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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6459 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Mr. Brecheen (for himself, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Duncan , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Crenshaw ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to limit demonstration projects related to abortion under Medicaid and CHIP.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Hyde Amendment was first enacted in 1976 and has prevented taxpayer funds for abortions. (2) The most recently enacted Hyde Amendment states that no appropriated dollars shall be expended for any abortion or health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion. (3) The Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to the States on August 6, 2022, inviting States to use Medicaid funding under the demonstration authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act to expand access to elective abortions. (4) The Hyde Amendment applies to all Medicaid funds and cannot be superseded by a waiver under section 1115 of the Social Security Act. (5) Legislation to permanently prohibit Medicaid dollars from going to elective abortions, including payment for abortions and services that necessitate receipt for services of abortion, is consistent with the Hyde Amendment. 3. Limiting demonstration projects related to abortion under Medicaid and CHIP Section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Limitation on demonstration projects related to abortion (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), beginning on enactment, the Secretary may not approve an application (or extension) for any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project undertaken under subsection (a) to promote the objectives of title XIX or title XXI that provides Federal financial assistance for abortion, or health benefits coverage that includes abortion, including expenses for travel or lodging for the purpose of obtaining an abortion. (2) Exceptions The limitations on paragraph (1) shall not apply to— (A) an abortion with respect to a pregnancy resulting from of an act of rape or incest; (B) treatment to address a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the individual in danger of death unless such abortion is performed; or (C) treatment for miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6460 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Mr. Brecheen (for himself, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Duncan , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Lamborn , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from issuing, finalizing, implementing, or enforcing any rule or guidance to facilitate abortions or access to abortions for an unaccompanied alien child.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer Abortions for Unaccompanied Minors Act . 2. Prohibition on rules to facilitate abortions or access to abortions (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not issue, finalize, implement, or enforce any rule or guidance to facilitate abortions or access to abortions (including expenses for travel or lodging for the purpose of obtaining an abortion) for an unaccompanied alien child. (b) Definition In this section, the term unaccompanied alien child has the meaning given such term in section 462(g)(2) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 279(g)(2) ).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6465 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Mr. Hudson (for himself, Mr. Murphy , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , and Mr. Nickel ) 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 provide a phase-in for plasma-derived products under the manufacturer discount program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Life-saving Access to Specialty Medicines in America Act or the PLASMA Act . 2. Phase-in for plasma-derived products under manufacturer discount program Section 1860D–14C(g)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–114c(g)(4)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking and (C) and inserting , (C), and (D) ; (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) Phase-in for plasma-derived products (i) In general In the case of an applicable drug that is a plasma-derived product (as defined in clause (ii)), and that is marketed as of the date of enactment of this subparagraph and dispensed for an applicable beneficiary, the term discounted price means the specified plasma-derived product percent (as defined in clause (iii)) of the negotiated price of the applicable drug of the manufacturer. (ii) Plasma-derived product In this subparagraph, the term plasma-derived product means an applicable drug that is a biological product that is derived from human whole blood or plasma. (iii) Specified plasma-derived product percent In this subparagraph, the term specified plasma-derived product percent means, with respect to a year— (I) for an applicable drug that is as a plasma-derived product dispensed for an applicable beneficiary who has not incurred costs, as determined in accordance with section 1860D–2(b)(4)(C), for covered part D drugs in the year that are equal to or exceed the annual out-of-pocket threshold specified in section 1860D–2(b)(4)(B)(i) for the year, the percent specified under subparagraph (B)(iii)(I) for such year; and (II) for an applicable drug that is as a plasma-derived product dispensed for an applicable beneficiary who has incurred costs, as determined in accordance with section 1860D–2(b)(4)(C), for covered part D drugs in the year that are equal to or exceed the annual out-of-pocket threshold specified in section 1860D–2(b)(4)(B)(i) for the year, the percent specified under subparagraph (B)(iii)(II) for such year. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6467 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Ms. Norton (for herself, Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Clarke of New York , and Ms. Lee of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To require a report on expenditures for contracts for advertising services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Government Advertising Equity Accountability Act . 2. Report on expenditures for contracts for advertising services (a) In general Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (40) the following information with respect to each executive agency: (A) Expenditures of the executive agency for the prior fiscal year for— (i) all contracts for advertising services; and (ii) contracts for the advertising services of— (I) socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns (as defined in section 8(a)(4) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(4) )); and (II) women- and minority-owned businesses. (B) Estimated expenditures of the executive agency for the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted for— (i) all contracts for advertising services; and (ii) contracts for the advertising services of— (I) socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns (as defined in section 8(a)(4) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(4) )); and (II) women- and minority-owned businesses. . (b) Application date The amendment made by this Act shall apply to the report submitted under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, for fiscal year 2025, and each fiscal year thereafter.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6468 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Mr. Pallone (for himself, Ms. Kelly of Illinois , and Ms. Pettersen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide that certain water beads products shall be considered banned hazardous products under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ban Water Beads Act . 2. Certain water beads products considered banned hazardous products (a) In general On and after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, a water beads product, without regard to the date of manufacture or importation, shall be considered a banned hazardous product under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2057 ). (b) Additional regulations If the Consumer Product Safety Commission determines such action would eliminate or adequately reduce a risk of injury, the Commission may promulgate, under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regulations to carry out 1 or more of the following: (1) With respect to paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this section, adding to the list of materials that compose a water beads product. (2) With respect to paragraph (2) of such subsection, adding to the list of products that are defined as water beads products. (3) With respect to paragraph (3) of such subsection, adding to the list of product categories applicable to water beads products. (c) Water beads product defined In this section, the term water beads product means a consumer product that— (1) is composed, in whole or in part, of water-absorbing superabsorbent polymers, such as polyacrylamides and polyacrylates; (2) at the point of sale to a consumer, contains at least 1 individual bead that can— (A) fit entirely within the cylinder described in section 1501.4 of title 16, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) through water absorption, expand to a size of at least 3 millimeters (in 1 or more dimensions); and (3) is designed, intended, or marketed as— (A) a toy (as such term is defined in section 3.1.91 of ASTM F963–17 (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety), or any successor to such document); (B) educational material; or (C) art material or art material product (as such term is defined in section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1277(b)(1) )).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6471 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Ms. Porter (for herself, Mr. Gallagher , Ms. Sewell , Mr. Ciscomani , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. LaMalfa , Mrs. Torres of California , Mr. Duarte , and Mrs. Kim of California ) 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 prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with State or local ballot initiatives or referenda and recall elections.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act . 2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda and recall elections (a) In general Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A) ) is amended by striking election; and inserting the following: election, including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum or recall election; . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall apply with respect to elections held in 2024 or any succeeding year.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6473 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Ms. Stansbury introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to reauthorize the Community Connect Grant Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2023 . 2. Community Connect Grant Program Section 604 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 ( 7 U.S.C. 950bb–3 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking less than the and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: “less than— (A) a 100-Mbps downstream transmission capacity; and (B) a 20-Mbps upstream transmission capacity. ; and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking an area and inserting a rural area ; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking 10-Mbps and inserting 25-Mbps ; and (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking 1-Mbps and inserting 3-Mbps ; (2) in subsection (d)(2)(A), by striking area; or and inserting area (including any eligible broadband service that will be provided in the future in the eligible service area pursuant to enforceable commitments for network deployment applicable under another broadband funding program); or ; and (3) in subsection (g), by striking 2023 and inserting 2028 .
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6474 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.

1. 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 .

Passed the House of Representatives September 24, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6474 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Mrs. Steel introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on 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. 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 .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6474 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.

1. 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 .

Passed the House of Representatives September 24, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 583 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6474 [Report No. 118–689] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Mrs. Steel introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 18, 2024 Additional sponsor: Ms. Lee of Nevada September 18, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.

1. 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 .

September 18, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6476 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Mr. Thompson of California (for himself and Mr. Garamendi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To adjust the boundary of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

1. Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Section 6001(a)(4)(A) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act ( Public Law 116–9 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: In addition, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area shall include the area depicted as Rio Vista/Expansion Area on the map entitled Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Proposed Boundary Expansion and dated February 2021. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6479 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 24, 2023 Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To limit the availability of a plea deal for any person responsible for the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

1. Limitation on plea deal The President shall direct the Attorney General to refuse any plea for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any co-conspirators responsible for the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, to the extent that any such plea precludes a public trial or a sentence that includes capital punishment.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6481 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 28, 2023 Ms. Hageman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to reimburse the fee for an expression of interest if the expression of interest becomes inactive, and for other purposes.

1. Expression of interest term and fee reimbursement Section 17(q) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 226(q) ) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking Fee for ; (2) in paragraph (1), by striking nonrefundable ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) Term An expression of interest submitted under this section shall remain active for a term of not less than 5 years. (4) Inactive status If an expression of interest becomes inactive, the Secretary shall refund the fee for the expression of interest to the person that submitted the expression of interest. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6484 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 28, 2023 Ms. Kamlager-Dove (for herself, Mr. Bacon , and Mr. Evans ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurance coverage continuity for former foster youth.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act . 2. Coverage continuity for former foster care children up to age 26 (a) In general Section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(IX) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(IX) ) is amended to read as follows: (IX) who— (aa) are under 26 years of age; (bb) are not described in and are not enrolled under any of subclauses (I) through (VII) of this clause or are described in any of such subclauses but have income that exceeds the level of income applicable under the State plan for eligibility to enroll for medical assistance under such subclause; and (cc) were in foster care under the responsibility of a State on the date of attaining 18 years of age (or such higher age as such State has elected under section 475(8)(B)(iii)), or were in such care at any age but subsequently left such care to enter into a legal guardianship with a kinship caregiver (without regard to whether kinship guardianship payments are being made on behalf of the child under this part), or were emancipated from such care prior to attaining age 18; . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on January 1, 2024, and shall apply with respect to individuals who attain 18 years of age on or after that date. 3. Outreach efforts for enrollment of former foster children Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (86), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (87), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) not later than January 1, 2024, establish an outreach and enrollment program, in coordination with the State agency responsible for administering the State plan under part E of title IV and any other appropriate or interested agencies, designed to increase the enrollment of individuals who are eligible for medical assistance under the State plan under paragraph (10)(A)(i)(IX) in accordance with best practices established by the Secretary. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6487 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 28, 2023 Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Griffith , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Bera , and Ms. Schrier ) 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 XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit health plans from imposing fees on health care providers for electronic funds transfers and health care payment and remittance advice transactions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Fees for EFTs Act . 2. Prohibiting health plans from imposing fees on health care providers for electronic funds transfers and health care payment and remittance advice transactions Section 1173(g)(4)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320d–2(g)(4)(B)(ii) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (I), by striking at the end and ; (2) in subclause (II), by striking at the end the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (III) prohibit the imposition of any charge, fee, or other payment (including through a withhold from payment) by a health plan or entity completing the transaction on the plan’s behalf, on a health care provider for electronic fund transfers and health care payment and remittance advice transactions made on or after January 1, 2024. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6488 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 28, 2023 Ms. Norton 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 extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia.

1. District of Columbia treated as empowerment zone (a) In general Section 1391(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: There shall be treated as an empowerment zone designated under this section so much of the District of Columbia as would result in the largest area within such District meeting the eligibility requirements for designation under section 1391. Deemed treatment under the preceding sentence shall not be taken into account in determining the number of empowerment zones which may be designated under this section. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods beginning after December 31, 2023.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6493 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2023 Ms. Hageman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary , Oversight and Accountability , Science, Space, and Technology , and 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 limit the involvement of Federal agencies in voter registration activities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act of 2023 . 2. Federal agency involvement in voter registration activities (a) Clarification of Federal agency involvement in voter registration activities Executive Order 14019 (86 Fed. Reg. 13623; relating to promoting access to voting) shall have no force or effect, and any contract or arrangement entered into by an agency to carry out activities pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of such Executive order shall be abrogated. (b) Agreements with nongovernmental organizations None of the funds made available for the salaries and expenses of an agency may be used to solicit or enter into an agreement with a nongovernmental organization to conduct voter registration or voter mobilization activities, including registering voters or providing any person with voter registration materials, absentee or vote-by-mail ballot applications, voting instructions, or candidate-related information, on the property or website of the agency. (c) Report on prior voter registration and mobilization activities Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the activities carried out by the agency pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of Executive Order 14019 (86 Fed. Reg. 13623). (d) Prohibiting voter registration and mobilization in Federal work-Study programs Section 443(b)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087–53(b)(1) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking and ; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) does not involve registering or mobilizing voters on or off the campus of the institution; and . (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency has the meaning given the term in section 3502(1) of title 44, United States Code. (2) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (C) the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6495 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2023 Mr. Blumenauer 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 ensure that low alcohol by volume kombucha is exempt from any excise taxes and any regulations under chapter 53 of such Code which are imposed on alcoholic beverages.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act or KOMBUCHA . 2. Tax-free production of low alcohol by volume kombucha (a) Exemption from tax on wine Section 5042(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Low alcohol by volume kombucha (A) In general Subject to regulations prescribed by the Secretary, low alcohol by volume kombucha shall not be subject to— (i) tax as wine, or (ii) the provisions of subchapter F. (B) Definition For purposes of this chapter, the term low alcohol by volume kombucha means a beverage which— (i) is fermented solely by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, (ii) contains not more than 1.25 percent of alcohol by volume, (iii) is sold or offered for sale as kombucha, and (iv) is derived from— (I) fermentable sugars, including sugar, malt or malt substitute, honey, and fruit juice, and (II) plant materials, including tea and coffee. . (b) Exemption from tax on beer Section 5053 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j), and (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection: (i) Production of low alcohol by volume kombucha Subject to regulations prescribed by the Secretary, low alcohol by volume kombucha (as defined in section 5042(a)(4)(B)) shall not be subject to— (1) tax as beer, or (2) the provisions of subchapter G. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to calendar quarters beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6496 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2023 Mr. Carbajal (for himself and Ms. Brownley ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to apply the final rule relating to valve installation and minimum rupture detection standards to Type A gas gathering lines, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Valve Safety Fairness Act of 2023 . 2. Application of rule to Type A gas gathering lines The Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration shall take such actions as are necessary to apply the final rule of the Administration, titled Pipeline Safety: Requirement of Valve Installation and Minimum Rupture Detection Standards and published on April 8, 2022 (87 Fed. Reg. 20940), to Type A gas gathering lines.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6501 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2023 Mr. Feenstra (for himself and Mr. Bost ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to improve the calculation and reduce the taxpayer cost of payment errors under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act . 2. Quality control system tolerance level for excluding small errors Section 16(c) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2025(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(ii)— (i) in subclause (I), by striking and at the end; (ii) in subclause (II)— (I) by inserting through fiscal year 2023 after thereafter ; and (II) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (III) for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, $0. ; (B) in subparagraph (C)— (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking may and inserting shall ; (ii) in clause (ii)(I), by inserting , as adjusted under subparagraph (H), if applicable after agency ; and (iii) in clause (iii), by striking 10 and inserting 25 ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (H) Reduction of payment error rate based on percentage of overpayments recouped In determining the liability amount of a State agency under subparagraph (C) for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, the payment error rate described in clause (ii)(I) of that subparagraph shall be equal to the product obtained by multiplying— (i) the payment error rate of the State agency for that fiscal year; and (ii) the percentage of the total amount of overpayments of benefits made by the State agency that are not recouped by the State agency under paragraph (9) for that fiscal year. ; (2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: (9) Recoupment of overpayments Each State agency shall seek to recoup any overpayments of benefits made to benefit recipients. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6504 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2023 Mr. Green of Tennessee (for himself, Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Posey , Mr. Graves of Missouri , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Harris , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Alford , and Mr. Dunn of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit actions to carry out the Department of Commerce’s pause in the issuance of new export licenses for certain exports under the Commerce Control List.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect American Gun Exporters Act . 2. Prohibition on actions to carry out the Department of Commerce’s pause in the issuance of new export licenses for certain exports under the Commerce Control List (a) In general Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce— (1) may not take any action to carry out the Department of Commerce’s assessment or any policy changes resulting from the assessment announced on October 27, 2023, relating to the Department’s pause in the issuance of new export licenses for exports of all items controlled under Export Control Classification Numbers 0A501, 0A502, 0A504, and 0A505 of the Commerce Control List; and (2) may not take any substantially similar action to pause or otherwise suspend or prohibit the issuance of new export licenses for exports of any or all items described in paragraph (1). (b) Exception The Secretary of Commerce may take an action described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) only if— (1) the action is subject to and meets the requirements of— (A) section 553 of title 5, United States Code; and (B) chapter 8 of title 5, commonly known as the Congressional Review Act ); and (2) before taking the action, the Secretary conducts a regulatory impact analysis of the action.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6506 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2023 Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Reschenthaler , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Mr. Mooney , and Mr. Deluzio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating Washington’s Trail—1753 as a national historic trail, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2023 . 2. Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (50) Washington’s Trail—1753 Washington’s Trail Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2023 1753, extending approximately 500 miles from Williamsburg, Virginia, to Fort LeBoeuf (now Waterford), Pennsylvania, following the route taken by George Washington and his party on his diplomatic mission to the French on behalf of Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie from October 31, 1753, to January 16, 1754, just prior to the start of the French and Indian War (1754–1763). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6507 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2023 Mr. Luttrell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of an eligible Medal of Honor recipient regardless of the recipient’s dates of service in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mark Our Place Act . 2. Expansion of eligibility for Government-furnished headstone, marker, or medallion for Medal of Honor recipients (a) In general Section 2306(d)(5)(C) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking clause (i); (2) in clause (ii), by inserting (except that subparagraph (B)(i) of such paragraph shall not apply) after paragraph (4) ; and (3) by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively. (b) Technical correction Section 2306(d)(5) of such title is amended by striking section 491 both places it appears and inserting section 2732 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6508 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2023 Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself, Ms. Craig , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Van Orden , Mr. Finstad , Mr. Flood , and Mr. Nunn of Iowa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that flexible fuel vehicles may use certain gram per mile carbon dioxide values for purposes of determining fleet average carbon dioxide standards for certain vehicles.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023 . 2. Finding Congress finds that the Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technologies (GREET) model developed by Argonne National Laboratory finds that E85 fuel made with average corn starch ethanol reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 31 percent per mile traveled as compared to gasoline with no ethanol. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Flexible fuel vehicle The term flexible fuel vehicle has the meaning given the term in section 86.1803–01 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). (3) Manufacturer The term manufacturer has the meaning given the term in section 216 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7550 ). 4. Flexible fuel vehicle compliance value (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall revise section 86.1818–12 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, to ensure that, for purposes of determining fleet average CO 2 standards under that section, manufacturers may use a gram per mile CO 2 value for flexible fuel vehicles that is 31 percent lower than the gram per mile CO 2 value for the same vehicle make and model that is not a flexible fuel vehicle. (b) Further adjustment The Administrator may, by regulation, apply a larger percentage reduction in the gram per mile CO 2 value for flexible fuel vehicles than the percentage described in subsection (a) if the Administrator determines that the larger percentage reduction is appropriate based on a version of the Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technologies (GREET) model developed by Argonne National Laboratory after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6510 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2023 Mr. Molinaro (for himself and Mr. Allred ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study certain composite material pipelines, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hydrogen Safety and Environmental Responsibility Act . 2. Study on composite materials (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall complete a study assessing the potential and existing use of pipelines constructed with composite materials to safely transport hydrogen and hydrogen blended with natural gas. (b) Study considerations In completing the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider— (1) any commercially available composite pipeline materials; (2) any completed or ongoing tests and data available to the Secretary or other Federal agencies; and (3) any recommended standards, including consensus standards, and Federal agency authorizations relating to use of the composite pipeline materials. (c) Public participation To ensure adequate public participation in completing the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) hold a public meeting with interested stakeholders, including the affected industries, interest groups, and other individuals with relevant expertise; (2) release a draft version of the study for public comment for a period of not less than 60 days; and (3) address any substantive comments submitted by the public during the public comment period under paragraph (2) in preparing the final study. (d) Public meeting Not later than 60 days after the closing of the public comment period under subsection (c)(2), the Secretary shall hold a public meeting to present the findings of the study under this section and any responses to public comments received under such subsection. (e) Rulemaking Not later than 18 months after the meeting described in subsection (d), the Secretary shall issue a rulemaking that includes a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to allow for the use of composite materials for pipeline transportation of hydgrogen and hydrogen blended with natural gas.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6511 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2023 Ms. Wilson of Florida (for herself and Mr. Gimenez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the United States from soliciting or accepting funds from United States citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States as a condition of their repatriation from Israel and other nations during the period of evacuation, as a result of the Hamas terrorist attacks, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justifiable Use of Money for Peace Act . 2. Prohibition on solicitation of reimbursement Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) of section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2671 ), during the period of evacuation from Israel as a result of the Hamas terror attacks— (1) the Secretary of State shall waive any expectation of repayment of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Israel and repatriated to the United States as a result of the Hamas terror attacks; (2) any promissory note or other obligation to repay an emergency repatriation loan signed by a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States to reimburse the Department of State for travel expenses described in paragraph (1) shall be null and void; and (3) no Federal official or employee may solicit or accept any amount from any individual who is a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident of the United States, whether in the form of a reimbursement or as any other condition of using transportation provided by the United States, to repatriate such individual to the United States.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6514 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2023 Mr. Alford (for himself, Mr. Meuser , and Mr. Finstad ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require agencies to notify the Archivist of the date on which a final rule is submitted to Congress and the Government Accountability Office.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holding Agencies Accountable Act . 2. Requirement to disclose date rule is submitted to Congress and GAO (a) In general Upon submission of a final rule to Congress and the Government Accountability Office, the head of the agency shall notify the Archivist of the date of such submission. The Archivist shall include such date in the Document Details of the rule published in the Federal Register. (b) Agency and rule defined In this section, the terms agency and rule have the meaning given those terms in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. 3. Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act. Such Act shall be carried out using amounts otherwise appropriated to the head of the agency.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6516 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2023 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Ms. Manning , Ms. Stefanik , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Mr. Moolenaar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To reauthorize the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to support Holocaust education programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 . 2. Reauthorization Section 4(a) of the Never Again Education Act ( Public Law 116–141 ) is amended by striking each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years and inserting each succeeding fiscal year through fiscal year 2030 .