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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4593 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2023 Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Torres of New York , Mr. Moylan , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Mrs. González-Colón , Mr. Soto , Mrs. Radewagen , and Mr. Grijalva ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to increase agricultural representation for United States territories, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agricultural Representation for the United States Territories Act . 2. Congressional findings and statement of purpose (a) Findings The Congress makes the following findings: (1) The United States territories face a unique set of challenges that have curbed agricultural development and food sovereignty for more than 3.5 million United States citizens and nationals, including long recovery processes from natural disasters, vulnerability to extreme weather events, and barriers to participation in Federal programs. (2) The United States territories import between 70 to 90 percent of their food at a high cost to residents. Puerto Rico, which has the largest population of all United States territories, imports 85 percent of the food consumed locally. Natural disasters and public health emergencies, such as the COVID–19 pandemic, further affect the dependency on imports and the availability of food for residents. (3) The lack of political representation for the United States territories at the Federal level has affected the possibility to prioritize these challenges and advance the agricultural development of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam. (b) Statement of purpose It is the purpose of this Act to provide representation to the five United States territories, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam, on the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, and therefore contribute to setting a coordinated path forward at the Federal level for the agricultural development of the United States territories. 3. Representation for United States territories on National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3123 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking 15 members and inserting 16 members ; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: (E) 1 member representing the agricultural interests of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam. ; and (2) in subsection (h), by striking 2023 and inserting 2028 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4594 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2023 Ms. Williams of Georgia (for herself, Ms. Adams , Ms. Ross , and Ms. Stevens ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove all adverse credit history related to a loan from the credit history of a borrower who has rehabilitated the loan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Slate through Rehabilitation Act . 2. Default reduction program Section 428F(a)(1)(C) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–6(a)(1)(C) ) is amended by striking to remove the record of the default from the borrower's credit history and inserting to remove any adverse item of information relating to such loan from the borrower’s credit history .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4595 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Good of Virginia (for himself, Mr. Norman , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Brecheen , and Mr. Burlison ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The National Education Association (referred to in this section as the NEA ) was chartered in 1906 by an Act of Congress for the purpose to elevate the character and advance the interests of the profession of teaching; and to promote the cause of education in the United States and remains the only labor union that has a Federal charter. (2) By continuing to hold its Federal charter, the NEA is basically receiving a seal of approval from and support of their actions by Congress. (3) The NEA can no longer be considered a public service worthy of its Federal charter as it has drifted substantially from its core mission and become a massive political operation dedicated to electing Democrats and imposing a radical progressive agenda on America’s schools. (4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. NEA will make student learning the priority of the association. . (5) In the same conference, members voted in support of the right to an abortion, supporting illegal immigrant justice, and expanding professional development for educators to help create student Gender Sexuality Alliance clubs. (6) According to disclosures made to the Office of Labor-Management Standards, from September 2019 to August 2021 the NEA spent over $116.7 million on political activities and lobbying, and in the 2020 election cycle, 95.7 percent of candidate campaign contributions by the NEA went to Democrat candidates. (7) The NEA adopted measures in July 2021 to support critical race theory, calling it reasonable and appropriate , and to spend $56,500 on researching and shaming organizations fighting the inclusion of critical race theory in schools. (8) The NEA and other teacher unions stood in the way of reopening schools in 2020 and 2021 by threatening strikes, donating to Democrat candidates that backed school closures, and influencing CDC guidance process to make it harder for schools to reopen. (9) In 2021, NEA Board Member Mollie Page Mumau wrote on Facebook that shooting people hiding behind religious exemptions to vaccine mandates would be quicker and ultimately safer than putting me and my friends and family at risk . 3. National Education Association Chapter 1511 of title 36, United States Code (which granted a Federal charter to the National Education Association), is repealed.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4603 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Ms. Caraveo (for herself and Mr. Finstad ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To provide for the prioritization of projects that provide behavioral and mental health treatment services in selecting grantees under certain rural development programs, and extend the substance abuse disorder set-aside and priority under the programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Wellness Act . 2. Prioritization of projects that provide behavioral and mental health treatment services in selecting grantees under certain rural development programs; extension of substance use disorder set-aside and priority under the programs Section 6101(a)(1) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (132 Stat. 4726) is amended— (1) by striking 2025 and inserting 2028 ; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking 20 each place it appears and inserting 17 ; (3) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (ii)— (i) by inserting or (ii) before that receives ; and (ii) by inserting or for behavioral and mental health treatment, respectively before the period; and (B) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii) and inserting after clause (i) the following: (ii) Behavioral and mental health treatment selection priority In selecting recipients of direct loans or grants for the development of essential community facilities under section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926(a) ), the Secretary shall give priority to entities eligible for those direct loans or grants— (I) to develop facilities to provide behavioral and mental health services such as— (aa) prevention services; (bb) treatment services; (cc) recovery services; or (dd) any combination of those services; and (II) that employ staff that have appropriate expertise and training in how to identify and treat individuals with behavioral and mental health concerns. ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (D) Rural health and safety education programs; behavioral and mental health selection priority In making grants under section 502(i) of the Rural Development Act of 1972 ( 7 U.S.C. 2662(i) ), the Secretary shall give priority to an applicant that will use the grant for behavioral and mental health education and treatment. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4604 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Carbajal (for himself, Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Panetta , Ms. Pingree , Mr. LaMalfa , and Mr. Duarte ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs , and Armed Services , 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 cut flowers and cut greens displayed in certain Federal buildings to be produced in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Don Young American Grown Act . 2. Limitation (a) In general A cut flower or a cut green may not be officially displayed in any public area of a building of the Executive Office of the President or of the Department of State or of the Department of Defense unless the cut flower or cut green is produced in the United States. (b) Rule of construction The limitation in subsection (a) may not be construed to apply to any cut flower or cut green used by a Federal officer or employee for personal display. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Cut flower The term cut flower means a flower removed from a living plant for decorative use. (2) Cut green The term cut green means a green, foliage, or branch removed from a living plant for decorative use. (3) Produced in the United States The term produced in the United States means grown in— (A) any of the several States; (B) the District of Columbia; (C) a territory or possession of the United States; or (D) an area subject to the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian Tribe. (d) Effective date This Act shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4610 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Doggett (for himself and Mr. McCaul ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To conform Federal tax law with the Texas Constitution to allow for the continued benefit to the fullest extent possible from the financial leverage of the Permanent University Fund to the State of Texas.

1. Change of date relating to amount benefitting from special arbitrage rule (a) In general Paragraph (4) of section 648 of the Tax Reform Act of 1984 ( Public Law 98–369 , 98 Stat. 494) is amended by striking October 9, 1969 and inserting March 1, 1985 . (b) Effective Date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4612 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Feenstra (for himself, Mr. Mann , Mr. Costa , and Mr. Carbajal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To provide technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for United States agricultural commodities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports Act of 2023 or the FRIDGE Act of 2023 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) One of the largest limiting factors to growing export markets for United States food and agriculture products is insufficient infrastructure capabilities. (2) Current trade programs are focused on promoting specific commodities or products, all of which are reliant on a functioning supply chain. (3) There is a need for dedicated resources to focus on supply chain enhancement in developing countries to enable market expansion and diversification. (4) Each year, billions of tons of fresh and frozen food products and millions of dollars’ worth of United States exports are lost due to poor cold chain systems in developing markets. (5) Strengthening global infrastructure plays an important role in promoting trade, reducing food loss and waste, and improving nutrition. 3. Technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for United States agricultural commodities Section 203(c) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 ( 7 U.S.C. 5623(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for United States agricultural commodities (A) In general As part of the program established under this subsection, the Secretary shall enter into contracts or other agreements with eligible trade organizations to provide needs assessments, training, and other technical assistance to enhance the capabilities of infrastructure in new and developing foreign markets, including infrastructure relating to cold chain capacity, port improvements, and other developments, to ensure United States agricultural commodities are not damaged or lost due to deficiencies of such infrastructure. (B) Authorization of appropriations (i) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2024 through 2028. (ii) Rule of construction Amounts authorized to be appropriated under this subparagraph may be used only for the purposes described in subparagraph (A). (iii) Availability Amounts authorized to be appropriated under this subparagraph that are not used to carry out this paragraph are authorized to be made available to carry out the program established under this subsection. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4615 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Gosar (for himself, Mr. Donalds , Mr. Nehls , Mrs. Boebert , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Rosendale , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Crane , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Santos , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , and Mr. Moore of Alabama ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To require that information on spending associated with national emergencies be subject to the same reporting requirements as other Federal funds under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Emergency Expenditure Reporting Transparency Act . 2. Reporting on spending for national emergencies (a) Full disclosure of Federal funds Section 3(b)(1) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note) is amended— (1) in section 3(b)(1)— (2) in subparagraph (C)(ii) by striking and at the end; (3) in subparagraph (D)(ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (E) beginning not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, for each national emergency declared by the President under section 201 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1621 )— (i) the amount— (I) of budget authority appropriated; (II) that is obligated; (III) of unobligated balances; and (IV) of any other budgetary resources; and (ii) from which accounts and in what amount appropriations are obligated and outlays are made— (I) by object class; and (II) for each program activity. . (b) Data standards (1) In general Section 4(b) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note) is amended— (A) in paragraph (6) by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (7) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (8) include unique identifiers for Federal funds made available or expended with respect to each national emergency declared by the President under section 201 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1621 ). . (2) Updates Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Secretary of the Treasury shall update the data standards established under section 4(a) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note(a)) to comply with the amendments made by this section.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4617 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Harder of California (for himself, Mr. Panetta , and Mr. Costa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act . 2. Pyrolysis innovation grant program (a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall establish a program under which the Secretary will award grants to eligible entities to carry out not fewer than 10 pilot projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, including sustainable industrial applications, agrochemicals, repurposing process heat, energy, and construction materials. (b) Eligible entity defined The term eligible entity means— (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3103 )); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. (c) Report Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on— (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (d) Funding (1) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, to remain available until expended. (2) Administrative costs Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4618 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Ms. Hoyle of Oregon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 46, United States Code, to allow Port Infrastructure Development Program grants to support the loading and unloading of commercially harvested fish and fish products, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Commercial Fishing in Port Infrastructure Projects Act . 2. Port infrastructure development program eligible projects Section 54301(a)(3)(A)(ii) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subclause (III) by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subclause (IV)(ii) by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (V) port infrastructure that supports the loading and unloading of commercially harvested fish and fish products. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4622 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Arrington ) 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 codify the Trump administration rule on reporting requirements of exempt organizations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Don't Weaponize the IRS Act . 2. Organizations exempt from reporting (a) Gross receipts threshold Section 6033(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $5,000 and inserting $50,000 . (b) Organizations described Section 6033(a)(3)(C) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of clause (v), (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (vi) and inserting a semicolon, and (3) by adding at the end the following new clauses: (vii) any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than a private foundation or a supporting organization described in section 509(a)(3)), and (viii) any organization (other than a private foundation or a supporting organization described in section 509(a)(3)) which is not described in section 170(c)(2)(A), or which is created or organized in a possession of the United States, which has no significant activity (including lobbying and political activity and the operation of a trade or business) other than investment activity in the United States. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Clarification of application to section 527 organizations (a) In general Section 6033(g)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking This section and inserting Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, this section , and (2) by striking for the taxable year. and inserting for the taxable year in the same manner as to an organization exempt from taxation under section 501(a). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. 4. Reporting of names and addresses of contributors (a) In general Section 6033(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: Except as provided in subsections (b)(5) and (g)(2)(B), such annual return shall not be required to include the names and addresses of contributors to the organization. . (b) Application to section 527 organizations Section 6033(g)(2) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of subparagraph (A), (2) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) containing the names and addresses of all substantial contributors, and . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4625 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Meuser introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the detrimental impact of the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive on United States companies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting U.S. Business Sovereignty Act . 2. Study on detrimental impact of the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to examine and evaluate— (1) the detrimental impact and potential detrimental impact of each of the Directives on— (A) United States companies, consumers, and investors; and (B) the economy of the United States; (2) the extent to which each of the Directives aligns with international conventions and declarations on human rights and environmental obligations; and (3) the legal basis for the extraterritorial reach of each of the Directives. (b) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative a report that includes— (1) the results of the study conducted under this section; and (2) recommendations for policymakers and relevant stakeholders on potential mitigating measures, alternative approaches, or modifications to each of the Directives that would address any concerns identified in the study. (c) Access to information The Comptroller General of the United States may request from private entities such relevant data and information as the Comptroller General determines necessary to carry out the study required under this section and such private entities shall provide such requested data and information to the Comptroller General. (d) Directives defined In this section the term Directives means— (1) the proposed directive entitled Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence adopted by the European Commission on February 23, 2022; and (2) the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive of the European Commission effective January 5, 2023.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4628 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Mooney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose and report on non-material disclosure mandates, and for other purposes.

1. SEC justification of non-material disclosure mandates Section 23 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78w ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Non-Material disclosure mandates (1) Disclosure The Commission shall maintain a list on the website of the Commission that contains— (A) each mandate under the Federal securities laws and regulations that requires the disclosure of non-material information; and (B) for each such disclosure mandate, an explanation of why the mandate is required. (2) Study and report The Commission shall, every 5 years, issue a report to the Congress justifying each disclosure contained on the list required under paragraph (1). (3) No private liability for failing to make a non-material disclosure A person who fails to disclose non-material information required to be disclosed under the Federal securities laws or regulations shall not be liable for such failure in any private action. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4630 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Ogles introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Federal Reserve Act to remove the designation of one of the members of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as the Vice Chairman for Supervision , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supervision Reform Act of 2023 . 2. Removal of the Vice Chairman for Supervision designation (a) In general The second undesignated paragraph of section 10 of the Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 242 ) (relating to the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board) is amended by striking and 2 shall be designated by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve as Vice Chairmen of the Board, each for a term of 4 years, 1 of whom shall serve in the absence of the Chairman, as provided in the fourth undesignated paragraph of this section, and 1 of whom shall be designated Vice Chairman for Supervision. The Vice Chairman for Supervision shall develop policy recommendations for the Board regarding supervision and regulation of depository institution holding companies and other financial firms supervised by the Board, and shall oversee the supervision and regulation of such firms. and inserting and 1 shall be designated by the President, by and with the consent of the Senate, to serve as Vice Chairman of the Board for a term of 4 years. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 10 of the Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 241 et seq. ) is amended by striking paragraph (12).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4631 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Panetta (for himself and Mr. Steube ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To raise awareness of the MilTax program and other tax preparation services provided by the Department of Defense.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the MilTax Awareness Act of 2023 . 2. Promoting the MilTax program and tax preparation services (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each member of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department receives, not later than March 1 of each calendar year, an annual written notice by mail, electronic mail, or in person, of the availability of the MilTax program and other tax preparation assistance programs furnished by the Secretary of Defense. (b) Report Not later than the date which is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a written report to Congress regarding the rates of participation by members described in subsection (a) in the programs described in such subsection.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4632 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Pappas (for himself, Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Kean of New Jersey , and Ms. Kuster ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish the Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team grant program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National ACERT Grant Program Authorization Act . 2. Adverse childhood experiences response team grant program Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10101 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: OO Adverse childhood experiences response team grant program 3051. Grants for adverse childhood experiences response teams (a) Grants authorized From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall make grants to States, units of local government, Indian Tribes, and neighborhood or community-based organizations to address adverse childhood experiences associated with exposure to trauma. (b) Use of funds Amounts received under a grant under this section may be used to establish an adverse childhood experiences response team, including by— (1) establishing protocols to follow when encountering a child or youth exposed to trauma to facilitate access to services; (2) developing referral partnership agreements with behavioral health providers, substance treatment facilities, and recovery services for family members of children exposed to trauma; (3) integrating law enforcement, mental health, and crisis services to respond to situations where children have been exposed to trauma; (4) implementing comprehensive programs and practices to support children exposed to trauma; (5) identifying barriers for children to access trauma-informed care in their communities; (6) providing training in trauma-informed care to emergency response providers, victim service providers, child protective service professionals, educational institutions, and other community partners; (7) supporting cross-system planning and collaboration among officers and employees who work in law enforcement, court systems, child welfare services, correctional reentry programs, emergency medical services, health care services, public health, and substance abuse treatment and recovery support; and (8) providing technical assistance to communities, organizations, and public agencies on how to prevent and mitigate the impact of exposure to trauma and violence. (c) Application A State, unit of local government, Indian Tribe, or neighborhood or community-based organization desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application in such form, and containing such information, as the Attorney General may reasonably require. (d) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2024 through 2027. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4633 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Ms. Pressley (for herself, Ms. Balint , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Brownley , Ms. Bush , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Ms. DeGette , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Evans , Mr. Frost , Mr. Robert Garcia of California , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Gomez , Mr. Himes , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Mr. Lieu , Ms. McCollum , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Meng , Mr. Mullin , Ms. Norton , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Ms. Omar , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Porter , Mr. Sarbanes , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Ms. Spanberger , Ms. Stevens , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Trone , Ms. Velázquez , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Wild , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. McGarvey , and Mr. Pallone ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act . 2. Prohibition on imposition of death sentence (a) In General Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person may be sentenced to death or put to death on or after the date of enactment of this Act for any violation of Federal law. (b) Persons Sentenced Before Date of Enactment Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person sentenced to death before the date of enactment of this Act for any violation of Federal law shall be resentenced.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4634 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Mr. Rosendale introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To authorize appropriations for the operation of the Southwest Montana Veterans’ Home, located in Butte, Montana.

1. Authorization of appropriations for operation of Southwest Montana Veterans’ Home, Butte, Montana; reduction of certain amounts (a) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 for the operation of the Southwest Montana Veterans’ Home, Butte, Montana. (b) Reduction of certain available amounts The amounts available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out the Electronic Health Modernization program of the Department of Veterans Affairs are hereby reduced by $5,000,000.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4635 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2023 Ms. Ross (for herself, Ms. Stevens , Ms. Williams of Georgia , and Ms. Adams ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove the record of default on a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under title IV from a borrower’s credit history upon repayment of the full amount due on such loan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2023 . 2. Removal of record of default Part G of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1088 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 495. Removal of record of default Upon repaying in full the amount due on a defaulted loan made, insured, or guaranteed under this title, the Secretary, guaranty agency, or other holder of the loan shall request any consumer reporting agency to which the Secretary, guaranty agency, or holder, as applicable, reported the default of the loan, to remove any adverse item of information relating to such loan from the borrower's credit history. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4638 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2023 Mr. Davis of Illinois (for himself and Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia ) 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 revise the definition of the term clinical social worker services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act . 2. Clinical social worker services defined (a) In general Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) ) is amended— (1) by inserting (and services and supplies furnished as an incident to such services) before performed by ; and (2) by striking for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after December 1, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4640 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2023 Mr. Donalds introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To authorize the exclusion of shareholder proposals from proxy or consent solicitation material if the subject matter of the shareholder proposal is environmental, social, or political.

1. Exclusion of certain ESG shareholder proposals A shareholder proposal submitted to an issuer pursuant to section 240.14a–8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, may be excluded by an issuer from its proxy or consent solicitation material for a meeting of the shareholders of such issuer if the subject matter of the shareholder proposal is environmental, social, or political (or a similar subject matter).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4641 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2023 Mr. Fitzgerald introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To authorize the exclusion of shareholder proposals from proxy or consent solicitation material if such proposals are substantially similar to previously included proposals.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Performance over Politics Act . 2. Exclusion of certain substantially similar shareholder proposals The Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise the resubmission requirements in section 240.14a–8(i)(12) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to provide that a shareholder proposal may be excluded by an issuer from its proxy or consent solicitation material for a meeting of the shareholders of such issuer if the shareholder proposal addresses substantially the same subject matter as a proposal, or proposals, previously included in the proxy or consent solicitation material for a meeting of the shareholders of such issuer— (1) for a meeting of the shareholders conducted in the preceding 5 calendar years; and (2) if the most recent vote— (A) occurred in the preceding 3 calendar years; and (B) (i) if voted on once during such 5-year period, received less than 10 percent of the votes cast; (ii) if voted on twice during such 5-year period, received less than 20 percent of the votes cast; or (iii) if voted on three or more times during such 5-year period, received less 40 percent of the votes cast.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4642 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2023 Mr. Flood introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require transparency from the Federal financial regulators with respect to international meetings, negotiations, and agreements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the International Regulatory Transparency and Accountability Act . 2. Transparency for international meetings, negotiations, and agreements (a) Notification of international negotiations Each Federal financial regulator shall, prior to entering into any international negotiation (other than an enforcement cooperation agreement), provide written notification to Congress and the public containing information on the purpose, scope, and anticipated impact of the negotiations. (b) Reporting on formulation of American positions Each Federal financial regulator shall report to Congress on the formulation of American positions regarding matters before international regulatory bodies, including the rationale, objectives, and potential impacts of the proposed positions. (c) Transparency for agreements in connection with covered international financial organizations (1) Summaries of meetings Each Federal financial regulator that participates in a meeting of a covered international financial organization, or that meets with the staff of a covered international financial organization, shall post a summary of the meeting, including information on the topics discussed and the key outcomes of the meetings, on the homepage of the Federal financial regulator. (2) Public comment period A Federal financial regulator may not enter into an international agreement in connection with a meeting of a covered international financial organization unless the Federal financial regulator first notifies the public of the proposed agreement and provides for a public comment period of 60 days or more. (3) Publication of final agreements Each Federal financial regulator that enters into an international agreement described under paragraph (1) shall make the text of the agreement available to the public. (d) Congressional briefings Each Federal financial regulator shall provide periodic briefings to members of Congress on the status and progress of international regulatory negotiations. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered international financial organization The term covered international financial organization means the Financial Stability Board, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, the International Organization of Securities Commissions, and the International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (2) Federal financial regulator The term Federal financial regulator means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury (including the Federal Insurance Office), and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4644 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2023 Mrs. Houchin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To authorize the exclusion of shareholder proposals from proxy or consent solicitation material if such proposals substantially implement, substantially duplicate, or are substantially similar to previously included proposals.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Expensive, Stifling Governance Act of 2023 or the No ESG Act of 2023 . 2. Exclusion of certain shareholder proposals (a) Exclusion of certain shareholder proposals A shareholder proposal submitted to an issuer pursuant to section 240.14a–8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, may be excluded by an issuer from its proxy or consent solicitation material for a meeting of the shareholders of such issuer if the shareholder proposal— (1) has been substantially implemented by the issuer by implementing policies, practices, or procedures that compare favorably with the guidelines of the proposal and address the proposal’s underlying concerns; (2) substantially duplicates by having the same principal thrust or principal focus as another proposal previously submitted to the issuer by another proponent that will be included in such material; or (3) addresses substantially the same subject matter as a previous proposal that shares the same substantive concerns as a proposal previously included in the proxy or consent solicitation material for a meeting of the shareholders of an issuer— (A) for a meeting of the shareholders conducted in the preceding 5 calendar years; and (B) if the most recent vote— (i) occurred in the preceding 3 calendar years; and (ii) (I) if voted on once during such 5-year period, received less than 10 percent of the votes cast; (II) if voted on twice during such 5-year period, received less than 20 percent of the votes cast; or (III) if voted on three or more times during such 5-year period, received less 40 percent of the votes cast. (b) Nullification of proposed rule The Securities and Exchange Commission may not finalize or apply the positions contained in the proposed rule entitled Substantial Implementation, Duplication, and Resubmission of Shareholder Proposals under Exchange Act Rule 14a–8 (87 Fed. Reg. 45052), issue any substantially similar rule, or apply any substantially similar rule, including with respect to a no-action or other interpretive request.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4646 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2023 Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Armstrong , Mr. Carey , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Phillips , and Mrs. Miller of West Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To reauthorize the rural emergency medical service training and equipment assistance program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs Reauthorization Act or the SIREN Reauthorization Act . 2. Rural emergency medical service training and equipment assistance program Section 330J of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254c–15 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) and inserting the Assistant Secretary, ; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: (E) ensure emergency medical services personnel are trained on mental health and substance use disorders and care for individuals with such disorders in emergency situations; and ; and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (D) acquire drugs or devices approved, cleared, or otherwise legally marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for emergency treatment of known or suspected overdose. ; (3) by striking subsection (f); (4) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f); (5) in subsection (f)(1), as so redesignated, by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2024 through 2028 ; (6) by redesignating such section 330J as section 553 of the Public Health Service Act; and (7) by transferring such section 553, as so redesignated, to appear at the end of part D of title V of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290dd et seq. ).