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IV House Calendar No. 101 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1616 [Report No. 118–886] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 16, 2024 Mr. Burgess , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules'', and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for ‘‘midnight rules’’, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.

December 16, 2024 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1619 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 18, 2024 Ms. Barragán submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Congratulating the Los Angeles Galaxy for winning the 2024 Major League Soccer Cup.

Whereas, on December 7, 2024, the Los Angeles Galaxy (referred to in this preamble as the “LA Galaxy”) defeated the New York Red Bulls by a final score of 2 to 1 to win the 2024 Major League Soccer (referred to in this preamble as the MLS ) Cup; Whereas this victory marks the sixth MLS Cup for the LA Galaxy franchise and their tenth overall finals appearance; Whereas the LA Galaxy was undefeated at home at Dignity Health Sports Park throughout the entire 2024 MLS season and playoff run; Whereas, during the 2024 playoffs, the LA Galaxy defeated the Colorado Rapids, the Minnesota United FC, the Seattle Sounders FC, and the New York Red Bulls en route to winning the MLS Cup; Whereas the LA Galaxy was the only team to reach the conference finals that finished the regular season in the top 3 in their conference; Whereas the LA Galaxy scored a record 18 goals throughout the playoffs; Whereas the LA Galaxy leads the league with 6 MLS Cup titles; Whereas goals scored by Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil, and Dejan Joveljić on November 24, 2024, marked the first time in MLS postseason history that 3 teammates have each scored 2 goals in the same match; Whereas Dejan Joveljić led the league in the playoffs with 6 goals and also had 2 assists; Whereas every member of the 2024 LA Galaxy roster played a key part in winning the MLS Cup during this historic season; Whereas the LA Galaxy secured its first MLS Cup title in 10 years; Whereas the LA Galaxy Foundation continues to advance the game of soccer and make a positive impact in the community through volunteerism, financial support, and programming; and Whereas LA Galaxy fans never stopped supporting the team throughout the 2024 season, playing a key role in motivating their team to victory: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the Los Angeles Galaxy for winning the 2024 Major League Soccer Cup; (2) recognizes the achievements and contributions of the entire Los Angeles Galaxy organization, including the players, coaches, management, front office staff, and support staff in bringing the Major League Soccer Cup back to Los Angeles; and (3) respectfully directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Philip Anschutz; (B) the president and CEO of AEG, the ownership group of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Dan Beckerman; and (C) the president of business operations and chief operating officer of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Thomas Braun.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1623 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 19, 2024 Mr. Wenstrup submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the rate of chronic absenteeism in American schools must urgently be reduced, and for other purposes.

Whereas chronic absenteeism is defined as absence on at least 10 percent of school days for any reason; Whereas there has been a sharp rise in the rate of chronic absenteeism in primary and secondary students across the United States since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic; Whereas Congress is concerned that chronic absenteeism in American schools has a critical impact on the well-being and future of our Nation, and that the House of Representatives supports efforts by educators to address the high rate of truancy; Whereas chronic absenteeism has a proven negative impact on academic achievement trajectories and leads to learning loss, higher dropout rates, poor nutrition, delayed social development, and impaired health outcomes; Whereas these issues are greatly exacerbated when the absences occur in earlier grade levels; Whereas the issue demands additional attention, with elevated truancy rates remaining durable beyond the end of the coronavirus pandemic; Whereas poor transportation, school culture, instability at home, and other factors all deserve additional collaboration from families, schools, and elected officials; Whereas education professionals have developed and are implementing policy tools to effectively deal with this epidemic in K–12 education; and Whereas the House of Representatives sees fit to promote continued coordination, and additional dialogue, investment, and attention to be paid to this issue: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives encourages collaboration between State and local elected officials, educators, administrators, and other stakeholders to reduce— (1) the rate of chronic absenteeism in American schools; and (2) the negative impact of chronic absenteeism on students and communities across the United States.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1624 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 19, 2024 Mr. Wenstrup submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a series of forever postage stamps to honor the sacrifices of servicemembers who have been designated prisoner, missing, or unaccounted for, and for other purposes.

Whereas there are an estimated 80,000 members of the United States military who have been held captive and returned, or those who remain missing in action; Whereas 38,000 servicemembers are estimated to be recoverable, highlighting the need for concerted efforts to bring an end to their time overseas; Whereas the United States government has a duty to honor their sacrifice, promote public awareness of their status, and declare that they shall not be forgotten; Whereas they must never be diminished to a statistic, a tangible image of the Missing Man reminds Americans of the servicemembers as individuals who have never returned home, and whose families are waiting for the call; Whereas the United States finds it appropriate to keep vigil for those left behind in conflict through the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag; Whereas a series of postage stamps will serve as a reminder of the burden of waiting and torch of hope that families across the United States still bear; Whereas some servicemembers may have perished abroad, but like Staff Sergeant Matt Maupin, the first American servicemember to go missing in the Iraq War, their families deserve the closure of their remains; Whereas postage stamps featuring images of POW/MIA servicemembers whose remains were brought home, but were previously considered missing or prisoner, would justify our faith that POW/MIA families will all one day find closure; and Whereas issuing postage stamps that honor servicemembers who are prisoner, missing, or unaccounted for is fitting and proper: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a series of forever postage stamps featuring servicemembers who were prisoners of war or missing in action, and whose remains were recovered and brought home; and (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such postage stamps be issued.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1626 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 31, 2024 RESOLUTION Expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., thirty-ninth President of the United States of America.

That the House of Representatives has learned with profound regret and sorrow of the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., thirty-ninth President of the United States of America. That the House tenders its deep sympathy to the members of the family of the former President in their bereavement. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy of the same to the family of the former President. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former President.

Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
Public Law 118–1: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. Public Law 1 Public Law 118–1 137 Stat. 3 2023-03-20 2023-03-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.11.14b;Stage2.20240424 2024-05-15 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–1—MAR. 20, 2023 137 STAT. 3 Public Law 118–1 118th Congress

Joint Resolution Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. Mar. 20, 2023 [ H.J. Res. 26 ]   Resolved   by   the   Senate   and   House   of   Representatives   of   the   United   States   of   America   in   Congress   assembled, That the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows: The Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24–789), enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia on January 17, 2023, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on January 27, 2023. Approved March 20, 2023 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.J. Res. 26 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): Feb. 9, considered and passed House. Mar. 8, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–3: Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. Public Law 3 Public Law 118–3 2023-04-10 2023-04-10 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.12.3;Stage2.20240826 2024-10-10 118 public

PUBLIC LAW 118–3—APR. 10, 2023 Public Law 118–3 118th Congress

Joint Resolution Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. Apr. 10, 2023 [ H.J. Res. 7 ]   Resolved   by   the   Senate   and   House   of   Representatives   of   the   United   States   of   America   in   Congress   assembled, 50 USC 1621 note . That, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1622 ), the national emergency declared by the finding of the President on March 13, 2020, in Proclamation 9994 ( 85 Fed. Reg. 15337 ) is hereby terminated. Approved April 10, 2023 .

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.J. Res. 7 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): Feb. 1, considered and passed House. Mar. 29, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–7: To modify the age requirement for the Student Incentive Payment Program of the State maritime academies. Public Law 7 Public Law 118–7 137 Stat. 52 2023-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2023-08-24 118 public

137 STAT. 52 Public Law 118–7 118th Congress

An Act To modify the age requirement for the Student Incentive Payment Program of the State maritime academies. June 30, 2023 [ S. 467 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Changing Age-Determined Eligibility To Student Incentive Payments Act. SECTION 1. 46 USC 101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Changing Age-Determined Eligibility To Student Incentive Payments Act ” or the “ CADETS Act ”. SEC. 2. AGE REQUIREMENT FOR THE STUDENT INCENTIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM OF THE STATE MARITIME ACADEMIES.    Section 51509 of title 46, United States Code , is amended by adding at the end the following: “(i) Age Requirement .— The Secretary may make an agreement under this section only with a qualified student who will meet the age requirement for enlistment or commission in the Navy Reserve at the time of graduation from the academy.” . Approved June 30, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 467 : SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–22 ( Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): May 16, considered and passed Senate. June 12, 14, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–8: To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes. Public Law 8 Public Law 118–8 137 Stat. 53 2023-07-18 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2023-07-26 118 public

137 STAT. 53 Public Law 118–8 118th Congress

An Act To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes. July 18, 2023 [ S. 30 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act ”. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY PROJECTS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023. (a) In General .— State listing. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the following major medical facility projects in fiscal year 2023 at the locations specified and in an amount for each project not to exceed the amount specified for such location: (1) Construction of a community-based outpatient clinic and national cemetery in Alameda, California, in an amount not to exceed $395,000,000. (2) Construction of a community living center and renovation of domiciliary and outpatient facilities in Canandaigua, New York, in an amount not to exceed $506,400,000. (3) Construction of a new health care center in El Paso, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $700,000,000. (4) Seismic upgrade and specialty care improvements in Fort Harrison, Montana, in an amount not to exceed $88,600,000. (5) Realignment and closure of the Livermore campus in Livermore, California, in an amount not to exceed $490,000,000. (6) Construction of a new medical facility in Louisville, Kentucky, in an amount not to exceed $1,013,000,000. (7) Seismic retrofit and renovation, roadway and site improvements, construction of a new specialty care facility, demolition, and expansion of parking facilities in Portland, Oregon, in an amount not to exceed $523,000,000. (b) Authorization of Appropriations .— There is authorized 137 STAT. 54 to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2023 or the year in which funds are appropriated for the Construction, Major Projects account, $3,716,000,000 for the projects authorized in subsection (a). Approved July 18, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 30 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): Mar. 21, considered and passed Senate. June 20, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–9: To require each agency, in providing notice of a rulemaking, to include a link to a 100-word plain language summary of the proposed rule. Public Law 9 Public Law 118–9 137 Stat. 55 2023-07-25 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2023-08-03 118 public

137 STAT. 55 Public Law 118–9 118th Congress

An Act To require each agency, in providing notice of a rulemaking, to include a link to a 100-word plain language summary of the proposed rule. July 25, 2023 [ S. 111 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2023. SECTION 1. 5 USC 101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2023 ”. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO POST A 100-WORD SUMMARY TO REGULATIONS.GOV.    Section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code , is amended — (1) in paragraph (2) , by striking “ and ” at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and ”; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: “(4) the Internet address of a summary of not more than 100 words in length of the proposed rule, in plain language, that shall be posted on the Internet website under section 206(d) of the E-Government Act of 2002 ( 44 U.S.C. 3501 note ) (commonly known as regulations.gov).” . Approved July 25, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 111 : SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–28 ( Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): June 22, considered and passed Senate. July 17, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–12: To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indian River, Michigan, as the “Pfc. Justin T. Paton Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic”. Public Law 12 Public Law 118–12 137 Stat. 62 2023-07-28 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2023-08-07 118 public

137 STAT. 62 Public Law 118–12 118th Congress

An Act To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indian River, Michigan, as the “Pfc. Justin T. Paton Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic”. July 28, 2023 [ H.R. 3672 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF PFC. JUSTIN T. PATON DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINIC. (a) Designation .— The community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 5739 Hwy M–68, Indian River, Michigan, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the “Pfc. Justin T. Paton Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic”. (b) Reference .— Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to the “Pfc. Justin T. Paton Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic”. Approved July 28, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3672 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): June 20, considered and passed House. July 13, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–17: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify that the prohibition on the use of Federal education funds for certain weapons does not apply to the use of such weapons for training in archery, hunting, or other shooting sports. Public Law 17 Public Law 118–17 137 Stat. 102 2023-10-06 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2023-12-12 118 public

137 STAT. 102 Public Law 118–17 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify that the prohibition on the use of Federal education funds for certain weapons does not apply to the use of such weapons for training in archery, hunting, or other shooting sports. Oct. 6, 2023 [ H.R. 5110 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act. SECTION 1. 20 USC 6301 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act ”. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDS FOR CERTAIN WEAPONS AND RELATED TRAINING.   Section 8526(7) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7906(7) ) is amended by inserting “ , except that this paragraph shall not apply to the use of funds under this Act for activities carried out under programs authorized by this Act that are otherwise permissible under such programs and that provide students with educational instruction or educational enrichment activities, such as archery, hunting, other shooting sports, or culinary arts ” before the period at the end. Approved October 6, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 5110 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–207 ( Comm. on Education and the Workforce ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): Sept. 26, considered and passed House. Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–19: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Public Law 19 Public Law 118–19 137 Stat. 106 2023-10-06 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2023-12-11 118 public

137 STAT. 106 Public Law 118–19 118th Congress

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Oct. 6, 2023 [ S. 2795 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY CLARIFICATION OF LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO PERFORM MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS UNDER PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE OF CONTRACT PHYSICIANS FOR DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS.   Section 2002(a)(4) of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116–315 ; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note ) is amended by striking “ three years ” and inserting “ five years ”. SEC. 2. TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN RELIEF FOR RECIPIENTS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE WHO ARE AFFECTED BY CLOSURE OR DISAPPROVAL OF AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.    Section 3699(c)(2)(C) of title 38, United States Code , is amended by striking “ September 30, 2023 ” and inserting “ September 30, 2025 ”. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.    Section 8117(g) of title 38, United States Code , is amended by striking “ 2023 ” and inserting “ 2028 ”. 137 STAT. 107 SEC. 4. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HOUSING LOAN FEES.   The loan fee table in section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code , is amended by striking “ November 14, 2031 ” each place it appears and inserting “ November 15, 2031 ”. Approved October 6, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 2795 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): Sept. 13, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 26, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–20: To amend title 38, United States Code, to treat certain individuals who served in Vietnam as a member of the armed forces of the Republic of Korea as a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States for purposes of the provision of health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Public Law 20 Public Law 118–20 137 Stat. 108 2023-11-13 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2023-11-21 118 public

137 STAT. 108 Public Law 118–20 118th Congress

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to treat certain individuals who served in Vietnam as a member of the armed forces of the Republic of Korea as a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States for purposes of the provision of health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Nov. 13, 2023 [ H.R. 366 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act. SECTION 1. 38 USC 101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act ” or the “ Korean American VALOR Act ”. SEC. 2. PROVISION OF CERTAIN BENEFITS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA.    Section 109 of title 38, United States Code , is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(d) (1) Any person described in paragraph (2) is eligible for the benefits specified in subsection (a) to the same extent and under the same conditions (including with respect to applicable reciprocity requirements) as a discharged member of the armed forces of a government specified in such subsection who is eligible for such benefits under such subsection. “(2) Determination. Time period. A person described in this paragraph is a person whom the Secretary determines served in Vietnam as a member of the armed forces of the Republic of Korea at any time during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, or such other period as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this subsection.” . Approved November 13, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 366 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–64 ( Comm. on Veterans’ Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): May 22, considered and passed House. Oct. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–24: To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the Nation al Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days. Public Law 24 Public Law 118–24 137 Stat. 128 2023-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-01-09 118 public

137 STAT. 128 Public Law 118–24 118th Congress

An Act To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the Nation al Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days. Dec. 19, 2023 [ H.R. 3315 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2023. SECTION 1. 11 USC 101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2023 ”. SEC. 2. NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVISTS DEBT RELIEF AMENDMENT.   Section 4(b) of the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–438 ; 122 Stat. 5000 ) 11 USC 707 note . is amended by striking “ 15-year ” and inserting “ 19-year ”. Approved December 19, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3315 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–283 ( Comm. on the Judiciary ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): Dec. 11, considered and passed House. Dec. 14, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–26: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations. Public Law 26 Public Law 118–26 137 Stat. 131 2023-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-01-04 118 public

137 STAT. 131 Public Law 118–26 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations. Dec. 19, 2023 [ S. 2747 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PROGRAM.   Section 309(a)(4)(C)(v) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(4)(C)(v) ) is amended by striking “ December 31, 2023 ” and inserting “ December 31, 2033 ”. Approved December 19, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 2747 ( H.R. 5734 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–262 ( Comm. on House Administration ) accompanying H.R. 5734 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): Sept. 7, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 11, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–27: To authorize the Federal Communications Commission to process applications for spectrum licenses from applicants who were successful bidders in an auction before the authority of the Commission to conduct auctions expired on March 9, 2023. Public Law 27 Public Law 118–27 137 Stat. 132 2023-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-02-13 118 public

137 STAT. 132 Public Law 118–27 118th Congress

An Act To authorize the Federal Communications Commission to process applications for spectrum licenses from applicants who were successful bidders in an auction before the authority of the Commission to conduct auctions expired on March 9, 2023. Dec. 19, 2023 [ S. 2787 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act. 47 USC 309 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ 5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act ” or the “ 5G SALE Act ”. SEC. 2. FCC PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR SPECTRUM LICENSES AWARDED BY AUCTION.   In the case of any applicant for a license or permit for the use of spectrum in the band of frequencies between 2496 megahertz and 2690 megahertz, inclusive, that the Federal Communications Commission selected through a system of competitive bidding conducted under section 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 309(j) ) on or before March 9, 2023, and to whom the Commission has not granted the license or permit as of the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission may process the application of the applicant during the 90-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. Time period. Approved December 19, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 2787 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): Sept. 21, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 11, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–28: Providing for the reappointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Public Law 28 Public Law 118–28 137 Stat. 133 2023-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-01-04 118 public

137 STAT. 133 Public Law 118–28 118th Congress

Joint Resolution Providing for the reappointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Dec. 21, 2023 [ H.J. Res. 62 ]   Resolved   by   the   Senate   and   House   of   Representatives   of   the   United   States   of   America   in   Congress   assembled, That in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ) the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Michael Govan of California on May 6, 2023, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. Time period. Effective date. The reappointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of May 6, 2023, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution. Approved December 21, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.J. Res. 62 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): June 5, considered and passed House. Dec. 14, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–29: Providing for the appointment of Antoinette Bush as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Public Law 29 Public Law 118–29 137 Stat. 134 2023-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-01-04 118 public

137 STAT. 134 Public Law 118–29 118th Congress

Joint Resolution Providing for the appointment of Antoinette Bush as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Dec. 21, 2023 [ H.J. Res. 63 ]   Resolved   by   the   Senate   and   House   of   Representatives   of   the   United   States   of   America   in   Congress   assembled, That in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ) the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Steve Case of Virginia on April 25, 2023, is filled by the appointment of Antoinette Bush of the District of Columbia. Time period. Effective date. The appointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of April 25, 2023, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution. Approved December 21, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.J. Res. 63 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): June 5, considered and passed House. Dec. 14, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–30: Providing for the reappointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Public Law 30 Public Law 118–30 137 Stat. 135 2023-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-01-04 118 public

137 STAT. 135 Public Law 118–30 118th Congress

Joint Resolution Providing for the reappointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Dec. 21, 2023 [ H.J. Res. 64 ]   Resolved   by   the   Senate   and   House   of   Representatives   of   the   United   States   of   America   in   Congress   assembled, That in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ) the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Roger W. Ferguson of Florida on April 25, 2023, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. Time period. Effective date. The reappointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of April 25, 2023, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution. Approved December 21, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.J. Res. 64 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): June 5, considered and passed House. Dec. 14, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–32: To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, and for other purposes. Public Law 32 Public Law 118–32 137 Stat. 1109 2023-12-26 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-01-22 118 public

137 STAT. 1109 Public Law 118–32 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, and for other purposes. Dec. 26, 2023 [ H.R. 1722 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment of 2023. SECTION 1. 25 USC 713 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment of 2023 ”. SEC. 2. GRAND RONDE RESERVATION ACT AMENDMENT.    Section 1(d) of Public Law 100–425 (commonly known as the “Grand Ronde Reservation Act”; 25 USC 713f note . 102 Stat. 1594 ; 108 Stat. 4566 ) is amended — (1) in paragraph (1), by striking “ lands within the State of Oregon ” and inserting “ the 84 acres known as the Thompson Strip ”; (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: “(2) Gaming prohibition .— Any real property obtained by the Tribes as part of a land claim settlement approved by the United States, including any real property purchased with funds granted as part of any land claim settlement, shall not be eligible, or used, for any class II gaming or class III gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ) (as those terms are defined in section 4 of that Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2703 )).” . SEC. 3. 25 USC 713f note . TREATY RIGHTS OF FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES.    Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to enlarge, confirm, adjudicate, affect, or modify any treaty right of an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )). Approved December 26, 2023.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1722 ( S. 910 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–265 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–113 ( Comm. on Indian Affairs ) accompanying S. 910 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 169 (2023): Nov. 6, 8, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–36: To ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes. Public Law 36 Public Law 118–36 138 Stat. 9 2024-01-26 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-02-02 118 public

138 STAT. 9 Public Law 118–36 118th Congress

An Act To ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes. Jan. 26, 2024 [ S. 3222 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SECURITY OF OFFICE SPACE RENTED BY SENATORS.   Section 3 of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1975 ( 2 U.S.C. 6317 ) is amended — (1) in subsection (b)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (12) as subparagraphs (A) through (L), respectively; (B) by striking “ The aggregate ” and inserting “ (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the aggregate ”; and (C) by adding at the end the following: “(2) The aggregate square feet of office space for purposes of paragraph (1) shall not include any portion of the office space used for security or safety enhancements that are— “(A) of a kind authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, which shall include an information technology security closet and a secure lobby or reception area; and “(B) approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.” ; and (2) in subsection (c)(1)— (A) by striking “ The maximum ” and inserting “ (A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the maximum ”; and (B) by adding at the end the following: “(B) The portion of the cost of a rental described in subparagraph (A) that is attributable to building security and safety measures shall not be included in determining the annual rate paid for the rental for purposes of subparagraph (A) if— “(i) the costs are for building security and safety measures— “(I) of a kind authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, which shall include guard services, access control, and facility monitoring; and 138 STAT. 10 “(II) approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; and “(ii) such costs are itemized separately in a manner approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.” . Approved January 26, 2024.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3222 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): Nov. 2, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 170 (2024): Jan. 18, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 118–39: To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect personally identifiable information, and for other purposes. Public Law 39 Public Law 118–39 138 Stat. 16 2024-02-09 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-05-15 118 public

138 STAT. 16 Public Law 118–39 118th Congress

An Act To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect personally identifiable information, and for other purposes. Feb. 9, 2024 [ H.R. 1568 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act. SECTION 1. 19 USC 1654 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act ”. SEC. 2. PROTECTION OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION. (a) In General .— Paragraph (2) of section 431(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1431(c) ) is amended to read as follows: “(2) (A) The information listed in paragraph (1) shall not be available for public disclosure if— “(i) the Secretary of the Treasury makes an affirmative finding on a shipment-by-shipment basis that disclosure is likely to pose a threat of personal injury or property damage; or “(ii) the information is exempt under the provisions of section 552(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code . “(B) The Secretary shall ensure that any personally identifiable information, including Social Security numbers and passport numbers, is removed from any manifest signed, produced, delivered, or electronically transmitted under this section before access to the manifest is provided to the public.” . (b) 19 USC 1431 note . Effective Date .— The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Approved February 9, 2024.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1568 ( S. 758 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–287 ( Comm. on Ways and Means ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Jan. 16, 18, considered and passed House. Jan. 31, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 118–43: To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to regularly review and update policies and manuals related to inspections at ports of entry. Public Law 43 Public Law 118–43 138 Stat. 453 2024-03-18 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.11.8;Stage2.20230403 2024-04-22 118 public

138 STAT. 453 Public Law 118–43 118th Congress

An Act To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to regularly review and update policies and manuals related to inspections at ports of entry. Mar. 18, 2024 [ S. 206 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools to Address National Yearly Losses of life Act. SECTION 1. 19 USC 1583a note . SHORT TITLES.   This Act may be cited as the “ Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools to Address National Yearly Losses of life Act ” or the “ END FENTANYL Act ”. SEC. 2. 19 USC 1583a note . ENSURING TIMELY UPDATES TO U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION FIELD MANUALS. (a) Deadline. Review. In General .— Not less frequently than triennially, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall review and update, as necessary, the current policies and manuals of the Office of Field Operations related to inspections at ports of entry to ensure the uniform implementation of inspection practices that will effectively respond to technological and methodological changes designed to disguise illegal activity, such as the smuggling of drugs and humans, along the border. (b) Summary. Reporting Requirement .— Shortly after each update required under subsection (a), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall submit a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate 138 STAT. 454 and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives that summarizes the policy and manual changes implemented by such update. Approved March 18, 2024.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 206 : SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–16 ( Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 169 (2023): June 22, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 170 (2024): Mar. 5, 7, considered and passed House.

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