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IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 803 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act . 2. Statement of policy regarding the exclusion of representatives of the people’s republic of china from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger (a) In general If the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act ( 22 U.S.C. 3302(c) ), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People’s Republic of China, it is the policy of the United States to seek to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China, to the maximum extent practicable, from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations— (1) the Group of Twenty; (2) the Bank for International Settlements; (3) the Financial Stability Board; (4) the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision; (5) the International Association of Insurance Supervisors; and (6) the International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Policy advancement The Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, shall take all necessary steps to advance the policy set forth in subsection (a). (c) Waiver The President may waive the application of subsection (a) with respect to an organization upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate— (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (d) Sunset This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of— (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.

Passed the House of Representatives January 12, 2024. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 803 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2023 Mr. Lucas (for himself and Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act . 2. Exclusion of representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger (a) In general Not later than 10 days after the date that the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act ( 22 U.S.C. 3302(c) ), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People’s Republic of China, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (as appropriate) shall take all necessary steps to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1) The Group of Twenty. (2) The Bank for International Settlements. (3) The Financial Stability Board. (4) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6) The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Waiver The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate— (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (c) Sunset This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of— (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 803 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 16, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations AN ACT To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act . 2. Statement of policy regarding the exclusion of representatives of the people’s republic of china from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger (a) In general If the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act ( 22 U.S.C. 3302(c) ), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People’s Republic of China, it is the policy of the United States to seek to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China, to the maximum extent practicable, from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations— (1) the Group of Twenty; (2) the Bank for International Settlements; (3) the Financial Stability Board; (4) the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision; (5) the International Association of Insurance Supervisors; and (6) the International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Policy advancement The Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, shall take all necessary steps to advance the policy set forth in subsection (a). (c) Waiver The President may waive the application of subsection (a) with respect to an organization upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate— (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (d) Sunset This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of— (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.

Passed the House of Representatives January 12, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 804 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2023 Mr. Luetkemeyer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To prohibit money services businesses from engaging in any transaction that involves a central bank digital currency issued by the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act of 2023 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In 2021 testimony before the House Committee on Financial Services, Yaya Fanusie, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, noted that China is pushing aggressively to become a global leader in financial technology, and the People’s Republic of China is in a position to launch the largest digital currency project of any major economy. Additionally, the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) will provide the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) with data on its users, and bolster the CCP’s social credit program, ultimately furthering the Party’s punitive control power over Chinese citizens. (2) On April 28, 2021, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated, The [digital] currency that is being used in China is not one that would work here. It’s one that really allows the government to see every payment for which it is used in real time . (3) According to Sir Jeremy Fleming, Director of the United Kingdom’s Government Communications Headquarters, Control is also a major driver for Beijing as it seeks to build a centralized digital currency. Yes, it introduces efficiencies and new ways of settling payments. But the way it’s being implemented allows the monitoring of citizens and it forces companies to use the service. It might, in future, also enable China to partially evade the sorts of international sanctions currently being applied to Putin’s regime in Russia . 3. Money Services Businesses Subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 5337. Money Services Businesses (a) Transactions involving digital currency of the People’s Republic of China Each money services business is prohibited from engaging in any transaction, directly or indirectly, that involves a central bank digital currency issued by the People’s Republic of China. (b) Definitions The term money services business has the meaning given the term in section 1010.100(ff) of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 808 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2023 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mrs. Dingell , Mrs. McClain , Ms. Slotkin , Mr. Gottheimer , Ms. Stevens , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Walberg , Ms. Tlaib , and Mr. Huizenga ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the assignment of patient advocates at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Patient Advocacy Act . 2. Patient advocates at medical facilities of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Section 7309A of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e): (e) Number of patient advocates Beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Director shall ensure that— (1) there is not fewer than one patient advocate for every 13,500 veterans enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment established and operated under section 1705 of this title; and (2) highly rural veterans may access the services of patient advocates, including, to the extent practicable, with respect to assigning patient advocates to rural community-based outpatient clinics. . (b) GAO Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report evaluating the implementation by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of section 7309A of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 809 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2023 Mr. Newhouse (for himself, Mr. Rouzer , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Bergman , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Bost , Mr. Guest , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Flood , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. LaMalfa , Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , Mr. Stauber , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Armstrong , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Latta , Mr. Gaetz , Ms. Letlow , Mr. Nunn of Iowa , Mr. Yakym , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Moore of Utah , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Zinke , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Baird , Mrs. McClain , Mr. Norman , Mr. Wittman , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mrs. Fischbach , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Carl , Ms. Mace , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Burchett , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Balderson , Mrs. Houchin , Mr. Buck , and Mr. Smith of Missouri ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit certain persons from purchasing agricultural real estate in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act . 2. Prohibition on the purchase of public or private agricultural real estate located in the United States by nationals of the People’s Republic of China (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private agricultural (including ranching) real estate located in the United States by nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, or any agent, trustee, or fiduciary associated with the Government of the People’s Republic of China. (b) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit participation in programs administered by the Secretary of Agriculture by nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, or any agent, trustee, or fiduciary associated with the Government of the People’s Republic of China, with the exception for food inspection or other food and safety regulatory requirements. (c) United States Defined The term United States means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 810 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2023 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to repeal the authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act . 2. Repeal of authority of President to assume emergency control of police of District of Columbia (a) Repeal of authority The District of Columbia Home Rule Act is amended by striking section 740 (sec. 1–207.40, D.C. Official Code). (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended by striking the item relating to section 740.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 812 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2023 Mr. Ogles (for himself, Mr. Perry , Mr. Biggs , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Burlison , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mrs. Luna , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Self , Mr. Roy , Mr. Crane , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Zinke , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Cloud , and Mr. Buck ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce , Agriculture , Natural Resources , Financial Services , Science, Space, and Technology , Transportation and Infrastructure , and Oversight and Accountability , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To repeal the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2023 . 2. Repeal of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (a) In general Public Law 117–169 (commonly referred to as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022) is repealed. (b) Rescissions The unobligated balances of any amounts made available under Public Law 117–169 are rescinded.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 814 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2023 Mr. Pocan (for himself, Mr. Doggett , and Mr. Frost ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Rules A BILL To protect benefits provided under Social Security, Medicare, and any other program of benefits administered by the Social Security Administration or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Social Security and Medicare Act . 2. Supermajority vote required to cut benefits administered by Social Security Administration or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (a) Supermajority vote requirement A bill or joint resolution, or any amendment offered to a bill or joint resolution, which contains any provision which, if enacted, would result in the reduction of any existing benefit provided or administered by the Social Security Administration or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may not be considered in the House of Representatives or the Senate unless two-thirds of the Members present and voting agree to a motion to consider the bill, joint resolution, or amendment with the provision included. (b) Exception for payments to Medicare advantage plans Subsection (a) does not apply to any provision which, if enacted, would result in the reduction of any payment made to a Medicare Advantage plan under part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–21 et seq. ), but only if the provision would, if enacted, result in an increase in the amount of payments made for other purposes under title XVIII of the Social Security Act in an amount equal to or greater than the amount of the reduction in payment made to the Medicare Advantage plan. 3. Determination of reduction of benefits During the consideration of a bill, joint resolution, or amendment in the House of Representatives or Senate, any determination regarding whether a provision in the bill, joint resolution, or amendment would, if enacted, result in a reduction described in section 2(a) or a reduction or increase described in section 2(b) shall be made solely on the basis of a determination made by the Office of the Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 815 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency Act or the RELIEVE Act . 2. Eligibility requirements for reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished to veterans (a) Eligibility requirements Section 1725(b)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting , unless such emergency treatment was furnished during the 60-day period following the date on which the veteran enrolled in the health care system specified in subparagraph (A), in which case no requirement for prior receipt of care shall apply before the period. (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to emergency treatment furnished on or after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Modification of certain 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 December 28, 2031 .

Passed the House of Representatives March 7, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 815 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2023 Mrs. Rodgers of Washington (for herself, Mr. Bergman , and Mr. Pappas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency Act or the RELIEVE Act . 2. Eligibility requirements for reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished to veterans (a) Eligibility requirements Section 1725(b)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting , unless such emergency treatment was furnished during the 60-day period following the date on which the veteran enrolled in the health care system specified in subparagraph (A), in which case no requirement for prior receipt of care shall apply before the period. (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to emergency treatment furnished on or after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II Calendar No. 30 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 815 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 8, 2023 Received March 16, 2023 Read the first time March 21, 2023 Read the second time and placed on the calendar AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency Act or the RELIEVE Act . 2. Eligibility requirements for reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished to veterans (a) Eligibility requirements Section 1725(b)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting , unless such emergency treatment was furnished during the 60-day period following the date on which the veteran enrolled in the health care system specified in subparagraph (A), in which case no requirement for prior receipt of care shall apply before the period. (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to emergency treatment furnished on or after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Modification of certain 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 December 28, 2031 .

Passed the House of Representatives March 7, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

March 21, 2023 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 818 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2023 Ms. Sherrill (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Mrs. Hayes ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To expand labor representation on State and local workforce development boards, to provide a definition of labor organization, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act . 2. State workforce development boards Section 101(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3111(b)(1)(C)(ii) ) is amended by striking 20 percent and inserting 30 percent . 3. Local workforce development boards Section 107(b)(2)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(B) ) is amended by striking 20 and inserting 30 . 4. Definition of labor organization Section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (72) Labor organization The term labor organization has the meaning given the term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 152(5) ), except that such term shall also include— (A) any organization composed of labor organizations, such as a labor union federation or a State or municipal labor body; and (B) any organization which would be included in the definition for such term under such section 2(5) but for the fact that the organization represents— (i) individuals employed by the United States, any wholly owned Government corporation, any Federal Reserve Bank, or any State or political subdivision thereof; (ii) individuals employed by persons subject to the Railway Labor Act ( 45 U.S.C. 151 et seq. ); or (iii) individuals employed as agricultural laborers. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 819 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2023 Ms. Stefanik (for herself, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Garbarino , Mr. Williams of New York , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Langworthy , and Mr. Molinaro ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act with respect to the types of milk offered under the school lunch program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2023 . 2. Types of milk offered under the school lunch program Section 9(a)(2)(A) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(2)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking clause (ii); (2) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and (3) by inserting after clause (i) the following: (ii) shall offer students flavored and unflavored fluid milk; (iii) may offer students lactose-free fluid milk; and .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 820 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2023 Ms. Stefanik (for herself, Mr. Gallagher , and Mr. Khanna ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act . 2. List of entities holding FCC authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority and having certain foreign ownership (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the internet website of the Commission a list of each entity— (1) that holds— (A) an authorization issued by the Commission; (B) a license issued by the Commission; or (C) any other grant of authority issued by the Commission; and (2) either— (A) any of the equity interest (or equivalent thereof) of which is owned by a covered entity; or (B) that is not covered by subparagraph (A) but that the Commission, in consultation with an appropriate national security agency, considers appropriate. (b) Annual updates The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency The term appropriate national security agency has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 ( 47 U.S.C. 1608 ). (2) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Covered country The term covered country means— (A) the People’s Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; (D) North Korea; (E) Cuba; and (F) Venezuela. (4) Covered entity The term covered entity means— (A) the government of a covered country; (B) an entity organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country; and (C) a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph (B) that is not organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 824 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2023 Mr. Walberg (for himself, Ms. DelBene , Ms. Craig , Mr. Estes , Ms. Sherrill , and Mr. Allen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce , and 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 XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income and Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat benefits for telehealth services offered under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 . 2. Treating benefits for telehealth services offered under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits (a) PHSA (1) In general Section 2791(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91(c)(2) ) is amended— (A) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) Benefits for telehealth services. . (2) Limitation on exception to group health plans and group health insurance coverage Section 2722(c)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–21(c)(1) ) is amended— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (B) by striking The requirements and inserting the following: (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the requirements. ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Application of provisions in the case of individual health insurance coverage for certain excepted benefits The requirements of subparts I and II shall apply to any individual health insurance coverage in relation to its provision of excepted benefits described in section 2791(c)(2)(C). . (b) ERISA Section 733(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1191b(c)(2) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) Benefits for telehealth services. . (c) IRC Section 9832(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) Benefits for telehealth services. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 828 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2023 Mr. Dunn of Florida (for himself, Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Mills , Mr. Ezell , Mr. Posey , Mr. Cloud , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Gimenez , and Mr. Buchanan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the reinstatement of an individual involuntarily separated from an Armed Force solely on the basis of refusing to receive a vaccination against COVID–19.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Troop Return Of Overdue Payment Act or the TROOP Act . 2. Reinstatement and back pay for an individual involuntarily separated from an Armed Force solely on the basis of refusing to receive a vaccination against COVID–19 (a) Reinstatement At the request of a covered individual, the Secretary concerned shall— (1) reinstate the covered individual as a member of the Armed Force concerned, in the same rank and grade the covered individual held at the time of separation from the Armed Force concerned; and (2) include, in the computation of the retired or retainer pay of such covered individual, the period between the involuntary separation and the reinstatement of the covered individual. (b) Back pay A covered individual who was involuntarily discharged from an Armed Force and who makes a request under subsection (a) shall be entitled to back pay for the period between such separation and reinstatement of the covered individual. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered individual means an individual who was involuntarily separated from an Armed Force solely on the basis of the refusal of such individual to receive a vaccination against COVID–19. (2) The term Secretary concerned has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 830 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2023 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Ms. Barragán , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mrs. Watson Coleman , and Ms. Clarke of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act or the HELP Copays Act . 2. Application of additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance toward cost-sharing requirements (a) Application toward cost-Sharing requirements Section 2715(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–15(g)(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: In developing the standards for defining the terms deductible , co-insurance , co-payment , and out-of-pocket limit (as described in paragraph (2)), such standards shall provide that such terms include amounts paid by, or on behalf of, an individual enrolled in a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage, including third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses and that such amounts shall be counted toward such deductible, co-insurance, co-payment, or limit, respectively. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) PPACA Section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18022(c)(3) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Application of terms For purposes of subparagraph (A), the terms deductible , coinsurance , copayment , or similar charge and any other expenditure described in clause (ii) of such subparagraph shall include amounts paid by, or on behalf of, an individual enrolled in a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage, including third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses and such amounts shall be counted toward such deductible, coinsurance, copayment, charge, or other expenditure, respectively. . (2) PHSA Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–6(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to essential health benefits in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section . .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 836 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2023 Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Valadao , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Buck , Mr. Carey , Mr. Babin , Mr. Obernolte , Mr. McClintock , Mrs. Kim of California , Mr. Mike Garcia of California , and Mr. Calvert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To redesignate Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, and for other purposes.

1. Redesignation Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, shall be redesignated as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park . 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to Gravelly Point Park shall be deemed to be a reference to the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 841 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2023 Mr. Morelle (for himself, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , and Mr. Carson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow a surviving spouse of a Medal of Honor recipient to receive a special pension concurrently with dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act . 2. Modification of Medal of Honor special pension provisions to allow concurrent benefits Section 1562(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (C).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 842 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2023 Mr. Moylan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam.

1. Inapplicability of Defense Base Act to Guam Subsection (b) of section 1 of the Defense Base Act (Chapter 357; 55 Stat. 622; 42 U.S.C. 1651 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting and Guam; ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) the term Territory or possession outside the continental United States does not include Guam. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 844 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2023 Mr. Obernolte (for himself, Mr. Steube , Mr. Pfluger , and Mr. Crawford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to allow an owner of a trade secret redress of the theft of trade secrets extraterritorially, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2023 . 2. Redress of theft of trade secrets extraterritorially Section 1836 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Applicability to conduct outside United States Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this section shall apply to conduct occurring outside the United States and impacting United States commerce, including conduct by an offender who is— (1) not a United States person or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the United States; or (2) an organization which is created or organized under the laws of a foreign government or which has its principal place of business located outside of the United States. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 848 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2023 Ms. Titus introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To designate a peak in the State of Nevada as Maude Frazier Mountain, and for other purposes.

1. Designation of Maude Frazier Mountain in the State of Nevada (a) In general The peak of Frenchman Mountain located at latitude 36°10′45″ N, by longitude 114°59′52″ W in the State of Nevada shall be known and designated as Maude Frazier Mountain . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the peak referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to Maude Frazier Mountain .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 849 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2023 Mr. Torres of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require the Department of Defense to share best practices with, and offer training to, State and local first responders regarding how to most effectively aid victims who experience trauma-related injuries.

1. Department of Defense provision of training and information for first responders regarding aid for victims of trauma-related injuries The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Department of Defense shares best practices with, and offers training to, State and local first responders regarding how to most effectively aid victims who experience trauma-related injuries.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 850 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2023 Mr. Torres of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders on reducing gun violence, and for other purposes.

1. Study on extreme risk protection orders Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, shall conduct a study on the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders on reducing gun violence.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 851 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2023 Mr. Torres of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to report on firearms trafficking along the I–95 corridor.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Iron Pipeline Review Act . 2. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives report on firearms trafficking along the I–95 corridor Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, in consultation with State and local law enforcement entities, and other agencies or stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Director, shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on firearms trafficked along Interstate 95 that contains the following: (1) An analysis of the number of firearms trafficked along Interstate 95, that contains the following: (A) Firearms listed by the State of origin, and the make and model of the firearm. (B) An analysis of the effectiveness of counter firearm trafficking measures. (C) An analysis of specific local, State and Federal laws that affect the number of firearms trafficked. (D) A description of any actions directed as a result of the analysis conducted under this section. (2) Recommendations, as appropriate, for Federal, State and local law enforcement entities to improve firearm trafficking measures referred to in paragraph (1). (3) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve measures to counter firearm trafficking.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 852 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2023 Mr. Torres of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program for civilian traffic violation enforcement.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investing in Safer Traffic Stops Act of 2023 . 2. Grant for civilian traffic violation enforcement (a) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a civilian traffic violation enforcement grant program (in this Act referred to as the Program ) to provide funding to local, State, or Tribal government entities to ensure that the enforcement of traffic violations is carried out by a civilian or traffic monitoring technology, instead of a law enforcement officer. (b) Eligible recipient The Attorney General shall make grants under the Program to local, State, or Tribal government entities. (c) Eligible activities Amounts from a grant awarded under the Program may only be used for the purposes of ensuring that the enforcement of traffic violations is carried out by a civilian or traffic monitoring technology, including for the purchasing of such technology and the hiring of civilians. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2024 through 2029 to carry out the Program. (e) Civilian defined In this Act, the term civilian means an individual employed by a local, State, or Tribal government entity to enforce traffic laws, who is not a law enforcement officer.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 854 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2023 Mr. Waltz (for himself, Mr. Moulton , Mr. Bacon , and Mr. Crow ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act . 2. Continued eligibility for Survivor Benefit Plan for certain surviving spouses who remarry Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking An annuity and inserting (A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries. In the case of a surviving spouse who remarried before reaching age 55 and before the date of the enactment of the Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act , the Secretary shall resume payment of the annuity to that surviving spouse for each month after the date of the enactment of that Act. . 3. Continued eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses who remarry (a) In general Section 103(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by adding at the end the following: The remarriage of a surviving spouse shall not bar the furnishing of benefits under section 1311 of this title to the surviving spouse of a veteran. ; and (2) in paragraph (5), by striking subparagraph (A) and renumbering subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively. (b) Resumption of payments to certain individuals previously denied dependency and indemnity compensation Beginning on the first day of the first month after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall resume payment of dependency and indemnity compensation under section 1311 of such title to each living individual who— (1) is the surviving spouse of a veteran; and (2) remarried before— (A) reaching age 57; and (B) the date of the enactment of this Act.