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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1561 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2023 Mr. Norman (for himself, Mr. Fry , and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Daylight All Year Leads to Ideal Gains in Happiness and Temperament Act or the DAYLIGHT Act . 2. Optional year-long application of daylight saving time Section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 ( 15 U.S.C. 260a ) is amended— (1) by inserting or may by law apply the advancement of time described in this section for the duration of the year, after may by law exempt itself from the provisions of this subsection providing for the advancement of time, ; (2) by striking the standard time otherwise applicable during that period and inserting the same standard time ; (3) by striking may by law exempt either the entire State as provided in (1) or and inserting , by law, may apply either standard time provided for in paragraph (1) to the entire State, ; and (4) by inserting , or may apply the advancement of time for the duration of the year to the entire area of the State lying within any time zone before the period at the end. 3. GAO Study Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of a study on implementing daylight savings time year-round.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1563 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2023 Mr. Roy (for himself, Mr. Gosar , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Self , Mr. McClintock , Ms. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Miller of Ohio , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Hudson , and Mr. Steube ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit contributions to the United Nations Human Rights Council, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act . 2. Prohibition (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State— (1) shall withhold from a United States contribution each fiscal year to a regular budget of the United Nations an amount that is equal to the percentage of such contribution that the Secretary determines would be allocated by the United Nations to support the United Nations Human Rights Council; and (2) may not make any voluntary contributions to the United Nations Human Rights Council. (b) Rescission On the date the Secretary of State withholds funds pursuant to this section, such funds are rescinded and shall not be considered arrears to be repaid to any United Nations Entity.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1565 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2023 Mr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself and Ms. Sewell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2023 . 2. Removing Medicare 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (a) In general Section 1814(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395f(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by adding and at the end; (2) in paragraph (7), at the end of subparagraph (E), by striking ; and and inserting a period; and (3) by striking paragraph (8). (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2024.
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1568 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect personally identifiable information, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act . 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) 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.

Passed the House of Representatives January 18, 2024. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four H. R. 1568 AN ACT To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect personally identifiable information, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act . 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) 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.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1568 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2023 Mr. Waltz (for himself and Mr. Pascrell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect personally identifiable information, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act . 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 ) 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) 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.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1568 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2024 Received AN ACT To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect personally identifiable information, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act . 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) 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.

Passed the House of Representatives January 18, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 231 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1568 [Report No. 118–287] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2023 Mr. Waltz (for himself and Mr. Pascrell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means December 1, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 10, 2023 A BILL To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect personally identifiable information, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act . 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) 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.

December 1, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1569 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2023 Mr. Waltz (for himself, Mr. Gottheimer , and Mr. Gaetz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing leases to certain entities affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CCP Lease Abolishment for Minerals and Petroleum Act of 2023 or the CLAMP Act of 2023 . 2. Restriction on leases to certain entities affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (a) In general The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture may not issue or renew a lease, issue a permit, or record a claim for any Federal lands (including submerged lands) under the general mining laws, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1301 note et seq.), or any other provision of law relating to the production, refining, harvesting, or extraction of minerals, timber, oil or natural gas, or any other natural resource or the production of energy, to any person described in subsection (c). (b) Prohibition of transfer No person may transfer a title, lease, permit, recorded claim, or other interest described in subsection (a) to any person described in subsection (c). (c) Persons subject to restriction A person is described by this subsection if such person— (1) is the People’s Republic of China; (2) is a member of the Chinese Communist Party; (3) is a member of the People’s Liberation Army; (4) is identified by the Secretary of Defense under section 1260H(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( 10 U.S.C. 113 note) as a Chinese military company; (5) is included in the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List published by the Department of the Treasury; or (6) is owned by or controlled by or is an agency or instrumentality of any person described in paragraphs (1) through (5). (d) Effective date This section applies to leases, permits, and claims issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1571 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. Case (for himself, Mr. Womack , and Ms. Tokuda ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means , and Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 to provide certain Federal public benefits to citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who are lawfully residing in the United States if they are otherwise qualified, consistent with section 141 of the Compacts of Free Association.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Compact Impact Fairness Act of 2023 . 2. Provision of Federal public benefit eligibility for citizens of freely associated States (a) In general Section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1612 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following: (N) Exception for citizens of freely associated states With respect to eligibility for benefits for any specified Federal program, paragraph (1) shall not apply to any individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with section 141 of the Compacts of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau, and who is a citizen of one of those three nations. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(G)— (A) in the subparagraph heading, by striking MEDICAID EXCEPTION FOR and inserting EXCEPTION FOR ; and (B) by striking the designated Federal program defined in paragraph (3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program) and inserting any designated Federal program . (b) Exception to 5-Year wait requirement Section 403(b)(3) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1613(b)(3) ) is amended by striking , but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) . (c) Definition of qualified alien Section 431(b)(8) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1641(b)(8) ) is amended by striking , but only with respect to the designated Federal program defined in section 402(b)(3)(C) (relating to the Medicaid program) .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1573 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. Connolly introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To require the Secretary of Education to accept certain documentation from the Department of Defense as proof of employment for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program.

1. Repayment plan for public service employees Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Treatment of certain documentation from the Department of Defense In determining the eligibility of a borrower for loan forgiveness under this subsection, the Secretary of Education— (A) shall accept a DD Form 214 submitted by the borrower as proof of the borrower’s employment in the position indicated on such form during the time period indicated on such form; and (B) shall not require a borrower who submits a DD Form 214 to submit a separate employment certification form as proof of the borrower’s employment in such position during such time period. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1574 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. Davidson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to permit an individual to invest in private issuers upon acknowledging the investment risks, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Risk Disclosure and Investor Attestation Act . 2. Investor attestation (a) In general Section 2(a)(15) of the Securities Act of 1933 (77b(a)(15)) is amended— (1) by redesignating clause (i) as subparagraph (A); (2) in subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking or at the end; (3) by redesignating clause (ii) as subparagraph (B); (4) in subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (5) by adding at the end the following: (C) with respect to an issuer, any individual that has attested to the issuer that the individual understands the risks of investment in private issuers, using such form as the Commission shall establish, by rule, but which form may not be longer than 2 pages in length. . (b) Rulemaking Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue rules to carry out the amendments made by subsection (a), including establishing the form required under such amendments.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1575 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. Fulcher introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to pregnancy-help organizations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pregnancy Center Security Act . 2. Grants for pregnancy-help organizations Part P of title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280g et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 399V–8. Grants for pregnancy-help organizations (a) In general The Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to pregnancy-help organizations. (b) Use of funds (1) In general A grant awarded under this section shall be used for upgrading the facilities of the pregnancy-help organization receiving such grant, including through— (A) implementing security upgrades, such as by installing security cameras or security systems; or (B) improvements to comply with requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, including regulations promulgated under such Act. (2) Prohibited uses Notwithstanding paragraph (1), no funds from a grant under this section may be— (A) used to perform, assist, counsel, prescribe, refer for, or encourage abortion; or (B) provided by the pregnancy-help organization to any other entity that performs, assists, counsels, prescribes, refers for, or encourages abortion. (c) Definition of pregnancy-Help organization In this section, the term pregnancy-help organization — (1) means an organization that seeks to provide a range of services to individuals facing unintended pregnancies, with the intention of encouraging pregnant women to give birth to their unborn children; and (2) notwithstanding paragraph (1), does not include any organization that— (A) performs, assists, counsels, prescribes, refers for, or encourages abortion; or (B) affiliates with any organization that performs, assists, counsels, prescribes, refers for, or encourages abortion. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1579 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act with respect to the definition of accredited investor, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act . 2. Certifications, designations, and credentials under the definition of accredited investor Section 2(a)(15) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(15) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (2) in subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking adviser; or and inserting adviser; ; (3) in subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (C) an individual holding such certifications, designations, or credentials as the Commission determines necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors, where such list of certifications, designations, or credentials shall be no less broad than those certifications, designations, or credentials described in the amendments made to section 230.501 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, by the final rule of the Commission titled Accredited Investor Definition (85 Fed. Reg. 64234; published October 9, 2020). . 3. Periodic review of certifications, designations, and credentials Section 413(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 15 U.S.C. 77b note) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Periodic review of certifications, designations, and credentials Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and not less frequently than once every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall— (A) review the list of certifications, designations, and credentials accepted with respect to meeting the requirements of the definition of accredited investor under section 2(a)(15) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(15) ) and rules issued pursuant to such section; (B) add such certifications, designations, and credentials to such list as the Commission determines are substantially similar in measuring the financial sophistication, knowledge, and experience in financial matters of an individual to the certifications, designations, and credentials included on such list at the time of such review; and (C) adjust or modify such list as the Commission determines necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors. .

Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1579 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. Huizenga introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act with respect to the definition of accredited investor, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act . 2. Definition of accredited investor Section 2(a)(15) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(15) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (2) in subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking adviser; or and inserting adviser; ; (3) in subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (C) an individual holding such certifications, designations, or credentials as the Commission determines necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors, where such list of certifications, designations, or credentials shall be no less broad than those certifications, designations, or credentials described in the amendments made to section 230.501 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, by the final rule of the Commission titled Accredited Investor Definition (85 Fed. Reg. 64234; published October 9, 2020). . 3. Periodic review of certifications, designations, and credentials Section 413(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 15 U.S.C. 77b note) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Periodic review of certifications, designations, and credentials Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and not less frequently than once every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall— (A) review the list of certifications, designations, and credentials accepted with respect to meeting the requirements of the definition of accredited investor under section 2(a)(15) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(15) ) and rules issued pursuant to such section; (B) add such certifications, designations, and credentials to such list as the Commission determines are substantially similar in measuring the financial sophistication, knowledge, and experience in financial matters of an individual to the certifications, designations, and credentials included on such list at the time of such review; and (C) adjust or modify such list as the Commission determines necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors. .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1579 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act with respect to the definition of accredited investor, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act . 2. Certifications, designations, and credentials under the definition of accredited investor Section 2(a)(15) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(15) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (2) in subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking adviser; or and inserting adviser; ; (3) in subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (C) an individual holding such certifications, designations, or credentials as the Commission determines necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors, where such list of certifications, designations, or credentials shall be no less broad than those certifications, designations, or credentials described in the amendments made to section 230.501 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, by the final rule of the Commission titled Accredited Investor Definition (85 Fed. Reg. 64234; published October 9, 2020). . 3. Periodic review of certifications, designations, and credentials Section 413(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 15 U.S.C. 77b note) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Periodic review of certifications, designations, and credentials Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and not less frequently than once every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall— (A) review the list of certifications, designations, and credentials accepted with respect to meeting the requirements of the definition of accredited investor under section 2(a)(15) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(15) ) and rules issued pursuant to such section; (B) add such certifications, designations, and credentials to such list as the Commission determines are substantially similar in measuring the financial sophistication, knowledge, and experience in financial matters of an individual to the certifications, designations, and credentials included on such list at the time of such review; and (C) adjust or modify such list as the Commission determines necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors. .

Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1580 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. Johnson of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuous and Enduring Action to Stop Every Overdose Act of 2023 or the CEASE Overdose Act of 2023 . 2. Class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances Section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 812(c) ) is amended by adding at the end of schedule I the following: (e) (1) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of a fentanyl-related substance, or which contains the salts, isomers, and salts of isomers of a fentanyl-related substance whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. (2) For purposes of paragraph (1), except as provided in paragraph (3), the term fentanyl-related substance means any substance that is structurally related to fentanyl by 1 or more of the following modifications: (A) By replacement of the phenyl portion of the phenethyl group by any monocycle, whether or not further substituted in or on the monocycle. (B) By substitution in or on the phenethyl group with alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyl, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, amino, or nitro groups. (C) By substitution in or on the piperidine ring with alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyl, ester, ether, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, amino, or nitro groups. (D) By replacement of the aniline ring with any aromatic monocycle whether or not further substituted in or on the aromatic monocycle. (E) By replacement of the N-propionyl group with another acyl group. (3) A substance that satisfies the definition of the term fentanyl-related substance in paragraph (2) shall nonetheless not be treated as a fentanyl-related substance subject to this schedule if the substance— (A) is controlled by action of the Attorney General under section 201; or (B) is otherwise expressly listed in a schedule other than this schedule. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1581 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. Johnson of South Dakota (for himself, Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Edwards , Mr. Davidson , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Pfluger , Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer , Mr. Brecheen , Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Alford , Mr. Miller of Ohio , Mr. Fallon , Ms. Foxx , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Hudson , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , and Mr. Rosendale ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the America Works Act of 2023 . 2. Amending work requirements for able-bodied adults in the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 6(o)(3) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(3) ) is amended to read as follows: (3) Exception Paragraph (2) shall not apply to an individual if the individual is— (A) under 18 or over 65 years of age; (B) medically certified as physically or mentally unfit for employment; (C) a parent or other member of a household with responsibility for a dependent child under 7 years of age; (D) otherwise exempt under subsection (d)(2); or (E) a pregnant woman. . 3. Standardizing enforcement of work requirements in the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 6(o)(4)(A)(ii) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(4)(A)(ii) ) is repealed. 4. Adjusting work requirement exemptions in the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 6(o)(6) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(6) ) is amended in subparagraph (G) by inserting that begins before the date of the enactment of the America Works Act of 2023 after year the second place it appears.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1584 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. LaLota introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To establish Plum Island, New York, as a national monument.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Plum Island National Monument Act . 2. Plum Island National Monument (a) Establishment Plum Island, New York, is hereby established as a national monument for the purpose of ecological conservation, historical preservation, and the discovery and celebration of our shared cultural heritage. (b) Area included The National Monument shall consist of Plum Island, New York, including its lands and interests therein. (c) Administration (1) In general The Secretary shall administer the National Monument. (2) Administrative jurisdiction The Secretary shall establish administrative jurisdiction over portions of the area described in subsection (b) as necessary to carry out this Act by entering into memoranda of understanding with the head of each Federal department or agency with administrative jurisdiction over lands or interests in lands within such area. (d) Management plan (1) Deadline for completion Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to the Secretary for the preparation of a general management plan for the National Monument, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the National Monument. (2) Submission to Congress On completion of the general management plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate the general management plan under such paragraph. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) National Monument The term National Monument means the national monument established by subsection (a). (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
IB Union Calendar No. 707 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1584 [Report No. 118–866] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. LaLota introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 12, 2024 Additional sponsors: Mr. Courtney , Mr. Garbarino , Mr. Himes , Mr. D'Esposito , Mr. Lawler , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Mr. Suozzi , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Thanedar , Mr. Carson , and Ms. Malliotakis December 12, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 14, 2023 A BILL To establish Plum Island, New York, as a national monument.

1. Plum Island special resource study (a) In general The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit administered by the Department of the Interior; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (5) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives considered. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes— (1) the findings and conclusions of the study; and (2) any recommendations of the Secretary. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area The term study area means the Federal property commonly known as Plum Island in the State of New York, including— (A) the Orient Point facility; and (B) all real and personal property and transportation assets that support— (i) Plum Island operations; and (ii) access to Plum Island.

December 12, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1586 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. LaMalfa (for himself, Mr. Panetta , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. McClintock , Mrs. Radewagen , Mr. Nehls , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Crawford , Mrs. Kim of California , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Moore of Utah , Mr. Owens , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Stauber , Mr. Issa , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Kiley , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Costa , and Ms. Hageman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources , and Agriculture , 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 allow the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to use a fire retardant, chemical, or water for fire suppression, control, or prevention activities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023 . 2. Permitting requirements for certain discharges of fire retardant (a) Authorized uses The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture are each authorized to discharge a fire retardant, chemical, or water for fire suppression, control, or prevention activities. (b) Permitting requirements Notwithstanding any provision of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. ), a permit under section 402 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1342 ) shall not be required for the activities authorized by subsection (a) or for similar activities conducted by a covered entity. (c) Definition In this section, the term covered entity means— (1) the Forest Service; (2) the National Park Service; (3) the Bureau of Land Management; (4) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; (5) the Bureau of Indian Affairs; (6) the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (7) a State or a political subdivision thereof; or (8) a Tribal government.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1590 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Ms. Leger Fernandez (for herself and Ms. Stansbury ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the Hiroshi Hershey Miyamura VA Clinic.

1. Designation of Hiroshi Hershey Miyamura Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Hiroshi Hershey Miyamura was born on October 6, 1925, in Gallup, New Mexico. (2) A second generation Japanese American, Hershey Miyamura first served in the United States Army near the end of World War II. (3) Hershey Miyamura served in the Army at a time when many of his fellow Japanese Americans, and that includes his future wife, were detained in internment camps in the United States. (4) Hershey Miyamura served in the storied 442nd Infantry Regiment, which was composed of soldiers with Japanese ancestry and became one of the most decorated units in the history of the United States military. (5) Following the start of the Korean War in 1950, the Army recalled Hershey Miyamura, who had remained as a member of the reserve components of the Army, back into active duty. (6) During an overnight firefight from April 24 to April 25, 1951, then-Corporal Miyamura covered the withdrawal of his entire company from advancing enemy forces as a machine gun squad leader. (7) The selfless actions by Hershey Miyamura that night allowed all 16 of his men to withdraw safely before he was severely wounded and captured as a prisoner of war. (8) Nearly 2½ years later, following his release and return to the United States, President Eisenhower presented Hershey Miyamura with the Congressional Medal of Honor in a ceremony at the White House. (9) The lifelong dedication of Hershey Miyamura to the United States never ceased. It continued long after his decorated military service ended. (10) After he received his honorable discharge from the Army, Hershey Miyamura opened a service station along Route 66 in his hometown of Gallup, New Mexico. (11) Hershey Miyamura remained active in his community until his dying days, advocating for his fellow veterans and inspiring young people with lectures on patriotism, faith, and service. (b) Designation The clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 2075 South NM Highway 602, Gallup, New Mexico, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Hiroshi Hershey Miyamura Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Hiroshi Hershey Miyamura VA Clinic . (c) References Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the clinic referred to in subsection (b) shall be considered to be a reference to the Hiroshi Hershey Miyamura VA Clinic .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1591 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. Levin (for himself and Mr. Cole ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.

1. Amendment to ESEA Section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7714 ) is amended by striking subsections (a) through (d) and inserting the following: (a) Payments for Federal acquisition of real property For the purpose of making payments under section 7002, there are authorized to be appropriated— (1) $90,313,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $102,313,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $114,313,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $126,313,000 for fiscal year 2027; (5) $138,313,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (6) $150,313,000 for fiscal year 2029. (b) Basic payments; payments for heavily impacted local educational agencies For the purpose of making payments under section 7003(b), there are authorized to be appropriated— (1) $1,632,476,041 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $1,796,710,082 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $1,960,944,123 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $2,125,178,164 for fiscal year 2027; (5) $2,289,412,205 for fiscal year 2028; and (6) $2,453,646,246 for fiscal year 2029. (c) Payments for children with disabilities For the purpose of making payments under section 7003(d), there are authorized to be appropriated— (1) $60,316,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $72,316,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $84,316,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $96,316,000 for fiscal year 2027; (5) $108,316,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (6) $120,316,000 for fiscal year 2029. (d) Construction For the purpose of carrying out section 7007, there are authorized to be appropriated— (1) $22,906,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $27,406,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $31,906,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $36,406,000 for fiscal year 2027; (5) $40,906,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (6) $45,406,000 for fiscal year 2029. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1592 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Ms. Malliotakis (for herself and Mr. Gottheimer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require the inspector general of the Department of Transportation to conduct an audit on the use of Federal funds by certain entities providing public transportation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act . 2. Inspector General audit on public transportation coronavirus relief spending (a) Inspector general audit (1) Audit required The inspector general of the Department of Transportation shall conduct an audit of funds provided to each specified transit agency under the applicable laws during the 5 fiscal years ending before the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Contents of audit The audit conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the amount of funds received under each of the applicable laws and a description of how such funds were spent. (3) Report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the inspector general shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the audit. (b) Definitions In this Act: (1) Applicable laws The term applicable laws means the following: (A) Chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code. (B) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020. (C) The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. (D) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. (E) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. (2) Public transportation The term public transportation has the meaning given the term in section 5302 of title 49, United States Code. (3) Specified transit agency The term specified transit agency means the 5 entities providing public transportation with the most unlinked passenger trips for calendar year 2019, as reported to the National Transit Database, that received Federal funds under any of the applicable laws.