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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1134 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2023 Ms. Lee of California (for herself, Mr. Pocan , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Bush , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Norton , Ms. Jayapal , Ms. Omar , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Tlaib , and Mrs. Watson Coleman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To reduce the amount authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the People Over Pentagon Act of 2023 . 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) many of the most urgent threats to the national security of the United States are not military in nature; (2) the Federal budget should reflect the national priorities of the United States; and (3) in order to better protect the security of all people and address the national priorities of the United States, the budget of the Department of Defense should be reduced and the associated savings should be reallocated. 3. Reduction in amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2024 (a) In general The amount authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for 2024 is— (1) the aggregate amount appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2023 in division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( Public Law 117–103 ), reduced by (2) $100,000,000,000. (b) Funding for certain accounts The amount authorized to be appropriated for each of the following accounts of the Department of Defense shall be the amount authorized to be appropriated for such account for fiscal year 2024: (1) The Defense Health Program. (2) Each military personnel account. (3) Each account providing for pay and benefits for persons appointed into the civil service as defined in section 2101 of title 5, United States Code. (c) Application of funding cuts In reducing funding for Department of Defense programs in accordance with subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall take into consideration the findings and recommendations contained in the Congressional Budget Office report entitled Illustrative Options for National Defense Under a Smaller Defense Budget and dated October 2021.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1136 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2023 Ms. Norton (for herself, Mr. Carson , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. Moulton , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Blumenauer , and Mr. McGovern ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to remove the statue to the memory and in honor of Albert Pike erected near Judiciary Square in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Albert Pike Statue Removal Act . 2. Removal of Statue of Albert Pike (a) Removal The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, shall remove the statue to the memory and in honor of Albert Pike erected near Judiciary Square in the District of Columbia under the Joint Resolution Granting permission for the erection of a monument or statue in Washington City, District of Columbia, in honor of the late Albert Pike. , approved April 9, 1898 (30 Stat. 737). (b) Relocation The Secretary of the Interior may donate the statue to a museum or other similar entity, as determined appropriate by the Secretary, to ensure its preservation and interpretation in an indoor setting. The recipient of the statue may not store, display, or exhibit the statue outside. If the statue is stored, displayed, or exhibited outside, ownership of the statue will revert back to the Federal Government.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1137 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2023 Mr. Nunn of Iowa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2023 . 2. Working with allies to ensure China’s compliance with OECD standards (a) In general Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a detailed strategy and timeline with respect to— (1) strengthening United States advocacy and cooperation with appropriate allies and partners to seek to ensure substantial compliance by China with the financial terms and conditions of the OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits; and (2) the goal described in section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012. (b) International negotiations on export subsidies (1) In general Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 ( 12 U.S.C. 635a–5(a)(1) ) is amended by striking with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015, and inserting with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2023 . (2) Progress report Section 11(e) of such Act ( 12 U.S.C. 635a–5(e) ) is amended by striking 2019 and inserting 2029 . (3) Conduct of negotiations Section 11 of such Act ( 12 U.S.C. 635a–5 ) is amended— (A) in each of subsections (a) and (d), by striking The President and inserting The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative, ; (B) in subsection (a), by inserting , and endeavor to hold not less frequently than twice per year, before negotiations ; (C) in each of subsections (b), (c), and (e), by striking President each place it appears and inserting Secretary of the Treasury ; and (D) in subsection (d), by inserting , and endeavor to hold such negotiations not less frequently than twice per year before the period.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2023 Mr. Pappas (for himself, Mrs. Radewagen , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Allred , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Cicilline , Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Finstad , Mr. Keating , Mr. Kim of New Jersey , Mr. Peters , Ms. Strickland , Ms. Houlahan , Mr. Sablan , Mr. Foster , Ms. DelBene , Ms. Norton , Mr. Costa , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Valadao , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Carson , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Wittman , Mr. Lynch , Ms. Bonamici , Mrs. McBath , Ms. Porter , Ms. Tokuda , Ms. Wild , Ms. Titus , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Ms. Scanlon , Ms. Underwood , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Neguse , Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Hern , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Stanton , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Sherrill , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Case , Mr. Moulton , Ms. Davids of Kansas , Mr. Casten , Mr. Courtney , Mr. Garbarino , Mrs. Fletcher , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Phillips , Mr. Cuellar , Ms. Jacobs , Ms. Ross , Ms. Pingree , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Obernolte , Mr. Webster of Florida , and Ms. Budzinski ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , 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 title 38, United States Code, to reinstate penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act or the GUARD VA Benefits Act . 2. Reinstatement of penalties for charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5905 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking Penalty and inserting Penalties (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 59 of such title accordingly); (2) by inserting (a) Withholding of benefits.— before Whoever ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (b) Charging of unauthorized fees Except as provided in sections 5904 or 1984 of this title, whoever solicits, contracts for, charges, or receives, or attempts to solicit, contract for, charge, or receive, any fee or compensation with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary shall be fined as provided in title 18. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1141 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2023 Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Arrington , Mr. Estes , Mr. Perry , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Carey , Mr. Meuser , Mr. Fallon , Mr. Moran , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Roy , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Steube , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Ms. De La Cruz , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Stauber , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Mr. Babin , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Mann , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Owens , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Bost , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Bentz , Mr. Donalds , and Mr. Mike Garcia of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To repeal the natural gas tax.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act . 2. Repeal Section 136 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7436 )(relating to methane emissions and waste reduction incentive program for petroleum and natural gas systems) is repealed. 3. Rescission The unobligated balance of any amounts made available under section 136 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7436 )(as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) is rescinded.
IB Union Calendar No. 8 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1141 [Report No. 118–15] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2023 Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Arrington , Mr. Estes , Mr. Perry , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Carey , Mr. Meuser , Mr. Fallon , Mr. Moran , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Roy , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Steube , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Ms. De La Cruz , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Stauber , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Mr. Babin , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Mann , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Owens , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Bost , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Bentz , Mr. Donalds , and Mr. Mike Garcia of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce March 23, 2023 Additional sponsors: Mr. Hudson , Mr. Curtis , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Allen , and Mr. Ciscomani March 23, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To repeal the natural gas tax.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act . 2. Repeal Section 136 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7436 )(relating to methane emissions and waste reduction incentive program for petroleum and natural gas systems) is repealed. 3. Rescission The unobligated balance of any amounts made available under section 136 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7436 )(as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) is rescinded.

March 23, 2023 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. 1142 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2023 Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. McClintock , and Mr. Steube ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require consideration of economic impact in making a listing decision with respect to the list of threatened and endangered species, and for other purposes.

1. Endangered species reform (a) Consideration of economic impact Section 4(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533(a) ) is amended— (1) In paragraph (1), by striking The Secretary and inserting Except as provided in paragraph (4), the Secretary ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Consideration of economic impact (A) In general The Secretary may not make a determination under paragraph (1) if such determination, or any action required as a result of such determination, would cause significant economic harm to any State or locality. (B) Significant economic harm The term significant economic harm means significant economic harm determined by considering the cumulative economic effects on— (i) public land and, to the maximum extent practicable, private land and property values; (ii) the provision of water, power, or other public services; (iii) employment; and (iv) revenues available for State and local governments. . (b) Consideration of significant, cumulative economic effects required Section 4(b)(3) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533(b)(3) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking To the maximum extent practicable, within 90 days after and inserting (i) After ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (ii) The Secretary may prioritize the consideration of petitions under this subparagraph in such manner as the Secretary determines appropriate, except the Secretary may not give general priority to petitions to add species to such a list over petitions to remove a species from such a list. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (E) The Secretary shall, not later than 30 days after failing to meet the requirements of subparagraph (B) within 12 months with respect to a petition to which such subparagraph applies, submit a report to Congress— (i) identifying the petition; and (ii) explaining why the Secretary did not meet the deadline described in subparagraph (B) with respect to such petition. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1144 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2023 Mr. Rosendale (for himself and Mrs. Miller-Meeks ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a strategy for telehealth furnished by the Veterans Health Administration and submit a report on end-user devices distributed by the Secretary to veterans to facilitate such telehealth.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Telehealth Strategy Act . 2. Telehealth strategy of the Veterans Health Administration Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a strategy for telehealth services furnished by the Veterans Health Administration. Such strategy shall contain the following elements: (1) A projection of demand for such telehealth services for the fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, including— (A) aggregate demand for telehealth services; (B) such demand, disaggregated by primary care, relevant specialties, and mental health; (C) such demand, disaggregated by telehealth modality; and (D) demand described in subparagraphs (B) and (C) disaggregated by State. (2) An estimate of the technology needed to support demand described in paragraph (1), including— (A) quantities of end-user devices, other hardware, software, and services; (B) costs of end-user devices, other hardware, software, and services; and (C) quantities and costs described in subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, disaggregated by— (i) remote patient monitoring and home telehealth prosthetics; (ii) home- and community-based services; (iii) clinic-based services; and (iv) hospital and emergency services. 3. Report on end-user telehealth devices furnished by the Veterans Health Administration Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the utilization of end-user devices provided to veterans by the Department to facilitate telehealth during fiscal years 2023 and 2024. Such report shall contain the following elements: (1) How many of each type of end-user devices, in total and disaggregated by State, the Secretary has provided to veterans. (2) Usage rates of the devices described in paragraph (1). (3) Total cost to purchase and distribute the devices described in paragraph (1). (4) The number of devices described in paragraph (1) returned to the Department. (5) The number of devices described in paragraph (4) subsequently provided to other veterans. 4. State defined In this Act, the term State has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1145 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2023 Ms. Slotkin (for herself and Ms. Scholten ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act . 2. Secure gun storage or safety device Section 922(z) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Secure gun storage by owners (A) Offense (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), it shall be unlawful for a person to knowingly store or keep any firearm that has moved in, or that has otherwise affected, interstate or foreign commerce on the premises of a residence under the control of the person if— (I) the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the parent or guardian of the minor; and (II) a minor obtains the firearm and uses the firearm in the commission of a crime or causes injury or death to such minor, or any other individual. (ii) Exception Clause (i) shall not apply to a person if the person— (I) keeps the firearm— (aa) secure using a secure gun storage or safety device; or (bb) in a location which a reasonable person would believe to be secure; or (II) carries the firearm on his or her person or within such close proximity thereto that the person can readily retrieve and use the firearm as if the person carried the firearm on his or her person. (B) Penalty Whoever violates subparagraph (A) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. (C) Minor defined In this paragraph, the term minor means an individual who is less than 18 years of age. .
IB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 . 2. Organic or non-organic Whole milk permissible Section 9(a)(2) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(2) ) is amended— (1) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: (A) In general Lunches served by schools participating in the school lunch program under this Act— (i) shall offer students a variety of fluid milk; (ii) may offer students flavored and unflavored organic or non-organic whole, reduced-fat, low-fat and fat-free fluid milk and lactose-free fluid milk; and (iii) shall provide a substitute for fluid milk for students whose disability restricts their diet, on receipt of a written statement from a licensed physician that identifies the disability that restricts the student’s diet and that specifies the substitute for fluid milk. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (D) Saturated fat Milk fat included in any fluid milk provided under subparagraph (A) shall not be considered saturated fat for purposes of measuring compliance with the allowable average saturated fat content of a meal under section 210.10 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (E) Prohibition on certain purchases The Secretary shall prohibit schools participating in the school lunch program under this Act from purchasing or offering milk produced by China state-owned enterprises. (F) Limitation on authority The Secretary may not prohibit any school participating in the school lunch program under this Act from offering students the milk described in subparagraph (A)(ii). .

Passed the House of Representatives December 13, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2023 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Ms. Schrier , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Balderson , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Trone , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Meuser , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Smucker , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Banks , Mr. Baird , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Perry , Mr. Simpson , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Mann , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Ms. Slotkin , Mr. Steil , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Ryan , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Fitzgerald , Mr. Barr , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Spanberger , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Cline ) 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 to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 . 2. Whole milk permissible Section 9(a)(2)(A) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(2)(A) ) is amended to read as follows: (A) In general Lunches served by schools participating in the school lunch program under this Act— (i) shall offer students a variety of fluid milk; (ii) may offer students flavored and unflavored whole, reduced-fat, low-fat and fat-free fluid milk and lactose-free fluid milk; and (iii) shall provide a substitute for fluid milk for students whose disability restricts their diet, on receipt of a written statement from a licensed physician that identifies the disability that restricts the student’s diet and that specifies the substitute for fluid milk. . 3. Healthy milk fat The Secretary of Agriculture shall revise section 210.10 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), to increase the allowable average saturated fat content of a meal to account for milk fat included in whole milk.
II Calendar No. 293 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1147 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 14, 2023 Received; read the first time December 18, 2023 Read the second time and placed on the calendar AN ACT To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 . 2. Organic or non-organic Whole milk permissible Section 9(a)(2) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(2) ) is amended— (1) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: (A) In general Lunches served by schools participating in the school lunch program under this Act— (i) shall offer students a variety of fluid milk; (ii) may offer students flavored and unflavored organic or non-organic whole, reduced-fat, low-fat and fat-free fluid milk and lactose-free fluid milk; and (iii) shall provide a substitute for fluid milk for students whose disability restricts their diet, on receipt of a written statement from a licensed physician that identifies the disability that restricts the student’s diet and that specifies the substitute for fluid milk. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (D) Saturated fat Milk fat included in any fluid milk provided under subparagraph (A) shall not be considered saturated fat for purposes of measuring compliance with the allowable average saturated fat content of a meal under section 210.10 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (E) Prohibition on certain purchases The Secretary shall prohibit schools participating in the school lunch program under this Act from purchasing or offering milk produced by China state-owned enterprises. (F) Limitation on authority The Secretary may not prohibit any school participating in the school lunch program under this Act from offering students the milk described in subparagraph (A)(ii). .

Passed the House of Representatives December 13, 2023. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.

December 18, 2023 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1155 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Crenshaw (for himself, Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Pence , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Carter of Georgia , and Mr. Duncan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the phase out of gasoline and prevent higher prices for consumers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping America’s Refineries Act . 2. No mandatory assessment of safer technology and alternative risk management measures required with respect to the use of hydrofluoric acid in certain alkylation units (a) In general The owner or operator of a stationary source described in subsection (b) of this section shall not be required by the regulations promulgated under section 112(r)(7)(B) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(r)(7)(B) ) to include in any hazard assessment under clause (ii) of such section 112(r)(7)(B) an assessment of safer technology and alternative risk management measures with respect to the use of hydrofluoric acid in an alkylation unit. (b) Stationary source described A stationary source described in this subsection is a stationary source (as defined in section 112(r)(2)(C) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(r)(2)(C) ) in North American Industry Classification System code 324— (1) for which a construction permit or operating permit has been issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. ); or (2) for which the owner or operator demonstrates to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency that such stationary source conforms or will conform to the most recent version of American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 751.
IB Union Calendar No. 6 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1155 [Report No. 118–13] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Crenshaw (for himself, Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Pence , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Carter of Georgia , and Mr. Duncan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce March 23, 2023 Additional sponsors: Mr. Curtis , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Bucshon , and Mr. Allen March 23, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To prohibit the phase out of gasoline and prevent higher prices for consumers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping America’s Refineries Act . 2. No mandatory assessment of safer technology and alternative risk management measures required with respect to the use of hydrofluoric acid in certain alkylation units (a) In general The owner or operator of a stationary source described in subsection (b) of this section shall not be required by the regulations promulgated under section 112(r)(7)(B) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(r)(7)(B) ) to include in any hazard assessment under clause (ii) of such section 112(r)(7)(B) an assessment of safer technology and alternative risk management measures with respect to the use of hydrofluoric acid in an alkylation unit. (b) Stationary source described A stationary source described in this subsection is a stationary source (as defined in section 112(r)(2)(C) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(r)(2)(C) ) in North American Industry Classification System code 324— (1) for which a construction permit or operating permit has been issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. ); or (2) for which the owner or operator demonstrates to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency that such stationary source conforms or will conform to the most recent version of American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 751.

March 23, 2023 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. 1156 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2023 . 2. China financial threat mitigation (a) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Secretary of State, shall conduct a study and issue a report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China that includes— (1) an assessment of the effects of reforms to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China on the United States and global financial systems; (2) a description of the policies the United States Government is adopting to protect the interests of the United States while the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China undergoes such reforms; (3) a description and analysis of any risks to the financial stability of the United States and the global economy emanating from the People’s Republic of China; and (4) recommendations for additional actions the United States Government, including United States representatives at relevant international organizations, should take to strengthen international cooperation to monitor and mitigate such financial stability risks and protect United States interests. (b) Transmission of report The Secretary of the Treasury shall transmit the report required under subsection (a) not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act to the Committees on Financial Services and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and Foreign Relations of the Senate, and to the United States representatives at relevant international organizations, as appropriate. (c) Classification of report The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified, but may contain a classified annex. (d) Publication of report The Secretary of the Treasury shall publish the report required under subsection (a) (other than any classified annex) on the website of the Department of the Treasury not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives May 22, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1156 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Ms. Spanberger (for herself and Mr. Williams of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2023 . 2. China financial threat mitigation (a) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Secretary of State, shall conduct a study and issue a report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China that includes— (1) an assessment of the effects of reforms to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China on the United States and global financial systems; (2) a description of the policies the United States Government is adopting to protect the interests of the United States while the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China undergoes such reforms; (3) a description and analysis of any risks to the financial stability of the United States and the global economy emanating from the People’s Republic of China; and (4) recommendations for additional actions the United States Government, including United States representatives at relevant international organizations, should take to strengthen international cooperation to monitor and mitigate such financial stability risks and protect United States interests. (b) Transmission of report The Secretary of the Treasury shall transmit the report required under subsection (a) not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act to the Committees on Financial Services and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and Foreign Relations of the Senate, and to the United States representatives at relevant international organizations, as appropriate. (c) Classification The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified, but may contain a classified annex. (d) Publication of report The Secretary of the Treasury shall publish the report required under subsection (a) (other than any classified annex) on the website of the Department of the Treasury not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1156 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 30, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2023 . 2. China financial threat mitigation (a) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Secretary of State, shall conduct a study and issue a report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China that includes— (1) an assessment of the effects of reforms to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China on the United States and global financial systems; (2) a description of the policies the United States Government is adopting to protect the interests of the United States while the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China undergoes such reforms; (3) a description and analysis of any risks to the financial stability of the United States and the global economy emanating from the People’s Republic of China; and (4) recommendations for additional actions the United States Government, including United States representatives at relevant international organizations, should take to strengthen international cooperation to monitor and mitigate such financial stability risks and protect United States interests. (b) Transmission of report The Secretary of the Treasury shall transmit the report required under subsection (a) not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act to the Committees on Financial Services and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and Foreign Relations of the Senate, and to the United States representatives at relevant international organizations, as appropriate. (c) Classification of report The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified, but may contain a classified annex. (d) Publication of report The Secretary of the Treasury shall publish the report required under subsection (a) (other than any classified annex) on the website of the Department of the Treasury not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives May 22, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk. Lisa P. Grant, Deputy Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1158 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Curtis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act with respect to new critical energy resources, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023 . 2. Chemical substance review for critical energy resources Section 5(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2604(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (6) Critical energy resources (A) Standard For purposes of a determination under paragraph (3) with respect to a chemical substance that is a critical energy resource, the Administrator shall take into consideration economic, societal, and environmental costs and benefits, notwithstanding any requirement of this section to not take such factors into consideration. (B) Failure to render determination (i) Actions authorized If, with respect to a chemical substance that is a critical energy resource, the Administrator fails to make a determination on a notice under paragraph (3) by the end of the applicable review period and the notice has not been withdrawn by the submitter, the submitter may take the actions described in paragraph (1)(A) with respect to the chemical substance, and the Administrator shall be relieved of any requirement to make such determination. (ii) Non-duplication A refund of applicable fees under paragraph (4)(A) shall not be made if a submitter takes an action described in paragraph (1)(A) under this subparagraph. (C) Prerequisite for suggestion of withdrawal or suspension The Administrator may not suggest to, or request of, a submitter of a notice under this subsection for a chemical substance that is a critical energy resource that such submitter withdraw such notice, or request a suspension of the running of the applicable review period with respect to such notice, unless the Administrator has— (i) conducted a preliminary review of such notice; and (ii) provided to the submitter a draft of a determination under paragraph (3), including any supporting information. (D) Definition For purposes of this paragraph, the term critical energy resource means, as determined by the Secretary of Energy, any energy resource— (i) that is essential to the energy sector and energy systems of the United States; and (ii) the supply chain of which is vulnerable to disruption. .
IB Union Calendar No. 7 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1158 [Report No. 118–14] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Curtis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce March 23, 2023 Additional sponsors: Mr. Allen , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Walberg , and Mr. Bucshon March 23, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act with respect to new critical energy resources, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023 . 2. Chemical substance review for critical energy resources Section 5(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2604(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (6) Critical energy resources (A) Standard For purposes of a determination under paragraph (3) with respect to a chemical substance that is a critical energy resource, the Administrator shall take into consideration economic, societal, and environmental costs and benefits, notwithstanding any requirement of this section to not take such factors into consideration. (B) Failure to render determination (i) Actions authorized If, with respect to a chemical substance that is a critical energy resource, the Administrator fails to make a determination on a notice under paragraph (3) by the end of the applicable review period and the notice has not been withdrawn by the submitter, the submitter may take the actions described in paragraph (1)(A) with respect to the chemical substance, and the Administrator shall be relieved of any requirement to make such determination. (ii) Non-duplication A refund of applicable fees under paragraph (4)(A) shall not be made if a submitter takes an action described in paragraph (1)(A) under this subparagraph. (C) Prerequisite for suggestion of withdrawal or suspension The Administrator may not suggest to, or request of, a submitter of a notice under this subsection for a chemical substance that is a critical energy resource that such submitter withdraw such notice, or request a suspension of the running of the applicable review period with respect to such notice, unless the Administrator has— (i) conducted a preliminary review of such notice; and (ii) provided to the submitter a draft of a determination under paragraph (3), including any supporting information. (D) Definition For purposes of this paragraph, the term critical energy resource means, as determined by the Secretary of Energy, any energy resource— (i) that is essential to the energy sector and energy systems of the United States; and (ii) the supply chain of which is vulnerable to disruption. .

March 23, 2023 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. 1159 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines.

1. Periodic reviews and updated reports of the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines under the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 Section 315 of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116–260 ; 134 Stat. 3100) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1), by adding at the end before ; and the following: and any successor document or related document disseminating such guidance ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Periodic reviews and updated reports (1) In general For as long as the Department of State’s guidance that governs relations with Taiwan described in subsection (a) remains in effect, the Secretary of State shall conduct periodic reviews as described in subsection (a) and submit updated reports as described in subsection (c) not less frequently than every two years following the submission of the initial report described in subsection (c). (2) Matters to be included Such updated reports shall include— (A) a description of how the guidance meets the goals and objectives described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b); and (B) an identification of opportunities and plans to lift self-imposed restrictions on relations with Taiwan. .

Passed the House of Representatives March 22, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1159 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mrs. Wagner (for herself, Mr. Connolly , and Mr. Lawler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines.

1. Periodic reviews and updated reports of the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines under the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 Section 315 of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116–260 ; 134 Stat. 3100) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1), by adding at the end before ; and the following: and any successor document or related document disseminating such guidance ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Periodic reviews and updated reports (1) In general For as long as the Department of State’s guidance that governs relations with Taiwan described in subsection (a) remains in effect, the Secretary of State shall conduct periodic reviews as described in subsection (a) and submit updated reports as described in subsection (c) not less frequently than every two years following the submission of the initial report described in subsection (c). (2) Matters to be included Such updated reports shall include— (A) a description of how the guidance meets the goals and objectives described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b); and (B) an identification of opportunities and plans to lift self-imposed restrictions on relations with Taiwan. .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1159 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations AN ACT To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines.

1. Periodic reviews and updated reports of the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines under the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 Section 315 of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116–260 ; 134 Stat. 3100) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1), by adding at the end before ; and the following: and any successor document or related document disseminating such guidance ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Periodic reviews and updated reports (1) In general For as long as the Department of State’s guidance that governs relations with Taiwan described in subsection (a) remains in effect, the Secretary of State shall conduct periodic reviews as described in subsection (a) and submit updated reports as described in subsection (c) not less frequently than every two years following the submission of the initial report described in subsection (c). (2) Matters to be included Such updated reports shall include— (A) a description of how the guidance meets the goals and objectives described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b); and (B) an identification of opportunities and plans to lift self-imposed restrictions on relations with Taiwan. .

Passed the House of Representatives March 22, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.