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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7343 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2024 Mr. Van Drew introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act . 2. Detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1226(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking Attorney General and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security ; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking , or and inserting a comma; (C) in subparagraph (D), by adding or at the end; and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) (i) is inadmissible under section 212(a)(6)(A) or (C) or under section 212(a)(7); and (ii) is charged with, arrested for, convicted of, admits having committed, or admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of any offense involving assault of a law enforcement officer, ; (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Circumstances (A) In general The circumstances referred to in paragraph (1)(E) are that the law enforcement officer was assaulted— (i) while he or she was engaged in the performance of his or her official duties; (ii) because of the performance of his or her official duties; or (iii) because of his or her status as a law enforcement officer. (B) Definitions For purposes of paragraph (1)(E)— (i) the term assault has the meaning given that term in the jurisdiction where the acts occurred; and (ii) the term law enforcement officer is a person authorized by law— (I) to engage in or supervise the prevention, detention, investigation, or prosecution, or the incarceration of any person for any criminal violation of law; (II) to apprehend, arrest, or prosecute an individual for any criminal violation of law; or (III) to be a firefighter or other first responder. (3) Detainer The Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue a detainer for an alien described in paragraph (1)(E) and, if the alien is not otherwise detained by Federal, State, or local officials, shall effectively and expeditiously take custody of the alien. .
IB Union Calendar No. 396 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7343 [Report No. 118–478] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2024 Mr. Van Drew introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary April 30, 2024 Additional sponsors: Mrs. Houchin , Mrs. Spartz , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Issa , Mr. Norman , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Ogles , Ms. Tenney , and Mr. Stauber April 30, 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 February 13, 2024 A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act . 2. Detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1226(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking Attorney General and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security ; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking , or and inserting a comma; (C) in subparagraph (D), by adding or at the end; and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) (i) is inadmissible under section 212(a)(6)(A) or (C) or under section 212(a)(7); and (ii) is charged with, is arrested for, is convicted of, admits having committed, or admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of any offense involving assault of a law enforcement officer, ; (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Circumstances (A) In general The circumstances referred to in paragraph (1)(E) are that the law enforcement officer was assaulted— (i) while he or she was engaged in the performance of his or her official duties; (ii) because of the performance of his or her official duties; or (iii) because of his or her status as a law enforcement officer. (B) Definitions For purposes of paragraph (1)(E)— (i) the term assault has the meaning given that term in the jurisdiction where the acts occurred; and (ii) the term law enforcement officer is a person authorized by law— (I) to engage in or supervise the prevention, detention, investigation, or prosecution, or the incarceration of any person for any criminal violation of law; (II) to apprehend, arrest, or prosecute an individual for any criminal violation of law; or (III) to be a firefighter or other first responder. (3) Detainer The Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue a detainer for an alien described in paragraph (1)(E) and, if the alien is not otherwise detained by Federal, State, or local officials, shall effectively and expeditiously take custody of the alien. .

April 30, 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 2d Session H. R. 7345 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2024 Mr. Brecheen (for himself and Mr. Kilmer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Rules , and in addition to the Committee on the Budget , 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 Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to modify the rules with respect to the consideration in the House of Representatives of any resolution providing for an adjournment period of more than three calendar days during the month of July or August until the House of Representatives has approved annual appropriation bills, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Waiving the Rules Disclosure, Transparency, and Accountability Act . 2. Completion of House action on regular appropriation bills Section 309 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 640 ) is amended— (1) by striking It shall not be in order and inserting (a) In general —It shall not be in order ; (2) by inserting or August after July ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (b) Enforcement in the House of Representatives It shall not be in order in the House of Representatives to consider a rule or order that waives the application of subsection (a). (c) Question of consideration As disposition of a point of order under subsection (b), the Chair shall put the question of consideration with respect to the rule or order, as applicable. (d) Debate and intervening motions A question of consideration under this section shall be debatable for 10 minutes by the Member initiating the point of order and for 10 minutes by an opponent, but shall otherwise be decided without intervening motion. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7346 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2024 Ms. Underwood (for herself, Mr. Payne , Ms. Brown , Mr. García of Illinois , Ms. Sewell , Ms. Plaskett , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Adams , Ms. Norton , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , and Ms. Jacobs ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the continued implementation of the Climate and Health program by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Climate and Health Protection Act . 2. Continued implementation of the Climate and Health program Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 317U ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–23 ) the following new section: 317V. Climate and Health program (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue to implement the Climate and Health program carried out by the National Center for Environmental Health (or successor program) for the following purposes: (1) To translate climate change science to inform State, local, and Tribal governments, including health departments, as well as communities. (2) To create decision support tools to build capacity to prepare for climate change. (3) To serve as a credible leader in planning for the public health impacts of climate change. (b) Written notification to Congress In the case of the establishment of any successor program to the Climate and Health program referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a written notification of any transfer or reprogramming of funds to establish such a successor program. (c) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program referred to in subsection (a) $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter. (2) Limitation None of the funds made available under paragraph (1) may be transferred or reprogrammed by the Secretary to carry out another program administered by the Secretary. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7347 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2024 Mr. Van Orden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on whether the Secretary will include certain psychedelic drugs in the formulary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Reporting of determination of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs whether to include newly approved or licensed psychedelic drugs in the formulary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting, after section 8125, the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): 8125A. Reporting of determination whether to include newly approved or licensed psychedelic drugs in the formulary of the Department Not later than 180 days after a psychedelic drug is approved under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 ) or licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding such drug, that includes— (1) the determination of the Secretary whether to include such drug in the formulary of the Department; and (2) the justification of the Secretary for such determination. .
IB Union Calendar No. 544 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7347 [Report No. 118–647] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2024 Mr. Van Orden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs September 6, 2024 Additional sponsor: Mr. Bergman September 6, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on whether the Secretary will include certain psychedelic drugs in the formulary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Reporting of determination of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs whether to include newly approved or licensed psychedelic drugs in the formulary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting, after section 8125, the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): 8125A. Reporting of determination whether to include newly approved or licensed psychedelic drugs in the formulary of the Department Not later than 180 days after a psychedelic drug is approved under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 ) or licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding such drug, that includes— (1) the determination of the Secretary whether to include such drug in the formulary of the Department; and (2) the justification of the Secretary for such determination. .

September 6, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7349 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2024 Mr. Collins (for himself, Mr. Yakym , Mr. Nehls , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Owens ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2024 . 2. Obstruction of interstate highways (a) In general Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways (a) Definition In this section, the term interstate highway means a highway on the Interstate System (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23). (b) Offense (1) In general It shall be unlawful to knowingly engage in an activity described in paragraph (2) on an interstate highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. (2) Activities described The activities described in this paragraph are— (A) deliberately delaying traffic on an interstate highway; (B) standing or approaching a motor vehicle on an interstate highway; or (C) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle on an interstate highway. (3) Exception Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. (c) Penalties (1) In general Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both. (2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. (3) Violation resulting in death Any person who commits a violation of subsection (b) that results in the death of any other person shall be fined not more than the applicable amount under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7351 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2024 Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania (for herself and Ms. Scanlon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To allow individuals with disabilities to campaign for elected office without losing access to federally supported benefits.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act . 2. Disregarding campaign work performed by individuals with disabilities for purposes of Federally supported benefits (a) In general Any campaign work performed by a qualified individual, and any compensation received by such individual for such work, shall be disregarded for the purpose of determining such individual's eligibility for, and amount of, benefits or assistance under any Federal program or under any State or local program financed in whole or in part with Federal funds. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Campaign work The term campaign work means work performed by an individual as a candidate for an elected Federal, State, or local office. (2) Qualified individual The term qualified individual means an individual who is entitled to a benefit under title II or XVI of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. , 1381 et seq.) by reason of a disability.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7352 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2024 Mr. Frost (for himself, Mr. Horsford , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , and Mr. Moskowitz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To prohibit States from prohibiting or otherwise deterring the usage of any merchant category code established by the International Organization for Standardization, including codes that identify firearm merchants and ammunition merchants.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Identify Gun Stores Act . 2. Preemption relating to merchant category codes Section 5313 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (g) the following: (h) Merchant category code usage (1) In general No State may prohibit or otherwise deter the usage of any merchant category code established by the International Organization for Standardization, including codes that identify firearm merchants and ammunition merchants. (2) Enforcement The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate district court to enforce this subsection. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7356 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2024 Mrs. Luna (for herself and Ms. Greene of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require Members of Congress who advocate for providing military support for Ukraine to enlist in the Armed Forces and to serve on active duty in support of a contingency operation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Senators Can Help Underpin Military Engagement and Readiness Act or the SCHUMER Act . 2. Requiring Members of Congress advocating for military support for Ukraine to enlist in Armed Forces and serve on active duty in support of contingency operations (a) Requirement If a Member of Congress advocates for providing military support for Ukraine, the Member— (1) shall enlist in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, or Coast Guard; and (2) shall be assigned for not fewer than 6 months to active duty in support of a contingency operation. (b) Member of Congress defined In this Act, the term Member of Congress means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (c) Contingency operation defined In this Act, the term contingency operation means a military operation that— (1) is designated by the Secretary of Defense as an operation in which members of the Armed Forces are or may become involved in military actions, operations, or hostilities against an enemy of the United States or against an opposing military force; or (2) results in the call or order to, or retention on, active duty of members of the uniformed services under section 688, 12301(a), 12302, 12304, 12304a, 12305, or 12406 of title 10, United States Code, chapter 13 of such title, section 3713 of title 14, United States Code, or any other provision of law during a war or during a national emergency declared by the President or Congress.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7357 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2024 Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself and Mr. Guest ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To allow certain funds provided in response to the public health emergency with respect to COVID–19 to be made available for school security measures, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Our Schools Act of 2024 . 2. Availability of funds for school security measures (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the unobligated balance of amounts made available under section 602 or 603 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 802 and 803) to any State, territory, Tribal Government, metropolitan city, or other units of local government (as such terms are defined for purposes of such sections) may be made available to carry out school security measures. (b) Nonrequirement of response to public health emergency The use of amounts pursuant to the authority provided by subsection (a) shall not be required to be in response to, or in any way connected with, COVID–19 or the public health emergency with respect to COVID–19. (c) School security measure For purposes of this Act, the term school security measure means any of the following: (1) An evidence-based strategy or program to prevent violence, which may include the use of appropriate technologies, including the placement and use of metal detectors and other deterrent measures and emergency notification and response technologies. (2) Training to prevent student violence against others and self, including training for local law enforcement officers, school personnel, and students. (3) The development and operation of an anonymous reporting system for threats of school violence, including a mobile telephone application, hotline, or internet website. (4) The development and operation of— (A) a school threat assessment and intervention team that may include coordination with law enforcement agencies and school personnel; and (B) specialized training for school officials in responding to mental health crises. (5) Coordination with local law enforcement agencies. (6) A security assessment. (7) Security training of personnel and students. (8) Acquisition and installation of technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency. (9) Reinforcing or replacing classroom doors, locks, or window panels. (10) Constructing fencing, bollards, planters, curbs, walls, or any other entry control measure to create a single point of entry to the campus. (11) Clearing exterior spaces of foliage or structures to eliminate spaces that could conceal illicit activity, provide access to the building above the first floor, or otherwise aid an intruder. (12) Installing a system to monitor hallways, stairwells, and utility rooms, such as physical inspection or surveillance cameras. (13) Hiring and paying the salaries of qualified individuals, such as retired law enforcement officers or military veterans, to serve as armed school resource officers.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7358 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2024 Mr. Ogles introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To provide for a limitation on funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain general licenses issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Carveouts for Terrorists Act . 2. Limitation on funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain OFAC general licenses (a) In general No funds may be made available to implement, administer, or enforce the following general licenses issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury on January 17, 2024 (pursuant to the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations under part 594 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations): (1) General License 22. (2) General License 23. (3) General License 24. (4) General License 25. (5) General License 26. (b) Congressional approval Any general license issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control after January 17, 2024, in relation to the designation of Ansarallah as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, may only take effect pursuant to an Act of Congress enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act specifically authorizing such license to take effect.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7364 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2024 Mr. Curtis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit a person from advertising for sale a product produced or manufactured using the forced labor of individuals in the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Forced Labor on TV Act . 2. Prohibition regarding products produced using forced labor (a) Prohibition A person may not advertise for sale a covered product. (b) Enforcement by Commission (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B) ) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (2) Powers of Commission The Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates this section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Covered product The term covered product means a product produced or manufactured, in whole or in part, using the forced labor of individuals in the People’s Republic of China. (3) Forced labor The term forced labor — (A) has the meaning given that term in section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1307 ); and (B) includes convict labor and indentured labor under penal sanctions. (d) Effective date This section shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7366 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2024 Mrs. Bice (for herself, Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Baird , Mr. Rose , Ms. Foxx , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Moylan , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Yakym , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. McCormick , Mr. Nehls , Mrs. Houchin , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Armstrong , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Bean of Florida , Mr. Cole , Mr. Babin , and Mr. Posey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To require timely publication of CBP border encounters, and for other purposes.

1. Timely publication of CBP border encounters (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure the timely publication on the CBP Public Data Portal (or any similar successor such portal) by not later than the seventh day of each calendar month of CBP border encounters during the immediately preceding calendar month. (b) Prohibition Federal funds made available for the salaries and expenses of the Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security shall be reduced by 25 percent for the month following any period during which CBP border encounters are not timely published on the CBP Public Data Portal (or any similar successor such portal) in accordance with subsection (a).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7367 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2024 Mr. Burlison introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to the salary threshold for overtime eligibility.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Overtime Pay Flexibility Act . 2. Prohibition against finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to the salary threshold for overtime eligibility The Secretary of Labor may not finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule titled “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees” published by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor in the Federal Register on September 8, 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 62152).
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7370 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act . 2. Effect of pending civil actions on processing applications related to geothermal leasing Section 4 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 ( 30 U.S.C. 1003 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Effect of pending civil actions on processing applications related to geothermal leasing (1) Requirement to process applications Notwithstanding the existence of any pending civil action that affects an application for a geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or any other authorization under a valid existing geothermal lease, the Secretary shall, unless a United States Federal court vacates or provides injunctive relief for the applicable geothermal lease, geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or other authorization, approve and issue, or deny, each such application not later than 60 days after completing all requirements under applicable Federal laws and regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code. (2) No new authority for Federal courts Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as modifying any existing authority of a Federal court to vacate or provide injunctive relief for a geothermal lease, geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or other authorization. (3) Definition of authorization In this subsection, the term authorization means any license, permit, approval, finding, determination, or other administrative decision issued by a Federal agency, or any interagency consultation, that is required or authorized under Federal law or regulations in order to site, construct, reconstruct, or commence operations of a geothermal project administered by a Federal agency. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 24, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7370 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2024 Mr. Curtis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act . 2. Effect of pending civil actions on processing applications related to geothermal leasing Section 4 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 ( 30 U.S.C. 1003 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Effect of pending civil actions on processing applications related to geothermal leasing (1) Requirement to process applications Notwithstanding the existence of any pending civil action that affects an application for a geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or other authorization or approval under a valid existing geothermal lease, the Secretary shall, unless a United States Federal court vacated the applicable geothermal lease, process each such application not later than 30 days after completing all environmental documents required under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ) for the authorization or approval. (2) No new authority for Federal courts Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as providing authority to a Federal court to vacate a geothermal lease. .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7370 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act . 2. Effect of pending civil actions on processing applications related to geothermal leasing Section 4 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 ( 30 U.S.C. 1003 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Effect of pending civil actions on processing applications related to geothermal leasing (1) Requirement to process applications Notwithstanding the existence of any pending civil action that affects an application for a geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or any other authorization under a valid existing geothermal lease, the Secretary shall, unless a United States Federal court vacates or provides injunctive relief for the applicable geothermal lease, geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or other authorization, approve and issue, or deny, each such application not later than 60 days after completing all requirements under applicable Federal laws and regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code. (2) No new authority for Federal courts Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as modifying any existing authority of a Federal court to vacate or provide injunctive relief for a geothermal lease, geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or other authorization. (3) Definition of authorization In this subsection, the term authorization means any license, permit, approval, finding, determination, or other administrative decision issued by a Federal agency, or any interagency consultation, that is required or authorized under Federal law or regulations in order to site, construct, reconstruct, or commence operations of a geothermal project administered by a Federal agency. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 24, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 463 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7370 [Report No. 118–561] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2024 Mr. Curtis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources June 27, 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 February 15, 2024 A BILL To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act . 2. Effect of pending civil actions on processing applications related to geothermal leasing Section 4 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 ( 30 U.S.C. 1003 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Effect of pending civil actions on processing applications related to geothermal leasing (1) Requirement to process applications Notwithstanding the existence of any pending civil action that affects an application for a geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or any other authorization under a valid existing geothermal lease, the Secretary shall, unless a United States Federal court vacates or provides injunctive relief for the applicable geothermal lease, geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or other authorization, approve and issue, or deny, each such application not later than 60 days after completing all requirements under applicable Federal laws and regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code. (2) No new authority for Federal courts Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as modifying any existing authority of a Federal court to vacate or provide injunctive relief for a geothermal lease, geothermal drilling permit, sundry notice, notice to proceed, right-of-way, or other authorization. (3) Definition of authorization In this subsection, the term authorization means any license, permit, approval, finding, determination, or other administrative decision issued by a Federal agency, or any interagency consultation, that is required or authorized under Federal law or regulations in order to site, construct, reconstruct, or commence operations of a geothermal project administered by a Federal agency. .

June 27, 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 2d Session H. R. 7373 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2024 Mr. Garbarino (for himself, Ms. Spanberger , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to include alpha-gal syndrome on the list of nationally notifiable diseases.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recognize AGS Act . 2. Inclusion of alpha-gal syndrome on list of nationally notifiable diseases The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall take such steps as may be necessary to include alpha-gal syndrome on the list of nationally notifiable diseases published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7374 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2024 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself, Mr. Fallon , Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas , Mr. Cloud , Mrs. Fletcher , and Mr. Veasey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 Sergeant Gonzales Drive in Fort Davis, Texas, as the Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales Post Office .

1. Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 Sergeant Gonzales Drive in Fort Davis, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales Post Office .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7375 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2024 Ms. Hageman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to improve the assessment of expression of interest fees, and for other purposes.

1. Fee for expression of interest (a) Deadline To issue lease Section 17(b)(1)(A) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A) ) is amended by striking the remainder of the bonus bid, if any, and inserting , as applicable, the remainder of the bonus bid, the fee for the expression of interest under subsection (q)(2)(B), . (b) Expressions of interest Section 17(q) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 226(q) ) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking Fee for ; (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); (3) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) Submission of expression of interest A person may, in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary to carry out this subsection, submit an expression of interest in leasing land available for disposition under this section for exploration for, and development of, oil or gas. (2) Assessment of fees (A) No bid If land covered by an expression of interest submitted under paragraph (1) is offered at a lease sale and no bid is received for such land, the Secretary shall assess at the time of the sale a fee for the expression of interest against the person that submitted the first expression of interest for the land. (B) Successful bid If land covered by an expression of interest submitted under paragraph (1) receives a successful bid at a lease sale, the Secretary shall assess a fee for the expression of interest against the successful bidder. ; (4) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph (1) and inserting paragraph (2) ; and (5) by adding at the end the following: (4) Term An expression of interest submitted under this section shall remain active for a term of not less than 5 years unless the land covered by the expression of interest is offered at a lease sale. .
IB Union Calendar No. 677 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7375 [Report No. 118–830] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2024 Ms. Hageman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 10, 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 February 15, 2024 A BILL To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to improve the assessment of expression of interest fees, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expression of Interest Sensibility Act . 2. Fee for expression of interest (a) Deadline To issue lease Section 17(b)(1)(A) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 226(b)(1)(A) ) is amended by striking the remainder of the bonus bid, if any, and inserting , as applicable, the remainder of the bonus bid, the fee for the expression of interest under subsection (q)(2)(B), . (b) Expressions of interest Section 17(q) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 226(q) ) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking Fee for ; (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); (3) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) Submission of expression of interest A person may, in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary to carry out this subsection, submit an expression of interest in leasing land available for disposition under this section for exploration for, and development of, oil or gas. (2) Assessment of fees (A) No bid If land covered by an expression of interest submitted under paragraph (1) is offered at a lease sale and no bid is received for such land, the Secretary shall assess at the time of the sale a fee for the expression of interest against the person that submitted the first expression of interest for the land. (B) Successful bid If land covered by an expression of interest submitted under paragraph (1) receives a successful bid at a lease sale, the Secretary shall assess a fee for the expression of interest against the successful bidder. ; (4) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph (1) and inserting paragraph (2) ; and (5) by adding at the end the following: (4) Term An expression of interest submitted under this section shall remain active for a term of not less than 5 years unless the land covered by the expression of interest is offered at a lease sale. .

December 10, 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 2d Session H. R. 7377 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to improve the management of royalties from oil and gas leases, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Royalty Resiliency Act . 2. Determination of allocations of production for units and communitization agreements Section 111(j) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 ( 30 U.S.C. 1721(j) ), as amended by the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–185 ), is amended to read as follows: (j) The Secretary shall issue all determinations of allocations of production for units and communitization agreements within 120 days of a request for determination. Until the Secretary issues the determination, the lessee or its designee of a lease in a unit or communitization agreement shall report and pay royalties on oil and gas production for each production month in accordance with the terms of the proposed allocation of production for the unit or communitization agreement. After the Secretary issues the determination, the lessee or its designee shall, as necessary, correct such reports and the amount of royalties paid on oil and gas production under the unit or communitization agreement by not later than the end of the third month following the month in which the lessee or its designee receives the determination from the Secretary. Subject to the full and timely monthly payment of royalties to all parties in accordance with the terms of the proposed allocation of production for the unit or communitization agreement, the Secretary shall waive interest due on obligations subject to the determination until the end of the third month following the month in which the lessee or its designee receives the determination from the Secretary. This subsection shall not apply to unit or communization agreements containing Indian lands. .

Passed the House of Representatives July 22, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 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. 7377 AN ACT To amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to improve the management of royalties from oil and gas leases, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Royalty Resiliency Act . 2. Determination of allocations of production for units and communitization agreements Section 111(j) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 ( 30 U.S.C. 1721(j) ), as amended by the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–185 ), is amended to read as follows: (j) The Secretary shall issue all determinations of allocations of production for units and communitization agreements within 120 days of a request for determination. Until the Secretary issues the determination, the lessee or its designee of a lease in a unit or communitization agreement shall report and pay royalties on oil and gas production for each production month in accordance with the terms of the proposed allocation of production for the unit or communitization agreement. After the Secretary issues the determination, the lessee or its designee shall, as necessary, correct such reports and the amount of royalties paid on oil and gas production under the unit or communitization agreement by not later than the end of the third month following the month in which the lessee or its designee receives the determination from the Secretary. Subject to the full and timely monthly payment of royalties to all parties in accordance with the terms of the proposed allocation of production for the unit or communitization agreement, the Secretary shall waive interest due on obligations subject to the determination until the end of the third month following the month in which the lessee or its designee receives the determination from the Secretary. This subsection shall not apply to unit or communization agreements containing Indian lands. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.