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IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7988 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to new small business entrants in the scorecard program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act of 2024 or the SPUR Act . 2. Modifications to scorecard requirements Section 15(y) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(y) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph: (E) The number of new small business entrants, including new small business entrants that are small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, qualified HUBZone small business concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and small business concerns owned and controlled by women awarded prime contracts in each North American Industry Classification System code during the fiscal year, and a comparison to the number awarded prime contracts during the prior fiscal year, if available. ; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking subparagraphs (B) through (E) of paragraph (2) and inserting subparagraphs (B) through (F) of paragraph (2) ; and (3) by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows: (6) Definitions In this subsection: (A) New small business entrant The term new small business entrant means a small business concern that— (i) has been awarded a prime contract; and (ii) has not previously been awarded a prime contract by the Federal Government. (B) Scorecard The term scorecard means any summary using a rating system to evaluate the efforts of a Federal agency to meet goals established under subsection (g)(1)(B) that— (i) includes the measures described in paragraph (2); and (ii) assigns a score to each Federal agency evaluated. . 3. Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives June 11, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 453 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7988 [Report No. 118–547] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. Stauber (for himself and Ms. Perez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business June 11, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to new small business entrants in the scorecard program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act of 2024 or the SPUR Act . 2. Modifications to scorecard requirements Section 15(y) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(y) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph: (E) The number of new small business entrants, including new small business entrants that are small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, qualified HUBZone small business concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and small business concerns owned and controlled by women awarded prime contracts in each North American Industry Classification System code during the fiscal year, and a comparison to the number awarded prime contracts during the prior fiscal year, if available. ; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking subparagraphs (B) through (E) of paragraph (2) and inserting subparagraphs (B) through (F) of paragraph (2) ; and (3) by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows: (6) Definitions In this subsection: (A) New small business entrant The term new small business entrant means a small business concern that— (i) has been awarded a prime contract; and (ii) has not previously been awarded a prime contract by the Federal Government. (B) Scorecard The term scorecard means any summary using a rating system to evaluate the efforts of a Federal agency to meet goals established under subsection (g)(1)(B) that— (i) includes the measures described in paragraph (2); and (ii) assigns a score to each Federal agency evaluated. . 3. Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.

June 11, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7989 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act . 2. Memorandum of understanding to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities (a) In general The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Chair of the National Council on Disability, shall— (1) provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who desire to become entrepreneurs or to be self-employed; (2) help individuals with disabilities find employment at small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 )); (3) assist small business concerns with hiring individuals with disabilities and with accessibility issues applicable to individuals with disabilities. (b) Memorandum of understanding or agreement The Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall carry out and coordinate the activities described in subsection (a) by entering into one or more memoranda of understanding or other appropriate agreements. (c) Outreach and education In carrying out the activities described in subsection (a), the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall conduct outreach and education about such activities. (d) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall submit to Congress a report on activities carried out pursuant to any memorandum or agreement described in subsection (b) that includes the following: (1) A description of how the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, carried out such activities. (2) An analysis of opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the Small Business Administration in carrying out such activities. (3) A description of achievements under any such memorandum or agreement. (4) A description of the plans of the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, to continue activities to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 3. Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives June 11, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7989 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. Molinaro (for himself and Mr. Pappas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act . 2. Memorandum of understanding to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities (a) In general The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Chair of the National Council on Disability, shall— (1) provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who desire to become entrepreneurs or to be self-employed; (2) help individuals with disabilities find employment at small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 )); (3) assist small business concerns with hiring individuals with disabilities and with accessibility issues applicable to individuals with disabilities. (b) Memorandum of understanding or agreement The Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall carry out and coordinate the activities described in subsection (a) by entering into one or more memoranda of understanding or other appropriate agreements. (c) Outreach and education In carrying out the activities described in subsection (a), the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall conduct outreach and education about such activities. (d) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall submit to Congress a report on activities carried out pursuant to any memorandum or agreement described in subsection (b) that includes the following: (1) A description of how the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, carried out such activities. (2) An analysis of opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the Small Business Administration in carrying out such activities. (3) A description of achievements under any such memorandum or agreement. (4) A description of the plans of the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, to continue activities to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 3. Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7989 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship AN ACT To provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act . 2. Memorandum of understanding to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities (a) In general The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Chair of the National Council on Disability, shall— (1) provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who desire to become entrepreneurs or to be self-employed; (2) help individuals with disabilities find employment at small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 )); (3) assist small business concerns with hiring individuals with disabilities and with accessibility issues applicable to individuals with disabilities. (b) Memorandum of understanding or agreement The Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall carry out and coordinate the activities described in subsection (a) by entering into one or more memoranda of understanding or other appropriate agreements. (c) Outreach and education In carrying out the activities described in subsection (a), the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall conduct outreach and education about such activities. (d) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall submit to Congress a report on activities carried out pursuant to any memorandum or agreement described in subsection (b) that includes the following: (1) A description of how the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, carried out such activities. (2) An analysis of opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the Small Business Administration in carrying out such activities. (3) A description of achievements under any such memorandum or agreement. (4) A description of the plans of the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, to continue activities to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 3. Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives June 11, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 447 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7989 [Report No. 118–538] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. Molinaro (for himself and Mr. Pappas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business June 4, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act . 2. Memorandum of understanding to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities (a) In general The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Chair of the National Council on Disability, shall— (1) provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who desire to become entrepreneurs or to be self-employed; (2) help individuals with disabilities find employment at small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 )); (3) assist small business concerns with hiring individuals with disabilities and with accessibility issues applicable to individuals with disabilities. (b) Memorandum of understanding or agreement The Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall carry out and coordinate the activities described in subsection (a) by entering into one or more memoranda of understanding or other appropriate agreements. (c) Outreach and education In carrying out the activities described in subsection (a), the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall conduct outreach and education about such activities. (d) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall submit to Congress a report on activities carried out pursuant to any memorandum or agreement described in subsection (b) that includes the following: (1) A description of how the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, carried out such activities. (2) An analysis of opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the Small Business Administration in carrying out such activities. (3) A description of achievements under any such memorandum or agreement. (4) A description of the plans of the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, to continue activities to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 3. Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.

June 4, 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. 7990 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mrs. Napolitano (for herself, Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Huffman , and Ms. Lee of Nevada ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To extend the authorization for a large-scale water recycling and reuse grant program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization and Investment Act of 2024 . 2. Amendments to Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 ) is amended— (1) in section 40901(4)(B), by striking $450,000,000 and inserting $1,000,000,000 ; and (2) in section 40905— (A) in subsection (c)(2), by striking $500,000,000 and inserting $1,000,000,000 ; and (B) in subsection (k), by striking 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting 6 years after the date of enactment of the Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization and Investment Act of 2024 .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7991 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. Davidson , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Perry , Mr. Crane , Ms. Boebert , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Burlison , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Brecheen , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Norman , Mrs. Luna , Mr. Cline , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Posey , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Harris , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Roy , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Green of Tennessee , Mr. Mast , Ms. Greene of Georgia , and Mr. Mills ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the social security number requirements for claiming the child tax credit and earned income tax credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act . 2. Modification of social security number requirements for claiming the child tax credit and earned income tax credit (a) Child tax credit (1) In general Section 24(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (e) Social security number requirements (1) In general No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless the taxpayer includes the social security number of the taxpayer (in the case of a joint return, of both spouses) and of such child on the return of tax for the taxable year. (2) Social security number defined For purposes of this subsection, the term social security number means a social security number issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration, but only if the social security number is issued— (A) to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act, and (B) before the due date for such return. . (2) Application to taxable years beginning in 2025 Section 24(h) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking subparagraph (C) of paragraph (4), and (B) by striking paragraph (7). (3) Conforming amendment Section 6213(g)(2)(I) of such Code is amended by striking TIN and inserting social security number (as defined in section 24(e)(2)) . (b) Earned income tax credit (1) In general Section 32(m) of such Code is amended by striking a social security number issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration (other than a social security number issued pursuant to clause (II) (or that portion of clause (III) that relates to clause (II)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act) on or before the due date for filing the return for the taxable year and inserting a social security number (as defined in section 24(e)(2)) . (2) Conforming amendment Section 6213(g)(2)(F) of such Code is amended by striking taxpayer identification number and inserting social security number (as defined in section 24(e)(2)) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7993 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. Arrington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act . 2. Reduction of rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers (a) In general Section 2001 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: (c) Rate of tax For purposes of determining the tentative tax, the rate of tax shall be 20 percent of the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is computed. ; and (2) in subsection (g)(1), by striking rates of tax under subsection (c) and inserting rate of tax under subsection (c) . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 2056A(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (A) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking highest ; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking highest . (2) Section 2107(a) of such Code is amended by striking the table contained in and inserting the rate of tax under . (3) Section 2201(a) of such Code is amended by striking the rate schedule set forth in section 2001(c) and inserting the rate of tax under section 2001(c) . (4) Section 2641 of such Code is amended to read as follows: 2641. Applicable rate For purposes of this chapter, the term applicable rate means, with respect to any generation-skipping transfer, the product of— (1) the rate imposed by section 2001 on the estates of decedents dying at the time of the taxable distribution, taxable termination, or direct skip, as the case may be, and (2) the inclusion ratio with respect to the transfer. . (5) Section 2801(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking the highest rate of tax specified in the table contained in and inserting the rate of tax under . (6) Section 6601(j)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking the rate schedule set forth in . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying, generation-skipping transfers, and gifts made, after December 31, 2022. (d) Budgetary effects (1) PAYGO scorecard The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 933(d) ). (2) Senate PAYGO scorecard The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7995 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. Donalds introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include equitable tolling for negligence or malfeasance by the Internal Revenue Service for the period of limitation on filing for a credit or refund of overpayment.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting the American Taxpayer from IRS Mishandling Act of 2024 . 2. Extending the running of periods of limitation for filing for credit or refund of overpayment to include malfeasance or negligence by the Internal Revenue Service (a) In general Section 6511(h)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking during any period of such individual's life that such individual is financially disabled. and inserting during— (A) any period of such individual's life that such individual is financially disabled, or (B) any period during which the taxpayer is unable to file necessary documents or otherwise meet a deadline in order to file a return as a result of negligence (as defined in section 6662(c)) or malfeasance of the Internal Revenue Service. . (b) Conforming amendment to heading The heading for subsection (h) of section 6511 of such Code is amended by striking while taxpayer is unable to manage financial affairs due to disability and inserting while taxpayer is unable to file due to disability or negligence or malfeasance of Internal Revenue Service . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to returns filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. Dunn of Florida (for himself and Ms. Craig ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably for Youth Act or the Improving CARE for Youth Act . 2. Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day (a) In general Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (86), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (87), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) not prohibit payment under the plan for a mental health service or primary care service furnished to an individual for which payment would otherwise be payable under the plan, with respect to such individual, if such service were not a same-day qualifying service (as defined in subsection (uu)). . (b) Same-Day qualifying services defined Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (uu) Same-Day qualifying services defined For purposes of subsection (a)(88), the term same-day qualifying service means— (1) a primary care service furnished to an individual by a provider at an office, clinic, or other outpatient facility on the same day a mental health service is furnished to such individual by such provider (or another provider) at the same office, clinic, or other outpatient facility; and (2) a mental health service furnished to an individual by a provider at an office, clinic, or other outpatient facility on the same day a primary care service is furnished to such individual by such provider (or another provider) at the office, clinic, or other outpatient facility. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7997 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. Dunn of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for the automatic exclusion of China as a beneficiary country.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding Trade Opportunities and Preventing China’s Anti-Competitive Practices Act . 2. Expansion of automatic exclusion Section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2462 ) is amended in subsection (b)(1) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (J) China. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. Espaillat introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to track and record additional information on hate crimes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Hate Across Campus Act . 2. Disclosure of campus security policy and campus crime statistics Section 485(f)(1)(F)(ii) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(1)(F)(ii) ) is amended by striking which data shall be collected and reported according to category of prejudice; and and inserting which data shall— (I) be collected and reported according to category of prejudice; and (II) disaggregated by subcategory based on the identity of the targeted individual or group, as listed in the most recently available Hate Crime Data Collection Guidelines and Training Manual published by the Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. Golden of Maine (for himself and Mr. Pfluger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To limit closures and consolidations of United States Postal Service mail processing facilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Timely Mail Delivery and Postal Services Protection Act . 2. Limitation on closure and consolidation of mail processing facilities (a) Prohibiting on carrying out Mail Processing Facility Review Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States Postal Service may not carry out the United States Postal Service Mail Processing Facility Review (or any successor program), and no Federal funds (including amounts in the Postal Service Fund under section 2003 of title 39, United States Code) may be obligated or expended to carry out such Review. (b) Limitation on changes to mail processing facilities (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Postal Service may not implement or otherwise carry out any changes to the operations of its mail processing facilities (including consolidation or partial consolidation, aggregation of processing, distribution, or delivery operations) until on or after the date that the Postal Regulatory Commission issues an advisory opinion on the proposed facility changes. (2) Deadline The Postal Regulatory Commission shall issue the advisory opinion required under paragraph (1) not later than 120 business days after the date the Postal Service submits to the Commission a proposed change to any such facility.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8002 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. Harder of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures that limit the amount of retail utility rate increases a utility company can request to once every 365 days.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop the Rate Hikes Act . 2. Consideration of measures to cap retail utility rate increases to once a year Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2621(d) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (22) Cap on retail utility rate increases to once a year Each electric utility shall request no more than one rate increase once per year. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. Murphy (for himself and Mr. Panetta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the postponement of certain deadlines by reason of Federally declared disaster applicable to the limitation on credit or refund.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Tax Lookback Parity Act of 2024 . 2. Postponement of certain deadlines by reason of Federally declared disasters made applicable to limitation on credit or refund (a) In general Section 7508A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Application to limitation on credit or refund For purposes of section 6511(b)(2)(A), any period disregarded under this section with respect to the time prescribed for filing any return of tax shall be treated as an extension of time for filing such return. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to claims filed after April 15, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To modify designations of beneficiary countries under the Generalized System of Preferences.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving America’s Interests and Security in Trade Act . 2. Modifications to designations of beneficiary countries Section 502(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2462(c) ) is amended as follows: (1) in paragraph (6)(B), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (8) the extent to which such country allows, after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, construction of military bases by a covered nation (as such term is defined in section 4872 of title 10, United States Code); (9) the extent to which such country is deepening its economic, diplomatic, and military relations with covered nations (as such term is defined in section 4872 of title 10, United States Code); and (10) whether such country engages in activities that undermine United States national security or foreign policy interests. .
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To establish the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site in the State of Florida, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act . 2. Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site (a) Definitions In this Act: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Site The term Site means the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site designated by subsection (b). (3) State The term State means the State of Florida. (b) Designation Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Florida, is hereby designated as the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site. (c) African American Civil Rights Network The Site shall be part of the African American Civil Rights Network established under the African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–104 ). (d) Administration (1) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities for interpretative and educational purposes related to the Site. (2) Effect of designation The Site shall not be a unit of the National Park System. (3) Limitations Nothing in this Act— (A) authorizes the Secretary to interfere with the rights of any person with respect to private property or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State or any political subdivision thereof; (B) affects the administration of the Site by any owner of the Site; or (C) authorizes the Secretary to acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise. (e) Special resource study (1) In general The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the Site to evaluate the national significance of the Site and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Site as a unit of the National Park System. (2) Alternatives The Secretary shall consider alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the Site by Federal, State, or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations. (3) Conduct of study The study shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report Not later than 2 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress that describes the results of the study and any recommendations of the Secretary with respect to the Site.

Passed the House of Representatives December 17, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four H. R. 8012 AN ACT To establish the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site in the State of Florida, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act . 2. Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site (a) Definitions In this Act: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Site The term Site means the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site designated by subsection (b). (3) State The term State means the State of Florida. (b) Designation Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Florida, is hereby designated as the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site. (c) African American Civil Rights Network The Site shall be part of the African American Civil Rights Network established under the African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–104 ). (d) Administration (1) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities for interpretative and educational purposes related to the Site. (2) Effect of designation The Site shall not be a unit of the National Park System. (3) Limitations Nothing in this Act— (A) authorizes the Secretary to interfere with the rights of any person with respect to private property or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State or any political subdivision thereof; (B) affects the administration of the Site by any owner of the Site; or (C) authorizes the Secretary to acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise. (e) Special resource study (1) In general The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the Site to evaluate the national significance of the Site and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Site as a unit of the National Park System. (2) Alternatives The Secretary shall consider alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the Site by Federal, State, or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations. (3) Conduct of study The study shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report Not later than 2 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress that describes the results of the study and any recommendations of the Secretary with respect to the Site.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8012 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Received AN ACT To establish the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site in the State of Florida, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act . 2. Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site (a) Definitions In this Act: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Site The term Site means the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site designated by subsection (b). (3) State The term State means the State of Florida. (b) Designation Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Florida, is hereby designated as the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site. (c) African American Civil Rights Network The Site shall be part of the African American Civil Rights Network established under the African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–104 ). (d) Administration (1) Cooperative agreements The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities for interpretative and educational purposes related to the Site. (2) Effect of designation The Site shall not be a unit of the National Park System. (3) Limitations Nothing in this Act— (A) authorizes the Secretary to interfere with the rights of any person with respect to private property or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State or any political subdivision thereof; (B) affects the administration of the Site by any owner of the Site; or (C) authorizes the Secretary to acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise. (e) Special resource study (1) In general The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the Site to evaluate the national significance of the Site and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Site as a unit of the National Park System. (2) Alternatives The Secretary shall consider alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the Site by Federal, State, or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations. (3) Conduct of study The study shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report Not later than 2 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress that describes the results of the study and any recommendations of the Secretary with respect to the Site.

Passed the House of Representatives December 17, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Ms. Norton , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Carson , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Bowman , Mr. Thanedar , Mrs. Hayes , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Mrs. Ramirez , and Mr. Menendez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require payroll tax withholding on independent contractors of certain large businesses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gig Is Up Act . 2. Payroll tax withholding for certain independent contractors (a) In general Subchapter C of chapter 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating section 3128 as section 3129 and by inserting after section 3127 the following new section: 3128. Treatment of certain large employers (a) In general In the case of a person who has at least $100,000,000 in gross receipts for a calendar year, and with whom at least 10,000 individuals contract to provide services other than as an employee during the calendar year— (1) any remuneration paid by such person to any such individual with respect to such services (and any payment made by such person to any such individual in settlement of a transaction for the provision of such services) shall be treated in the same manner as wages with respect to employment of such individual for purposes of subchapter B and chapter 2, and (2) section 3111 shall be applied— (A) by multiplying by 2 the rate in effect under subsection (a) thereof, and (B) by multiplying by 2 the rate in effect under subsection (b) thereof. (b) Aggregation rules All persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as a single employer for purposes of this section. . (b) Self-Employment earnings for purposes of social security Section 211(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 411 ) is amended by striking and at the end of paragraph (15), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (16) and inserting ; and , and by inserting after paragraph (16) the following new paragraph: (17) There shall be included amounts treated as wages under section 3128 and an amount equal to 1/2 of the tax imposed under section 3111 pursuant to the substituted rates specified in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 3128(a)(2). . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter C of chapter 21 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to section 3128 and inserting the following new items: Sec. 3128. Treatment of certain large employers. Sec. 3129. Short title. . (d) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to remuneration and other payments made after December 31, 2024.
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue rules for cancelled covered solicitations, to amend the Small Business Act to provide assistance to small business concerns relating to certain cancelled solicitations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act . 2. Small Business Administration rules for cancelled covered solicitations (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall issue rules to carry out the following actions: (1) Disclose information about a covered solicitation that was issued and cancelled that includes the following: (A) A justification for the cancellation of such covered solicitation. (B) Available information about any plans to reissue such covered solicitation and any associated timeframes for such reissuance. (C) Available information about any plans to include the requirements such covered solicitation in another contract or task order of the Federal agency. (2) With respect to a cancelled covered solicitation which the Federal agency does not intend to reissue, procedures for the referral of a small business concern that prepared a bid for such covered solicitation to the Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (as defined in section 15(k) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(k) )) of the Federal agency for assistance in identifying similar contracting opportunities. (b) Publication The information required under subsection (a) shall be made publicly accessible on the single governmentwide point of entry described under section 1708 of title 41, United States Code. (c) Covered solicitation defined The term covered solicitation means a solicitation of a Federal agency for a procurement for which two or more small business concerns were eligible to submit a bid. 3. Duties for Directors of Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization relating to certain cancelled solicitations Section 15(k) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(k) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (21), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (22) shall, when notified by a small business concern that a Federal agency cancelled a solicitation for which such concern prepared a bid and such Federal agency does not intend to reissue, assist such concern with identifying similar contracting opportunities. . 4. Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives June 11, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.