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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8743 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2024 Mr. Smucker (for himself and Mr. Davis of North Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to promote permanency for youth by strengthening support networks for children, youth, and families at risk of entering the child welfare system.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Kinship Caregivers and Youth through Title IV–B Act . 2. Supplementation of definitions Section 431(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 629a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking children and inserting children, youth, ; and (ii) by striking adoptive and extended and inserting kinship and adoptive ; (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking parents and other caregivers (including foster parents) and inserting parents, kinship caregivers, and foster parents ; (C) by striking and at the end of subparagraph (E); (D) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (F) and inserting ; and ; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (G) peer-to-peer mentoring and support programs designed to help children and families learn from others with direct experience or interactions with the child welfare system. ; (2) in paragraph (2)(B)— (A) in clause (i), by striking children and inserting children, youth, ; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking extended and inserting kinship ; (3) in paragraph (7)(A), by inserting with kinship caregivers or before in a foster family home ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (10) Youth The term youth means individuals who have not attained 26 years of age. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8744 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2024 Mr. Smucker introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to review and reduce certain administrative burdens, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Administrative Burden for Child Welfare Agencies Act . 2. Reduction of administrative burden (a) In general Subpart 3 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 629m ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 441. Reduction of administrative burden The Secretary shall reduce the burden of administering this part imposed on the recipients of funds under this part, by— (1) reviewing and revising administrative data collection instruments and forms to eliminate duplication and streamline reporting requirements for the recipients; (2) conducting an analysis of the total number of hours reported by the recipients to comply with paperwork requirements and exploring, in consultation with the recipients, how to reduce the numbers of hours required for the compliance by at least 15 percent; (3) collecting input from the recipients with respect to fiscal and oversight requirements and making changes to ensure consistency with standards and guidelines for other Federal formula grant programs based on the input; and (4) respecting the sovereignty of Indian tribes when complying with this subsection. . (b) Implementation Within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall— (1) comply with the amendment made by subsection (a); and (2) notify each recipient of funds under part B of title IV of the Social Security Act of any change made by the Secretary pursuant to the amendment made by subsection (a) affecting the recipient. (c) Report Within 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report describing the efforts of the Secretary to comply with the amendment made by subsection (a), including the specific actions to comply with each paragraph of section 441 of the Social Security Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8745 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2024 Mr. Smucker introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to improve the monthly caseworker visits program so States can invest in the child welfare workforce ensuring that children in care have access to quality and timely care.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Welfare Workforce Development Act . 2. Child welfare workforce development (a) Modification of payment reduction rules Section 424(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 624(f) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking (1)(A) ; and (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and (2) by striking paragraph (2). (b) Use of funds Section 436(b)(4)(B)(i) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 629f(b)(4)(B)(i) ) is amended— (1) by striking emphasis on and all that follows and inserting emphasis on— ; and (2) by adding after and below the end the following: (I) reducing caseload ratios and the administrative burden on caseworkers, to improve caseworker decision making on the safety, permanency, and well-being of foster children and on activities designed to increase retention, recruitment, and training of caseworkers; (II) implementing technology solutions to streamline caseworker duties and modernize systems, ensuring improved efficiency and effectiveness in child welfare services; (III) technologies designed to enhance caseworker safety; (IV) developing and implementing mentoring or coaching programs that address work-related stress and offer frontline workers support; and (V) recruitment campaigns aimed at attracting qualified caseworker candidates. . (c) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2026, and shall apply to payments under part B of title IV of the Social Security Act for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date. (2) Delay permitted if State legislation required If the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) is required in order for a State plan developed pursuant to part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendments made by this section, the plan shall not be regarded as failing to meet any of the additional requirements before the 1st day of the 1st calendar quarter beginning after the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. For purposes of the preceding sentence, if the State has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8748 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2024 Mrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Mr. Moskowitz , Ms. Wild , Mr. Carson , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Kean of New Jersey , and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To construct dog relief areas on the United States Capitol Grounds, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Capitol Dog Relief Act . 2. Dog relief area (a) In general The Architect of the Capitol, in coordination with the House Office Buildings Commission, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, shall— (1) identify not less than 1 suitable location for a dog relief area on the United States Capitol Grounds; (2) approve a design for such area; (3) construct such area; and (4) construct any additional dog relief areas necessary to support the dogs on such Grounds or in Capitol Buildings. (b) Dog relief area design (1) Design reference The Architect may base the design referred to in subsection (a)(2) on a dog relief area not located on the United States Capitol Grounds. (2) Design standards Each dog relief area constructed under subsection (a) shall adhere to standards— (A) described under the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design adopted by the Department of Justice (or any successor standards); and (B) developed by the Architectural Review Board of the Architect to preserve the historic character of the United States Capitol Grounds. (c) Disposal of animal waste (1) Solid waste disposal requirement Each individual possessing a dog shall dispose of the solid waste produced by such dog on United States Capitol Grounds by placing such waste in a sealed plastic bag and placing such bag in a trash receptacle. (2) Violations An individual who violates paragraph (1) shall be fined— (A) in the case of a first violation, not more than $100; and (B) in the case of a violation following a first violation, not more than $500. (3) Enforcement The United States Capitol Police may fine an individual under paragraph (2) for each violation under paragraph (1). (4) Disposition of fines Fines collected pursuant to the authority provided under paragraph (2) shall be made available, without subsequent appropriation, to the Architect for maintenance of the United States Capitol Grounds. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Capitol Buildings The term Capitol Buildings has the meaning given such term in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code. (2) United States Capitol Grounds The term United States Capitol Grounds has the meaning given such term in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code. (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section, to remain available until expended.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8750 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2024 Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To designate the exclusive economic zone of the United States as the Donald John Trump Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States .

1. Designation of the Donald John Trump Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States (a) Designation The exclusive economic zone of the United States, as established by Presidential Proclamation Numbered 5030, dated March 10, 1983, is designated as the Donald John Trump Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the exclusive economic zone of the United States is deemed to be a reference to the Donald John Trump Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8751 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2024 Mr. Bucshon (for himself and Mrs. Dingell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to support State data infrastructure projects, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Government Data-Driven Decisions Act . 2. Data infrastructure grant program (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a data infrastructure grant program under which the Secretary shall provide grants to support projects for centralized data sharing, correlation, and analysis capacity to facilitate effectiveness and efficiency in the administration of State programs and services. (b) Goals The goals of the Program are— (1) to leverage data infrastructure created and maintained by State government agencies to inform innovation and efficiency efforts related to State programs and services; (2) to improve information technology systems, practices, and procedures to enhance the security of data by such agencies; (3) to increase the capabilities of such agencies for implementing data management, augmented analytics, integration, business process improvement, and intelligent technologies; and (4) to protect the privacy of individuals by adhering to all applicable State and Federal privacy laws and regulations. (c) Eligible recipients The Secretary may make a grant under the Program to a State government. (d) Applications To be eligible for a grant under the Program, an entity described in subsection (c) shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary determines appropriate. (e) Grant amounts (1) Minimum The minimum amount of a grant under the Program shall be $1,500,000. (2) Maximum The maximum amount of a grant under the Program shall be $5,000,000. (f) Definitions (1) Data infrastructure The term data infrastructure means the people, processes, systems, and resources that enable the entire ecosystem for real time, high quality, and data-driven decisionmaking, including the collection and reporting of information, the secure and compliant retention systems, and the analysis and presentation of the information. (2) Program The term Program means the grant program established under subsection (a). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Commerce. (g) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program $41,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8753 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.

1. Single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP Code for each of the following communities: (1) Eastvale, California. (2) North Tustin, California. (3) Castle Pines, Colorado. (4) Centennial, Colorado. (5) Cherry Hills, Colorado. (6) Greenwood Village, Colorado. (7) Highlands Ranch, Colorado. (8) Lone Tree, Colorado. (9) Severance, Colorado (10) Silver Cliff, Colorado. (11) Sterling Ranch, Colorado. (12) Superior, Colorado. (13) Scotland, Connecticut. (14) Estero, Florida. (15) Ft. Myers, Florida. (16) Hollywood, Florida. (17) Miami Lakes, Florida. (18) Ocoee, Florida. (19) Oakland Park, Florida. (20) Lighthouse Point, Florida. (21) Coconut Creek, Florida. (22) Parkland, Florida. (23) Deerfield Beach, Florida. (24) Wilton Manors, Florida. (25) Burr Ridge, Illinois. (26) Urbandale, Iowa. (27) Carmel, Indiana. (28) Noblesville, Indiana. (29) Westfield, Indiana. (30) Zionsville, Indiana. (31) Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (32) Montz, Louisiana. (33) Grass Valley, Nevada. (34) Swanzey, New Hampshire. (35) Kinnelon, New Jersey. (36) Flanders, New York. (37) Glendale, New York. (38) Riverside, New York. (39) Pendelton, New York (40) Northampton, New York. (41) Goose Creek, South Carolina. (42) Fairview, Texas. (43) Murphy, Texas. (44) Sargent, Texas. (45) Fairlawn, Virginia. (46) Caledonia, Wisconsin. (47) Franklin, Wisconsin. (48) Greenfield, Wisconsin (49) Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. (50) Somers, Wisconsin. (51) Mills, Wyoming.

Passed the House of Representatives December 11, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8753 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2024 Ms. Boebert (for herself, Mr. Griffith , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Steil , and Mr. LaLota ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.

1. Single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP Code for each of the following communities: (1) Eastvale, California. (2) Castle Pines, Colorado. (3) Centennial, Colorado. (4) Lone Tree, Colorado. (5) Silver Cliff, Colorado. (6) Superior, Colorado. (7) Goose Creek, Connecticut. (8) Scotland, Connecticut. (9) Estero, Florida. (10) Ft. Myers, Florida. (11) Hollywood, Florida. (12) Miami Lakes, Florida. (13) Ocoee, Florida. (14) Oakland Park, Florida. (15) The Villages, Florida. (16) Burr Ridge, Illinois. (17) Urbandale, Iowa. (18) Carmel, Indiana. (19) Swanzey, New Hampshire. (20) Kinnelon, New Jersey. (21) Flanders, New York. (22) Glendale, New York. (23) Riverside, New York. (24) Northampton, New York. (25) Sargent, Texas. (26) Fairlawn, Virginia. (27) Caledonia, Wisconsin. (28) Franklin, Wisconsin. (29) Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. (30) Somers, Wisconsin. (31) Mills, Wyoming.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8753 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12, 2024 Received AN ACT To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.

1. Single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP Code for each of the following communities: (1) Eastvale, California. (2) North Tustin, California. (3) Castle Pines, Colorado. (4) Centennial, Colorado. (5) Cherry Hills, Colorado. (6) Greenwood Village, Colorado. (7) Highlands Ranch, Colorado. (8) Lone Tree, Colorado. (9) Severance, Colorado (10) Silver Cliff, Colorado. (11) Sterling Ranch, Colorado. (12) Superior, Colorado. (13) Scotland, Connecticut. (14) Estero, Florida. (15) Ft. Myers, Florida. (16) Hollywood, Florida. (17) Miami Lakes, Florida. (18) Ocoee, Florida. (19) Oakland Park, Florida. (20) Lighthouse Point, Florida. (21) Coconut Creek, Florida. (22) Parkland, Florida. (23) Deerfield Beach, Florida. (24) Wilton Manors, Florida. (25) Burr Ridge, Illinois. (26) Urbandale, Iowa. (27) Carmel, Indiana. (28) Noblesville, Indiana. (29) Westfield, Indiana. (30) Zionsville, Indiana. (31) Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (32) Montz, Louisiana. (33) Grass Valley, Nevada. (34) Swanzey, New Hampshire. (35) Kinnelon, New Jersey. (36) Flanders, New York. (37) Glendale, New York. (38) Riverside, New York. (39) Pendelton, New York (40) Northampton, New York. (41) Goose Creek, South Carolina. (42) Fairview, Texas. (43) Murphy, Texas. (44) Sargent, Texas. (45) Fairlawn, Virginia. (46) Caledonia, Wisconsin. (47) Franklin, Wisconsin. (48) Greenfield, Wisconsin (49) Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. (50) Somers, Wisconsin. (51) Mills, Wyoming.

Passed the House of Representatives December 11, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8755 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2024 Mr. Carson (for himself, Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Jackson of Illinois , Ms. Meng , Ms. Omar , and Ms. Tlaib ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Eid Days as Federal holidays, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eid Days Act . 2. Sense of Congress regarding Eid Days Congress finds the following: (1) Eid is a holiday of great importance to 3,500,000 Muslim Americans and approximately 1,800,000,000 Muslims around the world. (2) Eid al-Adha is an Islamic holiday which commemorates Abraham’s symbolic sacrifice of his son to God, as referenced in the Quran, Old Testament, and New Testament. Eid al-Adha also marks the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, called Hajj. (3) Eid al-Adha falls on the tenth day of the twelfth month of Dhul-Hijjah of the Islamic lunar (Hijra) calendar. The date of Eid al-Adha shifts back approximately 10 to 12 days every year on the Gregorian calendar. (4) Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic holiday which commemorates the sighting of the new moon, signifying a month-long end to fasting and reflection for all Muslim followers. (5) Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of the tenth month of Shawal of the Islamic lunar (Hijra) calendar. The date of Eid al-Fitr shifts back approximately 10 to 12 days every year on the Gregorian calendar. 3. Eid Days Section 6103 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection: (d) (1) Each Eid Day is a legal public holiday. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall— (A) determine each Eid Day for each calendar year; and (B) make such determination publicly available on a website of the Office of Personnel Management. (3) In this subsection, the term Eid Day means— (A) the first day of Eid al-Adha; and (B) the first day of Eid al-Fitr. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8757 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2024 Mr. Davidson (for himself, Mr. Massie , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Hern , Mr. Steube , Mr. Baird , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Jackson of Texas , and Mr. Self ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support cell-cultured meat, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Right to Eat Authentic and Legitimate Meat Act of 2024 or the REAL Meat Act of 2024 . 2. No Federal funds supporting cell-cultured meat (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), no Federal funds may be used to support, directly or indirectly, the production, advancement, or enhancement of cell-cultured meat, including through— (1) conducting or supporting research on cell-cultured meat; (2) supporting meatpacking plants, organizations, or groups relating to cell-cultured meat; (3) allowing for the receipt of any assistance or other benefit under a program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture for any product that includes as an ingredient cell-cultured meat; and (4) the promotion and advertisement of cell-cultured meat. (b) NASA exemption The prohibition described in subsection (a) shall not apply to Federal funds of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration used to support, directly or indirectly, the production, advancement, or enhancement of cell-cultured meat that is intended for off-planet consumption. (c) Cell-Cultured meat defined In this section, the term cell-cultured meat means meat sourced from cells of animals and artificially produced in a laboratory.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8758 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2024 Mr. Deluzio (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under such Act to public employees.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Service Worker Protection Act . 2. Coverage of public employees (a) In general Section 3(5) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 652(5) ) is amended by striking but does not include and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting including the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. . (b) Rule of Construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect the application of section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 667 ). (c) Effective date (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), this Act and the amendment made by this Act, shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Exception for States and political subdivisions This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the date that is 36 months after the date of enactment of this Act with respect to a workplace of a State, or a political subdivision of a State, that does not have a State plan approved under section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 667 ).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8759 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2024 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Ms. Clarke of New York , and Ms. Lee of California ) 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 allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for public service repayment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2024 . 2. Qualifying payments (a) In general Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting subject to paragraph (5), before has made ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (5) First 60 monthly payments (A) In general For the purpose of meeting the requirement under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1), the first 60 monthly payments may be payments under a repayment plan under subsection (d)(1) or (g). (B) Applicability This paragraph shall apply to borrowers who on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph have made less than 120 monthly payments under paragraph (1)(A). . (b) Notification to borrowers Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall— (1) inform each borrower of a loan made under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq. ) of— (A) paragraph (5) of section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m) ), as amended by this Act; and (B) the effect of such paragraph on loan cancellation under such section 455(m) ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m) ); and (2) provide information to such borrowers on how to change repayment plans.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8761 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2024 Mr. Owens (for himself and Mr. Bean of Florida ) 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 provide that non-Federal revenue generated through certain distance education programs may be counted purposes of the non-Federal revenue requirements applicable to proprietary institutions of higher education (commonly known as the 90/10 rule ).

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Distance Education Act . 2. Treatment of revenue from certain distance education programs for purposes of the 90/10 rule Section 487(d)(1)(B)(iii) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(d)(1)(B)(iii) ) is amended by inserting (which may include funds paid for a program offered in whole or in part through distance education regardless of the location from which such program is carried out) after under this title .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8762 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2024 Mrs. Peltola (for herself, Mr. Garamendi , Mrs. González-Colón , and Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the membership of the Commandant of the Coast Guard on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

1. Membership of Commandant of the Coast Guard on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (a) Membership on the Joint Chiefs of Staff Section 151(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (9) The Commandant of the Coast Guard. . (b) Appointment of Chairman; grade and rank Section 152 of such title is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1)(B) by striking or the Commandant of the Marine Corps and inserting the Commandant of the Marine Corps, or the Commandant of the Coast Guard ; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking Navy and inserting Navy or Coast Guard . (c) Vice Chairman Section 154(f) of such title is amended by striking Navy and inserting Navy or Coast Guard . (d) Inclusion on the Joint Staff Section 155(a) of such title is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking (other than the Coast Guard) ; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (D) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) the Coast Guard. ; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking Secretary of the military department having jurisdiction over that armed force and inserting Secretary concerned . (e) Duties as member of Joint Staff Section 302 of title 14, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking The President may and inserting the following: (a) The President may ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (b) (1) The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall also perform the duties prescribed for the Commandant as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under section 151 of title 10. (2) To the extent that such action does not impair the independence of the Commandant in the performance of the Commandant’s duties as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Commandant shall inform the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating regarding military advice rendered by members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on matters affecting such department. (3) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense, the Commandant shall keep the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating fully informed of significant military operations affecting the duties and responsibilities of such Secretary. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8766 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2024 Mr. Steil (for himself, Mr. Bost , Mr. Bergman , and Mr. Van Orden ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 4, United States Code, to allow for cemetery flags to be displayed in an upright position directly adjacent to the grave sites of deceased members of the Armed Forces or veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Flags to Honor Our Veterans Act of 2024 . 2. Cemetery flags Section 6 of title 4, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the flag may be displayed in a secured, upright position directly adjacent to the grave site of a deceased member of the Armed Forces (as defined in section 101 of title 10) or veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38). .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8767 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2024 Mr. Thanedar 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 remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act . 2. Removal of Medicaid exclusion from medical assistance of items and services furnished to patients in an institution for mental diseases (a) In general The first sentence of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a) ) is amended, in the matter following paragraph (32)— (1) by striking such term does not include— and all that follows through (A) any and inserting such term does not include any ; (2) by striking ; or and inserting a period; and (3) by striking subparagraph (B). (b) Conforming amendments To permit medical assistance for IMD patients under 65 years of age The following provisions of such Act are each amended by striking 65 years of age or older and 65 years of age or over each place it appears: (1) Paragraphs (20) and (21) of section 1902(a) ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) ). (2) Section 1905(a)(14) ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(14) ). (3) Section 1919(e)(7)(B)(i)(I) ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r(e)(7)(B)(i)(I) ). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2024, and shall apply to items and services furnished on or after such date.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8776 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2024 Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania 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 treat membership in a health care sharing ministry as a medical expense, and for other purposes.

1. Treatment of health care sharing ministries as a medical expense and not as insurance (a) Treatment as a medical expense Section 213(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting , or , and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) for membership in a health care sharing ministry (as defined in section 5000A(d)(2)(B)(ii) without regard to subclause (IV) thereof), including— (i) the sharing of medical expenses with respect to such ministry, and (ii) the payment of administrative fees of such ministry. . (b) Health care sharing ministry not treated as a health plan or insurance (1) In general Chapter 79 of such Code is amended by inserting after section 7702B the following new section: 7702C. Treatment of health care sharing ministries For purposes of this title, a health care sharing ministry (as defined in section 5000A(d)(2)(B)(ii) without regard to subclause (IV) thereof) shall not be treated as a health plan or as insurance. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 79 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7702B the following new item: Sec. 7702C. Treatment of health care sharing ministries. . (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. 8777 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2024 Mr. Bean of Florida (for himself, Mr. Babin , Mr. Banks , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Ms. Boebert , Mr. Burlison , Mr. Collins , Mr. Crane , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Dunn of Florida , Mr. Fitzgerald , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Harris , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Luttrell , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Meuser , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Mills , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Norman , Mr. Owens , Mr. Posey , Mr. Self , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Fulcher , and Mr. Brecheen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations , and Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To rescind unobligated COVID–19 relief funds and certain infrastructure funds to offset the cost of the supplemental foreign assistance made available for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.

1. Short titles This Act may be cited as any of the following: (1) The Cutting Unobligated Tumultuous Spending Act . (2) The CUTS Act . (3) The De-Supplemental Act . 2. Rescissions (a) COVID–19 Rescissions (1) In general The unobligated balances of any COVID–19 relief funds are hereby rescinded to the extent that the sum of such rescinded funds does not exceed the total amount appropriated under the following Acts: (A) The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (Division A of Public Law 118–50 ). (B) The Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (Division B of Public Law 118–50 ). (C) The Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (division C of Public Law 118–50 ). (2) COVID– 19 relief funds defined In this section, the term COVID–19 relief funds means any funds appropriated or otherwise made available by— (A) the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–123 ); (B) the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ); (C) the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ( Public Law 116–139 ); (D) the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (Division M of Public Law 116–260 ); (E) division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ); or (F) the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 ). (b) Infrastructure Rescissions Any unobligated funds appropriated to any of the following are hereby rescinded: (1) The Education Stabilization Fund under the heading Department of Education in title VIII of division B of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ; 134 Stat. 564). (2) The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program established in section 149 of title 23, United States Code. (3) The Carbon Reduction Program established in section 175 of title 23, United States Code. (4) The PROTECT Program established in section 176 of title 23, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8778 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2024 Mr. Carey (for himself and Ms. Spanberger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To waive the fee for the issuance of a passport for a family member of a member of the Armed Forces who is in a hospital or medical facility abroad, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Passport Fees for Heroes’ Families Act . 2. Waiver of passport fees for certain individuals Paragraph (2) of section 1(a) of the Passport Act of June 4, 1920 ( 22 U.S.C. 214 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; (2) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph: (D) from a husband, wife, domestic partner, child, parent, grandparent, brother, or sister of a member of the Armed Forces proceeding abroad to visit such member in a hospital or other medical facility; ; and (3) in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, by inserting or after the semicolon.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8780 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2024 Mr. Goldman of New York (for himself and Mr. Gomez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To direct the Attorney General to authorize the youth gun violence prevention program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prioritizing Resources for Outreach, Safety, Violence Prevention, Youth Empowerment and Resilience Act of 2024 or the PROSPER Act of 2024 . 2. Authorization of Youth Gun Violence Prevention Program (a) In general The Attorney General is authorized to carry out a program for youth gun violence prevention. (b) Authorization of appropriations Of the amounts otherwise appropriated for each of fiscal year 2025 though fiscal year 2030, for juvenile justice programs— (1) $100,000,000 shall be made available for grants under title V of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. note et seq.); and (2) $25,000,000 of the amount under paragraph (1) shall be made available to carry out a program for youth gun violence prevention.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8781 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2024 Ms. Hageman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To prohibit the implementation of the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Federal coal managed by the Buffalo, Wyoming Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management.

1. Restriction on Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Federal coal managed by Buffalo, Wyoming Field Office of Bureau of Land Management The Secretary of the Interior may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment or Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Federal coal managed by the Buffalo, Wyoming Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management referred to in the notice of availability published by the Bureau of Land Management titled Notice of Availability of the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Buffalo Field Office, Wyoming (89 Fed. Reg. 43431; published May 17, 2024).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8782 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2024 Ms. Jacobs (for herself and Mr. Bacon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To extend the obligation deadline of funds made available to recipients under the American Rescue Plan Act for the purposes of supporting homeless children and youth.

1. Supporting homeless children and youth Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds made available to entities under section 2001(b)(1) of Public Law 117–2 shall remain available to those entities for purposes authorized under such section through September 30, 2025.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8786 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2024 Mr. Moylan (for himself and Mr. Sablan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To allow certain foreign air carriers to stop in Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands in the course of transportation of passengers or cargo in either direction between a place in the United States and a place outside the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pacific Island Flight Alternatives Act of 2024 or PIFAA . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Limited air competition has made flights from Guam to the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands or to Hawaii exceedingly expensive. (2) The airports of Antonio B. Won Pat Guam International Airport (IATA: GUM), Francisco C. Ada Saipan International Airport (IATA: SPN), Francisco Manglona Borja Tinian International Airport (IATA: TIQ), and Benjamin Taisacan Manglona Rota International Airport (IATA: ROP) rely on foreign air carriers for travel. (3) The nations of Japan, Philippines, and the Republic of Korea have been critical allies for the United States within the Indo-Pacific region. (4) The nations of Japan, Philippines, and the Republic of Korea and the air carriers of such nations have been vital in supplementing deficiencies of United States air carriers when flying between the United States and other Pacific Islands. 3. Air commerce in Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Section 41703 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Air commerce in Guam and Northern Mariana Islands (1) In general For purposes of subsection (c), passengers or cargo added to or removed from an authorized Pacific aircraft at a place in Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands in the course of transportation of such passengers or cargo in either direction between a place in the United States and a place outside the United States shall not be deemed to have broken the international journey of such authorized Pacific aircraft. (2) Authorized Pacific aircraft In this subsection, the term authorized Pacific aircraft means an aircraft registered to a foreign air carrier from Japan, Philippines, or the Republic of Korea that holds a permit under section 41302. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8789 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2024 Mr. Weber of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require benefit eligibility determinations to be made within a certain period of time.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Officer John Barnes Act . 2. Eligibility determination Section 1205 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10285 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Not later than 270 calendar days after receiving a claim filed under this subpart, the Bureau shall inform the claimant of the Bureau’s determination as to the claimant’s benefit eligibility. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8793 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2024 Mr. Wenstrup (for himself and Mr. Smucker ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To gather data on adoptions from foster care and assess the effectiveness of post-adoption services and resources provided to the families, in order to identify gaps in accessible services and inform strategic investments and improve outcomes for adopted children and their families.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foster Care Adoption Oversight and Support Act . 2. Report on foster care adoption oversight and support (a) In general Within 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a written report on children who enter into foster care under the supervision of a State after prior finalization of an adoption or legal guardianship. (b) Contents of report The Secretary shall include in the report— (1) any information available through the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System deeloped pursuant to section 479 of the Social Security Act or other data sources on the incidence of adoption disruption and dissolution affecting children described in paragraph (1) and factors associated with such circumstances, including— (A) whether affected individuals received pre- or post-legal adoption services; and (B) other relevant information, such as the age of the child involved; and (2) a summary of— (A) post-adoption services in each State that are available to families that adopted children from foster care and the extent to which the services are evidence-based or evidence-informed; and (B) funding and funding sources for the services in each State, including set-asides under the Promoting Safe and Stable Families program under part B of title IV of such Act.