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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8843 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2024 Mrs. Harshbarger (for herself and Ms. Barragán ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Music Tourism Act of 2024 . 2. Responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism (a) Domestic travel and tourism Section 605(b) of the Visit America Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9803(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) identifying locations and events in the United States that are important to music tourism and promoting domestic travel and tourism to those sites and events. . (b) Facilitation of international business travel Section 605(d) of the Visit America Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9803(d) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) identifying locations and events in the United States that are important to music tourism and promoting international travel and tourism to those sites and events. . (c) Reporting requirements Section 605(f) of the Visit America Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9803(f) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Report on goals relating to domestic and international travel Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the American Music Tourism Act of 2024 , and each year thereafter, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce of the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report of activities, findings, achievements, and vulnerabilities relating to the goals described in subsections (a) through (d). . (d) Definition Section 605 of the Visit America Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9803 ), as amended by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Music tourism defined For the purposes of this section, the term music tourism means— (1) the act of traveling to a State or locality to visit historic or modern day music-related attractions, including museums, studios, venues of all sizes, and other sites related to music; or (2) the act of traveling to a State or locality to attend a music festival, a concert, or other live musical performance. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8847 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2024 Mr. Ogles (for himself, Mr. Moolenaar , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Norman , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mr. Nunn of Iowa , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Bean of Florida , Mr. Barr , Mr. Meuser , and Mr. Sessions ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To require the inclusion of the Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science of China on the entity list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act . 2. Inclusion of Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science of China on entity list (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security shall include on the entity list the Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science of China, including the aliases— (1) the Forensic Identification Center of the Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China; and (2) the Material Identification Center of the Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China. (b) Waiver The President, acting through the Secretary of Commerce, may waive the application of subsection (a) if, not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President submits to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a certification that the Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science of China is not— (1) engaging in an activity contrary to the foreign policy interests of the United States; or (2) implicated in or contributing to abuse or a violation of human rights with respect to the campaign of the People’s Republic of China of repression, mass arbitrary detention, forced labor, and high-technology surveillance against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other members of Muslim minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. (c) Entity list defined In this section, the term entity list means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of the Export Administration Regulations, or successor regulations.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8850 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2024 Ms. Stefanik (for herself, Mr. Harder of California , and Mr. Van Orden ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to set maximum monthly allowances for milk under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.

1. Maximum monthly allowances of milk under WIC Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1786 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (t) Maximum monthly allowances of milk The maximum monthly allowances of milk for the following food packages described in section 246.10(e) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations are: (1) For Food Package IV, 16 quarts. (2) For Food Package V, 22 quarts. (3) For Food Package VI, 22 quarts. (4) For Food Package VII, 24 quarts. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8852 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2024 Ms. Williams of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to provide for environmental infrastructure in East Point, Georgia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the East Point Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act . 2. East Point, Georgia Section 219(f)(136) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121 Stat. 1261; 136 Stat. 3817) is amended by striking $15,000,000 and inserting $20,000,000 .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8853 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2024 Ms. Williams of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase funding for stormwater management for Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the City of Atlanta Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act . 2. Stormwater management, Atlanta, Georgia Section 219(e)(5) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 110 Stat. 3757; 113 Stat. 334) is amended by striking $75,000,000 and inserting $100,000,000 .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8854 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2024 Mr. Yakym introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the provision of certain additional burial benefits for individuals for whom an urn or plaque is furnished, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2024 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs provision of additional burial benefits when cost of urn or plaque is reimbursed Section 2306(h) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking If the Secretary and inserting Except as provided in paragraph (3), if the Secretary ; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3): (3) Paragraph (2) shall not apply with respect to an urn or plaque furnished under paragraph (1) on or after January 5, 2021, if a non-Department entity reimburses the Secretary for the cost of the urn or plaque. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8856 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2024 Mr. Armstrong (for himself, Mr. Griffith , Mr. Burgess , Ms. Scanlon , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , and Mr. Trone ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To protect the constitutional right to trial and discourage imposition of extended sentences for defendants who elect to go to trial instead of accepting a plea offer, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Right to Trial Act . 2. Factors for consideration when imposing a sentence; authority to deviate from statutory minimum (a) Factors Section 3553(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (5)(B), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (3) in paragraph (7), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (8) the need to protect the constitutional right to a trial, including by prohibiting impairment of such a right in any case in which an increased sentence is threatened or imposed based on a defendant’s decision to go to trial and not accept a plea offer; (9) in the case of— (A) crimes involving similarly situated codefendants or group conduct, the plea offer, if applicable, and each sentence (and anticipated sentence) of any similarly situated codefendant or similarly situated other person charged in the same or related offense who pled guilty; and (B) crimes not involving codefendants or group conduct, the plea agreements and the sentences for similarly situated defendants who pled guilty to similar offenses; and (10) whether imposition of a statutory minimum sentence would constitute a penalty for asserting the constitutional right to a trial, thereby warranting imposition of a sentence below the statutory minimum. . (b) Authority Section 3553(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after committed an offense. the following: The court shall have the authority to impose a sentence below a level established by statute as a minimum sentence so as to protect the constitutional right to trial.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8861 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2024 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Carter of Louisiana ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the destruction authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to articles that present a significant public health concern, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act . 2. Destruction of certain refused articles (a) In general Section 801(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 381(a) ) is amended— (1) in the seventh sentence, by striking as described under subsection (b). and inserting as described under subsection (b), or any article refused admission under this section, if the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that such article presents a significant public health concern. ; and (2) in the eighth, ninth, and tenth sentences, by striking drug or device each place it appears and inserting drug, device, or other article . . (b) Prohibited acts Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 331 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (jjj) The unauthorized movement, or introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce, including export, of an article that the Secretary has decided to destroy under the seventh sentence of section 801(a). . (c) Applicability The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to articles beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (d) Regulations The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall— (1) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, finalize such revisions to regulations as may be necessary to implement the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b); and (2) ensure that such regulations are consistent with any applicable international agreements.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8865 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2024 Mr. LaMalfa (for himself, Mr. Newhouse , and Mr. Tiffany ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture , Foreign Affairs , and Ways and Means , 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 nullify Executive Order 14072 and prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior from implementing, administering, or enforcing such Executive Order or any substantially similar executive order.

1. Nullification of Executive Order 14072 (a) In general Executive Order 14072 (87 Fed. Reg. 24851) shall have no force or effect. (b) Prohibition on implementation The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior shall not— (1) implement, administer, or enforce any rule or regulation issued for the purpose of carrying out Executive Order 14072 (87 Fed. Reg. 24851) or any substantially similar executive order; or (2) develop, finalize, or issue a rule or regulation for the purpose of carrying out Executive Order 14072 or any substantially similar executive order. (c) Prohibition on taking proposed actions The Secretary of Agriculture shall not— (1) finalize the environmental impact statement No. 20240110 included in the Forest Service notice entitled Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System (89 Fed. Reg. 52039 (June 21, 2024)); or (2) take the proposed actions included in such notice or any substantially similar actions.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8866 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2024 Mr. Moore of Alabama (for himself and Ms. Wild ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States, as a condition of Federal support for child welfare services programs, to facilitate access to advocates and advocacy resources for parents in any child welfare case or interaction involving a child of the parent, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Advocates for Families Act of 2024 . 2. Family advocates in child welfare cases (a) State plan requirements Section 422(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 622(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (18), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (19), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (20) provide— (A) that the laws and procedures of the State shall permit any parent, foster parent, or legal guardian of a child to seek and receive the services of a family advocate, who shall have the authority to represent the interests and act on behalf of the parent, foster parent, or legal guardian, throughout any child welfare case or interaction involving the child, without obligating the State to pay or provide for the services; (B) that the State shall implement appropriate standards and rules governing the professional conduct of a family advocate; (C) how the State shall inform a parent, foster parent, or legal guardian of a child, from the commencement of any child welfare case or interaction involving the child, of the right to be represented by a family advocate and of any local resources available to obtain the representation; and (D) how the State shall inform the Secretary of— (i) the effect that honoring the right of every parent, foster parent, or legal guardian of a child to be represented by a family advocate has on the provision of child welfare services; and (ii) any recommendation of the State for ensuring that a parent, foster parent, or legal guardian of a child may exercise the right to be represented by a family advocate. . (b) Report to Congress on family advocates Subpart 1 of part B of title IV of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 621–628c ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 429B. Report to Congress on family advocates Within 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a written report with respect to the right of a parent, foster parent, or legal guardian of a child to be represented by a family advocate, based on the submissions of the States pursuant to section 422(b)(23), to— (1) the Committees on the Judiciary, on Education and the Workforce, and on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committees on the Judiciary, on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and on Finance of the Senate. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8867 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2024 Ms. Norton (for herself and Mr. Frost ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend the REAL ID Act of 2005 to allow States to determine whether to require licenses and other identification to list a gender or sex, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the REAL ID Gender Requirement Reform Act . 2. Identification requirements (a) Amendment Section 202(b) of the REAL ID Act of 2005 ( 49 U.S.C. 30301 note) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (3); (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (9) as paragraphs (3) through (8), respectively; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) State determination of listing gender A State may determine whether to include a gender or sex field required for a driver’s license and identification card issued to a person by the State. If a State includes any such gender or sex identification, a person shall indicate the appropriate designation without any additional documentation requirement (such as a doctor’s note) and the State shall include an unspecified or other designation in the gender or sex field in addition to male or female. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment Section 508(a)(1) of the Court Security Improvement Act of 2007 ( 49 U.S.C. 30301 note) is amended by striking section 202(b)(6) and inserting section 202(b)(5) .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8868 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 609 Portsmouth Avenue in Greenland, New Hampshire, as the Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building .

1. Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 609 Portsmouth Avenue in Greenland, New Hampshire, shall be known and designated as the Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives December 4, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four H. R. 8868 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 609 Portsmouth Avenue in Greenland, New Hampshire, as the Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building .

1. Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 609 Portsmouth Avenue in Greenland, New Hampshire, shall be known and designated as the Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8868 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2024 Mr. Pappas (for himself and Ms. Kuster ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 609 Portsmouth Avenue in Greenland, New Hampshire, as the Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building .

1. Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 609 Portsmouth Avenue in Greenland, New Hampshire, shall be known and designated as the Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8868 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 5, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 609 Portsmouth Avenue in Greenland, New Hampshire, as the Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building .

1. Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 609 Portsmouth Avenue in Greenland, New Hampshire, shall be known and designated as the Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives December 4, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8869 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2024 Mr. Perry (for himself and Ms. Mace ) 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 require, as a condition of receiving Federal Medicaid funding, that States do not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the IVF Protection Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Since its development in the 1970s, in vitro fertilization (referred to in this section as IVF ) has proven itself to be a safe, effective, and reliable means to achieving pregnancy. (2) IVF has allowed millions of aspiring parents to experience the miracle of childbirth. (3) IVF is a pro-woman and pro-family solution for those struggling to have children. (4) IVF has become a symbol of hope for those aspiring to conceive. (5) It is now estimated that nearly 2 percent of all live births in the United States are the result of IVF, resulting in tens of thousands of happy, healthy babies being born annually. (6) The use of IVF has strengthened our communities and our nation by promoting generations of children and families that otherwise may not have come to be. 3. Medicaid requirement that States do not prohibit IVF services Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (uu) Requirement that States do not prohibit IVF services As a condition of receiving payments under section 1903(a), a State— (1) shall not prohibit in vitro fertilization (as defined in section 4(b) of the IVF Protection Act ) services; and (2) shall ensure that no unit of local government in the State prohibits such services. . 4. No requirement to furnish IVF services (a) In general Nothing in the IVF Protection Act shall be construed to compel any individual or organization to provide in vitro fertilization services. (b) In vitro fertilization defined In this section, the term in vitro fertilization means the practice whereby eggs are collected from ovaries and manually fertilized by sperm, for later placement inside of a uterus. 5. Rule of construction Nothing in the IVF Protection Act shall be construed to impede States from implementing health and safety standards regarding the practice of in vitro fertilization (as defined in section 4(b)).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8870 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2024 Mr. Self introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To rename the portion of United States Highway 75 between President George Bush Turnpike and United States Highway 380 as the U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Highway .

1. Designation of U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Highway (a) Designation The portion of United States Highway 75 between President George Bush Turnpike and United States Highway 380 currently designated as Sam Johnson Highway , shall, after the date of enactment of this Act, be known and designated as the U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Highway . (b) Reference Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the portion of the highway referred to in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to the U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Highway.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8872 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2024 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Trone ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To provide for the exemption of certain earnings from the retirement earnings test, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act . 2. Exemption of certain earnings from retirement earnings test (a) In general For purposes of subsection (b) of section 203 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 403(b) ), wages paid during the period beginning on January 31, 2020, and ending on May 11, 2023, to an individual who attests to and provides evidence of being employed as a health care professional or first responder during such period shall not be included in the determination of the individual’s excess earnings under subsection (f)(3) of such section for any taxable year. (b) Guidance Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall issue guidance providing for appropriate procedures for the implementation of subsection (a). 3. Future pandemic preparedness (a) In general For purposes of subsection (b) of section 203 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 403(b) ), wages paid to an eligible individual during any public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d(a) ) shall not be included in the determination of the individual’s excess earnings under subsection (f)(3) of such section for any taxable year. (b) Issuance of waivers During a public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d(a) ) in which the Secretary has determined that, wholly or partially as a result of the public health emergency, there is a shortage of healthcare workers, the Commissioner of Social Security may issue a waiver to an individual who attests to and provides evidence of being employed as a health care professional or first responder during such public health emergency. (c) Report The Commissioner shall annually submit a report to Congress describing each waiver that has been issued under this section during the previous year. (d) Eligible individual defined For purposes of this section, the term eligible individual means an individual to whom the Commissioner has issued a waiver in accordance with subsection (b). 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Commissioner The term Commissioner means the Commissioner of Social Security. (2) Health care professional The term health care professional has the meaning given such term in section 225(d)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 234(d)(1) ). (3) First responder The term first responder has the meaning given such term in section 3025(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10705(1) ). (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8874 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2024 Mr. Valadao introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on expanding the use of certain automation tools in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act . 2. Plan to expand use of automation tools to process claims under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and twice annually thereafter, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives the plan of the Secretary to make available, to the maximum extent practicable, automation tools described in subsection (b) to other subdivisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs, for the purpose of processing claims under laws administered by the Secretary. (b) Automation tools described An automation tool described in this subsection is a technology developed for the Compensation Service of the Veterans Benefits Administration that— (1) automates the retrieval of the service record or health records of a veteran; (2) compiles evidence relevant to the determination of a claim for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary; (3) provides automated decision support relevant to such a determination; (4) automates information sharing between Federal agencies; or (5) assists in generating correspondence regarding such a claim. (c) Elements The plan under subsection (a) shall include analyses of the following: (1) The feasibility and benefits of the use of such automation technologies by such subdivisions for such purpose. (2) Any modification to an automation tool that may be necessary to make it usable by such a subdivision. (3) Any requirement of such a subdivision pertaining to such purpose that cannot be addressed by using such an automation tool. (4) The extent to which the technology offices of such subdivisions may need to collaborate with the technology office responsible for developing such an automation tool. (5) A timeline for modifying and implementing the use of such automation tools for such purpose. (d) Priority In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to the following subdivisions of the Department: (1) The Pension and Fiduciary Service of the Veterans Benefits Administration. (2) The Education Service of the Veterans Benefits Administration. (3) Program offices of the Veterans Benefits Administration, as determined by the Secretary. (4) The Debt Management Center. (5) The Board of Veterans’ Appeals.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8876 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2024 Mr. Wenstrup (for himself, Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , and Mr. Raskin ) 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 remove the limitation on the aggregate amount of grants made available to low-income taxpayer clinics and to adjust the matching fund requirements for such clinics.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Modernization Act of 2024 . 2. Low-income taxpayer clinics (a) Remove limit on individual clinic Section 7526(c) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraphs (3) through (6) as paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively. (b) Waiver of requirement of matching funds Section 7526(c)(4) of such section, as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended to read as follows: (4) Requirement of matching funds (A) In general A low-income taxpayer clinic must provide the applicable amount of matching funds for all grants provided under this section. Matching funds may include— (i) the salary (including fringe benefits) of individuals performing services for the clinic, and (ii) the cost of equipment used in the clinic. (B) Indirect expenses not treated as matching funds Indirect expenses, including general overhead of the institution sponsoring the clinic, shall not be counted as matching funds for the purposes of this paragraph. (C) Applicable amount For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term applicable amount means— (i) 100 percent of the grant issued under this section, or (ii) in a case in which the Secretary determines that a lower matching contribution will expand services to more taxpayers, an amount determined to be appropriate by the Secretary that is not less than 25 percent of the grant issued under this section. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to grants issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8878 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 28, 2024 Mr. Sessions (for himself and Mr. Mfume ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to require the Commissioner of Social Security to carry out a demonstration project relating to disability benefits of blind individuals.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2024 . 2. Demonstration project for blind Americans Title II of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 235. Demonstration project for blind Americans (a) In general For a 20-year period beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Commissioner shall carry out the demonstration project described in subsection (b). (b) Benefit offset (1) In general The demonstration project described in this subsection is a project under which benefits under section 223 are modified pursuant to paragraph (2) for individuals— (A) who are entitled to a benefit under 223(a)(1) for a month during the 120-month period beginning with the first month of the 20-year period described in subsection (a); and (B) whose disability is by reason of blindness (as defined in section 216(i)(1)). (2) Modification For purposes of paragraph (1), the benefit under section 223 of an individual described in paragraph (1) is modified as follows: (A) In determining eligibility for such benefit, a determination of whether the individual is disabled under section 223(d)(1)(B) shall be made without respect to substantial gainful activity. (B) Any benefit payable to the individual for a month (other than a benefit payable for any month prior to the first month beginning after the date on which the individual’s entitlement to such benefit is determined) shall be reduced, except such benefit may not be reduced below $0, by $1 for every $2 by which the individual’s earnings derived from services paid during such month exceeds the sum of— (i) the exempt amount described in section 223(d)(4)(A); and (ii) an amount equal to the individual’s expenses reasonably attributable to the earning of any income for such month. (C) Entitlement to any such benefit shall not terminate due to earnings derived from services. (D) The period of trial work described in section 222(c) shall not apply. (E) The provisions related to the termination month in subsection (a)(1) of section 223 shall not apply. (c) Authority to waive compliance with certain requirements In carrying out the demonstration project under this section, the Commissioner may waive compliance with the benefit requirements of this title and the requirements of section 1148 as they relate to the programs established under this title, insofar as necessary to carry out the demonstration project. (d) Opt out After the 120-month period described in subsection (b)(1)(A), an individual described in such subsection may opt out of the demonstration project. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8879 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 28, 2024 Mrs. Kim of California (for herself and Ms. Budzinski ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve claims, made under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, regarding military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act . 2. Improvement of claims based on military sexual trauma under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) Training for employees who process such claims (1) In general Subsection (c) of section 1166 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking members of teams established under subsection (a) are trained and inserting each employee of the Department who processes such a claim, communicates with a claimant regarding evidence supporting such a claim, or decides such a claim, receives annual sensitivity training and training ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) The Secretary shall update training under this subsection not less than once annually. . (2) Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding— (A) training provided under such subsection before such date; and (B) plans of the Secretary to carry out the amendments made by paragraph (1). (b) Expansion of duty To assist in obtaining records for a compensation claim Section 5103A(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting, after paragraph (1), the following new paragraph (2): (2) In the case of a claim under section 1166 of this title, the assistance provided by the Secretary under this section shall include obtaining the service personnel record and service medical record of the claimant. . (c) Sensitivity training for certain contracted health care professionals: report; improvements Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on— (1) sensitivity training required for health care professionals, contracted under section 504 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–275 ; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note), to perform examinations of veterans who make claims under section 1166 of title 38, United States Code; and (2) the plan of the Secretary to— (A) improve such sensitivity training; and (B) ensure that a veteran who makes such a claim is not retraumatized during such an examination by such a contracted health care professional.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8880 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 28, 2024 Mr. Duarte (for himself, Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Mr. Bost , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Valadao , and Mr. Harder of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of forms that the Secretary sends to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act . 2. Independent assessment of forms that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs sends to claimants (a) Agreement Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with an FFRDC for an assessment of forms that the Secretary sends to claimants. (b) Assessment An FFRDC that enters to an agreement under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary a written assessment, made in consultation with covered entities, of such forms. The assessment shall include the recommendations of the FFRDC regarding how the Secretary may make such forms clearer to claimants and better organized. (c) Report; implementation Not later than 90 days after the Secretary receives the assessment under subsection (b), the Secretary shall— (1) submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a copy of such assessment; and (2) implement the recommendations in the assessment that are in compliance with the laws administered by the Secretary. (d) Deadline for implementation The Secretary shall complete the implementation of such recommendations pursuant to subsection (c)(2) by not later than two years after the date on which the Secretary commences such implementation. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) The term FFRDC means a federally funded research and development center. (2) The term covered entities includes— (A) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; (B) an expert in laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; (C) a veterans service organization recognized under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code; and (D) an entity that advocates for veterans and survivors of veterans. (3) The term claimant has the meaning given such term in section 5100 of title 38, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8882 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 28, 2024 Mr. Arrington (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 treat amounts paid for private umbilical cord blood, or umbilical cord tissue, banking services as medical care expenses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Family Cord Blood Banking Act . 2. Amounts paid for private umbilical cord blood, or umbilical cord tissue, banking services treated as medical care expenses (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining medical care) 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 inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph: (E) for private umbilical cord blood, or umbilical cord tissue, banking services provided by any accredited bank which is in compliance with the regulations under section 361 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 264 ). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8883 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 28, 2024 Mr. Banks (for himself, Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Williams of New York , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Collins , Mr. Guest , and Ms. Boebert ) 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 disclose campus policies relating to responding to certain incidents of civil disturbance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Tax Dollars for College Encampments Act of 2024 . 2. HEA Amendments (a) Disclosure of campus security policy and campus crime statistics Section 485(f)(1)(J) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(1)(J) ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking A statement and inserting (i) A statement ; (2) by redesignating clause (i) as subclause (I) and adjusting the margins accordingly; (3) by inserting after subclause (I), as so redesignated, the following: (II) respond to incidents of civil disturbance occurring on the campus, including with respect to coordination of such response with State, local, and campus law enforcement; ; (4) by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as subclauses (III) and (IV), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; and (5) by adding at the end the following: (ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term incident of civil disturbance means a civil unrest activity (including a demonstration, riot, or strike) that disrupts the community in which it is taking place and requires intervention to— (I) maintain public safety; and (II) prevent the disruption of learning, as applicable. . (b) Accrediting agency or association operating procedures Section 496(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1099b(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (8), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (10) monitors an institution’s compliance with section 485(f)(1)(J). .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8884 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 28, 2024 Mr. Cárdenas (for himself and Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To require any delivery vehicle owned or leased by the United States Postal Service have a climate control unit, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Peggy Frank Memorial Act . 2. Requiring Postal Service delivery vehicles to have climate control units (a) Current vehicles (1) In general Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, any delivery vehicle owned or leased by the United States Postal Service as of that date shall be modified to include a climate control unit. (2) Annual report The Postmaster General shall submit a progress report to Congress not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and annually thereafter until the modifications required under this subsection are complete. (b) Future vehicles On or after the date of enactment of this Act, the Postmaster General may not purchase or lease any delivery vehicle for use by the United States Postal Service unless that vehicle has a climate control unit.