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II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3290 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 13, 2023 Ms. Cortez Masto introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish improvements and structural alterations as part of home health services for disabled veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act . 2. Amendments to authority of Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish improvements and structural alterations as part of home health services for disabled veterans (a) Increase Paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of section 1717 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting in the case of a veteran before the em dash; and (2) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following: (A) who first applied for benefits under this paragraph, for a non-service-connected condition, before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act , and whose condition the Secretary determines is service-connected after such date, $6,800; or (B) other than a veteran described in subparagraph (A), who first applied for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act , $9,000. . (b) Adjustment for inflation; cap on benefits Such subsection is further amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting, after paragraph (2), the following new paragraphs (3) and (4): (3) On the first day of each fiscal year, the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) shall— (A) increase by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the residential home cost of construction index established under section 2102(e)(3) of this title increased during the previous fiscal year; or (B) if such index did not increase during such previous fiscal year, remain the same. (4) The Secretary may not furnish more than three improvements or structural alterations under paragraph (2) to a veteran. . (c) Rule of construction A veteran who, before the date of the enactment of this Act, exhausted the eligibility of such veteran for benefits under such section, shall not be entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by this Act.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3293 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 14 (legislative day, November 13), 2023 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Tillis , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Casey , and Mr. Rounds ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration A BILL To provide for the creation of a Congressional time capsule in commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act . 2. Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule (a) Creation by Architect of the Capitol The Architect of the Capitol shall create a Congressional time capsule, to be known as the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule (in this Act referred to as the Time Capsule ). (b) Contents (1) Determination by congressional leadership The Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Office of the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Office of the Majority Leader of the Senate, and Office of the Minority Leader of the Senate shall jointly determine the contents of the Time Capsule, taking into account the requirements of paragraph (2). (2) Specifications The contents of the Time Capsule shall include— (A) a representative portion of all books, manuscripts, miscellaneous printed matter, memorabilia, relics, and other materials relating to the United States Semiquincentennial; (B) copies or representations of important legislative and institutional milestones of Congress during the time before the Time Capsule is buried; (C) a message from Congress to the future Congress when the Time Capsule will be opened; and (D) such other content as the offices described in paragraph (1) consider appropriate. (3) Consultation In carrying out this subsection, the offices described in paragraph (1) may consult with the Architect of the Capitol, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and such other entities of the Federal Government as the offices consider appropriate. (c) Duties of Architect The Architect of the Capitol shall— (1) prepare the Time Capsule to be sealed and buried on the West Lawn of the Capitol, at a location specified by the Architect, on or before July 4th, 2026, at a time which would permit individuals attending this event to also attend the burial of a time capsule in Independence Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania under section 7(f)(1) of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 ( 36 U.S.C. 101 note prec.); and (2) install a plaque to provide such information about the Time Capsule as the Architect considers appropriate. (d) Unsealing The Time Capsule shall be sealed until July 4th, 2276, on which date the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall present the Time Capsule to the 244th Congress, and such Congress shall determine how the contents within should be preserved or used. (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act, and any amounts so appropriated shall remain available until expended.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3296 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 14 (legislative day, November 13), 2023 Ms. Hassan (for herself, Mr. Young , Ms. Cortez Masto , and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and modify employer educational assistance programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act . 2. Temporary increase in exclusion for educational assistance programs In the case of taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023, and before January 1, 2026, section 127(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be applied by substituting $12,000 for $5,250 each place it appears. 3. Expenses for education-related tools and technology (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 127(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking equipment both places it appears in subparagraphs (A) and (C) thereof and inserting education-related tools and technology and other equipment . (b) Education-Related tools and technology Subsection (c) of section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) Education-related tools and technology For purposes of paragraph (1), the term education-related tools and technology includes any— (A) hand tools and construction equipment, (B) computer or peripheral equipment (as defined in section 168(i)(2)(B)), (C) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), (D) internet access and related services (including equipment or technology necessary for internet access), (E) internet, mobile, or virtual reality learning tools and technology, (F) licensure fees, materials, or other equipment, and (G) any other tools or technology as determined by the Secretary, provided to an employee which is required for the education of the employee or in connection with a course of instruction for the employee, or is required in order for the employee to obtain professional advancement, to obtain any certification, licensure, or employment under any State, regional or national guidelines or regulations applicable to a trade or other skilled profession, or to maintain such a certification, licensure, or employment through a continuing education program. . (c) Employee retention of education-Related tools and technology Paragraph (1) of section 127(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking completion of a course of instruction, and inserting completion of a course of instruction (other than education-related tools and technology not described in paragraph (8)(D)), . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred on or after the first day of the calendar quarter which includes the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3299 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 14 (legislative day, November 13), 2023 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Ms. Rosen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To provide that United States citizens evacuating Israel shall not be required to reimburse the United States Government, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saving Americans in Foreign Evacuations (SAFE) Act . 2. Requirement to provide free travel to United States citizens evacuating Israel Notwithstanding section 4(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2671(b)(2)(A)(ii) ), private United States citizens and permanent resident aliens evacuating Israel in response to the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas and the resulting war and civil unrest shall not be required to reimburse the United States Government for travel organized by the Department of State during fiscal year 2024 pursuant to such section. 3. Report (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report examining the feasibility of expanding the reimbursement requirement under section (2) to future evacuations worldwide. (b) Elements The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) The estimated annual costs of providing cost-free flights and other forms of transportation. (2) A description of the additional responsibilities the Department would bear under such a requirement. (3) A description of additional authorities the Department would need to under such a requirement. (4) A description of moral hazard issues that may arise from such a requirement. 4. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 for the Department of State to carry out activities under this Act.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3302 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 14 (legislative day, November 13), 2023 Mrs. Shaheen introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship A BILL To waive the guarantee fee for certain business loans made to veterans and spouses of veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Heroes Business Opportunity Act of 2023 . 2. Waiver of guarantee fee for certain business loans made to veterans and spouses of veterans Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (18)— (A) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking With respect and inserting Except as provided in subparagraph (C), with respect ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (C) Exception (i) In general Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the Administration may not collect a guarantee fee under subparagraph (A) with respect to a loan guaranteed under this subsection if— (I) the loan is not made under paragraph (36) or (37); (II) the loan is made to a veteran or spouse of a veteran; and (III) the deferred participation share of the total loan amount is not more than $1,000,000. (ii) Definition In this subparagraph, the term veteran or spouse of a veteran means— (I) a veteran; (II) an individual who is eligible to participate in the Transition Assistance Program established under section 1144 of title 10, United States Code; (III) a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces named in section 10101 of title 10, United States Code; (IV) the spouse of an individual described in subclause (I), (II), or (III); or (V) the surviving spouse (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) of an individual described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) who died while serving on active duty or as a result of a disability that is service-connected (as defined in such section). ; and (2) in paragraph (31)— (A) by striking subparagraph (G); and (B) by redesignating subparagraph (H) as subparagraph (G).
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3307 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2023 Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself, Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Warren , and Mrs. Blackburn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in encounter data under Medicare Advantage.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Encounter Data Enhancement Act . 2. Inclusion of certain information in encounter data under Medicare Advantage Section 1859 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–28 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (j) Inclusion of certain information in encounter data (1) In general In the case of any encounter data submitted by a Medicare Advantage plan with respect to an item or service furnished to an individual under such plan during a plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall require that such data include— (A) the type of payment from the plan to the provider, such as, but not limited to capitation, value-based, or fee-for-service; (B) the allowed amount for such item or service; (C) the amount of cost sharing (including deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance) imposed for such item or service; (D) an indicator identifying encounter records including the provision of an at-home health risk assessment by a specified assessment entity; (E) an indicator identifying encounter records including the provision of an at-home health risk assessment by an assessment entity not described in subparagraph (D); (F) an indicator identifying encounter records including the provision of an at-home health risk assessment by an entity not described in subparagraph (D) or (E); (G) an indicator identifying encounter records including the provision of a health risk assessment outside of the home by any entity; (H) an indicator of whether the item or service was provided in-network for the plan; and (I) the standard unique health identifier (described in section 1173(b)) of the ordering provider, in the case of data submitted with respect to— (i) durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies; (ii) laboratory tests; (iii) imaging services; (iv) home health services; and (v) other items or services as determined by the Secretary. (2) Definitions For purposes of this subsection: (A) Assessment entity The term assessment entity means an entity with a focus on furnishing in-home health risk assessments, as specified by the Secretary. (B) Specified assessment entity The term specified assessment entity means, with respect to an MA organization and a plan year, an assessment entity with respect to which such organization (or any person with an ownership or control interest (as defined in section 1124(a)(3)) in such organization) is a person with an ownership or control interest (as so defined). .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3308 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2023 Mr. Casey (for himself, Mr. Brown , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Fetterman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the number of local wage areas allowable within a General Schedule pay locality.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Locality Pay Equity Act of 2023 . 2. Limiting the number of local wage areas defined within a General Schedule pay locality (a) Local wage area limitation Section 5343(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i), by striking (but such and all that follows through are employed) ; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking and after the semicolon; (3) in paragraph (5), by striking the period after Islands and inserting ; and ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (6) the Office of Personnel Management shall define not more than 1 local wage area within a pay locality, except that this paragraph shall not apply to the pay locality designated as Rest of United States . . (b) General Schedule pay locality defined Section 5342(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period after employee and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) pay locality has the meaning given that term under section 5302. . 3. Regulations The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe any regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act, including regulations to ensure that the enactment of this Act shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay payable to any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee (as defined under section 5342(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code). 4. Applicability The amendments made by this Act shall apply on and after the first day of the first full pay period beginning at least 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3318 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2023 Mr. Cruz introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce measures requiring certain employees to refer to an individual by the preferred pronouns of such individual or a name other than the legal name of such individual, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding Honest Speech Act . 2. No Federal funds for compelled language (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be used for the purpose of implementing, administering, or enforcing any rule, policy, guidance, recommendation, or memorandum requiring an employee or contractor of any Federal agency or Department to use— (1) another person’s preferred pronouns if they are incompatible with such person’s sex; or (2) a name other than a person’s legal name when referring to such person. (b) Enforcement (1) In general All Federal agencies and Departments shall ensure that, not later than 30 days following a written notice from any employee or contractor described in subsection (a) regarding an alleged violation of subsection (a), a formal response to the notice is issued to the employee or contractor. (2) Private right of action In the case that the formal response issued under paragraph (1) does not represent a satisfactory outcome for the employee or contractor, any employee or contractor described in subsection (a) and aggrieved by a violation of subsection (a) may commence a civil action against the Federal agency or Department responsible for the alleged violation. (3) Relief In any action under this subsection, the court may award appropriate relief, including— (A) temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief; (B) compensatory damages; (C) punitive or exemplary damages, which may not exceed $100,000; and (D) reasonable fees for attorneys. (4) Statute of limitations An action under this subsection shall be brought not later than 1 year after the date on which the alleged violation of subsection (a) occurred. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Person The term person means an individual. (2) Sex The term sex means sex recognized based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3319 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2023 Mr. Moran (for himself, Mr. Warner , and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to address entities that are not considered to be investment companies for the purposes of that Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding American Entrepreneurship Act . 2. Investment companies Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–3(c)(1) ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), in the first sentence, by striking 250 persons and inserting 500 persons ; and (2) in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking $10,000,000 and inserting $50,000,000 .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3320 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2023 Mr. Marshall (for himself and Mr. Schmitt ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To provide that an individual may not serve as an employee in the executive branch for longer than 12 years, except for Presidential appointees, law enforcement officers, members of the military, and employees of the Department of Defense.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tenure Evaluation and Rotation Mandate Act or the TERM Act . 2. Limitation on term of service in the executive branch (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency means an agency, establishment, office, or other appointing authority in the executive branch of the Government of the United States. (2) Position The term position — (A) means a position as an employee of an agency; and (B) does not include— (i) a position for which appointment is made by the President; (ii) a position as a law enforcement officer; (iii) a position as a member of an Armed Force; or (iv) a position in the civil service in the Department of Defense. (b) Limitation Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, an individual may not serve for a total of more than 12 years in 1 or more positions. (c) Application to current employees (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), an individual serving in a position on the date of enactment of this Act who has served for a total of not less than 9 years in 1 or more positions may not serve in a position on or after the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Rule for separation from service An individual serving in a position on the date of enactment of this Act who has served for a total of not less than 9 years in 1 or more positions and who separates from service before the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act may not serve in a position on or after the date on which the individual has served in a position for a total of not less than 12 years.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3324 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2023 Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself, Ms. Hassan , Ms. Klobuchar , and Mrs. Gillibrand ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To modify the penalties for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1993.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious, and Outrageous Telephone Calls Act of 2023 or the DO NOT Call Act . 2. Penalties for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1993 (a) Criminal penalties (1) In general Section 227 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (k) Criminal penalties (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), any person who willfully and knowingly violates this section shall be imprisoned for not more than 1 year, fined under title 18, United States Code, or both. (2) Aggravated offense Any person who willfully and knowingly violates this section shall be imprisoned for not more than 3 years, fined under title 18, United States Code, or both if— (A) the person has previously been convicted under this subsection; (B) the offense involved initiating more than— (i) 100,000 calls in a 24-hour period; (ii) 1,000,000 calls in a 30-day period; or (iii) 10,000,000 calls in a 1-year period; (C) the person committed the offense with the intent to use the calls in furtherance of a felony or conspiracy to commit a felony; or (D) the offense caused loss to 1 or more persons aggregating $5,000 or more in value during any 1-year period. (3) Definitions For purposes of this subsection— (A) the term call includes a message or other communication; and (B) the term initiate , with respect to a call, includes the act of sending, making, or transmitting a call, message, or other communication, as applicable. . (2) Technical and conforming amendment Section 227(e)(5)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5)(B) ) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking section 501 and inserting subsection (k) . (b) Increased penalties for provision of inaccurate caller identification information Section 227(e)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking $10,000 and inserting $20,000 ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), in the first sentence, by striking $10,000 and inserting $20,000 .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3328 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2023 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Graham , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Tillis , and Ms. Hirono ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2023 . 2. National guard and reservists debt relief amendment Section 4(b) of the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–438 ; 122 Stat. 5000) is amended by striking 15-year and inserting 19-year .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3330 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2023 Mr. Braun (for himself, Ms. Hassan , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Budd , and Mr. Kaine ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To require the Secretary of Labor to conduct a study on the fiduciary duties of pharmacy benefit managers.

1. Study on fiduciary duties of pharmacy benefit managers (a) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, a study on the impacts of a change in policy described in subsection (b). (b) Policy described Under a policy referred to in subsection (a)— (1) an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services would be considered a fiduciary within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1002(21) ) with respect to a group health plan or group health insurance coverage; (2) such an entity would— (A) be subject to the responsibilities, obligations, and duties imposed on fiduciaries under part 4 of subtitle B of title I of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ); and (B) make the required fiduciary disclosure under section 408(b)(2)(B)(iii) of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 1108(b)(2)(B)(iii) ) with respect to the pharmacy benefit management services provided to the plan or coverage; (3) nothing would be construed to prohibit entities providing pharmacy benefits management services from retaining bona fide service fees in accordance with the requirements of section 408(b)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1108(b)(2) ); and (4) bona fide service fees would be per se unreasonable for purposes of this section and such section if such fees are— (A) based on drug price (such as wholesale acquisition cost) or drug benchmark price (such as average wholesale price); (B) discounts, rebates, fees, or other remuneration with respect to prescription drugs prescribed to participants or beneficiaries in the plan or coverage; or (C) otherwise determined by the Secretary to be unreasonable. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Bona fide service fees The term bona fide service fees means fees paid by a manufacturer, customer, or client (other than a group health plan or health insurance issuer) of an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services, to an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services, that represent fair-market value for bona fide, itemized services actually performed on behalf of the manufacturer, customer, or client and that the manufacturer, customer, or client would otherwise perform or contract for in the absence of the service arrangement, and that are not passed on in whole or in part to a client or customer of an entity, whether or not the entity takes possession of the drug. (2) Wholesale acquisition cost The term wholesale acquisition cost has the meaning given such term in section 1847A(c)(6)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–3a(c)(6)(B)).
II Calendar No. 249 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3343 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16 (legislative day, November 15), 2023 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Ms. Rosen ) introduced the following bill; which was read the first time November 27, 2023 Read the second time and placed on the calendar A BILL To provide that United States citizens evacuating Israel shall not be required to reimburse the United States Government, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saving Americans in Foreign Evacuations (SAFE) Act . 2. Requirement to provide free travel to United States citizens evacuating Israel Notwithstanding section 4(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2671(b)(2)(A)(ii) ), private United States citizens and permanent resident aliens evacuating Israel in response to the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas and the resulting war and civil unrest shall not be required to reimburse the United States Government for travel organized by the Department of State during fiscal year 2024 pursuant to such section. 3. Report (a) In general Not later than 185 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report examining the feasibility of expanding the reimbursement requirement under section (2) to future evacuations worldwide. (b) Elements The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) The estimated annual costs of providing cost-free flights and other forms of transportation. (2) A description of the additional responsibilities the Department would bear under such a requirement. (3) A description of additional authorities the Department would need to under such a requirement. (4) A description of moral hazard issues that may arise from such a requirement. 4. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 for the Department of State to carry out activities under this Act.

November 27, 2023 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3345 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 27, 2023 Ms. Ernst (for herself and Mr. King ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that floor plan financing includes the financing of certain trailers and campers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act . 2. Floor plan financing applicable to certain trailers and campers (a) In general Section 163(j)(9)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new flush sentence: Such term shall also include any trailer or camper which is designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or seasonal use and is designed to be towed by, or affixed to, a motor vehicle. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3347 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 27, 2023 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Tillis , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Marshall ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.

1. Imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall— (1) designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 ); and (2) impose, with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person the President determines is an official, agent, or affiliate of Ansarallah, the sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism). (b) Determination required Not later than 30 days after the President makes the designation required by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and imposes the sanctions required by paragraph (2) of that subsection, the President shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a determination regarding whether the following foreign persons are officials, agents, or affiliates of Ansarallah: (1) Abdul Malik al-Houthi. (2) Abd al-Khaliq Badr al-Din al-Houthi. (3) Abdullah Yahya al-Hakim. (c) Ansarallah defined In this section, the term Ansarallah means the movement known as Ansarallah, the Houthi movement, or any other alias.
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3356 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2023 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Moran , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Brown , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Hickenlooper , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Coons , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Sinema , and Mr. King ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to modify the role and duties of United States Postal Service police officers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Postal Police Reform Act of 2023 . 2. Role and duties of USPS police officers (a) In general Section 3061(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking (c)(1) and all that follows through the end of paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (c) (1) (A) The Postal Service may employ police officers for duty in connection with the protection of— (i) the mail; (ii) property owned or occupied by the Postal Service or under the charge and control of the Postal Service; (iii) persons on the property described in clause (ii); and (iv) on-duty employees of the Postal Service in any location in the United States. (B) The duty described in subparagraph (A) may occur in areas outside the property owned or occupied by the Postal Service to the extent necessary to effect the protection described in that subparagraph. ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking With respect to such property, such officers and inserting Any officer assigned to provide the protection described in paragraph (1)(A) ; and (3) in paragraph (3)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking such property and inserting the protection described in paragraph (1)(A) ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking committed against and all that follows and inserting the following: committed against— (i) property owned or occupied by the Postal Service or under the charge and control of the Postal Service; (ii) persons on the property described in clause (i); or (iii) on-duty employees of the Postal Service in any location in the United States. . (b) Technical amendment Section 3061(c)(2)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking Unites States and inserting United States .
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3357 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5120 Derry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the Hettie Simmons Love Post Office Building .

1. Hettie Simmons Love Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5120 Derry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, shall be known and designated as the Hettie Simmons Love 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 Hettie Simmons Love Post Office Building .

Passed the Senate April 23, 2024. Secretary
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3357 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2023 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Fetterman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5120 Derry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the Hettie Simmons Love Post Office Building .

1. Hettie Simmons Love Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5120 Derry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, shall be known and designated as the Hettie Simmons Love 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 Hettie Simmons Love Post Office Building .
II Calendar No. 324 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3357 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2023 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Fetterman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs February 6, 2024 Reported by Mr. Peters , without amendment A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5120 Derry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the Hettie Simmons Love Post Office Building .

1. Hettie Simmons Love Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5120 Derry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, shall be known and designated as the Hettie Simmons Love 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 Hettie Simmons Love Post Office Building .

February 6, 2024 Reported without amendment
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3361 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2023 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Markey , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Sanders , and Ms. Warren ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To prohibit the use of facial recognition technology in airports, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2023 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Administration The term Administration means the Transportation Security Administration. (2) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration. (3) Airport The term airport has the meaning given such term in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code. 3. Prohibition on use of facial recognition technology (a) In general The Administrator may not, for any purpose, use facial recognition technology or facial matching software in any airport unless such use is expressly authorized by an Act of Congress enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Disposal of facial biometrics Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall dispose of any facial biometric information, including images and videos, obtained through facial recognition technology or facial matching software of the Administration. 4. Amendments to Aviation and Transportation Security Act The Aviation and Transportation Security Act ( Public Law 107–71 ; 115 Stat. 597) is amended— (1) in section 109 ( 49 U.S.C. 114 note)— (A) in paragraph 6, by inserting , excluding facial recognition technology or facial matching software after imprints ; and (B) in paragraph 7, by inserting , excluding facial recognition technology or facial matching software, after technologies ; and (2) in section 137(d)(3) ( 49 U.S.C. 44912 note), by inserting , excluding facial recognition technology or facial matching software, after biometrics . 5. Additional modifications with respect to air transportation security Section 44903 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(3), by inserting , excluding facial recognition technology or facial matching software, after other technology ; (2) in subsection (g)(2)(G), by inserting , excluding facial recognition technology or facial matching software, after technologies ; and (3) in subsection (h)(4)(E), by inserting , excluding facial recognition technology or facial matching software, after technology .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3363 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2023 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Scott of Florida , and Mr. Cruz ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To reauthorize the Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023 . 2. Extension of sanctions imposed with respect to Venezuela (a) Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act Section 165(c)(6) of the Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act ( 22 U.S.C. 9753(c)(6) ) is amended by striking the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting December 31, 2025 . (b) Venezuelan Arms Restriction Act Section 166(e) of the Venezuelan Arms Restriction Act ( 22 U.S.C. 9754(e) ) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following new paragraph: (1) December 31, 2025; or . (c) VERDAD Act of 2019 Section 183(b) of the Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development Act of 2019 ( 22 U.S.C. 9763 ) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2025 . (d) Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014 Section 5(e) of the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014 (Public Law 113– 278; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2025 .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3364 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30, 2023 Mr. Luján (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to authorize the use of certain grants to prevent suicide or overdose by children, adolescents, and young adults, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes against Fatalities Act of 2023 or the Kid PROOF Act of 2023 . 2. Substance abuse treatment services for children, adolescents, and young adults Section 7102(c) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–7a(c)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting and suicide before for children ; (2) in paragraph (2)(A)— (A) in clause (vi), by striking or at the end; (B) in clause (vii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (viii) a health care agency, health care site, facility, nonprofit entity, or provider treating children and adolescents (including any such agency, site, facility, or provider specializing in pediatrics and family medicine), a child and adolescent mental and behavioral health specialist, a children’s hospital, a hospital emergency department, or a health facility or program operated by or in accordance with a contract with or grant from the Indian Health Service. ; (3) in paragraph (4)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking or at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (D) in the case of an eligible entity described in paragraph (2)(A)(viii), or in the case of an eligible entity that is an Indian tribe or a tribal organization, interventions, with the consent of parents or legal guardians of minors, to support the prevention of, treatment of, and recovery from suicide or overdose by children, adolescents, and young adults, by— (i) providing counseling to parents or legal guardians on best practices to prevent overdose and suicide; and (ii) furnishing supplies to parents or legal guardians to prevent the misuse of lethal means commonly used in overdose or suicide. ; and (4) in paragraph (9)— (A) by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2024 through 2028 ; (B) by striking There is authorized and inserting the following: (A) In general There is authorized ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (B) Allocation of amounts Of the amount appropriated under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year, not less than $2,000,000 shall be allocated to awarding grants pursuant to subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (4). .
II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3365 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30, 2023 Mr. Wyden introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that low alcohol by volume kombucha is exempt from any excise taxes and any regulations under chapter 53 of such Code which are imposed on alcoholic beverages.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act or KOMBUCHA . 2. Tax-free production of low alcohol by volume kombucha (a) Exemption from tax on wine Section 5042(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Low alcohol by volume kombucha (A) In general Subject to regulations prescribed by the Secretary, low alcohol by volume kombucha shall not be subject to— (i) tax as wine, or (ii) the provisions of subchapter F. (B) Definition For purposes of this chapter, the term low alcohol by volume kombucha means a beverage which— (i) is fermented solely by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, (ii) contains not more than 1.25 percent of alcohol by volume, (iii) is sold or offered for sale as kombucha, and (iv) is derived from— (I) fermentable sugars, including sugar, malt or malt substitute, honey, and fruit juice, and (II) plant materials, including tea and coffee. . (b) Exemption from tax on beer Section 5053 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j), and (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection: (i) Production of low alcohol by volume kombucha Subject to regulations prescribed by the Secretary, low alcohol by volume kombucha (as defined in section 5042(a)(4)(B)) shall not be subject to— (1) tax as beer, or (2) the provisions of subchapter G. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to calendar quarters beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.