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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 286 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Ms. Escobar (for herself, Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Foster , Ms. Jacobs , Mr. Allred , Mr. Moulton , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Evans , Mr. Thompson of California , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Pressley , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Doggett , Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Himes , Ms. Brownley , Ms. Ross , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Auchincloss , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Wild , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Morelle , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Kilmer , Ms. Norton , Mr. García of Illinois , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. Payne , Ms. Chu , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Connolly , Ms. Plaskett , Mrs. Torres of California , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. Ruppersberger , Mr. Casten , Mr. Soto , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Mr. Lynch , Ms. Meng , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mrs. Trahan , Ms. Balint , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Cicilline , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Bush , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Horsford , Mr. Takano , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Bowman , Ms. Stevens , Ms. Wexton , Mr. Keating , Mr. Carbajal , Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Leger Fernandez , Ms. Stansbury , Ms. Tokuda , Mr. Gomez , Ms. Sherrill , Ms. Adams , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Mrs. Fletcher , Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Robert Garcia of California , Mr. Nickel , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Scanlon , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Sewell , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Green of Texas , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Peters , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Trone , Ms. DeGette , Mrs. Sykes , Ms. Sánchez , Mr. Sarbanes , and Mr. Carson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to health care providers to enhance the physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2023 . 2. Grants to health care providers to enhance security Part P of title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280g et seq. ) (as amended by Public Law 117–328 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 399V–8. Grants to health care providers to enhance security (a) In general The Secretary may award grants to health care providers to pay for security services and otherwise enhance the physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients to ensure safe access. (b) Use of funds A health care provider receiving a grant under this section may use the grant to pay the costs of necessary security services and enhancements to physical access and cyber security, including video surveillance camera systems, data privacy enhancements, and structural improvements. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 287 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Mr. Fitzgerald (for himself, Ms. Foxx , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Posey , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Issa , Mr. Guest , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Steil , Mr. Carey , Mr. Clyde , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Bost , Mr. Perry , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Hunt , and Mr. Gaetz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that local educational agencies applying for certain Federal education funds post the curriculum for elementary and secondary schools online, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Curriculum Review of Teachings Transparency Act or the CRT Transparency Act . 2. State and local educational agency plans (a) Assurances from States Section 1111(g)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (M), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (N), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (O) the State will ensure that each local educational agency in the State posts the curriculum for each elementary school and secondary school grade level on a publicly accessible website of the agency. . (b) Assurances from local educational agencies Section 1112(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6312(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (8) post the curriculum for each elementary school and secondary school grade level on a publicly accessible website of the agency. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 288 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 or SOPRA . 2. Judicial review of statutory and regulatory interpretations Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking To the extent necessary and inserting (a) To the extent necessary ; (2) by striking decide all relevant questions of law, interpret constitutional and statutory provisions, and ; (3) by inserting after of the terms of an agency action the following and decide de novo all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of constitutional and statutory provisions, rules made by agencies, and interpretative rules, general statements of policy, and all other agency guidance documents. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this subsection shall apply in any action for judicial review of agency action authorized under any provision of law. No law may exempt any such civil action from the application of this section except by specific reference to this section ; and (4) by striking The reviewing court shall— and inserting the following: (b) The reviewing court shall— .

Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 288 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Mr. Fitzgerald (for himself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Duncan , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Buck , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Jackson of Texas , and Mr. Cline ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 . 2. Judicial review of statutory and regulatory interpretations Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking To the extent necessary and inserting (a) To the extent necessary ; (2) by striking decide all relevant questions of law, interpret constitutional and statutory provisions, and ; (3) by inserting after of the terms of an agency action the following and decide de novo all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of constitutional and statutory provisions, and rules made by agencies. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this subsection shall apply in any action for judicial review of agency action authorized under any provision of law. No law may exempt any such civil action from the application of this section except by specific reference to this section ; and (4) by striking The reviewing court shall— and inserting the following: (b) The reviewing court shall— .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 288 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 20, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 or SOPRA . 2. Judicial review of statutory and regulatory interpretations Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking To the extent necessary and inserting (a) To the extent necessary ; (2) by striking decide all relevant questions of law, interpret constitutional and statutory provisions, and ; (3) by inserting after of the terms of an agency action the following and decide de novo all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of constitutional and statutory provisions, rules made by agencies, and interpretative rules, general statements of policy, and all other agency guidance documents. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this subsection shall apply in any action for judicial review of agency action authorized under any provision of law. No law may exempt any such civil action from the application of this section except by specific reference to this section ; and (4) by striking The reviewing court shall— and inserting the following: (b) The reviewing court shall— .

Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk. Lisa P. Grant, Deputy Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 60 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 288 [Report No. 118–83] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Mr. Fitzgerald (for himself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Duncan , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Buck , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Jackson of Texas , and Mr. Cline ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary June 1, 2023 Additional sponsors: Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Brecheen , and Mr. Fry June 1, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 11, 2023 A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 or SOPRA . 2. Judicial review of statutory and regulatory interpretations Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking To the extent necessary and inserting (a) To the extent necessary ; (2) by striking decide all relevant questions of law, interpret constitutional and statutory provisions, and ; (3) by inserting after of the terms of an agency action the following and decide de novo all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of constitutional and statutory provisions, and rules made by agencies. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this subsection shall apply in any action for judicial review of agency action authorized under any provision of law. No law may exempt any such civil action from the application of this section except by specific reference to this section ; and (4) by striking The reviewing court shall— and inserting the following: (b) The reviewing court shall— .

June 1, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 290 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2023 . 2. Annual reports (a) Deadlines (1) In general Section 60121(c) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 120 and inserting 60 . (2) Conforming amendment Section 60126(a)(1)(E) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 120 and inserting 60 . (b) Notifications Section 60126(a)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking section 60122; and and inserting paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 60122(b); . (c) Conditions Section 60126(a) of title 51, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: (3) all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees pursuant to section 60122; and . (d) Tiers Section 60126(a)(1) of title 51, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (E), by inserting and at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) a list of all applications submitted and licenses granted in accordance therewith, listed by tier as defined in regulation, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization; . (e) Sunset Section 60126 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2020 and inserting September 30, 2030 .

Passed the House of Representatives January 30, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 290 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Mr. Lucas (for himself and Ms. Lofgren ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To provide for transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2023 . 2. Annual reports (a) Deadlines (1) In general Section 60121(c) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 120 and inserting 60 . (2) Conforming amendment Section 60126(a)(1)(E) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 120 and inserting 60 . (b) Notifications Section 60126(a)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking section 60122; and and inserting paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 60122(b); . (c) Conditions Section 60126(a) of title 51, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: (3) all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees pursuant to section 60122; and . (d) Tiers Section 60126(a)(1) of title 51, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (E), by inserting and at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) a list of all applications submitted and licenses granted in accordance therewith, listed by tier as defined in regulation, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization; . (e) Sunset Section 60126 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2020 and inserting September 30, 2030 .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 290 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To provide for transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2023 . 2. Annual reports (a) Deadlines (1) In general Section 60121(c) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 120 and inserting 60 . (2) Conforming amendment Section 60126(a)(1)(E) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 120 and inserting 60 . (b) Notifications Section 60126(a)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking section 60122; and and inserting paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 60122(b); . (c) Conditions Section 60126(a) of title 51, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: (3) all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees pursuant to section 60122; and . (d) Tiers Section 60126(a)(1) of title 51, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (E), by inserting and at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) a list of all applications submitted and licenses granted in accordance therewith, listed by tier as defined in regulation, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization; . (e) Sunset Section 60126 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2020 and inserting September 30, 2030 .

Passed the House of Representatives January 30, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 291 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Mr. Fitzgerald (for himself, Mr. Bost , Mr. Posey , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Baird , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Hunt , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Mast , and Mr. Gaetz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that a member of the Armed Forces, granted a general discharge under honorable conditions on the sole basis that such member failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID–19, is eligible for certain educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vaccine Discharge Parity Act . 2. Certain educational assistance for a member of the Armed Forces granted a general discharge under honorable conditions on the sole basis that such member failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID–19 (a) All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Section 3011(a)(3)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking an honorable discharge; and inserting an em dash; and (2) by inserting at the end the following new clauses: (i) an honorable discharge; or (ii) a general discharge under honorable conditions on the sole basis that the individual failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID–19; . (b) Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Section 3311(c) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) A general discharge under honorable conditions on the sole basis that the individual failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID–19. . (c) Loan fees The loan fee table in section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking January 14, 2031 each place it appears and inserting March 1, 2031 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 292 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, as the William L. Reynolds Post Office Building .

1. William L. Reynolds Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, shall be known and designated as the William L. Reynolds 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 William L. Reynolds Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives October 2, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, 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. 292 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, as the William L. Reynolds Post Office Building .

1. William L. Reynolds Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, shall be known and designated as the William L. Reynolds 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 William L. Reynolds Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 292 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Mr. Mike Garcia of California (for himself, Mr. Panetta , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. Obernolte , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Issa , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Costa , Mrs. Kim of California , Mr. Peters , Mr. DeSaulnier , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Kiley , Mr. Correa , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Schiff , and Ms. Porter ) 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 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, as the William L. Reynolds Post Office Building .

1. William L. Reynolds Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, shall be known and designated as the William L. Reynolds 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 William L. Reynolds Office Building .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 292 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 3, 2023 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 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, as the William L. Reynolds Post Office Building .

1. William L. Reynolds Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, shall be known and designated as the William L. Reynolds 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 William L. Reynolds Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives October 2, 2023. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
II Calendar No. 328 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 292 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 3, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs February 6, 2024 Reported by Mr. Peters , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, as the William L. Reynolds Post Office Building .

1. William L. Reynolds Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, shall be known and designated as the William L. Reynolds 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 William L. Reynolds Office Building .

February 6, 2024 Reported without amendment
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 293 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Ms. Houlahan (for herself, Mr. Bacon , Mr. Kildee , Ms. Salazar , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Fallon , Ms. Davids of Kansas , Mr. Obernolte , Mr. Trone , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Slotkin , Miss González-Colón , Mr. Cohen , Mrs. Kim of California , Mr. Costa , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Moskowitz , Ms. Budzinski , Mr. Pappas , Mr. Cleaver , Ms. Wild , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Peters , Mr. Kim of New Jersey , Mr. Keating , Ms. Titus , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Schneider , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Ms. DeLauro , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Phillips , Mr. Bera , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Ms. Tokuda , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Correa , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Levin , Ms. Caraveo , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Courtney , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Baird , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , and Mr. Carson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act . 2. Prohibition on certain exports (a) In general The Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by inserting after section 163 ( 42 U.S.C. 6243 ) the following: 164. Prohibition on certain exports (a) In general The Secretary shall prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products drawn down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, under any provision of law, to— (1) the People’s Republic of China; (2) the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; (3) the Russian Federation; (4) the Islamic Republic of Iran; (5) any other country the government of which is subject to sanctions imposed by the United States; and (6) any entity owned, controlled, or influenced by— (A) a country referred to in any of paragraphs (1) through (5); or (B) the Chinese Communist Party. (b) Waiver The Secretary may issue a waiver of the prohibition described in subsection (a) if the Secretary certifies that any export or sale authorized pursuant to the waiver is in the national security interests of the United States. (c) Rule Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of the Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act, the Secretary shall issue a rule to carry out this section. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Drawdown and sale of petroleum products Section 161(a) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6241(a) ) is amended by inserting and section 164 before the period at the end. (2) Clerical amendment The table of contents for the Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 163 the following: Sec. 164. Prohibition on certain exports. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 294 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Mr. Keating (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the United States Government from recognizing the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over any portion of the sovereign territory of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act . 2. Prohibition against United States recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over any portion of Ukraine (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States not to recognize the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over any portion of the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine, including its airspace and its territorial waters. (b) Prohibition In accordance with subsection (a), no Federal department or agency may take any action or extend any assistance that implies recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over any portion of the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine, including its airspace and its territorial waters.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 295 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Mr. Keating (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on Russian participation in the G7 (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to exclude the Russian Federation from the Group of Seven or reconstitute a Group of Eight that includes the Russian Federation. (b) Limitation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to take any action to support or facilitate— (1) the participation of the Russian Federation in a Group of Seven proceeding; or (2) the reconstitution of a Group of Eight that includes the Russian Federation.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 296 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Ms. Mace introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from using charter air transportation until Congress enacts a law reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commercial Cabins for Cabinet Members Act . 2. Prohibition on use of charter air transportation The Secretary of Transportation may not use charter air transportation until Congress enacts a law that authorizes appropriations to carry out activities of the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 297 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Mr. Mast (for himself, Mr. Duncan , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Van Drew , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Babin , Mr. Posey , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Allen , Mrs. McClain , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Steube , Ms. Tenney , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Burchett , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Bost , Mr. Perry , Mr. Massie , Mr. Stauber , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Hunt , Mr. Cline , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Fallon , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Finstad , Mr. Zinke , and Mr. Donalds ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary concerned to reinstate a member involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of the refusal of such member to receive a vaccination against COVID–19.

1. Reinstatement of members involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces on the basis of refusal to receive vaccinations against COVID–19 (a) Reinstatement At the election of a covered individual, the Secretary concerned shall reinstate such covered individual— (1) as a member of the Armed Force concerned; and (2) in the grade held by such covered individual immediately before the involuntary separation of the covered individual. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered individual means an individual involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of the refusal of such individual to receive a vaccination against COVID–19. (2) The term Secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 298 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act . 2. Access to capital for rural-area small businesses Section 4(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78d(j) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4)(C), by inserting rural-area small businesses, after women-owned small businesses, ; and (2) in paragraph (6)(B)(iii), by inserting rural-area small businesses, after women-owned small businesses, .

Passed the House of Representatives January 30, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 298 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Mr. Mooney (for himself, Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Pappas , and Ms. Leger Fernandez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act . 2. Access to capital for rural-area small businesses Section 4(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78d(j) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4)(C), by inserting rural-area small businesses, after women-owned small businesses, ; and (2) in paragraph (6)(B)(iii), by inserting rural-area small businesses, after women-owned small businesses, .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 298 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act . 2. Access to capital for rural-area small businesses Section 4(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78d(j) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4)(C), by inserting rural-area small businesses, after women-owned small businesses, ; and (2) in paragraph (6)(B)(iii), by inserting rural-area small businesses, after women-owned small businesses, .

Passed the House of Representatives January 30, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 299 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Mr. Norcross (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend title 39, United States Code, to direct the United States Postal Service to establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Care Packages for Our Heroes Act of 2023 . 2. Establishment of rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office (a) In general Section 3632 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Exemption Notwithstanding subsection (a), not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Postal Service shall establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office address whereby such packages may not be charged a zoned rate greater than the zone 2 rate (as that term is defined in section 608.9 of the Domestic Mail Manual, or any successor manual). . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 2401 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) As reimbursement to the Postal Service for the costs of carrying out subsection (d) of section 3632, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Postal Service for any fiscal year an amount equal to the revenue difference between the estimated revenue the Postal Service would have received during such fiscal year if such subsection had not been enacted and the estimated revenue the Postal Service would receive during such fiscal year as a result of carrying out such subsection. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 301 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Mr. Rose (for himself, Mr. Massie , Mr. Bacon , and Mrs. Harshbarger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize rewards regarding the identification of credible information regarding the origins of COVID–19, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Unmasking the Origins of COVID–19 Act . 2. Authorization for reward Subsection (b) of section 36 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2708 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (12), by striking or after the semicolon at the end; (2) in paragraph (13), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (14) the identification of— (A) the origins of COVID–19; (B) any person or entity involved in the coverup of the origins of COVID–19; or (C) nonpublic information related to gain of function research conducted at or in connection with Chinese laboratories, including the Wuhan Institute of Virology, with respect to coronaviruses, that has been covered up by the Government of the People’s Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 302 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing certain courses of study relating to cybersecurity and energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023 . 2. Energy cybersecurity university leadership activities (a) In general In coordination with the activities authorized under title VIII of division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ), the Secretary of Energy shall support the development of a next-generation energy-specific cybersecurity workforce by— (1) providing financial assistance, on a competitive basis, for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education to support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing a course of study that integrates cybersecurity competencies within disciplines associated with energy infrastructure needs; (2) providing graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with research traineeship experiences at National Laboratories and utilities; and (3) conducting outreach to historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and minority-serving institutions. (b) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the implementation of the activities described in subsection (a). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Historically Black college and university The term historically Black college and university has the meaning given the term part B institution in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1061 ). (2) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). (3) Minority-serving institution The term minority-serving institution means an eligible institution under section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) ). (4) National Laboratory The term National Laboratory has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 ). (5) Tribal College or University The term Tribal College or University has the meaning given such term in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b) ).

Passed the House of Representatives February 6, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 302 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Ms. Ross (for herself and Mr. Carey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing certain courses of study relating to cybersecurity and energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023 . 2. Energy cybersecurity university leadership program (a) Program (1) Establishment The Secretary of Energy shall establish an Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Program (referred to in this section as the Program ) to carry out the activities described in paragraph (2). (2) Program activities The Secretary of Energy shall— (A) provide financial assistance, on a competitive basis, for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education to support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing a course of study that integrates cybersecurity competencies within disciplines associated with energy infrastructure needs; (B) provide graduate students and postdoctoral researchers supported under the Program with research traineeship experiences at National Laboratories and utilities; and (C) conduct outreach to historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and minority-serving institutions. (b) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the development and implementation of the Program. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Department The term Department means the Department of Energy. (2) Historically Black college and university The term historically Black college and university has the meaning given the term part B institution in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1061 ). (3) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). (4) Minority-serving institution The term minority-serving institution means an eligible institution under section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) ). (5) National Laboratory The term National Laboratory has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 ). (6) Tribal College or University The term Tribal College or University has the meaning given such term in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b) ).
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 302 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing certain courses of study relating to cybersecurity and energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2023 . 2. Energy cybersecurity university leadership activities (a) In general In coordination with the activities authorized under title VIII of division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ), the Secretary of Energy shall support the development of a next-generation energy-specific cybersecurity workforce by— (1) providing financial assistance, on a competitive basis, for scholarships, fellowships, and research and development projects at institutions of higher education to support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing a course of study that integrates cybersecurity competencies within disciplines associated with energy infrastructure needs; (2) providing graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with research traineeship experiences at National Laboratories and utilities; and (3) conducting outreach to historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and minority-serving institutions. (b) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the implementation of the activities described in subsection (a). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Historically Black college and university The term historically Black college and university has the meaning given the term part B institution in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1061 ). (2) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). (3) Minority-serving institution The term minority-serving institution means an eligible institution under section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) ). (4) National Laboratory The term National Laboratory has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 ). (5) Tribal College or University The term Tribal College or University has the meaning given such term in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b) ).

Passed the House of Representatives February 6, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 304 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Ms. Stefanik (for herself, Mr. LaLota , Mr. Garbarino , Ms. Tenney , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Molinaro , Mr. Williams of New York , Mr. D'Esposito , Mr. Langworthy , Mr. Lawler , and Mr. Santos ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To authorize grants for States, and units of local government that take efforts to stop enabling repeat violence, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering Our Communities Act or the SERVE Our Communities Act . 2. SERVE Our Communities grant program (a) Authorization The Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, is authorized to make grants to eligible States and units of local government for the purposes described in subsection (c). (b) Eligibility In order to be eligible for a grant under this section, a State or unit of local government— (1) shall allow a State court or magistrate to consider the danger an individual poses to the community when determining bail or pretrial release conditions; and (2) shall have taken steps during the previous calendar year to prevent repeat offenses by violent offenders, including— (A) enacting a law that allows a State court or magistrate to consider the danger an individual poses to the community when determining bail or pretrial release conditions; (B) expanding efforts of that jurisdiction to hire and retain law enforcement officers and prosecutorial staff; or (C) administering a public education program to combat anti-police sentiment and improve community-police relations. (c) Use of funds A State or unit of local government that receives a grant under this section may use such funds for the purposes described in section 211(b) of the Second Chance Act of 2007 ( 34 U.S.C. 60531(b) ). (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029 to carry out this section. (e) Definitions In this section, the terms State and unit of local government have the meanings given such terms in section 901 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10251 ).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 306 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Mr. Thanedar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 11 of the United States Code to stop abusive student loan collection practices in bankruptcy cases.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stopping Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices in Bankruptcy Act of 2023 . 2. Amendment Section 523(d) of title 11 of the United States Code is amended by striking of this section and inserting or the debtor requests a determination of the dischargeability of a debt based on undue hardship under subsection (a)(8) . 3. Effective date; application of amendment (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendment The amendment made by this Act shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.