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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5388 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. Balderson (for himself and Mr. Buchanan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of certain technologies and medical devices under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act . 2. Coverage of certain technologies and medical devices Section 1852(a)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–22(a)(3) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting subparagraphs (D) and (E) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Coverage of certain technologies and medical devices (i) In general For plan year 2025 and subsequent plan years, in addition to any supplemental health care benefits otherwise provided under this paragraph, an MA plan, including a specialized MA plan for special needs individuals (as defined in section 1859(b)(6)), may provide the supplemental benefits described in clause (ii). (ii) Supplemental benefits described (I) In general The supplemental benefits described in this clause are as follows: (aa) A medical device or technology that has a national coverage determination or local coverage determination under this title for an indication that is different than the indication for such coverage determination. (bb) A technology that does not fit into another benefit category under this title. (II) Authority to waive uniformity requirements The Secretary may, only with respect to supplemental benefits provided under this subparagraph, waive the uniformity requirements under this part, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. .
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5390 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing in the United States products for critical infrastructure sectors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act . 2. Study on critical infrastructure manufacturing in the United States (a) Study Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall conduct a study to— (1) identify, within each critical infrastructure sector, any product that is in high demand and is being imported due to a manufacturing, material, or supply chain constraint in the United States; (2) analyze the costs and benefits of manufacturing in the United States any product identified under paragraph (1), including any effects on— (A) jobs, employment rates, and labor conditions in the United States; and (B) the cost of the product; (3) identify any product identified under paragraph (1) that feasibly may be manufactured in the United States; and (4) analyze the feasibility of, and any impediments to, manufacturing any product identified under paragraph (3) in— (A) a rural area; (B) an industrial park; or (C) an industrial park in a rural area. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (1) submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study required by subsection (a), with recommendations relating to manufacturing in the United States products identified under subsection (a)(3); and (2) make the report available to the public on the website of the Department of Commerce. (c) Limitation on authority This section may not be construed to provide the Secretary of Commerce with authority to compel a person to provide information described in this section. (d) Definition of critical infrastructure sector In this section, the term critical infrastructure sector means each of the 16 designated critical infrastructure sectors identified in Presidential Policy Directive 21 of February 12, 2013 (Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience).

Passed the House of Representatives May 14, 2024. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5390 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself, Mr. Bucshon , Ms. Spanberger , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , and Ms. Schrier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing in the United States products for critical infrastructure sectors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act . 2. Study on critical infrastructure manufacturing in the United States (a) Study Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall conduct a study to— (1) identify, within each critical infrastructure sector, any product that is in high demand and is being imported due to a manufacturing, material, or supply chain constraint in the United States; (2) analyze the costs and benefits of manufacturing in the United States any product identified under paragraph (1), including any effects on— (A) jobs, employment rates, and labor conditions in the United States; and (B) the cost of the product; (3) identify any product identified under paragraph (1) that feasibly may be manufactured in the United States; and (4) analyze the feasibility of, and any impediments to, manufacturing any product identified under paragraph (3) in— (A) a rural area; (B) an industrial park; or (C) an industrial park in a rural area. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (1) submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study required by subsection (a), with recommendations relating to manufacturing in the United States products identified under subsection (a)(3); and (2) make the report available to the public on the website of the Department of Commerce. (c) Limitation on authority This section may not be construed to provide the Secretary of Commerce with authority to compel a person to provide information described in this section. (d) Definition of critical infrastructure sector In this section, the term critical infrastructure sector means each of the 16 designated critical infrastructure sectors identified in Presidential Policy Directive 21 of February 12, 2013 (Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience).
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5390 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 15, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing in the United States products for critical infrastructure sectors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act . 2. Study on critical infrastructure manufacturing in the United States (a) Study Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall conduct a study to— (1) identify, within each critical infrastructure sector, any product that is in high demand and is being imported due to a manufacturing, material, or supply chain constraint in the United States; (2) analyze the costs and benefits of manufacturing in the United States any product identified under paragraph (1), including any effects on— (A) jobs, employment rates, and labor conditions in the United States; and (B) the cost of the product; (3) identify any product identified under paragraph (1) that feasibly may be manufactured in the United States; and (4) analyze the feasibility of, and any impediments to, manufacturing any product identified under paragraph (3) in— (A) a rural area; (B) an industrial park; or (C) an industrial park in a rural area. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (1) submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study required by subsection (a), with recommendations relating to manufacturing in the United States products identified under subsection (a)(3); and (2) make the report available to the public on the website of the Department of Commerce. (c) Limitation on authority This section may not be construed to provide the Secretary of Commerce with authority to compel a person to provide information described in this section. (d) Definition of critical infrastructure sector In this section, the term critical infrastructure sector means each of the 16 designated critical infrastructure sectors identified in Presidential Policy Directive 21 of February 12, 2013 (Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience).

Passed the House of Representatives May 14, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 415 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5390 [Report No. 118–499] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself, Mr. Bucshon , Ms. Spanberger , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , and Ms. Schrier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce May 10, 2024 Additional sponsors: Ms. Blunt Rochester and Ms. Craig May 10, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing in the United States products for critical infrastructure sectors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act . 2. Study on critical infrastructure manufacturing in the United States (a) Study Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall conduct a study to— (1) identify, within each critical infrastructure sector, any product that is in high demand and is being imported due to a manufacturing, material, or supply chain constraint in the United States; (2) analyze the costs and benefits of manufacturing in the United States any product identified under paragraph (1), including any effects on— (A) jobs, employment rates, and labor conditions in the United States; and (B) the cost of the product; (3) identify any product identified under paragraph (1) that feasibly may be manufactured in the United States; and (4) analyze the feasibility of, and any impediments to, manufacturing any product identified under paragraph (3) in— (A) a rural area; (B) an industrial park; or (C) an industrial park in a rural area. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (1) submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study required by subsection (a), with recommendations relating to manufacturing in the United States products identified under subsection (a)(3); and (2) make the report available to the public on the website of the Department of Commerce. (c) Limitation on authority This section may not be construed to provide the Secretary of Commerce with authority to compel a person to provide information described in this section. (d) Definition of critical infrastructure sector In this section, the term critical infrastructure sector means each of the 16 designated critical infrastructure sectors identified in Presidential Policy Directive 21 of February 12, 2013 (Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience).

May 10, 2024 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. 5392 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. Dunn of Florida (for himself and Ms. Tenney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure timely review of local coverage determination requests under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2023 . 2. Ensuring timely review of local coverage determination requests under the Medicare program Section 1862(l)(5) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(l)(5) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Timeframe for decisions on requests for local coverage determinations (i) In general The Secretary shall require each Medicare administrative contractor that receives a document that identifies itself as a request for a local coverage determination on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph to determine whether such request is a complete request or an incomplete request not later than 30 days after such contractor receives such document. (ii) Notification with respect to incomplete requests In the case a Medicare administrative contractor makes a determination described in clause (i) with respect to a document so described that such document is an incomplete request for a local coverage determination, not later than 60 days after the date on which such contractor received such document, such contractor shall transmit to the entity that submitted such document a notification of such determination that includes a specification of each item of additional information needed to make such document a complete request for a local coverage determination. (iii) Decision timeline for complete requests In the case a Medicare administrative contractor makes a determination described in clause (i) with respect to a document so described that such document is an complete request for a local coverage determination, not later than 9 months after the date on which such contractor received such document, such contractor shall— (I) complete any necessary research relating to such request; (II) consult with outside experts on such request; (III) undertake a 45-day public comment period on such request; and (IV) issue a decisions with respect to such request. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5397 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Dunn of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of external infusion pumps and non-self-administrable home infusion drugs under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act of 2023 . 2. Medicare coverage of external infusion pumps and non-self-administrable home infusion drugs (a) Clarifying appropriate for use in the home criteria for DME definition Section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(n) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: An external infusion pump and associated infusion drug or other associated supplies shall be treated as meeting the appropriate for use in the home requirement applied to the definition of durable medical equipment under section 414.202 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor to such regulation) and shall be covered as durable medical equipment under this title if each of the following criteria (as described in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Expanded Classification of External Infusion Pumps as Durable Medical Equipment published in the Federal Register on November 4, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 70404)) is satisfied: (1) The Food and Drug Administration-required labeling requires the home infusion drug associated with the pump to be prepared immediately prior to administration or administered by a health care professional or both. (2) A qualified home infusion therapy supplier (as defined in subsection (iii)(3)(D)) administers the drug or biological in a safe and effective manner in the patient’s home (as defined in subsection (iii)(3)(B)). (3) The labeling described in paragraph (1) specifies infusion via an external infusion pump as a possible route of administration, at least once per month, for the drug. . (b) Implementation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any home infusion drug associated with an external infusion pump that satisfies the criteria described in each of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(n) ), as added by subsection (a), shall be included in the Local Coverage Determination on External Infusion Pumps made under title XVIII of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 , et seq.) (LCD number L33794) (and any successor LCD), and payment shall be authorized for home infusion therapy services provided in association with any such drug, effective as of the date of the enactment of this section or the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the drug, whichever comes later.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5400 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Rose , and Mr. Krishnamoorthi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure pharmacy access and choice for Medicare beneficiaries.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines Act or the NO PBMs Act . 2. Assuring pharmacy access and choice for Medicare beneficiaries Section 1860D–4(b)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104(b)(1) ) is amended by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: (A) In general (i) Participation of any willing pharmacy A PDP sponsor offering a prescription drug plan or a pharmacy benefit manager acting to develop a pharmacy network on behalf of such plan shall permit the participation of any pharmacy that meets the standard contract terms and conditions under such plan to participate as a network pharmacy of such plan. (ii) Contract terms and conditions In accordance with clause (i), contract terms and conditions offered by such PDP sponsor or pharmacy benefit manager shall be reasonable and relevant. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall establish standards for reasonable and relevant contract terms and conditions for purposes of this clause. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5403 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. Emmer (for himself, Mr. Bacon , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Bost , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Fallon , Mr. Fitzgerald , Mr. Flood , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Gosar , Ms. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Hern , Mr. Hill , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Kean of New Jersey , Mr. Kiley , Mrs. Kim of California , Mr. LaTurner , Mrs. Lesko , Ms. Letlow , Mr. Loudermilk , Mrs. Luna , Ms. Mace , Mr. Meuser , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Mills , Mr. Norman , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Posey , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Self , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Steil , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Yakym , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Lawler , Mrs. Wagner , Mrs. Houchin , Ms. Hageman , and Mr. Barr ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act . 2. Prohibition on Federal reserve banks relating to certain products or services for individuals and prohibition on directly issuing a central bank digital currency Section 13 of the Federal Reserve Act is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (15) A Federal reserve bank shall not— (A) offer products or services directly to an individual; (B) maintain an account on behalf of an individual; or (C) issue a central bank digital currency, or any digital asset that is substantially similar under any other name or label, directly to an individual. . 3. Prohibition on Federal reserve banks indirectly issuing a central bank digital currency Section 13 of the Federal Reserve Act, as amended by section 2, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (16) (A) A Federal reserve bank shall not offer a central bank digital currency, or any digital asset that is substantially similar under any other name or label, indirectly to an individual through a financial institution or other intermediary. (B) Subparagraph (A) may not be construed to prohibit any dollar-denominated currency that is open, permissionless, and private, and fully preserves the privacy protections of United States coins and physical currency. . 4. Prohibition on the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy Section 10 of the Federal Reserve Act is amended by inserting before paragraph (12) the following new paragraph: (11) Prohibition on the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee shall not use any central bank digital currency, or any digital asset that is substantially similar under any other name or label, to implement monetary policy. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5405 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself, Mr. Evans , Ms. Stefanik , Ms. Lee of Nevada , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Gottheimer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To ensure that a fair percentage of Federal cancer research funds are dedicated to pediatric cancer research.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2023 . 2. Percentage of Federal cancer research funds required To be used for pediatric cancer research (a) In general For fiscal year 2024 and each subsequent fiscal year, the President shall ensure that, of the total amount of Federal funds obligated for cancer research, the percentage obligated for pediatric cancer research is equal to the percentage described in subsection (b). (b) Percentage The percentage described in this subsection is the percentage constituted by the ratio of the number of individuals who are under the age of 18 residing in the United States at the end of the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year to which subsection (a) is being applied, to the total number of individuals residing in the United States at such time, as determined by the Bureau of the Census.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5408 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. Higgins of New York (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to update the resource limit for supplemental security income eligibility.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act . 2. Update in eligibility for the supplemental security income program (a) Update in resource limit for individuals and couples Section 1611(a)(3) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382(a)(3) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking $2,250 and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting $20,000 in calendar year 2023, and shall be increased as described in section 1617(d) for each subsequent calendar year. ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking $1,500 and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting $10,000 in calendar year 2023, and shall be increased as described in section 1617(d) for each subsequent calendar year. . (b) Inflation adjustment Section 1617 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382f ) is amended— (1) in the section heading, by inserting ; inflation adjustment after benefits ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) In the case of any calendar year after 2023, each of the amounts specified in section 1611(a)(3) shall be increased by multiplying each such amount by the quotient (not less than 1) obtained by dividing— (1) the average of the consumer price index for all urban consumers (all items; United States city average, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor) for the 12-month period ending with September of the preceding calendar year, by (2) such average for the 12-month period ending with September 2022. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5409 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. Luetkemeyer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs , and Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to determine whether a national security review is needed for reportable agricultural land transactions referred by the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding American Farms from Foreign Influence Act . 2. Consideration of certain agricultural land transactions Section 721(b)(1) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 ( 50 U.S.C. 4565(b)(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (I) Consideration of certain agricultural land transactions (i) In general Not later than 30 days after receiving notification from the Secretary of Agriculture of a reportable agricultural land transaction, the Committee shall determine— (I) whether the transaction is a covered transaction; and (II) if the Committee determines that the transaction is a covered transaction, whether the Committee should initiate a review pursuant to subparagraph (D), or take another action authorized under this section, with respect to the reportable agricultural land transaction. (ii) Reportable agricultural land transaction In this subparagraph, the term reportable agricultural land transaction means a transaction— (I) that the Secretary of Agriculture has reason to believe is a covered transaction; (II) that involves the acquisition of an interest in agricultural land by a foreign person, other than by a foreign person of an excepted foreign state or an excepted real estate foreign state, as such terms are defined in regulations prescribed by the Committee; and (III) with respect to which a person is required to submit a report to the Secretary of Agriculture under section 2(a) of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5411 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Crenshaw , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Womack , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Fleischmann , Ms. Mace , and Mr. Grothman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Clothes Washers .

1. Prohibition on rulemaking The Secretary of Energy may not finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Clothes Washers (88 Fed. Reg. 13520 (March 3, 2023)) or any substantially similar rule.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5417 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Ms. Tenney (for herself and Ms. Salazar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the denial of admission to the United States for individuals subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act or the SEVER Act . 2. Denial of visas to certain representatives to United Nations Section 407(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 ( Public Law 101–246 ; 8 U.S.C. 1102 note) is amended by striking ; and and inserting , or is subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876 ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to imposing sanctions with respect to Iran), as in effect on September 15, 2022; and .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5418 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. Trone (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Kuster , and Mrs. McClain ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title V of the Public Health Service Act.

1. Short title; findings (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Honoring National Recovery Month Act . (b) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) National Recovery Month is an annual observance in the United States to celebrate individuals who are in recovery from a substance use disorder or mental illness, and to educate the public and combat stigma with respect to substance use disorders and mental illnesses. (2) 2023 is the 34th observance of National Recovery Month. (3) Over 81,000 people died from drug overdoses during the period beginning in July 2019 and ending in June 2020, and 47,000 people died from suicide in 2019 in the United States. (4) Fatal overdoses in the United States increased from 2018 to 2019, and overdoses have increased since the onset of the COVID–19 pandemic. (5) A June 2020 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 41 percent of adults are experiencing an adverse mental health or behavioral health condition, including 31 percent who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, 11 percent who are seriously considering suicide, and 13 percent who are starting or increasing their substance use to cope with stress or emotions related to COVID–19. 2. National Recovery Month activities Part D of title V of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290dd et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 552A. National Recovery Month activities (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall carry out activities, or enter into an agreement with a national organization with experience coordinating activities in recognition of National Recovery Month to carry out activities— (1) to develop toolkits, public service announcements, webinars, graphics, and other communication materials with respect to National Recovery Month; (2) to develop, maintain, and update appropriate websites with respect to National Recovery Month; (3) to develop and distribute best practices for community engagement with respect to National Recovery Month; and (4) to celebrate individuals in recovery from substance use disorders or mental illness, educate the public on treatment of and recovery from substance use disorders or mental illness, combat stigma pertaining to substance use disorders or mental illness, and engage stakeholders in their participation in such activities. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5419 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. Walberg (for himself, Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Moore of Utah , and Mr. Cuellar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act . 2. Definitions Section 3(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(e) ) is amended by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: (6) The term employee does not include any direct seller or qualified real estate agent (as such terms are defined in section 3508(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5420 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Trone , Ms. Mace , Ms. Pettersen , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Norton , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Casten , Ms. Crockett , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Salinas , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Carson , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , and Ms. Jackson Lee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To require the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance and regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act or the WORK to Save Lives Act . 2. Non-mandatory guidance for employers concerning opioid overdose reversal medication (a) In general Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor, acting through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, shall issue nonmandatory guidance to employers on— (1) acquiring and maintaining opioid overdose reversal medication; and (2) training employees on an annual basis on the usage of such medication. (b) Employer defined In this section, the term employer has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 652 ), except that such term does not include the United States Postal Service. 3. Mandatory regulations for Federal agencies concerning opioid overdose reversal medication (a) In general Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor, acting through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, shall issue regulations to require each Federal agency to— (1) acquire and maintain opioid overdose reversal medication; and (2) train employees on an annual basis on the usage of such medication. (b) Federal agency defined In this section, the term Federal agency means any agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government, including the Veterans Health Administration, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of title 38, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5422 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself and Mrs. Beatty ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require FinCEN to establish a small business working group, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Working Group Act . 2. Small Business Working Groups (a) In general Section 310(g)(5)(A) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in clause (vi) by striking and at the end; (2) in clause (vii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting the following at the end: (viii) each year, hold a small business working group to— (I) share information about the effectiveness of beneficial ownership information; (II) promote coordination between FinCEN and the small business community; and (III) and provide guidance to small businesses about beneficial ownership reporting obligations. . (b) Appropriations No additional amounts may be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by subsection (a).
V 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5423 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mrs. Harshbarger introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Uwe Romeike, Hannelore Romeike, Daniel Romeike, Lydia Romeike, Josua Romeike, Christian Romeike, and Damaris Romeike.

1. Permanent resident status for Uwe Romeike, Hannelore Romeike, Daniel Romeike, Lydia Romeike, Josua Romeike, Christian Romeike, and Damaris Romeike (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Uwe Romeike, Hannelore Romeike, Daniel Romeike, Lydia Romeike, Josua Romeike, Christian Romeike, and Damaris Romeike shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Uwe Romeike, Hannelore Romeike, Daniel Romeike, Lydia Romeike, Josua Romeike, Christian Romeike, or Damaris Romeike enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Uwe Romeike, Hannelore Romeike, Daniel Romeike, Lydia Romeike, Josua Romeike, Christian Romeike, and Damaris Romeike, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 7, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Uwe Romeike, Hannelore Romeike, Daniel Romeike, Lydia Romeike, Josua Romeike, Christian Romeike, and Damaris Romeike shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5426 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to provide a link to resources for submitting reports on suspected fraud relating to certain COVID–19 loans.

1. Website to report fraud relating to certain COVID–19 loans (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall include on the primary website of the Administration a link to a website of the Office of the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration regarding reporting fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and misconduct, and containing a resource for individuals to report suspected cases of fraud with respect to a covered loan to the Administration. (b) Covered loan defined In this section, the term covered loan means— (1) a loan made under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a) ); or (2) a loan made under section 7(b) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b) ) in response to COVID–19 during the covered period (as defined in section 1110(a) of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9009 )).

Passed the House of Representatives February 29, 2024. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5426 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2023 Ms. Van Duyne (for herself and Mr. Landsman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to provide a link to resources for submitting reports on suspected fraud relating to certain COVID–19 loans.

1. Website to report fraud relating to certain COVID–19 loans (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall include on the primary website of the Administration a link to a website of the Office of the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration regarding reporting fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and misconduct, and containing a resource for individuals to report suspected cases of fraud with respect to a covered loan to the Administration. (b) Covered loan defined In this section, the term covered loan means— (1) a loan made under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a) ); or (2) a loan made under section 7(b) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b) ) in response to COVID–19 during the covered period (as defined in section 1110(a) of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9009 )).
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5426 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 5, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship AN ACT To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to provide a link to resources for submitting reports on suspected fraud relating to certain COVID–19 loans.

1. Website to report fraud relating to certain COVID–19 loans (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall include on the primary website of the Administration a link to a website of the Office of the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration regarding reporting fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and misconduct, and containing a resource for individuals to report suspected cases of fraud with respect to a covered loan to the Administration. (b) Covered loan defined In this section, the term covered loan means— (1) a loan made under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a) ); or (2) a loan made under section 7(b) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b) ) in response to COVID–19 during the covered period (as defined in section 1110(a) of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9009 )).

Passed the House of Representatives February 29, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 179 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5426 [Report No. 118–220] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2023 Ms. Van Duyne (for herself and Mr. Landsman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business September 26, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Small Business ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to provide a link to resources for submitting reports on suspected fraud relating to certain COVID–19 loans.

1. Website to report fraud relating to certain COVID–19 loans (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall include on the primary website of the Administration a link to a website of the Office of the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration regarding reporting fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and misconduct, and containing a resource for individuals to report suspected cases of fraud with respect to a covered loan to the Administration. (b) Covered loan defined In this section, the term covered loan means— (1) a loan made under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a) ); or (2) a loan made under section 7(b) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b) ) in response to COVID–19 during the covered period (as defined in section 1110(a) of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9009 )).

September 26, 2023 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5427 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To prohibit individuals convicted of defrauding the Government from receiving any assistance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Assistance prohibited after fraud conviction (a) In general Section 16 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 645 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Financial assistance prohibition (1) In general An associate of a small business concern who is finally convicted of any crime involving or relating to financial misconduct or a false statement with respect to a covered loan or grant shall be ineligible to receive any financial assistance from the Administrator, other than financial assistance under section 7(b). (2) Business concerns A small business concern that has as an associate an individual subject to paragraph (1) shall be ineligible to receive any financial assistance from the Administrator, other than financial assistance under section 7(b). (3) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Associate The term associate means, with respect to a small business concern— (i) an officer, director, or owner of more than 20 percent of the equity of, or a key employee of, such small business concern; (ii) any entity not less than 20 percent owned or controlled by one or more individuals referred to in clause (i); and (iii) any other individual or entity in control of or controlled by such small business concern, except for a licensed small business investment company (as defined in section 103(3) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 662(3) ). (B) Covered loan or grant The term covered loan or grant means— (i) a loan made under— (I) paragraph (36) or (37) of subsection (a) of section 7 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636 ); or (II) subsection (b) of such section in response to the COVID–19 pandemic; or (ii) a grant made under— (I) section 5003 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( 15 U.S.C. 9009c ); or (II) section 324 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9009a ). (C) Finally convicted The term finally convicted means, with respect to an individual or entity, that such individual or entity has been convicted of an offense and such conviction— (i) has not been appealed and is no longer appealable because the time for taking an appeal has expired; or (ii) has been appealed and the appeals process for such conviction is completed. . (b) Applicability Subsection (h) of section 16 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 645 ), as added by subsection (a) of this Act, shall not apply to any contract or other agreement entered into by the Government prior to the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives November 28, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.