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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3250 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Morelle (for himself and Mr. Langworthy ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To recognize the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum in Rochester, New York.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Museum of Play Recognition Act . 2. Designation of National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York (a) Congressional recognition Congress— (1) recognizes that the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum, DBA Strong Museum, located in Rochester, New York, is the only museum of its kind that exists for the exclusive purpose of exploring the ways in which play encourages learning, creativity, and discovery, and how it illuminates cultural history; and (2) officially designates the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum as the National Museum of Play. (b) Effect of recognition; designation The National Museum of Play recognized in subsection (a) is not a unit of the National Park System and the designation under subsection (a) shall not be construed to require or permit Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the Museum.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3250 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 11 (legislative day, April 10), 2024 Received AN ACT To recognize the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum in Rochester, New York.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Museum of Play Recognition Act . 2. Designation of National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York (a) Congressional recognition Congress— (1) recognizes that the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum, DBA Strong Museum, located in Rochester, New York, is the only museum of its kind that exists for the exclusive purpose of exploring the ways in which play encourages learning, creativity, and discovery, and how it illuminates cultural history; and (2) officially designates the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum as the National Museum of Play. (b) Effect of recognition; designation The National Museum of Play recognized in subsection (a) is not a unit of the National Park System and the designation under subsection (a) shall not be construed to require or permit Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the Museum.

Passed the House of Representatives April 10, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB House Calendar No. 68 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3250 [Report No. 118–437] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Morelle (for himself and Mr. Langworthy ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources April 2, 2024 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed A BILL To recognize the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum in Rochester, New York.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Museum of Play Recognition Act . 2. Designation of National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York (a) Congressional recognition Congress— (1) recognizes that the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum, DBA Strong Museum, located in Rochester, New York, is the only museum of its kind that exists for the exclusive purpose of exploring the ways in which play encourages learning, creativity, and discovery, and how it illuminates cultural history; and (2) officially designates the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum as the National Museum of Play. (b) Effect of recognition; designation The National Museum of Play recognized in subsection (a) is not a unit of the National Park System and the designation under subsection (a) shall not be construed to require or permit Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the Museum.

April 2, 2024 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3251 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Moylan (for himself, Mrs. Radewagen , Mrs. González-Colón , Ms. Mace , Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Sablan , Mr. Ciscomani , Mr. Hunt , Mr. Langworthy , Mr. Mills , and Mr. Strong ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To permit the territories of the United States to provide and furnish statues for placement in National Statuary Hall.

1. Short title (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Equality in the Halls of Congress Act . 2. Placement of statues from territories in National Statuary Hall (a) Placement of statues Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: For purposes of this section, the term State includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. . (b) Conforming amendment relating to replacement of statues Section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 ( 2 U.S.C. 2132 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) For purposes of this section, the term State includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3252 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To authorize additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Colorado Judgeship Act . 2. Additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado (a) Additional district judgeships The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 3 additional district judges for the district of Colorado. (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table in section 133(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to Colorado and inserting the following: Colorado 10 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3253 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Panetta (for himself, Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Beyer , and Mr. Moore of Utah ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the differential wage payment credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reservist Pay Equity Act of 2023 . 2. Expansion of employer wage credit for employees who are active duty members of the uniformed services (a) Increase in differential wage payment credit Section 45P(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 20 percent and inserting 50 percent . (b) Adjustment for inflation Section 45P(b) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Adjustment for inflation In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2023, the $20,000 amount in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (A) such dollar amount, multiplied by (B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, by substituting calendar year 2022 for calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. If the amount as increased under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $100, such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3256 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Hern , Mr. Norman , Mr. Perry , Mr. Crenshaw , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Grothman , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Alford , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Allen , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Finstad , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Babin , Mr. Sessions , and Mr. Moolenaar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources , and Science, Space, and Technology , 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 provide that Executive Order 14096 shall have no force or effect.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Executive Climate Overreach Act . 2. Executive Order 14096 Executive Order 14096 (88 Fed. Reg. 25251; relating to revitalizing our Nation's commitment to environmental justice for all) shall have no force or effect.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3259 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Quigley (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Kaptur , and Mr. Bucshon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To make nationals of Ukraine who are present in the United States eligible for REAL ID benefits, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the REAL ID Eligibility for Ukraine Act or the RIDE for Ukraine Act . 2. REAL ID benefits Section 401(b) of the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 note(b)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) a driver’s license or identification card under section 202 of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (division B of Public Law 109–13 ; U.S.C. 30301 note), notwithstanding subsection (c)(2)(B) of such Act. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3260 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Sablan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase the payment limit under Medicaid for the Northern Mariana Islands.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Mariana Islands Medicaid Equivalence Act . 2. Increasing payment limit under Medicaid for the Northern Mariana Islands Section 1108(g)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1308(g)(2)(D) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking clause (ii) and inserting clauses (ii) through (iv) ; (2) in clause (ii), by striking and at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) for fiscal year 2024, the amount determined under subparagraph (E) with respect to American Samoa for such fiscal year; and .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3267 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Ms. Slotkin (for herself and Mr. Wittman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To authorize the provision of non-medical counseling services to a member of the Armed Forces, or a dependent of such member, by a mental health professional, without regard to the location of the provider or recipient of such services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Comforting Our Military Families through On-base or Remote Treatment Act or the COMFORT Act . 2. Non-medical counseling services for military families (a) Non-Medical counseling services Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a mental health professional described in subsection (b) may provide non-medical counseling services to military families at any location in a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States, without regard to where the provider or recipient of such services is located, if the provision of such services is within the scope of the authorized Federal duties of the provider. (b) Covered mental health professionals A mental health professional described in this subsection is a person who is— (1) a currently licensed or certified mental health care provider who holds an unrestricted license or certification that is— (A) issued by a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States; and (B) recognized by the Secretary of Defense; (2) a member of the Armed Forces, a civilian employee of the Department of Defense, or a contractor designated by the Secretary; and (3) performing authorized duties for the Department of Defense under a program or activity referred to in subsection (a).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3268 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Smith of Washington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act, to establish within the Office of Minority Health, the position of Outreach Coordinator, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This title may be cited as the Grant Assistance and Technical Education Act . 2. Outreach coordinator Section 1707(d) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300u–6(d) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Outreach coordinator (A) In general In carrying out subsection (b), the Secretary shall establish within the Office, the position of Outreach Coordinator. The Outreach Coordinator shall be appointed by the Secretary, and shall report directly to the Director in the Office of Minority Health. (B) Duties The duties of the Outreach Coordinator shall consist of assisting community-based organizations navigate the application for, and any associated conditions on the receipt of, funding available to nongovernmental organizations under grant programs administered by the Secretary. (C) Priority In providing assistance under subparagraph (B), the Outreach Coordinator shall give priority to community-based organizations that— (i) have had a significant impact on the community served by the organization involved, with respect to providing culturally competent and culturally specific care; (ii) demonstrate a connection to marginalized groups in the community served by the organization involved; and (iii) have less experience in applying for an receiving funding described in subparagraph (B). . 3. Assistance to community-based organizations Section 1707(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300u–6(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Assistance to community-based organizations The Deputy Assistant Secretary shall award grants to State and local public health entities for purposes of— (A) coordinating with community-based organizations for the purposes of public health messaging and assisting in carrying out programs administered by the Secretary; (B) hiring and training employees of such entities; (C) subgranting funds to community-based organizations to carry out programs to promote health priorities in marginalized communities; and (D) providing technical assistance to such organizations to meet reporting requirements under grant programs administered by the Secretary. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3269 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Stanton (for himself, Mr. Fitzgerald , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Stauber , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Correa , and Mr. Biggs ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act . 2. Exemption of certain less-than-lethal projectile devices from restrictions under title 18 , United States Code (a) In general Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the 2nd sentence of paragraph (3), by inserting or a less-than-lethal projectile device before the period; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (38) The term less-than-lethal projectile device means a device with a bore or multiple bores, that— (A) is not designed or intended to expel a projectile at a velocity exceeding 500 feet per second by any means; and (B) is designed or intended to be used in a manner that is not likely to cause death or serious bodily injury. . 3. Exemption of certain less-than-lethal projectile devices from firearms and ammunition tax (a) In general Section 4182 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e) and by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection: (d) Less-than-Lethal projectile devices The tax imposed by section 4181 shall not apply to any less-than-lethal projectile device (as defined in section 921(a)(38) of title 18, United States Code) or any less-than-lethal shells or cartridges designed for use in such a device. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to articles sold by the manufacturer, producer, or importer after the date of the enactment of this Act. 4. Exemption of certain less-than-lethal projectile devices from National Firearms Act Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: Such term shall not include any less-than-lethal projectile device (as defined in section 921(a)(38) of title 18, United States Code). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3270 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mrs. Steel (for herself, Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Kustoff , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Feenstra , and Mrs. Miller of West Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently increase the standard deduction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanent Tax Cuts for American Families Act of 2023 . 2. Increase in standard deduction made permanent (a) In general Section 63(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking $4,400 in subparagraph (B) and inserting $18,000 , and (2) by striking $3,000 in subparagraph (C) and inserting $12,000 . (b) Inflation adjustment Section 63(c)(4) of such Code is amended to read as follows: (4) Adjustments for inflation (A) In general Each dollar amount in paragraph (2)(B), (2)(C), or (5) or subsection (f) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (i) such dollar amount, multiplied by (ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting for 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof— (I) in the case of the dollar amounts contained in paragraph (2)(B) or (2)(C), 2017 , (II) in the case of the dollar amounts contained in paragraph (5)(A) or subsection (f), 1987 , and (III) in the case of the dollar amount contained in paragraph (5)(B), 1997 . (B) Rounding If any increase under this clause is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 63(c) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (7). (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3271 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Ms. Stefanik (for herself, Mr. Harder of California , and Mrs. Hinson ) 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 exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act . 2. Exclusion of child care in computing overtime compensation (a) In general Section 7(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 207(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting payments or reimbursements for child or dependent care services; after by the employer; ; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking or at the end; (3) in paragraph (8)(D)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (9) the value of any child or dependent care services provided by an employer. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to overtime compensation required to be paid for workweeks beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3273 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds for any DEI activity in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminate DEI in the Military Act . 2. Prohibition on use of funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion activities in the military (a) In general No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for any DEI activity of— (1) an Armed Force; (2) a national service academy; or (3) the Department of Defense. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term DEI activity includes, with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion— (A) a training; (B) a program; (C) educational material; (D) a position of employment; and (E) an appointment. (2) The term national service academy means the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Coast Guard Academy, or the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3274 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Ms. Strickland (for herself and Ms. Salazar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the 3-month State residency requirement for applicants for naturalized citizenship do not apply with respect to spouses of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty at a location in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act . 2. No State residency requirement for spouses of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty at a location in the United States Section 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1430 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) In the case of a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty at a location in the United States, the requirement under subsection (a) of this section and under section 316(a) that a person have resided within the State or the Service district in the United States in which the applicant filed his application for at least three months shall not apply. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3275 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mrs. Torres of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to establish a pilot grant program to address damage from mudslides that occur after a wildland fire, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mudslide Recovery Act . 2. Mudslide Recovery Grant Program (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries concerned shall jointly establish a pilot grant program to make grants on a competitive basis to eligible recipients to implement innovative solutions to repair the damage caused by mudslides that occur after a wildland fire. (b) Applications To be eligible for a grant under this section, an eligible recipient shall submit to the Secretaries concerned an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretaries concerned jointly determine is appropriate. (c) Definitions In this Act: (1) Eligible recipient The term eligible recipient means— (A) a State, an Indian Tribe, or a forestry agency of a State or Indian Tribe; (B) a local government; (C) a fire department; and (D) a non-profit organization, including a homeowner association that assists communities located in an area with a risk of wildland fires. (2) Secretaries concerned The term Secretaries concerned means the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (3) State The term State means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030.
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3277 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Emergency Leadership Act . 2. Functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 203 of the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7133(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) Energy emergency and energy security functions, including— (A) responsibilities with respect to infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, supply, and emergency planning, coordination, response, and restoration; and (B) upon request of a State, local, or tribal government or energy sector entity, and in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, provision of technical assistance, support, and response capabilities with respect to energy security threats, risks, and incidents. . (b) Coordination The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the functions of the Secretary described in section 203(a)(12) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (as added by this Act) are performed in coordination with relevant Federal agencies.

Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2024. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3277 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Walberg (for himself and Ms. Blunt Rochester ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Emergency Leadership Act . 2. Functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 203 of the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7133(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) Energy emergency and energy security functions, including— (A) responsibilities with respect to infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, supply, and emergency planning, coordination, response, and restoration; and (B) upon request of a State, local, or tribal government or energy sector entity, and in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, provision of technical assistance, support, and response capabilities with respect to energy security threats, risks, and incidents. . (b) Coordination The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the functions of the Secretary described in section 203(a)(12) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (as added by this Act) are performed in coordination with relevant Federal agencies.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3277 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 6, 2024 Received AN ACT To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Emergency Leadership Act . 2. Functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 203 of the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7133(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) Energy emergency and energy security functions, including— (A) responsibilities with respect to infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, supply, and emergency planning, coordination, response, and restoration; and (B) upon request of a State, local, or tribal government or energy sector entity, and in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, provision of technical assistance, support, and response capabilities with respect to energy security threats, risks, and inci- dents. . (b) Coordination The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the functions of the Secretary described in section 203(a)(12) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (as added by this Act) are performed in coordination with relevant Federal agencies.

Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 331 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3277 [Report No. 118–402] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Walberg (for himself and Ms. Blunt Rochester ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce February 29, 2024 Additional sponsors: Mr. Latta , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Bilirakis , Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Balderson , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Hudson , Ms. Barragán , and Mrs. Dingell February 29, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Emergency Leadership Act . 2. Functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 203 of the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7133(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) Energy emergency and energy security functions, including— (A) responsibilities with respect to infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, supply, and emergency planning, coordination, response, and restoration; and (B) upon request of a State, local, or tribal government or energy sector entity, and in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, provision of technical assistance, support, and response capabilities with respect to energy security threats, risks, and incidents. . (b) Coordination The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the functions of the Secretary described in section 203(a)(12) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (as added by this Act) are performed in coordination with relevant Federal agencies.

February 29, 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. 3280 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2023 Mr. Guthrie introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 provide that a project to remove and replace communications equipment or services listed under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act or the TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act . 2. Application of NEPA and NHPA to covered communications equipment or services (a) NEPA exemption A Federal authorization with respect to a covered project may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ). (b) National Historic Preservation Act exemption A covered project may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered project The term covered project means a project to permanently remove covered communications equipment or services (as defined in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 ( 47 U.S.C. 1608 )) and to replace such covered communications equipment or services with communications equipment or services (as defined in such section) that are not covered communications equipment or services (as so defined). (2) Federal authorization The term Federal authorization — (A) means any authorization required under Federal law with respect to a covered project; and (B) includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law with respect to a covered project.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3291 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2023 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Moran ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 provide that an eligible facilities request under section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act . 2. Application of NEPA and NHPA to wireless facilities deployment Section 6409(a)(3) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 ( 47 U.S.C. 1455(a)(3) ) is amended to read as follows: (3) Application of NEPA; NHPA (A) NEPA exemption A Federal authorization with respect to an eligible facilities request may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ). (B) National Historic Preservation Act exemption An eligible facilities request may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (C) Federal authorization defined In this paragraph, the term Federal authorization — (i) means any authorization required under Federal law with respect to an eligible facilities request; and (ii) includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law with respect to an eligible facilities request. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3292 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2023 Mr. Walberg introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 provide that a project for the deployment or modification of a communications facility entirely within a brownfield site is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act . 2. Application of NEPA and NHPA to brownfields (a) NEPA exemption A Federal authorization with respect to a covered project may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ). (b) National Historic Preservation Act exemption A covered project may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Communications facility The term communications facility has the meaning given the term communications facility installation in section 6409(d) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 ( 47 U.S.C. 1455(d) ). (3) Covered project The term covered project means a project— (A) for the deployment or modification of a communications facility that is to be carried out entirely within a brownfield site (as defined in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601 )); and (B) for which a permit, license, or approval from the Commission is required or that is otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. (4) Federal authorization The term Federal authorization — (A) means any authorization required under Federal law with respect to a covered project; and (B) includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law with respect to a covered project.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3297 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2023 Mr. Fulcher introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 ensure that certain broadband projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023 . 2. Exemptions for certain broadband projects (a) NEPA exemption The issuance of a Federal authorization with respect to a broadband project carried out in a right-of-way may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ). (b) National Historic Preservation Act exemption A broadband project carried out in a right-of-way may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Broadband project The term broadband project means an installation, by a broadband provider on Federal land, of wireline or wireless broadband infrastructure that enables a user to originate and receive high-quality voice, data, graphics, and video telecommunications, including copper lines, fiber optic lines, communications towers, buildings, or other improvements. (2) Broadband provider The term broadband provider means a provider of wireline or wireless broadband infrastructure that enables a user to originate and receive high-quality voice, data, graphics, and video telecommunications. (3) Federal authorization The term Federal authorization — (A) means any authorization required under Federal law with respect to a project; and (B) includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law with respect to a project. (4) Right-of-way The term right-of-way — (A) means— (i) the area on, below, or above a roadway, highway, street, sidewalk, alley, or similar property (whether currently or previously used in such manner); and (ii) any land immediately adjacent to and contiguous with property described in clause (i) that is within the right-of-way grant; and (B) does not include a portion of the Interstate System (as such term is defined in section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3298 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2023 Mr. Allen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to require States and political subdivisions of States to streamline certain fees relating to broadband infrastructure in order to receive grant funds under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Broadband Expansion And Deployment Fee Equity and Efficiency Act of 2023 or the BEAD FEE Act of 2023 . 2. Streamlining of certain fees relating to broadband infrastructure required to receive grant funds under BEAD Program Section 60102(e) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 47 U.S.C. 1702(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Streamlining of certain fees relating to broadband infrastructure required After the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Assistant Secretary may not make available to an eligible entity grant funds under this section (except for grant funds under paragraph (1)(C)) if the eligible entity, or any political subdivision of the eligible entity, charges a fee to consider a request for authorization to place, construct, or modify infrastructure for the provision of broadband service, or a fee for use of a right-of-way or infrastructure in a right-of-way owned or managed by the entity or political subdivision for the placement, construction, or modification of infrastructure for the provision of broadband service, unless such fee is— (A) competitively neutral, technology neutral, and nondiscriminatory; (B) publicly disclosed; (C) calculated— (i) based on actual and direct costs, such as costs for— (I) review and processing of requests; and (II) repairs and replacement of— (aa) components and materials resulting from and affected by the placement, construction, or modification (including the installation or improvement) of infrastructure for the provision of broadband service; or (bb) equipment that facilitates the placement, construction, or modification (including the installation or improvement) of such infrastructure; and (ii) using, for purposes of clause (i), only costs that are objectively reasonable; and (D) described to a requesting party in a manner that distinguishes between— (i) nonrecurring fees and recurring fees; and (ii) the use of infrastructure on which infrastructure for the provision of broadband service is already located and infrastructure on which there is no infrastructure for the provision of broadband service as of the date on which the request is received by the eligible entity or political subdivision. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3301 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2023 Mr. Dunn of Florida (for himself and Mr. Bilirakis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 provide that a project to replace or improve a communications facility following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2023 . 2. Application of NEPA and NHPA to covered communications projects (a) NEPA exemption A Federal authorization with respect to a covered project may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ). (b) National Historic Preservation Act exemption A covered project may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Communications facility The term communications facility has the meaning given the term communications facility installation in section 6409(d) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 ( 47 U.S.C. 1455(d) ). (2) Covered project The term covered project means a project that— (A) is to be carried out within an area for which the President has declared a major disaster or an emergency under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ); (B) is to be carried out not later than 5 years after the date on which the President made such declaration; and (C) replaces a communications facility damaged by such disaster or emergency or makes improvements to a communications facility in such area that could reasonably be considered as necessary for recovery from such disaster or emergency or to prevent or mitigate any future disaster or emergency. (3) Federal authorization The term Federal authorization — (A) means any authorization required under Federal law with respect to a covered project; and (B) includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law with respect to a covered project.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3303 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2023 Ms. Underwood (for herself, Mr. Bilirakis , Ms. Brownley , and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To provide support for programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to the coordination of maternity health care, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maternal Health for Veterans Act . 2. Support for maternity health care coordination programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Reports to Congress Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until September 30, 2028, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and make publicly available, a report that contains the following: (1) A summary of the activities carried out under the programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to the coordination of maternity health care. (2) Data on the maternal health outcomes of veterans who receive medical care or services furnished at a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs or by a non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care provider who provides such care or services to veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, including pursuant to the programs specified in paragraph (1). (3) Recommendations by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the maternal health outcomes of veterans, with a particular focus on veterans from demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, maternal health disparities, or other adverse perinatal or childbirth outcomes. (b) Authorization of appropriations (1) Authorization There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028, for the programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to the coordination of maternity health care, including the maternity care coordination program described in Veterans Health Administration Directive 1330.03 (or any successor directive). (2) Supplement not supplant Amounts authorized under paragraph (1) are authorized in addition to any other amounts authorized for the coordination of maternity health care for the Department of Veterans Affairs.