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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9326 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 9, 2024 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require United States shipyards to repay Federal financial assistance if they are sold to foreign persons, to prohibit the use of Federal funds for capital improvements at foreign-owned shipyards, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting American Investment in Shipbuilding Act of 2024 . 2. Repayment of Federal financial assistance by shipyards purchased by foreign persons (a) In general With respect to a United States shipyard that has received Federal financial assistance, if the shipyard becomes majority-owned or controlled by foreign persons or entities, the shipyard shall immediately pay to the Secretary of the Treasury, for deposit in the general fund, an amount equal to all Federal financial assistance previously received by the shipyard. (b) Rulemaking The Secretary of the Treasury shall issue such rules as may be necessary to carry out this section. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Federal financial assistance The term Federal financial assistance means any type of financial assistance (including grants, financing, tax credits, or otherwise) provided under any Federal program, including— (A) title III of the Defense Production Act of 1950; or (B) the CARES Act or any amendment made by the CARES Act. (2) United States shipyard The term United States shipyard means a shipyard that is majority-owned by United States persons. 3. Prohibition on using Federal funds for capital improvements for shipyards not wholly-owned by United States persons Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a shipyard that is not wholly-owned by United States persons may not use Federal funds for capital improvements.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9328 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 9, 2024 Mr. Green of Tennessee (for himself and Mr. Lynch ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish additional presumptions of service connection for certain diseases that occur in veterans who suffered toxic exposure while serving at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2024 . 2. Presumption of service connection for certain diseases that occur in veterans who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan Section 1120(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (15) as paragraph (16); and (2) by inserting, after paragraph (14), the following new paragraph (15): (15) In the case of a veteran who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, the following diseases, in addition to those diseases specified in this subsection: (A) Any cancer. (B) Any thyroid disease. (C) Any bone disease. (D) Any cardiovascular disease. (E) Any skin disease. (F) Any neurological disease. (G) Any reproductive disease. (H) Any respiratory disease. (I) Any endocrine disease. (J) Any liver disease. (K) Any kidney disease. (L) Cataracts. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9330 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 9, 2024 Mr. Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , 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 for the issuance of a Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Original Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp Act . 2. Prince Hall Commemorative semipostal stamp (a) In general The United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp ) in accordance with this section. (b) Terms and conditions The issuance and sale of the Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section. (c) Disposition of proceeds (1) In general All amounts becoming available from the sale of the Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp (as determined under section 416(d) of such title 39) shall be transferred to the Department of Education, for purposes of making Federal Pell Grants under section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a ), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (2) Proceeds not to be offset In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the Department of Education. (d) Duration The Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp shall be made available to the public for during the two-year period beginning on January 1, 2025. (e) Definition For purposes of this Act, the term semipostal stamp refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9331 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 9, 2024 Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself and Ms. Malliotakis ) 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 modify the excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Higher Education Accountability Tax Act . 2. Modification of excise tax on investment income of private colleges and universities (a) Increase in rate of tax Section 4968(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 1.4 percent and inserting 10 percent . (b) Additional increase in rate of tax for institutions with increases in net price (1) In general Section 4968(a) of such Code, as amended by subsection (a), is amended by inserting (20 percent in the case of a net-price-increase institution) after 10 percent . (2) Net-price-increase institution Section 4968(b) of such Code is amended by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3) and by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: (2) Net-price-increase institution The term net-price-increase institution means any applicable educational institution for any taxable year if, during the 3-taxable-year period ending with the taxable year immediately preceding such taxable year, the net price of such institution increased at a rate which exceeds the rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index (as defined in section 1(f)(5)) for such period. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term net price has the meaning given such term by section 132(a)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1986 ( 20 U.S.C. 1015a(a)(3) ) except that such price shall be determined by taking into account all first-time, full-time undergraduate students at the institution (in addition to such students who receive student aid). . (c) Expansion of institutions subject to tax Section 4968(b)(1)(D) of such Code is amended by striking $500,000 and inserting $250,000 . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9332 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 9, 2024 Mr. Kean of New Jersey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize Secret Service to reimburse State and local governments for the use of services, personnel, equipment, and facilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024 . 2. Authorization for reimbursement of State and local governments for the use of services, personnel, equipment, and facilities Section 3056 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) In carrying out the functions pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may utilize, with their consent, on a reimbursable basis, the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of State and local governments, and is authorized to reimburse such State and local governments for the utilization of such services, personnel, equipment, and facilities. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9333 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 9, 2024 Mr. Kean of New Jersey 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 provide an income tax credit for the costs of certain fertility treatments.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the IVF for Families Act . 2. Credit for certain fertility treatments (a) In general Subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before section 24 the following new section: 23A. Credit for certain fertility treatments (a) Allowance of credit In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the qualified fertility treatment expenses paid or incurred during the taxable year. (b) Dollar limitation The amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed $15,000. (c) Qualified fertility treatment expenses For purposes of this section, the term qualified fertility treatment expenses means amounts paid or incurred for procedures intended to facilitate a pregnancy, including— (1) such treatments or procedures that involve the handling of human egg, sperm, and embryo outside of the body, including in vitro fertilization and maturation, egg and embryo cryopreservation, egg and embryo donation, and intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and (2) such treatments or procedures that do not involve the handling of human egg, sperm, and embryo outside of the body, including ovulation induction, genetic screening and diagnosis, sperm cryopreservation, and intrauterine insemination. (d) Married couples must file joint returns Rules similar to the rules of paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of section 21(e) shall apply for purposes of this section. (e) Denial of double benefit (1) In general No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any expense for which a deduction or credit is taken under any other provision of this chapter. (2) Insurance reimbursement No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any expense to the extent that payment for such expense is made, or reimbursement for such expense is received, under any insurance policy. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 23 the following new item: Sec. 23A. Credit for certain fertility treatments. . (2) Section 23(c)(1) of such Code is amended by striking section 25D and inserting sections 23A and 25D . (3) Section 25(e)(1)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting , 23A, after 23 . (c) 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 2d Session H. R. 9338 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 9, 2024 Mr. Miller of Ohio 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 restrict the advanced manufacturing production credit with respect to components produced by, or in connection with, foreign entities of concern.

1. Restriction on advanced manufacturing production credit with respect to foreign entities of concern (a) Credit not allowed for components produced by foreign entities of concern Section 45X(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Credit not allowed for components produced by foreign entities of concern No credit shall be allowed under this section with respect to any eligible component which is produced by a foreign entity of concern (as defined in section 9901(8) of the William M. Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( 15 U.S.C. 4651(8) )). . (b) Additional restrictions with respect to qualifying battery components Section 45X(c)(5) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Prohibition on certain involvement of foreign entities of concern The term qualifying battery component shall not include any battery component produced using technology designed, developed, manufactured, licensed, or supplied by a foreign entity of concern (as defined in section 9901(8) of the William M. Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( 15 U.S.C. 4651(8) )). . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to components produced and sold after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9339 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 9, 2024 Mr. Pappas (for himself and Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve interstate commerce carrier apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2024 . 2. Authorization for Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve interstate commerce carrier apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance Section 3672(c)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); (2) in subparagraph (A), in the matter before clause (i), by striking The State and inserting Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the State ; and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph (B): (B) The Secretary may act in the role of a State approving agency for purposes of approval of a multi-State apprenticeship program. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9340 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 9, 2024 Mr. Pfluger (for himself and Mr. Johnson of South Dakota ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To appropriate more funds for the Federal Communication Commission’s rip and replace program, to require a spectrum auction, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act . 2. Additional rip and replace funding Section 4(k) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 ( 47 U.S.C. 1603(k) ) is amended by striking $1,900,000,000 and inserting $4,980,000,000 . 3. Appropriation of funds There is appropriated to the Federal Communications Commission for fiscal year 2024, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $3,080,000,000, to remain available until expended, to carry out section 4 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 ( 47 U.S.C. 1603 ). 4. FCC Auction 97 reauction of certain licenses; completion of reauction (a) FCC Auction 97 reauction of certain licenses Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall initiate a system of competitive bidding under section 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 309(j) ) to grant licenses for spectrum in the inventory of the Commission within the bands of frequencies referred to by the Commission as the AWS–3 bands , without regard to whether the authority of the Commission under paragraph (11) of that section has expired. (b) Completion of reauction The Federal Communications Commission shall complete the system of competitive bidding described in subsection (a), including receiving payments, processing applications, and granting licenses, without regard to whether the authority of the Commission under paragraph (11) of section 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 309(j) ) has expired.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9343 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 9, 2024 Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit any electric vehicle mandate, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Electric Vehicle Mandate Prohibition Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) Consumer choice in the automotive market is paramount. (2) Federal mandates on electric vehicles (EV) impose undue burdens on consumers and manufacturers. (3) Such mandates disrupt market dynamics and inhibit technological innovation. (4) Federal EV mandates undermine free market principles and impose unnecessary costs on American consumers and businesses. 3. Prohibition on restricting sale of vehicles based on mode of propulsion (a) Prohibition The Federal Government, a State, and local government may not prohibit the sale of gas and hybrid powered vehicles sold based on the mode of propulsion, including through the following: (1) Any regulation or enforcement of a regulation that requires the production, sale, or purchase of electric vehicles. (2) A mandate that requires a specific percentage of vehicles produced or sold to be electric vehicles, including any school bus or other vehicle use by a public safety official. (3) A financial penalty for failing to meet electric vehicle production or sales targets. (b) Penalty With respect to a State (or local government in a State) that takes an action prohibited by subsection (a) during a fiscal year, the Secretary of Transportation shall withhold 10 percent of the amount required to be apportioned to such State under section 104(b) of title 23, United States Code, for the following fiscal year. (c) GAO review Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report on Federal Government activity to ensure compliance with this section. (d) State defined In this section, the term State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9346 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 13, 2024 Mr. Feenstra introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for employment by the Internal Revenue Service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Audit the IRS Act . 2. Ineligibility of persons having seriously delinquent tax debts for employment by Internal Revenue Service (a) Definitions For purposes of this section— (1) the term seriously delinquent tax debt means an outstanding debt under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for which a notice of lien has been filed in public records pursuant to section 6323 of such Code, except that such term does not include— (A) a debt that is being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement under section 6159 or section 7122 of such Code; and (B) a debt with respect to which a collection due process hearing under section 6330 of such Code, or relief under subsection (a), (b), or (f) of section 6015 of such Code, is requested or pending; and (2) the term applicable employee means an officer, employee, or contract employee of the Internal Revenue Service. (b) Ineligibility for employment by IRS An individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt shall be ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as an applicable employee. (c) Verification (1) In general Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue shall verify that each applicable employee is not in violation of the requirement described in subsection (b). (2) Applicants In the case of any individual who is applying for a position with the Internal Revenue Service as an applicable employee, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue shall verify that such individual is not in violation of the requirement described in subsection (b) prior to such individual being appointed as an applicable employee. (d) Regulations The Office of Personnel Management shall, for purposes of carrying out this section with respect to the Internal Revenue Service, prescribe any regulations which the Office considers necessary.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9347 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 13, 2024 Mr. Fong (for himself and Ms. Spanberger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To include the identification of countries that are significant sources of xylazine in the annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report.

1. Short titles This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Tracking Of Poisonous Tranq Requiring Analyzed National Quantification Act of 2024 or the STOP TRANQ Act . 2. International Narcotics Control Strategy Report Section 489(a)(11) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2291h(a)(11) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting , xylazine, after illicit fentanyl ; and (2) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ) before the semicolon at the end.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9348 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 13, 2024 Mr. Garamendi (for himself and Mr. Johnson of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , 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 amend title 46, United States Code, to increase the general limit of maritime liability with respect to an owner of a foreign vessel, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for Victims of Foreign Vessel Accidents Act . 2. Amendment of Shipowners’ Limitation of Liability Act of 1851 (a) In general Section 30523 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: (a) Limit of owner liability (1) In general Except as provided in section 30524 of this title, the liability of— (A) the owner of a vessel of the United States for any claim, debt, or liability described in subsection (b) shall not exceed the value of the vessel and pending freight; and (B) the owner of a foreign vessel for any claim, debt, or liability described in subsection (b) shall not exceed the amount that is 10 times the value of the vessel and pending freight. (2) Multiple owners If a vessel has more than one owner, the proportionate share of the liability under paragraph (1) of any one such owner shall not exceed that owner’s proportionate interest in the vessel and pending freight. ; and (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in the header by striking Wages and inserting Claims not subject to limitation ; (B) by striking to a claim for wages. and inserting to— ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (1) a claim for wages; or (2) with respect to the liability of an owner of a foreign vessel, a claim, debt, or liability arising from personal injury or wrongful death of a person who was not a crewmember or passenger of the foreign vessel at the time the injury (including fatal injury, if applicable) occurred. . (b) Amendment to cessation of certain actions Section 30529(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the matter in question and inserting a matter subject to limitation under section 30523 of this chapter . (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to any liability subject to section 30523(a) of title 46, United States Code, that arises on or after March 25, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9349 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 13, 2024 Mr. Harder of California (for himself and Mr. Van Orden ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that required country-of-origin labeling for any agricultural product packaged in a can shall be on the front label or top of such can, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Consumer Awareness of National Source Act or the American CANS Act . 2. Method of notification of country of origin of an agricultural product packaged in a can (a) In general Section 304(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1304(b) ) is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: In the case of such an article that is an agricultural product (as defined in section 207 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946) packaged in a can, the marking required under this subsection shall appear on the front label of the can or be stamped, embossed, or printed on the top of the can. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall only apply to agricultural products imported on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9350 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 13, 2024 Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to revise part 71 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, to allow for the import of certain dogs without rabies vaccination documentation or an import form, and for other purposes.

1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Border-Crossing and Re-entry for K9s Act . 2. Importation of Live Dogs (a) In General Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (in this section referred to as the Secretary ) shall revise part 71 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, so that an importer shall be allowed to import a dog into the United States, through any port of entry, without rabies vaccination documentation or a CDC dog import form (as defined in part 71.51(a) of such title 42) if— (1) the dog has not been in a country at high risk (as defined by the Secretary) for dog-maintained rabies virus variant— (A) in the case that of a dog that is older than 6 months of age, for a period that equals or exceeds 180 days prior to the date on which the importer seeks to import the dog; or (B) in the case of a dog that is not older than 6 months of age, for the period beginning on the date of birth of the dog and ending on the date on which the importer seeks to import such dog; and (2) the importer provides written or verbal confirmation that the dog meets the requirements of subparagraph (A). (b) Importer In this Act, the term importer means any person who transports or causes the transportation of a dog into the United States from a foreign country.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9351 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 13, 2024 Mr. LaLota (for himself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Bucshon , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Lawler , and Mr. Mrvan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to modify certain limitations on disproportionate share hospital payment adjustments under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2024 . 2. Modifying certain limitations on disproportionate share hospital payment adjustments under the Medicaid program (a) In general Section 1923(g) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–4(g) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking (other than a hospital described in paragraph (2)(B)) ; (ii) in clause (i), by inserting with respect to such hospital and year after described in subparagraph (B) ; and (iii) in clause (ii)— (I) in subclause (I), by striking and at the end; (II) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (III) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (III) payments made under title XVIII or by an applicable plan (as defined in section 1862(b)(8)(F)) for such services. ; and (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking in this clause are and inserting in this subparagraph are, with respect to a hospital and a year, ; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) Individuals who are eligible for medical assistance under the State plan or under a waiver of such plan and for whom the State plan or waiver is the secondary payor for such services after application of benefits under title XVIII or under an applicable plan (as defined in section 1862(b)(8)(F)), but only if the hospital has in the aggregate incurred costs exceeding payments under such State plan, waiver, title XVIII, or applicable plan for such services furnished to such individuals during such year. ; (2) by striking paragraph (2); (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); and (4) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by striking Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of this subsection (as in effect on October 1, 2021), paragraph (2) and inserting Paragraph (2) . (b) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall apply to payment adjustments made under section 1923 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–4 ) during fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2021. (2) No required recoupment based on change in cap amounts In the case of a payment adjustment made by a State under section 1923 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–4 ) prior to the date of the enactment of this Act that was, without application of the amendments made by this section, consistent with the methodology of such State for making such adjustments, such adjustment shall be deemed to be consistent with such methodology with the application of such amendments.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9354 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 13, 2024 Ms. Porter (for herself, Ms. Pressley , and Mrs. Ramirez ) 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 make certain temporary provisions relating to the child tax credit permanent, to make such credit fully refundable, and to increase the corporate tax rate.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Single Parent Penalty Elimination Act of 2024 . 2. Increase in child tax credit (a) Amount of credit increased Section 24(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $1,000 and inserting $2,000 . (b) Repeal of limitations Section 24 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (b). (c) Credit made fully refundable Section 24(d) of such Code is amended to read as follows: (d) Credit refundable So much of the credit allowed to a taxpayer under subsection (a) as is determined without regard to subsection (h) shall be treated as a credit allowed to such taxpayer under subpart C. . (d) Repeal on certain special rules for taxable years 2018 through 2025 Section 24(h) of such Code is amended by striking paragraphs (2), (3), (5), and (6). (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023. 3. Increase in corporate tax rate (a) In general Section 11(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 21 percent and inserting 28 percent . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9355 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 13, 2024 Ms. Porter (for herself and Mr. Pappas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , 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 enact House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, (establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics) into permanent law.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Legislating and Ethical Accountability Now Act or the CLEAN Act . 2. Enacting House Resolution 895 into permanent law House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, is hereby enacted into permanent law, except that— (1) the Office of Congressional Ethics shall be treated as a standing committee of the House for purposes of section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) ); (2) references to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct shall be construed as references to the Committee on Ethics; (3) the second sentence of section 1(b)(6)(A) shall not apply; (4) members subject to section 1(b)(6)(B) may be reappointed for a second additional term; (5) any individual who is the subject of a preliminary review or second-phase review by the board shall be informed of the right to be represented by counsel and invoking that right should not be held negatively against them; and (6) the Office may not take any action that would deny any person any right or protection provided under the Constitution of the United States.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9357 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 13, 2024 Mr. Torres of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Director of the Secret Service to ensure that any security perimeter is co-extensive with the firing range of firearms likely to be used in assassination attempts and to secure all elevated positions within the firing range of firearms likely to be used in assassination attempts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the AR–15 Perimeter Security Enhancement Act . 2. Co-extensive perimeter and securing elevated positions requirements (a) Requirements (1) Co-extensive perimeter requirement The Director of the Secret Service shall ensure that any security perimeter is co-extensive with the firing range of firearms likely to be used in an assassination attempt, specifically covering a radius of not less than 500 yards. (2) Securing elevated positions requirement The Director of the Secret Service shall secure all elevated positions within the firing range of such firearms to prevent unauthorized access and potential threats. (b) Reporting (1) Cost assessment Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Secret Service shall conduct a cost assessment and provide a financial estimate for the implementation of this Act to Congress. (2) Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every six months thereafter until the Director of the Secret Service, as determined by the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, complies with the requirement under subsection (a), the Director of the Secret Service shall submit to Congress a detailed report on the plan’s implementation, including progress and any adjustments made. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Elevated position The term elevated position includes any location that is above the primary security perimeter and provides a strategic advantage for targeting, including rooftops, balconies, and elevated platforms. (2) Firing range The term firing range — (A) means the minimum effective distance within which a firearm can accurately target and inflict damage; and (B) includes in the case of AR–15, high-caliber rifles (such as the .308 Winchester or .300 Winchester Magnum), bolt-action rifles (such as the Remington 700), and semi-automatic pistols (such as the Glock 17 or SIG Sauer P226), a distance of approximately 500 yards. (3) Primary security perimeter The term primary security perimeter means the perimeter on the ground. (d) Effective date This Act shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9359 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 13, 2024 Mr. Van Drew 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 repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits.

1. Repeal of inclusion of social security benefits in adjusted gross income (a) In general Section 86 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to social security benefits) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Termination This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after the date of the enactment of this subsection. . (b) Social security trust funds held harmless There are hereby appropriated (out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated) for each fiscal year to each fund under the Social Security Act (including the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund) or the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 an amount equal to the reduction in the transfers to such fund for such fiscal year by reason of section 86(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9360 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building .

1. Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives December 4, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9360 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 16, 2024 Mr. Burchett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building .

1. Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9360 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 5, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building .

1. Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives December 4, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9361 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 16, 2024 Mr. Carey (for himself and Mr. Davis of Illinois ) 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 repeal the upper age limit on eligibility for the earned income tax credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EITC for Older Workers Act of 2024 . 2. Repeal of upper age limit on eligibility for earned income tax credit (a) In general Subclause (II) of section 32(c)(1)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking but not attained age 65 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9363 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 16, 2024 Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick (for herself, Mr. Jackson of Illinois , Ms. Salinas , Ms. Brownley , and Ms. McClellan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to expand outreach and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who are women, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Women in Agriculture Act . 2. Farming opportunities training and outreach (a) Definitions Section 2501(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 2279(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking racial or ethnic prejudice and inserting racial, gender, or ethnic prejudice ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (8) Women’s nonprofit organization The term women’s nonprofit organization means an organization that— (A) was founded by, and for the purpose of serving, women; (B) is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (C) has been in continuous existence for at least 10 years. . (b) Outreach and assistance for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers Section 2501(c) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 2279(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: (H) A women’s nonprofit organization. ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking fiscal years 2019 through 2023 and inserting fiscal years 2019 through 2029 . (c) Beginning farmer and rancher development grant program Section 2501(d)(1) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 2279(d)(1) ) is amended by striking fiscal years 2019 through 2023 and inserting fiscal years 2019 through 2029 . (d) Funding Section 2501(l) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 2279(l) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking fiscal years 2019 through 2023 and inserting fiscal years 2019 through 2029 ; and (2) in paragraph (4), by adding at the end the following: (C) Socially disadvantaged women farmers and ranchers Not less that 10 percent of the amounts made available to carry out subsection (c) for a fiscal year shall be used to support programs and services that address the needs of women who are socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9365 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 16, 2024 Mr. Davis of North Carolina (for himself and Mr. Nunn of Iowa ) 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 for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act . 2. Medicare coverage of pharmacist services (a) Coverage Section 1861(s)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (II), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (JJ), by inserting and at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (KK) pharmacist services furnished by a pharmacist, as licensed by State law, individually or on behalf of a pharmacy provider— (i) which the pharmacist is legally authorized to perform in the State in which the individual performs such services; (ii) as would otherwise be covered under this part if furnished by a physician, or as an incident to a physician’s service; and (iii) in a setting located in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act), medically underserved area, or medically underserved population (as defined in section 330(b)(3) of such Act); . (b) Payment Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking and (HH) and inserting (HH) ; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: , and (II) with respect to pharmacist services (as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(KK)), the amounts paid shall be equal to 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 if such services had been furnished by a physician . (c) Effective date; Pharmacist specific codes (1) Effective date The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2024. (2) Pharmacist specific codes The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop pharmacist specific codes, as necessary, under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4 ).