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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7287 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Jackson of Texas (for himself, Mr. McCaul , Mr. Lamborn , and Mr. D'Esposito ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To require a report on the Taliban relationships with China and Russia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act . 2. Report on Taliban relationship with the Chinese Communist Party and Russia (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Chinese and Russian malign influence in Afghanistan. (b) Elements The report required by subsection (a) shall also include the following: (1) A description of the relationship between the Taliban and the Chinese Communist Party, including any military or intelligence cooperation between the two. (2) A description of the relationship between the Taliban and the Chinese extractives industry, including— (A) an identification of Chinese companies specializing in critical minerals, oil, or gas that have entered into contracts with the Taliban; and (B) a description of those contracts. (3) A description of the relationship between the Taliban and Russia, including— (A) a description of any military or intelligence cooperation; and (B) a description of Russian attempts to recruit Afghan soldiers for military operations against Ukraine or for other malign reasons. (c) Form The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (d) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7288 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Lawler (for himself, Mr. Pallone , Mr. Bilirakis , and Mr. Amo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To repeal Freedom Support Act section 907 waiver authority with respect to assistance to Azerbaijan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Armenian Protection Act of 2024 . 2. Freedom Support Act section 907 waiver repeal The President may not exercise the waiver authority provided pursuant to title II of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002 ( Public Law 107–115 ) ( 22 U.S.C. 5812 note), under the heading assistance for the independent states of the former Soviet Union under subsection (g), with respect to amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2024 or 2025.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7290 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Mills (for himself, Mr. McCormick , and Mr. Donalds ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit corruption in the office of any State or local chief prosecutor.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Against Federal Funds for Allowing Inappropriate Relationships Act or the AFFAIR Act . 2. Prohibition No Federal funds may be awarded to the office of any State or local chief prosecutor if any individual in such office has been convicted for engaging corruption or any other unlawful activity.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7295 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Ms. Perez (for herself and Mr. Larsen of Washington ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To authorize the conveyance of property in North Bonneville, Washington, to the Port of Skamania, and for other purposes.

1. Conveyance (a) In general The Secretary is authorized to convey to the Port of Skamania County, Washington, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the real property described in subsection (b). (b) Property The property to be conveyed under this section is the property including the lot and building formerly utilized for storage located in the town of North Bonneville, Washington, Section 19, Township 2N, Range 7 E.W.M. Lot I–2. (c) Deed The Secretary shall convey the property under this subsection by quitclaim deed under such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (d) Terms and conditions (1) Survey to obtain legal description The exact acreage and the legal description of the real property to be conveyed under this section shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary. (2) Applicability of property screening provisions Section 2696 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to the conveyance under this section. (3) Costs of conveyance The Port of Skamania County shall be responsible for all reasonable and necessary costs, including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs, associated with the conveyance authorized under this section. (4) Liability The Port of Skamania County shall hold the United States harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out, on or after the date of the conveyance authorized under this section, on the real property conveyed. The United States shall remain responsible for any liability with respect to activities carried out, before such date, on the real property conveyed. (5) Additional terms and conditions The Secretary may require that the conveyance authorized under this section be subject to such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (e) Applicability of right of first refusal provision Section 401(e) of Public Law 100–581 (102 Stat. 2944) shall not apply to the conveyance authorized under this section. (f) Reversion (1) In general If the Port of Skamania County dissolves after the date of the conveyance authorized under this section, all right, title, and interest in and to the property conveyed shall revert, at the discretion of the Secretary, to the United States. (2) Further conveyance authorized In the event that the reversion described in paragraph (1) occurs, the Secretary is authorized to convey the property described in subsection (b) to Skamania County, Washington, subject to the terms and conditions described in this section. (g) Definition In this section, the term Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7297 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Rose (for himself, Mr. Torres of New York , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mr. Nickel , Mr. Posey , Ms. Pettersen , Ms. De La Cruz , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Bergman , and Mr. Hill ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prevent consumer reporting agencies from furnishing consumer reports under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act . 2. Treatment of prescreening report requests Section 604(c) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Treatment of prescreening report requests (A) Definitions In this paragraph: (i) Insured credit union The term insured credit union has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C 1752). (ii) Insured depository institution The term insured depository institution has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1813(c) ). (iii) Residential mortgage loan The term residential mortgage loan has the meaning given the term in section 1503 of the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 ( 12 U.S.C. 5102 ). (iv) Servicer The term servicer has the meaning given the term in section 6(i) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2605(i) ). (B) Limitation If a person requests a consumer report from a consumer reporting agency in connection with a credit transaction involving a residential mortgage loan, that agency may not, solely on the basis of that request, furnish that consumer report to another person unless that other person— (i) has submitted documentation to that agency certifying that such other person has, pursuant to paragraph (1), the authorization of the consumer to whom the consumer report relates; or (ii) (I) has originated the current residential mortgage loan of the consumer; (II) is the servicer of the current residential mortgage loan of the consumer; or (III) (aa) is an insured depository institution or insured credit union; and (bb) holds a current account for the consumer to whom the consumer report relates. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7299 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Schiff (for himself, Ms. Norton , Mrs. Watson Coleman , and Mr. Gomez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To authorize to be appropriated to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Affairs, $1,500,000,000 to carry out the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and for other purposes.

1. Authorization of appropriations Subtitle A of title II of Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 12741 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 227. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated, to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Affairs, $1,500,000,000, in each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028, to carry out this subtitle. (b) Additional amount In addition the amount authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection (a), there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000, in each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028, for projects conducted under this subtitle that build or rehabilitate childcare facilities. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7300 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Ms. Sherrill (for herself and Ms. De La Cruz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title V of the Social Security Act to extend funding for the family-to-family health information centers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2. Five-year extension of funding for family-to-family health information centers Section 501(c)(1)(A)(vii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 701(c)(1)(A)(vii) ) is amended by striking 2024 and inserting 2029 .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7302 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Torres of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to require public housing agencies to disclose contracts entered into, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Contracting Accountability and Transparency Act or the CAT Act . 2. Disclosure required The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, require each public housing agencies to publicly disclose, on the website of the public housing agency, with respect to each contract entered into by such public housing agency the following information— (1) all material information about the contract, including the goods and service provided; (2) the vendor; (3) the date of the solicitation of the contract; (4) the bids and quotes solicited; and (5) and the official who solicited the contract.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7303 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Van Drew (for himself, Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Moore of Alabama , and Mr. Carl ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To abolish the Board on Geographic Names and repeal the provisions of the Act of July 25, 1947 establishing such Board.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserve Geographic Names Act . 2. Abolition of Board on Geographic Names (a) In general The Board on Geographic Names established by section 2 of the Act of July 25, 1947 (61 Stat. 456; 43 U.S.C. 364a ), is abolished and all functions of such Board are terminated. (b) Conforming amendments The Act of July 25, 1947 (61 Stat. 456; 43 U.S.C. 364 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in the first section of that Act— (A) by striking conjointly with the Board on Geographic Names, as hereinafter provided, ; and (B) by striking , except that such authority as relates to the final approval or review of actions of the Board on Geographic Names shall be exercised by him, or his Under or Assistant Secretaries ; (2) by striking sections 2 and 3 and redesignating sections 4 through 8 as sections 2 through 6, respectively; (3) in section 2, as so redesignated by paragraph (2) of this subsection— (A) by striking , and he shall provide a place of meeting and staff assistance to the Board. The staff shall be responsible to the Secretary, who shall prescribe its relations to the Board and the committees of the Board ; and (B) by striking , upon the recommendation of the Board, ; (4) in section 3, as so redesignated by paragraph (2) of this subsection, by striking in the name of the Board ; and (5) in section 4, as so redesignated by paragraph (2) of this subsection, by striking , and the duties of said Board are transferred to the Board herein created, and all departments, bureaus, and agencies of the Federal Government shall refer all geographic names and problems to the said Board for the purpose of eliminating duplication of work, personnel, and authority .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7304 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Waltz (for himself, Ms. Houlahan , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , and Mr. Nunn of Iowa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to establish that benefits paid to a parent caring for the child of an individual who died while performing active duty as a member of the Armed Services are not subject to deductions under the retirement earnings test.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting the Families of Our Fallen Patriots Act . 2. Exemption from retirement earnings test (a) In general Section 203(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 403(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) In any case in which an surviving spouse or surviving divorced parent is entitled to a mother’s or father’s insurance benefit under section 202(g) and such benefit is based on the wages and self-employment income of a deceased individual who died while performing active duty as a member of the Armed Forces, the benefit to which such surviving spouse or surviving divorced parent is entitled on the basis of the wages and self-employment income of such deceased individual shall not be subject to deductions under this subsection. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to benefits payable for months that begin on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7305 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Wenstrup (for himself, Ms. Spanberger , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Crawford , and Mr. Kelly of Mississippi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report and briefing on anomalous health incidents affecting members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Initiating Imperative Reporting on Anomalous Health Incidents Act or the IIR on AHI Act . 2. Report an briefing on anomalous health incidents involving members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense (a) Briefing Not later than March 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report and briefing on— (1) anomalous health incidents affecting members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense; (2) any ongoing efforts carried out by the Secretary to protect such members and employees from the effects of anomalous health incidents; and (3) the extent and nature of engagement by the Secretary with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies regarding anomalous health incidents affecting the employees of such other departments and agencies. (b) Matters The report and briefing provided under subsection (a) shall each include each of the following: (1) Information on cases of confirmed or suspected anomalous health incidents affecting members of the Armed Forces or civilian employees of the Department of Defense, including the total number of individuals affected (broken down by military occupational specialty), the location of each such incident, and the timeframe during which the incidents occurred. (2) An update on the strategy of the Department to protect such members and employees from the effects of anomalous health incidents, including any efforts carried out by the Secretary to ensure that— (A) suspected anomalous health incidents are promptly reported; and (B) victims of anomalous health incidents are provided immediate and long-term medical treatment. (3) The current efforts of the Department to contribute to the overall approach of the Federal Government to address, prevent, and respond to, anomalous health incidents, including such contributed efforts of the Department to defend against anomalous health incident attacks against personnel of the Federal Government and United States citizens.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7306 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2024 Mr. DeSaulnier (for himself, Mr. Raskin , and Ms. Norton ) 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 include publication of written news articles as a tax-exempt purpose for organizations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saving Local News Act . 2. Publication of written news articles as tax-exempt purpose (a) In general Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting or for the publication (including electronic publication) of written news articles, after animals, . (b) Income from advertising not unrelated business taxable income Section 512(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) Special rule applicable to news organizations described in section 501(c)(3) In the case of an organization described in section 501(c)(3) by reason of publication of written news articles, the term unrelated business taxable income does not include any amount attributable to payments for advertisements in news publications. . (c) Expedited application Section 508 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Timing for approval of applications by news organizations In the case of an organization described in section 501(c)(3) by reason of publication of written news articles, the Secretary shall approve or deny such organization for recognition of 501(c)(3) status not later than the date that is 12 months after notice is given under subsection (a). . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7309 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2024 Mr. Burchett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To repeal certain formula grants under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and use such funds to award block grants to States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Building Lasting Opportunities for Community K–12 Act or the BLOCK Act . 2. Block grants to States Beginning with fiscal year 2025, and each succeeding fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of Education shall award block grants to each State in an amount that the State received under the provisions listed in section 3 for fiscal year 2024. 3. Repeal of certain formula grants under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 On October 1, 2024, the following provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. ) shall be repealed: (1) Grants to local educational agencies under part A of title I ( 20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq. ). (2) State Assessment Grants under part B of title I ( 20 U.S.C. 6361 et seq. ). (3) Migrant Education under part C of title I ( 20 U.S.C. 6391 et seq. ). (4) Neglected and Delinquent under part D of title I ( 20 U.S.C. 6421 et seq. ). (5) Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants under part A of title II ( 20 U.S.C. 6611 et seq. ). (6) English Language Acquisition under part A of title III ( 20 U.S.C. 6811 et seq. ). (7) Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants under part A of title IV ( 20 U.S.C. 7111 et seq. ). (8) The 21st Century Learning Centers under part B of title IV ( 20 U.S.C. 7171 et seq. ). (9) Rural Education under part B of title V ( 20 U.S.C. 7341 et seq. ). (10) Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies under subpart 1 of part A of title VI ( 20 U.S.C. 7421 et seq. ).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7310 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2024 Mr. Diaz-Balart (for himself, Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida , Mr. Gimenez , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Salazar , and Mr. Waltz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide a disclosure notice to homebuyers of properties owned by the Department of Housing and Urban Development that are located in special flood hazard areas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Risk Transparency for Homebuyers Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Covered property The term covered property means a 1-to-4 unit residential property— (A) acquired by the Department as a result of a foreclosure action on a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration under title II of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1707 et seq. ); and (B) located in a special flood hazard area according to a flood hazard boundary map or flood insurance rate map issued by the Administration. (3) Department The term Department means the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (4) National Flood Insurance Program The term National Flood Insurance Program means the program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. ). (5) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (6) Severe repetitive loss property The term severe repetitive loss property has the meaning given the term in section 1307(h) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4014(h) ). 3. Requirement to provide disclosure to homebuyers of properties located in special flood hazard areas (a) In general When listing a covered property for sale by the Department, the Secretary shall provide a disclosure notice that includes— (1) the estimated monthly cost of insurance for the covered property under the National Flood Insurance Program for the ZIP Code in which the covered property is located; and (2) whether the covered property is a severe repetitive loss property. (b) Annual report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary and the Administrator shall submit to Congress a joint report on covered properties sold by the Department for which claims were filed under the National Flood Insurance Program during the year covered by the report, including whether the covered property is a severe repetitive loss property.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7311 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2024 Mr. Guest (for himself and Mr. McCaul ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , 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 the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countries, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2024 . 2. Enhancing the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countries Section 411(f) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 211(f) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4) Permissible activities (A) In general Employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other customs officers designated in accordance with the authorities granted to officers and agents of Air and Marine Operations may provide the support described in subparagraph (B) to authorities of the government of a foreign country, including by conducting joint operations with appropriate government officials within the territory of such country, if an arrangement has been entered into between the Government of the United States and the government of such country that permits such support by such employees and officers. (B) Support described The support described in this subparagraph is support for the following: (i) The monitoring, locating, tracking, and deterrence of the following: (I) Illegal drugs to the United States. (II) The illicit smuggling of persons and goods into the United States. (III) Terrorist threats to the United States. (IV) Other threats to the security or economy of the United States. (ii) Emergency humanitarian efforts. (iii) Law enforcement capacity-building efforts. (C) Payment of claims The Secretary may expend funds, which have been appropriated or otherwise made available to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for operations and support, to pay claims for money damages against the United States, in accordance with the first paragraph of section 2672 of title 28, United States Code, which arise in a foreign country in connection with U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations in such country. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7313 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2024 Mr. Luttrell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to brief Congress on progress in capturing the leadership of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jalisco Cartel Neutralization Act . 2. Congressional briefings on the decapitation of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (a) Briefing requirement Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of Congress on progress in capturing or killing the leadership of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, also known as Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación. (b) Appropriate committees of Congress In this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress means— (1) the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Armed Service, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Armed Service, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7317 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2024 Ms. Wilson of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities to improve their preparedness for power outages.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2024 . 2. Improving the preparedness of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities for power outages The Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 319C–3 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d–3c ) the following new section: 319C–4. Improving the preparedness of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities for power outages (a) Grants The Secretary may award grants to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities to improve their preparedness for power outages, including during and after a natural disaster. (b) Use of funds The preparedness activities funded through a grant under this section may include— (1) the purchase of a backup power source, such as a generator, and any related equipment; and (2) the creation of a regional resource directory on disaster and post-disaster preparedness for power outages. (c) Preference In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities that— (1) are located in areas that— (A) have a high proportion of— (i) elderly residents; or (ii) individuals who are enrolled in a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ) (or under a waiver of such plan); and (B) have a high risk of hurricanes or other natural disasters; and (2) have not been cited for a substantive Federal, State, or local violation. (d) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7321 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2024 Mr. Morelle (for himself, Mr. Steil , and Mr. Neguse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to modernize certain reporting requirements for electioneering communications, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Electronic Filing of Electioneering Communication Reports Act . 2. Modernization of certain reporting requirements for electioneering communications Section 304(a)(11)(A)(i) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30104(a)(11)(A)(i) ) is amended by inserting or makes electioneering communications after expenditures .
IB Union Calendar No. 444 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7321 [Report No. 118–534] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2024 Mr. Morelle (for himself, Mr. Steil , and Mr. Neguse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration June 3, 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 Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to modernize certain reporting requirements for electioneering communications, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Electronic Filing of Electioneering Communication Reports Act . 2. Modernization of certain reporting requirements for electioneering communications Section 304(a)(11)(A)(i) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30104(a)(11)(A)(i) ) is amended by inserting or makes electioneering communications after expenditures .

June 3, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7323 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2024 Mr. Van Orden (for himself and Mr. McGarvey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , 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 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance under title 10 of such Code.

1. Department of Veterans Affairs disapproval of courses offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans in-State tuition rate for purposes of Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 3679 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10, after chapter 30, 31, 33, or 35 of this title ; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 16131 of title 10. ; and (3) in paragraph (6), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10 before the period at the end. (b) Conforming amendments Subsection (e) of such section is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting , or chapter 1606 of title 10, after chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking chapter 31 33, or 35 of this title and inserting chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 of title 10 ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking chapter 31 33, or 35 of this title and inserting chapter 31, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 of title 10 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7329 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2024 Ms. Eshoo (for herself, Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Norton , Mr. Goldman of New York , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Phillips , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Ruppersberger , Mr. Carson , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Casten , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Espaillat , and Mr. Blumenauer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Election Day as a legal public holiday, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Election Day Holiday Act of 2024 . 2. Election Day as a legal public holiday Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to Columbus Day the following: Election Day. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7330 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2024 Mr. Gaetz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , 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 the Secure Fence Act of 2006 to authorize certain States to erect temporary protective fencing within 25 miles of the southwest border to deter unlawful immigration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Border Security Act . 2. Removal of protective fencing Section 2 of the Secure Fence Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–367 ; 8 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: (b) Prohibition against removing protective fencing (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, no employee or agent of the Federal Government may execute or enforce any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act by dismantling, removing, destroying, or tampering with concertina wire, razor wire, barbed wire, or other protective fencing erected by a State government within 25 miles of the international border between the United States and Mexico. (2) Exception The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply in situations with respect to which the Federal Government demonstrates, by clear and convincing evidence, that the fencing referred to in such paragraph was erected by a State government with the intention of facilitating unlawful immigration rather than deterring unlawful immigration. (3) Injunctive relief The Attorney General may seek injunctive relief in an appropriate Federal district court to order any State that has erected protective fencing intended to facilitate unlawful immigration to remove such fencing by meeting the evidentiary standard described in paragraph (2). ; and (3) in subsection (c), as so redesignated— (A) by striking the heading and inserting Definitions ; (B) by striking In this section, the term operational control means and inserting the following: In this section: (1) Operational control The term operational control means ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Protective fencing The term protective fencing means fencing that is reasonably calculated to deter unlawful border crossings by aliens outside a port of entry. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7331 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2024 Mr. Lieu introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence , 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 establish a FISA Oversight Office for applications under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Americans from Undue Surveillance Act of 2024 . 2. FISA Oversight Office (a) In general Title I of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 is amended by adding at the end the following: 113. FISA Oversight Office (a) In general There is established an office, to be known as the FISA Oversight Office , within the Department of Justice (hereinafter in this section referred to as the Office ). The Office— (1) shall evaluate each application under this title; (2) excepted as provided in paragraph (3), if the Office determines based on the evaluation under paragraph (1) that the probable cause standard under section 105(a)(2) may not be met, may— (A) petition to be joined as a party; and (B) file a motion with the court alleging that such standard has not been met; and (3) if the application is for the surveillance of a United States person and if the Office determines based on the evaluation under paragraph (1) that the probable cause standard under section 105(a)(2) has not been clearly met, shall— (A) petition to be joined as a party; and (B) file a motion with the court alleging that such standard has not been met. (b) Access to information The Federal office filing the application shall provide the Office all available evidence that pertains to an investigation into a United States person. That officer is required to notify the Office each time an application is filed with the court established under section 103(a). (c) Report required Not later than 365 days after the effective date of this section, the Attorney General and the Director shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report detailing— (1) the number of applications for which the FISA Oversight Office has filed a motion under subsection (a)(2)(B) or (a)(3)(B) and information regarding the subject of such applications and the information sought to be collected; (2) the number of such applications that the FISA Oversight Office has declined to challenge, and information regarding the subject of such applications and the information sought to be collected, as well as information regarding the Office’s decision not to challenge. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for such Act is amended by inserting after the item pertaining to section 112 the following: Sec. 113. FISA Oversight Office. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7333 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center .

1. Name of Department of Veterans Affairs medical center, West Palm Beach, Florida The Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Palm Beach, Florida, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center . Any reference to such medical center in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center.

Passed the House of Representatives July 22, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four H. R. 7333 AN ACT To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center .

1. Name of Department of Veterans Affairs medical center, West Palm Beach, Florida The Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Palm Beach, Florida, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center . Any reference to such medical center in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7333 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2024 Mr. Mast (for himself, Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Dunn of Florida , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Bean of Florida , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Mills , Mr. Posey , Mr. Soto , Mr. Frost , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Bilirakis , Mrs. Luna , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Lee of Florida , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Steube , Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Donalds , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida , Mr. Moskowitz , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Ms. Salazar , and Mr. Gimenez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center .

1. Name of Department of Veterans Affairs medical center, West Palm Beach, Florida The Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Palm Beach, Florida, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center . Any reference to such medical center in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7333 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center .

1. Name of Department of Veterans Affairs medical center, West Palm Beach, Florida The Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Palm Beach, Florida, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center . Any reference to such medical center in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center.

Passed the House of Representatives July 22, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7334 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2024 Mr. McClintock introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit robbery.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Commit Robbery Act . 2. Detention of certain aliens who commit robbery Section 236(c)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1226(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking Attorney General and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security ; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking , or and inserting a comma; (C) in subparagraph (D), by adding or at the end; and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) (i) is inadmissible under section 212(a)(6)(A) or (C) or under section 212(a)(7); and (ii) is charged with, arrested for, convicted of, admits having committed, or admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of any robbery offense, ; (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Definitions For purposes of paragraph (1)(E), the term robbery has the meaning given that term in the jurisdiction where the acts occurred. (3) Detainer The Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue a detainer for an alien described in paragraph (1)(E) and, if the alien is not otherwise detained by Federal, State, or local officials, shall effectively and expeditiously take custody of the alien. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7336 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2024 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 1, United States Code, to provide that, for the purpose of determining eligibility for Federal funds, the District of Columbia shall be treated as a State and any political subdivision of a State or unit of local government, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Federal Funding for the District of Columbia Act . 2. Treatment of the District of Columbia as State and any political subdivision of State or unit of local government for purposes of Federal funding (a) In general Chapter 1 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 9. District of Columbia treated as State and political subdivision of State or unit of local government In determining eligibility for Federal funds or relating to the use of Federal funds, the District of Columbia shall be treated as a State and as any political subdivision of a State or unit of local government, unless otherwise provided. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 9. District of Columbia treated as State and political subdivision of State or unit of local government. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2025.