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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2797 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to require certification examinations for accredited investors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2023 . 2. Certification examinations for accredited investors (a) In general The Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise the definition of accredited investor under Regulation D (section 230.501 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations) to include any natural person who is certified through the examination required under subsection (b). (b) Establishment of examination Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall establish an examination (including a test, certification, or examination program)— (1) to certify an individual as an accredited investor; and (2) that— (A) is designed with an appropriate level of difficulty such that an individual with financial sophistication would be unlikely to fail; and (B) includes methods to determine whether an individual seeking to be certified as an accredited investor demonstrates competency with respect to— (i) the different types of securities; (ii) the disclosure requirements under the securities laws applicable to issuers and private companies as compared to public companies; (iii) corporate governance; (iv) financial statements and the components of such statements; (v) aspects of unregistered securities, securities issued by private companies, and investments into private funds, including risks associated with— (I) limited liquidity; (II) limited disclosures; (III) variance in valuation methods; (IV) information asymmetry; (V) leverage risks; (VI) concentration risk; and (VII) longer investment horizons; (vi) potential conflicts of interest, when the interests of the financial professionals and their clients are misaligned or when their professional responsibilities are compromised by financial motivations; and (vii) other criteria the Commission determines necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors. (c) Administration Beginning not later than 180 days after the date the examination is established under subsection (b), such examination shall be administered and offered free of charge to the public by a registered national securities association under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–3 ).

Passed the House of Representatives May 31, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2797 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 24, 2023 Mr. Flood (for himself and Mr. Nickel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to require certification examinations for accredited investors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2023 . 2. Certification examinations for accredited investors Section 2(a)(15) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(15) ) is amended— (1) by striking (15) The term accredited investor shall mean— and inserting the following: (15) Accredited investor (A) In general The term accredited investor means— ; (2) in clause (i), by striking or at the end; (3) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (iii) any individual who is certified as an accredited investor through an examination that— (I) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this clause, the criteria of which shall be established by the Commission; (II) is designed with an appropriate level of difficulty such that an individual with financial sophistication would be unlikely to fail; (III) may include methods to determine whether an individual seeking to be certified as an accredited investor demonstrates competency with respect to— (aa) the different types of securities; (bb) the disclosure requirements under the securities laws applicable to issuers and private companies as compared to public companies; (cc) corporate governance; (dd) financial statements and the components of such statements; (ee) aspects of unregistered securities, securities issued by private companies, and investments into private funds, including risks associated with— (AA) limited liquidity; (BB) limited disclosures; (CC) variance in valuation methods; (DD) information asymmetry; (EE) leverage risks; (FF) concentration risk; and (GG) longer investment horizons; (ff) potential conflicts of interest, when the interests of the financial professionals and their clients are misaligned or when their professional responsibilities are compromised by financial motivations; and (gg) other criteria the Commission determines necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors; and (IV) beginning not later than 180 days after the date the examination is established under subclause (I), shall be administered, and offered free of charge to the public, by a registered national securities association under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–3 ). (B) Examination defined In subparagraph (A)(iii), the term examination includes any test, certification, or examination program, the criteria of which shall be established by the Commission, that tests the understanding of any individual of aspects related to investing in unregistered securities, private companies, or private funds. .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2797 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 1, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to require certification examinations for accredited investors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2023 . 2. Certification examinations for accredited investors (a) In general The Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise the definition of accredited investor under Regulation D (section 230.501 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations) to include any natural person who is certified through the examination required under subsection (b). (b) Establishment of examination Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall establish an examination (including a test, certification, or examination program)— (1) to certify an individual as an accredited investor; and (2) that— (A) is designed with an appropriate level of difficulty such that an individual with financial sophistication would be unlikely to fail; and (B) includes methods to determine whether an individual seeking to be certified as an accredited investor demonstrates competency with respect to— (i) the different types of securities; (ii) the disclosure requirements under the securities laws applicable to issuers and private companies as compared to public companies; (iii) corporate governance; (iv) financial statements and the components of such statements; (v) aspects of unregistered securities, securities issued by private companies, and investments into private funds, including risks associated with— (I) limited liquidity; (II) limited disclosures; (III) variance in valuation methods; (IV) information asymmetry; (V) leverage risks; (VI) concentration risk; and (VII) longer investment horizons; (vi) potential conflicts of interest, when the interests of the financial professionals and their clients are misaligned or when their professional responsibilities are compromised by financial motivations; and (vii) other criteria the Commission determines necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors. (c) Administration Beginning not later than 180 days after the date the examination is established under subsection (b), such examination shall be administered and offered free of charge to the public by a registered national securities association under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–3 ).

Passed the House of Representatives May 31, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 56 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2797 [Report No. 118–77] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 24, 2023 Mr. Flood (for himself and Mr. Nickel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services May 30, 2023 Additional sponsors: Mr. Lawler and Mr. Thanedar May 30, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 24, 2023 A BILL To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to require certification examinations for accredited investors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2023 . 2. Certification examinations for accredited investors (a) In general The Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise the definition of accredited investor under Regulation D (section 230.501 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations) to include any natural person who is certified through the examination required under subsection (b). (b) Establishment of examination Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall establish an examination (including a test, certification, or examination program)— (1) to certify an individual as an accredited investor; and (2) that— (A) is designed with an appropriate level of difficulty such that an individual with financial sophistication would be unlikely to fail; and (B) includes methods to determine whether an individual seeking to be certified as an accredited investor demonstrates competency with respect to— (i) the different types of securities; (ii) the disclosure requirements under the securities laws applicable to issuers and private companies as compared to public companies; (iii) corporate governance; (iv) financial statements and the components of such statements; (v) aspects of unregistered securities, securities issued by private companies, and investments into private funds, including risks associated with— (I) limited liquidity; (II) limited disclosures; (III) variance in valuation methods; (IV) information asymmetry; (V) leverage risks; (VI) concentration risk; and (VII) longer investment horizons; (vi) potential conflicts of interest, when the interests of the financial professionals and their clients are misaligned or when their professional responsibilities are compromised by financial motivations; and (vii) other criteria the Commission determines necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors. (c) Administration Beginning not later than 180 days after the date the examination is established under subsection (b), such examination shall be administered and offered free of charge to the public by a registered national securities association under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–3 ).

May 30, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2802 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 24, 2023 Mr. Correa (for himself and Mr. Stewart ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act . 2. Adding suicide prevention contact information to school identification cards (a) In general Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (30) (A) In the case of an institution that creates and distributes identification cards for students at any time after the date of enactment of this paragraph, such institution shall include phone contact information on each such card for the following organizations: (i) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (ii) Crisis Text Line. (iii) A campus mental health center or program, as determined by the institution. (B) In the case of an institution that does not create and distribute identification cards for students at any time after the date of enactment of this paragraph, such institution shall publish the suicide prevention contact information specified in subparagraph (A) on the website of such institution. (C) If an organization in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) ceases to exist, the Secretary may designate a different entity with a similar purpose to be included on the identification card. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect beginning on the day that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2807 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 24, 2023 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require the Secretary of Transportation to develop and submit a report to Congress on recommendations to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2023 . 2. Recommendations to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall develop and submit to Congress a report containing— (1) recommendations to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes; and (2) estimates of the costs and benefits of each such recommendation. (b) Contents The report required under subsection (a) shall, at a minimum, include such recommendations regarding— (1) modifications to trains and tracks; (2) modifications to train and track maintenance procedures; (3) speed limits for trains; (4) mitigation measures between tracks and homes; (5) the distance required between tracks and homes; (6) limits on the number of trains; (7) limits on the number of cars on trains; (8) limits on hours of operations; (9) building noise insulation; and (10) modifications to soil conditions.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2812 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Middle Market IPO Cost Act . 2. Study on IPO fees (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States, in consultation with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in consultation with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, shall carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings ( IPOs ). In carrying out such study, the Comptroller General shall— (1) consider the direct and indirect costs of an IPO, including— (A) fees of accountants, underwriters, and any other outside advisors with respect to the IPO; (B) compliance with Federal and State securities laws at the time of the IPO; and (C) such other IPO-related costs as the Comptroller General may consider; (2) compare and analyze the costs of an IPO with the costs of obtaining alternative sources of financing and of liquidity; (3) consider the impact of such costs on capital formation; (4) analyze the impact of these costs on the availability of public securities of small- and medium-sized companies to retail investors; and (5) analyze trends in IPOs over a time period the Comptroller General determines is appropriate to analyze IPO pricing practices, considering— (A) the number of IPOs; (B) how costs for IPOs have evolved over time for underwriters, investment advisory firms, and other professions for services in connection with an IPO; (C) the number of brokers and dealers active in underwriting IPOs; (D) the different types of services that underwriters and related persons provide before and after a small- or medium-sized company IPO and the factors impacting IPOs costs; (E) changes in the costs and availability of investment research for small- and medium-sized companies; and (F) the impacts of litigation and its costs on being a public company. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 360-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall issue a report to the Congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a) and any administrative or legislative recommendations the Comptroller General may have.

Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2812 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2023 Mr. Himes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Middle Market IPO Underwriting Cost Act . 2. Study on IPO fees (a) Study The Securities and Exchange Commission, in consultation with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, shall carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings ( IPOs ). In carrying out such study, the Commission shall— (1) consider the direct and indirect costs of an IPO, including— (A) fees, such as gross spreads paid to underwriters, IPO advisors, and other professionals; (B) compliance with Federal and State securities laws at the time of the IPO; and (C) such other IPO-related costs as the Commission determines appropriate; (2) compare and analyze the costs of an IPO with the costs of obtaining alternative sources of financing and of liquidity; (3) consider the impact of such costs on capital formation; (4) analyze the impact of these costs on the availability of public securities of small- and medium-sized companies to retail investors; and (5) analyze trends in IPOs over a time period the Commission determines is appropriate to analyze IPO pricing practices, considering— (A) the number of IPOs; (B) how costs for IPOs have evolved over time, including fees paid to underwriters, investment advisory firms, and other professions for services in connection with an IPO; (C) the number of brokers and dealers active in underwriting IPOs; (D) the different types of services that underwriters and related persons provide before and after a small- or medium-sized company IPO and the factors impacting underwriting costs; (E) changes in the costs and availability of investment research for small- and medium-sized companies; and (F) any other consideration the Commission considers necessary and appropriate. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 360-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a report to the Congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a) and any administrative or legislative recommendations the Commission may have.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2812 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Middle Market IPO Cost Act . 2. Study on IPO fees (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States, in consultation with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in consultation with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, shall carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings ( IPOs ). In carrying out such study, the Comptroller General shall— (1) consider the direct and indirect costs of an IPO, including— (A) fees of accountants, underwriters, and any other outside advisors with respect to the IPO; (B) compliance with Federal and State securities laws at the time of the IPO; and (C) such other IPO-related costs as the Comptroller General may consider; (2) compare and analyze the costs of an IPO with the costs of obtaining alternative sources of financing and of liquidity; (3) consider the impact of such costs on capital formation; (4) analyze the impact of these costs on the availability of public securities of small- and medium-sized companies to retail investors; and (5) analyze trends in IPOs over a time period the Comptroller General determines is appropriate to analyze IPO pricing practices, considering— (A) the number of IPOs; (B) how costs for IPOs have evolved over time for underwriters, investment advisory firms, and other professions for services in connection with an IPO; (C) the number of brokers and dealers active in underwriting IPOs; (D) the different types of services that underwriters and related persons provide before and after a small- or medium-sized company IPO and the factors impacting IPOs costs; (E) changes in the costs and availability of investment research for small- and medium-sized companies; and (F) the impacts of litigation and its costs on being a public company. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 360-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall issue a report to the Congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a) and any administrative or legislative recommendations the Comptroller General may have.

Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 68 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2812 [Report No. 118–91] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2023 Mr. Himes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services June 5, 2023 Additional sponsor: Mr. Lawler June 5, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 25, 2023 A BILL To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Middle Market IPO Underwriting Cost Act . 2. Study on IPO fees (a) Study The Securities and Exchange Commission ( Commission ), in consultation with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, shall carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings ( IPOs ). In carrying out such study, the Commission shall— (1) consider the direct and indirect costs of an IPO, including— (A) fees, such as gross spreads paid to underwriters, IPO advisors, and other professionals; (B) compliance with Federal and State securities laws at the time of the IPO; and (C) such other IPO-related costs as the Commission determines appropriate; (2) compare and analyze the costs of an IPO with the costs of obtaining alternative sources of financing and of liquidity; (3) consider the impact of such costs on capital formation; (4) analyze the impact of these costs on the availability of public securities of small- and medium-sized companies to retail investors; and (5) analyze trends in IPOs over a time period the Commission determines is appropriate to analyze IPO pricing practices, considering— (A) the number of IPOs; (B) how costs for IPOs have evolved over time, including fees paid to underwriters, investment advisory firms, and other professions for services in connection with an IPO; (C) the number of brokers and dealers active in underwriting IPOs; (D) the different types of services that underwriters and related persons provide before and after a small- or medium-sized company IPO and the factors impacting underwriting costs; (E) changes in the costs and availability of investment research for small- and medium-sized companies; and (F) any other consideration the Commission considers necessary and appropriate. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 360-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a report to the Congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a) and any administrative or legislative recommendations the Commission may have.

June 5, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2814 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2023 Mr. Massie (for himself, Mr. Biggs , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Burchett , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Golden of Maine , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Green of Tennessee , Ms. Greene of Georgia , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Leger Fernandez , Ms. Mace , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Roy , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Smucker , Mrs. Spartz , and Ms. Tenney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act or the PRIME Act . 2. Exemption for slaughter and preparation occurring at custom slaughter facilities Section 23 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 623 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) as paragraphs (c), (d), and (e), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (a) the following new paragraph: (b) (1) The provisions of this title requiring inspection of the slaughter of animals and the preparation of the carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products at establishments conducting such operations for commerce shall not apply to the slaughtering by any person of animals at a custom slaughter facility, and the preparation at such custom slaughter facility and transportation in commerce of the carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products of such animals if— (A) the slaughtering and preparation carried out at such custom slaughter facility is carried out in accordance with the law of the State in which the custom slaughter facility is located; and (B) the animals are so slaughtered and the carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products of such animals are so prepared exclusively for distribution to— (i) household consumers within the State; and (ii) restaurants, hotels, boarding houses, grocery stores, or other establishments located in such State that— (I) are involved in the preparation of meals served directly to consumers; or (II) offer meat and meat food products for sale directly to consumers in the State. (2) For purposes of subparagraph (1), the term State means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and each territory or possession of the United States. ; and (3) in paragraph (c) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)), in the second sentence, by striking paragraph (b) and inserting paragraph (c) . 3. No preemption of State law The amendments made by section 2 shall not be construed as preempting any State law that concerns the slaughter of animals or the preparation of carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products at a custom slaughter facility, or the sale of meat or meat food products.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2818 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2023 Mr. Bacon (for himself and Mr. Pappas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act . 2. Increase in amount available to disabled veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (a) Increase Paragraph (2) of section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking $6,800 and inserting $10,000 ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking $2,000 and inserting $5,000 . (b) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a veteran who first applies for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Clarification A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of such veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). 3. Adjustment for inflation Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available. In the event that such Consumer Price Index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) during the previous fiscal year. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2823 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2023 Mr. Case (for himself, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia , Ms. Tokuda , Ms. Jacobs , Mr. Costa , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Ms. Norton , Mr. Peters , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Soto , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Swalwell , Ms. Chu , Mrs. Napolitano , and Mr. Lieu ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2023 . 2. Exemption from immigrant visa limit Section 201(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (F) Aliens who— (i) are eligible for a visa under paragraph (1) or (3) of section 203(a); and (ii) have a parent (regardless of whether the parent is living or dead) who was naturalized pursuant to— (I) section 405 of the Immigration Act of 1990 ( Public Law 101–649 ; 8 U.S.C. 1440 note); or (II) title III of the Act of October 14, 1940 (54 Stat. 1137, chapter 876), as added by section 1001 of the Second War Powers Act, 1942 (56 Stat. 182, chapter 199). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2826 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2023 Mr. Comer (for himself, Ms. Foxx , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Ms. Letlow , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Moolenaar , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Allen , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Babin , Mr. Perry , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Bost , Mr. Langworthy , Ms. Mace , Mr. Owens , Mr. Collins , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Edwards , Mrs. Steel , Ms. Lee of Florida , Mr. Mann , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Smucker , Mrs. Boebert , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Ms. Greene of Georgia , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Hern , Mr. Burchett , Mr. Rose , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Fitzgerald , Mr. Kustoff , Mr. Barr , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Norman , Mr. Ezell , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Dunn of Florida , Mr. Banks , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Burlison , Mr. Moran , Mr. Crenshaw , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mrs. Houchin , and Mr. Guest ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Local Business Act . 2. Clarification of joint employment (a) National Labor Relations Act Section 2(2) of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 152(2) ) is amended— (1) by striking The term employer and inserting (A) The term employer ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) An employer may be considered a joint employer of the employees of another employer only if each employer directly, actually, and immediately, exercises significant control over the essential terms and conditions of employment of the employees of the other employer, such as hiring such employees, discharging such employees, determining the rate of pay and benefits of such employees, supervising such employees on a day-to-day basis, assigning such employees a work schedule, position, or task, or disciplining such employees. . (b) Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 Section 3(d) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(d) ) is amended— (1) by striking Employer includes and inserting (1) Employer includes ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) An employer may be considered a joint employer of the employees of another employer for purposes of this Act only if each employer meets the criteria set forth in section 2(2)(B) of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 152(2)(B) ) except that, for purposes of determining joint-employer status under this Act, the terms employee and employer referenced in such section shall have the meanings given such terms in this section. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2827 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2023 Mr. Connolly (for himself and Mrs. Kim of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide high-skilled visas for nationals of the Republic of Korea, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Partner with Korea Act . 2. Reciprocal visas for nationals of South Korea (a) In general Section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E) ) is amended— (1) in clause (ii), by striking or after capital; ; and (2) by adding at the end or (iv) solely to perform services in a specialty occupation in the United States if the alien is a national of the Republic of Korea and with respect to whom the Secretary of Labor determines and certifies to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State that the intending employer has filed with the Secretary of Labor an attestation under section 212(t)(1); . (b) Numerical limitation Section 214(g) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(g) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (12) (A) The Secretary of State may not approve a number of initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iv) that is more than the applicable numerical limitations set out in this paragraph. (B) The applicable numerical limitation referred to in subparagraph (A) is 15,000 for each fiscal year. (C) The applicable numerical limitation referred to in subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not the spouses or children of such aliens. . (c) Specialty occupation defined Section 214(i)(1) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(i)(1) ) is amended by striking section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii), and inserting clauses (iii) and (iv) of section 101(a)(15)(E), . (d) Attestation Section 212(t) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(t) ), as added by section 402(b)(2) of the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act ( Public Law 108–77 ; 117 Stat. 941), is amended— (1) by striking or section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) each place it appears and inserting or clause (iii) or (iv) of section 101(a)(15)(E) ; and (2) in paragraphs (3)(C)(i)(II), (3)(C)(ii)(II), and (3)(C)(iii)(II), by striking or 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) each place it appears.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2828 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2023 Mr. Connolly (for himself, Ms. Mace , Ms. Norton , and Ms. Wasserman Schultz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To require Federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act . 2. Assisted reproductive treatment benefits (a) In general Section 8904 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) Assisted reproductive treatment benefits. ; and (B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) Assisted reproductive treatment benefits. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) Assisted reproductive treatment defined In this section, the term assisted reproductive treatment means any treatment or procedure facilitating reproduction that includes the handling of human oocytes, embryos, or sperm, including the following: (1) Assisted reproduction, including intravaginal insemination, intracervical insemination and intrauterine insemination. (2) In vitro fertilization. (3) Preservation of human oocytes, embryos, or sperm for later reproductive use. (4) Such other treatments, procedures, medications, laboratory services, and technologies facilitating reproduction as determined appropriate by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. . (b) Implementation timing The amendments made by this Act shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2829 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2023 Mr. Duncan (for himself and Ms. DelBene ) 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 remove cost-sharing responsibilities for chronic care management services under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 . 2. Removing cost-sharing responsibilities for chronic care management services under part B of the Medicare program Section 1833 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (GG), by striking and at the end; and (B) in subparagraph (HH), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: and (II) with respect to chronic care management services (as described in subsection (b)(8) of section 1848) furnished on or after January 1, 2024, the amount paid shall be an amount equal to 100 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for such services or the amount determined under such section; ; and (2) in subsection (b), in the first sentence— (A) in paragraph (12), by striking and at the end; and (B) in paragraph (13), by inserting before the period at the end the following: , and (14) such deductible shall not apply with respect to chronic care management services (as described in section 1848(b)(8)) furnished on or after January 1, 2024 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2834 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2023 Ms. Garcia of Texas (for herself, Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Nickel , Mr. Green of Texas , and Mr. Vargas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to include in technical assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund resources for non-English speaking individuals, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Finance Language Inclusion Act of 2023 . 2. Inclusion of resources for non-English speaking individuals in technical assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Section 108(c)(1) of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 ( 12 U.S.C. 4707(c)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking and development and inserting , development ; and (2) by striking products. and inserting products, and the provision of outreach and resources for non-English speaking individuals or individuals with limited English proficiency. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2836 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2023 Mr. Mike Garcia of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To prohibit States from utilizing a funding formula for public schools that is based on calculating the average daily attendance of students over a State-determined period of time.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cash to Classrooms Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Only 7 State governments use a funding formula for public schools reliant on calculating the average number of students in seats in district schools calculated over a State-determined period of time. (2) Multiple studies show that average daily attendance formulas are more susceptible to absenteeism issues and can result in significantly decreased funding for certain schools. (3) Many schools who suffer from chronic absenteeism serve socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, such as low income and minority students. (4) Under average daily attendance formulas, schools who serve disadvantaged groups who are more likely to suffer higher rates of absenteeism lose more funding than other schools, which creates a lack of resources to address absenteeism. 3. Prohibiting the use of average daily attendance for public school funding formulas No State shall utilize a funding formula for public schools that is based on calculating the average daily attendance of students over a State-determined period of time.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2837 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2023 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To provide for higher minimum pay for certain U.S. Border Patrol agents, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Patrol Pay Parity Act . 2. Higher minimum pay for certain U.S. Border Patrol agents (a) Higher minimum rate of pay Not later than January 1, 2024, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management— (1) shall, in accordance with section 5305 of title 5, United States Code— (A) increase the minimum rate of pay for U.S. Border Patrol agents at the grade GS–12 of the General Schedule by not less than 14 percent; and (B) increase other grades or levels, occupational groups, series, classes, or subdivisions thereof, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (2) may make increases in all rates in the pay range for each such grade or level, in accordance with such section 5305. (b) Inapplicability The discretion granted to agency heads under section 5305(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to increase in rates of pay authorized under subsection (a).
IB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2839 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes.

1. Siletz Reservation Act amendment Section 4 of Public Law 96–340 (commonly known as the Siletz Reservation Act ) (94 Stat. 1074) is amended to read as follows: 4. Hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Consent decree The term Consent Decree means the final judgment and decree of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, in the action entitled Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon against State of Oregon , entered on May 2, 1980. (2) Indian Tribe The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (3) Siletz Agreement The term Siletz Agreement means the agreement entitled Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. (b) Hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering agreements (1) In general The Siletz Agreement shall remain in effect until and unless replaced, amended, or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. (2) Amendments The Siletz Agreement or any successor agreement entered into under paragraph (1) may be amended from time to time by mutual consent of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon. (3) Contents of new agreement or amendments The Siletz Agreement or any successor agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall not provide for exclusive or primary Siletz take opportunity outside the exterior boundaries of the 1855 Executive Order Siletz Coast Reservation (as described in section 7(f)(1)(A) of the Siletz Tribe Indian Restoration Act ( Public Law 95–195 ; 91 Stat. 1418; 130 Stat. 1364)) relative to any other federally recognized Indian Tribe, and shall not provide for new or expanded take of fishery resources in the Columbia River or in the Willamette River from its mouth to the top of Willamette Falls. (c) Judicial review In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. (d) Effect Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe. .

Passed the House of Representatives December 11, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.