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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5125 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2023 Ms. Porter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to limit the use of arbitration to resolve controversies under the Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Servicemember Forced Arbitration Act . 2. Limitations on methods of dispute resolution under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (a) Limitation on use of arbitration To resolve controversies under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (1) Arbitration; written consent requirement Section 102 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3912 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Written consent requirement for arbitration Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever a contract with a servicemember, or a servicemember and the spouse of the servicemember jointly, provides for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy subject to a provision of this Act and arising out of or relating to such contract, arbitration may be used to settle such controversy only if, after such controversy arises, all parties to such controversy consent in writing to use arbitration to settle such controversy. . (2) Applicability Subsection (d) of such section, as added by paragraph (1), shall apply with respect to contracts entered into, amended, altered, modified, renewed, or extended after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Limitation on waiver of rights and protections under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (1) Limitation Section 107(a) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3918(a) ) is amended— (A) in the second sentence, by inserting and if it is made after a specific dispute has arisen and the dispute is identified in the waiver after to which it applies ; and (B) in the third sentence, by inserting and if it is made after a specific dispute has arisen and the dispute is identified in the waiver after period of military service . (2) Applicability The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to waivers made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Clarification of private right of action under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Section 802(a) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 4042(a) ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting , notwithstanding any previous agreement to the contrary, after may ; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking , notwithstanding any previous agreement to the contrary .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5127 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2023 Ms. Salazar (for herself, Mrs. Lee of Nevada , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Swalwell , Ms. Titus , Ms. Norton , Mr. Kim of New Jersey , Mr. Goldman of New York , Mrs. Radewagen , Ms. Tokuda , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Ryan , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Case , Mr. Carson , Mr. Trone , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mrs. González-Colón , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Ms. Mace , Mr. Webster of Florida , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , and Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To reduce appointment wait times for certain nonimmigrant visas known as visitor visas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act . 2. Report and reassignment of personnel for excessive visitor visa wait times (a) Report required Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report that includes— (1) a list of each diplomatic and consular post at which the average waiting period, beginning on the date an individual submits an application for a nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 ) (commonly referred to as a visitor visa ) and the date such individual is granted an interview for such a visa, exceeds 100 days; and (2) an explanation of the concrete steps taken at each such post in order to reduce such average waiting period. (b) Reassignment of personnel With respect to any diplomatic or consular posts at which the average waiting period described in subsection (a)(1) exceeds 300 days, the Secretary of State shall, as appropriate, temporarily reassign appropriate personnel of the Department of State to directly assist consular staff at such posts in order to reduce such average waiting period.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5129 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2023 Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To direct the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs to notify United States citizens regarding passport expiration and renewal, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Passport Notification Act of 2023 . 2. Required notification regarding passport expiration and renewal (a) Requirement For each United States citizen in possession of a valid unexpired passport, not later than 180 days prior to the date on which such passport is scheduled to expire, the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs shall provide to the United States citizen— (1) a notification regarding such pending expiration date; and (2) information on the process for the renewal of such passport, including an identification of any relevant locations at which materials required for such renewal may be submitted. (b) Form Each notification required under subsection (a) may be submitted in electronic or paper form. (c) Applicability The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply with respect to passports the expiration of which is scheduled to occur on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5138 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Mr. Courtney (for himself, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Ms. DelBene , and Mr. Estes ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital stay requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services under Medicare, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2023 . 2. Counting a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward the 3-day inpatient hospital stay requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services under medicare (a) In general Section 1861(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(i) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: For purposes of this subsection, an individual receiving outpatient observation services shall be deemed to be an inpatient during such period, and the date such individual ceases receiving such services shall be deemed the hospital discharge date (unless such individual is admitted as a hospital inpatient at the end of such period). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to receipt of outpatient observation services beginning on or after January 1, 2024, but applies to a period of post-hospital extended care services that was completed before the date of the enactment of this Act only if an administrative appeal is or has been made with respect to such services not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement such amendment through an interim final regulation, program instruction, or otherwise.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Ms. Craig introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to increase the fine for certain fraudulent activities related to funds for child nutrition programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fighting Their Fraud Act of 2023 . 2. Prevention of fraud under child nutrition programs Section 12(g) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1760(g) ) is amended by striking $25,000 and inserting $50,000 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5141 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Mr. DeSaulnier (for himself and Mr. Huffman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) High-quality early intervention and preschool special education services can change a child’s developmental trajectory and improve outcomes for children, families, and communities. (2) Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq. ) authorizes a grant program to aid each State in implementing a system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. (3) Funding for such part C ( 20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq. ) has eroded significantly in the last two decades, from a high of $1,768 per child in 1999 to $645 per child in 2017, adjusted for inflation. (4) Section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1419 ) authorizes grants to States for preschool programs serving children with disabilities ages three to five. (5) Funding for such section 619 ( 20 U.S.C. 1419 ) has eroded significantly in the last 25 years, from a high of $1,484 per child in 1992, to $529 in 2017, adjusted for inflation. (6) Infants, toddlers, and preschool children, and their schools would benefit from additional funding to restore per child amounts under part C and section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq. ; 1419) to ensure continued delivery of high quality early intervention and preschool special education services. 3. Authorization of appropriations for section 619 of the IDEA Section 619(j) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1419(j) ) is amended to read as follows: (j) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $503,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $683,500,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $829,700,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $975,900,000 for fiscal year 2027; and (5) $1,220,000,000 for fiscal year 2028. . 4. Authorization of appropriations for part C of the IDEA Section 644 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1444 ) is amended to read as follows: 644. Authorization of appropriations For the purpose of carrying out this part, there are authorized to be appropriated— (1) $932,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $974,800,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $1,227,400,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $1,480,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; and (5) $ 1,731,000,000 for fiscal year 2028. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5143 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Mr. Doggett (for himself, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Ms. Sewell , Mr. Smucker , Mr. Blumenauer , and Mr. Larson of Connecticut ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2023 . 2. Addition of new vaccines to list of taxable vaccines (a) In general Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is included on the Vaccine Injury Table under section 2114 of the Public Health Service Act. . (b) Notification Not later than 30 days after the Secretary of Health and Human Services adds a vaccine to the Vaccine Injury Table pursuant of section 2114 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300aa–14 ), the Secretary shall notify the Secretary of the Treasury, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate , the Committee on Finance of the Senate , the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives , and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives of such designation. (c) Effective date (1) Sales, etc The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to sales and uses on or after the date on which the Secretary of Health and Human Services lists any new vaccine pursuant to section 2114 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300aa–14 ) for purposes of compensation for any vaccine-related injury or death through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund. (2) Deliveries For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5144 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Mr. Jackson of Texas (for himself, Mr. Babin , Mr. Norman , and Mr. Brecheen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , and in addition to the Committees on House Administration , and 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 prohibit officers, employees, and elected officials of the Federal Government from having, establishing, maintaining official accounts on Tik Tok, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Government Off TikTok Act or the GOT Act . 2. Prohibition on officers, employees, and elected officials of the Federal Government having, establishing, maintaining official accounts on Tik Tok (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) Tik Tok is a proven national security threat to the United States and allies of the United States; and (2) United States officials should not be posting about official government business because of the threat that the Chinese Communist Party poses. (b) Prohibition No officer, employee, or elected official of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Federal Government may have, establish, obtain, or maintain a Government, Politician, or Political Party Account on Tik Tok, or any equivalent account provided by— (1) ByteDance limited; or (2) any entity owned by ByteDance limited. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed as affecting any standard or guideline developed pursuant to division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ( Public Law 117–328 ).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself, Mr. Mrvan , Mr. Hunt , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , and Ms. Pettersen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to increase certain goal for participation in Federal contracts by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, to exclude such self-certified concerns from governmentwide and Federal agency goals, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investing in Veteran Entrepreneurial Talents Act or the Investing in VETS Act . 2. Increase in Governmentwide goal for participation in Federal contracts by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans Section 15(g)(1)(A)(ii) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(g)(1)(A)(ii) ) is amended by striking 3 percent and inserting 5 percent . 3. Exclusion of self-certified SDVOSBs from Governmentwide and agency goals Section 15(g) of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(g) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Exclusion of self-Certified SDVOSBs from goals Only small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans that have been certified under section 36 shall be included in calculating the goals established— (A) under this paragraph (1)(A)(ii); and (B) by the head of a Federal agency for small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans under paragraph (2). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5149 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to provide stipends to certain members separating from the Armed Forces.

1. Pilot program to provide a monthly stipend to certain recently separated members (a) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot program to provide a stipend to a covered individual. (b) Amount A stipend paid under this section to a covered individual shall be in an amount that the Secretary determines will pay for one month of food and housing for the household of such covered individual in the location where such household resides. (c) Payments A covered individual shall receive a stipend under this section once a month for the first four months following the separation of the covered individual from the Armed Forces. (d) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the pilot program. Such report shall include the following: (1) The number of covered individuals paid a stipend under this section. (2) The average amount of such a stipend. (3) The effectiveness of the program in mitigating financial hardships of covered individuals. (4) A plan to make the pilot program permanent. (5) The recommendation of the Secretary whether to make the pilot program permanent. (e) Termination The pilot program shall terminate after operating for four months. (f) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered individual means an individual— (A) who separates from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after at least four years of service on active duty; and (B) whom the Secretary of Defense determines will experience financial hardship during the first 120 days following such separation. (2) The term dependent means a dependent registered under the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. (3) The term household means a covered individual and all dependents of such covered individual who share a residence.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5151 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require responsiveness testing of Defense Logistics Agency pharmaceutical contracts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Further Strengthening Supply Chains for Servicemembers and Security Act of 2023 . 2. Responsiveness testing of Defense Logistics Agency pharmaceutical contracts The Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall modify Defense Logistics Agency Instructions 5025.03 and 3110.01— (1) to require Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support to coordinate annually with customers in the military departments to conduct responsiveness testing of the Defense Logistics Agency’s contingency contracts for pharmaceuticals; and (2) to include the results of that testing, as reported by customers in the military departments, in the annual reports of the Warstopper Program.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5156 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Mr. Posey (for himself and Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to amend regulations relating to exemptions for engines and equipment for purposes of national security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the First Responders’ Equipment Access Act . 2. Amendment to regulations exempting engines/equipment for national security Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall revise the regulations under section 1068.225(d) of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act)— (1) to authorize— (A) manufacturers and secondary engine manufacturers to request a national security exemption under such section 1068.225(d) for engines or equipment intended to be used by Federal, State, or local agencies for providing law enforcement, disaster relief, search and rescue, fire response, or emergency medical services; and (B) an agency of the Federal Government responsible for national defense and the Department of Homeland Security (including the Federal Emergency Management Agency) to endorse a request described in subparagraph (A); and (2) to specify that a request for a national security exemption described in paragraph (1)(A), and an endorsement of such a request described in paragraph (1)(B), is not required to specify a quantity of engines or equipment to be exempted in order to receive such an exemption.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5157 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Ms. Salinas (for herself and Mr. Neguse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to reauthorize and expand State-wide assessment and strategies for forest resources.

1. State-wide assessment and strategies for forest resources Section 2A(f) of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2101a(f) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 2023 and inserting 2028 ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking $10,000,000 and inserting $50,000,000 ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) Implementation of State-wide assessments and strategies for forest resources In addition to the authorization of appropriations in paragraph (1), there are authorized to be appropriated up to $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028 for the purposes of supporting the implementation of State-wide assessments and strategies for forest resources under this section. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5158 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Mr. Schiff (for himself, Ms. Omar , and Mr. Sherman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war not later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023 . 2. Termination of authorizations for use of military force and declarations of war (a) Future authorizations for use of military force and declarations of war Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted into law on or after the date of the enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is not later than 10 years after the date of the enactment of such authorization or declaration, as the case may be. (b) Existing authorizations for use of military force and declarations of war Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted into law before the date of the enactment of this Act and in effect as of such date of enactment shall terminate on the date that is 180 days after such date of enactment.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5161 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Ms. Tenney (for herself, Mr. Banks , Mr. Fulcher , and Mr. Babin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 with respect to prohibited uses of funds under such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Hunting and Archery in Schools Act of 2023 . 2. Prohibited uses of funds Section 8526 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7906 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by adding or at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking ; or at the end and inserting a period; and (3) by striking paragraph (7).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5162 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Ms. Tokuda (for herself, Mr. Case , and Mrs. Peltola ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend education grant programs for Alaska Native serving institutions and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Parity for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Students in Agriculture Act . 2. Education grants to Alaska Native serving institutions and Native Hawaiian serving institutions Section 1419B of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3156 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); (B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) Grant period A grant made under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than 3 years. ; and (C) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated), by striking $10,000,000 in fiscal years 2001 through 2023 and inserting $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); (B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) Grant period A grant made under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than 3 years. ; and (C) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated), by striking $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2023 and inserting $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5163 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Mr. Trone (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act or TREATS Act . 2. Telehealth for substance use disorder treatment Section 309(e)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 829(e)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(i)— (A) by striking at least 1 in-person medical evaluation and inserting the following: at least— (I) 1 in-person medical evaluation ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (II) for purposes of prescribing a controlled substance in schedule III, IV, or V that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of opioid use disorder (other than methadone), 1 telehealth evaluation; or ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (D) The term ‘telehealth evaluation’ means a medical evaluation that is conducted in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws by a practitioner (other than a pharmacist) who is at a location remote from the patient and is communicating with the patient, or a health care professional who is treating the patient, using a telecommunications system referred to in section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act that includes audio-only or audio and video equipment permitting two-way, real-time interactive communication between the patient and distant site practitioner or health care professional who is treating the patient. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5164 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 4, 2023 Mr. Waltz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend title 5 of the United States Code to require certain financial disclosures regarding all children of the President and the Vice President, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Assets and Investments with No Transparency from Executive Relatives Act or the PAINTER Act . 2. Financial disclosures form Section 13104(e) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the header, by striking Spouse or Dependent Child and inserting Spouse, Dependent Child, or Non-Dependent Child ; (2) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking of the reporting individual as follows and inserting the following: of the reporting individual and, if the reporting individual is an individual described in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 13103(f), respecting the non-dependent child of the reporting individual, as follows ; (B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or non-dependent child after spouse each place it appears; (C) in subparagraph (B)— (i) by striking by a spouse or dependent child and inserting by a spouse, dependent child, or non-dependent child ; and (ii) by striking by the spouse or dependent child and inserting by the spouse, dependent child, or non-dependent child ; (D) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by striking by a spouse or dependent child and inserting by a spouse, dependent child, or non-dependent child ; and (ii) by striking of the spouse or dependent child and inserting of the spouse, dependent child, or non-dependent child ; (E) in subparagraph (D)— (i) by striking by a spouse or dependent child and inserting by a spouse, dependent child, or non-dependent child ; and (ii) by striking of the spouse or dependent child and inserting of the spouse, dependent child, or non-dependent child ; (F) in subparagraph (E), by striking the spouse’s or dependent child’s and inserting the spouse’s, dependent child’s, or non-dependent child’s ; (G) in subparagraph (F)— (i) by striking of spouses and dependent children and inserting of spouses, dependent children, and non-dependent children ; and (ii) by striking of the spouse or dependent children and inserting of the spouse, dependent children, or non-dependent children ; and (H) in the matter following subparagraph (F), by striking to the spouse and dependent child and inserting to the spouse, dependent child, and non-dependent child ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Non-dependent child defined In this subsection, the term non-dependent child means any individual who is a son, daughter, stepson, or stepdaughter of the reporting individual that is over the age of 17 and that is not a dependent child of such reporting individual. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5165 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 8, 2023 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Dunn of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States more flexibility with respect to using contractors to make eligibility determinations and redeterminations on behalf of the State Medicaid plan, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Staffing Flexibility and Protection Act of 2023 . 2. State flexibility to use contractors to make eligibility determinations and redeterminations on behalf of a State (a) Requirements with respect to eligibility determinations Section 1902(a)(5) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(5) ) is amended by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: , but such determinations of eligibility may be made, at the option of a State, under a contract with another State or local agency or a contractor, so long as the contract does not provide incentives for the agency or contractor to delay eligibility determinations or to deny eligibility for individuals otherwise eligible for medical assistance . (b) Requirements with respect to fair hearings Section 1902(a)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(3) ) is amended by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: , except that such fair hearing may be conducted, at the option of a State, under a contract with another State or local agency or a contractor, so long as such agency or contractor does not provide incentives to delay a fair hearing or to deny eligibility for an individual otherwise eligible for medical assistance . 3. Prohibiting conflicts of interest A State shall not use the flexibility provided under section 2 unless a contractor selected to conduct eligibility determinations or redeterminations pursuant to the amendments made by such section has no direct or indirect financial relationship with any Medicaid managed care organization (as defined in section 1903(m)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(1)(A) )), including the network providers affiliated with such organization, that provides services to individuals entitled to medical assistance under title XIX of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ) pursuant to a contract with such State.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5170 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 8, 2023 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the Commission of Fine Arts from exercising authority over non-Federal property in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Home Rule Act . 2. Prohibiting Commission of Fine Arts from exercising authority over non-Federal property in the District of Columbia (a) Limiting authority over location of statues, fountains, and monuments Section 9102(a)(1) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking District of Columbia and inserting District of Columbia which are owned by the Federal Government . (b) Clarification of limitations on authority Section 9102(c) of such title is amended to read as follows: (c) Nonapplication The authority of the Commission under this section does not apply to any of the following: (1) The United States Capitol. (2) Any building of the Library of Congress. (3) Any building, property, or project which is owned by the District of Columbia. (4) Any private building, property, or project. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5172 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 8, 2023 Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself and Ms. Crockett ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reduce the eligibility requirement for direct farm real estate loans, and for other purposes.

1. Reduction of the eligibility requirement for direct farm real estate loans under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act Section 302(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1922(b) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) In general The Secretary may make a direct loan under this subtitle only to a farmer or rancher who has at least 1 year of experience substantially participating in the management and business operations of a farm or ranch, as determined by the Secretary, or has other acceptable education or experience for a period of time, as determined by the Secretary. ; and (2) in paragraph (4)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking 3-year requirement in paragraph (1) to 1 or 2 years and inserting 1-year requirement in paragraph (1) to 6 months ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking 3-year and inserting 1-year .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5173 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 8, 2023 Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Dunn of Florida , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Fulcher ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To apply the Freedom of Information Act to actions and decisions of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information in carrying out the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Broadband Buildout Accountability Act . 2. Applicability of FOIA to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program Section 60102(o)(2) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 47 U.S.C. 1702(o)(2) ) is amended by inserting after Act’) the following: , except for section 552 of that title (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act ) .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5178 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 8, 2023 Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to investigate and remove aliens providing false information about drug-related grounds of inadmissibility.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Substance and Possession Abuse Restrictions for Entrance Act of 2023 or the SPARE Act of 2023 . 2. Requirement to investigate and remove aliens providing false information about drug-related grounds of inadmissibility (a) In general Not later than 60 days after receiving credible information that an alien knowingly provided false information on an application for admission to the United States related to whether the alien was inadmissible under paragraph (1)(A)(iv) or paragraph (2)(A)(i)(II) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)(iv) , (2)(A)(i)(II)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall— (1) investigate such information; and (2) if the Secretary determines that at the time of the alien’s admission the alien was so inadmissible, initiate removal proceedings under section 239 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229 ). (b) Permanent bar to reentry Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who is removed pursuant to subsection (a)(2) may not seek admission to the United States at any time after such removal. (c) Waivers subject to FOIA A waiver under subsection (d)(3)(A) or subsection (h) of section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(3)(A) , (h)) of the ground of inadmissibility under paragraph (1)(A)(iv) or paragraph (2)(A)(i)(II) of section 212(a) of that Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1)(A)(iv) , (2)(A)(i)(II)) granted by the Secretary of Homeland Security for an alien seeking admission to the United States shall be subject to section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act ).
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5179 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the maintenance of the country of origin markings for imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Anti-BDS Labeling Act . 2. Continuation in effect of country of origin marking policy for imported goods produced in the west bank or gaza The policy of the Government of the United States with respect to country of origin marking of imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, notice of which was published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Federal Register on December 23, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 83984), shall remain in effect until repealed by an Act of Congress. 3. Prohibition on use of funds to rescind or change the country of origin marking policy for imported goods produced in the west bank or gaza Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of State or U.S. Customs and Border Protection on or after the date of the enactment of this Act may be obligated or expended to prepare or promulgate any policy; guidance; regulation; notice; or Executive order or to otherwise implement, administer, or enforce any policy that rescinds or changes the policy of the Government of the United States with respect to country of origin marking of imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, notice of which was published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Federal Register on December 23, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 83984).

Passed the House of Representatives September 18, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5179 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 8, 2023 Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To require the maintenance of the country of origin markings for imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Anti-BDS Labeling Act . 2. Continuation in effect of country of origin marking policy for imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza The policy of the Government of the United States with respect to country of origin marking of imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, notice of which was published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Federal Register on December 23, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 83984), shall remain in effect until repealed by an Act of Congress. 3. Prohibition on use of funds to rescind or change the country of origin marking policy for imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of State or U.S. Customs and Border Protection on or after the date of the enactment of this Act may be obligated or expended to prepare or promulgate any policy, guidance, regulation, notice, or Executive order or to otherwise implement, administer, or enforce any policy that rescinds or changes the policy of the Government of the United States with respect to country of origin marking of imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, notice of which was published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Federal Register on December 23, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 83984).
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5179 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance AN ACT To require the maintenance of the country of origin markings for imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Anti-BDS Labeling Act . 2. Continuation in effect of country of origin marking policy for imported goods produced in the west bank or gaza The policy of the Government of the United States with respect to country of origin marking of imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, notice of which was published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Federal Register on December 23, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 83984), shall remain in effect until repealed by an Act of Congress. 3. Prohibition on use of funds to rescind or change the country of origin marking policy for imported goods produced in the west bank or gaza Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of State or U.S. Customs and Border Protection on or after the date of the enactment of this Act may be obligated or expended to prepare or promulgate any policy; guidance; regulation; notice; or Executive order or to otherwise implement, administer, or enforce any policy that rescinds or changes the policy of the Government of the United States with respect to country of origin marking of imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, notice of which was published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Federal Register on December 23, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 83984).

Passed the House of Representatives September 18, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 557 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5179 [Report No. 118–661] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 8, 2023 Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means September 10, 2024 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 August 8, 2023 A BILL To require the maintenance of the country of origin markings for imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Anti-BDS Labeling Act . 2. Continuation in effect of country of origin marking policy for imported goods produced in the west bank or gaza The policy of the Government of the United States with respect to country of origin marking of imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, notice of which was published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Federal Register on December 23, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 83984), shall remain in effect until repealed by an Act of Congress. 3. Prohibition on use of funds to rescind or change the country of origin marking policy for imported goods produced in the west bank or gaza Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of State or U.S. Customs and Border Protection on or after the date of the enactment of this Act may be obligated or expended to prepare or promulgate any policy; guidance; regulation; notice; or Executive order or to otherwise implement, administer, or enforce any policy that rescinds or changes the policy of the Government of the United States with respect to country of origin marking of imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, notice of which was published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Federal Register on December 23, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 83984).

September 10, 2024 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. 5181 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 8, 2023 Ms. Tokuda introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the thrifty food plan to apply to the urban and rural parts of the State of Hawaii.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Feeding Rural Families Act of 2023 . 2. Amendment Section 3(u)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2012(u)(2) ) is amended— (1) by inserting urban and rural parts of before Hawaii the 1st place it appears, and (2) by inserting urban and rural before Hawaii the 2d place it appears.