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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6980 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2024 Mr. Nehls (for himself, Mr. Schneider , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Ms. Salazar , Ms. Sewell , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Casten , Mrs. Hinson , Ms. Salinas , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Bera , Mr. Costa , and Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the reallocation of unused waivers of the foreign residency requirement for certain J-visa holders.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Directing Our Country’s Transfer Of Residency Slots or the DOCTORS Act . 2. Reallocation of unused waivers of the foreign residency requirement for certain J-visa holders Section 214( l ) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184( l )) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) (A) Beginning on September 30, 2025, and every September 30 thereafter, each State agency that received a waiver under section 212(e) during the fiscal year that ends on that date shall report to the Secretary of State the total number of such waivers that the State agency did not use during such fiscal year. (B) (i) For fiscal year 2025, and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of State shall— (I) calculate the total number of unused waivers reported by all State agencies under subparagraph (A); and (II) subject to clause (ii), reallocate such waivers for equal distribution among eligible State agencies for use during the subsequent fiscal year as waivers subject to paragraph (1)(D)(ii) (referred to in this paragraph as supplemental waivers ). (ii) In accordance with the 3-year commitment required under paragraph (1)(D), the number of supplemental waivers to be redistributed for use during a subsequent fiscal year shall be the total number of unused waivers described in clause (i)(I) divided by three. (C) In reallocating waivers under subparagraph (B), on January 1, 2025, and every January 1 thereafter, the Secretary of State shall inform each eligible State agency of— (i) the number of supplemental waivers available to the State agency for the subsequent fiscal year; and (ii) the manner in which the supplemental waivers will be distributed. (D) If the number of supplemental waivers distributed under this paragraph in a fiscal year is less than the total number of supplemental waivers available for distribution in the fiscal year, the difference between the number distributed and the number available for distribution shall be added to the total number of supplemental waivers available for distribution in the subsequent fiscal year. (E) Ten percent of supplemental waivers distributed in a fiscal year shall be used to support positions in 1 or more facilities that serve patients who reside in medically underserved communities (as defined in section 799B of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 295p ). (F) In this paragraph, the term eligible State agency means a State agency that, in the preceding fiscal year, used not fewer than 30 waivers under section 212(e). .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6982 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2024 Ms. Salinas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to the States to address gambling addiction, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act . 2. Grants to address gambling addiction (a) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (1) In general The Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use shall award grants to the States to address gambling addiction in amounts determined in accordance with paragraph (2). (2) Determination of amount The Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use shall— (A) allocate the total amount of funds awarded as grants under paragraph (1) among the States for a fiscal year in the same ratios as the Assistant Secretary allocates the total amount of block grants for prevention and treatment of substance abuse under subpart II of part B of title XIX of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300x–21 et seq. ) among the States for such fiscal year; and (B) if any State fails to apply for a grant under this subsection for such fiscal year, reallocate the amount that would otherwise be awarded to such State among the States that do so apply in proportion to the amounts allocated to such States under subparagraph (A). (3) Definition In this subsection, the term State has the meaning given to that term in section 1954 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300x–64 ). (b) National Institute on Drug Abuse The Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse may award grants to support research on gambling addiction. (c) Report Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit a report to the Congress on the effectiveness of the programs and activities carried out pursuant to subsections (a) and (b). (d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2032— (1) to carry out subsection (a), the amount that is 37.5 percent of the amount estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury as being equal to the amount of taxes received under section 4401(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 during the preceding fiscal year; and (2) to carry out subsection (b), the amount that is 12.5 percent of such amount estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6983 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office .

1. Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four H. R. 6983 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office .

1. Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6983 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2024 Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Mr. McCormick , Mrs. McBath , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Collins , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Allen , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , and Ms. Greene of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office .

1. Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6983 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office .

1. Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
II Calendar No. 538 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6983 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs September 25, 2024 Reported by Mr. Peters , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office .

1. Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office .

September 25, 2024 Reported without amendment
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6984 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2024 Mr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself, Mr. Bacon , and Mr. Flood ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To designate the Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the Virginia Smith Federal Building , and for other purposes.

1. Virginia Smith Federal Building (a) Designation The Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, shall be known and designated as the Virginia Smith Federal Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Virginia Smith Federal Building .
IB House Calendar No. 98 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6984 [Report No. 118–815] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2024 Mr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself, Mr. Bacon , and Mr. Flood ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure December 5, 2024 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed A BILL To designate the Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the Virginia Smith Federal Building , and for other purposes.

1. Virginia Smith Federal Building (a) Designation The Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, shall be known and designated as the Virginia Smith Federal Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Virginia Smith Federal Building .

December 5, 2024 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6986 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2024 Mr. Arrington (for himself, Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Issa , Mr. Doggett , Ms. Jayapal , and Mrs. Dingell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To address patent thickets.

1. Addressing patent thickets (a) Limit on number of patents per patent group that may be asserted in action for infringement Section 271(e) of title 35, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (7) (A) A person who brings an action for infringement of a patent under this section against a party described in subparagraph (B) may assert in the action not more than one patent per Patent Group. (B) A party described in this subparagraph is— (i) a person who— (I) submits an application for approval of a drug under subsection (b)(2) or (j) of section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 ), or is a holder of such an approved application; or (II) submits an application for licensure of a biological product under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262(k) ), or is a holder of such a licensure; or (ii) a person making, using, selling, offering for sale, introducing or delivering into interstate commerce, or importing— (I) a drug approved pursuant to an application under subsection (b)(2) or (j) of section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 ); or (II) a biological product licensed under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262(k) ). (C) A person who brings an action described in subparagraph (A) asserting a patent against a party may not bring any additional actions described in that subparagraph asserting a patent in the same Patent Group against that party. (D) (i) For purposes of this paragraph, the term Patent Group means 2 or more commonly owned patents or applications that— (I) are identified on 1 or more disclaimers under section 253 to obviate obviousness-type double patenting of another commonly owned patent; or (II) are subject to 1 or more disclaimers under section 253 to obviate obviousness-type double patenting of another commonly owned patent. (ii) For purposes of clause (i)(I)— (I) each patent or application that identifies the same patent or application on a disclaimer under section 253 is part of the same Patent Group; and (II) each patent or application that is identified on a disclaimer under section 253 is part of the same Patent Group as the patent or application subject to the disclaimer. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to an application submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) of section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 ) or section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262(k) ) on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6988 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2024 Mr. D'Esposito (for himself, Mr. Costa , Mr. Carson , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Lawler , and Ms. Sánchez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the enforcement of certain court ordered property distributions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as Jane’s Law . 2. Spousal obligations (a) In General Chapter 11A of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the chapter heading by inserting and spousal obligation after Child support ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: 228A. Failure to pay legal spousal court-ordered property distribution (a) Offense Whoever knowingly, travels in interstate or foreign commerce, with the intent to evade compliance with a court ordered property distribution shall be imprisoned for not more than two years, fined under this title, or both. (b) Mandatory Restitution Upon a conviction under this section, the court shall order restitution under section 3663A in an amount equal to the total unpaid amount under the court ordered property distribution. (c) Definition The term court ordered property distribution means an amount of more than $5,000 determined under a court order pursuant to the law of a State or of an Indian tribe to be due to a spouse or former spouse as an equitable or other distribution of assets in connection with a separation or divorce. . (b) Table of sections amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 11A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 228A. Failure to pay legal spousal court ordered property distribution. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6989 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2024 Mr. Good of Virginia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend an Act of Congress approved June 8, 1940, with respect to emergency permits for rights-of-way, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act . 2. Licenses or permits to owners of adjacent lands Section 2 of the Act of Congress approved June 8, 1940, entitled To amend the Act of June 30, 1936 (49 Stat. 2041), providing for the administration and maintenance of the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the States of Virginia and North Carolina, by the Secretary of the Interior, and for other purposes. is amended— (1) by striking may issue and inserting the following: (1) may issue ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) shall issue at least 1 emergency permit for emergency use. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6990 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2024 Mr. LaHood introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To modify the bases for ineligibility for countries to benefit from the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Digital Trade for Development Act . 2. Modifications to authority to designate countries Section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2462 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(2)— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (H) as subparagraphs (E) through (I), respectively; (B) in the matter following subparagraph (H), by striking (D), (E), (F), (G), and (H) (to the extent described in section 507(6)(D)) and inserting (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), and (I) (to the extent described in section 507(6)(D)) ; and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph: (D) The President, acting through the United States Trade Representative, determines that such country restricts digital trade to the detriment of United States development goals, strategic interests, or competitiveness. ; and (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (6)(B), by striking ; and and the end and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) the extent to which such country— (A) has refrained from imposing digital trade barriers, such as unnecessary or discriminatory data localization or data transfer restrictions, discriminatory treatment of digital products, or forced disclosure of proprietary source code; and (B) has taken steps in the digital environment to support consumer protections, the privacy of personal information, and open digital ecoystems. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6991 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2024 Mr. LaTurner (for himself, Ms. Davids of Kansas , Mr. Estes , and Mr. Mann ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic .

1. Designation of Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic (a) Designation The outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 9201 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Captain Elwin Shopteese Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic . (b) References Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the outpatient clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6993 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2024 Mr. Palmer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To allow individuals to choose to opt out of the Medicare part A benefit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Retirement Freedom Act . 2. Allowing individuals to choose to opt out of the Medicare part A benefit Any individual who is otherwise entitled to benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act may elect (in such form and manner as may be specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to opt out of such entitlement. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of an individual who makes such an election, such individual— (1) may (in such form and manner as may be specified by the Secretary) subsequently choose to end such election and opt back into such entitlement (in accordance with a process determined by the Secretary) without being subject to any penalty; (2) shall not be required to opt out of benefits under title II of such Act as a condition for making such election; and (3) shall not be required to repay any amount paid under such part A for items and services furnished prior to making such election.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2024 Mr. Mann introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To ensure equal treatment for certain faith-based organizations in certain Small Business Administration programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Assistance and Impartial Treatment of Help In Small Business Act or the FAITH in Small Business Act . 2. Ensuring equal treatment for certain faith-based organizations in certain Small Business Administration programs The proposed rule of the Small Business Administration titled Ensuring Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations in SBA's Loan and Disaster Assistance Programs issued January 19, 2021, shall have the force and effect of law.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2024 Mr. Steil introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 . 2. Clarification to the authority of the Bureau with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator Section 1027(f) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5517(f) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking Description of activities.— Paragraph (1) and inserting: Exceptions.— (A) Authority Paragraph (1) ; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (A) (as added by this Act) the following new subparagraph: (B) Limitation With respect to a person regulated by a State insurance regulator— (i) and if such person is offering or providing a consumer financial product or service, the Bureau may not enforce this title with respect to such person to the extent such person is engaged in the business of insurance; or (ii) and if such person is subject to any enumerated consumer law or any law for which authorities are transferred under subtitle F or H, the authority of the Bureau to enforce such law with respect to such person shall be narrowly construed to the extent such person is engaged in the business of insurance. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Rule of construction The enforcement of this title shall be broadly construed in favor of the authority of a State insurance regulator with respect to a person regulated by a State insurance regulator. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Ms. DelBene (for herself, Ms. Schrier , Ms. Perez , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , Ms. Bonamici , and Mr. Newhouse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the National Landslide Preparedness Act to reauthorize such Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2. National Landslide Preparedness Act reauthorization The National Landslide Preparedness Act ( 43 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 3(h) ( 43 U.S.C. 3102(h) ), by striking 2021 through 2024 and inserting 2024 through 2028 ; and (2) in section 5(e), by striking 2021 through 2024 and inserting 2024 through 2028 .
IB Union Calendar No. 745 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7003 [Report No. 118–913, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Ms. DelBene (for herself, Ms. Schrier , Ms. Perez , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , Ms. Bonamici , and Mr. Newhouse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned December 18, 2024 Additional sponsors: Mr. Cohen , Mr. Obernolte , Mr. Grijalva , Mrs. González-Colón , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Crow , Ms. Norton , Mrs. Peltola , and Ms. Jayapal December 18, 2024 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic December 18, 2024 Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 17, 2024 A BILL To amend the National Landslide Preparedness Act to reauthorize such Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2. National Landslide Preparedness Act reauthorization The National Landslide Preparedness Act ( 43 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 3 ( 43 U.S.C. 3102 )— (A) in subsection (a)(3), by striking protect and inserting contribute to protecting ; (B) in subsection (b)(1)(C)(ii), by striking implement and inserting disseminate ; (C) in subsection (c)(2), by adding at the end the following: (J) The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ; and (D) in subsection (h), by striking 2024 and inserting 2029 ; and (2) in section 5 ( 43 U.S.C. 3104 )— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting and derivative after 3D elevation ; and (ii) in paragraph (2)(B)(i), by inserting , process, and integrate after acquire ; (B) in subsection (b)(3)— (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) the 3D Hydrography Program Working Group; ; (C) in subsection (d)(3), by striking publically and inserting publicly ; and (D) in subsection (e), by striking 2024 and inserting 2029 .

December 18, 2024 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment December 18, 2024 Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Mr. Curtis (for himself, Mr. Moore of Utah , Ms. Maloy , and Mr. Owens ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to amend references of gilsonite to asphaltite.

1. Mineral amendment to the Mineral Leasing Act The first section of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 181 ) and sections 21, 27, 34, 39, and 43 of that Act ( 30 U.S.C. 241 , 184, 182, 209, 226–3) are amended by striking gilsonite each place it appears and inserting asphaltite .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Mr. Curtis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To prohibit natural asset companies from entering into any agreement with respect to land in the State of Utah or natural assets on or in such land.

1. Prohibition (a) In general A natural asset company may not enter into any agreement with respect to land in the State of Utah or natural assets on or in such land. (b) Natural asset company defined In this section, the term natural asset company — (1) has the meaning given that term under the notice of the Securities and Exchange Commission titled Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the NYSE Listed Company Manual To Adopt Listing Standards for Natural Asset Companies (88 Fed. Reg. 68811; published October 4, 2023); and (2) includes any company that is substantially similar to a company described under paragraph (1).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Mr. Burlison (for himself and Mr. Rouzer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to judicial review of a permit issued under such section, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act . 2. Permits for dredged or fill material Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (t) as subsection (u); (2) in subsection (u), as so redesignated, by striking Nothing in the section and inserting Savings provision.— Nothing in this section ; and (3) by inserting after subsection (s) the following: (t) Judicial review (1) Statute of limitations (A) In general Notwithstanding any applicable provision of law relating to statutes of limitations, an action seeking judicial review of an individual or general permit issued under this section shall be filed not later than the date that is 60 days after the date on which the permit was issued. (B) Savings provision Nothing in subparagraph (A) may be construed to authorize an action seeking judicial review of the structure of, or authorization for, a State permit program approved pursuant to this section. (2) Remedy If a court determines that the Secretary or the State, as applicable, did not comply with the requirements of this section in issuing an individual or general permit under this section— (A) the court shall remand the matter to the Secretary or the State, as applicable, for further proceedings consistent with the court’s determination; and (B) the court may not vacate, revoke, enjoin, or otherwise limit the permit, unless the court finds that activities authorized under the permit would present an imminent and substantial danger to human health or the environment for which there is no other equitable remedy available under the law. (3) Timeline to act on court order If a court remands a matter under paragraph (2), the court shall set and enforce a reasonable schedule and deadline, which may not exceed 180 days from the date on which the court remands such matter, for the Secretary or the State, as applicable, to take such actions as the court may order. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Ms. Caraveo (for herself and Mr. Buck ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to approve as allowable costs the expenses of certain security measures in a revenue producing parking lot under section 47119 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Airport Facilities for Enhanced Parking Act or the SAFE Parking Act . 2. Security projects in revenue producing parking lots (a) In general In making a decision under paragraph (1) of section 47119(a) of title 49, United States Code, the Secretary of Transportation may approve as allowable costs under such section the expenses of security measures in a revenue producing parking lot, including— (1) CCTV systems; (2) physical barriers; (3) alarm systems; (4) analytical tools to be developed in partnership with law enforcement to identify criminal trends; and (5) any other measure the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (b) Applicability The authority to approve allowable costs for security measures under subsection (a) shall terminate on December 31, 2025. (c) Report Not later than December 31, 2025, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Science, Commerce, and Transportation of the Senate a report describing— (1) the funds used for security measures in a revenue producing parking lot under section 47119 of title 49, United States Code; and (2) recommendations for updating the airport improvement program under subchapter I of chapter 471 of such title.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Mr. Ciscomani (for himself, Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Stanton , and Mr. Grijalva ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 209 Main Street in Duncan, Arizona, as the Sandra Day O’Connor Post Office .

1. Sandra Day O’Connor Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 209 Main Street in Duncan, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the Sandra Day O’Connor Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Sandra Day O’Connor Post Office .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Mr. D'Esposito (for himself, Mr. Auchincloss , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Lawler , Ms. Brownley , Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer , Ms. Titus , Mr. Molinaro , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Ryan , and Mr. Blumenauer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To modify the public transportation emergency relief program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transit Emergency Relief Act . 2. Public transportation emergency relief program Chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 5324, by adding at the end the following: (g) Funding availability The amounts appropriated or made available under section 5338 to carry out this section for a fiscal year— (1) shall remain available until expended; (2) shall be in addition to amounts otherwise available to carry out this section for each fiscal year; and (3) may be obligated for the current or prior fiscal year eligible expenses under this section. (h) Labor standards Notwithstanding subsection (d)(1), a grant under this section shall be subject to the requirements of section 5333. ; and (2) in section 5338(a)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting 5324, after 5318, ; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking $13,990,000,000 and inserting $14,040,000,000 ; (iii) in subparagraph (D), by striking $14,279,000,000 and inserting $14,329,000,000 ; and (iv) in subparagraph (E), by striking $14,642,000,000 and inserting $14,692,000,000 ; and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (N), by striking and at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (O)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (P) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2027 shall be available for the public transportation emergency relief program under section 5324. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Mr. Duarte (for himself and Mr. Rouzer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to the scope of national pollutant discharge elimination system permit discharge authorizations and the expression of effluent limitations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Confidence in Clean Water Permits Act . 2. Compliance with permits Section 402(k) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1342(k) ) is amended— (1) by striking (k) Compliance with and inserting the following: (k) Compliance with permits (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), compliance with ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Scope For purposes of paragraph (1), compliance with the conditions of a permit shall be considered compliance with respect to a discharge of— (A) any pollutant for which an effluent limitation is included in the permit; and (B) any pollutant for which an effluent limitation is not included in the permit that is— (i) specifically identified as controlled or monitored through indicator parameters in the permit, the fact sheet for the permit, or the administrative record relating to the permit; (ii) specifically identified during the permit application process as present in discharges to which the permit will apply; or (iii) whether or not specifically identified in the permit or during the permit application process— (I) present in any waste streams or processes of the point source to which the permit applies, which waste streams or processes are specifically identified during the permit application process; or (II) otherwise within the scope of any operations of the point source to which the permit applies, which scope of operations is specifically identified during the permit application process. . 3. Expression of water quality-based effluent limitations Section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1342 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (t) Expression of water quality-Based effluent limitations The Administrator (or a State, in the case of a permit program approved by the Administrator) may not include any water quality-based limitation on a discharge of a pollutant in a permit under this section except in the form of an effluent limitation that specifies— (1) the pollutant to which it applies; and (2) the numerical limit on the discharge of such pollutant, or the precise waterbody conditions to be attained with respect to such pollutant, required to comply with the permit. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Mr. Levin (for himself and Ms. Sánchez ) 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 take certain Medicare premiums of household members into account in determining the health care insurance premiums tax credit.

1. Certain Medicare premiums of household members taken into account in determining health care insurance premiums tax credit (a) In general Section 36B(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Adjustment for certain Medicare premiums of household members (A) In general In the case of any applicable taxpayer who elects (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may provide) the application of this paragraph with respect to any coverage month, the amount determined under paragraph (2)(B)(ii) with respect to such coverage month shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of specified Medicare premiums of such applicable taxpayer’s household members for such month. (B) Household members For purposes of this paragraph, the term household member means, with respect to any applicable taxpayer, any individual who is taken into account in determining the family size of such applicable taxpayer under subsection (d)(1). (C) Specified Medicare premiums For purposes of this paragraph, the term specified Medicare premiums means premiums paid by the applicable taxpayer or such taxpayer’s household members (and not reimbursed by any other person) for coverage under part A, B, C, or D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, and premiums for coverage under a Medicare supplemental policy under section 1882 of such Act. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to coverage months beginning after December 31, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Mr. Lieu (for himself and Mr. Schiff ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To prohibit the sale and use of glue traps for the trapping of rodents, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Glue Trap Prohibition Act of 2024 . 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) A glue trap, also known as a glue board or sticky board, is comprised of a layer of cardboard, plastic, or wood coated with a non-drying adhesive or a shallow tray of the adhesive. These traps, used by homeowners, food processors, and pest management companies to control rodent populations, work by ensnaring rodents or other small animals as they cross the device by having their feet and bodies stick to the adhesive. Unable to free themselves, especially as more parts of their bodies become stuck to the trap, the victims typically die from starvation, dehydration, or suffocation after several days. The process is extremely cruel and painful, and it subjects animals, whether the intended target or not, to a slow and inhumane death. (2) Glue traps may also trap or maim non-target wildlife, including protected species, and household pets who may subsequently require veterinary assistance and examination. (3) The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cautioned against the use of glue traps, as trapped animals produce urine and feces that may harmfully affect human health. (4) Countries, cities, agencies, and businesses around the world have increasingly taken steps to limit or ban the sale or use of glue traps over animal welfare, health, and humane concerns. 3. Prohibitions relating to glue traps (a) Prohibition on sale or distribution Section 12(a)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( 7 U.S.C. 136j(a)(1) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking or ; (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (G) any covered glue trap. . (b) Prohibition on use Section 12(a)(2) of such Act ( 7 U.S.C. 136j(a)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (R), by striking or ; (2) in subparagraph (S), by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (T) to use a covered glue trap to trap any rodent. . (c) Covered glue trap defined Section 2 of such Act ( 7 U.S.C. 136 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (pp) Covered Glue Trap The term covered glue trap means any device containing a non-drying adhesive designed to cause the death of a rodent through starvation, dehydration, or suffocation by trapping the rodent with the adhesive and rendering the rodent incapable of freeing itself from the adhesive. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Mr. Luetkemeyer (for himself and Mr. Sherman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address disclosures by directors, officers, and principal stockholders of foreign private issuers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act . 2. Disclosures by directors, officers, and principal stockholders (a) In general Section 16(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78p(a)(1) ) is amended by inserting (including any such security of a foreign private issuer, as that term is defined in section 240.3b–4 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) after pursuant to section 12 . (b) Effect on regulation If any provision of section 240.3a12–3(b) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, is inconsistent with the amendment made by subsection (a), that provision of such section 240.3a12–3(b) (or such successor) shall have no force or effect. (c) Issuance or amendment of regulations Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall issue final regulations (or amend existing regulations of the Commission) to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Mr. Owens (for himself and Mr. Rouzer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to the procedure for the development of water quality criteria, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Water Quality Criteria Development and Transparency Act . 2. Information and guidelines Section 304(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1314(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (10) Administrative procedure After the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Administrator shall issue any new or revised water quality criteria under paragraph (1) or (9) by rule. . 3. Administrative procedure and judicial review Section 509(b)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1369(b)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking section 402, and and inserting section 402, ; and (2) by inserting and (H) in issuing any criteria for water quality pursuant to section 304(a)(10), after strategy under section 304(l), .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7025 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2024 Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Bilirakis , and Mr. Cuellar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2. United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (a) Authorization of appropriations Section 207(a) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 6435(a) ) is amended by striking 2023 and 2024 and inserting 2025 and 2026 . (b) Extension of authorization Section 209 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 6436 ) is amended by striking September 30, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2026 .