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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9717 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2024 Mr. Zinke (for himself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey , and Mr. Guthrie ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit the importation of certain minerals from the Russian Federation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act . 2. Prohibition on importation of certain minerals from the Russian Federation (a) In general Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, no mineral specified in subsection (b) that is produced in the Russian Federation or by a Russian entity may be imported into the United States. (b) Minerals specified The minerals specified in this subsection are the following: (1) Braggite. (2) Copper. (3) Nickel. (4) Palladium. (5) Platinum. (6) Rhodium. (7) Ruthenium. (8) Zinc. (c) Termination (1) In general The prohibition under subsection (a) shall, subject to paragraph (2), terminate on the date that is one year after the President certifies to Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation has ended all hostilities against Ukraine. (2) Probationary period If, at any time during the 3-year period after the President submits a certification described in paragraph (1), the President certifies to Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation has resumed hostilities against Ukraine, the prohibition under subsection (a) shall— (A) resume effect; (B) remain in effect until the President submits to Congress another certification described in paragraph (1); and (C) after the President submits such a certification, be subject to resumption as described in this paragraph. (d) No waiver Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not waive the prohibition under subsection (a). (e) Russian entity defined In this section, the term Russian entity means an entity that is organized under the laws of, or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of, the Russian Federation.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9718 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2024 Mr. Zinke introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To provide for the approval of the Amendment to the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Extending and Enhancing U.S.-U.K. Nuclear Cooperation for Mutual Defense Purposes Act . 2. Approval of the amendment to the agreement between the government of the united states of America and the government of the united kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for cooperation on the uses of atomic energy for mutual defense purposes (a) In General Notwithstanding the provisions for congressional consideration of a proposed agreement for cooperation in subsection d. of section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2153 ), the amendments to the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes, done at Washington, July 25, 2024, and transmitted to Congress on July 30, 2024, including all portions thereof (hereinafter in this section referred to as the Amendment ), may be brought into effect on or after the date of the enactment of this Act as if all the requirements in such section 123 for consideration of the Amendment had been satisfied, subject to subsection (b) of this section. (b) Applicability of Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and Other Provisions of Law Upon coming into effect, the Amendment shall be subject to the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq. ) and any other applicable United States law as if the Amendment had come into effect in accordance with the requirements of section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9721 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2024 Ms. De La Cruz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 to add whistleblower protections to certain modified contracts, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Access to Whistleblower Protections Act . 2. Department of Housing and Urban Development contracts Section 828(b)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 ; 126 Stat. 1841) is amended— (1) by striking At the time and inserting the following: (A) In general At the time ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Department of Housing and Urban Development contracts (i) In general At the time of any covered modification to a contract that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has awarded before the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall make best efforts to include in the contract a contract clause providing for the applicability of the amendments made by this section to the contract. (ii) Covered modification defined In this subparagraph, the term covered modification means any modification, including a modification relating to— (I) a contract option year; (II) a contract extension; (III) a contract renewal; (IV) a review for approval of or execution of an annual contributions contract; (V) a substantial deviation; (VI) a significant amendment; or (VII) an annual cost or rent adjustment. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9730 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2024 Mr. Gimenez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of detection at range technology for the screening of passengers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Detection at Range Technology for Screening of Passengers Act . 2. Clarification of use of detection at range technology for screening of passengers Paragraph (2) of section 44901(l) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking and after the semicolon and inserting or ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by inserting , including section 521 of title V of division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( Public Law 115–141 ), after requirements ; and (B) by inserting civil rights, civil liberties, and before privacy .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9731 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2024 Ms. Greene of Georgia (for herself, Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas , and Mr. Crane ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish on a monthly basis the number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024 . 2. Publication by the Department of Homeland Security of the number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States (a) In general Not later than the seventh day of each month, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall publish on a publicly available webpage of the Department of Homeland Security and submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the total number, and an identification of the nationalities or countries of last habitual residence, of special interest aliens encountered by the Department attempting to unlawfully enter the United States during the immediately preceding month. Each such report shall also include the following: (1) Such number disaggregated by geographic regions of such encounters. (2) Specifications relating to whether such encounters were made at land, air, or sea ports of entry, between ports of entry, or in the interior of the United States. (3) Identification of any such nationalities or countries of last habitual residence that are covered nations. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Alien The term alien has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 ). (2) Covered nation The term covered nation has the meaning given such term in section 4872(d)(2) of title 10, United States Code. (3) Special interest alien The term special interest alien means an alien who, based on an analysis of travel patterns, potentially poses a national security risk to the United States or its interests.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9732 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2024 Ms. Lee of Florida (for herself and Mr. Ivey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify that private, one-on-one communications constitute a notice or advertisement for purposes of the Federal crime of making a notice or advertisement to seek or offer child pornography.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection of Child Victims from Online Predators Act . 2. Amendment to title 18, United States Code Section 2251(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) For purposes of this subsection, a notice or advertisement can occur in a private, one-on-one communication. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9736 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2024 Ms. Porter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To ensure that irresponsible corporate executives, rather than shareholders, pay fines and penalties.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Corporate Management Accountability Act of 2024 . 2. Fine, penalty, and settlement accountability (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commission means the Securities and Exchange Commission; (2) the term covered fine or similar penalty — (A) means any amount— (i) that is denied a deduction under paragraph (1) of section 162(f) of the Internal Revenue Code; or (ii) constituting restitution or paid to come into compliance with law as described in paragraph (2) of such section; and (B) includes any fine or similar penalty— (i) that is paid by a reporting company; and (ii) with respect to which the Commission determines disclosure under subsection (b)(1) is appropriate; (3) the term issuer has the meaning given the term in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78c(a) ); (4) the term named executive officer — (A) means an individual for whom disclosure is required under section 229.402(a)(3) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) includes any other employee of a reporting company with respect to whom the Commission determines disclosure under subsection (b)(1) is appropriate; and (5) the term reporting company means an issuer— (A) the securities of which are registered under section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78l ); or (B) that is required to file reports under section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o(d) ). (b) Requirement To issue rules Not later than 360 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue final rules to require each reporting company, in each annual report submitted under section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m and 78o(d)), or in each proxy statement filed pursuant to section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78n(a) ) for an annual meeting of shareholders, to— (1) disclose whether the reporting company, in order to align the incentives of those managing the reporting company with the incentives of the shareholders of the reporting company, has established procedures to recoup from compensation paid to, and to withhold from future compensation paid to, any named executive officer all or a portion of the cost of any covered fine or similar penalty that has been paid by the reporting company; (2) if the reporting company has established procedures described in paragraph (1)— (A) provide a description of those procedures; and (B) disclose the amount that the reporting company has recouped from each named executive officer under those procedures during each of the 3 most recent fiscal years; and (3) if the reporting company has not established procedures described in paragraph (1), provide an explanation of why no such procedures are necessary for the benefit of the shareholders of the reporting company.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9740 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2024 Ms. Sherrill (for herself, Ms. Underwood , Mrs. Ramirez , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Torres of New York , Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida , Ms. Jacobs , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Escobar , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Ms. Brownley , Ms. Slotkin , Mr. Allred , Ms. Ross , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Kuster , Ms. McClellan , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Mrs. Trahan , Mr. Gottheimer , Ms. Norton , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Amo , Mr. Trone , Mr. Moulton , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Quigley , Ms. Chu , and Ms. Titus ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to increase the maximum amount of contraceptive supplies provided to a beneficiary through the TRICARE Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improved Contraception Access for Servicemembers Act . 2. TRICARE coverage for increased supply for contraception (a) In general Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Act, contraceptive supplies of up to 365 days shall be covered for any eligible covered beneficiary to obtain, including in a single fill or refill, at the option of such beneficiary, the total days of supply (not to exceed a 365-day supply) for a contraceptive on the uniform formulary provided through a military treatment facility pharmacy, retail pharmacy described in section 1074g(a)(2)(E)(ii) of such title, or through the national mail-order pharmacy program of the TRICARE Program. (b) Outreach Beginning not later than 90 days after the implementation of coverage under subsection (a), the Secretary shall conduct such outreach activities as are necessary to inform health care providers and individuals who are enrolled in the TRICARE program of such coverage and the requirements to receive such coverage. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term eligible covered beneficiary means an eligible covered beneficiary as such term is used in section 1074g of title 10, United States Code, who is— (A) a member of an Armed Force serving on active duty; or (B) a dependent of a member described in subparagraph (A). (2) The terms TRICARE Program and TRICARE Prime have the meaning given such terms in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9743 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2024 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi (for himself and Ms. Sewell ) 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 allow a deduction for traveling expenses for Federal disaster relief workers away from home for more than 1 year.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Deployed Emergency Professionals Lasting Over a Year Tax Relief Act or the DEPLOY Tax Relief Act . 2. Deduction for traveling expenses for Federal disaster relief workers away from home for more than 1 year (a) In general Section 162(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting or is certified by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as traveling on behalf of the United States in temporary duty status to respond to a federally declared disaster (as defined in section 165(i)(5)(A)) after a Federal crime . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9748 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Under Secretary of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a Department-wide policy and process to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information in research and development acquisitions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act . 2. Safeguarding sensitive research in the Department of Homeland Security (a) In general Section 302 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 182 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (13), by striking and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (15) developing, in coordination with appropriate agency officials, a Department-wide policy and process to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information in research and development acquisitions. . (b) GAO report (1) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on how the Department has complied with National Security Presidential Memorandum–33 (NSPM–33) and adopted the National Science and Technology Council’s 2022 implementation guidance. (2) Elements The report required under paragraph (1) shall address the following: (A) How the Department of Homeland Security has complied with disclosure requirements outlined in NSPM–33, and how violations are reported to the relevant executive agencies, including in the intelligence community (as such term is defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3003(4) ). (B) Coordination and compliance with guidelines established by the National Science Foundation, the National Science Technology Council, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and other executive agencies regarding Federal research security. (C) The role of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department regarding establishing a research security framework for research and development projects across the Department. (c) Congressional briefing Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a briefing addressing the development of policies and processes to safeguard Department of Homeland Security research and development in accordance with paragraph (15) of section 302 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 182 ), as added by subsection (a).

Passed the House of Representatives December 20, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9748 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 23, 2024 Mr. D'Esposito introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To require the Under Secretary of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a Department-wide policy and process to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information in research and development acquisitions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act . 2. Safeguarding sensitive research in the Department of Homeland Security (a) In general Section 302 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 182 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (13), by striking and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (15) developing, in coordination with appropriate agency officials, a Department-wide policy and process to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information in research and development acquisitions. . (b) GAO report (1) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on how the Department has complied with National Security Presidential Memorandum–33 (NSPM–33) and adopted the National Science and Technology Council’s 2022 implementation guidance. (2) Elements The report required under paragraph (1) shall address the following: (A) How the Department of Homeland Security has complied with disclosure requirements outlined in NSPM–33, and how violations are reported to the relevant executive agencies, including in the intelligence community (as such term is defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3003(4) ). (B) Coordination and compliance with guidelines established by the National Science Foundation, the National Science Technology Council, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and other executive agencies regarding Federal research security. (C) The role of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department regarding establishing a research security framework for research and development projects across the Department. (c) Congressional briefing Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a briefing addressing the development of policies and processes to safeguard Department of Homeland Security research and development in accordance with paragraph (15) of section 302 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 182 ), as added by subsection (a).
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9748 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 20 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 __________ AN ACT To require the Under Secretary of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a Department-wide policy and process to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information in research and development acquisitions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act . 2. Safeguarding sensitive research in the Department of Homeland Security (a) In general Section 302 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 182 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (13), by striking and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (15) developing, in coordination with appropriate agency officials, a Department-wide policy and process to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information in research and development acquisitions. . (b) GAO report (1) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on how the Department has complied with National Security Presidential Memorandum–33 (NSPM–33) and adopted the National Science and Technology Council’s 2022 implementation guidance. (2) Elements The report required under paragraph (1) shall address the following: (A) How the Department of Homeland Security has complied with disclosure requirements outlined in NSPM–33, and how violations are reported to the relevant executive agencies, including in the intelligence community (as such term is defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3003(4) ). (B) Coordination and compliance with guidelines established by the National Science Foundation, the National Science Technology Council, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and other executive agencies regarding Federal research security. (C) The role of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department regarding establishing a research security framework for research and development projects across the Department. (c) Congressional briefing Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a briefing addressing the development of policies and processes to safeguard Department of Homeland Security research and development in accordance with paragraph (15) of section 302 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 182 ), as added by subsection (a).

Passed the House of Representatives December 20, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9749 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 23, 2024 Mr. Bishop of North Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to abolish the reorganization authority of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

1. Abolition of reorganization authority of the Department of Homeland Security (a) In general Title VIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 361 et seq. ) is amended— (1) by striking section 857 ( 6 U.S.C. 427 ); (2) by redesignating section 858 ( 6 U.S.C. 428 ) as section 857; (3) by striking section 872 ( 6 U.S.C. 452 ); and (4) by striking section 881 ( 6 U.S.C. 461 ). (b) Conforming amendments The Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended— (1) in section 506 ( 6 U.S.C. 316 )— (A) by striking subsection (b); and (B) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; and (2) in section 702(b) ( 6 U.S.C. 342(b) ), by striking paragraph (4). (c) Clerical amendments The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended— (1) by striking the items relating to sections 857 and 858 and inserting the following new item: Sec. 857. Identification of new entrants into the Federal marketplace. ; and (2) by striking the items relating to sections 872 and 881.
IB Union Calendar No. 671 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9749 [Report No. 118–820] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 23, 2024 Mr. Bishop of North Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security December 5, 2024 Additional sponsor: Mr. Green of Tennessee December 5, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to abolish the reorganization authority of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

1. Abolition of reorganization authority of the Department of Homeland Security (a) In general Title VIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 361 et seq. ) is amended— (1) by striking section 857 ( 6 U.S.C. 427 ); (2) by redesignating section 858 ( 6 U.S.C. 428 ) as section 857; (3) by striking section 872 ( 6 U.S.C. 452 ); and (4) by striking section 881 ( 6 U.S.C. 461 ). (b) Conforming amendments The Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended— (1) in section 506 ( 6 U.S.C. 316 )— (A) by striking subsection (b); and (B) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; and (2) in section 702(b) ( 6 U.S.C. 342(b) ), by striking paragraph (4). (c) Clerical amendments The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended— (1) by striking the items relating to sections 857 and 858 and inserting the following new item: Sec. 857. Identification of new entrants into the Federal marketplace. ; and (2) by striking the items relating to sections 872 and 881.

December 5, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9751 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 23, 2024 Mr. Estes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To include certain executive and judicial actions in the baseline calculation by the Congressional Budget Office, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Executive Action Cost Transparency Act . 2. Improving baseline data by including executive and judicial actions (a) In general Section 257 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 907 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Executive and judicial actions To the extent practicable, any calculation of the baseline and any update shall include any judicial action and any executive action (including any proposed rule, final rule, executive order, or memorandum) consistent with the scorekeeping guidelines determined under section 252(d)(5). . (b) Separate table in report Section 202(e)(1) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 602 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: To the extent practicable, the report and any update to the report shall include a table of any judicial action and any executive action described in section 257(f) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 that was issued on or after the last publication of the report or the most recent update to the report (as the case may be) if the Director estimates the judicial action or the executive action has budgetary effects of at least $50,000,000,000 during the current year, budget year, and the nine years following the budget year. Any proposed executive action shall be assumed to be final for purposes of determining whether to include the proposed action in the table and shall only be included consistent with the scorekeeping guidelines determined under section 252(d)(5) of such Act. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9761 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 23, 2024 Mr. Lopez 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 allow an increased dollar limitation for section 179 property placed in service in the trade or business of farming.

1. Increased section 179 property limit for farming property (a) In general Section 179(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7) and by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph: (6) Increased limitation for farming property Notwithstanding paragraph (1), in the case of any section 179 property placed in service by the taxpayer in the trade or business of farming, the aggregate cost of such property which may be taken into account under subsection (a) for the taxable year shall not be less than an amount equal to $1,500,000, reduced by the cost of any other section 179 property which— (A) is taken into account by the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the taxable year, and (B) is placed in service by the taxpayer in a trade or business other than farming. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 179(b)(2) of such Code is amended by striking limitation under paragraph (1) and inserting limitations under paragraphs (1) and (6) . (c) Inflation adjustment Section 179(b)(7) of such Code (as redesignated by subsection (a)) is amended by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C) and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) Farming property limitation In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2025, the dollar amount in paragraph (6) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (i) such dollar amount, multiplied by (ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2024 for calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9763 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 23, 2024 Mr. Meuser (for himself, Mr. Posey , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Hill , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Bucshon , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Lopez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To provide for a limitation on funds for Afghanistan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Funding Without Freedom Act . 2. Limitation on funds for Afghanistan (a) In general None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of State for Afghanistan may be made available unless and until the Secretary of State certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that all United States nationals who are determined by the Secretary of State to be unlawfully or wrongfully detained by the Government of Afghanistan, or by groups or individuals within Afghanistan, have been released. (b) Waiver The President may waive the prohibition in subsection (a) if the President determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that such a waiver is necessary to secure the release of a United States national who is determined by the Secretary of State to be unlawfully or wrongfully detained by the Government of Afghanistan, or by groups or individuals within Afghanistan. Such certification shall include a detailed justification for the waiver, including the steps being taken to secure the release other unlawfully or wrongfully detained United States nationals by such government or groups or individuals. (c) Report Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to the congressional committees a report on the status of all United States nationals who are determined by the Secretary of State to be unlawfully or wrongfully detained by the Government of Afghanistan, or by groups or individuals within Afghanistan, including efforts taken to secure their release and the status of compliance with the certification requirement in subsection (b). (d) Applicability of the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act The Secretary of State shall make all determinations of whether United States nationals are unlawfully or wrongfully detained by the Government of Afghanistan, or by groups or individuals within Afghanistan, under this section in accordance with the provisions of section 302 of the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act ( 22 U.S.C. 1741 ). (e) Definition In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9765 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 23, 2024 Ms. Pettersen (for herself and Ms. Salazar ) 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 allow certain family caregivers to contribute to a Roth IRA.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2024 . 2. Roth ira contributions for certain family caregivers (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 408A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) Special rule for roth ira contributions of qualified family caregivers (A) In general In the case of an individual who is a qualified family caregiver as of the close of the taxable year, in applying section 219 for purposes of paragraph (2), the limitation of paragraph (1) of section 219(b) shall be equal to the dollar amount in effect under section 219(b)(1)(A) for the taxable year. (B) Qualified family caregiver For purposes of this paragraph— (i) In general The term qualified family caregiver means an individual who, during the taxable year— (I) has completed 500 or more hours as a family caregiver, and (II) has completed fewer than 500 hours of paid employment (including self-employment). (ii) Family caregiver The term family caregiver means an unpaid family member, a foster parent, or another un-paid adult, who is unemployed or severely underemployed (as determined by the Secretary) and who provides in-home care, monitoring, management, supervision, or treatment of— (I) a child, or (II) an adult with a special need (as defined in section 2901 of the Public Health Service Act), including an elderly adult who requires care or supervision due to an age-related condition. (iii) Hours An individual shall be treated as serving as a family caregiver during the hours in which the individual is engaged in caregiving tasks including assistance with bathing or grooming, dressing, laundry, food shopping or preparation, housekeeping, managing medications, transportation, and mobility assistance. (C) Coordination with spousal ira In the case of an individual to whom section 219(c)(1)applies for the taxable year, subparagraph (A) shall be applied notwithstanding such section. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9772 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 24, 2024 Mr. Curtis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Secretary of Commerce to provide training and guidance relating to human rights abuses, including such abuses perpetrated against the Uyghur population by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2024 . 2. Training for employees of the Department of Commerce relating to awareness of human rights abuses (a) In general The Secretary of Commerce shall provide training described in subsection (b) to such employees of the Department of Commerce who provide counseling services to businesses engaged in interstate commerce or foreign direct investment as the Secretary considers appropriate. (b) Contents of training The training required under subsection (a) shall be— (1) designed to raise awareness about emerging trends and issues with respect to human rights abuses perpetrated by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, including the use of forced labor, against Uyghurs and other ethnic minority populations in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; and (2) incorporated to the greatest extent possible into existing training provided by the Department of Commerce. (c) Timing The training required under subsection (a) shall be offered and updated at such times as the Secretary considers appropriate. 3. Guidance for United States businesses relating to awareness of human rights abuses (a) In general The Secretary of Commerce shall— (1) offer guidance for United States businesses engaged in interstate commerce or foreign direct investment, including such businesses that are, or are considering, conducting transactions with entities subject to the control or influence of jurisdictions where significant human rights abuses have occurred, such as the People’s Republic of China; and (2) incorporate the guidance required under paragraph (1) into any counseling services that the Department of Commerce provides to such businesses as the Secretary considers appropriate. (b) Contents of guidance The guidance required under subsection (a) shall— (1) provide information about emerging trends and issues involving human rights abuses perpetrated by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, consisting of the use of forced labor against Uyghurs and other ethnic minority populations in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, including information about— (A) risk factors that may be used to identify entities subject to the influence or control of jurisdictions such as the People’s Republic of China that may be implicated in human rights abuses; (B) ways to avoid doing business with entities described in subparagraph (A); and (C) potential reputational, economic, legal, and other risks of conducting transactions with an entity described in subparagraph (A); and (2) make clear that the guidance is for advisory purposes only.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9773 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 24, 2024 Ms. Underwood introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Copay Fairness for Veterans Act . 2. Improvement to preventive health services furnished by Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Elimination of medication copayments Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking or ; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service. . (b) Elimination of hospital care and medical services copayments Section 1710 of such title is amended— (1) in subsection (f)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5): (5) A veteran shall not be liable to the United States under this subsection for any amounts for preventive health services. ; and (2) in subsection (g)(3), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Preventive health services. . (c) Definition Section 1701(9) of such title is amended— (1) in subparagraph (K), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (L) as subparagraph (O); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following new subparagraphs: (L) evidence-based items or services that have in effect a rating of A or B in the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (M) immunizations that have in effect a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; (N) with respect to services for women— (i) the preventive care, screenings, and contraceptives provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of December 30, 2022; and (ii) any contraceptive approved, granted, or cleared by the Food and Drug Administration; .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9774 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 24, 2024 Ms. Underwood (for herself, Mr. Morelle , Ms. Norton , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Horsford , Ms. Stevens , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Scanlon , Ms. Brown , Mr. Panetta , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Pocan , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Pallone , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Mr. Hoyer , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Craig , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Ms. DeGette , Ms. Budzinski , Ms. Titus , and Mr. Amo ) 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 expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Care Affordability Act of 2024 . 2. Increase in eligibility for credit (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 36B(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking but does not exceed 400 percent . (b) Applicable percentages (1) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 36B(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (A) Applicable percentage The applicable percentage for any taxable year shall be the percentage such that the applicable percentage for any taxpayer whose household income is within an income tier specified in the following table shall increase, on a sliding scale in a linear manner, from the initial premium percentage to the final premium percentage specified in such table for such income tier: In the case of household income (expressed as a percent of poverty line) within the following income tier: The initial premium percentage is— The final premium percentage is— Up to 150 percent 0 0 150 percent up to 200 percent 0 2.0 200 percent up to 250 percent 2.0 4.0 250 percent up to 300 percent 4.0 6.0 300 percent up to 400 percent 6.0 8.5 400 percent and higher 8.5 8.5. . (2) Conforming amendments relating to affordability of coverage (A) Paragraph (1) of section 36B(c) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (E). (B) Subparagraph (C) of section 36B(c)(2) of such Code is amended by striking clause (iv). (C) Paragraph (4) of section 36B(c) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (F). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9775 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 North Anderson Street in Elwood, Indiana, as the Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building .

1. Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 North Anderson Street in Elwood, Indiana, shall be known and designated as the Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives December 4, 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. 9775 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 North Anderson Street in Elwood, Indiana, as the Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building .

1. Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 North Anderson Street in Elwood, Indiana, shall be known and designated as the Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.