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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8794 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2024 Mr. Allred (for himself and Mr. Veasey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require an assessment of CBP and ICE staffing at the southern border, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Workforce Improvement Act . 2. Assessment on DHS staffing needs at the southern border (a) Study Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), shall conduct an assessment of staffing needs at the southern border of the United States. (b) Elements The assessment under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Reviews of existing staffing models and methodologies for deploying personnel of CBP, ICE, and USCIS at the southern border and across the country, and the effect of continuously relying on details and overtime to temporarily fill staffing gaps. (2) Factors within and outside of the control of the Department of Homeland Security that are affecting workloads and exacerbating staffing challenges to identify solutions CBP, ICE, and USCIS can accomplish, as well as solutions that require congressional action. (3) An identification of critical capability gaps in human resources, new technology integration, and streamlined risk management systems across CBP, ICE, and USCIS. (c) Report Not later than 180 days after the date on which the assessment under subsection (a) is complete, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following: (1) The findings of such assessment. (2) A description of how the Secretary, the Commissioner of CBP, the Director of ICE, and the Director of USCIS should implement the recommendations contained in such assessment. (d) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee of Homeland Security and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8796 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2024 Ms. Balint (for herself, Ms. Bush , Ms. Escobar , Ms. Scanlon , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Bowman , Ms. Caraveo , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Casten , Ms. Chu , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Connolly , Ms. Crockett , Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Deluzio , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Evans , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Robert Garcia of California , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Jacobs , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Ms. Lee of Nevada , Mr. Lieu , Ms. McClellan , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Norton , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Ms. Pettersen , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Porter , Ms. Pressley , Mrs. Ramirez , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Salinas , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Sherman , Ms. Sherrill , Mr. Soto , Ms. Spanberger , Ms. Stansbury , Mr. Stanton , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Thanedar , Mr. Torres of New York , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Trone , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Wild , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Ms. Wilson of Florida , and Mr. Landsman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To revise sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18, United States Code, and section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1305 ), and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Comstock Act. 2. Obscene materials (a) Title 18 Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 552— (A) by striking or indecent ; and (B) by striking or means for procuring abortion, or other articles of indecent or immoral use or tendency, ; (2) in section 1461— (A) by striking Every obscene, lewd, lascivious and all that follows through Is declared and inserting All obscene materials are declared ; (B) by striking or section 3001(e) of title 39 ; and (C) by striking The term indecent and all that follows through assassination. ; and (3) in section 1462— (A) in the first undesignated paragraph— (i) by striking section 230(e)(2) and inserting section 230(f)(2) ; and (ii) by striking commerce— and all that follows through things may be obtained or made and inserting commerce any obscene material ; and (B) in the second undesignated paragraph, by striking matter or thing the carriage or importation of and inserting material . (b) Tariff act of 1930 Section 305(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1305(a) ) is amended— (1) by striking or immoral and all that follows through unlawful abortion ; and (2) by striking Provided, That the drugs and all that follows through Provided further, That the Secretary and inserting Provided, That the Secretary .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8798 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2024 Mr. Carey (for himself and Mr. Larson of Connecticut ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend subpart 2 of part B of the Social Security Act to promote community-based prevention services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Community-Based Prevention Services Act . 2. Promotion of community-based prevention services (a) Clarifying support for family resource centers Section 431(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 629a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting , including services provided by family resource centers, before designed ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (10) Family resource center (A) In general The term family resource center means a community or school-based hub of support, services, and opportunities for families that— (i) utilizes an approach that is multi-generational, strengths-based, and family-centered; (ii) reflects, and is responsive to, community needs and interests; (iii) provides support at no or low cost for participants; and (iv) builds communities of peer support for families to develop social connections that reduce isolation and stress. (B) Special rule For purposes of this subpart, an expenditure for a service provided by a family resource center may be treated as an expenditure for any 1 or more of family support services, family preservation services, family reunification services, or adoption promotion and support services. . (b) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the October 1, 2026, and shall apply to payments under subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date. (2) Delay permitted if State legislation required If the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) is required in order for a State plan developed pursuant to subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendments made by this Act, the plan shall not be regarded as failing to meet any of the additional requirements before the 1st day of the 1st calendar quarter beginning after the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. For purposes of the preceding sentence, if the State has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8800 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2024 Mr. Finstad (for himself, Ms. Craig , Mr. Emmer , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Stauber , Mrs. Fischbach , Ms. Omar , Mr. Phillips , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Van Orden , and Mr. Beyer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To designate the bald eagle as the national bird.

1. Designation of bald eagle as national bird (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Bald eagles are a historical symbol of the United States representing independence, strength, and freedom. (2) The bald eagle is unique to North America. (3) The bald eagle was adopted as the Coat of Arms for the United States Great Seal on June 20, 1782. (4) The bald eagle image remains the leading insignia for all branches of the United States military. (5) The bald eagle is the leading image on thousands of government branches, departments, and agencies, including the President, Vice-President, Congress, and Senate. (6) The bald eagle serves as the logo, trademark, and brand icon by businesses, nonprofits, and sports teams across the United States. (7) Bald eagles are integral to the spiritual lives and sacred belief systems of most Indigenous peoples and Tribal communities. (8) Bald eagles are prevalent in belief, practice, stories, ceremonies, dance, traditions, songs, regalia, flags, insignias, arts, craft, and other forms of spiritual reverence. (9) Bald eagle festivals are held in over 100 locations across America and are key components of community engagement. (10) The bald eagle is prevalent on hundreds of United States stamps and many coins and currencies. (11) The bald eagle is a primary component and symbol on Federal and State flags nationwide. (12) Joint efforts of Federal, State, and local governments, as well as nonprofits and individuals, have contributed to the successful recovery of the bald eagle. (b) Designation Chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 306. National bird The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is the national bird. . (c) Conforming amendments Chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the chapter heading, by striking and tree and inserting tree, and bird ; and (2) in the table of sections, by adding at the end the following: 306. National bird. . (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section, the amendments made by this section, or the adoption of the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States may be construed or used as a reason to alter, change, modify, or otherwise affect any plan, policy, management decision, regulation, or other action of the Federal Government.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8802 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2024 Mr. Lucas (for himself and Mr. David Scott of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , 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 require the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to carry out a joint study of the impact of certain proposed rules on trading and capital markets activities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Capital Markets Impact of Federal Reserve Study Act . 2. SEC and CFTC joint study (a) Joint study The Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ( CFTC ) shall jointly conduct a study on the cumulative impact on markets regulated by the SEC and CFTC that would be imposed by— (1) the proposed rule titled Regulatory Capital Rule: Large Banking Organizations and Banking Organizations with Significant Trading Activity (88 Fed. Reg. 64028; published September 18, 2023); and (2) the proposed rule titled Regulatory Capital Rule: Risk-Based Capital Surcharges for Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies; Systemic Risk Report (FR Y–15) (88 Fed. Reg. 60385; published September 1, 2023). (b) Consultation In carrying out the study required under subsection (a), the SEC and the CFTC shall consult with CFTC advisory committees on the impact the proposed rules described under subsection (a) would have on United States derivatives markets, including— (1) the CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee; (2) the CFTC Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee; (3) the CFTC Global Markets Advisory Committee; and (4) the CFTC Market Risk Advisory Committee. (c) Report Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the SEC and CFTC shall jointly issue a report to the Congress, and make sure report available to the public, containing— (1) all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a); and (2) a description of the specific impacts the proposed rules described under subsection (a) would have on the trading and capital markets activities of United States depository institutions, bank holding companies, futures commission merchants, retail foreign exchange dealers, and derivative end-users.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8803 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2024 Mrs. Luna (for herself, Mr. Duncan , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Biggs ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil money penalty for hiring, recruiting, and referral violations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Illegal Labor Accountability Act of 2024 . 2. Increase of civil money penalty for hiring, recruiting, and referral violations Section 274A(e)(4)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1324a(e)(4)(A) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i)— (A) by striking $250 and inserting $750 ; and (B) by striking $2,000 and inserting $6,000 ; (2) in clause (ii)— (A) by striking $2,000 and inserting $6,000 ; and (B) by striking $5,000 and inserting $15,000 ; and (3) clause (iii)— (A) by striking $3,000 and inserting $9,000 ; and (B) by striking $10,000 and inserting $30,000 .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8804 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2024 Mrs. Luna (for herself, Mr. Duncan , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Bacon , and Mr. Biggs ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to DNA test family units.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Family Reunification Act of 2024 . 2. Requirement to DNA test family units Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) (1) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue regulations to require the rapid DNA testing of each alien lacking authorization to enter the United States and presenting as a member of a family unit, either at a U.S. port of entry or upon apprehension between such ports. If such test— (A) demonstrates an immediate family relationship, then the family unit may be detained as a unit, pending the confirmation of such results by laboratory DNA testing; or (B) does not demonstrate an immediate family relationship, then the family unit shall be separated, pending the confirmation of such results by laboratory DNA testing. (2) In the case that an immediate family relationship is not demonstrated pursuant to paragraph (1), any child with family unit shall be considered an unaccompanied alien child (as such term is defined in section 462(g)(2) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002). (3) For the purposes of this subsection, the term family unit means two or more aliens, including at least one alien minor child and at least one alien adult presenting as such child’s parent or legal guardian. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8805 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2024 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Legal Support Act of 2024 . 2. Department of veterans affairs support for university legal clinics that assist veterans (a) Support authorized The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may provide support to one or more university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans. (b) Eligible programs Programs of university law schools which may receive support under subsection (a) may include programs that assist veterans with— (1) representing veterans in appeals and proceedings before the Department of Veterans Affairs related to the appointment of fiduciaries; (2) filing and appealing claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary; and (3) such other civil, criminal, and family legal matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8806 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2024 Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself and Mr. Davis of North Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study relating to the resiliency of Social Security and Medicare.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding Social Security and Medicare Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress must protect the resiliency and longevity of Social Security and Medicare. (2) 71.7 million people receive Social Security benefits and 66.6 million people receive Medicare benefits. (3) Medicare is critical to our elderly and disabled population and their families. (4) Social Security benefits are necessary for our elderly population who already survive on limited budgets. (5) Seniors earn their benefits after contributing their payroll taxes for decades. (6) American workers are contributing with the promise of a financially secure future for themselves and their families. (7) The increased cost of living and record levels of inflation continue to put a financial strain on every American, especially those on Social Security and Medicare. (8) It is necessary to carry out a study to understand how cost of living and inflation projections will affect Social Security and Medicare and to provide recommendations to Congress. 3. Study on social security and medicare Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on the following: (1) The effect of inflation and cost of living increases on Medicare and the Old-Age Survivor and Disability Insurance program under title II of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. ). (2) Recommendations on any legislative actions necessary to improve the ability to provide full benefits under such programs.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8808 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2024 Ms. Slotkin (for herself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure access to appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water for individuals apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Short-Term Detention Standards Act . 2. Access to appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water during short-term detention Paragraph (1) of section 411(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 211(m) ) is amended to read as follows: (1) Access to appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water The Commissioner shall make every effort to ensure the provision to an individual apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection of appropriate temporary shelter with access to bathroom and shower facilities, water, appropriate nutrition, hygiene, personal grooming items, and sanitation needs. . 3. Audit and inspections of detention facilities (a) OIG and GAO The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security and the Comptroller General shall carry out regular audits and inspections, including unannounced audits and inspections, of processes (including recordkeeping) utilized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct intake and process individuals apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The Inspector General and Comptroller General shall, to the extent possible, share information and coordinate to ensure that Congress is provided timely audit and inspection information. (b) Congressional access The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection may not— (1) prevent a Member of Congress or an employee of the United States House of Representatives or the United States Senate designated by such a Member for the purposes of this section from entering, for the purpose of conducting oversight, any such facility; and (2) make any temporary modification at any such facility that in any way alters what is observed by a visiting member of Congress or such designated employee, compared to what would be observed in the absence of such modification. (c) Photographs The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, Comptroller General, a Member of Congress, or an employee of the United States House of Representatives or United States Senate shall be authorized to take photographs or video or audio recordings of conditions in a facility but may not publish photographs or video or audio recordings with personally identifiable information without permission.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8810 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2024 Ms. Tenney (for herself and Ms. Scanlon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for legal representation in certain child welfare proceedings, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Legal Representation for Child Welfare Act . 2. State plans for child welfare services Section 422(b)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 622(b)(4) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking and after the semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by adding and at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) the steps that the State will take to ensure that, with respect to any judicial proceeding involving a child and in which there is an allegation of child abuse or child neglect, including a proceeding on dependency, adoption, guardianship, or termination of parental rights, information about and access to available independent legal representation is provided, as appropriate, to— (i) the child; and (ii) any individual who is a parent or guardian, or has custody, of the child; . 3. Effective date (a) In general The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2026, and shall apply to payments made under subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date. (b) Delay permitted if State legislation is required If the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) is required in order for any State plan approved under subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendments made by this Act, the plan shall not be regarded as failing to meet any of the additional requirements before the 1st day of the 1st calendar quarter beginning after the 1st regular session of the State legislature that begins after October 1, 2026. For purposes of the preceding sentence, if the State has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8815 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2024 Mr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself and Ms. Moore of Wisconsin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that youth and parents with lived experience in the child welfare system are consulted on policies, ensuring representation and inclusion of their perspectives in State child welfare program planning.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Youth and Family Engagement in Child Welfare Act . 2. Youth and family engagement in child welfare program planning Section 432(b)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 629b(b)(1) ) is amended to read as follows: (1) In general The Secretary shall approve a plan that meets the requirements of subsection (a) only if— (A) the plan was developed jointly by the Secretary and the State, and the State, in developing the plan, consulted with— (i) appropriate public and nonprofit private agencies; (ii) community-based organizations involved in providing services for children and families in the areas of family preservation, family support, family reunification, foster care, kinship, and adoption promotion and support; (iii) parents with child welfare experience, foster parents, adoptive parents, and kinship caregivers; and (iv) children, youth, and young adults with experience in the child welfare system, including State boards and councils comprised of youth with the experience who represent the diversity of children in the State to whom the plan would apply; and (B) the State has made publicly accessible on a website of the State agency a report that outlines how the State has implemented the suggestions of the children and youth referred to in subparagraph (A)(iv); . 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2026.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8817 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2024 Mr. Steube (for himself and Mr. Panetta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To improve data collection and reporting for youth in residential treatment programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Accountability, Reporting, Information Sharing, and Health Act . 2. Guidance to State on improving data collection and reporting for youth in residential treatment programs Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Education, Administration for Children and Families, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Department of Justice, and other relevant policy experts, as determined by the Secretary, shall issue and disseminate, or update and revise, as applicable, guidance to State agencies in administering the State plans approved under parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act on the following: (1) Best practices for Federal agencies and State agencies in carrying out such a State plan to collect data and share information related to the well-being of youth residing in residential treatment facilities, including youth so residing out-of-State. (2) Best practices on improving State collection of data related to incidents of maltreatment in youth residing in residential treatment facilities. (3) Best practices on improving oversight of youth residential programs receiving Federal funding, and research-based strategies for risk assessment related to the health, safety, and well-being of youth residing in residential treatment facilities.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8819 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2024 Mr. Balderson (for himself, Mr. Smucker , and Mr. Miller of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit against tax, or refund of tax, for certain Federal insurance taxes for employees who are members of religious faiths which oppose participation in such insurance.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Religious Exemptions for Social Security and Healthcare Taxes Act . 2. Credit or refund of certain Federal insurance taxes for members of certain religious faiths (a) In general Section 6413 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Credit or refunds of certain Federal insurance taxes for members of certain religious faiths (1) In general An employee who receives wages with respect to which the tax imposed by section 3101 is deducted during a taxable year for which an authorization granted under this subsection applies shall be entitled (subject to the provisions of section 31(b)) to a credit or refund of the amount of tax so deducted. (2) Authorization for credit or refund Any individual may file an application for authorization under this subsection if he is an individual described in the first sentence of section 1402(g)(1). Rules similar to the rules of 1402(g)(1) shall apply to the granting of such authorization and rules similar to section 1402(g)(2) shall apply with respect to the period for which such authorization is in effect. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8822 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2024 Mr. Gaetz (for himself, Mrs. Luna , and Mr. Donalds ) 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 the payment of certain Federal taxes with bitcoin.

1. Payment of certain taxes by bitcoin (a) In general Subchapter B of chapter 64 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 6316 the following new section: 6316A. Payment of certain taxes by bitcoin (a) In general The Secretary shall develop and implement a method to allow for the payment with bitcoin of any tax imposed on an individual under this title. (b) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as the Secretary deems necessary to receive payment by bitcoin, including regulations that— (1) specify when payment by such means will be considered received, (2) require the immediate conversion of any bitcoin amount received to its dollar equivalent at the conclusion of any transaction, (3) identify types of nontax matters related to payment by such means that are to be resolved by persons ultimately liable for payment and financial intermediaries, without the involvement of the Secretary, and (4) ensure that tax matters will be resolved by the Secretary, without the involvement of financial intermediaries. (c) Authority To enter into contracts (1) In general The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts to obtain services related to receiving payment by bitcoin. (2) Fees Rules similar to the rules of paragraph (2) of section 6311(d) shall apply, determined without regard to the first sentence of such paragraph. (d) Ultimate liability; liability of banks; confidentiality Rules similar to the rules of subsections (b), (c), and (e) of section 6311 shall apply. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 64 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 6316 the following new item: Sec. 6316A. Payment of certain taxes by bitcoin. . (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments made after the date which is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8823 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2024 Mr. Huizenga (for himself, Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Mills ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to withhold from States certain apportionments if the States do not make reasonable efforts to prohibit certain roadway obstruction, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clear the Reckless Obstructions And Dangers on Streets Act of 2024 or the Clear the ROADS Act of 2024 . 2. Roadway obstruction (a) Withholding of apportionments for noncompliance (1) In general Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 180. Roadway obstruction (a) Withholding of apportionments for noncompliance Beginning not later than the first October 1 after the Secretary of Transportation has issued such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section or the first October 1 after a State has held a legislative session, whichever is later, and each October 1 thereafter, the Secretary shall withhold an amount equal to 10 percent of the funds to be apportioned to a State on that date under each of paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 104(b), unless the Secretary has certified on or before that date that the State has met the requirement described in subsection (b). (b) Requirement A State meets the requirement of this subsection if the Secretary determines the State has made reasonable efforts to prohibit individuals who are not performing work on behalf of a Federal, State, or local government from knowingly and recklessly obstructing lawful vehicle transportation on Federal-aid highways in the State in a manner that endangers the safety or health of the public. . (2) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 180. Roadway obstruction. . (b) Rulemaking Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out section 180 of title 23, United States Code (as added by this section).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8827 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2024 Mr. Morelle (for himself, Mr. Goldman of New York , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Espaillat , and Mr. Tonko ) 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 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office .

1. Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, shall be known and designated as the Minister Franklin Florence Memorial 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 Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8831 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2024 Mr. Ruiz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require drinking water distribution systems to be flushed under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Order Assurance, Safety, and Inspection of water Systems Act or the Emergency OASIS Act . 2. Amendments to Safe Drinking Water Act (a) Drinking water distribution system flushing Section 1412(b) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300g–1(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (16) Drinking water distribution system flushing Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Emergency OASIS Act , the Administrator shall promulgate a regulation to require each community water system to flush its distribution system if— (A) the concentration of any contaminant in the drinking water of the community water system has exceeded the applicable maximum contaminant level for longer than 6 months; or (B) drinking water has stood motionless in the distribution system of the community water system for longer than 6 months. . (b) Emergency orders Section 1431 of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300i ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) The actions the Administrator may take under subsection (a) also include, with respect to a community water system that is the subject of an order issued under subsection (a)— (1) carrying out testing for metalloid contaminants at not more than 25, but not less than 10 percent, of the service connections of such a community water system; and (2) providing alternative water supplies in accordance with subsection (d). (d) If the Administrator determines that, after a period of 7 days beginning on the date on which an order is issued under subsection (a), a community water system has not provided alternative water supplies as required by such order— (1) the Administrator may provide such alternative water supplies; and (2) if the Administrator provides such alternative water supplies under paragraph (1), the Administrator may require the owner of the community water system to pay an amount that is not less than twice the cost of providing such alternative water supplies. (e) Any community water system that is required to provide alternative water supplies under an order issued under subsection (a) may not increase any fees, rent, or other costs on customers in order to comply with such order. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8832 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2024 Mr. Schweikert (for himself and Mr. Hern ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on payment under the Medicare program for certain items involving artificial intelligence.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act . 2. Guidance on Medicare payment for certain items involving artificial intelligence Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall use existing communications mechanisms to issue guidance on requirements for payment under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq. ) for remote monitoring devices, such as continuous glucose monitors, that— (1) use an artificial intelligence component (such as a continuous adjustment component); and (2) transmit information to a health care provider for purposes of management and treatment of an individual.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8835 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2024 Mr. Van Drew introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to exempt widows and widowers of veterans from the government pension offset.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Families of Armed Forces Increased Relief Pensions Act or the FAIR Pensions Act . 2. Government pension offset exemption (a) In general Section 202(k)(5) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(k)(5) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a monthly insurance benefit of an individual under subsection (e), (f), or (g) if the individual is entitled to such benefit on the basis of the wages and self-employment income of a member of a uniformed service (as defined in section 210(m)), including such a member who died while a member of a uniformed service or who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall apply to a monthly insurance benefit of an individual for any month beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8840 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2024 Mr. Edwards introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Rules , and in addition to the Committee on the Budget , 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 Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to modify the rules with respect to the consideration in the House of Representatives of any resolution providing for an adjournment period of more than three calendar days until the House of Representatives has approved annual appropriation bills, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Do Our Job Act . 2. Completion of House of Representatives action on regular appropriation bills Section 309 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 640 ) is amended— (1) by striking It shall not be in order and inserting (a) In general —It shall not be in order ; (2) by striking to consider any resolution providing and inserting to consider any resolution or motion providing ; (3) by striking during the month of July and inserting or for the House to convene solely in a pro forma session for a period of more than 7 calendar days during the period beginning July 1 and ending December 31 ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (b) Enforcement in the House of Representatives It shall not be in order in the House of Representatives to consider a rule or order that waives the application of subsection (a). (c) Question of consideration As disposition of a point of order under subsection (b), the Chair shall put the question of consideration with respect to the rule or order, as applicable. (d) Debate and intervening motions A question of consideration under this section shall be debatable for 10 minutes by the Member initiating the point of order and for 10 minutes by an opponent, but shall otherwise be decided without intervening motion. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8841 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 Center Street East in Roseau, Minnesota, as the Floyd B. Olson Post Office .

1. Floyd B. Olson Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 Center Street East in Roseau, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Floyd B. Olson 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 Floyd B. Olson Post Office .

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. 8841 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 Center Street East in Roseau, Minnesota, as the Floyd B. Olson Post Office .

1. Floyd B. Olson Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 Center Street East in Roseau, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Floyd B. Olson 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 Floyd B. Olson 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. 8841 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2024 Mrs. Fischbach (for herself, Mr. Finstad , Mr. Emmer , Mr. Stauber , Ms. Craig , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Phillips , and Ms. Omar ) 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 114 Center Street East in Roseau, Minnesota, as the Floyd B. Olson Post Office .

1. Floyd B. Olson Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 Center Street East in Roseau, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Floyd B. Olson 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 Floyd B. Olson Post Office .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8841 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 5, 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 114 Center Street East in Roseau, Minnesota, as the Floyd B. Olson Post Office .

1. Floyd B. Olson Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 Center Street East in Roseau, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the Floyd B. Olson 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 Floyd B. Olson Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives December 4, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.