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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 102 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To allow the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a research center for deep space and interplanetary research, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Space Research Innovation Act . 2. Research Center for Deep-Space and Interplanetary Research (a) In general The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, using the authority under section 3204(a)(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code, shall— (1) establish a university-affiliated research center to facilitate capabilities in support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (2) use such a university-affiliated research center to fund analyses and engineering support related to cis-lunar and deep-space missions and interplanetary research; and (3) ensure such a university-affiliated research center— (A) is held accountable for the technical quality of the work product developed under this section; and (B) has established expertise in convening academic and private sector groups to facilitate research and private-public partnerships. (b) Policies and procedures The Administrator shall develop and implement policies and procedures to govern, with respect to the establishment of the university-affiliated research center under subsection (a)— (1) the selection of participants; (2) the award of cooperative agreements or other contracts; (3) the appropriate use of competitive awards and sole source awards; and (4) the technical capabilities required. (c) Eligibility The following entities shall be eligible to participate in a university-affiliated research center established under subsection (a): (1) An institution of higher education (as such term is defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 )). (2) An operator of a federally funded research and development center. (3) A nonprofit or not-for-profit research institution.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 103 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID–19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on requiring COVID–19 testing to fly The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may not set a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID–19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier departing from an airport in the United States or a territory of the United States and landing at another airport in the United States or a territory of the United States.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 105 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TBI and PTSD Treatment Act . 2. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (a) In general Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1710E the following new section: 1710F. Traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder: hyperbaric oxygen therapy (a) Authority The Secretary shall furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to a veteran who has a condition specified in subsection (b) through a health care provider described in section 1703(c)(5) of this title. (b) Covered conditions The conditions specified in this subsection are the following: (1) Traumatic brain injury. (2) Post-traumatic stress disorder. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1710E the following new item: 1710F. Traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder: hyperbaric oxygen therapy. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 106 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs 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 that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of the deduction for medical expenses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2023 . 2. Amounts paid for abortion not taken into account in determining deduction for medical expenses (a) In general Section 213 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Amounts paid for abortion not taken into account An amount paid during the taxable year for an abortion shall not be taken into account under subsection (a). . (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 1st Session H. R. 109 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs 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 above-the-line deduction for health insurance premiums.

1. Deduction for health insurance premiums (a) In general Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating section 224 as section 225 and by inserting after section 223 the following new section: 224. Deduction for health insurance premiums In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a deduction for the taxable year amounts paid by the taxpayer for insurance which constitutes medical care (as defined in section 213(d)) for the taxpayer and the taxpayer’s spouse and dependents. No amount allowed as a deduction under the preceding sentence shall be taken into account in determining any deduction or credit otherwise allowable to the taxpayer (or any other taxpayer) under this chapter. . (b) Deduction allowed whether or not individual itemizes other deductions Subsection (a) of section 62 of such Code is amended by inserting before the last sentence at the end the following new paragraph: (22) Deduction for health insurance premiums The deduction allowed by section 224. . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by redesignating the item relating to section 224 as an item relating to section 225 and by inserting after the item relating to section 223 the following new item: Sec. 224. Deduction for health insurance premiums. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 110 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability , and Science, Space, and Technology , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To repeal the Department of Agriculture bioenergy subsidy programs and other related subsidy programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Farewell to Unnecessary Energy Lifelines Reform Act of 2023 or the FUEL Reform Act . 2. Repeal of Department of Agriculture bioenergy subsidy programs and other related subsidy programs Title IX of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 8101 et seq. ) is repealed.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 112 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means , Education and the Workforce , Natural Resources , the Judiciary , House Administration , Rules , and Appropriations , 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 repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Path to Full Obamacare Repeal Act . 2. Repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (a) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Effective October 1, 2023, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ) is repealed, and the provisions of law amended or repealed by such Act are restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted. (b) Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 Effective October 1, 2023, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–152 ) is repealed, and the provisions of law amended or repealed by such Act are restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 113 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations , 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 establish a penalty for the Department of Housing and Urban Development for failure to enforce compliance with the public housing community service and self-sufficiency requirement under law, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2023 . 2. Monitoring compliance (a) In general The Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall, on an annual basis and for each public housing agency (as such term is defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b) ))— (1) monitor the extent of noncompliance with the requirements under section 12(c) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1437j(c) ); and (2) determine the aggregate amount provided in Federal subsidies for all public housing dwelling units that were occupied by tenants who were not in compliance with such requirements. (b) Publication Not later than September 30 of each fiscal year, the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall cause to be published in the Federal Register a statement of the amount determined for such fiscal year pursuant to subsection (a)(2). 3. Rescission of amounts from HUD management and administration account (a) In general In each fiscal year, on October 15 or the date specified in subsection (b), whichever occurs later, there is rescinded, from amounts made available for such fiscal year for the Management and Administration account of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, an amount equal to the amount published pursuant to section 2(b) for the preceding fiscal year. (b) Late appropriations In the case of any fiscal year for which a general appropriation Act for the Department of Housing and Urban Development that provides funds for the Management and Administration account of such Department has not been enacted before October 15, the date specified in this subsection shall be the date of the enactment of such a general appropriation Act.
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 115 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act . 2. En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules (a) In general Section 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term. . (b) Text of resolving clause Section 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting after resolving clause of which is the following: (except as otherwise provided in this subsection) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect. (The blank spaces being appropriately filled in and additional clauses describing additional rules to be included as necessary). .

Passed the House of Representatives December 17, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 115 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , 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 chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023 . 2. En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules (a) In general Section 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term. . (b) Text of resolving clause Section 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting after resolving clause of which is the following: (except as otherwise provided in this subsection) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect. (The blank spaces being appropriately filled in and additional clauses describing additional rules to be included as necessary) .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 115 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act . 2. En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules (a) In general Section 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term. . (b) Text of resolving clause Section 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting after resolving clause of which is the following: (except as otherwise provided in this subsection) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect. (The blank spaces being appropriately filled in and additional clauses describing additional rules to be included as necessary). .

Passed the House of Representatives December 17, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 701 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 115 [Report No. 118–862, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned December 11, 2024 Additional sponsors: Ms. Hageman , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Perry , Mr. Brecheen , and Mr. Moore of Utah December 11, 2024 Reported from the Committee on the Judiciary with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic December 11, 2024 Committee on Rules discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 9, 2023 A BILL To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act . 2. En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules (a) In general Section 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term. . (b) Text of resolving clause Section 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting after resolving clause of which is the following: (except as otherwise provided in this subsection) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect. (The blank spaces being appropriately filled in and additional clauses describing additional rules to be included as necessary). .

December 11, 2024 Reported from the Committee on the Judiciary with an amendment December 11, 2024 Committee on Rules discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 117 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , 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 prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID–19 vaccine, and for other purposes.

1. COVID relief package funding restriction (a) Funding restriction Any entity that receives Federal funds from a COVID relief package may not mandate that any employee of such entity receives a COVID–19 vaccine. (b) Return of funds Any entity that is in violation of subsection (a) shall return any funds received from the COVID relief package to the Federal Government. (c) COVID relief package defined In this section, the term COVID relief package means any of the following: (1) CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ). (2) Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–123 ). (3) Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( Public Law 116–127 ). (4) Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ( Public Law 116–139 ). (5) Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ). (6) American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 ).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 118 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , and in addition to the Committee on House Administration , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit agencies from issuing vaccine passports, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Vaccine Passports Act . 2. Prohibition on agencies issuing vaccine passports (a) In general An agency may not issue a vaccine passport, vaccine pass, or other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying the COVID–19 vaccination status of a citizen of the United States to a third party, or otherwise publish or share any COVID–19 vaccination record of a citizen of the United States, or similar health information. (b) Agency defined In this section, the term agency has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. 3. Prohibition on requiring proof of COVID–19 vaccination for Federal access Proof of COVID–19 vaccination shall not be deemed a requirement for access to Federal property or Federal services, or for access to congressional grounds or services.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 119 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce , Energy and Commerce , and 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 nullify certain Executive orders regarding COVID–19 vaccine mandates and to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a rule mandating vaccination against COVID–19, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom from Mandates Act . 2. Nullification of certain Executive orders (a) Safety protocols for Federal Contractors Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. Reg. 50985, relating to ensuring adequate COVID–19 safety protocols for Federal contractors) shall have no force or effect. (b) COVID– 19 vaccine requirement Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989, relating to requiring COVID–19 vaccination for Federal employees) shall have no force or effect. 3. Prohibition of rules mandating vaccination The Secretary of Labor may not issue any rule requiring employers to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID–19 or requiring testing of employees who are unvaccinated against COVID–19. 4. Prohibition on Medicare and Medicaid COVID–19 vaccination mandates Notwithstanding any provision of title XI, XVIII, or XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq. , 1395 et seq., 1396 et seq.), the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not require a health care provider, as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program, to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID–19 or require testing of employees who are unvaccinated against COVID–19, and may not otherwise penalize such a provider for such provider’s failure to so mandate such vaccination or so require such testing.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 124 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma in individuals who are receiving medical assistance under such title and who have sickle cell disease.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2023 . 2. Providing incentives for education on risk of renal medullary carcinoma to individuals with Sickle Cell Disease under Medicaid (a) In general Section 1903(a)(3)(E)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)(3)(E)(ii) ) is amended by inserting , renal medullary carcinoma, after stroke each place it appears. (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 125 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce , and Homeland Security , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit the imposition of mask mandates on public transportation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Travel Mask Mandate Repeal Act of 2023 . 2. Prohibition on certain mask mandates (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal agency shall impose any Federal requirement related to COVID–19 that an individual wear a face mask when utilizing any conveyance (as defined in section 70.1 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) or transportation hub. (b) Limitation on existing orders Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the order issued on January 29, 2021, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under section 361 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 264 ) establishing a requirement for persons to wear masks while on conveyances and at transportation hubs, as well as any other related order, directive, and emergency amendment of the Transportation Security Administration (including those described in EA 1546–21–01A, SD 1542–21–01A, SD 1544–21–02A, SD 1582–84–21–01A, EA 1546–21–01, SD 1542–21–01, SD 1544–21–02, and SD 1582/84–21–01) shall have no force or effect.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 126 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To direct the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program under which the Commission shall provide funds to local educational agencies for initiatives to provide voter registration information to secondary school students in the 12th grade.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act . 2. Pilot program for providing voter registration information to secondary school students prior to graduation (a) Pilot program The Election Assistance Commission (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Commission ) shall carry out a pilot program under which the Commission shall provide funds during fiscal year 2023 to eligible local educational agencies for initiatives to provide information on registering to vote in elections for public office to secondary school students in the 12th grade. (b) Eligibility A local educational agency is eligible to receive funds under the pilot program under this Act if the agency submits to the Commission, at such time and in such form as the Commission may require, an application containing— (1) a description of the initiatives the agency intends to carry out with the funds; (2) an estimate of the costs associated with such initiatives; and (3) such other information and assurances as the Commission may require. (c) Consultation with election officials A local educational agency receiving funds under the pilot program shall consult with the State and local election officials who are responsible for administering elections for public office in the area served by the agency in developing the initiatives the agency will carry out with the funds. (d) Definitions In this Act, the terms local educational agency and secondary school have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). 3. Reports (a) Reports by recipients of funds Not later than the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the receipt of the funds, each local educational agency receiving funds under the pilot program under this Act shall submit a report to the Commission describing the initiatives carried out with the funds and analyzing their effectiveness. (b) Report by Commission Not later than the expiration of the 60-day period which begins on the date the Commission receives the final report submitted by a local educational agency under subsection (a), the Commission shall submit a report to Congress on the pilot program under this Act. 4. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 129 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Buchanan (for himself and Ms. Kuster ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to ensure drop boxes are maintained on military installations for the deposit of unused prescription drugs, and for other purposes.

1. Drop boxes on military installations for deposit of unused prescription drugs (a) Drop boxes The Secretary of Defense shall ensure there is maintained on each military installation a drop box that is accessible to members of the Armed Forces and the family members thereof, into which such members and family members may deposit unused prescription drugs. (b) Prescription drug defined In this section, the term prescription drug has the meaning given that term in section 1074g(i) of title 10, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 130 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Buchanan (for himself, Mr. Waltz , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Norman , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , and Mr. Posey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Thin Blue Line Act . 2. Aggravating factors for death penalty Section 3592(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: (17) Killing or targeting of law enforcement officer (A) The defendant killed or attempted to kill, in the circumstance described in subparagraph (B), a person who is authorized by law— (i) to engage in or supervise the prevention, detention, investigation, or prosecution, or the incarceration of any person for any criminal violation of law; (ii) to apprehend, arrest, or prosecute an individual for any criminal violation of law; or (iii) to be a firefighter or other first responder. (B) The circumstance referred to in subparagraph (A) is that the person was killed or targeted— (i) while he or she was engaged in the performance of his or her official duties; (ii) because of the performance of his or her official duties; or (iii) because of his or her status as a public official or employee. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 131 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Buchanan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To designate the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Manatee Protection Act of 2023 . 2. West Indian manatee designated endangered species (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the species known as the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) shall be treated as an endangered species for purposes of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ). (b) Listing of West Indian manatee Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior shall include the species known as the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) in the endangered species list published under section 4(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533(c) ).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 132 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Buchanan (for himself and Mr. Soto ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act . 2. Algal blooms Section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122 ) is amended by striking or drought and inserting drought, or algal blooms .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 133 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Buchanan (for himself, Ms. Barragán , and Ms. Salazar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the use of the national coverage determination process under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act . 2. Clarification on Medicare national coverage determination process Section 1862(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: For purposes of paragraph (1)(E), in the case of research conducted pursuant to section 1142, the determination of whether a drug or biological is reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of section 1142 shall be made with respect to each drug or biological involved and not with respect to a class of drugs or biologicals. .
IB Union Calendar No. 779 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 133 [Report No. 118–764, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Buchanan (for himself, Ms. Barragán , and Ms. Salazar ) 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 November 22, 2024 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic November 22, 2024 Referral to the Committee on Ways and Means extended for a period ending not later than December 19, 2024 December 19, 2024 Additional sponsors: Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Carey and Mrs. Miller of West Virginia December 19, 2024 Committee on Ways and Means discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 9, 2023 A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the use of the national coverage determination process under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments Act or the MERIT Act . 2. Clarification on Medicare national coverage determination process Section 1862(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: For purposes of paragraph (1)(E), with respect to a determination made on or after the date of the enactment of this sentence of whether a drug or biological is reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of such section, such determination shall be made with respect to each drug or biological involved and not with respect to a class of drugs or biologicals. .

December 19, 2024 Committee on Ways and Means discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 134 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Buchanan (for himself, Mrs. Steel , and Mr. Johnson of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove geographic requirements and expand originating sites for telehealth services.

1. Removing geographic requirements and expanding originating sites for telehealth services Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(B)(iii) by striking during the 151-day period beginning on and inserting on or after ; and (2) in paragraph (4)(C)(iii) by striking during the 151-day period beginning on and inserting on or after .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 135 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Buchanan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , 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 provide that rates of pay for Members of Congress shall not be adjusted under section 601(a)(2) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 in the year following any fiscal year in which outlays of the United States exceeded receipts of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Pay Raise for Congress Act . 2. Amendments to the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (a) In general Section 601(a)(2) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) An adjustment in rates of pay may be made under this paragraph in a year only if the aggregate outlays of the United States during the last completed fiscal year did not exceed the aggregate receipts of the United States during such fiscal year, as determined by the Congressional Budget Office. . (b) Technical amendment Section 601(a)(2)(A) of such Act ( 2 U.S.C. 4501(2)(A) ) is amended by striking Subject to subparagraph (B), and inserting Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 136 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Calvert introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the— (1) Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act ; or (2) HELD Act . 2. Denial of Federal funding to States and units of local government that fail to respond to immigration detainers (a) In general With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). (b) States and political subdivisions described A State, or political subdivision of a State, described in this subsection is any State, or political subdivision of a State, that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes State or local law enforcement officials from— (1) timely responding to an immigration notice issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security that requests information about an alien in State or local custody, including the alien’s estimated release date, in order that the Secretary may arrange to assume custody of the alien upon such release; or (2) maintaining custody of an alien for a period of up to 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security in order that the alien can be transferred to the custody of such Secretary to determine whether the alien should be detained, placed in removal proceedings, released, or removed. (c) Construction A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 137 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Cohen (for himself, Ms. Salazar , and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require an accounting of certain property forfeited to the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy Act of 2023 . 2. Forfeited property (a) In general Chapter 46 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 988. Accounting of certain forfeited property (a) Accounting The Attorney General shall make available to the public an accounting of any property relating to foreign government corruption that is forfeited to the United States under section 981 or 982. (b) Format The accounting described under subsection (a) shall be published on the website of the Department of Justice in a format that includes the following: (1) A heading as follows: Assets stolen from the people of ______ and recovered by the United States , the blank space being filled with the name of the foreign government that is the target of corruption. (2) The total amount recovered by the United States on behalf of the foreign people that is the target of corruption at the time when such recovered funds are deposited into the Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund or the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund. (c) Updated website The Attorney General shall update the website of the Department of Justice to include an accounting of any new property relating to foreign government corruption that has been forfeited to the United States under section 981 or 982 not later than 14 days after such forfeiture, unless such update would compromise an ongoing law enforcement investigation. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 46 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 988. Accounting of certain forfeited property. . 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that recovered assets be returned for the benefit of the people harmed by the corruption under conditions that reasonably ensure the transparent and effective use, administration and monitoring of returned proceeds.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 138 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Swalwell , Ms. Brownley , and Mr. Khanna ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2023 . 2. Exceptions to discharge Section 523(a)(8) of title 11, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (B); and (2) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in clause (i)— (i) by striking (i) ; and (ii) by inserting any program for which substantially all of the funds are provided by a after unit or ; and (B) in clause (ii)— (i) by striking (ii) and inserting (B) ; and (ii) by striking or at the end. 3. Effective date; application of amendments (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 142 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Crow (for himself, Mr. Sarbanes , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Norton , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Connolly , and Ms. Tokuda ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To repeal the restriction on the use of funds by the Internal Revenue Service to bring transparency to the political activity of certain nonprofit organizations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Dark Money Act . 2. Repeal of restriction of use of funds by Internal Revenue Service to bring transparency to political activity of certain nonprofit organizations Section 123 of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2023 (division E of Public Law 117–328 ) shall have no force or effect during fiscal year 2023.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 143 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Duncan (for himself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , and Mr. Norman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To prohibit the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.

1. Prohibition on transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States No amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for any fiscal year may be used to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer of or release to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any other detainee who— (1) is not a United States citizen or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (2) is or was held on or after January 20, 2009, at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by the Department of Defense.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 144 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Duncan (for himself and Mr. Sessions ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the provisions of title 40, United States Code, commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act, to raise the threshold dollar amount of contracts subject to the prevailing wage requirements of such provisions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act . 2. Threshold of contracts subject to Davis-Bacon Section 3142(a) of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code is amended by striking $2,000 and inserting $50,000 .