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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10257 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 26, 2024 Ms. Foxx (for herself and Mr. Gottheimer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Economic Freedom Act . 2. Ineligibility of institutions of higher education participating in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel (a) Ineligibility Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1011 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 124. Ineligibility of institutions participating in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel (a) In general Not later than July 31 of each year, an institution of higher education that participates in any program under title IV shall certify to the Secretary that the institution will not engage in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel for the period beginning on the date of such certification and ending on July 31 of the following year. (b) Public availability of list; notification Not later than 7 business days after July 31 of each year, the Secretary shall— (1) identify and make publicly available on a website of the Department a list of all institutions of higher education described in subsection (a) that did not submit a certification under such subsection for such year; and (2) notify each institution of higher education identified pursuant to paragraph (1) of such identification and inclusion on such list. (c) Nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel defined In this section, the term nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel — (1) means a commercial action (including engaging in refusals to deal and terminating business activities) that is intended to limit commercial relations with Israel or persons or entities doing business in Israel or in Israeli-controlled territories; and (2) does not include actions described in regulations issued to provide for the exceptions described in section 1773(a)(2) of the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018 ( 50 U.S.C. 4842(a)(2) ). . (b) Program participation agreement Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (30) The institution will comply with the requirement of section 124. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10264 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2024 Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to make available video conferencing for NEXUS applicants, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NEXUS Improvement Act . 2. DHS video conferencing for NEXUS applicants (a) In general Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, notwithstanding any other provision of law, shall make available video conferencing for applicants for NEXUS enrollments and renewals. (b) Clarification The requirement under subsection (a) shall not affect the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct biometric screenings of or collect fingerprints from applicants described in subsection (a).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10266 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2024 Mr. Torres of New York 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 remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Repealing the IMD Exclusion Act . 2. Removal of age exclusion from medical assistance of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases (a) In general Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a) ) is amended, in the first sentence, in the matter following paragraph (31)— (1) by striking such term does not include— and all that follows through (A) any and inserting such term does not include any ; (2) by striking ; or and inserting a period; and (3) by striking subparagraph (B). (b) Conforming amendments To permit medical assistance for IMD patients under 65 years of age Title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 1902(a)— (A) in paragraph (20)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 65 years of age or older ; and (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking 65 years of age or older ; and (B) in paragraph (21) by striking 65 years of age or older ; (2) in section 1905(a)(14), by striking 65 years of age or over ; and (3) in section 1919(e)(7)(B)(i)(I), by striking 65 years of age or older . 3. Required standards for IMDs Section 1905(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(i) ) is amended to read as follows: (i) Institution for mental diseases The term institution for mental diseases means a hospital, nursing facility, or other institution that— (1) is primarily engaged in providing diagnosis, treatment, or care of persons with mental diseases, including medical attention, nursing care, and related services; and (2) meets nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for mental health programs (and, in the case of an institution for mental diseases that provides treatment for substance use disorders, meets nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for substance use disorder programs, such as the latest standards set forth by the American Society of Addiction Medicine), approved by the Secretary, including standards that establish the types of services offered, hours of clinical care, and staffing credentials for such an institution, and any other standards as the Secretary may require. . 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and shall apply to State plans beginning on such date.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10269 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 3, 2024 Mr. Alford introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To authorize the Small Business Administration to provide business loans to finance business software or cloud computing services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Technological Advancement Act . 2. Additional uses for Small Business Administration business loans Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (38) Business software or cloud computing The Administration may provide loans under this subsection to finance, in whole or in part, business software or cloud computing services that facilitates business operations, product or service delivery, the processing, payment, or tracking of payroll expenses, human resources, sales and billing functions, or accounting or tracking of supplies, inventory, records and expenses. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10270 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 3, 2024 Mr. Biggs (for himself and Mr. Babin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To provide Members of Congress lawful access to certain Indian land to assess the security of the international boundary between the United States and Mexico located on that Indian land, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congressional Border Security Assessment Act . 2. Access to Indian reservations for border security assessment (a) In general A member of Congress and any Congressional staff accompanying that member shall have lawful access to any Indian reservation that includes 50 or more contiguous miles of the international boundary between the United States and Mexico for the purpose of obtaining information for assessing national security, public safety, and the security of the international boundary. Such lawful access shall extend to any roadways or easements on Indian country. (b) Definition of Indian country For the purposes of this section, the term Indian country shall have the meaning given that term in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10272 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 3, 2024 Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick (for herself and Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania ) 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 provide coverage of weight loss agents for certain individuals under part D of the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dual Eligible Americans Living with Obesity Act of 2024 or the DEAL with Obesity Act of 2024 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 12.5 million people are dually enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. (2) Dual Eligible beneficiaries overwhelmingly possess limited financial resources, with 87 percent having an income of less than $20,000 annually. (3) A one month’s supply of a GLP–1 receptor agonist, on average, costs between $900 and $1,350. (4) Coverage of GLP–1 medications can lower out-of-pocket monthly costs to as little as $25 per month, according to a study published in JAMA. (5) Data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid show that 38 percent of Medicaid beneficiaries and 48 percent of Medicare beneficiaries are affected by obesity. (6) Obesity is the second leading cause of death in the U.S., leading to 300,000 deaths per year, according to the National Institutes of Health. (7) Adults in the U.S. living with obesity experience higher annual out-of-pocket medical costs of $2,505, on average, compared to those with normal weight. (8) Obesity in the U.S. costs the healthcare system $173 billion annually and is projected to cost the U.S. $550 billion annually by 2030. 3. Providing coverage of weight loss agents for certain individuals under part D of the Medicare program Section 1860D–2(e) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–102(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A), in the first sentence— (A) by striking and other than and inserting other than ; and (B) by inserting and, with respect to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, other than subparagraph (A) of such section if the drug is approved under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or licensed under section 351 of Public Health Service Act for long-term weight reduction in individuals with obesity (as defined in section 1861(yy)(2)(C)) or who are overweight (as defined in section 1861(yy)(2)(F)(i)) and is used for the treatment of obesity for a specified individual (as defined in paragraph (5)) or for weight loss management for such an individual who is overweight, after benzodiazepines), ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Specified individual defined For purposes of paragraph (2)(A), the term specified individual means an individual who is eligible for medical assistance under a State plan under title XIX (or under a wavier of such plan). .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10274 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 3, 2024 Mr. Crow (for himself and Mr. Rutherford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on 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 any limitation on the entry of a Member of Congress to any facility for the detention of aliens, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Oversight of Detention Centers Act of 2024 or as the POD Act of 2024 . 2. Congressional oversight of detention facilities (a) Prohibition on limitations on oversight of detention facilities Chapter 4 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 244A. Prohibition on limitations on oversight of detention facilities (a) In general A covered person may not be prevented from entering immediately, or, in the case of a person described in subsection (c)(2) by not later than 24 hours after making a request to do so, for the purpose of conducting oversight, any facility operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security (including any facility operated by a private contractor with the Department) used to detain or otherwise house aliens, or nor may any temporary modification be made at any such facility that in any way alters what is observed by a visiting Member of Congress, compared to what would be observed in the absence of such modification. (b) Facilities housing alien minors A covered person may not be prevented from entering by not later than two business days after making a request to do so, for the purpose of conducting oversight, any facility operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Health and Human Services (including any facility operated by a private contractor with either Department) used to detain or otherwise house alien minors, or to make any temporary modification at any such facility that in any way alters what is observed by a visiting Member of Congress, compared to what would be observed in the absence of such modification. (c) Covered person For purposes of this section, the term covered person means the following: (1) A Member of Congress. (2) An employee of the House of Representatives or the Senate designated by such a Member for purposes of this section. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 244 the following: 244A. Prohibition on limitations on oversight of detention facilities. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10275 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 3, 2024 Ms. Hageman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a 6 month delay before a final rule may take effect.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Regulatory Cooling Off Act of 2024 . 2. Delay in effective date of rules Title 5, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) In section 553— (A) in subsection (c), by inserting , for a period of not less than 60 days, before interested persons ; (B) in subsection (d), by striking 30 days and inserting 6 months ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (f) The agency shall submit a finalized rule to Congress for referral to each committee of jurisdiction in each House of Congress not later than 6 months prior to the effective date of the rule. (g) The agency shall publish notice in the Federal Register on the date that a finalized rule takes effect. (h) The agency shall post on the website of such agency a final rule or proposed rule not less than 24 hours before such final rule or proposed rule is published in the Federal Register pursuant to this section. . (2) In section 702, by adding at the end the following: An action under this section may be brought before the district court where the plaintiff resides or before any court for a district where the agency has an office. . (3) In section 801— (A) in subsection (a)(1)(A), by inserting after shall submit to each House of the Congress the following: not later than the date that is 6 months prior to the effective date of such rule ; and (B) in subsection (a)(3), by striking 60 days and inserting 6 months (unless the Congress enacts a joint resolution or other measure explicitly approving the rule) .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10276 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 3, 2024 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to clarify ATF Form 4473 relating to crimes expunged and rights restored, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Second Amendment Rights Restoration and Accountability Act . 2. Clarification of ATF Form 4473 question about prior convictions when exceptions apply Within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives shall issue a rule providing for Question 21.d., and the Notices, Instructions, and Definitions relating to that question, on ATF Form 4473 to be revised to more clearly inform a reader of the form of— (1) the existence of the exceptions for the receipt of a pardon, the expungement or set aside of a conviction, and the restoration of rights; and (2) the correct information to provide in answering that question when any of those exceptions apply. 3. Review of charges of false representation in answering prior conviction question on ATF Form 4473 Within 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General, the Attorney General, and the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives shall jointly— (1) conduct a review of all cases in which an individual has been unjustly charged with making a false representation in answering Question 21.d. on ATF Form 4473 since the date of the enactment of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act; and (2) determine whether— (A) any such charge was brought; and (B) any funds made available under such Act were used in bringing any such charge.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10277 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 3, 2024 Mr. Landsman 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 establish a deduction for certain amounts paid for rent for a primary residence.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Relief for Renters Act of 2024 . 2. Deduction for rent payments (a) In general (1) Deduction allowed 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. Rent payments (a) In general There shall be allowed as a deduction an amount equal to 1/12 the qualified rent expenses of the taxpayer for the taxable year. (b) Qualified rent payments For purposes of this section, the term qualified rent payments means, with respect to a taxable year, amounts paid or incurred to lease the primary residence of the taxpayer during the taxable year. (c) Limitations (1) In general The deduction allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed $4,000 for any individual in any taxable year. (2) Income limitation (A) In general No deduction shall be allowed under subsection (a) in the case of an individual whose adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the threshold amount. (B) Threshold amount For purposes of this paragraph, the term threshold amount means— (i) in the case of a joint return or a surviving spouse, $150,000, (ii) in the case of a head of household, $125,000, or (iii) in the case of any other individual, $100,000. . (2) Conforming 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 relating to section 225 and by inserting after the item relating to section 223 the following new item: Sec. 224. Rent payments. . (b) Deduction allowed to non-Itemizers Section 63(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (4) and inserting and , and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) the deduction provided in section 224. . (c) Non-Application of certain limitations for itemizers (1) Deduction not treated as a miscellaneous itemized deduction Section 67(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (12) and inserting , and , and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (13) the deduction under section 224 (relating to rent payments). . (2) Deduction not taken into account under overall limitation Section 68(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting , and , and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) the deduction under section 224 (relating to rent payments). . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10280 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 3, 2024 Ms. Tokuda (for herself and Mrs. Miller of West Virginia ) 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 exclude certain health professions education scholarship and loan payments from gross income.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act . 2. Tax treatment of certain health professions education payments (a) In general Section 108(f)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (4) Payments under certain Public Health Service Act loan repayment programs and certain State loan repayment programs In the case of an individual, gross income shall not include any amount received under— (A) a loan repayment program under section 338B(g), 846(a), 738(a), 775, or 781 of the Public Health Service Act, (B) a State program described in section 338I of the Public Health Service Act, or (C) any other State loan repayment or loan forgiveness program that is intended to provide for the increased availability of health care services in underserved or health professional shortage areas (as determined by such State). . (b) Qualified scholarships Section 117(c)(2) of such Code is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraphs: (B) the scholarship program under section 846 of such Act, (C) the scholarship program under section 338K of such Act, and (D) the scholarship program under section 10 of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act, . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10283 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 4, 2024 Mrs. Beatty introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to require regulated entities to provide information necessary for the Offices of Women and Minority Inclusion to carry out their duties, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diversity Data Accountability Act . 2. Disclosures by regulated entities Section 342(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5452(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Disclosures by regulated entities The Director of each Office shall require entities regulated by the applicable agency to provide such information as may be required to carry out the duties of the Director. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10285 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 4, 2024 Mr. Connolly introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code, to modify the accumulation of annual leave for use in succeeding years for administrative law judges.

1. Limits on accumulation of annual leave for administrative law judges (a) In general Section 6304(f)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (G), by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon; (2) in the first subparagraph (H) (relating to a position in the Library of Congress), by striking the period at the end; (3) by redesignating the second subparagraph (H) (relating to a position in the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division) as subparagraph (I); (4) in subparagraph (I), as so redesignated, by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and (5) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (J) an administrative law judge position under section 3105. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10288 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 4, 2024 Mrs. Hayes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prohibit health care providers and facilities from imposing certain facility fees for telehealth.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2024 . 2. Prohibiting health care providers and facilities from imposing certain facility fees for telehealth (a) In general Subtitle B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1021 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new part: 9 Billing Requirements for Health Care Facilities and Providers 901. Limitation on telehealth facility fees A health care provider or facility may not bill a separate facility fee when a health care provider who provided telehealth services is authorized to bill independently for the professional services rendered. . (b) Enforcement Section 502 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1132 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking or (9) and inserting (9), or (13) ; and (2) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (13) If a health care provider or facility is found by the Secretary to be in violation of section 901, the Secretary may assess a civil monetary penalty against such provider or facility in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per violation. . (c) Clerical amendment The table of contents of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1001 note) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 804 the following new item: Part 9—Billing Requirements for Health Care Facilities and Providers 901. Limitation on telehealth facility fees. . (d) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to telehealth services furnished on or after January 1, 2026. 3. Implementation The Secretary of Labor shall implement the amendments made by this Act by rulemaking.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10290 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 4, 2024 Ms. Mace introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To prohibit an entity from receiving Federal funds if such entity permits an individual to access or use a single-sex facility on the property of such entity that does not correspond to the biological sex of such person, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop the Invasion of Women’s Spaces Act . 2. Prohibition (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be provided, directly or indirectly, to an entity if such entity permits an individual to access or use a single-sex facility on the property of such entity that does not correspond to the biological sex of such person, except as provided by subsection (c). (b) Definitions In this section— (1) Single-sex facility The term single-sex facility means a space intended for the use of one biological sex (male or female), including a— (A) restroom; (B) locker room; or (C) changing room. (2) Property The term property means any building, land, or other real property owned, leased, controlled, or occupied by an entity. (3) Biological sex The term biological sex means the biological determination as to whether an individual is male or female, as such terms are defined in this section. (4) Female The term female means an individual who naturally has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes eggs for fertilization. (5) Male The term male means an individual who naturally has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization. (6) Entity The term entity means any private entity, non-Federal Government agency or department, or State, tribal, or local government (including a political subdivision, department, or component thereof). (c) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an entity that permits an individual to access a single-sex facility on the property of such entity that does not correspond to the biological sex of such person in the circumstance of— (1) emergency medical personnel responding to a medical emergency; or (2) a law enforcement officer in active pursuit of a suspect, or as part of an active investigation.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10291 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 4, 2024 Mr. Magaziner (for himself, Ms. Norton , Mr. Jackson of Illinois , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Soto , and Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means , and 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 title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain fall prevention items under the Medicare program.

1. Providing coverage for certain fall prevention items under the Medicare program (a) In general (1) Coverage Section 1861 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x ) is amended— (A) in subsection (n)— (i) by striking and wheelchairs and inserting wheelchairs ; and (ii) by inserting , and fall prevention items (as defined in subsection (nnn)) after may prescribe) ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (nnn) Fall prevention items The term fall prevention items includes grab bars, non-slip mats, shower chairs, bed rails, and such other items or categories of items as the Secretary may specify. . (2) Exclusion modification Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1) ) is amended— (A) in subparagraph (O), by striking and at the end; (B) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon and inserting , and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (Q) in the case of fall prevention items (as defined in section 1861(nnn)), which are not furnished pursuant to an order of a physician or practitioner (as described in section 1842(b)(18)(C)); . (b) Exemption from sequestration Notwithstanding any other provision of law, payments for fall prevention items (as defined in section 1861(nnn) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) under the Medicare program shall not be subject to any reduction under a sequestration issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, or any other provision law. (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10293 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 4, 2024 Mr. McHenry (for himself and Ms. Waters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To extend certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950.

1. Extension of defense production act of 1950 Section 717(a) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 ( 50 U.S.C. 4564(a) ) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026 .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10294 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 4, 2024 Mr. Meeks (for himself and Ms. Velázquez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To establish a pilot program for the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to evaluate the effectiveness of insuring mortgages made to finance improvements to convert basement spaces into safely habitable dwelling units, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Habitable Housing Conversion Pilot Program Act of 2024 . 2. Pilot program for insurance of conversion loans (a) Establishment The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (in this section referred to as the Secretary ) shall carry out pilot program to insure mortgages, under section 203(k) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1709(k)(2) ), made to finance improvements necessary to convert space in the basements of owner-occupied properties, into safe and habitable dwelling units that are to be made available for rental, meet all State and local building and safety standards and codes, and comply with the regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (c) of this section. (b) Scope The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and may insure not more than 150,000 mortgages under the program. (c) Consultation; priority In carrying out the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to identify areas more likely to suffer hazards causing need for improvements financed under such program and may give priority in insuring mortgages under such program to eligible properties located in such areas. (d) Regulations The Secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the pilot program under this section, including regulations to ensure the safety and habitability of spaces converted into dwelling units using mortgages insured under the program. (e) Report Upon the expiration of the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress describing and assessing the pilot program under this section, identifying any successes of and problems with the program, identifying any current codes and regulations that prevent or inhibit conversion of basement space into dwelling units, and making recommendations regarding reauthorizing, reforming, or terminating the program. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the pilot program under this section.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10298 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 4, 2024 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Mr. Smith of Washington , and Mr. Bacon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations A BILL Making appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Bureau of Prison employees working during a Federal Government shutdown, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep our Correctional Officers Paid Act . 2. Payment of salaries of certain Bureau of Prisons employees working during a Federal Government shutdown Out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated such sums as are necessary to pay, during any period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations during any fiscal year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this section, the salaries and expenses of any correctional staff of the Bureau of Prisons excepted from furlough during such lapse.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10299 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 5, 2024 Mr. Clyde (for himself, Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Arrington , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Burlison , Mr. Norman , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Ogles , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Harris , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Roy , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Crane , Mr. Good of Virginia , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Estes , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Owens , Mr. Griffith , and Mr. Kustoff ) 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 prohibit Federal financial participation for gun violence prevention or intervention programs under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Funds Integrity Act of 2024 . 2. Prohibiting Federal financial participation for gun violence prevention or intervention programs under the Medicaid program Section 1903(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(i) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (26), by striking or at the end; (2) in paragraph (27), by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (27) the following new paragraph: (28) with respect to any amounts expended for gun violence prevention programs or gun violence intervention programs. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10305 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 5, 2024 Mr. Garbarino (for himself, Mrs. Harshbarger , and Mr. Suozzi ) 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 exempt certain drugs from the part D manufacturer discount program under the Medicare program.

1. Exempting certain drugs from the part D manufacturer discount program under the Medicare program Section 1860D–14C(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–114c(g)(2)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) does not include an orally administered drug— (i) for which a new drug application was approved under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; and (ii) that has been granted a narrow exception permitting reclassification as a noninnovator multiple source drug under the Medicaid drug rebate program by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10306 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 5, 2024 Mr. Good of Virginia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To require the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act of 2024 . 2. Right-of-way for emergency exit, blue ridge parkway Section 2 of the Act of June 30, 1936 (49 Stat. 2041, chapter 883; 54 Stat. 250, chapter 277; 16 U.S.C. 460a–3 ), is amended— (1) by striking Secretary of the Interior may issue and inserting the following: “Secretary of the Interior— (1) may issue ; (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) shall issue the right-of-way generally depicted as Proposed Egress on the map entitled Blue Ridge Parkway, Proposed Wintergreen Emergency Egress Near Milepost 9.6 , numbered 601/194,694, and dated September 2024, if the Secretary certifies that— (A) an evaluation has been completed of alternatives to the right-of-way for egress that do not cross Federal land that includes evaluating whether existing trails can be converted to roads; (B) an analysis of expected fire ecology behavior in the event of a fire emergency has been completed with respect to the right-of-way; and (C) any required reviews with respect to the right-of-way have been completed in accordance with— (i) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ); and (ii) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10307 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 5, 2024 Mr. Horsford (for himself, Ms. Houlahan , and Ms. Salazar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program under which a TRICARE Prime beneficiary may access obstetrical and gynecological care without a referral, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TRICARE OBGYN Treatment and Access without Lags in Care Act or the TOTAL Care Act . 2. Pilot program on access to obstetrical and gynecological care under TRICARE Prime program (a) Pilot program Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program under which— (1) the referral requirement in section 1095f(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, does not apply with respect to obstetrical and gynecological care for covered participants, including the ordering of related obstetrical and gynecological items and services; and (2) covered participants may elect to designate an obstetrical or gynecological care provider under the TRICARE program as an additional designated primary care manager under such section. (b) Duration The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program for a period of five years. (c) Report Not later than four years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program that includes the following: (1) An assessment of any increases or decreases to TRICARE Prime enrollment during the period in which the Secretary carries out the pilot program. (2) An assessment of any changes in the associated costs of providing obstetrical and gynecological care under TRICARE Prime. (3) Any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code. (2) The term covered participant means a female beneficiary enrolled in TRICARE Prime who elects to participate in the pilot program. (3) The terms TRICARE Prime and TRICARE program have the meaning given those terms in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10308 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 5, 2024 Ms. Moore of Wisconsin (for herself, Mr. Wied , Mr. Steil , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Van Orden , Mr. Fitzgerald , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Tiffany , and Ms. Van Duyne ) 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 for payments to certain individuals who dye fuel, and for other purposes.

1. Payment to certain individuals who dye fuel (a) In general Subchapter B of chapter 65 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 6434. Dyed fuel (a) In general If a person establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that such person meets the requirements of subsection (b) with respect to diesel fuel or kerosene, then the Secretary shall pay to such person an amount (without interest) equal to the tax described in subsection (b)(2)(A) with respect to such diesel fuel or kerosene. (b) Requirements (1) In general A person meets the requirements of this subsection with respect to diesel fuel or kerosene if such person removes from a terminal eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene. (2) Eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene defined The term eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene means diesel fuel or kerosene— (A) with respect to which a tax under section 4081 was previously paid (and not credited or refunded), and (B) which is exempt from taxation under section 4082(a). (c) Cross reference For civil penalty for excessive claims under this section, see section 6675. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 6206 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (A) by striking or 6427 each place it appears and inserting 6427, or 6434 ; and (B) by striking 6420 and 6421 and inserting 6420, 6421, and 6434 . (2) Section 6430 of such Code is amended— (A) by striking or at the end of paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting , or , and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) which are removed as eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene under section 6434. . (3) Section 6675 of such Code is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking or 6427 (relating to fuels not used for taxable purposes) and inserting 6427 (relating to fuels not used for taxable purposes), or 6434 (relating to eligible indelibly dyed fuel) ; and (B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking 6421, or 6427, and inserting 6421, 6427, or 6434, . (4) The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 65 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 6434. Dyed fuel. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene removed on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10309 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 5, 2024 Mr. Ogles introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 make certain funds available to provide assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in response to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Build America First Act . 2. Funding prohibition Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise to carry out the following provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act: (1) Section 667 (operating expenses). (2) Sections 103, 105, 106, 214, and section 251 through 255, and chapter 10 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act (development assistance). 3. Transfer of appropriations The unobligated balance of all amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out the provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act described in Section 2 of this Act shall be transferred to and merged with amounts otherwise made available to provide assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ) in response to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.