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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4908 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Garamendi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to make eligible airport-related projects and port development projects eligible for approval under State environmental laws and regulations instead of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expedited Federal Permitting for California Act . 2. Program for eliminating duplication of environmental reviews (a) In general Section 330 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1) by striking pilot ; (2) in subsection (j) by striking Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the and inserting The ; (3) by striking subsection (k); (4) in subsection (l)— (A) in paragraph (3) by striking pilot ; and (B) in paragraph (4)— (i) in subparagraph (A) by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (D); and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: (B) an eligible airport-related project (as such term is defined in section 40117(a) of title 49); (C) an eligible port development project described in section 54301(a)(3) of title 49; and ; and (5) by redesignating subsection (l) as subsection (k). (b) Regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to implement the amendments made by subsection (a).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4910 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Guthrie introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that such section has no effect on certain laws relating to controlled substances and drugs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Deplatform Drug Dealers Act . 2. No effect on certain laws relating to controlled substances and drugs Section 230(e) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 230(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (6) No effect on certain laws relating to controlled substances and drugs In addition to the exception provided by paragraph (1) for Federal criminal statutes, nothing in this section (other than subsection (c)(2)(A)) shall be construed to impair or limit any action for civil penalties, damages, or equitable relief based on advertising or offering to sell, deliver, distribute, dispense, or introduce into interstate commerce a controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 )) or drug (as defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 321 )) in violation of— (A) section 401(h) or 403(c)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841(h) ; 843(c)(2)); or (B) section 301(a), 301(d), or 505(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 331(a) ; 331(d); 355(a)). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4911 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Harder of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide for the establishment of a pilot program to provide grants to community mental health centers for the placement of social workers with law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act of 2023 . 2. Establishment Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a pilot program to provide grants to community mental health centers for the placement of social workers with law enforcement agencies to facilitate closer coordination on law enforcement issues with an underlying connection to mental health. 3. Number and amount of grants The Attorney General shall award not more than 4 grants each fiscal year to community mental health centers (as such term is defined in section 1861 of the Social Security Act) in each of the 4 census regions. Each such grant shall be in an amount not to exceed $300,000. The term of such a grant shall be 3 years. Each such mental health center shall partner with a law enforcement agency that employs not more than 100 officers in order to carry out the purposes of the grant. 4. Eligibility for placement with a law enforcement agency To be eligible for placement with a law enforcement agency under this Act, a social worker shall be— (1) licensed under the applicable State law; and (2) employed by a community mental health center. 5. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $2,500,000 for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026. 6. Termination of program; report to Congress This Act is repealed on the date that is 3 years after a grant is first made under this Act. The Attorney General shall report to Congress not later than six months thereafter on the outcomes of any cases where the social worker became involved and the total number of such cases, and any other information deemed relevant.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4912 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Jackson of North Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To require the evaluation of certain criteria relating to locations for deployment of successor radar systems of the National Weather Service, and for other purposes.

1. Evaluation of locations for deployment of successor radar systems of the National Weather Service (a) Plan To improve radar coverage (1) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the National Weather Service, in consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a plan for improving radar coverage, by integrating or upgrading, to the extent practicable and as the case may be, additional observation solutions to improve hazardous weather detection and forecasting. (2) Determination (A) In general In developing the plan to improve radar coverage under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the National Weather Service, in consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration— (i) shall prioritize locations for the deployment of the successor radar system that will replace the current Next Generation Weather Radar of the National Weather Radar Service (NEXRAD); and (ii) may determine additional appropriate locations for the deployment of such successor radar system installations. (B) Consideration In making a determination pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the National Weather Service shall consider deployment in at least three locations that are not less than 75 miles from an existing NEXRAD station. In making such a determination for a deployment location, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the National Weather Service may also consider the criteria described in subsection (b). (b) Criteria described The criteria described in this subsection are the following: (1) Whether a population of 200,000 or more would be served by a successor radar installation at the location. (2) The frequency of any of the following issuances at the location: (A) Severe thunderstorm watches or warnings. (B) Tornado watches or warnings. (C) Flash flood watches or warnings. (D) Winter storm warnings.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4914 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Ms. Jayapal (for herself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Bera , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Chu , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Meng , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Takano , Ms. Underwood , and Ms. Velázquez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2023 . 2. Heart health promotion grants (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may award supplemental grant funds to States receiving Federal funding for heart health activities. Such supplemental funds shall be used to promote awareness of the increasing prevalence of heart disease, including, where appropriate, its relationship to type 2 diabetes, in communities disproportionately affected by heart disease, such as South Asian communities in the United States. (b) Use of funds A State that receives supplemental grant funds under subsection (a) shall use such grant funds to— (1) develop culturally appropriate materials on evidence-based heart health promotion topics, such as nutrition education, optimal diet plans, and programs for regular exercise; (2) support heart health promotion activities of community organizations that work with or serve communities disproportionately affected by heart disease, such as South Asian communities in the United States; (3) support, with respect to research conducted relating to heart disease, conferences and workshops on how practices, methodologies, and designs of such research should be changed to include in such research more members of communities disproportionately affected by heart disease, such as South Asian communities in the United States; or (4) conduct or support research and related activities regarding cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and other heart health-related ailments among at-risk populations, including South Asian communities in the United States. (c) Report to Congress Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on activities supported under subsection (a) and data relating to heart disease in communities disproportionately affected by heart disease. (d) Authorization of appropriations For purposes of carrying out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4916 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Ms. Kamlager-Dove (for herself, Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Norton , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Carbajal , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Mr. Ivey , Mr. Bowman , Mr. Beyer , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Trone , Mr. Pallone , Ms. Titus , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Mrs. Foushee , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Mullin , and Mr. Huffman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to repeal restrictions on onshore wind and solar.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Comprehensive Legislation for Expanding and Advancing Nonrestrictive Energy Act or the CLEAN Energy Act . 2. Repeal of onshore wind and solar leasing restrictions Paragraph (1) of section 50265(b) of Public Law 117–169 ( 43 U.S.C. 3006(b) ) is repealed.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4917 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Kildee (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Pascrell , and Ms. Mace ) 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 no-cost coverage for PFAS testing under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act . 2. No-cost coverage for PFAS testing under Medicare (a) In general Section 1861 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x ) is amended— (1) in subsection (ww)(2)— (A) by moving the margin of subparagraph (N) 2 ems to the left; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (N) the following new subparagraph: (O) PFAS testing (as defined in subsection (nnn)). ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (nnn) PFAS testing The term PFAS testing means a blood test ordered by a physician to determine the concentration of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. . (b) Application of no cost-Sharing Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (Y), by inserting “(other than PFAS testing (as defined in section 1861(nnn)) furnished on or after January 1, 2024)” after “in the case of such services described in subparagraph (A)”; (2) in subparagraph (GG), by striking and at the end; and (3) by inserting , and (II) with respect to PFAS testing (as defined in section 1861(nnn)) performed on or after January 1, 2024, the amounts paid shall be 100 percent of the lesser of the actual charges for testing or the amount determined under the fee schedule that applies to the screening and preventive services described in section 1861(ww)(2) before the semicolon at the end.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4920 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Ms. Leger Fernandez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 for cost-share waivers for projects carried out in response to wildland fires caused by certain Government actions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act . 2. Purpose The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of wildland fires resulting from management activities conducted by the Department of Agriculture on National Forest System land are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of remediating direct and indirect damages under authorized Federal recovery programs. 3. Cost-share waiver for rehabilitation from wildland fires (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered matching requirement The term covered matching requirement means a requirement under a program of the Secretary for wildland fire recovery for a State, Indian Tribe, locality, or individual to provide matching funds, in cash, for a project. (2) Covered wildland fire The term covered wildland fire means a wildland fire that the Secretary determines to be a result of management activities conducted by the Secretary on National Forest System land. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (4) Wildland fire (A) In general The term wildland fire means any non-structure fire that occurs in vegetation or natural fuels. (B) Inclusions The term wildland fire includes wildfire, prescribed fire, and any direct or indirect damage resulting in watershed impairment. (b) Waiver Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may waive any covered matching requirement for a project in response to a covered wildland fire that is in an area affected by that covered wildland fire.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4921 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mrs. Luna (for herself and Mr. Moore of Alabama ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to include information relating to certain questionnaire on forms to apply for disability or pension benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Inclusion of information relating to certain questionnaire on forms to apply for disability and pension benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Section 5101 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) The Secretary shall include on any covered form information relating to such disability benefit questionnaire forms, including— (A) a statement that a veteran may choose the non-Department medical provider that completes such disability benefit questionnaire form; (B) a statement that a veteran may submit to the Secretary such disability benefit questionnaire form at any time during the period beginning on the date on which the veteran files a claim for disability benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary and ending on the date on which the Secretary approves or denies such claim; and (C) a description of methods by which a veteran may access such disability benefit questionnaire form, including methods to access such form without using an internet website. ; and (2) in subsection (e)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and (B) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following new paragraph: (1) The term covered form means— (A) a form to apply for benefits under chapter 11 or 15 of this title; and (B) Department of Veterans Affairs Form 21–0966 (or any successor document). . (b) Internet website update The Secretary of Veterans affairs shall include on the website of the Department of Veterans Affairs titled How to file a VA disability claim (or any successor website) the information relating to disability benefit questionnaire forms described in paragraph (4) of subsection (d) of such section (as added by subsection (a)).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4923 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Ms. Malliotakis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To allow certain veterans to use high occupancy vehicle lanes, including toll lanes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HOV Lanes for Heroes Act . 2. HOV facilities (a) In general Section 166(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: (6) Disabled veterans (A) In general The public authority may allow a disabled veteran to use the HOV facility if such veteran has a license plate that clearly identifies the vehicle, a registered transponder, or other method of identification the public authority considers necessary for qualification. (B) Definition of disabled veteran For purposes of this paragraph, the term disabled veteran means a veteran (as such term is defined in section 101 of title 38) who the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has determined has a service-connected (as such term is defined in such section) disability rated at or above a percentage determined to be qualifying by the public authority. (C) Occupancy exception Notwithstanding the occupancy requirement of subsection (a)(2), 1 occupant described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph may be permitted to use a HOV facility. (D) No charge for tolls Under this paragraph, a public authority may charge no toll. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 166 of such title is further amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1) by striking through (5) and inserting through (6) ; and (2) in subsection (d)(1) by striking paragraph (4) or (5) and inserting paragraph (4), (5), or (6) .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4926 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Massie 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 allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act . 2. Making FERS optional for Members (a) In general (1) Amendment Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking , and who (in the case and all that follows through 2004 . (2) Applicability The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to an individual who first serves as a Member of the House of Representatives, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress, on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Continued participation in TSP (1) Amendment Section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended— (A) by striking term Member has and inserting the following: term Member — (A) has ; (B) by inserting , subject to subparagraph (B), after except that ; (C) by adding and after the semicolon at the end; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (B) for purposes of subchapter III, has the same meaning as provided in section 2106, without regard to whether the individual elects not to participate in the Federal Employees’ Retirement System; . (2) Conforming amendment to TSP Section 8431(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting except as provided in section 8401(20)(B), after subchapter, . (3) Applicability The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to an individual who makes an election described in section 8401(20) of title 5, United States Code, not to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4929 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. Issa , Ms. Sherrill , and Mr. Garbarino ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on security threats in Lebanon, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strategic Lebanon Security Reporting Act . 2. Addressing security threats in Lebanon (a) Report on the Lebanese armed forces, implementation of united nations security council resolution 1701, and addressing security threats in Lebanon Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report— (1) identifying the extent of Hezbollah’s influence within the legislative, judicial, and financial institutions of Lebanon; (2) describing military activities conducted by the Lebanese Armed Forces (referred to in this section as the LAF ) to fully implement and comply with United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1701 (2006) and successor resolutions; (3) describing the extent of Iranian and Syrian influence in Lebanon, as well as the capability of Hezbollah with respect to its stockpile of weapons; (4) describing the capability of the LAF with respect to defending Lebanon’s border from threats from Syria; and (5) describing the steps taken by the LAF to prevent refoulement of Syrians back to Syria and the gross violations of internationally recognized human rights associated with the forced return of refugees to Syria. (b) Form The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in an unclassified form but may contain a classified annex if the Secretary of State determines such is appropriate and if such classified annex is transmitted separately from the unclassified report. (c) Definition In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4931 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Morelle (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Bowman , and Mr. Keating ) 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 change certain Federal Pell Grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pell Grant Flexibility Act . 2. Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (a) Amendments Section 401(b)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a(b)(2) ), as amended by section 703 of division FF of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ), is amended— (1) by striking In any case and inserting the following: (A) Reduction Except as provided in subparagraph (B), in any case ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Students with disabilities (i) In general In the case of a student with a disability (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12102 )) for whom a reduced course load has been determined appropriate by the institution of higher education, the student's enrollment in the reduced course load or 5 credits (or the equivalent), whichever is greater, shall be deemed to be enrollment on a full-time basis for purposes of calculating the amount of the Federal Pell Grant to which the student is entitled. (ii) Limited application A determination under clause (i) shall not be used in the calculation of Federal Pell Grant semester eligibility under subsection (d)(5). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 703 of division FF of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ) and subject to the effective date of section 701(b) of such FAFSA Simplification Act, as amended by section 102(a) of the FAFSA Simplification Act Technical Corrections Act (division R of Public Law 117–103 ) (including the authorization provided under section 102(c)(1)(A) of such Act).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4932 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Nadler (for himself and Mr. Correa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce , and the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Employer Collusion Act . 2. Unfair methods on competition relating to restrictive employment agreements (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Employer The term employer has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203 ). (2) Restrictive employment agreement The term restrictive employment agreement means any agreement that— (A) is between 2 or more employers, including through a franchise agreement or a contractor-subcontractor agreement; and (B) prohibits or restricts one such employer from soliciting or hiring the employees or former employees of another such employer. (b) Conduct prohibited It shall be unlawful for any entity to— (1) enter into a restrictive employment agreement; or (2) enforce or threaten to enforce a restrictive employment agreement. (c) Enforcement (1) Private right of action (A) In general Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be liable to any individual harmed as a result of such violation in an amount equal to the sum— (i) of any actual damages sustained by the individual as a result of the violation; (ii) such amount of punitive damages as the court may allow; and (iii) in the case of any successful action to enforce any liability under this section, the costs of the action and any reasonable attorney’s fees, as determined by the court. (B) Venue An individual described in subparagraph (A) may bring a civil action under subparagraph (A) in any appropriate district court of the United States. (2) Federal Trade Commission (A) In general The Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. (B) Privileges and immunities Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ).
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4935 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself and Mr. Davis of North Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to adjust the period during which amounts transferred by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to the account for customer education initiatives and non-awards expenses shall remain available, and for other purposes.

1. Commodity Futures Trading Commission customer protection fund modifications (a) Separate account for education initiatives and expenses Section 23(g) of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 26(g) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking subsection (a) and inserting subsection (b) ; and (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking $100,000,000 and inserting $300,000,000 ; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting clause (i) ; (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii), respectively, and indenting the clauses appropriately; (D) in the matter preceding clause (i) (as so redesignated), by striking There shall be deposited into or credited to the Fund: and inserting the following: (A) In general There shall be deposited in, or credited to, the Fund the following: ; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (B) Separate account for education initiatives and administrative expenses (i) In general Any amounts contained in, deposited in, or credited to the Fund under subparagraph (A) may be transferred to a separate account in the Fund described in clause (ii), unless the balance of that separate account at the time the amounts are transferred exceeds $10,000,000. (ii) Use of separate account The separate account referred to in clause (i) shall be available to the Commission, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, for— (I) the purpose described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2); and (II) the funding of administrative and salary expenses necessary for personnel to carry out the activities described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of that paragraph. . (b) Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program Section 1(b) of Public Law 117–25 (135 Stat. 297; 136 Stat. 2133; 136 Stat. 2309) (as amended by section 301 of division HH of Public Law 117–328 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking until and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting until expended. ; and (2) by striking paragraph (4). (c) Technical corrections Section 23 of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 26 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(5), by striking subsection (a) and inserting subsection (b) ; (2) in subsection (c)(1)(B)(i)(III), by striking the Act each place it appears and inserting this Act ; and (3) in subsection (f)(3), by striking section 7064 and inserting section 706 .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4936 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Ms. Ocasio-Cortez (for herself, Ms. Ross , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Kamlager-Dove , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Norton , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Carbajal , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Mr. Ivey , Mr. Bowman , Mr. Beyer , Ms. Tlaib , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Trone , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Espaillat , and Mrs. Foushee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to repeal restrictions on offshore wind leasing.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nonrestrictive Offshore Wind Act or the NOW Act . 2. Repeal of offshore wind leasing restrictions Paragraph (2) of section 50265(b) of Public Law 117–169 ( 43 U.S.C. 3006(b) ) is repealed.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4937 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Panetta (for himself and Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania ) 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 increase the limitation on the estate tax valuation of certain real property used in farming or other trades or businesses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Family Farms Act of 2023 . 2. Increase in limitation on the estate tax valuation of certain real property used in farming or other trades or businesses (a) In general Section 2032A(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $750,000 and inserting $13,000,000 . (b) Inflation adjustment Section 2032A(a)(3) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking $750,000 both places it appears and inserting $13,000,000 , (2) by striking 1998 in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) and inserting 2023 , and (3) by striking 1997 in subparagraph (B) and inserting 2022 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to the estates of decedents dying after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4939 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Pfluger (for himself and Mr. Cuellar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize livestock producers and their employees to take crested caracaras in order to prevent the death of or injury or destruction to livestock, and for other purposes.

1. Authorization for livestock producers and their employees to take certain crested caracaras (a) In general Notwithstanding any provision of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act ( 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq. ), a covered person may— (1) take or attempt to take a crested caracara that is causing, or that the covered person has a reasonable belief will cause, the death of or injury or destruction to livestock; or (2) in the course of taking or attempting to take a crested caracara described in paragraph (1), cause injury to such crested caracara. (b) Reporting requirements Not later than January 31 of each year, a covered person that takes a crested caracara pursuant to subsection (a) in the preceding 12-month period shall complete and submit to the appropriate United States Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office (as determined by the geographic jurisdictions described in section 2.2 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) an annual report using the form developed under subsection (c). (c) Issuance of form Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall make available on the website of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service such reporting form as the Director determines appropriate for the purposes of taking reports under subsection (b). Such form may not be more onerous to complete than similar forms for permitted take under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act ( 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq. ) required as of the date of the enactment of this section. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Crested caracara The term crested caracara means a bird of the species Caracara cheriway. (2) Covered person The term covered person means— (A) a livestock producer; or (B) an employee of a livestock producer when such employee is actively engaged in livestock production. (3) Livestock The term livestock has the meaning given such term in section 602 of the Emergency Livestock Feed Assistance Act of 1988 ( 7 U.S.C. 1471 ). (4) Livestock producer The term livestock producer has the meaning given such term in section 602 of the Emergency Livestock Feed Assistance Act of 1988 ( 7 U.S.C. 1471 ). (5) Take The term take means to capture, kill, disperse, or transport.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4940 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Ms. Pingree (for herself and Mr. Higgins of Louisiana ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to support the commercial fishing industry.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2023 . 2. Extension of credit to businesses providing services to producers or harvesters of aquatic products (a) Farm credit banks (1) Eligibility for credit and financial services Section 1.9 of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 ( 12 U.S.C. 2017 ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking or at the end; (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) persons furnishing to producers or harvesters of aquatic products services directly related to their operating needs; or . (2) Purposes for extensions of credit Section 1.11(c)(1) of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 ( 12 U.S.C. 2019(c)(1) ) is amended by inserting and to persons furnishing services directly related to the operating needs of producers or harvesters of aquatic products after needs . (b) Production credit associations Section 2.4(a) of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 ( 12 U.S.C. 2075(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) persons furnishing to producers or harvesters of aquatic products services directly related to their operating needs. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4945 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Finstad , and Mr. Kilmer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to raise public awareness for skilled trade programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act or the COTA Act . 2. Career guidance and public awareness for skilled trade programs Section 223(a)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3303(a)(2) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (M) as subparagraph (O); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following: (M) Providing guidance on career options in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in current or emerging professions (including skilled trades). (N) Raising public awareness and conducting public service announcements about career and technical education programs and community-based organizations, including through social media campaigns and other endeavors, focused on programs that prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in current or emerging professions (including skilled trades). .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4946 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Tonko (for himself and Mr. Huizenga ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2023 . 2. Elimination of 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services (a) In general Section 1812 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395d ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by adding or at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ; or at the end and inserting a period; and (C) by striking paragraph (3); and (2) in subsection (c), by striking (but shall not be included and all that follows before the period at the end. (b) Effective Date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2025.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4947 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Torres of New York (for himself, Mrs. González-Colón , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Soto , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Mr. Grijalva , and Mr. Espaillat ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To modify the conditions for the termination of an oversight board, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Territorial Relief Under Sustainable Transitions for Puerto Rico Act of 2023 or the TRUST for Puerto Rico Act of 2023 . 2. Modification to conditions for termination (a) In general Section 209 of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act ( 48 U.S.C. 2149 ) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking upon and inserting not later than 90 days after ; (2) in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2), by inserting and without regard to whether the applicable Budget provides for the payment of debt service after standards ; (3) by striking (1) the applicable and all that follows through (2) for at least 4 and inserting for at least 2 ; and (4) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, and moving each such paragraph, as so redesignated, 2 ems to the left. (b) Effective date Each amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect and apply as if enacted as part of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act. (c) Transfer of functions Upon a certification of an Oversight Board under section 209 of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act ( 48 U.S.C. 2149 ), as amended by subsection (a), with respect to termination, and upon the adoption of a resolution by the legislature of a territory and signed by that territory’s governor setting forth the manner in which such termination shall be implemented— (1) all property, funds, assets, and records of the Oversight Board shall be transferred to the territorial government in accordance with the transition provisions established by such adopted resolution; and (2) a copy of all such records of the Oversight Board shall be transmitted to Congress.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4951 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2023 Mr. Van Drew (for himself, Mr. Nadler , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Kean of New Jersey , Mr. LaLota , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Mr. Goldman of New York , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas , Mr. Santos , Ms. Meng , Mr. Roy , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. D'Esposito , and Mr. Garbarino ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To make technical corrections relating to the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act . 2. Foreign states Section 1605B(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting 2333(d)(1) or after Notwithstanding section . 3. Execution of judgments Section 1610 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(7), by striking section 1605A or section 1605(a)(7) (as such section was in effect on January 27, 2008) and inserting section 1605(a)(7) (as in effect on January 27, 2008), 1605A, or 1605B ; and (2) in subsection (b)(3), by striking by virtue of section 1605A of this chapter or section 1605(a)(7) of this chapter (as such section was in effect on January 27, 2008) and inserting under section 1605(a)(7) (as in effect on January 27, 2008), 1605A, or 1605B . 4. Definition of national of the United States Section 2331(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting , and including, for purposes of section 2333, any entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States before the semicolon at the end. 5. Applicability The amendments made by this Act shall apply to any civil action pending on, or commenced on or after, the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4955 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To name the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, as the Henry Parham VA Clinic .

1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Henry Parham was born in Emporia, Virginia, in November 1921. (2) At age 21, Henry Parham was drafted into the Army and shipped out to England in 1943 with the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion in preparation for the D-Day invasions. (3) The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, a segregated Army unit, consisted of approximately 700 African-American soldiers with the mission of hoisting barrage balloons designed to entangle incoming German planes and prevent them from conducting strafing runs on ground troops. (4) On June 6, 1944, Private First Class Henry Parham and his section of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion landed at Omaha Beach. With the threat of enemy sniper and rifle fire ever present, PFC Parham’s unit performed their duties, hoisting their barrage balloons 2,000 feet into the air over the beachhead in Normandy. (5) For two months, Private First Class Henry Parham and the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion stood watch at Omaha Beach, keeping the pipeline of incoming supplies and Allied troops secure before returning to the United States in September 1944. (6) After his service, Henry Parham moved to Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, where he lived and worked as a heavy equipment operator until 1986. There, he met and married his wife, Ethel Parham, to whom he was married for more than 45 years. (7) Henry Parham died on July 4, 2021, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 99. He was survived by his wife, Ethel, both of whom served for decades as volunteers at the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and local chapters of veterans service organizations. (8) Henry Parham was the last surviving African-American combat veteran who took part in the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. 2. Designation of Henry Parham Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic (a) Designation The community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Henry Parham Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Henry Parham VA Clinic . (b) Reference Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the community-based outpatient clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to the Henry Parham VA Clinic.

Passed the House of Representatives December 16, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.