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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7232 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2024 Ms. Malliotakis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Secretary of State to revoke the visas of students who have engaged in antisemitic activities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act . 2. Revocation of visas of students who have engaged in antisemitic activities (a) In general The Secretary of State shall revoke the visa of any alien who, on the date of enactment of this Act— (1) is in possession of a valid unexpired visa under section 101(a)(15)(F) or (M) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 )(a)(15)); and (2) is or has been a member of an antisemitic organization, or has made public antisemitic statements. (b) Definition In this section, the term antisemitism — (1) means a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews; and (2) includes rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism directed toward— (A) Jewish or non-Jewish individuals or their property; (B) Jewish community institutions; and (C) religious facilities. 3. Terms of nonimmigrant status for students Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (s) (1) An alien may not be accorded status as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(F) or (M) if the alien is or has been a member of an antisemitic organization, or has made public antisemitic statements. (2) An alien who obtains the status of a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(F) or (M) and engages in any activity described in paragraph (1) shall be considered to have violated such status, and the alien's visa under such section 1101(a)(15)(F) or (M) shall be void. (3) In this subsection, the term antisemitism — (A) means a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews; and (B) includes rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism directed toward— (i) Jewish or non-Jewish individuals or their property; (ii) Jewish community institutions; and (iii) religious facilities. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7234 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2024 Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. LaMalfa , and Ms. Davids of Kansas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University and to require the Secretaries of Education and Interior to consider the National Advisory Council on Indian Education’s reports in the preparation of budget materials.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act or the NACIE Improvement Act . 2. National Advisory Council on Indian Education (a) Membership of NACIE By not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and notwithstanding any other provision of section 6141 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7471 ), the President shall ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education established under such section includes at least one member who is a president of a Tribal College or University (as defined in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c(b) ). (b) Consideration of reports (1) Sharing of report with Secretaries of Education and Interior By not later than June 30 of each year, the National Advisory Council on Indian Education shall provide the NACIE annual report submitted to Congress under section 6141(b)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7471(b)(3) ) for such year to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Department of Education The Secretary of Education, in preparing the budget materials submitted to Congress by the Secretary in support of the budget of the United States Government that is submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, shall consider the most recent NACIE annual report. (3) Department of the Interior The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Education Subcommittee of the Tribal-Interior Budget Council, in preparing the budget materials submitted to Congress by the Secretary of the Interior in support of the budget of the United States Government that is submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, shall consider the most recent NACIE annual report. (c) Definition In this section, the term NACIE annual report means the report prepared under section 6141(b)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7471(b)(3) ).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7236 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2024 Ms. Norton (for herself and Mr. Ruppersberger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 to extend the availability of identity protection coverage to individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Emergency Response Act of 2024 or the RECOVER Act of 2024 . 2. Identity protection coverage for individuals affected by Federal agency data breaches Section 633(a) of title VI of division E of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 ( Public Law 115–31 ), as amended by section 630 of title VI of division D of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( Public Law 115–141 ), is amended— (1) by striking (a) For fiscal years 2016 through 2026, and inserting (a) In general .—For fiscal year 2016 and each fiscal year thereafter, ; (2) by striking and at the end of paragraph (1); and (3) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) is effective for the remainder of the life of the affected individual; and (3) includes not less than $5,000,000 in identity theft insurance. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7237 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2024 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to construct barriers near rail lines that are adjacent to a residential structure, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Homes from Trains Act of 2024 . 2. Grant program to construct barriers near rail lines adjacent to a residential structure (a) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible recipients to design or construct a barrier to mitigate rail activity that may negatively impact a residential structure or its use, including— (1) damage caused by a train derailment; (2) noise caused by a train; and (3) vibrations caused by a train. (b) Use of funds A grant provided under this section may be used to design or construct a barrier located— (1) adjacent to a rail line; and (2) between the rail line and any residential area that— (A) includes structures; and (B) is affected, or potentially affected, by any rail activity described in subsection (a). (c) Eligible recipients The Secretary may make a grant under the program established in subsection (a) to the following: (1) A State. (2) A group of States. (3) An Interstate Compact. (4) A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States. (5) A political subdivision of a State. (6) Amtrak or another rail carrier that provides intercity rail passenger transportation. (7) A Class II railroad or Class III railroad or a holding company of a Class II or Class III railroad, or an association representing a Class II or III railroad. (8) Any rail carrier in partnership with one or more entities described in paragraphs (1) through (5). (d) Applications To be eligible for a grant under the program established in subsection (a), an entity described in subsection (c) shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary determines appropriate. (e) State defined In this section, the term State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program established in subsection (a) $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7238 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2024 Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself and Mr. Nickel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Housing Act of 1949 to extend the term of rural housing site loans and clarify the permissible uses of such loans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promote Affordable Rural Housing Act . 2. Financial assistance to nonprofit organizations to provide sites for rural housing for low- and moderate-income families Section 524(a)(1) of the Housing Act of 1949 ( 42 U.S.C. 1490d(a)(1) ) is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by inserting after development of land the following: , including for activities necessary for the development of land, such as surveying, architecture, and engineering, ; and (2) in the second sentence— (A) by striking two years and inserting five years ; and (B) by striking or within such additional period as may be authorized by the Secretary in any case as being necessary to carry out the purposes of this section .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7242 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2024 Mr. Thanedar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to increase the maximum gross loan amount for a loan made under section 7(a) of such Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Loans in our Neighborhoods Act . 2. Maximum gross loan amount for a 7 (a) loan Section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(3)(A) ) is amended by striking $5,000,000 and inserting $10,000,000 .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7243 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2024 Mr. Curtis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To reimburse States for expenses incurred relating to securing the border.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Security State Reimbursement Act . 2. Reimbursement to States relating to securing the border The Secretary of Homeland Security shall reimburse to a State each expense of such State determined by the Secretary to be related to securing the southern international border of the United States.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7244 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2024 Ms. Chu (for herself, Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Norton , Mr. Gomez , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Balint , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mrs. Ramirez , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Tlaib , Mrs. Watson Coleman , and Ms. Williams of Georgia ) 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 treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act . 2. Treatment of transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations (a) In general Subsections (a) and (b) of section 84 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 are each amended by striking political organization each place it appears and inserting specified organization . (b) Specified organization Section 84(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (c) Specified organization For purposes of this section, the term specified organization means— (1) any political organization (as defined in section 527(e)(1)), and (2) any organization described in paragraph (4), (5), or (6) of section 501(c). . (c) Clerical amendments (1) The heading of section 84 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking political and inserting specified . (2) The item relating to section 84 in the table of sections for part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 84. Transfer of appreciated property to specified organizations. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to transfer after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7246 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2024 Mr. Alford (for himself, Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Duncan , Ms. Greene of Georgia , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit certain persons from purchasing real estate in the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Land and Property Protection Act . 2. Prohibition on the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by nationals of the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, North Korea, Iran, and other foreign adversaries (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, an agent, trustee, or fiduciary associated with the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the Government of the Russian Federation, the Government of North Korea, the Government of Iran, and the governments of other foreign adversaries. (b) Definitions In this section— (1) the term foreign adversary includes— (A) the People’s Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and excluding Taiwan; (B) the Republic of Cuba; (C) the Islamic Republic of Iran; (D) the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; (E) the Russian Federation; (F) Venezuelan politician Nicolás Maduro; and (G) any organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 ); and (2) the term United States means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7251 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2024 Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer (for herself, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , and Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain poison control programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2. Reauthorization of poison control programs (a) National toll-Free number and other communication capabilities Section 1271(c) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–71(c) ) is amended by striking fiscal years 2020 through 2024 and inserting fiscal years 2024 through 2028 . (b) Promoting poison control center utilization Section 1272(c) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–72(c) ) is amended by striking fiscal years 2020 through 2024 and inserting fiscal years 2024 through 2028 . (c) Poison control center grant program Section 1273(g) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–73(g) ) is amended by striking fiscal years 2020 through 2024 and inserting fiscal years 2024 through 2028 .
IB Union Calendar No. 425 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7251 [Report No. 118–512] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2024 Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer (for herself, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , and Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce May 17, 2024 Additional sponsors: Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Bacon , and Ms. Craig May 17, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 6, 2024 A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain poison control programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2. Reauthorization of poison control programs (a) National toll-free number and other communication capabilities Section 1271(c) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–71(c) ) is amended by striking fiscal years 2020 through 2024 and inserting fiscal years 2025 through 2029 . (b) Promoting poison control center utilization Section 1272(c) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–72(c) ) is amended by striking fiscal years 2020 through 2024 and inserting fiscal years 2025 through 2029 . (c) Poison control center grant program Section 1273(g) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–73(g) ) is amended by striking fiscal years 2020 through 2024 and inserting fiscal years 2025 through 2029 .

May 17, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7253 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2024 Mr. Deluzio (for himself and Mr. Moylan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend section 3706 of title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the submission of cost and pricing data after agreeing on the contract price as a defense to contract price adjustments for defective cost and pricing data, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Best Price for Our Military Act of 2024 . 2. Elimination of late cost and pricing data submission defense Section 3706(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3) by striking or at the end; (2) in paragraph (4) by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) the cost or pricing data were submitted by the prime contractor or subcontractor after the date of agreement on the price of the contract (or price of the modification) or, if applicable consistent with subsection (a)(2), such other date agreed upon between the parties. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7254 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2024 Mrs. Fischbach (for herself, Ms. Craig , Mr. Emmer , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Finstad , Mr. Phillips , and Mr. Stauber ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to clarify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics and are not subject to the hearing aid coverage exclusion under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act . 2. Active middle ear implant coverage (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shall clarify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics that are not subject to the hearing aid coverage exclusion under section 1862(a)(7) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(7) ). (b) Prosthetic defined The term prosthetic has the meaning given such term in section 414.202 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7255 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2024 Ms. Hageman (for herself, Mr. Fry , Ms. Mace , and Mrs. Peltola ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To require a page on each website of an agency related to discretionary or competitive grants, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Government Responsibility in Awarding New Tender Act or the GRANT Act . 2. Discretionary or competitive grant information required by each agency (a) Publication on website required Except as provided for in subsection (b), not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of each agency that awards discretionary or competitive grants shall include on the home page of the website of the agency a clearly visible link to a page that includes the following information: (1) A name and description of each discretionary or competitive grant the agency awards. (2) Application information and requirements for each such grant, including a deadline for applying, required supplemental information and documentation, appropriate contact information, estimated response times, and other recommended awards related to that grant. (3) Technical assistance to help an applicant find and apply for a discretionary or competitive grant, including reference pages, webinars, tutorials, and a question and answer section. (b) Extension for compliance The head of an agency may extend the deadline described in subsection (a) by 6 months upon submission of a written request to Congress if there is any unforeseen event that prevents compliance by the deadline. (c) Certification for compliance Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of any agency that is in compliance with the requirements of this section shall submit to Congress a certification that the agency is in compliance. (d) Annual reports required Not later than December 1 of each year, the head of the agency shall submit to Congress a report on the number, value, and recipients of discretionary or competitive grants awarded through the website page required pursuant to subsection (a). (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Discretionary or competitive grant The term discretionary or competitive grant means funds provided by an agency for which the agency selects the award amount and recipients from among all eligible applicants consistent with the legislative and regulatory requirements and selection criteria established for a program.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7257 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2024 Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Huizenga , Mrs. Dingell , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. Bergman , Mr. Moolenaar , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Steil , Ms. Stevens , Mr. James , Mr. Miller of Ohio , Mr. Schneider , Mrs. McClain , Ms. Slotkin , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Morelle , Mr. Quigley , and Mr. Walberg ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 or the GLRI Act of 2024 . 2. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative reauthorization Section 118(c)(7)(J)(i) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)(J)(i) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (V), by striking and at the end; (2) in subclause (VI), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (VII) $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7259 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2024 Mr. Ogles (for himself, Mr. Clyde , Mr. Duncan , and Mr. Moore of Alabama ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide for expedited removal of certain illegal aliens.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sending Evading Non-Documented Threats Home Especially Migrants Biden Accepted Carelessly and Knowingly Act of 2024 or the SEND THEM BACK Act of 2024 . 2. Expedited removal of certain illegal aliens (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who entered the United States illegally on or since January 20, 2021, shall be subject to expedited removal, even if such alien indicated an intention to apply for asylum or a fear of persecution. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply to any alien who is currently a member of the Armed Forces of the United States as of January 1, 2024.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7270 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Banks (for himself, Mr. Duncan , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Mooney , Mr. LaMalfa , and Mr. McCormick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit fetal remains in publicly owned water systems, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2024 . 2. Prohibition of fetal remains in publicly owned water systems Part H of title IV of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 289 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 498F. Prohibition of fetal remains in publicly owned water systems (a) In general An abortion provider may not cause fetal remains to be placed into a publicly owned water system. (b) Penalties for violation An abortion provider who violates subsection (a) shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (c) No liability for individual upon whom abortion is performed Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual upon whom an abortion is performed shall not be liable for any offense related to a violation of subsection (a) with respect to such abortion. (d) Relation to other law Nothing in this section may be construed to preempt a State or local requirement that prohibits an abortion provider from causing fetal remains to be placed into a publicly owned water system. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Abortion The term abortion means a procedure involving the use or prescription of a device or substance— (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of an individual known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of such an individual, unless such termination is conducted with the intent to— (i) produce a live birth and preserve the life and health of such child; or (ii) remove a dead unborn child from the body of such an individual. (2) Abortion provider (A) In general The term abortion provider means an individual who performs an abortion. (B) Exclusion The term abortion provider does not include, with respect to an abortion, the individual upon whom the abortion is performed. (3) Fetal remains The term fetal remains means— (A) the remains of an aborted fetus (or a portion thereof); and (B) any other medical waste associated with an abortion. (4) Publicly owned water system The term publicly owned water system means a system of facilities owned or controlled by a Federal, State, or local government entity, the purpose of which is to provide, transport, or treat water, including the drains, pipes, and other devices that connect to such system. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7273 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Burlison (for himself, Ms. Hageman , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Perry , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Roy , Mr. Weber of Texas , Ms. Boebert , Mr. Rosendale , and Mr. Edwards ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce , and Transportation and Infrastructure , 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 rescind certain unobligated balances relating to charging and fueling grants and national electric vehicle grants.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Undoing Nationwide Programs and Limiting Unnecessary Grants for Electric Vehicles Act or the UNPLUG EVs Act . 2. Rescission of unobligated charging and fueling grant funds The unobligated balances of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out section 151(f) of title 23, United States Code, are hereby rescinded and shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury for the sole purpose of deficit reduction. 3. Rescission of unobligated national electric vehicle formula program funds The unobligated balances of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program pursuant to paragraph (2) under the heading Federal Highway Administration of title VIII of division J of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 ) are hereby rescinded and shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury for the sole purpose of deficit reduction.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7276 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Connolly (for himself and Mr. Thompson 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 repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2024 . 2. Repeal of excise tax on telephone and other communications services (a) In General Chapter 33 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to facilities and services) is amended by striking subchapter B. (b) Conforming Amendments (1) Section 4293 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking chapter 32 (other than the taxes imposed by sections 4064 and 4121) and subchapter B of chapter 33, and inserting and chapter 32 (other than the taxes imposed by sections 4064 and 4121), . (2) Paragraph (1) of section 6302(e) of such Code is amended by striking section 4251 or . (3) Paragraph (2) of section 6302(e) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking imposed by section 4251, 4261, or 4271 with respect to and inserting imposed by section 4261 or 4271 with respect to , and (B) by striking bills rendered or . (4) The subsection heading for section 6302(e) of such Code is amended by striking Communications services and . (5) Section 6415 of such Code is amended by striking 4251, 4261, or 4271 each place it appears and inserting 4261 or 4271 . (6) Paragraph (2) of section 7871(a) of such Code is amended by inserting or at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking subparagraph (C), and by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C). (7) The table of subchapters for chapter 33 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to subchapter B. (c) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid pursuant to bills first rendered more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7277 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. D'Esposito (for himself, Mr. Nickel , Mr. Lawler , and Mr. Thanedar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the time of imprisonment for an additional offense involving actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Halt Hate Act of 2024 . 2. Previous hate crime acts Section 249(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking or at the end; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iii) the defendant has previously been convicted of an offense under this paragraph or has been convicted of committing a State felony offense because of the actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin of any person. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7278 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Davis of Illinois (for himself and Mr. Wenstrup ) 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 qualify homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students for purposes of the low-income housing tax credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing for Homeless Students Act of 2024 . 2. Homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students qualified for purposes of the low-income housing tax credit (a) In general Clause (i) of section 42(i)(3)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subclauses (II) and (III) as subclauses (IV) and (V), respectively, and by inserting after subclause (I) the following new subclauses: (II) a full-time student who, during any portion of the 7-year period ending with the commencement of such individual's continuous occupation of any low-income unit or units, was an individual described in section 725(2) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11434a(2) ), (III) a full-time student who, during any portion of the 5-year period ending with the commencement of such individual's continuous occupation of any low-income unit or units, was an individual described in section 2002(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to determinations made before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7279 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Davis of North Carolina (for himself and Mr. Smucker ) 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 reduce the administrative burden on physicians and physical and occupational therapists, with respect to plan of care certification and recertification requirements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act or the REDUCE Act . 2. Reducing the administrative burden on physicians and physical therapists with respect to plan of care certification and recertification requirements Section 1835(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395n(a) ) is amended by adding at the end of the flush left text the following: With respect to the certification and recertification requirements under paragraph (2), in the case of outpatient physical therapy services or outpatient occupational therapy services (as described in subparagraph (C) of such paragraph) furnished to an individual on or after the date of enactment of this sentence under an order from a physician, such requirements shall be deemed satisfied if the qualified physical therapist or occupational therapist submits a plan of care to the ordering physician within 30 days of such qualified physical therapist or occupational therapist completing an initial evaluation of such individual or documenting the need for additional intervals of service. Such ordering physician may amend such plan of care within 10 business days of the receipt of such plan of care. No references to an order in this subsection shall be construed to require an order for outpatient physical therapy or occupational therapy. .
IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7280 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HUD Transparency Act of 2024 . 2. Congressional testimony Not later than October 1 of each year, the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall appear before the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and present testimony on the Office of Inspector General’s— (1) efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse; (2) ability to conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and reviews; (3) actions to identify opportunities for the programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to progress and succeed; (4) recommendations to improve overall efficiency and public accountability; (5) assessment of the extent to which the Department of Housing and Urban Development has resources sufficient to carry out its statutory mission; and (6) ongoing activities regarding any such additional work, as appropriate.

Passed the House of Representatives July 22, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7280 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Ms. De La Cruz (for herself, Mr. Barr , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Flood , Mr. Meuser , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Rose , Mr. Norman , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Posey , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Williams of Texas , Ms. Hageman , Mrs. Wagner , and Ms. Porter ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HUD Transparency Act of 2024 . 2. Congressional testimony Not later than October 1 of each year, the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall appear before the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and present testimony on the Office of Inspector General’s— (1) efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse; (2) ability to conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and reviews; (3) actions to identify opportunities for the programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to progress and succeed; and (4) ongoing activities regarding any such additional work, as appropriate.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7280 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HUD Transparency Act of 2024 . 2. Congressional testimony Not later than October 1 of each year, the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall appear before the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and present testimony on the Office of Inspector General’s— (1) efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse; (2) ability to conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and reviews; (3) actions to identify opportunities for the programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to progress and succeed; (4) recommendations to improve overall efficiency and public accountability; (5) assessment of the extent to which the Department of Housing and Urban Development has resources sufficient to carry out its statutory mission; and (6) ongoing activities regarding any such additional work, as appropriate.

Passed the House of Representatives July 22, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 486 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7280 [Report No. 118–586] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Ms. De La Cruz (for herself, Mr. Barr , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Flood , Mr. Meuser , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Rose , Mr. Norman , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Posey , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Williams of Texas , Ms. Hageman , Mrs. Wagner , and Ms. Porter ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services July 15, 2024 Additional sponsors: Mrs. Houchin , Mr. Mooney , Mr. LaLota , Mr. Williams of New York , and Mr. Emmer July 15, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 7, 2024 A BILL To require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HUD Transparency Act of 2024 . 2. Congressional testimony Not later than October 1 of each year, the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall appear before the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and present testimony on the Office of Inspector General’s— (1) efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse; (2) ability to conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and reviews; (3) actions to identify opportunities for the programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to progress and succeed; (4) recommendations to improve overall efficiency and public accountability; (5) assessment of the extent to which the Department of Housing and Urban Development has resources sufficient to carry out its statutory mission; and (6) ongoing activities regarding any such additional work, as appropriate.

July 15, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7283 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Foster introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 direct the Comptroller General of the United States to evaluate and report on the inpatient and outpatient treatment capacity, availability, and needs of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act of 2024 . 2. Study on treatment infrastructure Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall initiate an evaluation of, and submit to Congress a report on, the inpatient and outpatient treatment capacity, availability, and needs of the United States, including, to the extent data are available— (1) the capacity of acute residential or inpatient detoxification programs; (2) the capacity of inpatient clinical stabilization programs, transitional residential support services, and residential rehabilitation programs; (3) the capacity of demographic specific residential or inpatient treatment programs, such as those designed for pregnant women or adolescents; (4) geographical differences of the availability of residential and outpatient treatment and recovery options for substance use disorders across the continuum of care; (5) the availability of residential and outpatient treatment programs that offer treatment options based on reliable scientific evidence of efficacy for the treatment of substance use disorders, including the use of Food and Drug Administration-approved medicines and evidence-based nonpharmacological therapies; (6) the number of patients in residential and specialty outpatient treatment services for substance use disorders; (7) an assessment of the need for residential and outpatient treatment for substance use disorders across the continuum of care; (8) the availability of residential and outpatient treatment programs to American Indians and Alaska Natives through an Indian health program (as defined by section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1603 )); and (9) the barriers (including technological barriers) at the Federal, State, and local levels to real-time reporting of de-identified information on drug overdoses and ways to overcome such barriers.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7284 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Grothman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture , and Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using assessments generated by the Integrated Risk Information System as a tier 1 data source in rulemakings and other regulatory actions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Industrial Restrictions in Secret Act of 2024 or the No IRIS Act of 2024 . 2. Prohibition on use of assessments generated by the Integrated Risk Information System program Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may not use any assessment generated by the Integrated Risk Information System program of the Environmental Protection Agency as the primary data source— (1) to develop, finalize, or issue a rule or regulation; (2) to carry out any other regulatory action; or (3) to inform the National Air Toxics Assessment.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7285 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mrs. Hayes (for herself, Ms. Norton , Ms. Brown , Ms. Tokuda , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Carson , Ms. Adams , Mr. McGovern , and Mr. Soto ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to increase the Federal cost share for the supplemental nutrition assistance program administration to improve staffing and retention.

1. Cost Share for SNAP administration for staffing and retention Section 16 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2025 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a) by inserting , except as provided in subsection (a–1), after costs the 1st place it appears, and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: (a–1) Administrative cost-Sharing for staffing and retention (1) In General The Secretary may pay to each State agency an amount equal to 100 percent of all administrative personnel costs incurred by such agency to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program, including— (A) all costs associated with processing, hiring, and training new employees employed under a merit system of personnel administration as required in section 11(e)(6)(B) by such to carry out such program; and (B) all costs associated with maintaining such personnel costs.. (2) Wage standards Wages of such personnel shall be— (A) not less than the appropriate rate of pay that would be payable to Federal employees under subchapter III of chapter 53 of subpart D of part III of title 5 of the United States Code; and (B) updated annually to not less than any increase in such rate of pay, including locality adjustments. (3) Approval of wage plans Not less than 1 year after the effective date of this subsection, the State agency shall submit to the Secretary for approval, the personnel wage plans implemented by such agency to carry out paragraph (2), including employees’ position titles, duties, wages, and appropriate rates of pay applicable under this subsection. .