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I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1066 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Ms. Blunt Rochester (for herself and Mr. Bilirakis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue and disseminate guidance to States to clarify strategies to address social determinants of health under the Medicaid program and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Collecting and Analyzing Resources Integral and Necessary for Guidance for Social Determinants Act of 2023 or the CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2023 . 2. Requirement to issue guidance to clarify strategies to address social determinants of health in the Medicaid program and the Children’s Health Insurance Program Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall update the State Health Office letter 21–001, issued on January 7, 2021, to clarify strategies to address social determinants of health under the Medicaid program and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Such update shall include the following: (1) Guidance to State Medicaid agencies regarding the strategies that States can implement under authorities in existence as of such update under title XIX of the Social Security Act, title XXI of such Act, or section 1115 of such Act to address social determinants of health in the provision of health care, including strategies specifically targeting children receiving medical assistance under a State plan under title XIX of such Act (or a waiver of such plan) or child health assistance under a State child health plan under title XXI of such Act. (2) Guidance on how States can encourage and incentivize managed care entities to address social determinants of health through contracts with such entities. (3) Updated examples from States with respect to how States are addressing social determinants of health in the provision of health care under the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act and the Children’s Health Insurance Program under title XXI of such Act, including through payment models.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1067 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mrs. Boebert (for herself, Mr. Nehls , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Burlison , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Stauber , and Mr. Moore of Alabama ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to clarify the effect of a pending civil action on the processing of an application for a permit to drill, to require courts to remand lease sale Environmental Impact Statements to agencies to remedy when necessary, and to establish a term limit for permits to drill.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Energy Act . 2. Processing applications for permits to drill (a) Effect of pending civil actions Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 226(p) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Effect of pending civil action on processing applications for permits to drill Pursuant to the requirements of paragraph (2), notwithstanding the existence of any pending civil actions affecting the application or related lease, the Secretary shall process an application for a permit to drill or other authorizations or approvals under a valid existing lease, unless a United States Federal court vacated such lease. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as providing authority to a Federal court to vacate a lease. . (b) Term of permit To drill Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 226 ) is further amended by adding at the end the following: (t) Term of permit To drill A permit to drill issued under this section after the date of the enactment of this subsection shall be valid for one four-year term from the date that the permit is approved, or until the lease regarding which the permit is issued expires, whichever occurs first. . 3. Lease sale litigation (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any oil and gas lease sale held under section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 26 U.S.C. 226 ) or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. ) shall not be vacated and activities on leases awarded in the sale shall not be otherwise limited, delayed, or enjoined unless the court concludes allowing the development of the challenged lease will pose a risk of an imminent and substantial environmental harm and there is no other equitable remedy available as a matter of law. (b) No court, in response to an action brought pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. et seq.), may enjoin or issue any order preventing the award of leases to a bidder in a lease sale conducted pursuant to section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 26 U.S.C. 226 ) or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. ) if the Department of the Interior has previously opened bids for such leases or disclosed the high bidder for any tract that was included in such lease sale.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1068 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mr. Bucshon (for himself and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act . 2. Amendment to the Department of Energy Organization Act The Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 2, by adding at the end the following: (d) As used in sections 102(20) and 203(a)(12), the term critical energy resource means any energy resource that— (1) is essential to the energy sector and energy systems of the United States; and (2) the supply chain of which is vulnerable to disruption. ; (2) in section 102, by adding at the end the following: (20) To ensure there is an adequate and reliable supply of critical energy resources that are essential to the energy security of the United States. ; and (3) in section 203(a), by adding at the end the following: (12) Functions that relate to securing the supply of critical energy resources, including identifying and mitigating the effects of a disruption of such supply on— (A) the development and use of energy technologies; and (B) the operation of energy systems. . 3. Securing critical energy resource supply chains (a) In general In carrying out the requirements of the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. ), the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the appropriate Federal agencies, representatives of the energy sector, States, and other stakeholders, shall— (1) conduct ongoing assessments of— (A) energy resource criticality based on the importance of critical energy resources to the development of energy technologies and the supply of energy; (B) the critical energy resource supply chain of the United States; and (C) the vulnerability of such supply chain; (2) strengthen critical energy resource supply chains in the United States, including by— (A) diversifying the sources of the supply of critical energy resources; and (B) increasing domestic production, separation, and processing of critical energy resources; (3) develop substitutes and alternatives to critical energy resources; (4) improve technology that reuses and recycles critical energy resources; and (5) evaluate how the energy security of the United States is affected by the reliance of the United States on importing critical energy resources. (b) Critical energy resource defined In this section, the term critical energy resource has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7101 ).
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1069 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to require reporting regarding clean energy demonstration projects, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2023 . 2. Project management and oversight reporting requirements Subsection (h) of section 41201 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18861 ) is amended by adding at the end following new paragraph: (3) Further reports (A) In general Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and at least semiannually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report, and make publicly available in digital online format, that contains, for the period covered by each such report, for each covered project or other demonstration project administered or supported by the program, the following: (i) A copy of any initial contracts or financial assistance agreements executed between the Department and an award recipient, including any related documentation, as the Secretary determines appropriate. (ii) A list of any material, technical, or financial milestones that have or have not been met. (iii) Any material modifications to the scope, schedule, funding profile (including cost-share requirements), project partners or participating entities, or budget of the project. (B) Streamlining To the extent practicable, the Secretary may synchronize the reports required under subparagraph (A) with other required reports, such as those required under— (i) paragraph (1); and (ii) section 9005(e) of the Energy Act of 2020 ( 42 U.S.C. 7256c(e) ; enacted as division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021). .

Passed the House of Representatives April 29, 2024. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1069 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mr. Carey (for himself, Mr. Lucas , Ms. Lofgren , and Mr. Williams of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to require reporting regarding clean energy demonstration projects, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2023 . 2. Project management and oversight reporting requirements Subsection (h) of section 41201 of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18861 ) is amended by adding at the end following new paragraph: (3) Further reports (A) In general Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and at least semiannually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report that contains, for the period covered by each such report, for each covered project or other demonstration project administered or supported by the program, the following: (i) A copy of any initial contracts or financial assistance agreements executed between the Department and an award recipient, including any related documentation, as the Secretary determines appropriate. (ii) A list of any material, technical, or financial milestones that have or have not been met. (iii) Any material modifications to the scope, schedule, funding profile (including cost-share requirements), project partners or participating entities, or budget of the project. (B) Streamlining To the extent practicable, the Secretary may synchronize the reports required under subparagraph (A) with other required reports, such as those required under— (i) paragraph (1); and (ii) section 9005(e) of the Energy Act of 2020 ( 42 U.S.C. 7256c(e) ; enacted as division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021). .
IIB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1069 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 30, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to require reporting regarding clean energy demonstration projects, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2023 . 2. Project management and oversight reporting requirements Subsection (h) of section 41201 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18861 ) is amended by adding at the end following new paragraph: (3) Further reports (A) In general Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and at least semiannually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report, and make publicly available in digital online format, that contains, for the period covered by each such report, for each covered project or other demonstration project administered or supported by the program, the following: (i) A copy of any initial contracts or financial assistance agreements executed between the Department and an award recipient, including any related documentation, as the Secretary determines appropriate. (ii) A list of any material, technical, or financial milestones that have or have not been met. (iii) Any material modifications to the scope, schedule, funding profile (including cost-share requirements), project partners or participating entities, or budget of the project. (B) Streamlining To the extent practicable, the Secretary may synchronize the reports required under subparagraph (A) with other required reports, such as those required under— (i) paragraph (1); and (ii) section 9005(e) of the Energy Act of 2020 ( 42 U.S.C. 7256c(e) ; enacted as division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021). .

Passed the House of Representatives April 29, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 172 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1069 [Report No. 118–212] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mr. Carey (for himself, Mr. Lucas , Ms. Lofgren , and Mr. Williams of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology September 21, 2023 Additional sponsors: Ms. Davids of Kansas and Mr. Donalds September 21, 2023 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 17, 2023 A BILL To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to require reporting regarding clean energy demonstration projects, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2023 . 2. Project management and oversight reporting requirements Subsection (h) of section 41201 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18861 ) is amended by adding at the end following new paragraph: (3) Further reports (A) In general Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and at least semiannually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report, and make publicly available in digital online format, that contains, for the period covered by each such report, for each covered project or other demonstration project administered or supported by the program, the following: (i) A copy of any initial contracts or financial assistance agreements executed between the Department and an award recipient, including any related documentation, as the Secretary determines appropriate. (ii) A list of any material, technical, or financial milestones that have or have not been met. (iii) Any material modifications to the scope, schedule, funding profile (including cost-share requirements), project partners or participating entities, or budget of the project. (B) Streamlining To the extent practicable, the Secretary may synchronize the reports required under subparagraph (A) with other required reports, such as those required under— (i) paragraph (1); and (ii) section 9005(e) of the Energy Act of 2020 ( 42 U.S.C. 7256c(e) ; enacted as division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021). .

September 21, 2023 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 1st Session H. R. 1070 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mr. Carter of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.

1. Interim hazardous waste permits Section 3005(e) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6925(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking or at the end; (B) in clause (ii), by inserting or after this section, ; (C) by adding at the end the following: (iii) is a critical energy resource facility, ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Definitions For the purposes of this subsection: (A) Critical energy resource The term critical energy resource means any energy resource that, as determined by the Secretary of Energy— (i) is essential to the energy sector and energy systems of the United States; and (ii) the supply chain of which is vulnerable to disruption. (B) Critical energy resource facility The term critical energy resource facility means a facility that processes or refines a critical energy resource. .
IB Union Calendar No. 13 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1070 [Report No. 118–21] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mr. Carter of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce March 23, 2023 Additional sponsors: Mr. Duncan , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Curtis , and Mr. Allen March 23, 2023 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 17, 2023 A BILL To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.

1. Interim hazardous waste permits Section 3005(e) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6925(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking or at the end; (B) in clause (ii), by inserting or after this section, ; (C) by adding at the end the following: (iii) is a critical energy resource facility, ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Definitions For the purposes of this subsection: (A) Critical energy resource The term critical energy resource means, as determined by the Secretary of Energy, any energy resource— (i) that is essential to the energy sector and energy systems of the United States; and (ii) the supply chain of which is vulnerable to disruption. (B) Critical energy resource facility The term critical energy resource facility means a facility that processes or refines a critical energy resource. .

March 23, 2023 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 1st Session H. R. 1072 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself, Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Mr. Bowman , Ms. Barragán , Ms. Norton , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , and Ms. Lee of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize supplemental awards to health centers to establish community transformation hubs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Center Community Transformation Hub Act . 2. Supplemental awards to support community transformation hubs Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254b ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (r) as subsection (s); and (2) by inserting after subsection (q) the following: (r) Supplemental awards To support community transformation (1) In general The Secretary may award to a health center receiving a grant under another provision of this section, as a supplement to such grant, funds to implement a community transformation hub to address the social determinants of health faced by patients served by the health center. (2) Community transformation hub defined In this subsection, the term community transformation hub means a network of community-based organizations capable of addressing primary social determinants of health, including— (A) access to transportation; (B) food security; (C) economic security; (D) education access and quality; (E) neighborhood safety; (F) systemic racism; and (G) health of the built environment. (3) Consideration In making supplemental awards under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider— (A) whether the health center involved has conducted an assessment of the social determinants of health facing the health center’s patient population; and (B) whether the proposed community transformation hub would sufficiently address these determinants. (4) Partnerships The Secretary may allow health centers receiving a supplemental award under this subsection to carry out the activities supported through the award in partnership with community-based organizations through a contract, a subgrant, or a memorandum of understanding. (5) Technical assistance The Secretary may provide technical assistance to award recipients under this subsection with respect to planning, development, and operation of community transformation hubs supported under this subsection. (6) Coordination Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, shall issue guidance on sustaining community transformation hubs funded under this section after such funding terminates. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1073 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself, Ms. Malliotakis , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Horsford , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Sewell , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Higgins of New York , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Ms. Meng , Ms. Crockett , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Ms. Tlaib , Mrs. McBath , Ms. Brown , Ms. Chu , Ms. Pressley , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Cleaver , Ms. Norton , Mr. Mfume , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mrs. Trahan , Ms. Kamlager-Dove , Ms. Adams , Ms. Williams of Georgia , and Mr. Thanedar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.

1. Placement of statue of Shirley Chisholm in United States Capitol (a) Obtaining Statue Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm, under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate consistent with applicable law. The Joint Committee may authorize the Architect of the Capitol to enter into the agreement and related contracts required under this subsection on its behalf, under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee may require. (b) Placement The Joint Committee of Congress on the Library shall place the statue obtained under subsection (a) in a public permanent location in the United States Capitol. (c) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act, and any amounts so appropriated shall remain available until expended.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1074 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mr. Cloud (for himself, Mr. Ogles , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Mast , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Baird , Mr. Fulcher , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Allen , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , and Mrs. Harshbarger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for greater State flexibility with respect to excluding providers who are involved in abortions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act . 2. Increasing State flexibility in determining participation of providers who perform, or participate in the performance of, abortions Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(23), by striking subsection (g) and inserting subsection (g), subsection (tt), ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (tt) Rules with respect to determination of participation of providers who perform, or participate in the performance of, abortions (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), for purposes of this title, a State, at its option, may establish criteria with respect to the participation under the State plan (or a waiver of such plan) of an institution, an agency, an entity, or a person who performs, or participates in the performance of, abortions. (2) Exception Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an abortion— (A) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (B) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. (3) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the terms institution , agency , or entity mean the entire legal institution, agency, or entity, or any part thereof, including any institution, agency, or entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such institution, agency, or entity. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1075 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mr. Cohen (for himself and Mr. Pocan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Baseball Diplomacy Act . 2. Removal of certain restrictions (a) Restriction on Embargo Authority The authorities of section 620(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 , those authorities under section 5(b) of the Trading with the Enemy Act that were being exercised with respect to Cuba on July 1, 1977, as a result of a national emergency declared before that date, and are being exercised on the date of the enactment of this Act, and the authorities of section 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act may not be exercised to regulate or prohibit— (1) those transactions permitted under section 515.571 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, by or on behalf of a Cuban national who enters the United States from Cuba on a visa issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball; and (2) a Cuban national described in paragraph (1) from returning to Cuba with the earnings made in playing organized professional baseball. (b) Restriction on Immigration Authority The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. (c) Inapplicability of Other Restrictions This section applies notwithstanding section 102(h) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996. 3. Duration of visa A visa described in section 2(a)(1)— (1) shall permit the alien to whom the visa is issued to remain in the United States only for the duration of the baseball season; and (2) need not be renewed for subsequent entries into the United States for the duration of a valid contract entered into between the alien and the professional baseball team with which the alien played in the preceding baseball season.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1079 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mr. Gaetz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to implement a minimum work requirement for able-bodied adults enrolled in State Medicaid programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Work Requirements Act . 2. Work requirements for able-bodied adults Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking and at the end of paragraph (86); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (87) and inserting ; and ; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) beginning October 1, 2023, not provide medical assistance with respect to a month to an able-bodied adult (as defined in subsection (uu)(2)) that has not met the work requirement described in subsection (uu)(1) for such month. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (uu) Work requirement for able-Bodied adults (1) Work requirement described For purposes of subsection (a)(88), the work requirement described in this subsection with respect to an able-bodied adult and a month is that such adult satisfies at least one of the following with respect to such month: (A) The adult works 120 hours or more per month, or has a month income that is at least equal to the federal minimum wage, multiplied by 120 hours. (B) The adult volunteers for 80 hours or more per month. (C) The adult participates in a work program for at least 80 hours a month. (D) The adult participates in a combination of work, including volunteer work, and a work program for a total of at least 80 hours per month. (2) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Able-bodied adult The term able-bodied adult means any individual who is not— (i) under 18 years of age or over 65 years of age; (ii) physically or mentally unfit for employment, as determined by a physician or other medical professional; (iii) pregnant; (iv) the parent or caretaker of a dependent child under 6 years of age; (v) the parent or caretaker of an incapacitated person; (vi) complying with work requirements under a different program under State or Federal law; (vii) participating in a drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program (as defined in section 3(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008); or (viii) enrolled in a college or university, or a training program, at least half time. (B) Incapacitated person The term incapacitated person means an individual who is incapable of making decisions concerning the provision, withholding, or withdrawal of foods, liquid, or medical treatment under applicable law. (C) Work program The term work program means— (i) a program approved by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to section 236(a) of the Trade Act of 1974; or (ii) an employment or training program operated by a State or a political subdivision of a State. .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1082 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mrs. González-Colón (for herself, Ms. Ross , and Ms. Wexton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend eligibility for certain special compensation to certain retired survivors of military sexual trauma.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Sexual Trauma Retirement Equity Act . 2. Extension of eligibility for certain special compensation to certain retired survivors of military sexual trauma (a) In general Section 1413a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking combat-related each place it appears and inserting trauma-related ; (2) in subsection (d)— (A) by inserting (1) before The Secretary ; (B) by inserting under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (e) before the period at the end of the first sentence; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) The Secretary of Defense shall treat a disabled uniformed services retiree with a trauma-related disability, determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under paragraph (3) of subsection (e), as an eligible trauma-related disabled uniformed services retiree. ; (3) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (2)(D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has determined was the result of military sexual trauma. ; and (4) in subsection (i), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following new paragraph: (1) The term military sexual trauma has the meaning given such term in section 1166 of title 38. . (b) Clerical amendments (1) Headings Such section is amended— (A) in the heading by striking Combat-related and inserting Trauma-related ; and (B) in the heading of subsection (e) by striking Combat-Related and inserting Trauma-Related . (2) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 71 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1413a and inserting the following: 1413a. Trauma-related special compensation. . (c) Conforming amendments Such title is amended— (1) in section 1414(d)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking combat-related and inserting trauma-related ; and (B) in the heading, by striking Combat-Related and inserting Trauma-Related ; (2) in section 1449(b)(2)— (A) by striking combat-related and inserting trauma-related ; and (B) in the heading, by striking CRSC and inserting TRSC ; (3) in section 1450(e)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking combat-related and inserting trauma-related ; and (B) in the heading, by striking CRSC and inserting TRSC ; and (4) in section 1452— (A) by striking combat-related each place it appears and inserting trauma-related ; (B) in subsection (d)(2), in the heading, by striking combat-related and inserting trauma-related ; and (C) in subsection (g)(4), in the heading, by striking CRSC and inserting TRSC .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1083 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mrs. Hayes (for herself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Caring for Survivors Act of 2023 . 2. Increase in amount of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Increase Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking of $1,154 and inserting equal to 55 percent of the rate of monthly compensation in effect under section 1114(j) of this title . (b) Effective date (1) In general Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals (A) In general For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (ii) The amount determined under subsection (a)(1) of such section 1311, as amended by subsection (a). (B) Individuals described An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. 3. Modification of requirements for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans rated totally disabled at time of death Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking The Secretary and inserting (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) In any case in which the Secretary makes a payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection by reason of subsection (b)(1) and the period of continuous rating immediately preceding death is less than 10 years, the amount payable under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount otherwise payable under such paragraph as the duration of such period bears to 10 years. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking 10 or more years and inserting five or more years .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1084 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mrs. Hinson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flexibility for Workers Education Act . 2. Treatment of attendance or participation in certain activities (a) In general Section 3(o) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(o) ) is amended to read as follows: (o) Hours worked In determining for the purposes of sections 6 and 7 the hours for which an employee is employed, there shall be excluded— (1) any time spent in changing clothes or washing at the beginning or end of each workday which was excluded from measured working time during the week involved by the express terms of or by custom or practice under a bona fide collective-bargaining agreement applicable to the particular employee; and (2) any time spent attending or participating in lectures, education or training programs, and similar activities, regardless of whether the activity is offered or facilitated by the employer, provided that— (A) such attendance or participation occurs outside of the employee’s regular working hours; (B) such attendance or participation is voluntary and the continuation of employment and the working conditions related to such employment is not adversely affected by non-attendance or non-participation; and (C) the employee does not perform any productive work for the employer during such attendance or participation. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to hours worked on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1085 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mr. Latta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act or the REFINER Act . 2. Report on petrochemical refineries Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall direct the National Petroleum Council to— (1) submit to the Secretary of Energy and Congress a report containing— (A) an examination of the role of petrochemical refineries located in the United States and the contributions of such petrochemical refineries to the energy security of the United States, including the reliability of supply in the United States of liquid fuels and feedstocks, and the affordability of liquid fuels for consumers in the United States; (B) analyses and projections with respect to— (i) the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; (ii) opportunities for expanding such capacity; and (iii) the risks to petrochemical refineries located in the United States; (C) an assessment of any Federal or State executive actions, regulations, or policies that have caused or contributed to a decline in the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; and (D) any recommendations for Federal agencies and Congress to encourage an increase in the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; and (2) make publicly available the report submitted under paragraph (1).
IB Union Calendar No. 12 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1085 [Report No. 118–20] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mr. Latta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce March 23, 2023 Additional sponsors: Mr. Pence , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Duncan , Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Walberg , and Mr. Curtis March 23, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act or the REFINER Act . 2. Report on petrochemical refineries Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall direct the National Petroleum Council to— (1) submit to the Secretary of Energy and Congress a report containing— (A) an examination of the role of petrochemical refineries located in the United States and the contributions of such petrochemical refineries to the energy security of the United States, including the reliability of supply in the United States of liquid fuels and feedstocks, and the affordability of liquid fuels for consumers in the United States; (B) analyses and projections with respect to— (i) the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; (ii) opportunities for expanding such capacity; and (iii) the risks to petrochemical refineries located in the United States; (C) an assessment of any Federal or State executive actions, regulations, or policies that have caused or contributed to a decline in the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; and (D) any recommendations for Federal agencies and Congress to encourage an increase in the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; and (2) make publicly available the report submitted under paragraph (1).

March 23, 2023 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1091 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mr. Lieu (for himself, Mrs. McBath , Mr. Swalwell , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Ivey , Mrs. Hayes , Ms. Escobar , Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Chu , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Meng , and Mr. Takano ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the causation element in the Federal hate crime statute, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2023 . 2. Clarification as to causation element in hate crimes Section 249(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking because of and inserting if ; and (B) by inserting after origin of any person the following: was a contributory motivating factor for causing or attempting to cause such injury ; and (2) in paragraph (2)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i)— (A) by striking because of and inserting if ; and (B) by inserting after disability of any person the following: was a contributory motivating factor for causing or attempting to cause such injury .
I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1092 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Ms. Matsui (for herself and Mr. Wenstrup ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To strengthen the use of patient-experience data within the benefit-risk framework for approval of new drugs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Empowerment Now to Enhance Framework and Improve Treatments Act of 2023 or the BENEFIT Act of 2023 . 2. Strengthening the use of patient-experience data within risk-benefit framework Section 569C of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–8c ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) as part of the risk-benefit assessment framework in the new drug approval process described in section 505(d), considering patient experience data submitted by the medical product sponsor or another party. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting , including a description of how such data and information were considered in the risk-benefit assessment described in section 505(d) before the period at the end.