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I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1627 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2025 Mr. Norcross (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act or the TREATS Act . 2. Telehealth for substance use disorder treatment Section 309(e)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 829(e)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(i)— (A) by striking at least 1 in-person medical evaluation and inserting the following: at least— (I) 1 in-person medical evaluation ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (II) for purposes of prescribing a controlled substance in schedule III, IV, or V that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of a substance use disorder, 1 telehealth evaluation of the patient; or ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (D) The term telehealth evaluation means a medical evaluation that is conducted in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws by a practitioner (other than a pharmacist) who is at a location remote from the patient and is communicating with the patient, or a practitioner who is treating the patient, using a telecommunications system referred to in section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) ) that includes audio-only or audio and video equipment permitting two-way, real-time interactive communication between the distant site practitioner and the patient, or the practitioner who is treating the patient. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1630 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2025 Mr. Rogers of Alabama introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes.

1. Optional year-round application of daylight saving time Section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 ( 15 U.S.C. 260a ) is amended— (1) by inserting or may by law apply the advancement of time described in this section for the duration of the year, after may by law exempt itself from the provisions of this subsection providing for the advancement of time, ; (2) by striking the standard time otherwise applicable during that period and inserting the same standard time ; (3) by striking may by law exempt either the entire State as provided in (1) or and inserting , by law, may apply either standard time provided for in paragraph (1) to the entire State, ; and (4) by inserting , or may apply the advancement of time for the duration of the year to the entire area of the State lying within any time zone before the period at the end.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1631 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2025 Mr. Rose (for himself, Mr. Ivey , Mr. Fitzgerald , Mr. Meuser , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Foster , Mr. Ogles , and Mr. Kustoff ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify that ATMs are in the care, custody, control, management, or possession of, any bank, credit union, or any savings and loan association regardless of whether the ATM is located on the physical premises of such an institution.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2025 . 2. ATM Robbery Section 2113 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) The term ATM means any network-connected automated teller machine terminal that is connected to one or more of the global, national, or regional electronic financial networks that allow a depositor of any bank, credit union, or savings and loan association, by use at such ATM of a card or other access device, as defined in subsection (e)(1) of section 1029 of this title, issued or authorized by such depository institution, to access such depositor’s account for the purpose of making withdrawals from or deposits to such account, or making inquiry as to the balance in such account, and includes any ATM owned, operated, or sponsored by a bank, credit union, or any savings and loan association. (j) For purposes of this section, an ATM, and any cash that is in transit to or being loaded into or unloaded from an ATM, shall be considered in the care, custody, control, management, or possession of, any bank, credit union, or any savings and loan association, regardless of whether— (1) the ATM is located on the physical premises of such an institution; or (2) the ATM is owned or operated by such an institution. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1634 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act . 2. Memorandum of understanding to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities (a) In general The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Chair of the National Council on Disability, shall— (1) provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who desire to become entrepreneurs or to be self-employed; (2) help individuals with disabilities find employment at small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 )); and (3) assist small business concerns with hiring individuals with disabilities and with accessibility issues applicable to individuals with disabilities. (b) Memorandum of understanding or agreement The Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall carry out and coordinate the activities described in subsection (a) by entering into one or more memoranda of understanding or other appropriate agreements. (c) Outreach and education In carrying out the activities described in subsection (a), the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall conduct outreach and education about such activities. (d) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall submit to Congress a report on activities carried out pursuant to any memorandum or agreement described in subsection (b) that includes the following: (1) A description of how the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, carried out such activities. (2) An analysis of opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the Small Business Administration in carrying out such activities. (3) A description of achievements under any such memorandum or agreement. (4) A description of the plans of the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, to continue activities to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 3. No additional funds authorized No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1634 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2025 Mr. Stauber (for himself, Ms. Simon , Mr. Alford , and Mr. Pappas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act . 2. Memorandum of understanding to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities (a) In general The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Chair of the National Council on Disability, shall— (1) provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who desire to become entrepreneurs or to be self-employed; (2) help individuals with disabilities find employment at small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 )); (3) assist small business concerns with hiring individuals with disabilities and with accessibility issues applicable to individuals with disabilities. (b) Memorandum of understanding or agreement The Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall carry out and coordinate the activities described in subsection (a) by entering into one or more memoranda of understanding or other appropriate agreements. (c) Outreach and education In carrying out the activities described in subsection (a), the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall conduct outreach and education about such activities. (d) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall submit to Congress a report on activities carried out pursuant to any memorandum or agreement described in subsection (b) that includes the following: (1) A description of how the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, carried out such activities. (2) An analysis of opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the Small Business Administration in carrying out such activities. (3) A description of achievements under any such memorandum or agreement. (4) A description of the plans of the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, to continue activities to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 3. Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1634 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship AN ACT To provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act . 2. Memorandum of understanding to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities (a) In general The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Chair of the National Council on Disability, shall— (1) provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who desire to become entrepreneurs or to be self-employed; (2) help individuals with disabilities find employment at small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 )); and (3) assist small business concerns with hiring individuals with disabilities and with accessibility issues applicable to individuals with disabilities. (b) Memorandum of understanding or agreement The Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall carry out and coordinate the activities described in subsection (a) by entering into one or more memoranda of understanding or other appropriate agreements. (c) Outreach and education In carrying out the activities described in subsection (a), the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall conduct outreach and education about such activities. (d) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall submit to Congress a report on activities carried out pursuant to any memorandum or agreement described in subsection (b) that includes the following: (1) A description of how the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, carried out such activities. (2) An analysis of opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the Small Business Administration in carrying out such activities. (3) A description of achievements under any such memorandum or agreement. (4) A description of the plans of the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, to continue activities to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 3. No additional funds authorized No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 21 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1634 [Report No. 119–32] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2025 Mr. Stauber (for himself, Ms. Simon , Mr. Alford , and Mr. Pappas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business March 24, 2025 Additional sponsor: Ms. Goodlander March 24, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act . 2. Memorandum of understanding to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities (a) In general The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Chair of the National Council on Disability, shall— (1) provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who desire to become entrepreneurs or to be self-employed; (2) help individuals with disabilities find employment at small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 )); (3) assist small business concerns with hiring individuals with disabilities and with accessibility issues applicable to individuals with disabilities. (b) Memorandum of understanding or agreement The Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall carry out and coordinate the activities described in subsection (a) by entering into one or more memoranda of understanding or other appropriate agreements. (c) Outreach and education In carrying out the activities described in subsection (a), the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall conduct outreach and education about such activities. (d) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall submit to Congress a report on activities carried out pursuant to any memorandum or agreement described in subsection (b) that includes the following: (1) A description of how the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, carried out such activities. (2) An analysis of opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the Small Business Administration in carrying out such activities. (3) A description of achievements under any such memorandum or agreement. (4) A description of the plans of the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, to continue activities to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 3. Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.

March 24, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1635 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2025 Ms. Stevens (for herself and Mr. Gomez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the period of eligibility for Federal Pell Grants, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pell to Grad Act . 2. Period of eligibility for grants Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(8)(A), by inserting or as a postbaccalaureate student in accordance with subsection (d)(1), after as an undergraduate, ; (2) in subsection (d)— (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) The period during which a student may receive Federal Pell Grants shall be the period required for the completion of the first undergraduate baccalaureate course of study being pursued by that student at the institution at which the student is in attendance except that— (A) any period during which the student is enrolled in a noncredit or remedial course of study, as described in paragraph (2), shall not be counted for the purpose of this paragraph; and (B) the period during which a student may receive Federal Pell Grants shall also include the period required for the completion of the first postbaccalaureate course of study at an eligible institution that is an institution of higher education as defined in section 101, in a case in which— (i) the student received a Federal Pell Grant during the period required for the completion of the student’s first undergraduate baccalaureate course of study for at least 1 but fewer than 16 semesters, or the equivalent of at least 1 but fewer than 16 semesters, as determined under paragraph (5); (ii) the student would otherwise be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, but for the completion of such baccalaureate course of study; and (iii) the period during which the student receives Federal Pell Grants does not exceed the student’s duration limits under paragraph (5). ; and (B) in paragraph (5)(A), by striking 12 each place it appears and inserting 16 .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1636 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2025 Mr. Torres of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to take certain actions relating to security measures for radioactive materials, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing our Radioactive Materials Act . 2. NRC actions to address certain radiological security risks (a) Actions To be taken by NRC The Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall take the following actions, as described in the Government Accountability Office report titled Preventing a Dirty Bomb: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Has Not Taken Steps to Address Certain Radiological Security Risks (GAO–24–107014; published September 30, 2024): (1) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall incorporate socioeconomic consequences into the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s decision-making for setting security measures for radioactive materials. (2) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall immediately require that— (A) all category 3 licenses be added to the Web-based Licensing System; (B) all category 3 sources be included and tracked in the National Source Tracking System; and (C) all vendors verify the legitimacy of would-be purchasers’ category 3 licenses with the appropriate regulator. (b) Revision of regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall revise any applicable guidelines, policies, and regulations as necessary to carry out subsection (a).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1637 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2025 Mr. Tran (for himself, Mr. Raskin , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Deluzio , Mr. Levin , Mr. Neguse , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Landsman , Ms. Titus , Ms. McBride , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Mannion , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. Clyburn , Mr. Horsford , Ms. Ansari , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Mr. Correa , Mr. Thanedar , Mr. Suozzi , Ms. Elfreth , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Fields , Mr. Turner of Texas , Mr. Vindman , Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Sorensen , Mr. Schneider , Ms. Schrier , Mr. Riley of New York , Ms. Scholten , Ms. Norton , Ms. Budzinski , Mr. Hernández , Ms. Salinas , Mr. Subramanyam , Ms. Tlaib , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Barragán , Mrs. Ramirez , Ms. Escobar , Ms. Randall , Mr. Olszewski , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Carson , Mr. McGarvey , Mr. Min , Mr. Figures , and Mr. Hoyer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To reinstate veteran Federal employees, to require reports from executive branch agencies of the Federal Government on the number of veteran employees fired from such agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Veteran Jobs Act . 2. Reinstatement eligibility for veteran Federal employees; executive branch agency reports on removal of veterans (a) Reinstatement Any individual who is a veteran and who was involuntarily removed or otherwise dismissed without cause from a civil service position during the period beginning on January 20, 2025, and ending on the date of the enactment of this section shall be eligible for reinstatement to such position or any other civil service position for which the individual is qualified. (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every three months thereafter, the head of each executive branch agency of the Federal Government shall submit, to the appropriate congressional committees, a report on veteran employees of such agency who were removed or otherwise dismissed from the agency. (2) Contents Any report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) the total number of veteran employees removed or otherwise dismissed from the agency during the period covered by the report; and (B) the reason for each such removal or dismissal. (3) Sunset The requirement to submit reports under this subsection shall terminate on January 20, 2029. (c) Definitions In this section— (1) the term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate; (2) the term civil service has the meaning given that term in section 2101 of title 5, United States Code; and (3) the term veteran has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1641 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2025 Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself and Ms. Perez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To require the Secretary of Education to disclose information about career and technical education and funding under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, and require FAFSA applications to include a career and technical education acknowledgment.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act . 2. Disclosure on Department of Education website (a) In general The Secretary of Education (acting through the Office of Federal Student Aid) shall— (1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, publish on the public website of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education information on— (A) career and technical education programs, including average completion time, program cost, and post-graduation employment rate; and (B) opportunities in each State— (i) to pursue such programs; and (ii) for funding to pursue such programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. ); and (2) continuously update and maintain the information published under paragraph (1) to ensure that such information continues to be relevant. (b) Definitions In this section, the terms career and technical education and State have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 ). 3. Disclosure on FAFSA application Section 494(a)(1)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1098h(a)(1)(A) ) is amended— (1) in clause (i)(II), by striking and at the end; (2) in clause (ii), by adding and at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iii) career and technical education programs (as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 )) are a viable alternative to a 4-year degree, and include, to ensure such individuals are made aware of such programs and related career paths at the beginning of the application— (I) a one-page summary of the most recent information provided under section 2(a)(1) of the Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act ; and (II) an acknowledgment signature box; . 4. Prohibition on additional funds No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1643 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Mr. Massie (for himself, Ms. Boebert , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Collins , Ms. Greene of Georgia , Ms. Hageman , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Perry , Mr. Roy , Mrs. Spartz , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Gill of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To reduce, from 21 years of age to 18 years of age, the minimum age at which a person may obtain a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Second Amendment For Every Registrable Voter Act or the SAFER Voter Act . 2. Minimum age for obtaining a handgun from a Federal firearms licensee (a) In general Section 922(b)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking , and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than twenty-one years of age . (b) Conforming amendment Section 922(c)(1) of such title is amended by striking , in the case of any firearm other than a shotgun or a rifle, I am twenty-one years or more of age, or that, in the case of a shotgun or a rifle, .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1644 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Ms. Underwood (for herself, Mr. Moulton , Mrs. Hayes , and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Copay Fairness for Veterans Act . 2. Improvement to preventive health services furnished by Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Elimination of medication copayments Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking or ; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service. . (b) Elimination of hospital care and medical services copayments Section 1710 of such title is amended— (1) in subsection (f)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5): (5) A veteran shall not be liable to the United States under this subsection for any amounts for preventive health services. ; and (2) in subsection (g)(3), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Preventive health services. . (c) Definition Section 1701(9) of such title is amended— (1) in subparagraph (K), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (L) as subparagraph (O); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following new subparagraphs: (L) evidence-based items or services that have in effect a rating of A or B in the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (M) immunizations that have in effect a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; (N) with respect to services for women— (i) the preventive care, screenings, and contraceptives provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of December 30, 2022; and (ii) any contraceptive approved, granted, or cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, any related contraceptive care, and any related services; and .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1645 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Ms. Underwood (for herself, Ms. McClellan , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Mullin , Ms. Stansbury , Ms. Jacobs , Ms. Adams , Ms. Norton , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Brown , Ms. Morrison , and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the continued implementation of the Climate and Health program by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Climate and Health Protection Act . 2. Continued implementation of the Climate and Health program Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 317V ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–24 ) the following new section: 317W. Climate and Health program (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue to implement the Climate and Health program carried out by the National Center for Environmental Health (or any successor program) for the following purposes: (1) To translate climate change science to inform State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments, including health departments, as well as communities. (2) To create decision support tools to build capacity to prepare for climate change. (3) To serve as a credible leader in planning for the public health impacts of climate change. (b) Written notification to Congress In the case of the establishment of any successor program to the Climate and Health program referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a written notification of any transfer or reprogramming of funds to establish such a successor program. (c) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program continued under subsection (a) $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter. (2) Limitation None of the funds made available under paragraph (1) may be transferred or reprogrammed by the Secretary to carry out another program administered by the Secretary. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1646 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Ms. Underwood introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a lactation space in each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act . 2. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1720M. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department (a) Lactation space required The Secretary shall ensure that each medical center of the Department contains a lactation space. (b) No unauthorized entry Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize an individual to enter a medical center of the Department or portion thereof that the individual is not otherwise authorized to enter. (c) Lactation space defined In this section, the term lactation space means a hygienic place, other than a bathroom, that— (1) is shielded from view; (2) is free from intrusion; (3) is accessible to disabled individuals (including such individuals who use wheelchairs); (4) contains a chair and a working surface; (5) is easy to locate; (6) is clearly identified with signage; and (7) is available for use by women veterans and members of the public to express breast milk. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section 1720L the following new item: 1720M. Lactation spaces in medical centers of the Department. . (c) Effective date The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out section 1720M of title 38, United States Code, as added by this section, not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1647 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Ms. Underwood (for herself, Mr. Huffman , Mr. Carbajal , Ms. Norton , Ms. Kamlager-Dove , and Ms. Ansari ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to implement the Climate Ready Tribes Initiative.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Climate Health Assurance Act of 2025 . 2. Climate Ready Tribes Initiative Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 317V ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–24 ) the following new section: 317W. Climate Ready Tribes Initiative (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in coordination with the National Indian Health Board, shall implement the Climate Ready Tribes Initiative for the following purposes: (1) Translating climate change science to inform Tribal governments, health departments, and communities. (2) Creating decision-support tools to build capacity to prepare for climate change. (3) Serving as a credible leader in planning and preparing for the public health impacts of climate change. (4) Identifying, assessing, and taking action to mitigate climate-related health threats. (5) Sharing relevant materials and resources, including information about funding and other opportunities. (b) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter. (2) Limitation None of the funds made available under paragraph (1) may be transferred or reprogrammed by the Secretary to carry out another program administered by the Secretary. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1648 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Mr. Alford (for himself, Mr. Panetta , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Graves , Ms. Tokuda , Mr. Vasquez , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Finstad , and Mr. Moore of Alabama ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have an interest in small meatpacking businesses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States Act or the A–PLUS Act . 2. Amplifying processing of livestock in the United States (a- plus) (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise section 201.67 of title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on January 1, 2025, to specify that— (1) market agencies may have an ownership interest in, finance, or participate in the management or operation of, a packer, so long as such packer— (A) with respect to cattle and sheep, has a cumulative slaughter capacity of less than— (i) 2,000 animals per day; or (ii) 700,000 animals per year; and (B) with respect to hogs, has a cumulative slaughter capacity of less than— (i) 10,000 animals per day; or (ii) 3,000,000 animals per year; and (2) market agencies that have an ownership interest in, finance, or participate in the management or operation of, a packer shall disclose to sellers of livestock the existence of such ownership interest, financial relationship, or participation. (b) Savings clause Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as a limitation on the authority of the Secretary to adopt or enforce rules or regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ) related to the protection of producers, competition, market integrity, or the prevention of conflicts of interest.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1649 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Mr. Allen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve mental health services for students, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act . 2. Supporting mental health (a) State use of funds Section 4104(b)(3)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7114(b)(3)(B) ) is amended— (1) in clause (iii), by striking and at the end; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (v) improving the mental health services available to students, which may include— (I) identifying and disseminating best practices for mental health first aid; (II) assisting in the establishment or implementation of emergency planning, which may include emergency response teams to address emergencies at schools; (III) establishing or identifying agreements with local health agencies, including nonprofit, public, and private mental health agencies and institutions, to improve coordination of services; and (IV) telehealth services; and . (b) Local educational agency applications Section 4106(e)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7116(e)(1) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (D), the following: (E) if applicable, how funds will be used for activities related to providing mental health services under section 4108; and . (c) Activities To support the effective use of technology Section 4109 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7119 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (7) providing technology to improve mental health services. ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking A local and inserting the following: (1) In general A local ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (2) Exception The limitation described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to technology infrastructure that is also used for mental health services. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1650 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Mr. Arrington (for himself, Ms. Lee of Nevada , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Schneider , and Mr. Panetta ) 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 permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025 . 2. Making permanent the safe harbor for absence of deductible for telehealth (a) In general Section 223(c)(2)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking In the case of and all that follows through a plan and inserting A plan . (b) Certain coverage disregarded Section 223(c)(1)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking (in the case of months or plan years to which paragraph (2)(E) applies) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to plan years beginning after December 31, 2024.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1651 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Mr. Balderson (for himself, Mr. Palmer , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Latta , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Allen , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Rulli , Mr. Langworthy , and Mr. Zinke ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To nullify the final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule .

1. Nullification The final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule (89 Fed. Reg. 39798 (May 9, 2024)) shall have no force or effect.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1654 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Mr. Bean of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations , 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 unobligated COVID–19 relief funds and certain infrastructure funds to offset the cost of the supplemental foreign assistance made available for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.

1. Short titles This Act may be cited as any of the following: (1) The Cutting Unobligated Tumultuous Spending Act . (2) The CUTS Act . (3) The De-Supplemental Act . 2. Rescissions (a) COVID–19 Rescissions (1) In general The unobligated balances of any COVID–19 relief funds are hereby rescinded to the extent that the sum of such rescinded funds does not exceed the total amount appropriated under the following Acts: (A) The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (Division A of Public Law 118–50 ). (B) The Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (Division B of Public Law 118–50 ). (C) The Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (division C of Public Law 118–50 ). (2) COVID– 19 relief funds defined In this section, the term COVID–19 relief funds means any funds appropriated or otherwise made available by— (A) the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–123 ); (B) the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ); (C) the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ( Public Law 116–139 ); (D) the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (Division M of Public Law 116–260 ); (E) division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ); or (F) the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–2 ). (b) Infrastructure Rescissions Any unobligated funds appropriated to any of the following are hereby rescinded: (1) The Education Stabilization Fund under the heading Department of Education in title VIII of division B of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ; 134 Stat. 564). (2) The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program established in section 149 of title 23, United States Code. (3) The Carbon Reduction Program established in section 175 of title 23, United States Code. (4) The PROTECT Program established in section 176 of title 23, United States Code.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1661 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Mr. Buchanan (for himself, Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Ciscomani , Mr. Cleaver , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mrs. Kim , Mr. Foster , Mr. Steube , Mrs. McBath , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Ms. Escobar , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Barr , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Carey , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Lynch , Mr. Thanedar , Mr. LaLota , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Ms. Davids of Kansas , Ms. Meng , Ms. Pingree , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Pocan , Mrs. Trahan , Mr. McGarvey , Mr. Takano , Ms. Stansbury , Ms. Budzinski , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Stanton , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Harder of California , Mr. Mrvan , Ms. Chu , Ms. Salinas , Mr. Horsford , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Scanlon , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Carson , Ms. DelBene , Ms. Perez , Ms. Omar , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Tokuda , Mr. Mullin , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Garcia of California , Mr. Sorensen , Mr. Correa , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Torres of New York , Mr. Goldman of New York , Mr. Frost , Ms. Titus , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Peters , Ms. Hoyle of Oregon , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mrs. Beatty , Ms. Jayapal , Mrs. Sykes , Mr. Neal , Ms. Sherrill , Mr. Haridopolos , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Pappas , Ms. Tlaib , Mrs. Foushee , Mr. Amo , Mr. Latimer , Mr. Calvert , Ms. Scholten , Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Crow , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Mr. Magaziner , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Gomez , Ms. Ross , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Norton , Ms. Adams , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Bilirakis , and Mr. Kean ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to prohibit the slaughter of equines for human consumption.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save America’s Forgotten Equines Act of 2025 or the SAFE Act of 2025 . 2. Prohibition on slaughter of equines for human consumption Section 12515 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 7 U.S.C. 2160 ) is amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking dogs and cats and inserting dogs, cats, and equines ; and (2) in subsection (a), by striking a dog or cat each place it appears and inserting a dog, cat, or equine .