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I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3359 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2025 Mr. Mrvan (for himself and Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report annually on compensation for police officers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act . 2. Annual report on compensation for police officers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Establishment Chapter 9 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 906. Annual report on compensation for Department police officers (a) Requirement Not less than once each calendar year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on compensation paid to Department police officers. Each such report shall include the following elements, disaggregated by facility of the Department and positions described in subsection (b): (1) Salaries. (2) Availability pay under section 5545a of title 5. (3) Bonuses to recruit or retain Department police officers. (4) Any other compensation paid to a Department police officer. (b) Positions A position described in this subsection is a position in the following series (or successor classifications) of the General Schedule: (1) Chief of Police (GS–0080). (2) Deputy Chief of Police (GS–0080). (3) Supervisory Police Officer (GS–0083). (4) Criminal Investigator (GS–1811). (5) Police Detective (GS–0083). (6) Police Officer (GS–0083). (7) Training Officer (GS–0083). (8) Physical Security Specialist (GS–0080). (9) Security Specialist Assistant (GS–0086). (10) Dispatcher (GS–0086). (11) Administrative Officer (GS–0303 or GS–0341). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 906. Annual report on compensation for Department police officers. . (c) Implementation The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit the first report under section 906 of such title, as added by this section, not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3361 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2025 Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Zinke , Ms. Salinas , and Ms. Schrier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 . 2. Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program reauthorization Section 4003 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 16 U.S.C. 7303 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(3)— (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking species; and inserting species or pathogens; ; (B) in subparagraph (G), by striking and at the end; (C) in subparagraph (H), by adding and after the semicolon at the end; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (I) address standardized monitoring questions and indicators; ; (2) in subsection (c)(3)(A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking and at the end; (B) in clause (ii), by adding and at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (iii) include a Federal Government staffing plan for providing support to collaboratives established pursuant to subsection (b)(2); ; (3) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (E), by striking and at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (G) proposals that seek to use innovative implementation mechanisms, including conservation finance agreements, good neighbor agreements entered into under section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 16 U.S.C. 2113a ), and similar implementation mechanisms; (H) proposals that seek to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire or increase ecological restoration activities— (i) within areas across land ownerships, including State, Tribal, and private land; and (ii) within the wildland-urban interface (as defined in section 101 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 ( 16 U.S.C. 6511 )); and (I) proposals that seek to enhance watershed health and drinking water sources. ; and (B) in paragraph (3)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking 10 and inserting 20 ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking 2 and inserting 4 ; (4) in subsection (e)(3), by inserting conflict resolution or collaborative governance, before and woody ; and (5) in subsection (f)— (A) in paragraph (4)(B)(ii), by striking $4,000,000 and inserting $8,000,000 ; and (B) in paragraph (6), by striking 2023 and inserting 2034 .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3363 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2025 Mr. Newhouse 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 impose a tax on United States-bound circumvented cargo through Canada or Mexico and entering the United States.

1. Cargo circumvention tax (a) In general Chapter 36 of subtitle D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: G Cargo circumvention tax Sec. 4499. Tax imposed. 4499. Tax imposed (a) In general There is hereby imposed a tax on any United States-bound circumvented cargo entering the United States. (b) Amount of tax The amount of the tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be an amount equal to 0.125 percent of the value (determined under the customs laws of the United States) of the United States-bound circumvented cargo involved. (c) Liability The tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be paid by the importer of the cargo entering the United States. (d) Time of imposition The tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be imposed at the time of entry into the United States. (e) United States-Bound circumvented cargo For purposes of this section, the term United States-bound circumvented cargo means cargo which is discharged from an ocean-going vessel in Canada or Mexico and subsequently enters the United States by rail, highway, airport, or inland port, including intact intermodal cargo or cargo which is modified, assembled, or consolidated in Canada or Mexico. (f) Regulations The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including procedures for the collection of the tax imposed under subsection (a) and penalties for non-compliance. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of subchapters for chapter 36 of subtitle D of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Subchapter G. Cargo circumvention tax. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to cargo entering the United States after December 31, 2025.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3364 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2025 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Inspector General Act of 1978), to establish a Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2025 . 2. Establishment of Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Section 401 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Inspector General Act of 1978), is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, before or the National ; and (2) in paragraph (3), by inserting the Executive Director of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board; before or the Director of the National .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3366 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2025 Mr. Pappas (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Obernolte , Ms. Craig , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Ms. Sherrill , Mr. Kean , Mr. Gottheimer , and Mr. Lawler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program to provide for the qualified accreditation and re-certification of local law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Establishing Accreditation Grants for Law Enforcement Act of 2025 or the EAGLE Act of 2025 . 2. Grant program for local law enforcement agency accreditation (a) Establishment Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a grant program (in this Act referred to as the Program ) to provide for the qualified accreditation or re-certification of a local law enforcement agency. (b) Grant authority In carrying out the Program, the Attorney General shall award a grant to an eligible recipient under subsection (c). (c) Eligible recipient The Attorney General shall award a grant under the Program to a local law enforcement agency that submits an application pursuant to subsection (d). (d) Application To be eligible under the Program, a local law enforcement agency shall submit to the Attorney General an application that— (1) demonstrates the financial need of the local law enforcement agency; and (2) specifies the amount requested by the local law enforcement agency, including the amount to be spent on— (A) accreditation or re-certification fees; (B) on-site assessment charges; and (C) extension fees. (e) Eligible projects Grant funds awarded under the Program may only be used to assist in the qualified accreditation or re-certification of a local law enforcement agency. (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. (g) Period of availability Funds made available to carry out the Program shall remain available until expended. (h) Definitions In this Act: (1) Qualified accreditation or re-certification The term qualified accreditation or re-certification means accreditation or re-certification of a local law enforcement agency by a professional law enforcement organization involved in the development of standards of accreditation for law enforcement agencies at the national, State, regional, or Tribal level, such as the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). (2) Local law enforcement agency The term local law enforcement agency means an agency of a unit of local government that is authorized by law to supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of criminal law and that has less than 350 employees.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3367 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2025 Mr. Pocan (for himself and Ms. Stefanik ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to clarify the availability and appropriateness of training for local food service personnel, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025 . 2. Training and certification of all local food service personnel Section 7(g)(2)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1776(g)(2)(B) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (iv) Availability and appropriateness of training (I) In general A training program carried out under this subparagraph shall— (aa) be scheduled during regular, paid working hours; (bb) be offered in-person, if appropriate; (cc) incorporate experiential learning; and (dd) be provided at no cost to food service personnel. (II) Program outside working hours In the event that a training program carried out under this subparagraph is scheduled outside of regular, paid working hours— (aa) efforts shall be made to inform food service personnel of the necessity of the program to be scheduled outside of regular, paid working hours; (bb) food service personnel shall be consulted to schedule the program at a time that is minimally disruptive to the personnel participating in the training program; (cc) compensation shall be provided to food service personnel attending the program at the regular rate of pay, including any applicable overtime rate; and (dd) food service personnel shall not be penalized or in any other manner discriminated against for not being able to attend the program. (v) Relationship to other laws Nothing in this subparagraph supersedes or otherwise modifies any Federal, State, or local law or legal obligation governing the relationship between an employee and employer. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3371 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2025 Ms. Strickland (for herself and Ms. Salazar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the 3-month State residency requirement for applicants for naturalized citizenship do not apply with respect to spouses of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty at a location in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act . 2. No State residency requirement for spouses of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty at a location in the United States Section 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1430 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) In the case of a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty at a location in the United States, the requirement under subsection (a) of this section and under section 316(a) that a person have resided within the State or the Service district in the United States in which the applicant filed his application for at least three months shall not apply. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3375 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2025 Mr. Van Drew introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require that the retail list price for certain prescription drugs and biological products may not exceed the average retail list price for the drug or biological product among certain nations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act . 2. International reference pricing for prescription drugs and biological products (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Biological product The term biological product means a biological product licensed under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ). (2) Drug The term drug means a drug approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 ). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (b) Cap on retail list price of prescription drugs and biological products The retail list price in the United States for a drug or a biological product may not exceed the average retail list price for the drug or biological product among Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, as calculated under subsection (c). (c) Calculation of average retail list price The Secretary shall calculate on an annual basis the average retail list price for each drug and biological product sold in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, through a combination of data reported by manufacturers of drugs and biological products under subsection (e) and data obtained through review of publicly filed materials by manufacturers of drugs and biological products in such countries. (d) Civil monetary penalty (1) In general Any manufacturer that violates subsection (b) with respect to a drug or biological product shall be subject to a civil monetary penalty imposed by the Secretary in amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying— (A) the difference between— (i) the list price for the drug or biological product sold in the United States; and (ii) the average retail list price for the drug or biological product sold in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, as calculated under subsection (c); and (B) 10. (2) Requirement The amount of a civil monetary penalty under paragraph (1) shall be calculated and charged for each unit of drug or biological product sold. (e) Data collection Each manufacturer of a drug or biological product shall submit to the Secretary on an annual basis— (1) the list price for the drug or biological product sold in the United States; and (2) the list price for the drug or biological product sold in each of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom. (f) Guidance and regulations The Secretary shall issue guidance and promulgate regulations to implement this section.
V 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3377 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2025 Mr. Norman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

1. Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War (a) Authorization Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor, under section 8291 of such title, to James Capers, Jr., for the acts of valor described in subsection (b). (b) Acts of valor described The acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of James Capers, Jr., as a member of the Marine Corps, during the period of March 31 through April 3, 1967, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3381 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2025 Mrs. Wagner (for herself, Mr. Meeks , and Mr. Sessions ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to expand the ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2025 . 2. Expanding testing the waters Section 5(d) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77e(d) ) is amended by striking an emerging growth company or any person authorized to act on behalf of an emerging growth company and inserting an issuer or any person authorized to act on behalf of an issuer . 3. Confidential review of draft registration statements Section 6(e) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77f(e) ) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking Emerging Growth Companies and inserting Confidential review of draft registration statements ; and (2) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) In general Any issuer may, with respect to an initial public offering, initial registration of a security of the issuer under section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78l(b) ), or follow-on offering, confidentially submit to the Commission a draft registration statement, for confidential nonpublic review by the staff of the Commission prior to public filing, provided that the initial confidential submission and all amendments thereto shall be publicly filed with the Commission not later than— (A) in the case of an initial public offering, 10 days before the effective date of such registration statement; (B) in the case of an initial registration of a security of the issuer under such section 12(b), 10 days before listing on an exchange; or (C) in the case of any offering after an initial public offering or an initial registration under such section 12(b), 48 hours before the effective date of such registration statement. .
IB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3382 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study and rulemaking on the definition of the term small entity under the securities laws for purposes of chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Entity Update Act . 2. Studies, reports, and rules regarding small entities (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commission means the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (2) the term small entity — (A) has the meaning given the term in section 601 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the activities of the Commission; and (B) includes any definition established by the Commission of the term small business , small organization , small governmental jurisdiction , or small entity under paragraph (3), (4), (5), or (6), respectively, of section 601 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the activities of the Commission. (b) Studies and reports Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and again 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall— (1) conduct a study of the definition of the term small entity with respect to the activities of the Commission for the purposes of chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, which shall consider— (A) the extent to which the definition of the term small entity , as in effect during the period in which the study is conducted, aligns with the findings and declarations made under section 2(a) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act ( 5 U.S.C. 601 note); (B) the amount by which financial markets in the United States have grown since the last time the Commission amended the definition of the term small entity , if applicable; and (C) how the Commission should define the term small entity to ensure that a meaningful number of entities would fall under that definition; and (2) submit to Congress a report that includes— (A) the results of the applicable study conducted under paragraph (1); and (B) specific and detailed recommendations on the ways in which the Commission could amend the definition of the term small entity to— (i) be consistent with the results described in subparagraph (A); and (ii) expand the number of entities covered by such definition. (c) Rulemaking Concurrently with, or after the completion of, each study required under subsection (b), the Commission shall, subject to public notice and comment, revise the rules of the Commission consistent with the results of such study. (d) Inflation adjustments After the Commission issued the final rule revisions required under subsection (c), and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall adjust any dollar figures under the definition of small entity established by the Commission to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.

Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3382 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2025 Mrs. Wagner (for herself, Mr. Torres of New York , Mr. Casten , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , and Mr. Sessions ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study and rulemaking on the definition of the term small entity under the securities laws for purposes of chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Entity Update Act . 2. Studies, reports, and rules regarding small entities (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commission means the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (2) the term small entity — (A) has the meaning given the term in section 601 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the activities of the Commission; and (B) includes any definition established by the Commission of the term small business , small entity , small organization , or small governmental jurisdiction under paragraph (3), (4), or (5), respectively, of section 601 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the activities of the Commission. (b) Studies and reports Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and again 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall— (1) conduct a study of the definition of the term small entity with respect to the activities of the Commission for the purposes of chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, which shall consider— (A) the extent to which the definition of the term small entity , as in effect during the period in which the study is conducted, aligns with the findings and declarations made under section 2(a) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act ( 5 U.S.C. 601 note); (B) the amount by which financial markets in the United States have grown since the last time the Commission amended the definition of the term small entity , if applicable; and (C) how the Commission should define the term small entity to ensure that a meaningful number of entities would fall under that definition; and (2) submit to Congress a report that includes— (A) the results of the applicable study conducted under paragraph (1); and (B) specific and detailed recommendations on the ways in which the Commission could amend the definition of the term small entity to— (i) be consistent with the results described in subparagraph (A); and (ii) expand the number of entities covered by such definition. (c) Rulemaking Concurrently with, or after the completion of, each study required under subsection (b), the Commission shall, subject to public notice and comment, revise the rules of the Commission consistent with the results of such study. (d) Inflation adjustments After the Commission issued the final rule revisions required under subsection (c), and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall adjust any dollar figures under the definition of small entity established by the Commission to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3382 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 22, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study and rulemaking on the definition of the term small entity under the securities laws for purposes of chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Entity Update Act . 2. Studies, reports, and rules regarding small entities (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commission means the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (2) the term small entity — (A) has the meaning given the term in section 601 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the activities of the Commission; and (B) includes any definition established by the Commission of the term small business , small organization , small governmental jurisdiction , or small entity under paragraph (3), (4), (5), or (6), respectively, of section 601 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the activities of the Commission. (b) Studies and reports Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and again 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall— (1) conduct a study of the definition of the term small entity with respect to the activities of the Commission for the purposes of chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, which shall consider— (A) the extent to which the definition of the term small entity , as in effect during the period in which the study is conducted, aligns with the findings and declarations made under section 2(a) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act ( 5 U.S.C. 601 note); (B) the amount by which financial markets in the United States have grown since the last time the Commission amended the definition of the term small entity , if applicable; and (C) how the Commission should define the term small entity to ensure that a meaningful number of entities would fall under that definition; and (2) submit to Congress a report that includes— (A) the results of the applicable study conducted under paragraph (1); and (B) specific and detailed recommendations on the ways in which the Commission could amend the definition of the term small entity to— (i) be consistent with the results described in subparagraph (A); and (ii) expand the number of entities covered by such definition. (c) Rulemaking Concurrently with, or after the completion of, each study required under subsection (b), the Commission shall, subject to public notice and comment, revise the rules of the Commission consistent with the results of such study. (d) Inflation adjustments After the Commission issued the final rule revisions required under subsection (c), and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall adjust any dollar figures under the definition of small entity established by the Commission to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.

Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3384 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2025 Mr. Van Orden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to adjust fees for interest rate reduction refinancing housing loans guaranteed, insured, or made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Refinancing Relief for Veterans Act . 2. Adjustment of fees for interest rate reduction refinancing housing loans guaranteed insured, or made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs The loan fee table in section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking the row in subparagraph (E) (relating to interest rate reduction refinancing loans) and inserting the following: (E)(i) Interest rate reduction refinancing loan (closed on or after August 1, 2025, and before December 31, 2025) 0.50 0.50 0.50 (E)(ii) Interest rate reduction refinancing loan (closed on or after December 31, 2025, and before December 31, 2027) 0.25 0.25 0.25 (E)(iii) Interest rate reduction refinancing loan (closed on or after December 31, 2027, and before December 31, 2032) 0.50 0.50 0.50 (E)(iv) Interest rate reduction refinancing loan (closed on or after December 31, 2032, and before December 31, 2035) 0.75 0.75 0.75 (E)(v) Interest rate reduction refinancing loan (closed on or after December 31, 2035) 0.50 0.50 0.50 .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3385 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2025 Mr. Van Orden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes.

1. Motorcycle definition (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to amend the definition of the term motorcycle in section 571.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to match the definition in this section. (b) Motor cycle defined In this section, the term motorcycle means a motor vehicle, as was originally manufactured, with motive power, having a seat or saddle requiring the rider to sit astride, designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, steering controlled by handlebars, acceleration and braking controlled by handlebar and foot controls and capable of reaching speeds in excess of 30 mph.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3386 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2025 Mr. Van Orden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve certain outreach to veterans under the Solid Start program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Streamlining the Solid Start Communications Act . 2. Improvement to certain outreach under Solid Start program of Department of Veterans Affairs Paragraph (2) of section 6320(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking tailored mailings and inserting tailored lines of communication, including mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging, .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3389 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2025 Mr. Buchanan (for himself and Ms. Barragán ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the Department of Justice to establish a training course relating to Alzheimer’s disease and similar forms of dementia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alzheimer’s Law Enforcement Education Act of 2025 . 2. Training course relating to alzheimer’s disease and similar forms of dementia (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, shall establish a training course relating to Alzheimer’s disease and similar forms of dementia and such training course shall be available online. (b) Development The training course shall include the following: (1) Instructions on interacting with persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a similar form of dementia. (2) Techniques for recognizing behavioral symptoms and characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease or a similar form of dementia. (3) Techniques for effectively communicating with persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a similar form of dementia. (4) Effective use of alternatives to physical restraints when interacting with persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a similar form of dementia. (5) How to identify signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a similar form of dementia. (c) Completion The Director shall recommend that applicable State departments and agencies count participation in the course under this section towards the required hours of instruction for continued employment, or for appointment, as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3392 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2025 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself, Mr. Gooden , Mr. Fallon , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Ellzey , Ms. De La Cruz , Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Goldman of Texas , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Sessions , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Babin , Mr. Carter of Texas , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Mr. Self , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mr. Moran , Mr. Luttrell , Mr. Vasquez , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Lucas , Ms. Davids of Kansas , Mr. Schmidt , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Bacon , Mrs. Fischbach , Mr. Owens , and Mr. Hunt ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a New World screwworm fly rearing facility, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Tactics to Obstruct the Population of Screwworms Act or the STOP Screwworms Act . 2. New World screwworm fly rearing facility The Animal Health Protection Act ( 7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 10409A ( 7 U.S.C. 8308a ) the following: 10409B. New World screwworm fly rearing facility (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall begin construction on 1 or more modular New World screwworm fly rearing facilities in eligible areas described in subsection (b). Such a facility shall, in addition to providing for the rearing of sterile New World screwworm flies, provide for the dispersal of such flies to areas at risk of New World screwworm fly infestation. (b) Eligible area described An eligible area described in this subsection is an area of a State that the Secretary determines to be— (1) at risk of New World screwworm fly infestation due to the migratory pattern of confirmed detections of New World screwworm flies; and (2) suitable for dispersal of sterile New World screwworm flies reared at a New World screwworm fly rearing facility established under this section to additional areas at risk of New World screwworm fly infestation. (c) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, and make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture, a report that includes— (1) an analysis of the current threat posed to agriculture in the United States by New World screwworm flies; and (2) a description of— (A) the efforts being taken by the Secretary to combat New World screwworm fly migration, including construction and operation of the facilities described in subsection (a); and (B) the effectiveness of such efforts. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $300,000,000, to remain available until expended. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3393 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2025 Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona (for himself, Mr. Ciscomani , Mr. Stanton , Mr. Biggs of Arizona , Ms. Ansari , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Crane , and Mr. Schweikert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, as the Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office .

1. Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office .
IB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3395 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Middle Market IPO Cost Act . 2. Study on IPO fees (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States, in consultation with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, shall carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings ( IPOs ). In carrying out such study, the Comptroller General shall— (1) consider the direct and indirect costs of an IPO, including— (A) fees of accountants, underwriters, and any other outside advisors with respect to the IPO; (B) compliance with Federal and State securities laws at the time of the IPO; and (C) such other IPO-related costs as the Comptroller General may consider; (2) compare and analyze the costs of an IPO with the costs of obtaining alternative sources of financing and of liquidity; (3) consider the impact of such costs on capital formation; (4) analyze the impact of these costs on the availability of public securities of small- and medium-sized companies to retail investors; and (5) analyze trends in IPOs over a time period the Comptroller General determines is appropriate to analyze IPO pricing practices, considering— (A) the number of IPOs; (B) how costs for IPOs have evolved over time for underwriters, investment advisory firms, and other professions for services in connection with an IPO; (C) the number of brokers and dealers active in underwriting IPOs; (D) the different types of services that underwriters and related persons provide before and after a small- or medium-sized company IPO and the factors impacting IPOs costs; (E) changes in the costs and availability of investment research for small- and medium-sized companies; and (F) the impacts of litigation and its costs on being a public company. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 360-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall issue a report to the Congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a) and any administrative or legislative recommendations the Comptroller General may have.

Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3395 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2025 Mr. Himes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Middle Market IPO Cost Act . 2. Study on IPO fees (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States, in consultation with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, shall carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings ( IPOs ). In carrying out such study, the Comptroller General shall— (1) consider the direct and indirect costs of an IPO, including— (A) fees of accountants, underwriters, and any other outside advisors with respect to the IPO; (B) compliance with Federal and State securities laws at the time of the IPO; and (C) such other IPO-related costs as the Comptroller General may consider; (2) compare and analyze the costs of an IPO with the costs of obtaining alternative sources of financing and of liquidity; (3) consider the impact of such costs on capital formation; (4) analyze the impact of these costs on the availability of public securities of small- and medium-sized companies to retail investors; and (5) analyze trends in IPOs over a time period the Comptroller General determines is appropriate to analyze IPO pricing practices, considering— (A) the number of IPOs; (B) how costs for IPOs have evolved over time for underwriters, investment advisory firms, and other professions for services in connection with an IPO; (C) the number of brokers and dealers active in underwriting IPOs; (D) the different types of services that underwriters and related persons provide before and after a small- or medium-sized company IPO and the factors impacting IPOs costs; (E) changes in the costs and availability of investment research for small- and medium-sized companies; and (F) the impacts of litigation and its costs on being a public company. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 360-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall issue a report to the Congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a) and any administrative or legislative recommendations the Comptroller General may have.
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3395 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 22, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To require the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Middle Market IPO Cost Act . 2. Study on IPO fees (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States, in consultation with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, shall carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings ( IPOs ). In carrying out such study, the Comptroller General shall— (1) consider the direct and indirect costs of an IPO, including— (A) fees of accountants, underwriters, and any other outside advisors with respect to the IPO; (B) compliance with Federal and State securities laws at the time of the IPO; and (C) such other IPO-related costs as the Comptroller General may consider; (2) compare and analyze the costs of an IPO with the costs of obtaining alternative sources of financing and of liquidity; (3) consider the impact of such costs on capital formation; (4) analyze the impact of these costs on the availability of public securities of small- and medium-sized companies to retail investors; and (5) analyze trends in IPOs over a time period the Comptroller General determines is appropriate to analyze IPO pricing practices, considering— (A) the number of IPOs; (B) how costs for IPOs have evolved over time for underwriters, investment advisory firms, and other professions for services in connection with an IPO; (C) the number of brokers and dealers active in underwriting IPOs; (D) the different types of services that underwriters and related persons provide before and after a small- or medium-sized company IPO and the factors impacting IPOs costs; (E) changes in the costs and availability of investment research for small- and medium-sized companies; and (F) the impacts of litigation and its costs on being a public company. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 360-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall issue a report to the Congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a) and any administrative or legislative recommendations the Comptroller General may have.

Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.