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I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2270 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2025 Mr. Messmer (for himself, Mr. Moolenaar , Mrs. Hinson , and Mr. Harder of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act . 2. Exclusion of child care in computing overtime compensation (a) In general Section 7(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 207(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting payments or reimbursements for child or dependent care services; after by the employer; ; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking or at the end; (3) in paragraph (8)(D)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (9) the value of any child or dependent care services provided by an employer. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to overtime compensation required to be paid for workweeks beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2272 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2025 Mr. Pfluger (for himself and Mr. Edwards ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To make certain individuals ineligible to receive any Federal financial aid under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freeze Aid For Student Assaulters Act of 2025 or the FAFSA Act of 2025 . 2. In general (a) Termination of eligibility for title IV assistance Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of the enactment of the Freeze Aid For Student Assaulters Act of 2025 , an individual shall not be eligible to receive any grant, loan (other than a loan described in subsection (b)), or work assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ) and shall repay, in accordance with subsection (b), the sum of the amounts of any grant received under such title, if the individual has been convicted of a criminal offense— (1) of assault against a police officer; or (2) of rioting, the elements of which may include— (A) inciting a riot; (B) organizing, promoting, encouraging, participating in, or carrying on a riot; (C) committing any act of violence in furtherance of a riot; or (D) aiding or abetting any person in inciting or participating in or carrying on a riot or committing any act of violence in furtherance of a riot. (b) Conversion of grants to loans (1) In general If an individual who is subject to the termination of eligibility described in subsection (a) has received any grants under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ) for a program of study in which the individual is enrolled as of the date on which the criminal offense occurred, such grant shall be treated as a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan under part D of such title, and shall be subject to repayment, together with interest thereon accruing from the date of the grant award. (2) No repayment assistance Such loans may not be eligible for any loan forgiveness, cancellation, discharge, or reduction programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ), any other provision of law, or any administrative action or program.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2273 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2025 Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Luttrell , Mr. Bergman , Mr. Stauber , and Mr. Edwards ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Secretary of State to revoke the visa of any alien admitted to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act who has been convicted of assault in a police officer or an offense related to rioting.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the UProot Rioting International Students Engaged in Radical Subversion Act or the UPRISERS Act . 2. Revocation of student visas for assaulting a police officer and rioting The Secretary of State shall revoke the visa of any alien admitted to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(F), (J), or (M) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F) , (J), (M)) who has been convicted of— (1) assaulting a police officer; or (2) an offense related to rioting, including— (A) inciting a riot; (B) organizing, promoting, encouraging, participating in, or carrying on a riot; (C) committing any act of violence in furtherance of a riot; or (D) aiding or abetting any person in inciting or participating in or carrying on a riot or committing any act of violence in furtherance of a riot. 3. Deportability of student visa holders for assaulting a police officer and rioting Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G) Student visa holders who assault a police officer or rioting Any alien admitted to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(F), (J), or (M) who has been convicted of— (i) assaulting a police officer; or (ii) an offense related to rioting, including— (I) inciting a riot; (II) organizing, promoting, encouraging, participating in, or carrying on a riot; (III) committing any act of violence in furtherance of a riot; or (IV) aiding or abetting any person in inciting or participating in or carrying on a riot or committing any act of violence in furtherance of a riot, is deportable. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2274 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2025 Mr. Rose introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that an appeal of an order granting a nationwide injunction issued by a district court of the United States shall lie to the Supreme Court.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Court Shopping Deterrence Act . 2. Appeal of order granting a nationwide injunction (a) In General Chapter 155 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 2285. Appeal of order granting a nationwide injunction (a) In general In the case that a district court of the United States grants a nationwide injunction, the appeal from the order granting such injunction shall lie to the Supreme Court. (b) Definition In this section, the term nationwide injunction means an order issued by a Federal court that purports to restrain the enforcement of a Federal statute, regulation, order, or similar authority against a non-party, unless the non-party is represented by a party acting in a representative capacity pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 155 of title 28, United States Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2285 the following: 2285. Appeal of order granting a nationwide injunction. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2277 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2025 Mr. Sessions (for himself, Mr. Comer , and Mr. Connolly ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend the CARES Act to extend the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee through December 31, 2026, and to change the name of such Committee to the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Committee, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Accountability Committee for Transparency Act or the FACT Act . 2. Extension and name change of Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (a) In general Section 15010 of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ; 134 Stat. 540; 5 U.S.C. 424 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (b), by striking Pandemic Response Accountability Committee and inserting Fraud Prevention and Accountability Committee ; and (2) in subsection (k), by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting December 31, 2026 . (b) Technical and conforming amendments Section 15010 of the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ; 134 Stat. 540; 5 U.S.C. 424 note), as amended by the preceding subsection, is further amended— (1) in the heading, by striking Pandemic Response Accountability Committe and inserting Fraud Prevention and Accountability Committee ; and (2) by striking section 6 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) and inserting section 406 of title 5, United States Code each place such phrase appears in such section; (3) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2)(C), by inserting Government before Reform ; (B) in paragraph (4), by striking section 11 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App) and inserting section 424 of title 5, United States Code ; and (C) in paragraph (5), by striking Pandemic Response Accountability Committee and inserting Fraud Prevention and Accountability Committee ; and (4) in subsection (e)(3)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking section 6 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App) and inserting section 406 of title 5, United States Code ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking section 4(b)(1) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) inserting section 404(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code . (c) References Any reference to the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee in any other Federal law, Executive order, rule, regulation, or delegation of authority, or any document of or pertaining to the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, shall be deemed to refer to the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Committee.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2279 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2025 Ms. Tenney (for herself, Mr. Lawler , Ms. Gillen , Mr. Suozzi , and Mr. Garbarino ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount excluded from gross income for qualified payments to individuals providing volunteer firefighting or emergency medical services, and to clarify that payments under length of service award programs are qualified payments.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Tax on Length of Service Award Programs Act or the No Tax on LOSAP Act . 2. Qualified payment exclusion amount increased (a) In general Section 139B(c)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $50 and inserting $1,000 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts awarded after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Clarification that length of service awards are included in the qualified payment definition (a) Clarification Section 139B(c)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting , and including payments under any length of service award program after (whether reimbursement or otherwise . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts awarded after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2284 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mr. Yakym introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to limit the percentage of funds made available for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families that may be used for administrative expenses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reduce Bureaucracy to Uplift Families Act . 2. Limitation on percentage of funds made available that may be used for administrative expenses Section 404(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 604(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 15 and inserting 10 ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting , or for case management needed to assist individuals with developing an individual responsibility plan pursuant to section 408(b) before the period. 3. Limitation on percentage of qualified state expenditures that may consist of certain administrative expenses Section 409(a)(7)(B)(i)(I)(dd) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 609(a)(7)(B)(i)(I)(dd)) is amended by striking 15 and inserting 10 . 4. Penalty for failure to comply with administrative limitation Section 409(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 409(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (17) Penalty for failure to comply with administrative limitation If the Secretary determines that a State to which a grant is made under section 403 for a fiscal year has failed to comply with section 404(b) for the fiscal year, the Secretary shall reduce the grant payable to the State under section 403(a)(1) for the immediately succeeding fiscal year by an amount equal to not more than 5 percent of the State family assistance grant. . 5. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2026.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2286 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mr. Burchett (for himself, Mrs. Luna , and Mr. Davidson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the disclosure of certain genetic information to the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Genetic Privacy Act of 2025 . 2. Prohibition on disclosure of certain genetic information to People’s Republic of China (a) Prohibitions (1) Sales No individual or entity may sell or offer for sale covered information, including aggregated covered information— (A) to the People’s Republic of China; or (B) to any entity under the influence, control, or ownership of the People’s Republic of China. (2) Disclosures by commercial DNA testing services No commercial DNA testing service may disclose, in any manner, covered information, including aggregated covered information— (A) to the People’s Republic of China; or (B) to any entity under the influence, control, or ownership of the People’s Republic of China. (b) Enforcement by Federal Trade Commission (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B) ) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (2) Powers of Commission The Federal Trade Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ) were incorporated into and made part of this section. Any person who violates this section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Commercial DNA testing service The term commercial DNA testing service means a person that provides genealogical or ancestry-related information based on an individual’s DNA. (2) Covered information The term covered information means the genetic information of an individual that was originally acquired from such individual through the use, by such individual, of a commercial DNA testing service. (3) Genetic information The term genetic information means, with respect to any individual, information about such individual’s genetic tests. (4) Genetic test The term genetic test has the meaning given such term by section 201 of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–233 ; 42 U.S.C. 2000ff ).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2287 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Ms. Bynum (for herself, Mr. Fields , and Mr. Liccardo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to conduct a study on the impact certain United States tariffs have on the cost of goods and services in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act my be cited as the Protecting Families from Inflation Act . 2. Study on impacts of tariffs (a) Study The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall conduct a study on the collective impact that every tariff issued by the United States, beginning in 2017 and each year thereafter, has on the cost of goods and services for consumers and small businesses in the United States. (b) Report Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Board shall submit to the Congress a report that describes the findings of the study required under subsection (a).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2288 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Pfluger , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To nullify the final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency titled Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Common Sense Air Regulations Act . 2. Nullification of final rule relating to Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter The final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency titled Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter (89 Fed. Reg. 16202 (March 6, 2024)) shall have no force or effect.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2289 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mr. Carter of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide that an eligible facilities request under section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act . 2. Application of NEPA and NHPA to wireless facilities deployment Section 6409(a)(3) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 ( 47 U.S.C. 1455(a)(3) ) is amended to read as follows: (3) Application of NEPA; NHPA (A) NEPA exemption A Federal authorization with respect to an eligible facilities request may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ). (B) National Historic Preservation Act exemption An eligible facilities request may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (C) Federal authorization defined In this paragraph, the term Federal authorization — (i) means any authorization required under Federal law with respect to an eligible facilities request; and (ii) includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law with respect to an eligible facilities request. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2290 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Fulcher , Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida , Ms. DelBene , Ms. Sherrill , Ms. Stansbury , Mr. Newhouse , Ms. Pettersen , Ms. Titus , and Ms. Brownley ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the World War II Women's Memorial Location Act . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) during World War II, more than 18,000,000 women answered the call during a global crisis to hold down the home front by working as pilots, engineers, mechanics, code breakers, and more, building planes, tanks, munitions, and other equipment needed by United States troops, and serving as the backbone of the war effort; (2) section 702 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 117–328 ), authorized the World War II Women’s Memorial Foundation (formerly known as the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation ) to establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the service and sacrifice to the United States of the women who worked on the home front during World War II; and (3) locating the commemorative work described in paragraph (2) on the National Mall would be a respectful extension of the enduring legacy of the women who worked on the home front during World War II. 3. Location of commemorative work Notwithstanding section 8908 of title 40, United States Code, the commemorative work to commemorate the commitment and service of the women who worked on the home front during World War II authorized by section 702 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 117–328 ), may be located within— (1) Area I, as depicted on the map entitled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs , numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003; or (2) the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code).
IB Union Calendar No. 240 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2290 [Report No. 119–284] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Fulcher , Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida , Ms. DelBene , Ms. Sherrill , Ms. Stansbury , Mr. Newhouse , Ms. Pettersen , Ms. Titus , and Ms. Brownley ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 15, 2025 Additional sponsors: Ms. Lee of Nevada , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mrs. McClain Delaney , Mr. Casten , Ms. Houlahan , Ms. Malliotakis , Ms. Adams , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Turner of Ohio , Mr. Harder of California , Mr. LaLota , Ms. Ross , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Ms. Budzinski , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Gottheimer , Ms. Craig , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Fields , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Friedman , Mr. Suozzi , Ms. Salinas , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Lawler , and Mrs. Radewagen September 15, 2025 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 24, 2025 A BILL To provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the World War II Women's Memorial Location Act . 2. Location of commemorative work Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the commemorative work to commemorate the commitment and service of the women who worked on the home front during World War II authorized by section 702 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 117–328 ), may be located within— (1) Area I, as depicted on the map entitled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs , numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003; or (2) the Reserve. 3. Definitions In this Act, the term Reserve has the meaning given such term in section 8902(a)(3) of title 40, United States Code.

September 15, 2025 Reported with an amendment, 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. 2293 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mr. Ezell (for himself, Mr. Guest , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , and Mr. Kelly of Mississippi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue certain regulations relating to the taking of double-crested cormorants at aquaculture facilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cormorant Relief Act of 2025 . 2. Regulations relating to taking of double-crested cormorants at aquaculture facilities (a) In general The Secretary shall reissue the original depredation order in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Requirements The depredation order reissued under subsection (a) shall be the same as the original depredation order, except that the depredation order reissued under subsection (a)— (1) shall apply to each of the States of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin in addition to and in the same manner as each of the States to which the original depredation order applied; and (2) shall apply to lake managers and pond managers in addition to and in the same manner as each of the entities to which the original depredation order applied. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Lake manager The term lake manager means a person that is licensed by a State regulatory agency to manage a private lake. (2) Original depredation order The term original depredation order means the depredation order for double-crested cormorants at aquaculture facilities contained in section 21.47 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on January 1, 2016). (3) Pond manager The term pond manager means a person that is licensed by a State regulatory agency to manage a private pond. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2294 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mr. Ezell (for himself, Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mrs. Dingell , Mrs. Radewagen , and Mr. Davis of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology , 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 reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

1. Reauthorization of Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 ( 33 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ) is amended— (1) by striking Council each place it appears and inserting Committee ; (2) in section 12303 ( 33 U.S.C. 3602 )— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the heading, by striking Council and inserting Committee ; and (ii) by striking National Ocean Research Leadership Council and inserting Ocean Policy Committee ; and (B) in paragraph (6), by inserting conduct operational oceanography measurements and after in order to ; (3) in section 12304 ( 33 U.S.C. 3603 )— (A) by inserting and ocean after weather each place it appears; and (B) in subsection (c)— (i) in the heading of paragraph (1), by striking Council and inserting Committee ; and (ii) in paragraph (2)(B)— (I) by redesignating clauses (vi) through (x) as clauses (vii) through (xi), respectively; and (II) by inserting after clause (v) the following: (vi) develop requirements and processes for regional offices and federally funded projects of the agencies of the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee to collaborate with the regional coastal observing systems for data sharing at regional levels; ; and (4) in section 12311 ( 33 U.S.C. 3610 )— (A) in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (6) $56,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2296 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mr. Feenstra (for himself, Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Sorensen , Mr. Graves , Mr. Haridopolos , Mr. Crenshaw , Ms. Craig , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. McBride , Ms. Ross , Mrs. Radewagen , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Moylan , Mr. Carbajal , Mrs. McClain Delaney , and Mr. Moskowitz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To upgrade the communications service used by the National Weather Service, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act . 2. National Weather Service communications (a) System upgrade The Director of the National Weather Service shall improve the instant messaging service used by personnel of the National Weather Service by implementing, not later than October 1, 2027, a commercial off-the-shelf communications solution that replaces the instant messaging service commonly referred to as NWSChat . (b) Requirements The communications solution implemented under subsection (a) shall— (1) be hosted on the public cloud; and (2) satisfy requirements set forth by the Director of the National Weather Service to ensure such solution— (A) best accommodates future growth; (B) performs successfully with increased numbers of users; (C) is easy to use for the majority of users; and (D) is similar to systems already in commercial use. (c) Funding From amounts made available for Operations, Research, and Facilities, the Director of the National Weather Service shall allocate up to $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to carry out subsection (a). (d) Limitation on funding Amounts made available to carry out subsection (a) shall be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the National Weather Service.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2298 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mr. Fulcher introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To ensure that certain broadband projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2025 . 2. Exemptions for certain broadband projects (a) NEPA exemption The issuance of a Federal authorization with respect to a broadband project carried out in a right-of-way may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ). (b) National Historic Preservation Act exemption A broadband project carried out in a right-of-way may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Broadband project The term broadband project means an installation, by a broadband provider on Federal land, of wireline or wireless broadband infrastructure that enables a user to originate and receive high-quality voice, data, graphics, and video telecommunications, including copper lines, fiber optic lines, communications towers, buildings, or other improvements. (2) Broadband provider The term broadband provider means a provider of wireline or wireless broadband infrastructure that enables a user to originate and receive high-quality voice, data, graphics, and video telecommunications. (3) Federal authorization The term Federal authorization — (A) means any authorization required under Federal law with respect to a project; and (B) includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law with respect to a project. (4) Right-of-way The term right-of-way — (A) means— (i) the area on, below, or above a roadway, highway, street, sidewalk, alley, or similar property (whether currently or previously used in such manner); and (ii) any land immediately adjacent to and contiguous with property described in clause (i) that is within the right-of-way grant; and (B) does not include a portion of the Interstate System (as such term is defined in section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2302 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mr. McClintock introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025 . 2. Revocation of public land order; Lands to be taken into trust (a) Revocation of public land order Notwithstanding any other provision of law— (1) Public Land Order 3309 (Sacramento 071209), dated January 17, 1964 (29 Fed. Reg. 609), is revoked; and (2) jurisdiction over the land described in the public land order referred to in paragraph (1) is transferred to the Secretary. (b) Trust transfer Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall place the following land into trust for the benefit of the Tribe: (1) The approximately 85.3 acres of land generally depicted as BLM Land - Proposed Transfer into Trust on the Map. (2) The approximately 118.84 acres of land generally depicted as Indian Creek Ranch - Proposed Transfer into Trust Land Status on the Map. (c) Lands part of reservation; administration The land taken into trust under subsection (b)— (1) is hereby declared to be part of the Reservation; and (2) shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (d) Gaming prohibited Land taken into trust under subsection (b) shall not be used for any class II gaming or class III gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ) (as those terms are defined in section 4 of that Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2703 )). (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Map The term Map means the map prepared by the Bureau of Land Management titled Proposed Bureau of Land Management Land Transfer to Shingle Springs Rancheria and dated February 25, 2025. (2) Reservation The term Reservation means the reservation of the Tribe. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (4) Tribe The term Tribe means the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), California.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2303 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mr. McGarvey (for himself and Mr. Bilirakis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to reform and enhance the pay of Board of Veterans’ Appeals attorneys for recruitment and retention and to increase the decision quality and claims processing speed of the Board, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act . 2. Board of veterans’ appeals attorney career enhancement Section 7101A(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) before Members ; and (2) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (2) An individual employed by the Board as a non-supervisory attorney may be promoted to grade GS–15 of the General Schedule. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2306 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mr. Connolly , Mr. McCormick , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Lynch , and Mr. Moulton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To reauthorize the Adams Memorial Commission, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the The Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act . 2. Extension of authority; Location of memorial (a) Adams Memorial Commission Section 2406 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act ( Public Law 116–9 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (l), by striking 2025 and inserting 2032 ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (n) Authorization of appropriations Notwithstanding other provision of law, there are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this section, subject to the following limitations: (1) Non-federal match requirement Any Federal funds made available under this section shall be matched on a 1-to-1 basis by non-Federal contributions. (2) Limitation on administrative costs Not more than 4 percent of Federal funds made available under this section may be used for administrative expenses. . (b) Compliance with Standards for Commemorative Works Section 1(c) of Public Law 107–62 (115 Stat. 411; 124 Stat. 1192; 127 Stat. 3880; 133 Stat. 750) is amended— (1) by striking The establishment and inserting Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the establishment ; and (2) by striking 2025 and inserting 2032 . (c) Location of commemorative work Section 2 of Public Law 107–315 (116 Stat. 2763) is amended— (1) by striking The commemorative and inserting (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the commemorative ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) The commemorative work may be located within the area generally depicted as Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area on the map titled Adams Memorial: Eligible Additional Area prepared by the Adams Memorial Commission and dated February 25, 2025. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2309 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Evans of Colorado , Mr. Suozzi , Ms. Malliotakis , and Mr. Kennedy of Utah ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act . 2. Medicaid provider screening requirements Section 1902(kk)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(kk)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking The State and inserting: (A) In general The State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Additional provider screening Beginning January 1, 2027, as part of the enrollment (or revalidation of enrollment) of a provider or supplier under this title, and not less frequently than quarterly during the period that such provider or supplier is so enrolled, the State conducts a check of the Death Master File (as such term is defined in section 203(d) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013) to determine whether such provider or supplier is deceased. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2312 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Mr. Womack introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term tipped employee , and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tipped Employee Protection Act . 2. Tipped employees Section 3(t) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(t) ) is amended— (1) by striking (t) and inserting (t)(1) ; (2) by striking engaged in an occupation in which he customarily and regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips. and inserting , without regard to the duties of the employee, who receives tips and other cash wages for a period described in paragraph (2) at a rate that when combined with the cash wage required under subsection (m)(2)(A)(i) is greater than or equal to the wage in effect under section 6(a)(1). ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) The period described in this paragraph may be (as determined by the employer) a period of 1 day, 1 week, every other week, every pay period, or 1 month. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2315 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2025 Mr. Gosar (for himself, Mr. Biggs of Arizona , Mr. Gill of Texas , Ms. Hageman , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Roy , and Mr. Burchett ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the Optional Practical Training Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025 . 2. Eliminating the Optional Practical Training Program Section 274A(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1324a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Employment authorization for aliens no longer engaged in full-time study in the United States Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no alien present in the United States as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) may be provided employment authorization in the United States pursuant to the Optional Practical Training Program, or any such successor program, without an express Act of Congress authorizing such a program. .
IB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2316 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide that interest on obligations held in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund shall become available for apportionment at the beginning of fiscal year 2033.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 . 2. Availability of interest on obligations held in Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund Section 3(b)(2)(C) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act ( 16 U.S.C. 669b(b)(2)(C) ) is amended by striking 2026 and inserting 2033 .

Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2316 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2025 Mr. Hurd of Colorado (for himself and Ms. Elfreth ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide that interest on obligations held in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund shall become available for apportionment at the beginning of fiscal year 2033.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 . 2. Availability of interest on obligations held in Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund Section 3(b)(2)(C) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act ( 16 U.S.C. 669b(b)(2)(C) ) is amended by striking 2026 and inserting 2033 .
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2316 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 15, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works AN ACT To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide that interest on obligations held in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund shall become available for apportionment at the beginning of fiscal year 2033.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 . 2. Availability of interest on obligations held in Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund Section 3(b)(2)(C) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act ( 16 U.S.C. 669b(b)(2)(C) ) is amended by striking 2026 and inserting 2033 .

Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 156 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2316 [Report No. 119–191] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2025 Mr. Hurd of Colorado (for himself and Ms. Elfreth ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources July 10, 2025 Additional sponsors: Mr. Gray and Ms. McBride July 10, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide that interest on obligations held in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund shall become available for apportionment at the beginning of fiscal year 2033.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 . 2. Availability of interest on obligations held in Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund Section 3(b)(2)(C) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act ( 16 U.S.C. 669b(b)(2)(C) ) is amended by striking 2026 and inserting 2033 .

July 10, 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. 2318 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2025 Ms. Ansari introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To modernize permitting systems at the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Electronic Permitting Modernization Act . 2. Department of the Interior permit accessibility (a) In general In order to improve the overall economy, efficiency, and management of operations and activities of the Department of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Department ), reduce paperwork, and provide high-quality services and access to the public, the Secretary of the Interior shall, to the extent practicable— (1) design and deliver modernized electronic permitting systems to accept, process, and record applications (including plan submissions, payment activity, and other related correspondence) for permits, forms, and other paperwork required for activities regulated by the Department; (2) provide a centralized electronic permitting system online repository, available to the public on the Department’s website, that includes— (A) hyperlinks to facilitate navigation to all Department electronic permitting systems; and (B) with respect to permits, the contact information for the appropriate Department employees providing assistance to State, Tribal, and local governments; and (3) provide to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate periodic updates on the implementation of paragraphs (1) and (2). (b) Disclosure of Information prohibited No information described in section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code, or protected from disclosure by another law of the United States shall be disclosed under this Act. (c) Duplication of systems not permitted No system shall be duplicated under this Act. (d) Consultation In developing the permitting systems required under section 2 of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall consult with States, local governments, Indian Tribes and other stakeholders who apply for agency permits and will use the permitting systems. 3. Conforming amendment to ensure consistency with the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 In developing the permitting systems required under section 2 of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall ensure that the Department’s electronic permitting systems are consistent with the priorities identified in section 110 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4336d ) with respect to any permit that requires review under that Act.