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I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 245 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Ms. Foxx (for herself, Mr. Sessions , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Green of Tennessee , and Mr. McCaul ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To require any applicant for a Federal grant to submit a certification that such applicant is not in violation of section 274(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grant Integrity and Border Security Act . 2. Federal grant requirement related to the bringing in and harboring of certain aliens (a) Requirement The head of each agency shall require that any applicant for a Federal grant submit a certification that such applicant has not violated in the previous 10 years, is not in violation of, and will not violate during the term of the grant section 274(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1324(a) ). (b) Authority To withhold funds The head of the relevant agency shall withhold any funds from a grantee determined by the head of an agency to be in violation of this section for a Federal grant. Such determination may be made based on the following: (1) Any information provided by the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director to the head of the agency. (2) Any employee or former employee of the recipient of a Federal grant who is convicted of or admits to having committed a violation of section 274(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1324(a) ) while performing official duties for that grantee. (3) Any other credible information received by the head of the agency. (c) Information on conviction Not later than 90 days after the date of conviction, admission to a violation, or completion of an investigation under section 274(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1324(a) ), the Attorney General shall submit to the Director information relating to any individual who was convicted or admitted to a violation under such section, or regarding whom the Attorney General otherwise believes there to be a reasonable basis to conclude that a violation of such section occurred. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Director The term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (3) Federal grant The term Federal grant has the meaning given the term Federal award in section 6401 of title 31, United States Code.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 246 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Ms. Underwood (for herself and Mr. Casten ) 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 limitation on the amount individuals can deduct for certain State and local taxes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SALT Fairness for Working Families Act . 2. Increase in limitation on deduction for certain State and local taxes of individuals (a) In general Section 164(b)(6)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $10,000 ($5,000 in the case of a married individual filing a separate return) and inserting $15,000 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return) . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 247 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Ms. Underwood (for herself, Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Pettersen , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Hoyer , Ms. Norton , Ms. Titus , Mr. Morelle , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Ms. Stevens , Ms. DelBene , Ms. Hoyle of Oregon , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Budzinski , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Horsford , and Mr. Amo ) 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 expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 . 2. Increase in eligibility for credit (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 36B(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking but does not exceed 400 percent . (b) Applicable percentages (1) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 36B(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (A) Applicable percentage The applicable percentage for any taxable year shall be the percentage such that the applicable percentage for any taxpayer whose household income is within an income tier specified in the following table shall increase, on a sliding scale in a linear manner, from the initial premium percentage to the final premium percentage specified in such table for such income tier: In the case of household income (expressed as a percent of poverty line) within the following income tier: The initial premium percentage is— The final premium percentage is— Up to 150 percent 0 0 150 percent up to 200 percent 0 2.0 200 percent up to 250 percent 2.0 4.0 250 percent up to 300 percent 4.0 6.0 300 percent up to 400 percent 6.0 8.5 400 percent and higher 8.5 8.5. . (2) Conforming amendments relating to affordability of coverage (A) Paragraph (1) of section 36B(c) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (E). (B) Subparagraph (C) of section 36B(c)(2) of such Code is amended by striking clause (iv). (C) Paragraph (4) of section 36B(c) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (F). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 248 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Baby Changing on Board Act . 2. Installation of baby changing tables on Amtrak trains (a) In general Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 24313 the following: 24314. Baby changing tables (a) Definitions In this section: (1) ADA-compliant restroom The term ADA-compliant restroom means a restroom that complies with the requirements set forth in section 242(a) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12162(a) ). (2) Baby changing table The term baby changing table means an elevated, freestanding structure generally designed to support and retain a child with a body weight of up to 30 pounds in a horizontal position for the purpose of allowing an individual to change the child’s diaper, including pull-out or drop-down changing surfaces. (3) Covered passenger rail train The term covered passenger rail train — (A) means a passenger rail train that— (i) is owned and operated by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (commonly known as Amtrak ); and (ii) was solicited for purchase after the date of the enactment of the Baby Changing on Board Act for use by Amtrak; and (B) does not include any passenger rail train that Amtrak operates, but does not own. (b) Baby changing tables (1) In general All covered passenger rail trains shall have a baby changing table in at least one restroom in each car, including in an ADA-compliant restroom. (2) Signage Each restroom described in paragraph (1) shall clearly indicate with signage the presence of a baby changing table and such baby changing tables shall be clearly identified with signage. . (b) Clerical amendment The chapter analysis for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 24313 the following: 24314. Baby changing tables. .

Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 248 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Ms. Underwood (for herself and Mr. Van Drew ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Baby Changing on Board Act . 2. Installation of baby changing tables on Amtrak trains (a) In general Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 24313 the following: 24314. Baby changing tables (a) Definitions In this section: (1) ADA-compliant restroom The term ADA-compliant restroom means a restroom that complies with the requirements set forth in section 242(a) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12162(a) ). (2) Baby changing table The term baby changing table means an elevated, freestanding structure generally designed to support and retain a child with a body weight of up to 30 pounds in a horizontal position for the purpose of allowing an individual to change the child’s diaper, including pull-out or drop-down changing surfaces. (3) Covered passenger rail train The term covered passenger rail train — (A) means a passenger rail train that— (i) is owned and operated by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (commonly known as Amtrak ); and (ii) was solicited for purchase after the date of the enactment of the Baby Changing on Board Act for use by Amtrak; and (B) does not include any passenger rail train that Amtrak operates, but does not own. (b) Baby changing tables (1) In general All covered passenger rail trains shall have a baby changing table in at least one restroom in each car, including in an ADA-compliant restroom. (2) Signage Each restroom described in paragraph (1) shall clearly indicate with signage the presence of a baby changing table and such baby changing tables shall be clearly identified with signage. . (b) Clerical amendment The chapter analysis for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 24313 the following: 24314. Baby changing tables. .
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 248 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Baby Changing on Board Act . 2. Installation of baby changing tables on Amtrak trains (a) In general Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 24313 the following: 24314. Baby changing tables (a) Definitions In this section: (1) ADA-compliant restroom The term ADA-compliant restroom means a restroom that complies with the requirements set forth in section 242(a) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12162(a) ). (2) Baby changing table The term baby changing table means an elevated, freestanding structure generally designed to support and retain a child with a body weight of up to 30 pounds in a horizontal position for the purpose of allowing an individual to change the child’s diaper, including pull-out or drop-down changing surfaces. (3) Covered passenger rail train The term covered passenger rail train — (A) means a passenger rail train that— (i) is owned and operated by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (commonly known as Amtrak ); and (ii) was solicited for purchase after the date of the enactment of the Baby Changing on Board Act for use by Amtrak; and (B) does not include any passenger rail train that Amtrak operates, but does not own. (b) Baby changing tables (1) In general All covered passenger rail trains shall have a baby changing table in at least one restroom in each car, including in an ADA-compliant restroom. (2) Signage Each restroom described in paragraph (1) shall clearly indicate with signage the presence of a baby changing table and such baby changing tables shall be clearly identified with signage. . (b) Clerical amendment The chapter analysis for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 24313 the following: 24314. Baby changing tables. .

Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 115 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 248 [Report No. 119–146] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Ms. Underwood (for herself and Mr. Van Drew ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure June 6, 2025 Additional sponsors: Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Malliotakis , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Jackson of Illinois , Mr. Lawler , and Ms. Scanlon June 6, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Baby Changing on Board Act . 2. Installation of baby changing tables on Amtrak trains (a) In general Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 24313 the following: 24314. Baby changing tables (a) Definitions In this section: (1) ADA-compliant restroom The term ADA-compliant restroom means a restroom that complies with the requirements set forth in section 242(a) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12162(a) ). (2) Baby changing table The term baby changing table means an elevated, freestanding structure generally designed to support and retain a child with a body weight of up to 30 pounds in a horizontal position for the purpose of allowing an individual to change the child’s diaper, including pull-out or drop-down changing surfaces. (3) Covered passenger rail train The term covered passenger rail train — (A) means a passenger rail train that— (i) is owned and operated by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (commonly known as Amtrak ); and (ii) was solicited for purchase after the date of the enactment of the Baby Changing on Board Act for use by Amtrak; and (B) does not include any passenger rail train that Amtrak operates, but does not own. (b) Baby changing tables (1) In general All covered passenger rail trains shall have a baby changing table in at least one restroom in each car, including in an ADA-compliant restroom. (2) Signage Each restroom described in paragraph (1) shall clearly indicate with signage the presence of a baby changing table and such baby changing tables shall be clearly identified with signage. . (b) Clerical amendment The chapter analysis for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 24313 the following: 24314. Baby changing tables. .

June 6, 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. 249 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

1. Redesignation of Paterson Great Falls NHP facilities (a) Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge . (b) Overlook Park Overlook Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park . (c) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to— (1) Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge; and (2) Overlook Park shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.

Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 249 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Pallone (for himself, Ms. Pou , Mr. Norcross , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Kean , Mr. Menendez , Mrs. McIver , Ms. Sherrill , and Mrs. Watson Coleman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

1. Redesignation of Paterson Great Falls NHP facilities (a) Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge . (b) Overlook Park Overlook Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park . (c) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to— (1) Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge; and (2) Overlook Park shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 249 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

1. Redesignation of Paterson Great Falls NHP facilities (a) Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge . (b) Overlook Park Overlook Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park . (c) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to— (1) Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge; and (2) Overlook Park shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.

Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 39 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 249 [Report No. 119–62] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Pallone (for himself, Ms. Pou , Mr. Norcross , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Kean , Mr. Menendez , Mrs. McIver , Ms. Sherrill , and Mrs. Watson Coleman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources April 17, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

1. Redesignation of Paterson Great Falls NHP facilities (a) Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge . (b) Overlook Park Overlook Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park . (c) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to— (1) Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge; and (2) Overlook Park shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.

April 17, 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. 250 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.

1. Procurement and placement of statue of Benjamin Franklin in the United States Capitol (a) Obtaining of statue Not later than December 31, 2025, the Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Benjamin Franklin, under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate consistent with applicable law. (b) Placement Not later than December 31, 2026, the Joint Committee shall place the statue obtained under subsection (a) in a suitable permanent location in the United States Capitol where the statue is accessible to the public during a guided tour of the Capitol provided by the Capitol Visitor Center.

Passed the House of Representatives February 26, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 250 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Ms. Houlahan (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mrs. McClain , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Meuser , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia , Mr. Cleaver , Ms. Malliotakis , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania , Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Ms. Titus , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Ms. Lee of Florida , and Mrs. Bice ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.

1. Procurement and placement of statue of Benjamin Franklin in the United States Capitol (a) Obtaining of statue Not later than December 31, 2025, the Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Benjamin Franklin, under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate consistent with applicable law. (b) Placement Not later than December 31, 2026, the Joint Committee shall place the statue obtained under subsection (a) in a suitable permanent location in the United States Capitol where the statue is accessible to the public during a guided tour of the Capitol provided by the Capitol Visitor Center.
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 250 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 27, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration AN ACT To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.

1. Procurement and placement of statue of Benjamin Franklin in the United States Capitol (a) Obtaining of statue Not later than December 31, 2025, the Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Benjamin Franklin, under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate consistent with applicable law. (b) Placement Not later than December 31, 2026, the Joint Committee shall place the statue obtained under subsection (a) in a suitable permanent location in the United States Capitol where the statue is accessible to the public during a guided tour of the Capitol provided by the Capitol Visitor Center.

Passed the House of Representatives February 26, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 252 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 . 2. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 70015. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management (a) In general An owner or operator of a facility for which a facility security plan is required under section 70103(c) of this title may not enter into a contract for the ownership, leasing, or operation of such facility with an entity that is— (1) a Chinese, Russian, North Korean, or Iranian state-owned enterprise; or (2) a foreign entity for which any percentage is owned by a country listed in paragraph (1). (b) Definitions In this section, the terms facility , and owner or operator have the meanings given such terms in section 70101 of this title. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 70014 the following: 70015. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management. .

Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 252 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Calvert introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 . 2. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 70015. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management (a) In general An owner or operator of a facility for which an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan is required under section 70103 of this title may not enter into a contract for the ownership, leasing, or operation of such facility with an entity that is— (1) a Chinese, Russian, North Korean, or Iranian state-owned enterprise; or (2) a foreign entity for which any percentage is owned by a country listed in paragraph (1). (b) Definitions In this section, the terms Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan , facility , and owner or operator have the meanings given such terms in section 70101 of this title. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 70014 the following: 70015. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management. .
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 252 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 . 2. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 70015. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management (a) In general An owner or operator of a facility for which a facility security plan is required under section 70103(c) of this title may not enter into a contract for the ownership, leasing, or operation of such facility with an entity that is— (1) a Chinese, Russian, North Korean, or Iranian state-owned enterprise; or (2) a foreign entity for which any percentage is owned by a country listed in paragraph (1). (b) Definitions In this section, the terms facility , and owner or operator have the meanings given such terms in section 70101 of this title. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 70014 the following: 70015. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management. .

Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 117 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 252 [Report No. 119–148] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Calvert introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure June 6, 2025 Additional sponsors: Mr. Gimenez and Mr. Garamendi June 6, 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 January 9, 2025 A BILL To amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 . 2. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 70015. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management (a) In general An owner or operator of a facility for which a facility security plan is required under section 70103(c) of this title may not enter into a contract for the ownership, leasing, or operation of such facility with an entity that is— (1) a Chinese, Russian, North Korean, or Iranian state-owned enterprise; or (2) a foreign entity for which any percentage is owned by a country listed in paragraph (1). (b) Definitions In this section, the terms facility , and owner or operator have the meanings given such terms in section 70101 of this title. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 70014 the following: 70015. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management. .

June 6, 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. 254 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Allen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To prohibit the Director of the National Science Foundation from awarding grants and other forms of assistance to Chinese communist military companies and their affiliates, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Science First Act . 2. Restriction on National Science Foundation grants and other forms of assistance to Chinese communist military companies and their affiliates (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Director of the National Science Foundation may not provide grants or other forms of assistance to any individual or entity that is affiliated or otherwise has a relationship, including but not limited to a research partnership, joint venture, or contract with— (1) an entity included on the list maintained and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of the Export Administration Regulations; (2) a company on the list required by section 1237 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 ( Public Law 105–261 ; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note), or required by section 1260H of the Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 ), or any successor list; or (3) any parent, subsidiary, affiliate of, or entity owned by or controlled by, an entity described in paragraph (1) or (2). (b) Export administration regulations defined In this section, the term Export Administration Regulations means the regulations set forth in subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 255 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Arrington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic .

1. Name of Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic, Lubbock, Texas The Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic . Any reference to such clinic in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 256 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mrs. Bice (for herself, Mr. Baird , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Owens , Mr. Mann , Mr. Rutherford , and Mr. Donalds ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save America’s Valuable Energy Act or the SAVE Act . 2. Prohibition against selling SPR petroleum products to certain entities (a) Prohibition The Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by inserting after section 169 ( 42 U.S.C. 6247b ) the following: 170. Prohibition on sales to certain entities The Secretary shall prohibit the sale of petroleum products drawn down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, under any provision of law, to any entity headquartered in— (1) a country listed in table 1 to paragraph (d)(1) under section 126.1 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this section; or (2) Russia. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Drawdown and sale of petroleum products Section 161(a) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6241(a) ) is amended by inserting and section 170 before the period at the end. (2) Table of contents The table of contents for the Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 169 the following: Sec. 170. Prohibition on sales to certain entities. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 257 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mrs. Bice introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to make climate-related disclosures that are not material to investors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Environmental Calculations Act of 2025 or the SEC Act of 2025 . 2. Prohibition on requiring an issuer to make climate-related disclosures that are not material to investors Section 23 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78w ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Prohibition on requiring an issuer To make climate-Related disclosures that are not material to investors The Commission may not require an issuer to make climate-related disclosures that are not material to investors. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 258 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mrs. Bice introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To cancel certain proposed changes to loan level price adjustments by the Federal National Mortgage Association and credit fees charged by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

1. Cancellation of changes The Federal Housing Finance Agency and the enterprises, as defined in section 1303 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 ( 12 U.S.C. 4502 ), may not implement the changes to the single-family pricing framework announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency on January 19, 2023, in an announcement entitled FHFA Announces Updates to the Enterprises’ Single-Family Pricing Framework , and set forth in Federal National Mortgage Association Lender Letter LL–2023–01 and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Bulletin 2023–1, and the changes, Lender Letter, and Bulletin shall have no force or effect.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 259 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Biggs of Arizona (for himself, Mr. Ogles , and Mr. Harris of Maryland ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security , 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 Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit certain advertising with respect to the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act . 2. Prohibition on certain advertising with respect to the Immigration Detention Ombudsman Section 405 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 205 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Advertisement The Secretary may not obligate or expend any funds to advertise to the general public, by billboard or otherwise, the office or functions of the Ombudsman. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 261 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Dunn of Florida , Mrs. Cammack , Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia , Mr. Fry , and Mr. Pfluger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 . 2. Prohibition on requiring authorizations for undersea fiber optic cables previously authorized by Federal or State agencies The National Marine Sanctuaries Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 310 the following: 310A. Prohibition on requiring authorizations for undersea fiber optic cables previously authorized by Federal or State agencies (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary may not prohibit or require any authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if a license, lease, or permit has been issued by a Federal or State agency authorizing such installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery. (b) Interagency cooperation The Secretary may direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to engage in interagency cooperation under section 304(d) in any Federal agency action described in that section and involving the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 264 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Cohen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to make traditional dining and an alternative, more affordable food and beverage service available to passengers on overnight routes of Amtrak, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Train Establishment of Appetizing Table Service Act or the Train EATS Act . 2. Food and beverage service requirements on overnight routes of Amtrak (a) In general Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 24324. Food and beverage service requirements on overnight routes of Amtrak. (a) In general On each covered route, Amtrak shall make available— (1) to the extend practicable, in accordance with subsection (b), traditional dining; and (2) to all passengers an alternative food and beverage service that is more affordable than traditional dining. (b) Priority of traditional dining capacity On each covered route on which traditional dining is available, Amtrak shall offer any traditional dining capacity not otherwise used by passengers in First Class or Business Class to passengers traveling in Coach Class (or other base fare class ticket) for a fee on a first-come, first-serve basis. (c) Traditional dining meal options Amtrak shall ensure that traditional dining on a covered route includes— (1) a healthy meal option; and (2) upon pre-order from a passenger to whom traditional dining is offered, meals that satisfy the dietary restrictions of the passenger. (d) Regulations The Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered route The term covered route means a rail passenger transportation route operated by Amtrak that is scheduled to depart and arrive on different dates. (2) Healthy meal option The term healthy meal option means a meal the nutritional contents of which are consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans established under section 301 of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5341 ). (3) Traditional dining With respect to rail passenger transportation, the term traditional dining means a food and beverage service— (A) for which a passenger is seated at a table in a car designated solely for such food and beverage service to order and eat a meal; and (B) that is serviced by wait staff. . (b) Clerical amendments The analysis for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 24324. Food and beverage service requirements on overnight routes of Amtrak. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 270 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Dunn of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To authorize the waiver of costs of activities relating to evacuation of United States citizens when their lives are endangered by war or acts of terrorism.

1. Waiver of costs of activities relating to evacuation of United States citizens when their lives are endangered by war or acts of terrorism Section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2671 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) With regard to the repatriations loan program, the Secretary of State is authorized to waive the costs of activities relating to evacuation of United States citizens when their lives are endangered by war or acts of terrorism. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 272 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mrs. Fischbach (for herself, Ms. Tenney , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Ezell , Mr. Stauber , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Kustoff , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Bost , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Collins , Mr. Finstad , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Mann , Mr. Taylor , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Moran , Mr. Guest , Mr. Onder , Mr. Babin , and Mr. Latta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025 . 2. Prohibition on abortion (a) Prohibition No Federal funds may be provided (directly or indirectly, including through contract or subcontract) to an entity unless the entity certifies that, during the period for which such funds are provided, the entity will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion. (b) Exception Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to an abortion where— (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or (2) a physician certifies that the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-threatening physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. (c) Definitions In this section, the term entity means the entire legal entity, including any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such entity.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 273 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Gill of Texas (for himself, Ms. Mace , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Burlison , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Ms. Malliotakis , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Wied , Mr. Moore of West Virginia , Ms. Boebert , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Crane , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Self , Mr. Hudson , Mrs. Houchin , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Mills , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Yakym , Mr. Rulli , Mr. Biggs of Arizona , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Messmer , Mr. Downing , Mr. McGuire , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Perry , Mr. Harris of Maryland , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Fry , Mr. Babin , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Hern of Oklahoma , Mr. Begich , Mr. Harris of North Carolina , Mr. Evans of Colorado , Mr. Harrigan , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Dunn of Florida , Mr. Finstad , Mr. Norman , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Langworthy , Mr. Ellzey , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Barrett , Mr. Gooden , Mr. Rogers of Kentucky , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona , Mr. Moran , Mr. Hunt , Mr. Guest , Mr. Bean of Florida , Ms. Foxx , Ms. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Taylor , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Bost , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Collins , Mr. Estes , Mr. Alford , Mr. Clyde , Mrs. Luna , Mr. Bergman , Mr. Schmidt , Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Ciscomani , Mrs. Fischbach , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Moore of Utah , Mr. Carter of Georgia , and Mr. McDowell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to continue to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Return Excessive Migrants and Asylees to International Neighbors in Mexico Act of 2025 or the REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025 . 2. Migrant Protection Protocols Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall implement the Migrant Protection Protocols in accordance with the memorandum of Secretary of Homeland Security Nielsen entitled Policy Guidance for Implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols , dated January 25, 2019.