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I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3426 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mr. Shreve (for himself and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025 . 2. Reducing costs related to courthouses (a) In general Chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, as amended by this act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 3320. Reducing costs related to courthouses (a) Limitation on new courthouses The Administrator of General Services may not commence construction of any new courthouse if— (1) construction has not begun on or before the date of enactment of this section; and (2) the design and construction of the new courthouse fails to comply, at a minimum, with the courtroom sharing requirements described in subsection (b). (b) Courtroom sharing requirements defined The term courtroom sharing requirements means— (1) in courthouses with 10 or more active district judges, 2 courtrooms per 3 active district judges, except such courthouses may contain not less than 9 courtrooms for active district judges; (2) in courthouses with 3 or more bankruptcy judges, 1 courtroom per 2 bankruptcy judges; (3) in courthouses with 3 or more senior district judges, 1 courtroom per 2 senior district judges; and (4) in courthouses with 3 or more magistrate judges, 1 courtroom per 2 magistrate judges. (c) United States Courts Design Guide Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Design Guide for courthouses shall be updated to incorporate courtroom sharing requirements to the maximum extent practicable. (d) Utilization If a new courthouse will add capacity in the inventory of the General Services Administration, existing space in the same courthouse complex must be fully utilized or relinquished from the inventory of the General Services Administration. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3320. Reducing costs related to courthouses. .
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3426 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works AN ACT To amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025 . 2. Reducing costs related to courthouses (a) In general Chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, as amended by this act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 3320. Reducing costs related to courthouses (a) Limitation on new courthouses The Administrator of General Services may not commence construction of any new courthouse if— (1) construction has not begun on or before the date of enactment of this section; and (2) the design and construction of the new courthouse fails to comply, at a minimum, with the courtroom sharing requirements described in subsection (b). (b) Courtroom sharing requirements defined The term courtroom sharing requirements means— (1) in courthouses with 10 or more active district judges, 2 courtrooms per 3 active district judges, except such courthouses may contain not less than 9 courtrooms for active district judges; (2) in courthouses with 3 or more bankruptcy judges, 1 courtroom per 2 bankruptcy judges; (3) in courthouses with 3 or more senior district judges, 1 courtroom per 2 senior district judges; and (4) in courthouses with 3 or more magistrate judges, 1 courtroom per 2 magistrate judges. (c) United States Courts Design Guide Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Design Guide for courthouses shall be updated to incorporate courtroom sharing requirements to the maximum extent practicable. (d) Utilization If a new courthouse will add capacity in the inventory of the General Services Administration, existing space in the same courthouse complex must be fully utilized or relinquished from the inventory of the General Services Administration. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3320. Reducing costs related to courthouses. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 197 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3426 [Report No. 119–240] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mr. Shreve (for himself and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure September 8, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025 . 2. Reducing costs related to courthouses (a) In general Chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, as amended by this act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 3320. Reducing costs related to courthouses (a) Limitation on new courthouses The Administrator of General Services may not commence construction of any new courthouse if— (1) construction has not begun on or before the date of enactment of this section; and (2) the design and construction of the new courthouse fails to comply, at a minimum, with the courtroom sharing requirements described in subsection (b). (b) Courtroom sharing requirements defined The term courtroom sharing requirements means— (1) in courthouses with 10 or more active district judges, 2 courtrooms per 3 active district judges, except such courthouses may contain not less than 9 courtrooms for active district judges; (2) in courthouses with 3 or more bankruptcy judges, 1 courtroom per 2 bankruptcy judges; (3) in courthouses with 3 or more senior district judges, 1 courtroom per 2 senior district judges; and (4) in courthouses with 3 or more magistrate judges, 1 courtroom per 2 magistrate judges. (c) United States Courts Design Guide Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Design Guide for courthouses shall be updated to incorporate courtroom sharing requirements to the maximum extent practicable. (d) Utilization If a new courthouse will add capacity in the inventory of the General Services Administration, existing space in the same courthouse complex must be fully utilized or relinquished from the inventory of the General Services Administration. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3320. Reducing costs related to courthouses. .

September 8, 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. 3428 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review of the Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review Act . 2. Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions (a) GAO report (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall initiate a review of the Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions. (2) Requirements In conducting the review under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall— (A) review the ethics policies and practices of each Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commission; (B) review the practices each Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commission uses to communicate with the general public; (C) review current Federal responsibilities at each Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commission, including the types of actions taken by relevant Federal agencies in carrying out such responsibilities; (D) describe the level and sources of Federal and State funding received by each Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commission; (E) identify duties and responsibilities of each Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commission that may be duplicative of, or overlap with, other Federal authorities; and (F) review policies and best practices of each Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commission for reporting activities of the Commission. (3) Report Upon completion of the review conducted under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing— (A) the findings of such review; and (B) any recommendations, including any recommendations for statutory or administrative changes or changes to ethics policies and practices, to increase the transparency or congressional oversight of the Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions. (b) Plan for compliance Not later than 90 days after the Comptroller General submits the report required under subsection (a)(3), and annually thereafter for five years, each Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commission shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a plan detailing actions such Commission has taken to comply with the recommendations contained in such report. (c) Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commission defined In this section, the term Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commission means— (1) the Susquehanna River Basin Commission created by the Susquehanna River Basin Compact to which consent was given by Public Law 91–575 (84 Stat. 1509); (2) the Delaware River Basin Commission created by the Delaware River Basin Compact to which consent was given by Public Law 87–328 (75 Stat. 688); and (3) the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin created by the Potomac River Basin Compact to which consent was given by Public Law 91–407 (84 Stat. 856).

Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3431 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Ms. Brownley introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to update the Federal purchase requirement to ensure the use of 100 percent renewable energy by 2050, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Green Energy for Federal Buildings Act . 2. Federal purchase requirement Section 203 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15852 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) Not less than 7.5 percent in fiscal years 2013 through 2019. ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (4) Not less than 35 percent in fiscal years 2030 through 2039. (5) Not less than 75 percent in fiscal years 2040 through 2049. (6) Not less than 100 percent in fiscal year 2050 and each fiscal year thereafter. ; and (2) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) Feasibility In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall seek to ensure that, to the maximum extent economically feasible and technically practicable, the Federal Government consumes renewable energy produced— (1) on-site at a Federal facility; (2) on Federal lands; or (3) on Indian land as defined in section 2601 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 25 U.S.C. 3501 ). .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3433 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mr. Donalds introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Wilderness Act to allow certain entities to use unmanned aircraft systems within wilderness areas, potential wilderness areas, and wilderness study areas.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wilderness Inclusion for Limited-use Drones Act of 2025 or the WILD Act of 2025 . 2. Use of unmanned aircraft systems within wilderness Section 4(d) of the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1133(d) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) (A) A Federal, State, local, or Tribal agency may use and operate an unmanned aircraft system within a wilderness area designated by this Act, potential wilderness area, or wilderness study area identified pursuant to section 603 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1782 ) to— (i) carry out environmental monitoring and research activities, including with respect to harmful algal blooms and invasive species; (ii) carry out law enforcement and search and rescue activities, including such activities carried out by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection; and (iii) monitor the effects of a natural disaster. (B) In this paragraph: (i) The term natural disaster has the meaning given the term in section 602(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5195a(a) ). (ii) The term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given the term in section 44801(12) of title 49, United States Code. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3440 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Ms. Gillen (for herself and Mr. Bresnahan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend section 133 of title 23, United States Code, to include roundabouts as eligible projects under the surface transportation block grant program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Traffic Safety Enhancement Act of 2025 . 2. Surface transportation block grant program Section 133(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (25) Construction of roundabouts. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3441 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mr. Green of Tennessee (for himself and Mr. Lynch ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish additional presumptions of service connection for certain diseases that occur in veterans who suffered toxic exposure while serving at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025 . 2. Presumption of service connection for certain diseases that occur in veterans who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan Section 1120(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (15) as paragraph (16); and (2) by inserting, after paragraph (14), the following new paragraph (15): (15) In the case of a veteran who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, the following diseases, in addition to diseases specified in other paragraphs of this subsection: (A) Any cancer. (B) Any thyroid disease. (C) Any bone disease. (D) Any cardiovascular disease. (E) Any skin disease. (F) Any neurological disease. (G) Any reproductive disease. (H) Any respiratory disease. (I) Any endocrine disease. (J) Any liver disease. (K) Any kidney disease. (L) Any blood disorder. (M) Primary immune regulatory disorders. (N) Medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness. (O) Cataracts. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3442 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mrs. Hayes (for herself, Mr. Jackson of Illinois , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Casten , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Ms. Norton , and Mr. Figures ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to increase the Federal cost share for supplemental nutrition assistance program administration to improve staffing and retention, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025 . 2. Cost share for SNAP administration for staffing and retention Section 16 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2025 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking subsection (k) and inserting subsections (k) and (m) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (l) Wage standards for State agency personnel Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025 , wages of State agency personnel administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program shall be— (1) not less than the appropriate rate of pay that would be payable to Federal employees under subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code; and (2) updated annually by not less than any increase in that rate of pay, including locality adjustments. (m) Administrative cost-Sharing for staffing and retention (1) In General On approval of a wage plan submitted by a State agency under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall pay to each State agency an amount equal to 100 percent of all administrative personnel costs incurred by the State agency in carrying out the supplemental nutrition assistance program, including all costs associated with— (A) processing, hiring, and training new employees in accordance with the standards described in section 11(e)(6)(B); (B) maintaining those personnel costs; and (C) complying with the wage standards described in subsection (l). (2) Approval of wage plans Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025 , a State agency shall submit to the Secretary for approval the personnel wage plans implemented by the State agency to carry out subsection (l), including the position titles, duties, wages, and appropriate rates of pay of employees. (3) Maintenance of effort The Secretary shall make payments to a State agency under paragraph (1) only if the State agency uses the funds received— (A) to supplement, not supplant, non-Federal funds used for existing administrative personnel costs under subsection (a); and (B) for existing or additional full-time equivalent positions above the number of positions that were held in the State or sub-State area in fiscal year 2024. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3446 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mr. Huizenga (for himself, Mr. Barr , Mr. Meuser , and Mr. Rose ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to revise the membership requirements for the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FDIC Board Accountability Act . 2. FDIC Board of Directors Section 2 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1812 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding and at the end; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and inserting the following: (B) 4 of whom shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who are citizens of the United States, 1 of whom shall have State bank supervisory experience, and separately 1 of whom shall have demonstrated primary experience working in or supervising depository institutions having less than $10,000,000,000 in total assets. ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (3) Non-voting status of the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection The Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall serve as a non-voting observer to the Board of Directors of the Corporation. ; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: No individual may be appointed as a member for more than two terms. ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (4) Maximum length of service Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no person shall serve as a member for more than twelve years in total. ; (3) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) by striking Consumer Financial Protection Bureau each place such term appears and inserting Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection ; and (B) by inserting or observer, as the case may be, after member ; and (4) in subsection (f)(2), by striking or of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau .
IB Union Calendar No. 201 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3446 [Report No. 119–244] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mr. Huizenga (for himself, Mr. Barr , Mr. Meuser , and Mr. Rose ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services September 8, 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 Federal Deposit Insurance Act to revise the membership requirements for the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FDIC Board Accountability Act . 2. FDIC Board of Directors Section 2 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1812 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding and at the end; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and inserting the following: (B) 4 of whom shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who are citizens of the United States, 1 of whom shall have State bank supervisory experience, and separately 1 of whom shall have demonstrated primary experience working in or supervising depository institutions having less than $10,000,000,000 in total assets. ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (3) Non-voting status of the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection The Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall serve as a non-voting observer to the Board of Directors of the Corporation. ; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: No individual may be appointed as a member for more than two terms. ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (4) Maximum length of service Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no person shall serve as a member for more than twelve years in total. ; (3) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) by striking Consumer Financial Protection Bureau each place such term appears and inserting Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection ; and (B) by inserting or observer, as the case may be, after member ; and (4) in subsection (f)(2), by striking or of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau .

September 8, 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. 3448 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mr. Jackson of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to establish additional payments for unborn livestock under the livestock indemnity payment program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Livestock Indemnity Program Enhancement Act of 2025 or the LIP Enhancement Act of 2025 . 2. Additional payment for unborn livestock Section 1501(b) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9081(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Additional payment for unborn livestock (A) In general In the case of unborn livestock death losses incurred on or after January 1, 2025, the Secretary shall make an additional payment to eligible producers on farms that have incurred such losses in excess of the normal mortality due to a condition specified in paragraph (1). (B) Payment rate Additional payments under subparagraph (A) shall be made at a rate— (i) determined by the Secretary; and (ii) less than or equal to 85 percent of the payment rate established with respect to the lowest weight class of the livestock, as determined by the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency. (C) Payment amount The amount of a payment to an eligible producer that has incurred unborn livestock death losses shall be equal to the payment rate determined under subparagraph (B) multiplied, in the case of livestock described in— (i) subparagraph (A), (B), or (F) of subsection (a)(4), by 1; (ii) subparagraph (D) of such subsection, by 2; (iii) subparagraph (E) of such subsection, by 12; and (iv) subparagraph (G) of such subsection, by the average number of birthed animals (for one gestation cycle) for the species of each such livestock, as determined by the Secretary. (D) Unborn livestock death losses defined In this paragraph, the term unborn livestock death losses means losses of any livestock described in subparagraph (A), (B), (D), (E), (F), or (G) of subsection (a)(4) that was gestating on the date of the death of the livestock. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3451 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mr. Kennedy of Utah introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

1. Bonneville Shoreline Trail feasibility study Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (50) Bonneville Shoreline Trail The Bonneville Shoreline Trail, a system of trails and potential trails extending approximately 280 miles from the Idaho-Utah border to Nephi, Utah, following the Bonneville bench that was created by the historic Lake Bonneville. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3459 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mr. Mullin (for himself and Mr. Edwards ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize real property acquired with assistance under chapter 1 of such title to be transferred to certain entities for the development of transit-oriented dwelling units, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empty Lots to Housing Act . 2. Transfer of real property no longer needed (a) In general Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 180. Transfer of real property no longer needed (a) In general If a recipient of assistance under this chapter decides real property acquired at least in part with such assistance is no longer needed for the purpose for which such real property was acquired, the Secretary may authorize the recipient to transfer such real property, with no further obligation to the Government, to— (1) a local governmental authority or nonprofit organization for the development of transit-oriented dwelling unit; or (2) to a third-party entity for the development of transit-oriented dwelling units, if the Secretary determines that— (A) a local government authority or nonprofit organization is unable to receive the real property; (B) the overall benefit of allowing the transfer of the real property is greater than the interest of the Government in selling the property, after considering fair market value and other factors; and (C) the third-party entity has demonstrated a satisfactory history of construction or operating an affordable housing development. (b) Authorization by the Secretary The Secretary may only authorize a transfer under this section if the Secretary has determined that the recipient has contractually required the entity to which the recipient proposes to transfer the real property to, for the duration of the 30-year period beginning on the date such real property is transferred to such entity— (1) reserve not less than 40 percent of any housing units developed on such real property for families whose adjusted income, as such term is defined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by rule, is less than or equal to 60 percent of the area median income and offer such units to such families with a rent that does not exceed 30 percent of the adjusted income of such family; and (2) of the 40 percent of unit reserved under paragraph (1), reserve not less than 20 percent of such units for families whose income is less than or equal to 30 percent of the area median income. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 180. Transfer of real property no longer needed. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3461 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mr. Ogles (for himself, Mr. Moolenaar , Ms. Stefanik , and Mr. Moore of Alabama ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To require the inclusion of the Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science of China on the entity list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act . 2. Inclusion of Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science of China on entity list (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security shall include on the entity list the Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science of China, including the aliases— (1) the Forensic Identification Center of the Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China; and (2) the Material Identification Center of the Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China. (b) Waiver The President, acting through the Secretary of Commerce, may waive the application of subsection (a) if, not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President submits to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a certification that the Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science of China is not— (1) engaging in an activity contrary to the foreign policy interests of the United States; or (2) implicated in or contributing to abuse or a violation of human rights with respect to the campaign of the People’s Republic of China of repression, mass arbitrary detention, forced labor, and high-technology surveillance against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other members of Muslim minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. (c) Entity list defined In this section, the term entity list means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of the Export Administration Regulations, or successor regulations.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3462 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Ms. Pettersen (for herself and Mr. Valadao ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To establish a task force on street racing.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the They’re Fast, We’re Furious Act of 2025 . 2. Street Racing Prevention and Intervention Task Force (a) Establishment Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall establish a task force to be known as the Street Racing Prevention and Intervention Task Force (hereinafter referred to as the Task Force ). (b) Composition The Task Force shall consist of the following members: (1) 2 members, appointed by the Attorney General, who are employees of the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice. (2) 2 members, appointed by the Secretary of Transportation, who are employees of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (3) 2 members, appointed by the Attorney General, who are representatives of State or local law enforcement agencies. (4) 3 members, appointed by the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who are employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (c) Duties The duties of the Task Force shall include— (1) studying the prevalence and impacts of street racing, vehicle sideshows, and street takeovers; (2) developing best practices for a national approach to combat organized street racing; (3) developing best practices for State and local law enforcement agencies to deal with street racing; (4) developing educational materials on how to prevent and respond to street racing; (5) distributing the materials described under paragraph (4); and (6) coordinating the response of local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies to street racing. (d) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Act, the Task Force shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on the progress the Task Force has made in completing the duties assigned under subsection (c). (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Street racing The term street racing means a race of two or more vehicles on a public road in an area that is not designated for an official race. (2) Vehicle sideshow The term vehicle sideshow means an event of two or more individuals blocking or impeding traffic on a highway for the purpose of performing motor vehicle stunts, motor vehicle speed contests, motor vehicle exhibitions of speed, or reckless driving for spectators.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3469 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mr. Steube (for himself, Mr. Panetta , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Ezell , Mr. Raskin , and Mr. McGovern ) 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 reinstate the deduction for personal casualty losses as in effect prior to the enactment of Public Law 115–97 .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act . 2. Reinstatement of deduction for personal casualty loss (a) In general Section 165(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017. 3. Extension of time to file claim for credit or refund for personal casualty loss deduction (a) In general In the case of a taxpayer who filed a return for a taxable year ending before January 1, 2025, with respect to which a deduction could have been taken by the taxpayer under section 165(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 but for the fact that such deduction was suspended under section 165(h)(5) at the time of filing— (1) the period of limitation prescribed by section 6511(a) of such Code on filing a claim for credit or refund for any such taxable year shall be extended until the date prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act, and (2) section 6511(b)(2) of such Code shall not apply to any claim of credit or refund with respect to such return. (b) Extension restricted to personal casualty loss deduction Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to a claim for credit or refund of a taxpayer to the extent such claim relates to an overpayment attributable to the deduction under section 165(a) for personal casualty losses described in section 165(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3471 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mr. Van Orden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to adjust certain training requirements for certified nursing assistants in nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Certified Nursing Assistant Workforce Improvement Act . 2. Adjusting certain training requirements for certified nursing assistants in nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise section 483.152(a)(5)(i) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, such that, for purposes of the training requirements applicable to nurse aides pursuant to section 1819(f)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(f)(2) ) and section 1919(f)(2) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r(f)(2) ), a registered nurse who provides general supervision for such training must possess a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, without regard to whether any portion of such experience is in the provision of long term care facility services.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3474 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mr. Weber of Texas (for himself and Ms. Sánchez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To clarify that the installation of mechanical insulation property is an energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings for purposes of section 543(f) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act . 2. Installation of mechanical insulation property as an energy or water efficiency measure in Federal buildings (a) Definition of mechanical insulation property Section 543(f)(1) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8253(f)(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (I) Mechanical insulation property The term mechanical insulation property means insulation materials, facings, and accessory products— (i) placed in service— (I) in connection with a mechanical system; and (II) in a manner that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Standard 90.1, as in effect on the date of enactment of this subparagraph; and (ii) which result in a reduction in energy loss from the mechanical system. . (b) Comprehensive energy and water evaluations Section 543(f)(3)(A) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8253(f)(3)(A) ) is amended by inserting , including identification of energy- and water-saving measures (including the installation of mechanical insulation property, if applicable), after a comprehensive energy and water evaluation .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3478 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2025 Mr. McGuire introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to limit penalties relating to the destruction of aircraft to apply only with respect to manned aircraft, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Manned Aircraft Clarification Act . 2. Criminal penalties relating to manned aircraft (a) Destruction of manned aircraft (1) In general Section 32 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the section heading, by inserting manned before aircraft or ; (B) in subsection (a)(1)— (i) by inserting manned before aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction ; and (ii) by inserting manned before civil ; and (C) in subsection (b), by inserting manned before civil each place it appears. (2) Table of sections amendment The table of sections for chapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the item related to section 32 and inserting the following: 32. Destruction of manned aircraft or aircraft facilities. . (b) Aircraft piracy Section 46502(a)(1)(A) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking an aircraft and inserting a manned aircraft .
IB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3481 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for electronic communication relating to educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 . 2. Improvement to certain outreach under Solid Start program of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 6320(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B)— (A) by striking calling and inserting communicating with ; and (B) by inserting through the use of tailored lines of communication, including mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging after Armed Forces ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking tailored mailings and inserting tailored lines of communication, including mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging, . 3. Department of Veterans Affairs use of tailored lines of communication for correspondence relating to educational assistance benefits Section 3680 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) (1) The Secretary shall provide a mechanism by which an eligible veteran or eligible person may use tailored lines of communication to send and receive correspondence with the Department of Veterans related to entitlement to and use of educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary. The Secretary shall ensure that an eligible veteran or eligible person is provided with an opportunity to opt into sending and receiving such correspondence using such lines of communication rather than by mail. (2) The Secretary shall provide to eligible veterans and eligible persons who are enrolled in a course or program of education or training notice of the opportunity to opt in to sending and receiving correspondence using tailored lines of communication pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) In this subsection, the term tailored lines of communication includes mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging. . 4. Extension of certain limits on payments of pension Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031 and inserting January 31, 2033 .

Passed the House of Representatives September 17, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3481 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 19, 2025 Mr. Barrett (for himself and Mr. Tran ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for electronic communication relating to educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 . 2. Department of Veterans Affairs electronic communication relating to educational assistance benefits Section 3680 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) (1) The Secretary shall provide a mechanism by which an eligible veteran or eligible person may electronically send and receive correspondence with the Department of Veterans related to entitlement to and use of educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary. The Secretary shall ensure that an eligible veteran or eligible person is provided with an opportunity to opt into sending and receiving such correspondence electronically rather than by mail. (2) The Secretary shall provide to eligible veterans and eligible persons who are enrolled in a course or program of education or training notice of the opportunity to opt in to sending and receiving correspondence electronically pursuant to paragraph (1). .
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3481 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18 (legislative day, September 16), 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for electronic communication relating to educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 . 2. Improvement to certain outreach under Solid Start program of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 6320(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B)— (A) by striking calling and inserting communicating with ; and (B) by inserting through the use of tailored lines of communication, including mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging after Armed Forces ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking tailored mailings and inserting tailored lines of communication, including mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging, . 3. Department of Veterans Affairs use of tailored lines of communication for correspondence relating to educational assistance benefits Section 3680 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) (1) The Secretary shall provide a mechanism by which an eligible veteran or eligible person may use tailored lines of communication to send and receive correspondence with the Department of Veterans related to entitlement to and use of educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary. The Secretary shall ensure that an eligible veteran or eligible person is provided with an opportunity to opt into sending and receiving such correspondence using such lines of communication rather than by mail. (2) The Secretary shall provide to eligible veterans and eligible persons who are enrolled in a course or program of education or training notice of the opportunity to opt in to sending and receiving correspondence using tailored lines of communication pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) In this subsection, the term tailored lines of communication includes mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging. . 4. Extension of certain limits on payments of pension Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031 and inserting January 31, 2033 .

Passed the House of Representatives September 17, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.