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I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1501 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2025 Mr. Shreve (for himself and Mr. Moore of Utah ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 . 2. Definition of covered project Section 41001(6)(A) of the FAST Act ( 42 U.S.C. 4370m(6)(A) ) is amended by inserting mining, before or any other sector . 3. Prohibition against finalizing, implementing, or enforcing proposed rule related to scope of mining under FAST Act The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule titled Revising Scope of the Mining Sector of Projects That Are Eligible for Coverage Under Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (88 Fed. Reg. 65350; September 22, 2023).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1506 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2025 Mr. Steube (for himself, Ms. Ross , Mr. Moylan , and Mr. Davis of North Carolina ) 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 treat qualified water competency and water safety lesson expenses as medical expenses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Water Instruction for Minors Act of 2025 or the SWIM Act of 2025 . 2. Certain amounts paid for water competency and life saving water safety lessons (a) In general Section 213(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting , or , and by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph: (E) for qualified water competency and water safety lesson expenses. . (b) Qualified water competency and water safety lesson expenses Section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) Qualified water competency and water safety lesson expenses (A) In general The term qualified water competency and water safety lesson expenses means amounts paid to participate in basic water safety and basic swimming instruction or for equipment necessary for such participation. (B) Overall dollar limitation The aggregate amount treated as water competency and water safety expenses with respect to any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not exceed $500 ($1,000 in the case of a joint return or a head of household (as defined in section 2(b)). (C) Limitations related to water competency and water safety lessons Amounts paid for lessons described in subparagraph (A) shall be treated as qualified expenses only— (i) if such lessons are focused on water safety and competency lessons and are not intended for competitive swimming or training lessons, and (ii) in the case of amounts paid for any single item equipment, such amounts do not exceed $100. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1507 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2025 Mr. Steube (for himself and Mr. Webster of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating from the People’s Republic of China.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the U.S. Citrus Protection Act . 2. Prohibition on importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating from the People’s Republic of China (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, articles of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating from the People’s Republic of China may not be imported into the United States. (b) Effective date This Act shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1511 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2025 Ms. Van Duyne introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To direct executive branch agencies to conduct a review of redundant positions, to limit civil service hiring, to require agency plans for reductions in force or reorganization, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Expensive Departments & Unnecessary Civil Employees Act or the REDUCE Act . 2. Review of redundant agency activities and positions; limitation on hiring; agency plans for RIF or reorganization (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of each agency of the executive branch of the Federal Government shall review each position within such agency and submit a report to Congress on which such positions are redundant and unnecessary. (b) Hiring limitation (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the head of each such agency may appoint no more than 1 employee for every 4 employees of the agency retiring, transferring, or otherwise separating from the agency after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Application The limitation in paragraph (1) shall apply until the date that the total number of employees at an executive branch agency is equal to or less than 80 percent of the total number of such employees at such agency on the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) RIF or reorganization plan The head of each such agency shall determine which agency components should be eliminated or combined with another component, and establish a plan to so eliminate or combine (as the case may be) such components under a reduction in force or through a reorganization. (d) Exception This section shall not apply to any position or agency component that is critical to national security, public safety, law enforcement, or immigration enforcement, as determined by the head of each executive branch agency.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1512 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act . 2. Increased reporting regarding Department of State Taiwan guidelines Section 315 of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 (subtitle B of title III of division FF of Public Law 116–260 ; 134 Stat. 3100) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting and any successor document or related document that includes guidance on relations with Taiwan after memorandum ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Periodic reviews and updated reports (1) In general For as long as the Department of State maintains guidance that governs relations with Taiwan as described in subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall— (A) not less than every five years, conduct a review of the Department of State’s guidance that governs relations with Taiwan, including the periodic memorandum entitled, Guidelines on Relations with Taiwan and related documents, and reissue such guidance to executive branch departments and agencies; and (B) not later than 90 days after completing a review required by paragraph (1)(A), submit an updated report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Matters to be included The updated reports required under paragraph (1)(B) shall include— (A) all the information required under subsection (c); and (B) a description of how the updated guidance meets the goals and objectives described in subsection (b). .

Passed the House of Representatives May 5, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1512 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2025 Mrs. Wagner (for herself, Mr. Connolly , and Mr. Lieu ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines.

1. Periodic reviews and updated reports of the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines under the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 Section 315 of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116–260 ; 134 Stat. 3100) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1), by adding at the end before ; and the following: and any successor document or related document disseminating such guidance ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Periodic reviews and updated reports (1) In general For as long as the Department of State’s guidance that governs relations with Taiwan described in subsection (a) remains in effect, the Secretary of State shall conduct periodic reviews as described in subsection (a) and submit updated reports as described in subsection (c) not less frequently than every two years following the submission of the initial report described in subsection (c). (2) Matters to be included Such updated reports shall include— (A) a description of how the guidance meets the goals and objectives described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b); and (B) an identification of opportunities and plans to lift self-imposed restrictions on relations with Taiwan. .
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1512 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 6, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations AN ACT To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act . 2. Increased reporting regarding Department of State Taiwan guidelines Section 315 of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 (subtitle B of title III of division FF of Public Law 116–260 ; 134 Stat. 3100) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting and any successor document or related document that includes guidance on relations with Taiwan after memorandum ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Periodic reviews and updated reports (1) In general For as long as the Department of State maintains guidance that governs relations with Taiwan as described in subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall— (A) not less than every five years, conduct a review of the Department of State’s guidance that governs relations with Taiwan, including the periodic memorandum entitled, Guidelines on Relations with Taiwan and related documents, and reissue such guidance to executive branch departments and agencies; and (B) not later than 90 days after completing a review required by paragraph (1)(A), submit an updated report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Matters to be included The updated reports required under paragraph (1)(B) shall include— (A) all the information required under subsection (c); and (B) a description of how the updated guidance meets the goals and objectives described in subsection (b). .

Passed the House of Representatives May 5, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1513 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2025 Mr. Wied (for himself, Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mr. Crank , Mr. Collins , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Finstad , and Mr. Rutherford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , 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 repeal programs relating to funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act . 2. Repeal of charging and fueling infrastructure grants (a) Authorization of appropriations Section 11101(b) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 ; 135 Stat. 444) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (G) as subparagraphs (C) through (F), respectively; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking paragraph (1)(G) and inserting paragraph (1)(F) . (b) Grant program Section 151 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (e)(2), by striking , including through funds awarded through the grant program under subsection (f), ; and (2) by striking subsection (f). 3. Repeal of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (a) Rescission The unobligated amounts made available under paragraph (2) in the matter under the heading highway infrastructure programs under the heading Federal Highway Administration under the heading Department of Transportation in title VIII of division J of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 ; 135 Stat. 1419) are rescinded. (b) Termination Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning on the date of enactment of this Act— (1) the program under paragraph (2) in the matter under the heading highway infrastructure programs under the heading Federal Highway Administration under the heading Department of Transportation in title VIII of division J of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 ; 135 Stat. 1419) is terminated; and (2) no funds may used to carry out that program.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1516 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Mr. Baird introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of State to report an assessment of the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau, including whether the Bureau should be maintained, explanations of its function, and cost analysis of the Bureau.

1. Report on function of conflict and stabilization operations bureau (a) In general The Secretary of State submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees no more than 180 days after the passage of this bill concerning the Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau (referred to as the Bureau ). (b) Composition The report shall consist of— (1) a bottom-line assessment as to whether the Bureau should be maintained; (2) an explanation of the unique function the Bureau serves; (3) an analysis of the costs associated with the function of the Bureau, including— (A) potential costs related to the dissolution of the Bureau; and (B) potential savings, both immediate and long-term, related to the dissolution of the Bureau; and (4) a plan detailing which, if any, functions or personnel of the Bureau would be absorbed by other Bureaus at the Department. (c) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1517 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Mr. Tonko ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025 . 2. Allowing physical therapists to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare (a) In general The first sentence of section 1842(b)(6) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395u(b)(6) ) is amended by striking , and (J) and all that follows through physicians’ services furnished by physicians. and inserting , and (J) in the case of outpatient physical therapy services furnished by physical therapists, subparagraph (D) of this sentence shall apply to such services and therapists in the same manner as such subparagraph applies to physicians’ services furnished by physicians. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1522 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Mr. Connolly (for himself, Mr. Valadao , Ms. Budzinski , Mr. Bacon , Ms. Barragán , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mrs. Ramirez , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Sherrill , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Norton , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mrs. Kim , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. Amo , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Mr. Casar , Ms. Brownley , Ms. Houlahan , Mr. Schneider , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Tonko , and Mr. Neguse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that civilian service in a temporary position after December 31, 1988, may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Retirement Fairness Act . 2. Creditable service for temporary employees serving after 1988 (a) In general Section 8411(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking performed before January 1, 1989, . (b) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any individual who is an employee (as that term is defined in paragraph (11) of section 8401 of title 5, United States Code), including temporary employees of the United States Postal Service, or a Member (as that term is defined in paragraph (20) of such section) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Notification The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall notify agency Chief Human Capital Officers or other appropriate agency officials for purposes of providing notice to employees and Members who are eligible to make a deposit for service by operation of the amendment made by subsection (a). (d) Regulations The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall promulgate regulations to carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1523 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Ms. DeGette (for herself, Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Crow , and Ms. Schrier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide for the inclusion of virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act or the PREVENT DIABETES Act . 2. Inclusion of virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers in MDPP Expanded Model (a) In general Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall revise the regulations under parts 410 and 424 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, to provide that, for the period beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2030— (1) an entity may participate in the MDPP by offering only online MDPP services via synchronous or asynchronous technology or telecommunications if such entity meets the conditions for enrollment as an MDPP supplier (as specified in section 424.205(b) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)); (2) if an entity participates in the MDPP in the manner described in paragraph (1) — (A) the administrative location of such entity shall be the address of the entity on file under the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program; and (B) in the case of online MDPP services furnished by such entity to an MDPP beneficiary who was not located in the same State as the entity at the time such services were furnished, the entity shall not be prohibited from submitting a claim for payment for such services solely by reason of the location of such beneficiary at such time; and (3) no limit is applied on the number of times an individual may enroll in the MDPP. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) MDPP The term MDPP means the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program conducted under section 1115A of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315a ), as described in the final rule published in the Federal Register entitled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2024 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; Medicare Advantage; Medicare and Medicaid Provider and Supplier Enrollment Policies; and Basic Health Program (88 Fed. Reg. 78818 (November 16, 2023)) (or a successor regulation). (2) Regulatory terms The terms Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program , full CDC DPRP recognition , MDPP beneficiary , MDPP services , and MDPP supplier have the meanings given each such term in section 410.79(b) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1524 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Mr. Gottheimer (for himself, Mr. Moskowitz , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , and Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require silent alarms in elementary schools and secondary schools, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alyssa’s Legacy Youth in Schools Safety Alert Act or the ALYSSA Act . 2. Requiring silent alarms in schools (a) Local educational agency plans Section 1112(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6312(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5)(B)(ii)(III), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end; (3) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (8) ensure that each school served by the local educational agency is prepared to address a school security emergency, including through the use of panic alarms (as defined in section 8549D). . (b) Condition of receipt of funds Subpart 2 of part F of title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7901 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 8549D. School security (a) In general As a condition of receipt of funds under this Act, each local educational agency shall ensure that each elementary school and secondary school served by such local educational agency is equipped with at least one panic alarm for use in a school security emergency (including a non-fire evacuation, lockdown, or active shooter situation). (b) Panic alarm defined For purposes of this section and section 1112(c)(8), the term panic alarm means a silent security system signal generated by the manual activation of a device intended to signal a life-threatening or emergency situation requiring a response from law enforcement. .
IB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1526 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 as the NORRA of 2025 . 2. Limitation on authority of united states district courts to provide injunctive relief (a) In general Chapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding any other provision of law, no United States district court shall issue any order providing for injunctive relief, except in the case of such an order that is applicable only to limit the actions of a party to the case before such district court with respect to the party seeking injunctive relief from such district court and non-parties represented by such a party acting in a representative capacity pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (b) If a case is brought by two or more States located in different circuits challenging an action by the executive branch, that case shall be referred to a three-judge panel selected pursuant to section 2284, except that the selection of judges shall be random, and not by the chief judge of the circuit. The three-judge panel may issue an injunction that would otherwise be prohibited under subsection (a), and shall consider the interest of justice, the risk of irreparable harm to non-parties, and the preservation of the constitutional separation of powers in determining whether to issue such an order. (c) An appeal of an order granting or denying injunctive relief pursuant to subsection (b) may lie to the circuit embracing the district or to the Supreme Court, at the preference of the party. . (b) Table of sections The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief. .

Passed the House of Representatives April 9, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1526 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Van Orden , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Rogue Rulings Act as the NORRA . 2. Limitation on authority of united states district courts to provide injunctive relief (a) In general Chapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no United States district court shall issue any order providing for injunctive relief, except in the case of such an order that is applicable only to limit the actions of a party to the case before such district court with respect to the party seeking injunctive relief from such district court. . (b) Table of sections The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief. .
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1526 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 10, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 as the NORRA of 2025 . 2. Limitation on authority of united states district courts to provide injunctive relief (a) In general Chapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding any other provision of law, no United States district court shall issue any order providing for injunctive relief, except in the case of such an order that is applicable only to limit the actions of a party to the case before such district court with respect to the party seeking injunctive relief from such district court and non-parties represented by such a party acting in a representative capacity pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (b) If a case is brought by two or more States located in different circuits challenging an action by the executive branch, that case shall be referred to a three-judge panel selected pursuant to section 2284, except that the selection of judges shall be random, and not by the chief judge of the circuit. The three-judge panel may issue an injunction that would otherwise be prohibited under subsection (a), and shall consider the interest of justice, the risk of irreparable harm to non-parties, and the preservation of the constitutional separation of powers in determining whether to issue such an order. (c) An appeal of an order granting or denying injunctive relief pursuant to subsection (b) may lie to the circuit embracing the district or to the Supreme Court, at the preference of the party. . (b) Table of sections The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief. .

Passed the House of Representatives April 9, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 27 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1526 [Report No. 119–40] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Van Orden , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary March 25, 2025 Additional sponsors: Mr. Gooden , Mr. Harris of North Carolina , Mrs. Luna , Mr. Schmidt , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Langworthy , Mr. McGuire , Mr. Self , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Meuser , Mr. Babin , and Mr. LaLota March 25, 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 February 24, 2025 A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 as the NORRA of 2025 . 2. Limitation on authority of united states district courts to provide injunctive relief (a) In general Chapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), notwithstanding any other provision of law, no United States district court shall issue any order providing for injunctive relief, except in the case of such an order that is applicable only to limit the actions of a party to the case before such district court with respect to the party seeking injunctive relief from such district court and non-parties represented by such a party acting in a representative capacity pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (b) If a case is brought by two or more States located in different circuits challenging an action by the executive branch, that case shall be referred to a three-judge panel selected pursuant to section 2284, except that the selection of judges shall be random, and not by the chief judge of the circuit. The three-judge panel may issue an injunction that would otherwise be prohibited under subsection (a), and shall consider the interest of justice, the risk of irreparable harm to non-parties, and the preservation of the constitutional separation of powers in determining whether to issue such an order. (c) An appeal of an order granting or denying injunctive relief pursuant to subsection (b) may lie to the circuit embracing the district or to the Supreme Court, at the preference of the party. . (b) Table of sections The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief. .

March 25, 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. 1528 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Mr. Johnson of South Dakota (for himself, Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Davidson , Mr. LaMalfa , and Mr. Finstad ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the America Works Act of 2025 . 2. Amendments (a) Amendments to the food and nutrition act of 2008 Section 6(o) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 is amended— (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) Exception Paragraph (2) shall not apply to an individual if the individual is— (A) under 18 or over 65 years of age; (B) medically certified as physically or mentally unfit for employment; (C) is a parent or other member of a household with responsibility for a dependent child under 7 years of age; (D) otherwise exempt under subsection (d)(2); or (E) a pregnant woman. , and (2) by amending subparagraph (4)(A) to read as follows: (A) In general On the request of a State agency and with the support of the chief executive officer of the State, the Secretary may waive the applicability of paragraph (2) to any group of individuals in the State if the Secretary makes the determination that the county or county-equivalent in which the individuals reside has an unemployment rate of over 10 percent. , and (b) Conforming amendment Section 311 of title II of division C of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 ( Public Law 118–5 ; 137 STAT. 36) is amended by striking subsection (b).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1531 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Mr. Lucas (for himself and Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act . 2. Statement of policy regarding the exclusion of representatives of the people’s republic of china from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger (a) In general If the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act ( 22 U.S.C. 3302(c) ), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People’s Republic of China, it is the policy of the United States to seek to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China, to the maximum extent practicable, from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1) The Group of Twenty. (2) The Bank for International Settlements. (3) The Financial Stability Board. (4) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6) The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Policy advancement The Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, shall take all necessary steps to advance the policy set forth in subsection (a). (c) Waiver The President may waive the application of subsection (a) with respect to an organization upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate— (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (d) Sunset This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of— (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1536 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Mr. Moylan (for himself and Ms. King-Hinds ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To allow certain foreign air carriers to stop in Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands in the course of transportation of passengers or cargo in either direction between a place in the United States and a place outside the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pacific Island Flight Alternatives Act of 2025 or PIFAA . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Limited air competition has made flights from Guam to the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands or to Hawaii exceedingly expensive. (2) The airports of Antonio B. Won Pat Guam International Airport (IATA: GUM), Francisco C. Ada Saipan International Airport (IATA: SPN), Francisco Manglona Borja Tinian International Airport (IATA: TIQ), and Benjamin Taisacan Manglona Rota International Airport (IATA: ROP) rely on foreign air carriers for travel. (3) The nations of Japan, Philippines, and the Republic of Korea have been critical allies for the United States within the Indo-Pacific region. (4) The nations of Japan, Philippines, and the Republic of Korea and the air carriers of such nations have been vital in supplementing deficiencies of United States air carriers when flying between the United States and other Pacific Islands. 3. Air commerce in Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Section 41703 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Air commerce in Guam and Northern Mariana Islands (1) In general For purposes of subsection (c), passengers or cargo added to or removed from an authorized Pacific aircraft at a place in Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands in the course of transportation of such passengers or cargo in either direction between a place in the United States and a place outside the United States shall not be deemed to have broken the international journey of such authorized Pacific aircraft. (2) Authorized Pacific aircraft In this subsection, the term authorized Pacific aircraft means an aircraft registered to a foreign air carrier from Japan, Philippines, or the Republic of Korea that holds a permit under section 41302. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1537 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To permit individuals 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury service in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act of 2025 . 2. Permitting individuals 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury service in Superior Court of the District of Columbia Section 11–1908(b), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended— (1) by striking or (4) and inserting (4) ; and (2) by striking the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting ; or (5) excluded by the Court upon the request of the individual if the individual is 70 years of age or older. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1539 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Mr. Obernolte (for himself, Mr. Mullin , Mr. Crenshaw , and Ms. Craig ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the types of devices for which required labeling may be made available solely by electronic means, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act . 2. Allowing required labeling of devices to be made available solely by electronic means Section 502(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 352(f) ) is amended to read as follows: (f) (1) Unless its labeling bears (A) adequate directions for use; and (B) such adequate warnings against use in those pathological conditions or by children where its use may be dangerous to health, or against unsafe dosage or methods or duration of administration or application, in such manner and form, as are necessary for the protection of users, except that where any requirement of clause (A) of this subparagraph, as applied to any drug or device, is not necessary for the protection of the public health, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations exempting such drug or device from such requirement. (2) Subject to subparagraph (3), required labeling for devices (including in vitro diagnostic devices) may be made available solely by electronic means, provided that— (A) such required labeling is readily accessible to intended users of such devices; (B) the manufacturer affords intended users of such devices the opportunity to request the required labeling in paper form, and upon such request, promptly provides the requested information in paper form without additional cost; and (C) the label affixed to the device or its immediate container includes all information in compliance with this Act and the regulations thereunder or any applicable order of the Secretary under subparagraph (3)(A). (3) (A) With respect to devices for which labeling is made available solely by electronic means, the Secretary may issue an order establishing requirements in addition to, or exceptions from, the requirements under subparagraph (2) for the label affixed to a device type. (B) Notwithstanding subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, such order shall be published in the Federal Register, following publication of a proposed order in the Federal Register and consideration of comments to a public docket. (C) Such order may require the label of a device to contain certain information or comply with certain conditions only if the Secretary determines such requirement is necessary to provide a reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1545 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Mr. Subramanyam (for himself, Ms. Norton , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Jackson of Illinois , Ms. Jacobs , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Fields , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida , and Mr. Huffman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accountability in Government Efficiency Act . 2. Report on actions taken by Department of Government Efficiency (a) Report The Comptroller General of the United States shall prepare a report on the actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency, as established by Executive Order 14158 (related to establishing and implementing the President’s Department of Government Efficiency ), and shall include in the report— (1) an analysis of the effects of such actions, including actions resulting in the reduction of the number of employees in the civil service, the termination of Federal programs, and the pausing and restarting of Federal programs, on the long-term financial, public health, and safety interests of the United States; and (2) the extent to which the Department of Government Efficiency has carried out such actions in compliance with section 552a of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Privacy Act of 1974 ) and chapter 131 of such title. (b) Deadline for submission The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit the report prepared under subsection (a) to Congress not later than December 31, 2025.
IB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1549 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025 . 2. China financial threat mitigation (a) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Secretary of State, shall conduct a study and issue a report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China that includes— (1) an assessment of the effects of significant risks in the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China on the United States and global financial systems; (2) a description of the policies the United States Government is adopting to protect the financial stability of the United States and the global economy from any risks described under paragraph (1); (3) a description and evaluation of the transparency, completeness, and reliability of Chinese economic data; and (4) recommendations for additional actions the United States Government, including United States representatives at relevant international organizations, should take to strengthen international cooperation to monitor and mitigate such financial stability risks and protect United States interests. (b) Transmission of report The Secretary of the Treasury shall transmit the report required under subsection (a) to the Committees on Financial Services and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and Foreign Relations of the Senate, and to the United States representatives at relevant international organizations, as appropriate. (c) Classification of report The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified, but may contain a classified annex. (d) Publication of report The Secretary of the Treasury shall publish the report required under subsection (a) (other than any classified annex) on the website of the Department of the Treasury not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.