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I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3815 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 6, 2025 Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania (for herself, Ms. Scanlon , Ms. Tlaib , Ms. Norton , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Crockett , Ms. Brown , Mr. Cleaver , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Ms. Jayapal , Mrs. Foushee , Ms. Pressley , and Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to strengthen the provision of legal representation to individuals in judicial proceedings that take place after the individual has been arrested in connection with a criminal offense, including at initial appearance.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the True Justice Act of 2025 . 2. Public defender grant program (a) Public defender services grants The Attorney General is authorized to make grants to States, units of local government (as such term is defined in section 901(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10251(a) )), and public defender offices to provide legal representation to individuals in judicial proceedings that take place after the individual has been arrested in connection with a criminal offense, including at initial appearance. (b) Public defender training grants The Attorney General is authorized to make grants to States, units of local government, and non-profit organizations to provide training to public defenders, court-appointed attorneys, and contract attorneys on best practices for representing individuals in judicial proceedings described in subsection (a). (c) Application An entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require. (d) Amount In determining the amount of a grant under this section, the Attorney General shall take into account, with respect to the receiving entity— (1) the cost of any technology and training that the entity will require in order to provide the services under subsection (a) or the training under subsection (b), as applicable; and (2) the size of the justice system that the entity administers or in which the entity participates, as applicable, relative to the size of other justice systems in— (A) the United States, if the entity is a State or a public defender’s office of a State; (B) the State in which the entity is located, if the entity is a unit of local government (other than an Indian Tribe) or a public defender’s office of a unit of local government (other than an Indian Tribe); or (C) of the Indian Tribe, if the entity is a Tribal organization or a public defender’s office of a Tribal organization. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030. 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the constitutional right to counsel established by the Supreme Court in Gideon v. Wainwright (372 U.S. 335) applies to any and all post-arrest proceedings.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3817 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 6, 2025 Mr. Mast introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require the Corps of Engineers to notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanotoxins from flood risk management structures, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Toxic Health Threat Warning Act of 2025 . 2. Releases of water contaminated with cyanotoxins (a) Determination Before any planned release of water from a flood risk management structure, the Secretary shall determine whether the water is contaminated with cyanotoxins, based on tests conducted by the Secretary, another Federal agency, or the State in which the flood risk management structure is located. (b) Notification If the Secretary determines under subsection (a) that water to be released from a flood risk management structure contains cyanotoxins at levels greater than 8 parts-per-billion, the Secretary shall notify the public and affected governments of the determination and planned release, and any potential effects on human health, before releasing the water. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Affected government The term affected government means a State, local, or Tribal government with jurisdiction over an area that will be affected by a release of water from a flood risk management structure. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3818 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 6, 2025 Mr. Mast introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require the Corps of Engineers to prohibit certain discharges of water at Lake Okeechobee, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Poisoning Florida Act . 2. Lake Okeechobee discharge prohibition The Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall prohibit discharges of water from Lake Okeechobee through the S–308 and S–80 lock and dam structures when the water exceeds the maximum concentration of microcystins recommended for recreational waters by the Environmental Protection Agency, as described in the notice titled Recommended Human Health Recreational Ambient Water Quality Criteria or Swimming Advisories for Microcystins and Cylindrospermopsin (84 Fed. Reg. 26413) (or any successor water quality criteria), based on tests conducted by the Secretary, another Federal agency, or the State of Florida.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3820 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 6, 2025 Ms. Moore of Wisconsin (for herself, Mr. Steil , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Fitzgerald , and Mr. Wied ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To name the Department of Veterans Affairs women’s health clinic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Woman Clinic.

1. Name of Department of Veterans Affairs women’s health clinic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin The women’s health clinic (Red Team clinic) of the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, shall, after the date of the enactment of this Act, be known and designated as the Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Woman Clinic . Any reference to such women’s health clinic in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Woman Clinic.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3821 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 6, 2025 Ms. Morrison (for herself, Mr. Lawler , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Cline , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Mr. Bacon ) 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 require the label of a drug intended for human use to identify each ingredient in such drug that is, or is derived directly or indirectly from, a major food allergen or a gluten-containing grain, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Allergen Disclosure In Non-food Articles Act or the ADINA Act . 2. Labeling of drugs with an ingredient that is a major food allergen or is made from a gluten-containing grain (a) Misbranding Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 352 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (hh) If it is a drug— (1) that is intended for human use; (2) that contains an ingredient that is, or is derived directly or indirectly from— (A) a major food allergen; or (B) a gluten-containing grain (including wheat, barley, rye, and their crossbred hybrids); and (3) whose label fails— (A) to state that the drug contains such an ingredient; and (B) to identify each such ingredient and, as applicable, the type of gluten-containing grain. . (b) Applicability Section 502(hh) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as added by subsection (a), shall apply beginning on the earlier of— (1) a date to be determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services; or (2) the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3822 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 6, 2025 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23 and title 49, United States Code, to prohibit funds from certain programs to be used to fund streetcars, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Desire for Streetcars Act . 2. Prohibition on streetcar funding (a) Surface transportation block grant program Section 133 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (l) Prohibition on streetcar funding Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, amounts apportioned to a State for each fiscal year to carry out this section may not be used for the procurement, operation, or maintenance of a streetcar. . (b) Congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program Section 149(c) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (5) Streetcars No funds may be provided under this section for a project for streetcars. . (c) Urbanized area formula grants Section 5307 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Prohibition on streetcar funding Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, grant funds provided under this section may not be used for the procurement, operation, or maintenance of a streetcar. . (d) Fixed guideway capital investment grants Section 5309 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (s) Prohibition on streetcar funding Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, grant funds provided under this section may not be used for the procurement, operation, or maintenance of a streetcar. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3824 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 6, 2025 Mr. Rouzer (for himself, Mr. Sessions , Ms. Maloy , Mr. Newhouse , and Mr. Evans of Colorado ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2025 . 2. Use of authorized pesticides Section 3(f) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( 7 U.S.C. 136a(f) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (6) Use of authorized pesticides Except as provided in section 402(t) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Administrator or a State may not require a permit under such Act for a discharge from a point source into navigable waters of a pesticide authorized for sale, distribution, or use under this Act, or the residue of such a pesticide, resulting from the application of such pesticide. . 3. Discharges of pesticides Section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1342 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (t) Discharges of pesticides (1) No permit requirement Except as provided in paragraph (2), a permit shall not be required by the Administrator or a State under this Act for a discharge from a point source into navigable waters of a pesticide authorized for sale, distribution, or use under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, or the residue of such a pesticide, resulting from the application of such pesticide. (2) Exceptions Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the following discharges of a pesticide or pesticide residue: (A) A discharge resulting from the application of a pesticide in violation of a provision of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act that is relevant to protecting water quality, if— (i) the discharge would not have occurred but for the violation; or (ii) the amount of pesticide or pesticide residue in the discharge is greater than would have occurred without the violation. (B) Stormwater discharges subject to regulation under subsection (p). (C) The following discharges subject to regulation under this section: (i) Manufacturing or industrial effluent. (ii) Treatment works effluent. (iii) Discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel, including a discharge resulting from ballasting operations or vessel biofouling prevention. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3827 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 6, 2025 Ms. Van Duyne introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , 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 require that any sanctuary jurisdiction return any Federal funds provided to it during a particular period.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recouping Funds from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025 . 2. Return of funds by sanctuary jurisdictions (a) In general Any political subdivision of a State shall return any Federal funds not obligated that were received during any period in which that political subdivision was a political subdivision of a State described in subsection (b). (b) Political subdivision described A political subdivision of a State described in this subsection is any political subdivision of a State that has in effect a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts any government entity or official from— (1) sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging with any Federal, State, or local government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status (lawful or unlawful) of any individual; or (2) complying with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual. (c) Limitations Subsection (a) applies only with regard to Federal funds received by a political subdivision of a State only beginning for the fiscal year that is the fifth full fiscal year immediately preceding the effective date of this Act. Subsection (a) does not apply to any funds received under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. (d) Grace period In the case of any political subdivision that submits to the Attorney General a notice to remedy, and not later than 15 days thereafter takes such actions as may be necessary to no longer be a political subdivision described in subsection (b), the application of subsection (a) may be suspended.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3828 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 6, 2025 Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Casar , Ms. Norton , Ms. Rivas , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , and Ms. Garcia of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word police .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2025 . 2. Limitation on immigration officer uniforms Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security, including officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall not wear any clothing, accessories, or other items on their person bearing the word police while performing duties under the immigration laws. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3831 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 6, 2025 Mr. Webster of Florida (for himself and Mr. Soto ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit feeding sharks in the exclusive economic zone off the State of Florida.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 . 2. Prohibition on feeding sharks in exclusive economic zone off State of Florida Section 317 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1866 ) is amended— (1) by striking the State and inserting the States ; and (2) by inserting and Florida after Hawaii .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3832 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2025 Mr. Bacon (for himself and Mr. Min ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for naturalization processes for the immediate relatives of public safety officers who die as a result of their employment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kerrie Orozco First Responders Family Support Act . 2. Naturalization for immediate relatives of public safety officers Section 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1430 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Immediate relatives of public safety officers (1) In general Any person who is the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a United States citizen, whose citizen spouse, parent, or child dies as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by employment as a public safety officer, and who, in the case of a surviving spouse, was living in marital union with the citizen spouse at the time of his death, may be naturalized upon compliance with all the requirements of this title, except that no prior residence or specified physical presence within the United States shall be required. (2) Definition For purposes of this subsection, the term public safety officer has the meaning given such term in section 1204 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10284 ). .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3834 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2025 Mr. Bost introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction and certain rules of evidence of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Veteran’s Claim Options Act . 2. Board of Veterans’ Appeals: jurisdiction; evidence in certain cases (a) Jurisdiction over a supplemental claim Section 7104 of title 38, United States Code, is amended, in subsection (a)— (1) by inserting (1) before All questions ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) In an appeal of a decision under section 5108 of this title regarding a supplemental claim under section 5104C(a)(1)(B) of this title, the Board may not deny relief (including by denying review of the merits of the claim) solely on the basis that the appellant did not present or secure new and relevant evidence with respect to such supplemental claim. . (b) Evidence in cases remanded to the Board by the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Section 7113 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Cases remanded by the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), for cases remanded to the Board by the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the evidentiary record before the Board shall be limited to the evidence previously considered by the Board in such case. (2) The evidentiary record before the Board for cases described in paragraph (1) shall include evidence submitted by the appellant and his or her representative, if any, within 90 days following such remand, which the Board shall consider in the first instance. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3836 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2025 Mr. Burchett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To codify Executive Order 14282 (relating to transparency regarding foreign influence at American universities).

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EO 14282 Act of 2025 . 2. Codification of Executive Order 14282 Executive Order 14282 (90 Fed. Reg. 17541; relating to transparency regarding foreign influence at American universities) shall have the force and effect of law.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3837 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2025 Mr. Burchett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To codify Executive Order 14218 (relating to ending taxpayer subsidization of open borders).

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EO 14218 Act of 2025 . 2. Codification of Executive Order EO 14218, ending taxpayer subsidization of open borders Executive Order 14218 (90 Fed. Reg. 10581; relating to ending taxpayer subsidization of open borders) shall have the force and effect of law.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3839 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2025 Mr. Burchett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services , Intelligence (Permanent Select) , and 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 codify Executive Order 14155 (relating to withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization).

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EO 14155 Act of 2025 . 2. Codification of Executive Order 14155, withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization Executive Order 14155 (XX Fed. Reg. XXXX; Withdrawing the United States From the World Health Organization) shall have the force and effect of law.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3840 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2025 Mr. Burchett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on House Administration , 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 codify Executive Order 14253 (relating to restoring truth and sanity to American history).

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EO 14253 Act of 2025 . 2. Codification of Executive Order 14253 Executive Order 14253 (90 Fed. Reg. 14563; relating to restoring truth and sanity to American history) shall have the force and effect of law.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3844 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2025 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas 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 extend bonus depreciation for qualified film and television productions and to require minimum in-State spending thresholds for such productions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Texas is the New Hollywood Act of 2025 . 2. Extension of bonus depreciation for qualified film and television productions and minimum in State spend requirement (a) In general Section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (11) Special rules for qualified film or television production (A) In general For purposes of this subsection, the term qualified film or television production means a film or televison production— (i) which is intended for commercial, educational, or instructional use, (ii) that is a qualified film or television production as defined in section 181(d), (iii) for which a deduction would have been allowable under section 181 without regard to subsections (a)(2) and (g) of such section or this subsection, (iv) pays or incurs for expenses relating to such production not less than— (I) in the case of an educational or instructional video or a digital interactive media production, $100,000 in 1 state, or (II) in the case of any other film or television production, $500,000 in 1 state. (v) meets the requirements of subparagraph (B) and clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (C), and (vi) which is not described in subparagraph (D). (B) Extension of application In the case of a qualified film or television production, paragraph (2)(A)(iii) shall be applied by substituting January 1, 2035 for January 1, 2027 . . (b) Increased applicable percentage Section 168(k)(6) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) Qualified film or television production In the case of a qualified film or television production, the term applicable percentage means 100 percent in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2025, and before January 1, 2036. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 168(k)(2)(A)(IV) of such Code is amended by striking (as defined and all that follows through subsection . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3848 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2025 Mr. Mills (for himself, Mr. McCormick , Mr. Vindman , Mr. Lucas , and Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the feasibility of, and cost associated with, equipping all fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft of the Department of Defense that operate in highly trafficked domestic airspaces with air-to-air and air-to-ground collision detection systems, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Collision-Limiting Operational Upgrade for DOD Aircraft Act or the CLOUD Aircraft Act . 2. Department of Defense study on feasibility of equipping all military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft with air-to-air and air-to-ground collision detection systems (a) Feasibility study required The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall conduct a study on the feasibility of, and cost associated with, equipping all fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft of the Department of Defense that operate in highly trafficked domestic airspaces with air-to-air collision detection systems. (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the results of the feasibility study required under subsection (a). Such report shall include the recommendations of the Secretary with respect to such results and a timeline for carrying out any such recommendations. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term air-to-air collision detection system — (A) means an airborne system designed to detect and warn pilots of potential mid-air collisions with other aircraft equipped with transponders, allowing them to take evasive maneuvers to avoid a crash; and (B) is compatible with the system used by commercial aircraft that is commonly referred to as a traffic alert and collision avoidance system of a TCAS . (2) The term air-to-ground collision detection system means a system that uses radar, digital terrain maps, and other sensors to warn pilots of potential collisions, and if a collision is likely, to notify the pilot through a series of alarms or to automatically take control of the aircraft to avoid the collision. (3) The term appropriate committees of Congress means the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (4) The term commercial service airport has the meaning given the term in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code. (5) The term operate in highly trafficked domestic airspaces means, with respect to aircraft of the Department of Defense, that such aircraft are stationed on or near, and operate regular flight patterns within the surrounding class B, C, or D airspace of a commercial service airport.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3850 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2025 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to eliminate the applicability of such Act to the District of Columbia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2025 . 2. Elimination of applicability of Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the District of Columbia Paragraph (2) of section 5 of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000bb–2(2) ) is amended by striking the District of Columbia, and the comma after Puerto Rico .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3851 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2025 Mr. Olszewski introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business , and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend section 9 of the Small Business Act to extend and expand the phase flexibility authority, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SBIR/STTR Pilot Extension Act . 2. Extend and expand the direct to Phase II authority Section 9 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 638 ) is amended— (1) by designating the text of subsection (cc) as paragraph (1); and (2) in subsection (cc)— (A) by striking 2012 through 2025 and inserting 2012 through 2030 ; (B) by striking the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Education may each and inserting each Federal agency required to carry out an SBIR program may ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (2) Limitation The total value of awards provided by a Federal agency under this subsection in a fiscal year shall be— (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), not more than 10 percent of the total funds allocated to the SBIR program of the Federal agency during that fiscal year; and (B) with respect to the National Institutes of Health, not more than 15 percent of the total funds allocated to the SBIR program of the National Institutes of Health during that fiscal year. (3) Report Each head of a Federal agency that exercises the authority under this subsection shall include in the next report submitted by such Federal agency under (g)(9) following such exercise the number and amount of awards provided under this subsection by such Federal agency in the period covered by such report. . 3. Extend commercialization readiness program for civilian agencies Section 9(gg) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 638(gg) ) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking Pilot and inserting Civilian agencies commercialization readiness ; (2) by striking pilot program each place it appears and inserting covered program ; and (3) by striking fiscal year 2025 and inserting fiscal year 2030 . 4. Extension of certain SBIR and STTR pilot programs (a) Phase 0 proof of concept partnership program Section 9(jj)(7) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 638(jj)(7) ) is amended by striking at the end of fiscal year 2025 and inserting on September 30, 2030 . (b) Commercialization assistance pilot programs Section 9(uu)(3) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 638(uu)(3) ) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2030 .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3855 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2025 Mr. Dunn of Florida (for himself and Ms. Underwood ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health Administration (a) Prohibition Section 1715 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 1715. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health Administration (a) Prohibition No person (including any veteran, patient, resident, employee of the Department, contractor, or visitor) may smoke on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term smoke includes— (A) the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and any other combustion or heating of tobacco; and (B) the use of any electronic nicotine delivery system, including electronic or e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-cigars. (2) The term facility of the Veterans Health Administration means any land or building (including any medical center, nursing home, domiciliary facility, outpatient clinic, or center that provides readjustment counseling) that is— (A) under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs; (B) under the control of the Veterans Health Administration; and (C) not under the control of the General Services Administration. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1715 and inserting the following: 1715. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health Administration. . (2) Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 Section 526 of the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 ( Public Law 102–585 ) is repealed.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3861 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2025 Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina (for herself, Mr. Gill of Texas , Mr. Zinke , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Yakym , Mrs. Luna , Mr. McDowell , Mr. Bergman , Mr. Edwards , Mrs. Hinson , and Mr. Donalds ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , 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 prohibit the receipt of Federal financial assistance by sanctuary cities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act . 2. Sanctuary cities ineligible for Federal financial assistance (a) Identification The Attorney General shall annually identify each State or local jurisdiction that— (1) is not in compliance with section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1373 ) and shall report such determinations to Congress on March 1 of each year; or (2) does not comply with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual. (b) Ineligibility for funding Any jurisdiction that is found to be out of compliance shall be ineligible to receive Federal financial assistance (as such term is defined in section 7501(a)(5) of title 31, United States Code) for a minimum period of one year, and shall only become eligible again after the Attorney General certifies that the jurisdiction is in compliance. (c) Report The Attorney General shall also issue a report concerning the compliance of any particular State or local jurisdiction at the request of any Member of Congress.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3862 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2025 Mr. Bost (for himself and Mr. Garamendi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under a State water pollution control revolving fund, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Water SRF Parity Act of 2025 . 2. Projects and activities eligible for assistance Section 603 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1383 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (11)(B) by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (12)(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (13) to any qualified nonprofit entity, as determined by the Administrator, to provide assistance for the construction or acquisition of, or improvements to, a treatment works, or for any other activity described in paragraphs (1) through (10). ; (2) in subsection (i)(3), by adding at the end the following: (E) Certain activities ineligible A State may not provide additional subsidization under this subsection to a qualified nonprofit entity for assistance described in subsection (c)(13) or to the owner or operator of a privately owned treatment works for assistance described in subsection (l). ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (l) Special rule for privately owned treatment works (1) In general In any fiscal year funds may be used to provide financial assistance under this section to the owner or operator of a privately owned treatment works for— (A) improvements to such privately owned treatment works; (B) the construction of, or improvements to, another privately owned treatment works; (C) measures to reduce the demand for privately owned treatment works capacity through water conservation, efficiency, or reuse; (D) measures to reduce the energy consumption needs for privately owned treatment works; (E) measures to increase the security of privately owned treatment works; and (F) any other activity described in paragraphs (1) through (10) of subsection (c). (2) Limitation Financial assistance may only be provided under this subsection to the owner or operator of a privately owned treatment works for activities described in paragraph (1) that primarily and directly benefit the individuals or entities served by the privately owned treatment works, and not the shareholders or owners of the treatment works, as determined by the instrumentality of the State responsible for administering the water pollution control revolving fund through which such financial assistance is provided. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3863 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2025 Ms. Budzinski (for herself and Mr. Edwards ) 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 furnish annual mental health consultations to certain veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act . 2. Mental health consultations and outreach to a veteran receiving compensation for a service-connected disability relating to a mental health diagnosis (a) Annual consultation; outreach The section 1167 of title 38, United States Code, relating to mental health consultations is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the subsection heading, by striking In general and inserting Initial consultation ; (2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): (b) Annual consultation; outreach Not less frequently than once each year, the Secretary shall, with regards to a veteran who is receiving compensation under this chapter for a service-connected disability relating to a mental health diagnosis— (1) offer a mental health consultation to assess the mental health needs of, and discuss other mental health care options for, the veteran; and (2) conduct outreach regarding the availability of— (A) consultations under paragraph (1); and (B) other mental health services furnished by the Secretary. ; (4) in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by inserting or (b) after under subsection (a) both places it appears; and (5) in subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by inserting , or to require the reevaluation of any entitlement of the veteran to compensation under this chapter before the period at the end. (b) Technical corrections (1) Redesignation Such section, as amended, is redesignated as section 1169 of such title. (2) Clerical amendments The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 11 of such title is amended— (A) by striking the item relating to the section 1167 that relates to mental health consultations; and (B) by inserting after the item relating to section 1168 the following new item: 1169. Mental health consultations. . (c) GAO review Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the effect of the amendments made by this section. Elements of such report shall include— (1) the number of veterans who received— (A) mental health consultations under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of section 1169 of such title; and (B) outreach under paragraph (2) of such subsection; (2) whether veterans reported barriers to seeking such consultations; and (3) such barriers, if any.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3865 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2025 Mr. Castro of Texas (for himself and Mrs. Kim ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To provide for the treatment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as an international organization for purposes of the International Organizations Immunities Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short Title This act may be cited as the Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act of 2025 or the PARTNER with ASEAN Act of 2025 . 2. Extension of diplomatic privileges and immunities to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations The International Organizations Immunities Act ( 22 U.S.C. 288 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 18. Extension of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Under such terms and conditions as the President shall determine, the President is authorized to extend the provisions of this title to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the same manner, to the same extent, and subject to the same conditions, as it may be extended to a public international organization in which the United States participates pursuant to any treaty or under the authority of any Act of Congress authorizing such participation or making an appropriation for such participation. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3869 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2025 Ms. Dexter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for homelessness benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Every Veteran Housed Act . 2. Expansion of eligibility for homelessness benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) Expansion Section 2002 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking (a) In General.— ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (3) The term veteran includes a person who was discharged or released from a period of service as a member of the uniformed services— (A) under conditions other than— (i) dishonorable; or (ii) by reason of the sentence of a general court-martial; and (B) regardless of— (i) the length of such period of service; (ii) whether such member was a member of an active or reserve component of the uniformed services; (iii) whether such service was active duty; (iv) whether such person currently serves as a member of the uniformed services; and (v) whether such person was discharged or released from another period of service under conditions described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A). (4) The term uniformed services has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10. ; and (2) by striking subsection (b). (b) Conforming amendments (1) Certain service deemed to be active service Section 106(b) of such title is amended, in the matter following paragraph (3), by inserting 20, after 19, . (2) Minimum active-duty service requirement Section 5303A(b)(3)(F) of such title is amended by striking section 2011, 2012, 2013, 2044, or 2061 and inserting chapter 20 .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3870 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2025 Mr. Downing (for himself, Ms. Hageman , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Shreve , Mr. Rogers of Kentucky , Mrs. Fedorchak , Mr. Gill of Texas , Mr. Taylor , and Mr. Hurd of Colorado ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To repeal a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants: coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units review of the residual risk and technology review.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Overregulation And Limitation of Proven, Operable, Working Energy Resources Act or the COAL POWER Act . 2. Repeal of EPA rule The final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency titled National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review (89 Fed. Reg. 38508 (May 7, 2024)) shall have no force or effect and shall be treated as if such rule had never taken effect.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3872 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2025 Mr. Fallon (for himself and Mr. Moran ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications Act of 2025 or the MERICA Act of 2025 . 2. Application of Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to hardrock minerals The Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands ( 30 U.S.C. 351 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 2 ( 30 U.S.C. 351 )— (A) by striking Act United States and inserting the following: Act: (1) United States The term United States ; (B) by striking Alaska. Acquired lands and inserting the following: Alaska. (2) Acquired lands; lands acquired by the United States The term acquired lands ; (C) by striking 552). “Secretary and inserting the following: 552). (3) Secretary The term Secretary ; (D) by striking Interior. Mineral leasing laws shall mean and inserting the following: Interior. (4) Mineral leasing laws The term mineral leasing laws means ; (E) by striking Acts. Lease and inserting the following: Acts. (5) Lease The term lease ; (F) by striking requires. The term and inserting the following: requires. (6) Oil The term ; and (G) by adding at the end the following: (7) Hardrock mineral The term hardrock mineral — (A) includes deposits of— (i) minerals found in sedimentary or other rocks; (ii) base metals; (iii) precious metals; (iv) industrial metals; and (v) precious and semi-precious gemstones; and (B) does not include deposits of— (i) coal; (ii) oil; (iii) oil shale; (iv) gas; (v) sodium; (vi) potassium; (vii) sulfur; or (viii) mineral materials subject to disposition under the Act of July 31, 1947, commonly known as the Materials Act of 1947 ( 30 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ). ; and (2) in section 3 ( 30 U.S.C. 352 ), by striking and sulfur and inserting sulfur, and hardrock minerals .