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I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3545 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mr. Johnson of South Dakota (for himself, Mr. Nehls , and Mr. Mann ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand working hours for employees between the ages of 14 and 16 years during periods in which schools are in session, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills Act or the TEENS Act . 2. Child labor hours and exemptions Section 3(l) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(l) ) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting , except that in no case may the Secretary provide that employment of such employees is deemed to constitute oppressive child labor due to the number of hours an employee works if such employee— (1) in a week during any part of which school is in session, works 24 hours or less; and (2) begins work at a time that is not earlier than 7:00 a.m. (in the time zone in which the employment is performed) and ends work at a time that is not later than 9:00 p.m. (in such time zone). .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3547 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself and Ms. Goodlander ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard holding employment within the Federal Government the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Thousands of members of reserve components and the National Guard, in addition to their military service, work for the United States Government in a civilian capacity. (2) Nearly all members of the Selected Reserve and the National Guard, and their families, are entitled to purchase a TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) healthcare plan as a service-related benefit. (3) As of the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, eligibility for Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) prohibits members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard from enrolling in Tricare Reserve Select plans. (4) Removal of such prohibition for members of the Selected Reserve and the National Guard will provide continuity of care throughout mobilization cycles. (5) Providing members of the Armed Forces with the ability to purchase comprehensive, low-cost health insurance increases the readiness and lethality of the Armed Forces as a whole. 3. Modification of expiration date to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard, eligible for Federal Employee Health Benefits, to enroll into TRICARE Reserve Select as of January 1, 2026 Section 1076d(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking January 1, 2030 and inserting January 1, 2026 .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3550 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Ms. Mace introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to refugee admission and resettlement.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as No Resettlement Without Representation Act . 2. Congressional authority to set refugee cap Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1157 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking Except and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: Before the beginning of a fiscal year and after appropriate consultation (as defined in subsection (e)), the President shall submit to Congress a recommendation on the number of refugees who may be admitted under this section in any fiscal year. ; (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) Except as provided in subsection (b), no refugees may be admitted under this section in a fiscal year until such time as a joint resolution is enacted which sets the number of refugees who may be admitted under this section in that fiscal year. ; and (C) in paragraph (4)— (i) by striking determination and inserting recommendation ; (ii) by striking (beginning with fiscal year 1992) and inserting (beginning with fiscal year 2025) ; and (iii) by striking determined and inserting recommended ; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking fix and inserting submit to Congress a recommendation for ; (B) by striking situation and such and inserting situation. Any such ; (C) by striking determination made by the President and insert recommendation made by the President ; and (D) by adding at the end the following: No refugees may be admitted under this subsection until such time as a joint resolution is enacted which sets the number of refugees who may be admitted under this subsection. ; (3) in subsection (c)(1), by striking Subject to the numerical limitations established pursuant to subsections (a) and (b), and inserting Subject to the enactment of a joint resolution under subsection (a) or (b), and the numerical limitations established pursuant to such a resolution, ; and (4) in subsection (d)(3), by striking determination each place it appears and inserting recommendation . 3. States authority to reject refugees Section 412 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1522 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Limitation on resettlement (1) Not later than 30 days before the date on which a refugee is to be resettled in a State, the Director or Federal agency administering subsection (b)(1) shall submit to the chief executive of the State in which resettlement is to take place a notice of the intention to resettle aliens in such State. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Director or the Federal agency administering subsection (b)(1) may not resettle any refugee or coordinate placement of any refugee in a State if the chief executive of the State communicates to the Director that the State does not accede to the resettlement or placement of refugees in that State. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3552 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mrs. Miller of West Virginia (for herself, Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Bacon , Mr. LaHood , Mr. Westerman , Mrs. McBath , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Brown , Ms. Lee of Florida , Mr. Smucker , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Carson , Mr. Turner of Ohio , and Ms. Jayapal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 . 2. Improvements to existing programs (a) State and local reentry demonstration projects Section 2976 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10631 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (7), by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (9) treating substance use disorders, including by providing peer recovery services, case management, and access to overdose education and overdose reversal medications; and (10) providing reentry housing services. ; and (2) in subsection (o)(1), by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2026 through 2030 . (b) Grants for family-Based substance abuse treatment Section 2926(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10595a(a) ) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2026 through 2030 . (c) Grant program To evaluate and improve educational methods at prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities Section 1001(28) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(28) ) is amended by striking 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 and inserting 2026 through 2030 . (d) Careers training demonstration grants Section 115(f) of the Second Chance Act of 2007 ( 34 U.S.C. 60511(f) ) is amended by striking 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 and inserting 2026 through 2030 . (e) Offender reentry substance abuse and criminal justice collaboration program Section 201(f)(1) of the Second Chance Act of 2007 ( 34 U.S.C. 60521(f)(1) ) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2026 through 2030 . (f) Community-Based mentoring and transitional service grants to nonprofit organizations Section 211(f) of the Second Chance Act of 2007 ( 34 U.S.C. 60531(f) ) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2026 through 2030 .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3555 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Huffman , Ms. Salinas , Ms. Elfreth , Mr. Golden of Maine , Mr. Peters , Ms. DeGette , Ms. Sewell , Mr. Fields , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Lynch , Ms. Norton , Ms. Tlaib , Ms. Pettersen , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Ms. Budzinski , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Quigley , Ms. Dexter , Ms. Ansari , Mr. Magaziner , Mr. Levin , Ms. Bynum , Mr. Thanedar , and Mr. Min ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To ensure that the National Park Service is fully staffed, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect our Parks Act of 2025 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Service The term Service means the National Park Service. 3. National Park Service staffing and personnel Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, using funds previously appropriated to the Secretary for such purposes, the Secretary shall— (1) take such actions as are necessary— (A) to ensure that the units of the National Park System are fully staffed to ensure visitor safety and enjoyment and natural and cultural resource protection at the units of the National Park System; and (B) to ensure that all maintenance staff positions at the Service are filled; and (2) reinstate any individuals who were involuntarily removed or otherwise terminated from employment with the Service during the period beginning on January 20, 2025, and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act. 4. Continuation of authorized National Park Service projects The Secretary shall continue to carry out any Service project for which funds are authorized or appropriated under— (1) the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6801 et seq. ); (2) the Great American Outdoors Act ( Public Law 116–152 ; 134 Stat. 682); (3) the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 ; 135 Stat. 429); or (4) Public Law 117–169 (commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ) (136 Stat. 1818).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3556 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mr. Neguse (for himself and Mr. Edwards ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to modify application deadlines and communication requirements for certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Modification to application deadlines and communication requirements for certain disaster assistance Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking correspond with application deadlines and inserting end on the date that is 60 days after any application deadlines that are ; and (ii) by striking , or as and inserting or that are ; (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (C) Late applications The Administrator may accept an application for disaster relief relating to a major disaster under this paragraph at any time after the deadline in subparagraph (A) if the applicant demonstrates good cause for the late submission. ; and (C) in subparagraph (B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and inserting , the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives, and each office of a Member of Congress that represents a district in which a major disaster has occurred ; and (2) in paragraph (5), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting and to communicate to each office of a Member of Congress that represents a district in which a major disaster has occurred, after web-based outlets, .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3557 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mr. Neguse (for himself and Mr. Ciscomani ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to waive the accrual of interest and payments for certain disaster loans for a year, and for other purposes.

1. Waiver of interest accrual and payments for certain disaster loans Section 7(d) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(d) ) is amended by adding at the end the following paragraph: (9) Waiver of interest accrual and payments With respect to a loan made under subsection (b) for disasters declared on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Administrator shall, for the 12-month period beginning on the date of disbursement of such loan— (A) establish a rate of interest on such loan of zero percent; and (B) defer payments during such period on the principal of such loan. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3558 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for homeless veterans reintegration programs.

1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Veteran Jobs Training Act . 2. Increase of authorization of appropriations for homeless veterans reintegration programs Section 2021(i)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (G), by striking fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter and inserting each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025 ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (H) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3559 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Huffman , Ms. Salinas , Ms. Elfreth , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Peters , Ms. Sewell , Mr. Fields , Mr. Lynch , Ms. Norton , Ms. Pettersen , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Quigley , Ms. Dexter , Ms. Ansari , Mr. Magaziner , Mr. Levin , Ms. Bynum , Mr. Thanedar , Mr. Cleaver , and Mr. Min ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To ensure that the Forest Service is fully staffed, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Our Forests Act of 2025 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) National Forest System The term National Forest System has the meaning given the term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 ( 16 U.S.C. 1609(a) ). (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. 3. Forest Service staffing and personnel Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, using funds previously appropriated to the Secretary for such purposes, the Secretary shall— (1) increase staffing necessary to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of National Forest System land to meet the needs of present and future generations; and (2) reinstate any individuals who were involuntarily removed or otherwise terminated from employment with the Forest Service during the period beginning on January 20, 2025, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. 4. Continuation of authorized Forest Service projects The Secretary shall continue to carry out each project of the Forest Service for which funds are authorized or appropriated under— (1) the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6801 et seq. ); (2) section 200303 of title 54, United States Code; (3) chapter 2004 of title 54, United States Code; (4) the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 ; 135 Stat. 429); or (5) Public Law 117–169 (commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ) (136 Stat. 1818).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3564 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Ryan , and Mr. Deluzio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , 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 limit the use of funds to conduct first-use nuclear strikes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the The Nuclear First-Strike Security Act of 2025 . 2. Limitation on use of funds to conduct first-use nuclear strikes (a) Limitation No amounts authorized to be appropriated for any fiscal year may be obligated or expended to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless— (1) the President decides the strike is in the best interests of the United States; and (2) except as provided in subsection (b), not more than 7 days before conducting such strike, the Secretary of Defense submits to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House Representatives, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Majority Leader of the Senate a certification that the decision of the President under paragraph (1) to conduct the strike is valid and legal. (b) Exceptions Subsection (a)(2) does not apply with respect to a first-use nuclear strike conducted— (1) under a declaration of war enacted by Congress; (2) in response to a nuclear attack against the United States or an ally of the United States; or (3) during a launch-on-warning scenario. (c) Definitions For purposes of this section: (1) The term ally of the United States means a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the Commonwealth of Australia. (2) The term first-use nuclear strike means an attack conducted by the United States using nuclear weapons against a foreign country in any instance where the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff have not jointly confirmed to the President that the foreign country has conducted a nuclear attack against the United States or an ally of the United States. (3) The term launch-on-warning scenario means a situation in which the United States early warning systems have detected a launch of a missile whose trajectory would result in an impact on the territory of the United States or an ally of the United States. (4) The term nuclear attack means that one or more nuclear detonations have occurred on the territory of the United States or an ally of the United States.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3565 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mrs. Ramirez (for herself, Ms. Jacobs , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Balint , Mr. Carson , Mr. Casar , Mr. Doggett , Ms. Escobar , Mr. Frost , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Jackson of Illinois , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Ms. Omar , Ms. Pressley , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Simon , Ms. Tlaib , Ms. Velázquez , and Mrs. Watson Coleman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.

1. Limitation on transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not sell, transfer, or authorize a license for the export of any defense article described in subsection (b) or defense services directly related to such defense articles pursuant to any authority under the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq. ) or the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq. ) to the Government of Israel, or to any agency or instrumentality of Israel, unless— (1) a law is enacted identifying the specific purpose or purposes for which such articles or services may be used for in accordance with the general purposes authorized in section 4 of the Foreign Military Sales Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2754 ); and (2) the Government of Israel has given written assurances satisfactory to the President that such articles and services will be used— (A) for the specific purposes identified in such law; and (B) consistent with the goals and principles described in the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq. ) and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq. ), including pursuant to section 620M(c) of such Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2378d(c) ), and in accordance with international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and relevant bilateral agreements. (b) Defense articles described The defense articles described in this subsection are the following: (1) BLU–109 bunker busting bombs. (2) MK80 series bomb variants. (3) GBU–39 small diameter bomb variants (including Increment I). (4) Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) assemblies. (5) SPICE gliding bomb assemblies. (6) 120mm tank ammunition. (7) 155mm artillery ammunition, including white phosphorus munitions.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3569 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mr. Smith of Washington (for himself, Mr. Takano , Ms. Houlahan , Ms. Jacobs , and Mr. Sorensen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces on the basis of gender identity, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fit to Serve Act . 2. Prohibition on discrimination in the Armed Forces on the basis of gender identity Chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 974 the following new section: 975. Prohibition on discrimination on the basis of gender identity (a) Prohibition The Secretary concerned may not, on the basis of gender identity (including a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of gender dysphoria)— (1) prescribe a qualification for service as a member of the Armed Forces; (2) involuntarily separate a member of the Armed Forces; (3) deny medically necessary health care coverage to a member of the Armed Forces; (4) require an individual to serve as a member of the Armed Forces in the sex assigned at birth to the member; (5) deny accession, reenlistment, or continuation of service as a member of the Armed Forces; or (6) otherwise discriminate against a member of the Armed Forces. (b) Gender identity defined In this section, the term gender identity means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual’s designated sex at birth. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3570 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mr. Taylor 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 allow a deduction for qualified automobile interest.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Automobile Consumer Assistance and Relief Act or the USA CAR Act . 2. Deduction for qualified automobile interest (a) In general Section 163(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (F) and inserting , and , and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) any qualified automobile interest (as defined in paragraph (5)). . (b) Qualified automobile interest Section 163(h) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Qualified automobile interest For purposes of this subsection— (A) In general The term qualified automobile interest means any interest which is paid or accrued during the taxable year on indebtedness which— (i) is incurred on or after January 1, 2025, (ii) is incurred in acquiring a qualified automobile, and (iii) is secured by such automobile. (B) Qualified automobile (i) In general The term qualified automobile means an automobile (within the mean of section 2 of the Automobile Information Disclosure Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1231 )) which is made by a manufacturer (within the meaning of section 2 of such Act) the final assembly of which occurs within the United States. (ii) Final assembly The term final assembly means the process by which a manufacturer produced an automobile at, or through the use of, a plant, factory, or other place from which the automobile is delivered to a dealer with all component parts necessary for the mechanical operation of the automobile included with the automobile, whether or not the component parts are permanently installed in or on the automobile. . (c) Deduction allowed above-The-Line Section 62(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after paragraph (21) the following new paragraph: (22) In the case of a taxpayer other than a corporation, so much of the deduction allowed under section 163 which is attributable to qualified automobile interest (as defined in section 163(h)(5)). . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or accrued on indebtedness incurred on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3571 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mrs. Torres of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the backlog of disability compensation claims submitted to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2025 . 2. Inspector General report on backlog of disability compensation claims submitted to Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the backlog of disability compensation claims submitted to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, pending before the Veterans Benefits Administration or the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. (b) Matters included The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description of the status of the backlog described in such subsection. (2) An assessment of how the Secretary is addressing such backlog, including how the Secretary is recruiting staff to fill open positions within the Department using authorities or amounts available under the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117–168 ). (3) An assessment of the effect of any reduction in staffing at the Department since January 20, 2025, affects such backlog. (4) An assessment of how such backlog affects the average amount of time claimants who have submitted disability compensation claims pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, wait for the Secretary to adjudicate those claims. (5) An assessment of how the Secretary is preparing to address the predicted 50 percent increase in such claims resulting from the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117–168 ). (6) An overview of how new technologies, such as automated decision support technology, have contributed to the reduction of such backlog. (7) Recommendations by the Inspector General to further reduce such backlog.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3572 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2025 Mr. Valadao (for himself, Mr. Fong , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , and Mr. Costa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To make projects in certain counties eligible for funding under the rural surface transportation grant program, and for other purposes.

1. Rural surface transportation grant program Section 173 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a) by adding at the end the following: (3) Covered county The term covered county means a county that has an annual gross agricultural production value of at least $1,000,000,000 and agricultural production of at least $500,000 per square mile, for all crops and livestock sold, adjusted annually for inflation in accordance with the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. (4) Farm-to-market road The term farm-to-market road means a road located within a covered county. ; (2) in subsection (i) by striking subsection (k)(1) and inserting paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (k) ; (3) in subsection (k)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) Farm-to-market roads The Secretary shall reserve 10 percent of the amounts made available for the program for each fiscal year to provide grants for eligible projects located on farm-to-market roads in any amount. ; and (C) in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated) by striking or (3) and inserting (3), or (4) ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (p) Eligible covered counties The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall create, and annually update, a list of covered counties. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3574 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2025 Ms. McClellan (for herself and Ms. Sánchez ) 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 permit qualified distributions from section 529 plans for certain transportation and parking expenses.

1. Qualified distributions from section 529 plans for certain transportation and parking expenses (a) In general Section 529(e)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of clause (ii), by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting , and , and by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: (iv) reasonable expenses for transportation (including parking) to such eligible educational institution, not in excess of the allowance (applicable to the student) for transportation included in the cost of attendance (as defined in section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087ll ), as in effect on the date of the enactment of this clause) as determined by such eligible educational institution. . (b) Apprenticeship programs Section 529(c)(8) of such Code is amended by inserting and to reasonable expenses for transportation (including parking) in connection with such participation before the period at the end. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3580 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2025 Mr. Ciscomani (for himself, Mr. Smucker , and Mrs. Harshbarger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To increase oversight and transparency with respect to Medicare billing codes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost Act . 2. Increasing oversight and transparency with respect to Medicare billing codes (a) HHS OIG study and report (1) Study The Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services shall conduct a comprehensive study of the processes used by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for adding, modifying, and removing billing codes under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. ). Such study shall include an analysis of— (A) the level and types of data and analysis considered; (B) trends in the number and types of codes added, modified, removed, or revalued; (C) areas or specialties with the highest growth; and (D) efforts by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to monitor effects on outcomes, costs over time, and other issues. (2) Report Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1), together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action the Inspector General determines appropriate to improve transparency and oversight of the processes described in such paragraph. (b) Annual reporting on new Medicare billing codes Not later than June 1 of each year (beginning with 2025), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress and make publicly available on the internet website of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services a report listing any billing codes added under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act during the preceding year, along with the associated volume and expenditures for such codes under the Medicare program.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3581 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2025 Mr. Crenshaw introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect DSH Act . 2. Delaying DSH Reductions (a) In general Section 1923(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–4(f) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (7)(A)— (A) in clause (i)— (i) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking 2026 through 2028 and inserting 2029 through 2031 ; and (ii) in subclause (II), by striking or period ; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking 2026 through 2028 and inserting 2029 through 2031 ; and (2) in paragraph (8), by striking 2027 and inserting 2031 .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3582 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2025 Mr. Davidson (for himself, Ms. Jacobs , and Ms. Jayapal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 207 of title 18 to prohibit former employees of the State Department and the Department of Defense from lobbying the Federal Government on matters of foreign military sales, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No revolving doors in FMS Act of 2025 . 2. Foreign miltary sales Section 207(f) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by— (1) redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: (3) Foreign military sales Any person who— (A) is a former State Department or Department of Defense employee and who participated in any program, project, or activity relating to foreign military sales authorized under chapter 2 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2761 et seq. ) at any time during the 3-year period ending on separation from Federal employment; and (B) knowingly makes, with the intent to influence any Federal determination authorized pursuant to such chapter, any communication to or appearance before any officer or employee of any Federal department or agency or Congress to influence such foreign military sales, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3584 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2025 Mr. Edwards (for himself and Mr. Davis of North Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to relocate a memorial honoring the 9 Air Force crew members who lost their lives in an airplane crash in the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests during a training mission on August 31, 1982, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act . 2. Relocation of memorial honoring the 9 Air Force crew members who lost their lives in an airplane crash during a training mission on August 31, 1982 (a) In general With the consent of the owner of the private land adjacent to the Cherohala Skyway in the State of North Carolina on which there is located a memorial honoring the 9 members of the Air Force crew of the C–141B transport plane that crashed during a training mission over the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests on August 31, 1982 (referred to in this section as the memorial ), and subject to subsections (b) through (e), the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) may authorize, by special use authorization, the installation, and any maintenance associated with the installation, of the memorial at an appropriate site at the Stratton Ridge rest area located at mile marker 2 on the Cherohala Skyway in Graham County, North Carolina, in the Nantahala National Forest. (b) Site approval The site at which the memorial is installed under subsection (a) is subject to approval by the Secretary, in concurrence with— (1) the North Carolina Department of Transportation; and (2) if the site is located adjacent to a Federal-aid highway, the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. (c) Funding No Federal funds may be used to relocate, install, or maintain the memorial under subsection (a). (d) Costs The individual or entity requesting the installation of the memorial on National Forest System land under subsection (a) shall be responsible for the costs associated with the use of National Forest System land for the memorial, including the costs of— (1) processing the application for the relocation; (2) issuing a special use authorization for the memorial, including the costs associated with any related environmental analysis; and (3) relocating, installing, and maintaining the memorial. (e) Terms and conditions The special use authorization for the installation of the memorial under subsection (a) may include any terms and conditions that are determined to be appropriate by the Secretary, including a provision preventing any enlargement or expansion of the memorial.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3586 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2025 Mrs. Fischbach (for herself, Mr. Stauber , and Ms. Craig ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To establish limitations on advanced payments for bus rolling stock, and for other purposes.

1. Limitations on advanced payments for bus rolling stock Section 5323 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (w) Limitations on advanced payments for bus rolling stock (1) In general Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or part 200 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, a recipient may use assistance made available under this chapter to make an advance payment on a bus rolling stock vehicle without the transit vehicle manufacturer obtaining a performance bond or similar financial arrangement. (2) Limitations A recipient making an advance payment under paragraph (1)— (A) shall have— (i) a signed purchase order and executed contract with a transit vehicle manufacturer that includes advance payment provisions; (ii) preaward authority; and (iii) met the requirements under subsection (m) and section 5318(e) of this title; and (B) shall not provide an advanced payment that is more than 20 percent of the total purchase order value. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3587 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2025 Ms. Goodlander (for herself and Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to recognize digital skills and digital literacy as critical adult education and literacy objectives, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investing in Digital Skills Act . 2. Definitions Section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (14) through (71) as paragraphs (15) through (72), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (13) the following: (14) Digital literacy skills The term digital literacy skills has the meaning given the term in section 202 of the Museum and Library Services Act ( 20 U.S.C. 9101 ). . 3. Adult digital literacy skills (a) Purpose Section 202 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3271 ) is amended— (1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills (including digital literacy skills) necessary for employment, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation in all aspects of adult life; ; and (2) in paragraph (4)(A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking and at the end; and (B) by inserting after clause (ii) the following: (iii) digital literacy skills; and . (b) Definitions Section 203 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3272 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: (C) develop and use digital technology skills; and ; (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting , digital skills activities offered in conjunction with other adult education and literacy activities after family literacy activities ; (3) in paragraph (9), by adding at the end the following: (E) Digital literacy activities to enable parents or family members to develop and use digital literacy skills to support their children’s learning. ; and (4) in paragraph (13), by striking and solve problems, and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting solve problems and use digital technology at levels of proficiency necessary to function effectively as an employee, a parent or a family member, and a member of society. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3590 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2025 Mr. Horsford (for himself, Mr. Norcross , Mrs. Dingell , and Mr. Pocan ) 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 clarify that determinations regarding whether an individual who is a contractor providing services to an educational organization is a full time employee for purposes of requirements relating to an employer’s responsibility to provide health coverage are subject to rules that apply to employees of educational organizations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Continued Healthcare for Our Operations and Logistics Professionals Act of 2025 or the SCHOOL Professionals Act of 2025 . 2. Clarification regarding shared responsibility of employers of certain contractors of educational organizations relating to health coverage (a) In general Section 4980H(c)(4)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting Such rules shall provide that individuals who primarily provide contract services to an educational organization shall be subject to rules similar to rules that apply to employees of an educational organization for purposes of determining whether such individual is a full-time employee for purposes of this section. after the period at the end. (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3594 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2025 Ms. Kaptur (for herself and Mr. Bacon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the health care benefits available for Gold Star surviving spouses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act . 2. Expansion of health care benefits for Gold Star surviving spouses (a) Medical benefits Section 1079(g) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting except as provided by paragraph (5), after benefits under paragraph (1), ; and (2) by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following: (5) (A) A dependent described in subparagraph (B) shall not be subject to the three-year time limit specified in paragraph (2) with respect to eligibility for benefits under TRICARE Prime. (B) A dependent described in this subparagraph is a dependent for purposes of section 1072 of this title by reason of being a surviving spouse of a member of the Armed Forces whose death is covered by section 1126. . (b) Dental benefits Section 1076a(k) of such title is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking Such term and inserting Except as provided by paragraph (4), such term ; and (2) by adding after paragraph (3) the following: (4) (A) A dependent described in subparagraph (B) shall not be subject to the three-year time limit specified in paragraph (3). (B) A dependent described in this subparagraph is a dependent for purposes of section 1072 of this title by reason of being a surviving spouse of a member of the Armed Forces whose death is covered by section 1126. . (c) Application The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to a surviving spouse of a member of the Armed Forces whose death is covered by section 1126 of title 10, United States Code, regardless of whether such death occurred before the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3595 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2025 Mr. Kennedy of Utah introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the disclosure of certain records relating to substance use disorder medications to State prescription drug monitoring programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Prescribing Through Reporting Act of 2025 . 2. Disclosure of certain records relating to substance use disorder medications to State prescription drug monitoring programs Section 543(b)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290dd–2(b)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (E) To the applicable prescription drug monitoring program of a State if— (i) such record relates to the prescribing or dispensing of a substance use disorder medication; and (ii) such disclosure is required by applicable State law. .