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I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5295 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Ms. Bonamici (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 raise public awareness for skilled trade programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Career Counseling for Every Secondary Student Act or the ACCESS Act . 2. Career counseling and public awareness for skilled trade programs (a) Statewide activities Section 129(b)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3164(b)(2) ) is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively, and inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) carrying out public awareness campaigns and public service announcements, including social media campaigns and other forms of media, about career and technical education programs and programs provided by community-based organizations that prepare eligible youth for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in current or emerging professions (including skilled trades); ; (b) Local elements and requirements Section 129(c)(2)(M) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3164(c)(2)(M) ) is amended to read as follows: (M) services and opportunities that provide labor market and employment information about high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in current or emerging professions (including skilled trades) available in the local area, such as career awareness, career counseling, and career exploration services; and .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5305 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Mr. Arrington (for himself, Mr. Vindman , Mr. Gosar , and Mr. Grothman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To require any amounts remaining in the Members’ Representational Allowance at the end of a fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction or to reduce the Federal debt, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congressional Money Returned to America Act or the Congressional MRA Act . 2. Requiring amounts remaining in Members’ Representational Allowance to be used for deficit reduction or to reduce the Federal debt (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any amounts appropriated for the Members’ Representational Allowance of the House of Representatives for a fiscal year which remain after all payments are made under such Allowance for the year shall be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction (or, if there is no Federal budget deficit after all such payments have been made, for reducing the Federal debt, in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury considers appropriate). (b) Regulations The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives shall have authority to prescribe regulations to carry out this Act. (c) Effective date This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2026 and each succeeding fiscal year.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5306 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Ms. Brownley (for herself, Mr. Goldman of New York , Ms. Craig , Mrs. Watson Coleman , and Mr. Thanedar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or the packaging of the firearm carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025 . 2. Labeling requirement (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E) ), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). (b) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline label A firearm meets the requirements of this subsection if a clear and conspicuous label is attached to the firearm or appears on any packaging of the firearm and on any descriptive material included with the firearm that— (1) is written in both English and Spanish; (2) in English, reads IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE, PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AT followed by 988 and the toll-free phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline maintained by the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use under section 520E–3 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb–36c ), or any successor to such toll-free number; and (3) contains a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark that appears immediately before the words IF YOU on the label. (c) Enforcement (1) Violation A violation of the prohibition described in subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of section 19(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2068(a) ). (2) Penalties Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 20 and 21 of such Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2069 ; 2070). (d) Retailer defined In this section, the term retailer includes a dealer (as such term is defined in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code). (e) Effective date This Act shall take effect on the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5310 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Mr. Ezell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend section 423 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for reimbursement of attorney’s fees under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness and Accountability of Appeals Act of 2025 . 2. Appeals of assistance decisions Section 423 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5189a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Attorney’s fees In any case in which an applicant who requested an appeal under subsection (a) or arbitration under subsection (d) receives a favorable decision following such appeal or arbitration, the Administrator shall reimburse such applicant for any attorney’s fees of the applicant relating to such appeal or arbitration. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5312 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Mr. Fine (for himself, Mrs. Luna , and Mr. LaMalfa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To authorize civil actions against judges who, and other government entities that, release repeat offenders on bail, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judicial Accountability for Irresponsible Leniency Act or the JAIL Act . 2. Civil actions for harm caused by repeat offenders released pending trial (a) Civil action If a judge or another government entity issues an order releasing a covered defendant on bail pending trial, and the covered defendant harms another person during such release, that person (or an immediate family member of that person if the person is deceased), may bring a civil action against the judge or other government entity in an appropriate district court of the United States seeking damages. (b) No judicial immunity Judicial immunity is not a defense in a civil action under this section. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered defendant means an individual who is charged with a crime of violence and has previously been convicted of a crime of violence. (2) The term crime of violence has the meaning given that term in section 16 of title 18, United States Code. (3) The term judge includes Federal and State judges.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5314 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Mr. Grothman (for himself, Mr. Gosar , Mr. Self , and Mrs. Bice ) 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 amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require a skilled nursing facility to permit without restriction visitation by an individual designated by a resident of such facility under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Randy Susen Visitation Rights Act of 2025 . 2. Requiring skilled nursing facilities to permit without restriction visitation by certain individuals (a) Medicare Section 1819(c)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(c)(3) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) permit immediate access to a resident by not less than 1 individual that such resident designates, subject to the right of such resident to deny or withdraw consent or such designation at any time, but not subject to any other restriction or limitation on such access. . (b) Medicaid Section 1919(c)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396l(c)(3) ) is amended— (1) in subsection (D), by striking and at the end; (2) in subsection (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) permit immediate access to a resident by not less than 1 individual that such resident designates, subject to the right of such resident to deny or withdraw consent or such designation at any time, but not subject to any other restriction or limitation on such access. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5315 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Ms. Hageman (for herself and Mr. Moore of Alabama ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To prohibit the Federal procurement of large language models not developed in accordance with unbiased AI principles, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Artificial Intelligence Realization Act of 2025 or the FAIR Act . 2. Prohibition on Federal procurement of certain large language models (a) Policy of the United States It is the policy of the United States to promote the innovation and use of trustworthy artificial intelligence. (b) In general To advance the policy established under subsection (a), the head of each agency shall, procure after the date of the enactment of this Act only those large language models developed in accordance with the following principles: (1) Large language models shall be truthful in responding to user prompts seeking factual information or analysis. (2) Large language models shall prioritize historical accuracy, scientific inquiry, and objectivity, and shall acknowledge uncertainty where reliable information is incomplete or contradictory. (3) Large language models shall be neutral, nonpartisan tools that do not manipulate responses in favor of ideological dogmas such as diversity, equity, and inclusion. (4) Developers of large language models shall not intentionally encode partisan or ideological judgments into a large language model output unless those judgments are prompted by or otherwise readily accessible to the end user. (c) Definitions In this Act: (1) Agency The term agency — (A) means— (i) an executive department (as such term is defined in section 101 of title 5, United States Code); (ii) a military department (as such term is defined in section 102 of title 5, United States Code); (iii) an independent establishment (as such term is defined in section 104 of title 5, United States Code); and (iv) a wholly owned Government corporation (as such term is defined in section 9101 of title 31, United States Code); and (B) does not include the Government Accountability Office. (2) Large language model The term large language model means a generative AI model trained on vast, diverse datasets that enable the model to generate natural-language responses to user prompts.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5319 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Ms. Kamlager-Dove (for herself, Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Norton , Ms. Crockett , Ms. Tlaib , Ms. Sewell , Mr. Carson , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Ms. Simon , Mr. Lieu , Ms. Ansari , Ms. Rivas , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Goldman of New York , and Ms. Jacobs ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , 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 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Department of Health and Human Services from disclosing Medicaid data for law enforcement purposes related to immigration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Limiting ICE’s Nationwide Encroachment Act or the LINE Act . 2. Prohibition on disclosing Medicaid data Notwithstanding section 552a of title 5, United States Code, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Department of Health and Human Services may not disclose the individually identifiable health information (as defined in section 1171(6) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320d(6) ) of an individual that is obtained in relation to such individual’s enrollment under a State plan (or waiver of such plan) under title XIX of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ) to any person, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, for the purpose of enforcing the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 ))).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5321 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Mr. LaLota (for himself and Mr. Stanton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the special rule for low emission and energy efficient vehicles facilities, and for other purposes.

1. HOV facilities (a) In general Section 166(b)(5)(A) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting December 31, 2026 . (b) Study Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of a study on the effectiveness of electric vehicle exemptions in reducing traffic congestion.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5322 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Mr. Lawler (for himself, Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Kean , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Latimer , Ms. Malliotakis , Ms. Sherrill , Ms. Pou , Mr. Hurd of Colorado , and Mr. Mills ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to designate September 11 Day of Remembrance as a legal public holiday.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the September 11 Day of Remembrance Act . 2. September 11 Day of Remembrance as a legal public holiday Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to Labor Day the following: September 11 Day of Remembrance, September 11. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5323 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Mr. Lieu (for himself and Mr. Meeks ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To enhance subnational diplomacy efforts within the Department of State, and for other purposes.

1. Office of Subnational Diplomacy (a) In general There shall be established in the Department of State an Office of Subnational Diplomacy (referred to in this subsection as the Office ). The Office shall enable the work of the Department with sub-national units of governments (such as State, county, city, and municipal governments) within the United States to improve the ability of such units of government to attract foreign investment, counter foreign malign influence within the United States, and contribute to the foreign policy priorities of the United States. (b) Head of office The head of the Office shall be the Special Representative for Subnational Diplomacy, who shall report to the Under Secretary of Economic Affairs. (c) Responsibilities The Special Representative for Subnational Diplomacy shall additionally be responsible for— (1) advising the Under Secretary of Economic Affairs on sub-national engagements within the United States; (2) serving as the principal official on such matters within the Department; (3) coordinating the Department’s support for local and municipal governmental engagements with foreign governments; (4) advising subnational government officials on the potential risks of engagements with countries of concern and sharing best practices to build resilience against foreign political interference and malign influence; (5) assisting subnational governments in— (A) attracting or bidding to host major international events; (B) tracking foreign direct investment at the county and municipal levels to highlight trends and opportunities; (C) attracting foreign direct investment and other forms of economic cooperation; (D) building the capacity and knowledge of subnational government staff who have responsibility for engaging with foreign countries; (E) advancing sports diplomacy with foreign countries and entities; (F) implementing programs to cooperate with foreign governments and entities on policy priorities or managing shared resources; and (G) understanding the local implications of foreign policy developments or policy changes; (6) supporting the economic interests of the United States through subnational engagements, in consultation and coordination with other relevant agencies; (7) advising and informing local officials during the negotiation of agreements or memoranda of understanding with foreign governments related to subnational engagements and priorities; and (8) coordinating subnational engagements with associations of subnational elected leaders, such as the United States Conference of Mayors, National Governors Association, National League of Cities, and similar associations.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5330 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Mrs. Miller of Illinois (for herself, Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Baird , Ms. Mace , Mr. Gill of Texas , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Perry , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Haridopolos , Mr. McGuire , Mr. Norman , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Crane , Mr. Wied , and Mr. Burchett ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To withhold certain transportation program funds from States that grant drivers licenses to illegal immigrants or fail to share information about criminal aliens with the Federal Government.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Aliens From Evading Driving Laws Act or the SAFE Driving Laws Act . 2. Withholding of certain highway funding for States that issuance of drivers licenses to individuals who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents (a) In general Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 180. Issuance of drivers licenses to individuals who do not have proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residence (a) Withholding of funds for noncompliance The Secretary shall withhold 50 percent of the amount required to be apportioned to any State under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 104(b) on the first day of each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2027 if the State is not in compliance with subsection (b) as of such day. (b) State actions To be in compliance with this subsection, a State— (1) shall have in effect a law prohibiting the issuance of a drivers license or a commercial drivers license to an individual who does not have proof of United States citizenship or lawful permanent residence in the United States; and (2) may not prohibit or restrict a local or State government entity or official from collecting or sending to or receiving from the Department of Homeland Security immigration enforcement information. (c) Public database The Secretary Transportation and the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security shall— (1) determine whether each State is in compliance with this subsection (b); and (2) maintain a database that is publicly available on a website of each such Secretary of the status of compliance of each State with the requirements of such subsection. (d) Definition of immigration enforcement information In this section, the term immigration enforcement information means— (1) information relating to the citizenship or immigration status of any individual; and (2) the date, time, and location of the release of any individual from detention, jail, or a prison facility. . (b) Conforming amendment The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 180. Issuance of drivers licenses to individuals who do not have proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residence. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5334 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Mr. Panetta (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Goodlander , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Mullin , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Ms. Craig , Mr. Pappas , and Mr. Neguse ) 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 early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Early-childhood Educators’ Deductions Act of 2025 or the SEED Act of 2025 . 2. Educator expense deduction to include early childhood educators (a) In general Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)(D), by striking the heading and inserting Certain expenses of early childhood, elementary, and secondary school teachers . ; (2) in subsection (d)(1)(A), by striking kindergarten through grade 12 teacher and inserting, early childhood educator, kindergarten through grade 12 teacher ; and (3) in subsection (d)(1)(B), by striking elementary education or secondary education (kindergarten through grade 12) and inserting, early childhood education, elementary education, or secondary education (pre-kindergarten through grade 12) . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5335 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Ms. Pou (for herself and Ms. Salazar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To include Peru in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E–1 and E–2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Peru.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Economic Resilience and Unity Act of 2025 or the PERU Act of 2025 . 2. Nonimmigrant traders and investors For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E) ), Peru shall be considered to be a foreign state described in such section if the Government of Peru provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the United States.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5339 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Mr. Subramanyam (for himself, Mr. Beyer , Mr. Wittman , and Mr. Scott of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To establish a presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to certain toxins at the Pentagon Reservation during certain period beginning on September 11, 2001.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act . 2. Presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to certain toxins at the Pentagon Reservation during certain period beginning on September 11, 2001 Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): 1120A. Presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to toxins at Pentagon Reservation during certain period beginning on September 11, 2001 (a) Presumption of service connection For the purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to section 1113 of this title, a disease specified in subsection (b) becoming manifest in a covered veteran shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated during active military, naval, air, or space service, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such disease during the period of such service. (b) Diseases specified The diseases specified in this subsection are the following: (1) Asthma. (2) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (3) Emphysema. (4) Tracheomalacia. (5) Cancer of any type. (6) A cadiovascular disease of any type. (7) A skin disease of any type. (8) A respiratory disease of any type. (9) Any other illness or condition for which the Secretary determines, pursuant to regulations prescribed under subchapter VII that a presumption of service connection is warranted based on a positive association with a substance, chemical, or airborne hazard identified in the list under section 1119(b)(2) of this title. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered veteran means any veteran who, during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on November 19, 2001, performed active military, naval, air, or space service while assigned to a duty station at the Pentagon Reservation. (2) The term Pentagon Reservation has the meaning given such term in section 2674 of title 10. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5341 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2025 Mr. Vindman (for himself and Mr. Baird ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt certain owners of livestock from inspection requirements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local Foods Act of 2025 or the LOCAL Foods Act of 2025 . 2. Exemptions from inspection Section 23(a) of the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 623(a) ) is amended by striking the slaughtering by any person of animals of his own raising, and the preparation by him and transportation in commerce of the carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products of such animals exclusively for use by him and members of his household and his nonpaying guests and employees and inserting the slaughtering of animals by any person that is an owner of the animals in whole or in part, or the preparation or transportation in commerce of the carcasses or parts thereof or meat and meat food products from those animals by an owner, if such slaughter, preparation, or transportation is exclusively for the use of an owner or the household, nonpaying guests, or employees of an owner, subject to the condition that if an owner designates an agent to assist in such slaughter, preparation, or transportation, the owner shall maintain custody and specific identification of the carcasses or parts thereof or meat and meat food products, as determined by the Secretary .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5344 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2025 Mr. Lynch (for himself and Mr. Nunn of Iowa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Act to extend the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Pilot Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program Act . 2. Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program Section 9703 of the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Act is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking ‘Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Pilot Program’ and inserting Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program ; (2) in subsection (a)(1), by striking Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Pilot Program and inserting ‘Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program ; (3) in subsection (g)(1), by striking for 3 years ; and (4) by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following: (i) Sunset This section shall cease to have any force or effect after the end of the 7-year period beginning on the date of enactment of the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program Act. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5345 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2025 Mr. Kustoff introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act . 2. Single point of contact for identity theft victims (a) In general Title VII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 901 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 714. Single point of contact for identity theft victims (a) In general The Commissioner of Social Security shall establish and implement procedures to ensure that any individual whose social security account number has been misused (such as to fraudulently obtain benefits under title II, VIII, or XVI of this Act, or in a manner that affects an individual’s records at the Social Security Administration, or in a manner that prompts the individual to request a new social security account number) has a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration throughout the resolution of the individual’s case. The single point of contact shall track the individual’s case to completion and coordinate with other units to resolve issues as quickly as possible. (b) Single point of contact (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a), the single point of contact shall consist of a team or subset of specially trained employees who— (A) have the ability to coordinate with other units to resolve the issues involved in the individual's case, and (B) shall be accountable for the case until its resolution. (2) Team or subset The employees included within the team or subset described in paragraph (1) may change as required to meet the needs of the Social Security Administration, provided that procedures have been established to— (A) ensure continuity of records and case history, and (B) notify the individual when appropriate. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5346 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2025 Mr. Grothman 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 reform certain penalty and interest provisions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act . 2. Procedural requirements for assessment of penalties (a) Approval of assessment Section 6751(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (1) In general No penalty under this title shall be assessed or entered unless, before any written communication with respect to such penalty (including proposal of a penalty as an adjustment) is sent to the taxpayer, the initial determination of such assessment is personally approved (in writing) by the immediate supervisor of the individual making such determination or such higher level official as the Secretary may designate. . (b) Immediate supervisor defined Section 6751(b) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Immediate supervisor For purposes of this subsection, the term immediate supervisor means, with respect to an individual making a determination under paragraph (1), the person to whom such individual reports. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to notices issued, and penalties assessed, after December 31, 2025.
IB Union Calendar No. 272 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5346 [Report No. 119–318] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2025 Mr. Grothman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means September 30, 2025 Additional sponsor: Mr. Smith of Nebraska September 30, 2025 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on September 15, 2025 A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform certain penalty and interest provisions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act . 2. Procedural requirements for assessment of penalties (a) Approval of assessment Section 6751(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (1) In general No penalty under this title shall be assessed or entered unless, before any written communication with respect to such penalty (including proposal of a penalty as an adjustment) is sent to the taxpayer, the initial determination of such assessment is personally approved (in writing) by the immediate supervisor of the individual making such determination or such higher level official as the Secretary may designate. . (b) Immediate supervisor defined Section 6751(b) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Immediate supervisor For purposes of this subsection, the term immediate supervisor means, with respect to an individual making a determination under paragraph (1), the person to whom such individual reports. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to notices issued, and penalties assessed, after December 31, 2025.

September 30, 2025 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5348 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2025 Mr. Smucker introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 . 2. Reissuance of Social Security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised (a) In general Section 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(B) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and (2) by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clause: (iii) In any case in which a social security account number has been issued to a child who has not attained the age of 14 pursuant to subclause (IV) or (V) of clause (i) and it is demonstrated by evidence, as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security, and submitted under penalty of perjury to the Commissioner by a parent or guardian of the child that in the course of transmission of the social security card to the child, the confidentiality of such number has been compromised by reason of loss or theft of such social security card, the Commissioner shall issue a new social security account number to such child and make note in the records maintained with respect to such child of the pertinent information received by the Commissioner regarding the loss or theft of the social security card. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
IB Union Calendar No. 282 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5348 [Report No. 119–329] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2025 Mr. Smucker introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means October 3, 2025 Additional sponsor: Ms. Malliotakis October 3, 2025 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on September 15, 2025 A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 . 2. Reissuance of Social Security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised (a) In general Section 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(B) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and (2) by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clause: (iii) In any case in which a social security account number has been issued to a child who has not attained the age of 14 pursuant to subclause (IV) or (V) of clause (i) and it is demonstrated by evidence, as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security, and submitted under penalty of perjury to the Commissioner by a parent or guardian of the child that in the course of transmission of a social security card to the child, the confidentiality of such number has been compromised by reason of loss or theft of such social security card, the Commissioner shall issue a new social security account number to such child and make note in the records maintained with respect to such child of the pertinent information received by the Commissioner regarding the loss or theft of the social security card. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

October 3, 2025 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5352 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2025 Mr. Van Orden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To prohibit Federal funding for entities that employ individuals who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibiting Federal funding for entities that employ individuals who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism No Federal funds may be obligated, expended, or otherwise disbursed to any entity that employ individuals who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism (as that term is defined in section 2331 of title 18, United States Code).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5358 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2025 Mr. Fry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 provide that a project to remove and replace communications equipment or services listed under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act or the TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act . 2. Application of NEPA and NHPA to covered communications equipment or services (a) NEPA exemption A Federal authorization with respect to a covered project may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ). (b) National Historic Preservation Act exemption A covered project may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered project The term covered project means a project to permanently remove covered communications equipment or services (as defined in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 ( 47 U.S.C. 1608 )) and to replace such covered communications equipment or services with communications equipment or services (as defined in such section) that are not covered communications equipment or services (as so defined). (2) Federal authorization The term Federal authorization — (A) means any authorization required under Federal law with respect to a covered project; and (B) includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law with respect to a covered project.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5360 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2025 Mrs. Houchin (for herself and Mr. Auchincloss ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Federal Trade Commission to develop and make available to the public educational resources for parents, educators, and minors with respect to the safe and responsible use of AI chatbots by minors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the AI Warnings And Resources for Education Act or the AWARE Act . 2. AI chatbots and minors (a) Educational resources Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission, in consultation with relevant Federal agencies, shall develop and make available to the public educational resources for parents, educators, and minors with respect to the safe and responsible use of AI chatbots by minors. (b) Contents The educational resources developed and made available under subsection (a) shall include resources on— (1) how to identify safe and unsafe AI chatbot use; (2) privacy and data collection practices; and (3) best practices for parents supervising the use of AI chatbots by minors. (c) Youville The Commission shall model the educational resources developed and made available under subsection (a) on the Youville program of the Commission. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Artificial intelligence The term artificial intelligence has the meaning given such term in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 ( 15 U.S.C. 9401 ). (2) AI chatbot The term AI chatbot means an artificial intelligence system, marketed to and available for use by consumers, that engages in interactive, natural-language communication with a user and generates or selects content in response to user inputs (including text, voice, or other inputs) using a conversational context. (3) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission. (4) Minor The term minor means an individual under the age of 18 years. (5) Parent The term parent includes a legal guardian of a minor.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5364 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2025 Mr. Schmidt 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 direct State Medicaid fraud control units to investigate and prosecute instances of beneficiary fraud.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the States Taking On Power For Redressing All Unlawful Deceits in Medicaid Act or the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act . 2. Directing State Medicaid fraud control units to investigate and prosecute beneficiary fraud (a) In general Section 1903(q)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(q)(3) ) is amended— (1) by inserting , application for, or receipt of after the provision of each place it appears; (2) by inserting , and individuals applying for or receiving, after providers of ; and (3) by inserting , and individuals applying for or receiving, before such services . (b) Conforming change Section 1902(a)(61) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(61) ) is amended by inserting , application for, and receipt of after the provision of each place it appears. (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5365 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2025 Ms. Schrier (for herself and Mr. Newhouse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 with respect to the conservation reserve program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Needless Administrative Barriers Lessening Efficiency for Conservation Act of 2025 or the ENABLE Conservation Act of 2025 . 2. Amendments to the Food Security Act of 1985 (a) State acres for wildlife enhancement continuous enrollment Section 1231(d)(6)(A)(i) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3831(d)(6)(A)(i) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (II), by striking and at the end; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (IV) land that will be enrolled under the State acres for wildlife enhancement initiative established by the Secretary; and . (b) Acreage limitations Section 1244(f)(3) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3844(f)(3) ) is amended by striking section 1231A and inserting section 1231(d)(6) .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5368 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2025 Ms. Strickland introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to rename the Community Liaison Services within the Office of Pipeline Safety of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration as the Office of Public Engagement, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pipeline Safety Engagement Act of 2025 . 2. Office of Public Engagement (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall rename the Community Liaison Services within the Office of Pipeline Safety of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration as the Office of Public Engagement (hereinafter in this section referred to as the Office ). (b) Duties The duties of the Office are to— (1) proactively engage with pipeline stakeholders, including the public, pipeline operators, public safety organizations, and State, local, and Tribal government officials, to raise awareness of pipeline safety practices; (2) promote the adoption and increased use of safety programs and activities; (3) inform the public of pipeline safety regulations and best practices; and (4) assist the public with inquiries regarding pipeline safety. (c) Public access The Office shall ensure that activities carried out by the Office and information products developed by the Office are accessible to the public. (d) Community liaisons The Office shall incorporate positions known as community liaisons under the Community Liaison Services. (e) Report Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this section.