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I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1849 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. LaMalfa (for himself, Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Murphy , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Fitzgerald , Ms. Pettersen , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Peters , Mr. Mullin , Ms. Chu , Ms. Sewell , and Mr. Valadao ) 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 provide for the exclusion from gross income of amounts received from State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act of 2025 . 2. Exclusion of amounts received from State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs (a) In general Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i) and by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection: (h) State-Based catastrophe loss mitigation programs (1) In general Gross income shall not include any amount received by or paid for the benefit of an individual as a qualified catastrophe mitigation payment under a program established by— (A) a State or any political subdivision or public instrumentality thereof, (B) a joint powers authority, or (C) an entity created by State law to ensure the availability of an adequate market of last resort for essential property insurance or basic property insurance, over which a State agency or State department of insurance has regulatory oversight, for the purpose of making such payments. (2) Qualified catastrophe mitigation payment For purposes of this section, the term qualified catastrophe mitigation payment means any amount which is received by or paid for the benefit of the owner of any property to make improvements to such property for the sole purpose of reducing the damage that would be done to such property by a windstorm, earthquake, or wildfire. (3) No increase in basis Rules similar to the rules of subsection (g)(3) shall apply in the case of this subsection. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 139(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and qualified and inserting , qualified catastrophe mitigation payments, and qualified . (2) Section 139(i) of such Code (as redesignated by subsection (a)) is amended by striking or qualified and inserting , qualified catastrophe mitigation payment, or qualified . (c) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. (2) Retroactive applicability The Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary’s delegate, shall provide an opportunity for individuals to claim the exclusion from gross income under section 139(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by this section, including by amended return.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1850 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Arrington (for himself, Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Fallon , Mr. Newhouse , and Mr. Crenshaw ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To revise the authority provided to the President to impose export licensing requirements or other restrictions on the export of crude oil from the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuing Robust and Uninhibited Drilling and Exporting Act or the CRUDE Act . 2. Crude oil export licensing requirements and other restrictions Section 101(d)(1) of division O of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 ( 42 U.S.C. 6212a(d)(1) ) is amended— (1) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: (A) (i) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of Commerce jointly find and report to the President and to the Congress that— (I) the export of crude oil pursuant to this Act has caused sustained material oil supply shortages or sustained oil prices significantly above world market levels that are directly attributable to the export of crude oil produced in the United States; and (II) those supply shortages or price increases have caused or are likely to cause sustained material adverse employment effects in the United States; and (ii) the President declares a national emergency based on the findings of a report under clause (i) and formally notices the declaration of a national emergency in the Federal Register; or ; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; or and inserting a period; and (3) by striking subparagraph (C).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1852 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Biggs of Arizona introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require that any institution of higher education that is a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code be deemed a nonprofit institution of higher education for purposes of such Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the IHE Nonprofit Clarity Act . 2. Definition of nonprofit institution of higher education Section 103(13) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1003(13) ) is amended by inserting at the end the following: Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, in the case of an institution of higher education that is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, such institution of higher education shall be deemed to be a nonprofit institution of higher education for purposes of this Act. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1854 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Ms. Brownley (for herself, Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Salinas , and Ms. Stansbury ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To require the Natural Resources Conservation Service to review the national conservation practice standards, taking into consideration climate benefits, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Climate Agricultural Conservation Practices Act . 2. Consideration of climate benefits in conservation practice standards Section 1242(h) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3842(h) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking 1 year after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and inserting 5 years after the date of enactment of the Climate Agricultural Conservation Practices Act ; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (C) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (E) evaluate the climate benefits of the standards. ; (2) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking conservation innovations and and inserting climate benefits, conservation innovations, and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) Climate benefit defined In this subsection, the term climate benefit means— (A) a reduction in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions; (B) an increase in carbon sequestration; or (C) mitigation against, or adaptation to, increased weather volatility. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1855 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Carson (for himself, Ms. Tlaib , and Mrs. McIver ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to ensure amusement rides permanently fixed to a site are treated as consumer products, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act . 2. Amusement rides permanently fixed to a site (a) In general Section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5) ) is amended by striking , and which is not permanently fixed to a site. Such term does not include such a device which is permanently fixed to a site. and inserting a period. (b) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general In addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Commission each fiscal year for activities relating to covered devices $11,500,000, of which— (A) $5,000,000 each fiscal year is authorized to be appropriated exclusively for activities relating to covered devices not permanently fixed to a site; and (B) $6,500,000 each fiscal year is authorized to be appropriated exclusively for activities relating to covered devices permanently fixed to a site. (2) Covered device defined In this subsection, the term covered device means a mechanical device which carries or conveys passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted route or course or within a defined area for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, which is customarily controlled or directed by an individual who is employed for that purpose and who is not a consumer with respect to such device.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1858 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Davis of North Carolina (for himself, Mr. Feenstra , Ms. Tokuda , Mr. Nunn of Iowa , Mr. Rouzer , and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 with respect to the emergency watershed program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act . 2. Emergency watershed program Section 403 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2203 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Level of restoration In carrying out this section, the Secretary may undertake measures that increase the level of protection above that which would be necessary to address the immediate impairment of the watershed if the Secretary determines that such restoration is— (1) in the best interest of the long-term health and the protection of the watershed from repetitive impairments; and (2) cost-effective and appropriate, given risks to the environment. . 3. National agriculture flood vulnerability study Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a national agriculture flood vulnerability report containing the results of a conservation effects assessment project studying flood risk on agricultural lands, including— (1) an analysis of economic losses of crops and livestock resulting from flooding under different recurrence scenarios; (2) an analysis of the downstream effects of mitigation activities carried out as part of a watershed management approach; (3) an analysis of available Federal and State data relating to flood risk, as applicable to agricultural land, including data relating to riverine flooding, coastal flooding, storm surge, extreme precipitation, and flash flooding; and (4) a description of ongoing producer-level conservation practices and broader government initiatives to manage flooding impact and flood risk within and across watersheds, and recommendations for additional practices and initiatives to further address such impact and risk. 4. Rehabilitation of structural measures near, at, or past their evaluated life expectancy The Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act is amended— (1) in section 2 ( 16 U.S.C. 1002 ), by striking respectively. and all that follows through must contain and inserting respectively. Each project, other than a rehabilitation project under section 14, must contain ; and (2) in section 14(b)(2) ( 16 U.S.C. 1012(b)(2) ), by striking 65 percent and inserting 90 percent .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1859 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Ms. DelBene (for herself, Ms. Sánchez , Ms. Sewell , and Ms. Strickland ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To require income from the first year of an apprenticeship to be disregarded in determining eligibility for assistance under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Apprenticeship Opportunity Act . 2. Requirement to disregard income from first year of an apprenticeship in determining eligibility for assistance under the TANF program (a) Requirement Section 408(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 608(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (13) Requirement to disregard income from 1st year of an apprenticeship in determining eligibility for assistance A State to which a grant is made under section 403 shall disregard all income received on account of the 1st year of an apprenticeship registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. ), in determining the eligibility of the recipient for assistance under the State program funded under this part. . (b) Penalty for violation Section 409(a) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 609(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (17) Penalty for not disregarding income from 1st year of an apprenticeship in determining eligibility for assistance If the Secretary determines that a State to which a grant is made under section 403 in a fiscal year has violated section 408(a)(13) during the fiscal year, the Secretary shall reduce the grant payable to the State under section 403(a)(1) for the immediately succeeding fiscal year by an amount equal to 1 percent of the State family assistance grant. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st Federal fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1861 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , 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 require renovation of certain U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Checkpoint Modernization Act . 2. Renovation of U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall prioritize renovation projects at U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints that directly— (1) improve the safety and well-being of law enforcement personnel, (2) enhance the ability of U.S. Border Patrol agents to detect and deter human smuggling, contraband, and other illicit goods, and (3) reduce traffic congestion and improve overall public safety, to accommodate the increasing volume of traffic along the southern border of the United States. (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the cost estimates, statuses, justifications, and other relevant information as necessary of the renovation of U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints described in subsection (a). (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection not less than $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2028 to carry out this section. (d) Rescission of Inflation Reduction Act funds The unobligated balance of all amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out section 138 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7438 ; relating to environmental and climate justice block grants) is permanently rescinded.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1866 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Ms. Hageman (for herself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Grothman , Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Gill of Texas , and Mr. Moore of Alabama ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to disqualify any State that discriminates against parents or guardians who oppose medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological treatment, or clothing and social changes related to affirming the subjective claims of gender identity expressed by any minor if such claimed identity is inconsistent with such minor’s biological sex from receiving funding under such Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guaranteeing Unalienable and Anatomical Rights for Dependents Act or the GUARD Act . 2. State grant requirements The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 3 the following: 4. State grant requirements (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no State may receive funding under this Act if such State takes any adverse action or otherwise discriminates against parents, guardians, or legal representatives who oppose medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological treatment, or other medical intervention, or clothing, name or pronoun use, or other social changes or practices related to transitioning to or affirming the claims or expressions of gender identity of any minor under the charge, care, or supervision of the parent, guardian, or legal representative, if such gender identity is inconsistent, in such parent's, guardian's, or legal representative's estimation, with such minor’s biological sex, as determined definitively at or before birth, regardless of any medical diagnosis or indication of gender dysphoria, body dysphoria, dissociative identity disorder, or social anxiety disorder. (b) Enforcement In the case of an award made by the Secretary under this Act in violation of subsection (a), any parent, guardian, or legal representative who experienced an adverse action or other discrimination described in subsection (a) by a State receiving funding under this Act may bring an action, in an appropriate Federal district court of the United States or State court, against the Department of Health and Human Services, seeking to enjoin the Secretary from continuing such award to such State and to require the State awarded amounts in violation of subsection (a) to return such funds to the Treasury. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1867 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Hern of Oklahoma (for himself, Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Lee of Nevada , and Ms. Malliotakis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

1. Removing the in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology (a) In general Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7) ) is amended to read as follows: (7) Treatment of substance use disorder services and mental health services furnished through telehealth The geographic requirements described in paragraph (4)(C)(i) shall not apply with respect to telehealth services furnished on or after July 1, 2020, to an eligible telehealth individual with a substance use disorder diagnosis for purposes of treatment of such disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, or, on or after the first day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), to an eligible telehealth individual for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, at an originating site described in paragraph (4)(C)(ii) (other than an originating site described in subclause (IX) of such paragraph) or, for the period for which clause (iii) of paragraph (4)(C) applies, at any site described in such clause. . (b) Mental health visits furnished by rural health clinics Section 1834(y)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)(2) ) is amended by striking prior to April 1, 2025 . (c) Mental health visits furnished by federally qualified health centers Section 1834(o)(4)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)(4)(B) ) is amended by striking prior to April 1, 2025 .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1872 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Jackson of Texas (for himself and Mr. Van Orden ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Veterans’ Education Act . 2. Repayment of members of the Armed Forces for contributions toward Post-9/11 Educational Assistance (a) In general Section 3327(f)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking together and all that follows through (as applicable), . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2025.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1875 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Langworthy (for himself, Mr. Morelle , and Ms. Malliotakis ) 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 require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Provider Screening Accountability Act . 2. Medicaid provider screening requirements Section 1902(kk)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(kk)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking The State and inserting: (A) In general The State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Additional provider screening Beginning January 1, 2028, as part of the enrollment (or reenrollment or revalidation of enrollment) of a provider or supplier under this title, and not less frequently than monthly during the period that such provider or supplier is so enrolled, the State conducts a check of any database or similar system developed pursuant to section 6401(b)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to determine whether the Secretary has terminated the participation of such provider or supplier under title XVIII, or whether any other State has terminated the participation of such provider or supplier under such other State’s State plan under this title (or waiver of the plan), or such other State’s State child health plan under title XXI (or waiver of the plan). .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1879 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Ms. Mace (for herself, Mr. Gill of Texas , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Perry , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Mast , Mr. McDowell , Mr. Harris of Maryland , Mr. Burchett , Mr. Rulli , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Steube , Mr. Gooden , and Mr. Ogles ) 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 deny the tax exempt status for bonds issued by sanctuary jurisdictions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act . 2. Denial of tax exempt status for bonds issued by sanctuary jurisdictions (a) In general Subsection (b) of section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Bond issued by sanctuary jurisdiction Any bond that is issued by a sanctuary jurisdiction (as determined on the date of issuance). . (b) Sanctuary jurisdiction defined Section 103(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Sanctuary jurisdiction The term sanctuary jurisdiction means a State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts any government entity or official from— (A) sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging with any Federal, State, or local government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status (lawful or unlawful) of any individual, or (B) complying with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual. . (c) List of sanctuary jurisdictions Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) shall, after consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, publish a list of sanctuary jurisdictions for purposes of section 103(b)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply in taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act to any obligation issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1883 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself and Mr. Krishnamoorthi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act . 2. Clarification of contents of registration Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1603(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end; and (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the offense. and inserting the following: the offense; and (8) notwithstanding paragraph (4), the name and address of each government of a foreign country (including any agency or subdivision of a government of a foreign country, such as a regional or municipal unit of government) and foreign political party, other than the client, that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of any lobbying activities of the registrant. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1884 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself and Ms. Scholten ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training to carry out a pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Fellowship Act . 2. Pilot program on short-term fellowship programs (a) Authority The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training shall carry out a pilot program under which a State may use a grant or contract under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, to carry out a short-term fellowship program. (b) Locations; agreements The Assistant Secretary shall select at least three, but not more than five, States to carry out a short-term fellowship program pursuant to subsection (a). Each such State shall enter into an agreement with a non-profit organization to carry out such program. (c) Short-Term fellowship program Each short-term fellowship program carried out by a State pursuant to subsection (a) shall— (1) consist of veterans participating as fellows with an employer for a period not exceeding 20 weeks; (2) provide to such veterans a monthly stipend during such period; and (3) provide to such veterans an opportunity to be employed on a long-term basis with the employer following such period. (d) Comptroller General report Not later than four years after the date on which the pilot program commences under this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program. (e) Authorization of appropriations In addition to funds made available under section 4102A(b)(5) of title 38, United States Code, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Assistant Secretary to carry out the pilot program under this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1885 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Murphy (for himself and Mr. Rouzer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To revise the boundaries of a unit of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System in Topsail, North Carolina, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Town of North Topsail Beach Coastal Barrier Resources System Map Amendment Act of 2025 . 2. Correction to map (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall make such corrections to the map described in subsection (d) as are necessary to exclude from unit L06 of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System each parcel in the town of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, that is designated by local zoning ordinance for purposes other than conservation as of the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Application of correction (1) In general The Secretary shall consider each parcel described in subsection (a) to meet the criteria described in subparagraph (B) of section 4(g)(1) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(g)(1) ). (2) Clarification This Act applies only to areas of unit L06 that are within the municipality of the town of North Topsail Beach. (c) Definition of local zoning ordinance In this section, the term local zoning ordinance means zoning regulations in effect for the town of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, as of the date of enactment of this Act. (d) Map described The map referred to in subsection (a) is a map that— (1) is included in a set of maps as part of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System entitled John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System and dated November 25, 2024; and (2) relates to unit L06 of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1887 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Neguse (for himself and Mr. Roy ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain disclosures by registrants regarding exemptions under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act . 2. Registrant disclosure regarding foreign agent registration exemption Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1603(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (8) a statement as to whether the registrant is exempt under section 3(h) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 613(h) ). .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1888 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Ms. Norton (for herself, Mr. Casar , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Omar , Ms. Pingree , Mrs. Ramirez , Ms. Schakowsky , and Ms. Tlaib ) 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 direct the United States to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and convert nuclear weapons industry resources and personnel to purposes relating to addressing the climate crisis, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Conversion Act of 2025 . 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the United States should provide leadership by— (1) signing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons; (2) ratifying such treaty when it is clear that ratification will result in— (A) the dismantlement and elimination of all nuclear weapons in every country; and (B) strict and effective international control of such dismantlement and elimination; and (3) working with the other nuclear-armed nations to ensure the verifiable and irreversible elimination of all nuclear weapons from all countries, in accordance with the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. 3. United States abolition of nuclear weapons and conversion of resources to energy and economic purposes Beginning on the date on which the President certifies to Congress that all countries possessing nuclear weapons have begun the verifiable and irreversible elimination of such weapons under the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, the President shall transfer the funding appropriated for nuclear weapons programs to be used for— (1) purposes related to addressing the climate crisis, including through the development and deployment of clean, renewable energy sources, by converting all nuclear weapons industry processes, plants, and programs for such purposes and by retraining nuclear industry employees; (2) addressing human and infrastructure needs, such as health care, housing, education, agriculture, and environmental restoration, including long-term radioactive waste monitoring; and (3) actively promote policies to induce all other countries to join in the commitments referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) to create a more peaceful and secure world.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1889 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Ms. Perez (for herself, Ms. Foxx , Mrs. Kim , and Mr. Gray ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To require that States that receive a grant under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, will not prohibit licensed child care providers from performing simple food preparation of fruits and vegetables.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cutting Red Tape on Child Care Providers Act of 2025 . 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) Access to minimally processed fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds is crucial for the development and well-being of children. (2) Licensed child care providers often face restrictions on food preparation that limit their ability to serve fresh fruits and vegetables. (3) Home and family based child care options, (estimated to serve about 1/4 of families), have seen steady declines over the past decade. While this decreases child care choices for all families, it disproportionately impacts low-income and rural families and those requiring daycare at non-traditional times because of shift work. (4) Complicated and burdensome regulations are more challenging for home-based providers and are likely a part of the reason these centers are declining. (5) Current regulations can make it easier to open a pre-packaged, often ultra-processed, snack than it is to, for example, peel a banana. This undermines the ability of child care providers to provide basic nutrition to our kids. (6) Simplifying regulations to encourage simple food preparation of minimally processed agricultural products can improve nutritional outcomes for children. 3. Definitions For purposes of this Act and the amendment made by this Act, the term simple food preparation means the basic preparation of fruits and vegetables, including washing, peeling, cutting, and serving raw or minimally processed produce. 4. Prohibition of barriers under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 Section 658E(c)(2)(F) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 9858c(2)(F) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (iii) Prohibition of barriers The State shall not create any barriers on the simple preparation of fresh fruits and vegetables for facilities, licensed or licensed exempt. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1891 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To transfer the administration of the H2A program from the Secretary of Labor to the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Moving H–2A to United States Department of Agriculture Act of 2025 . 2. Administration of H–2A program (a) In general Section 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1188 ) is amended— (1) by striking Secretary of Labor and inserting Secretary of Agriculture ; and (2) by striking Attorney General and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security . (b) Timing (1) Effective date of amendments The amendments made in subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this section. (2) Transfer of program administration On the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Labor shall take such actions as are necessary to provide to the Secretary of Agriculture any personnel, funding, and other materials necessary to transfer administration of the H–2A program under section 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1188 ), to the Secretary of Agriculture.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1893 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Thanedar (for himself and Mr. Alford ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the maximum loan amount for certain loans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Loans In Our Neighborhoods Act of 2025 or the LIONs Act of 2025 . 2. Maximum loan amount for a 7 (a) loan Section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(3)(A) ) is amended by striking $3,750,000 (or if the gross loan amount would exceed $5,000,000) and inserting $7,500,000 (or if the gross loan amount would exceed $10,000,000) . 3. Maximum loan amount for a development company loan Section 502(2)(A) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 696(2)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking $5,000,000 each place it appears and inserting $10,000,000 ; and (2) by striking $5,500,000 each place it appears and inserting $10,000,000 .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1896 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2025 Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself, Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Flood , Mr. Gimenez , Mrs. Fischbach , Ms. Budzinski , Mr. Sorensen , and Ms. Davids of Kansas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Clean Air Act to include fuel for ocean-going vessels as additional renewable fuel for which credits may be generated under the renewable fuel program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act . 2. Renewable fuel for ocean-going vessels (a) Definitions Section 211(o)(1)(A) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)(A) ) is amended by striking fossil fuel present in home heating oil or jet fuel and inserting fossil fuel present in home heating oil, fuel for ocean-going vessels, or jet fuel . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning with respect to the first calendar year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Regulations Not later than 365 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to implement the amendment made by subsection (a). (d) Report to congress Not later than 365 days after the date of promulgating the final regulations required under subsection (c), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate on the implementation of the amendment made by this Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1898 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2025 Mr. Barrett (for himself and Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress reports on the feasibility of installing traffic alert and collision avoidance systems and automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast IN capabilities in all military rotary-wing aircraft, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Helicopter Training Safety Act of 2025 . 2. Report on feasibility of installing traffic alert and collision avoidance systems in all military rotary-wing aircraft (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the feasibility of installing a traffic alert and collision avoidance system in each military rotary-wing aircraft. Such report shall include— (1) an analysis of the cost associated with installing a traffic alert and collision avoidance system in each military rotary-wing aircraft; (2) an analysis of the effect of installing such systems in such aircraft on the safety of civilian airspace; (3) an identification of any changes to the configuration of the cockpit of such aircraft that would be necessary in order to install such systems; (4) any implications the installation of such systems would have for combat, training, or domestic security operations; and (5) if the Secretary determines that the installation of such systems in such aircraft is not feasible, recommendations regarding similar systems or capabilities that could be installed instead. (b) Traffic alert and collision avoidance system defined In this section, the term traffic alert and collision avoidance system means a collision avoidance system in compliance with section 121.356 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. 3. Report on feasibility of installing automatic dependent surveillance–broadcast IN capabilities in all military rotary-wing aircraft Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the feasibility of installing automatic dependent surveillance–broadcast IN capability in each military rotary-wing aircraft. Such report shall include— (1) an analysis of the cost associated with installing automatic dependent surveillance–broadcast IN capability in each military rotary-wing aircraft; (2) an analysis of the effect of installing such capabilities in such aircraft on the safety of civilian airspace; (3) an identification of any changes to the configuration of the cockpit of such aircraft that would be necessary in order to install such capabilities; (4) any implications the installation of such capabilities would have for combat, training, or domestic security operations; and (5) if the Secretary determines that the installation of such capabilities in such aircraft is not feasible, recommendations regarding similar systems or capabilities that could be installed instead.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1899 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2025 Mr. Feenstra (for himself and Mr. Pappas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow for the furnishing of audio-only telehealth services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025 . 2. Allowing for the furnishing of audio-only telehealth services Section 1834(m)(9) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(9) ) is amended in the first sentence to read as follows: The Secretary shall provide coverage and payment under this part for telehealth services identified in paragraph (4)(F)(i) as of the date of the enactment of this paragraph that are furnished via an audio-only communications system on or after the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B). .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1905 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2025 Mr. Buchanan (for himself, Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. Murphy , Ms. Tenney , and Ms. Van Duyne ) 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 exclude certain students from the calculation to determine if certain private colleges and universities are subject to the excise tax on net investment income, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting American Students Act . 2. Certain students not taken into account for purposes of calculation to determine if certain private colleges and universities are subject to excise tax on net investment income (a) In general Section 4968(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Certain students not taken into account in determining endowment threshold For purposes of paragraph (1)(D), a student shall not be taken into account with respect to an eligible educational institution unless such student meets the student eligibility requirements under section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5) ). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. 3. Requirement to report certain information with respect to application of excise tax based on investment income of private colleges and universities (a) In general Section 6033 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (o) as subsection (p) and by inserting after subsection (n) the following new subsection: (o) Requirement To report certain information with respect To excise tax based on investment income of private colleges and universities Each applicable educational institution described in section 4968(b) which is subject to the requirements of subsection (a) shall include on the return required under subsection (a)— (1) the number of students taken into account for purposes of the calculation in paragraph (1)(D) of section 4968(b) (determined before the application of paragraph (3) of such section), and (2) the number of students taken into account for purposes of the calculation in paragraph (1)(D) of section 4968(b) (determined after the application of paragraph (3) of such section). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.