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IB Union Calendar No. 170 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 183 [Report No. 119–207, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. McClintock introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned July 16, 2025 Additional sponsor: Mr. Onder July 16, 2025 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with amendments Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic July 16, 2025 Committee on Agriculture discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 3, 2025 A BILL To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for a lifetime National Recreational Pass for law enforcement officers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act . 2. National recreational passes for law enforcement officers and Firefighters Section 805(b) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6804(b) ) is amended— (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) Annual passes The Secretary shall make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, at no cost, to— (A) a member of the Armed Forces and their dependents; or (B) a law enforcement officer or firefighter, who provide adequate proof of eligibility for such pass as determined by the Secretary. . (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Firefighter The term firefighter means any employee of the Federal Government, a State, a unit of local government, or an Indian Tribe who performs work directly related to suppressing fires, including wildland fires. (B) Law enforcement officer The term law enforcement officer means any officer, agent, or employee of the Federal Government, a State, a unit of local government, or an Indian Tribe authorized by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, or investigation of any violation of criminal law or who is authorized by law to supervise sentenced criminal offenders. .

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for a free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass for law enforcement officers and firefighters. .

July 16, 2025 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with amendments July 16, 2025 Committee on Agriculture discharged; 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. 186 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress in 2021 unanimously passed, and the President signed, Public Law 117–80 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note), which authorized the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish on Federal land in the District of Columbia a commemorative work to honor the acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients. (2) The Medal of Honor was established by President Abraham Lincoln and first awarded 160 years ago on March 25, 1863, and is part of Lincoln’s lasting and living legacy. (3) In 1991, during the administration of President George H.W. Bush, this legacy was extended further when National Medal of Honor Day was established as March 25th of each year. (4) The Medal of Honor is awarded to all branches of the United States Armed Forces as our nation’s highest recognition for valor in combat. (5) The number of living Medal of Honor recipients has been steadily declining, making it even more crucial to honor and recognize their heroic sacrifices and inspire future generations. (6) Hershel Woody Williams, the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in 2022 and laid in honor at the United States Capitol. (7) The Medal of Honor represents the very best of our Nation—ordinary citizens, who took extraordinary action above and beyond the call of duty and became heroes of our Republic. (8) These examples inspire all citizens and ignite within us the very spirit of America. (9) The Medal of Honor rises to the level of supreme national and historical importance necessary to warrant representation on the National Mall. (10) Locating the National Medal of Honor Monument in close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial within the Reserve would be a respectful extension of his enduring legacy and recognition of what ordinary people can accomplish when working for the greater good. 3. National Medal of Honor Monument Location (a) Site Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the commemorative work authorized by section 1(a) of Public Law 117–80 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). (b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act ), shall apply to the commemorative work.

Passed the House of Representatives January 21, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 186 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Moore of Utah (for himself and Mr. Veasey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress in 2021 unanimously passed, and the President signed, Public Law 117–80 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note), which authorized the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish on Federal land in the District of Columbia a commemorative work to honor the acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients. (2) The Medal of Honor was established by President Abraham Lincoln and first awarded 160 years ago on March 25, 1863, and is part of Lincoln’s lasting and living legacy. (3) In 1991, during the administration of President George H.W. Bush, this legacy was extended further when National Medal of Honor Day was established as March 25th of each year. (4) The Medal of Honor is awarded to all branches of the United States Armed Forces as our nation’s highest recognition for valor in combat. (5) The number of living Medal of Honor recipients has been steadily declining, making it even more crucial to honor and recognize their heroic sacrifices and inspire future generations. (6) Hershel Woody Williams, the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in 2022 and laid in honor at the United States Capitol. (7) The Medal of Honor represents the very best of our Nation—ordinary citizens, who took extraordinary action above and beyond the call of duty and became heroes of our Republic. (8) These examples inspire all citizens and ignite within us the very spirit of America. (9) The Medal of Honor rises to the level of supreme national and historical importance necessary to warrant representation on the National Mall. (10) Locating the National Medal of Honor Monument in close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial within the Reserve would be a respectful extension of his enduring legacy and recognition of what ordinary people can accomplish when working for the greater good. 3. National Medal of Honor Monument Location (a) Site Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the commemorative work authorized by section 1(a) of Public Law 117–80 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). (b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act ), shall apply to the commemorative work.
IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 186 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress in 2021 unanimously passed, and the President signed, Public Law 117–80 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note), which authorized the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish on Federal land in the District of Columbia a commemorative work to honor the acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients. (2) The Medal of Honor was established by President Abraham Lincoln and first awarded 160 years ago on March 25, 1863, and is part of Lincoln’s lasting and living legacy. (3) In 1991, during the administration of President George H.W. Bush, this legacy was extended further when National Medal of Honor Day was established as March 25th of each year. (4) The Medal of Honor is awarded to all branches of the United States Armed Forces as our nation’s highest recognition for valor in combat. (5) The number of living Medal of Honor recipients has been steadily declining, making it even more crucial to honor and recognize their heroic sacrifices and inspire future generations. (6) Hershel Woody Williams, the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in 2022 and laid in honor at the United States Capitol. (7) The Medal of Honor represents the very best of our Nation—ordinary citizens, who took extraordinary action above and beyond the call of duty and became heroes of our Republic. (8) These examples inspire all citizens and ignite within us the very spirit of America. (9) The Medal of Honor rises to the level of supreme national and historical importance necessary to warrant representation on the National Mall. (10) Locating the National Medal of Honor Monument in close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial within the Reserve would be a respectful extension of his enduring legacy and recognition of what ordinary people can accomplish when working for the greater good. 3. National Medal of Honor Monument Location (a) Site Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the commemorative work authorized by section 1(a) of Public Law 117–80 ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). (b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act ), shall apply to the commemorative work.

Passed the House of Representatives January 21, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 188 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Nehls (for himself and Mr. Graves ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act . 2. Open meetings Section 24301(e) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Section 552 of title 5, this part and inserting the following: (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (3), sections 552 and 552b of title 5, this part ; (2) in the second sentence by striking Section 552 of title 5, United States Code, applies and inserting the following: (2) Timing of application Except as provided in paragraph (3), sections 552 and 552b of title 5 apply ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) Scope of application (A) Information The requirements of the second sentence of section 552b(b) of title 5 shall not apply to any portion of an Amtrak meeting and subsections (d) and (e) of section 552b of title 5 shall not apply to any information pertaining to any portion of an Amtrak meeting otherwise required by section 552b of title 5 to be disclosed to the public in any case in which Amtrak properly determines that such portion or portions of the meeting or the disclosure of such information is likely to involve— (i) contract negotiations, including negotiations for contract procurements and agreements, the disclosure of which would imperil or compromise the competitive position of Amtrak; (ii) collective bargaining agreements or any terms and conditions that are proposed for inclusion in any collective bargaining agreement, including the negotiation of terms and conditions with employees or representatives of employees of Amtrak; and (iii) with respect to any individual who is a prospective officer, employee, or contractor or an officer, employee, or contractor employed or appointed by Amtrak, matters involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance of, promotion or disciplining of any such individual, unless all such individuals whose rights could be adversely affected request in writing that the matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting. (B) Additional application In addition to the information described in subparagraph (B), the information described in section 552b(c) shall apply to Amtrak meetings. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 189 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act . 2. Leasing of space for Securities and Exchange Commission (a) In general Section 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Leasing of space for Securities and Exchange Commission Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. The Administrator may lease such space for the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 585 and this chapter. . (b) Limitation on statutory construction The amendment made by subsection (a) may not be construed to invalidate or otherwise affect a lease entered into by the Securities and Exchange Commission before the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Independent leasing authorities (a) In general The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the review described in subsection (b). (b) Review The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO–16–648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. (2) Determining to what extent Federal entities with independent leasing authorities have had such authorities rescinded or amended and the number and amount of office and warehouse space such entities lease. (3) Determining to what extent have agencies with independent leasing authority utilized the General Services Administration for leasing, including utilization of delegation of authority. (4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report.

Passed the House of Representatives January 13, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 189 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act . 2. Leasing of space for Securities and Exchange Commission (a) In general Section 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Leasing of space for Securities and Exchange Commission Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. The Administrator may lease such space for the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 585 and this chapter. . (b) Limitation on statutory construction The amendment made by subsection (a) may not be construed to invalidate or otherwise affect a lease entered into by the Securities and Exchange Commission before the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Independent leasing authorities (a) In general The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the review described in subsection (b). (b) Review The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO–16–648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. (2) Determining to what extent Federal entities with independent leasing authorities have had such authorities rescinded or amended and the number and amount of office and warehouse space such entities lease. (3) Determining to what extent have agencies with independent leasing authority utilized the General Services Administration for leasing, including utilization of delegation of authority. (4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report.
II 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 189 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 14, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act . 2. Leasing of space for Securities and Exchange Commission (a) In general Section 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Leasing of space for Securities and Exchange Commission Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. The Administrator may lease such space for the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 585 and this chapter. . (b) Limitation on statutory construction The amendment made by subsection (a) may not be construed to invalidate or otherwise affect a lease entered into by the Securities and Exchange Commission before the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Independent leasing authorities (a) In general The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the review described in subsection (b). (b) Review The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO–16–648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. (2) Determining to what extent Federal entities with independent leasing authorities have had such authorities rescinded or amended and the number and amount of office and warehouse space such entities lease. (3) Determining to what extent have agencies with independent leasing authority utilized the General Services Administration for leasing, including utilization of delegation of authority. (4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report.

Passed the House of Representatives January 13, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 190 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Ogles (for himself, Mr. Biggs of Arizona , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Brecheen , Ms. Mace , and Mr. Moore of Alabama ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide for expedited removal of certain illegal aliens.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sending Evading Non-Documented Threats Home Especially Migrants Biden Accepted Carelessly and Knowingly Act of 2025 or the SEND THEM BACK Act of 2025 . 2. Expedited removal of certain illegal aliens (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who entered the United States illegally on or since January 20, 2021, shall be subject to expedited removal, even if such alien indicated an intention to apply for asylum or a fear of persecution. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply to any alien who is currently a member of the Armed Forces of the United States as of January 1, 2025.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 191 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Ogles (for himself, Mr. Burlison , Mr. Perry , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Biggs of Arizona , Mr. Cloud , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Crane , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Self , Mrs. Luna , Mr. Roy , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Zinke , and Mr. Tiffany ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce , Agriculture , Natural Resources , Financial Services , Science, Space, and Technology , Transportation and Infrastructure , and 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 repeal the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2025 . 2. Repeal of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (a) In general Public Law 117–169 (commonly referred to as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022) is repealed. (b) Rescissions The unobligated balances of any amounts made available under Public Law 117–169 are rescinded.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 192 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to include information on base pay and bonus compensation of certain Amtrak executives, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act . 2. Amtrak reports and audits Section 24315(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting , and make available to the public on the website of Amtrak, after submit to Congress ; and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) provide the annual base pay and any bonus compensation paid to a member of the executive leadership team (including the chief executive officer, president, and officers) of Amtrak, including the criteria and metrics used to determine any such bonus compensation; and .

Passed the House of Representatives January 13, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 192 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Rouzer (for himself and Mr. Graves ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to include information on base pay and bonus compensation of certain Amtrak executives, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act . 2. Amtrak reports and audits Section 24315(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting , and make available to the public on the website of Amtrak, after submit to Congress ; and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) provide the annual base pay and any bonus compensation paid to a member of the executive leadership team (including the chief executive officer, president, and officers) of Amtrak, including the criteria and metrics used to determine any such bonus compensation; and .
II 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 192 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 14, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to include information on base pay and bonus compensation of certain Amtrak executives, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act . 2. Amtrak reports and audits Section 24315(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting , and make available to the public on the website of Amtrak, after submit to Congress ; and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) provide the annual base pay and any bonus compensation paid to a member of the executive leadership team (including the chief executive officer, president, and officers) of Amtrak, including the criteria and metrics used to determine any such bonus compensation; and .

Passed the House of Representatives January 13, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 193 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Schweikert 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 direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on payment under the Medicare program for certain items involving artificial intelligence.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act . 2. Guidance on Medicare payment for certain items involving artificial intelligence Not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall use existing communications mechanisms to issue guidance on requirements for payment under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq. ) for remote monitoring devices, such as continuous glucose monitors, that— (1) use an artificial intelligence component (such as a continuous adjustment component); and (2) transmit information to a health care provider for purposes of management and treatment of an individual.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 194 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Self (for himself and Mr. Nehls ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 211 of title 18, United States Code, to modify venue for certain offenses.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Venue Named Under Exception Act or the VENUE Act . 2. Venue for certain offenses (a) In general Chapter 211 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3245. Offenses committed in the National Capital Region (a) Offenses in National Capital Region In the case of an offense that is committed in the National Capital Region on property under the control of the Federal Government, an indictment or information shall be filed in the district of the last known residence of the offender or of any one of two or more joint offenders, or if no such residence is known, the indictment or information may be filed in the District of Columbia. (b) Transfer (1) Right to transfer Notwithstanding subsection (a), a district court shall, upon motion of the defendant, grant a transfer of an indictment or information to the district court encompassing the jurisdiction where the defendant is domiciled. (2) Multiple defendants If multiple defendants file a motion to transfer an indictment or information under paragraph (1), the district court shall grant the motion of the defendant who filed the motion first. (3) Defendants not domiciled in the United States A defendant not domiciled in the United States may not file a motion to transfer an indictment or information under paragraph (1). (c) Definition In this section: (1) The term National Capital Region means the geographic area located within the boundaries of— (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties in the State of Maryland; (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in the Commonwealth of Virginia; and (D) all cities and other units of government within the geographic areas of such District, Counties, and City. (2) The term property under the control of the Federal Government means property owned or leased by the United States, or any agency thereof, except in the case of the United States Postal Service. (d) Pending cases This section shall apply to any offense with respect to which a trial has not been scheduled as of the date of enactment of this section. (e) Limitation This section shall only apply to an offense not otherwise subject to section 3235, 3236, 3237, 3238, 3239, 3241, 3242, 3243 or 3244. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 211 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3245. Offenses committed in the National Capital Region. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 195 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Self introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to relocate to the State of Texas the headquarters of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Relocation Act or the CBP Relocation Act . 2. Relocation of the headquarters of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (a) In general Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall relocate to the State of Texas the headquarters of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including the functions, personnel, and real assets of such headquarters. (b) Duties and powers In carrying out the relocation described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection— (1) shall collaborate with the Commissioner of the General Land Office of the State of Texas to ensure that the requirement described in subsection (c) is satisfied; and (2) may acquire any right, title, or interest in or to land in the State of Texas through a written contract that is signed by the Secretary and the individual who is authorized to convey such right, title, or interest, as the case may be. (c) Headquarters requirement The relocation described in subsection (a) shall be strategically placed with respect to handling a crisis at the border between the United States and Mexico. (d) Land title Any title to land conveyed to the Secretary of Homeland Security in carrying out the relocation described in subsection (a) shall conform to the title approval standards of the Attorney General that are applicable to land acquisitions by the Federal Government.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 196 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself, Mr. Moran , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Hudson , Ms. Malliotakis , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Meuser , Mr. Finstad , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Grothman , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Guest , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Estes , Mr. Bost , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Stauber , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Langworthy , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Cline , Ms. Letlow , and Mr. Ellzey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To rescind certain balances made available to the Internal Revenue Service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act . 2. Rescission of certain balances made available to the Internal Revenue Service The unobligated balances of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for activities of the Internal Revenue Service by paragraphs (1)(A)(ii), (1)(A)(iii), (1)(B), (2), (3), (4), and (5) of section 10301 of Public Law 117–169 (commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ) as of the date of the enactment of this Act are rescinded.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 198 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Ms. Tenney (for herself, Mr. LaLota , Mr. Garbarino , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Lawler , and Mr. Langworthy ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To authorize grants for States, and units of local government that take efforts to stop enabling repeat violence, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering Our Communities Act or the SERVE Our Communities Act . 2. SERVE Our Communities grant program (a) Authorization The Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, is authorized to make grants to eligible States and units of local government for the purposes described in subsection (c). (b) Eligibility In order to be eligible for a grant under this section, a State or unit of local government— (1) shall allow a State court or magistrate to consider the danger an individual poses to the community when determining bail or pretrial release conditions; and (2) shall have taken steps during the previous calendar year to prevent repeat offenses by violent offenders, including— (A) enacting a law that allows a State court or magistrate to consider the danger an individual poses to the community when determining bail or pretrial release conditions; (B) expanding efforts of that jurisdiction to hire and retain law enforcement officers and prosecutorial staff; or (C) administering a public education program to combat anti-police sentiment and improve community-police relations. (c) Use of funds A State or unit of local government that receives a grant under this section may use such funds for the purposes described in section 211(b) of the Second Chance Act of 2007 ( 34 U.S.C. 60531(b) ). (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to carry out this section. (e) Definitions In this section, the terms State and unit of local government have the meanings given such terms in section 901 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10251 ).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 199 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations A BILL To provide for across-the-board rescissions of nonsecurity discretionary spending, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Implementing Decreases in Overall Government Expenditures Act or the Implementing DOGE Act . 2. Across-the-board rescissions (a) Definitions In this Act: (1) Budget authority The term budget authority has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 622 ). (2) Discretionary appropriations; security category The terms discretionary appropriations and security category have the meanings given such terms in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 900(c) ). (3) Excess growth percent The term excess growth percent means the percentage in excess of one percent that the total annual appropriations exceeded the previous fiscal year’s annual appropriations. (4) Nonsecurity discretionary appropriations The term nonsecurity discretionary appropriations means discretionary appropriations provided in a regular appropriation Act that are not included in the security category. (5) Regular appropriation act The term regular appropriation Act — (A) means an annual appropriation Act (as described in section 105 of title 1, United States Code) providing new budget authority for the programs, projects, and activities under the jurisdiction of a subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (B) includes— (i) a title, division, or other subdivision of an Act or resolution that, if it were a separate Act, would be an Act described in subparagraph (A); and (ii) a resolution or Act, or a title, division, or other subdivision of a resolution or Act, making continuing appropriations for a fiscal year. (b) Rescission For fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, effective on the day after the date on which appropriations are made available through September 30 of the applicable fiscal year for the entire Federal Government, there is rescinded, on a pro rata basis, the excess growth percent of the nonsecurity discretionary appropriations made available for such fiscal year.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 200 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To impose restrictions on Federal agencies with respect to appointments, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Freeze Act . 2. Freeze on Federal hiring and salaries (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Baseline number The term baseline number means, with respect to an agency, the number of employees employed by the agency (including individuals occupying full-time equivalent positions in the agency), as of the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Employee The term employee means an employee of an agency. (b) General prohibitions Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, during the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the following shall apply: (1) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the head of an agency may not increase the number of employees employed by the agency beyond the baseline number. (B) During the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the head of an agency may appoint an individual to a position within the agency, even if appointing that individual would increase the number of employees employed by the agency beyond the baseline number, if the agency head determines that making that appointment serves the interest of law enforcement, public safety, or the national security of the United States. (2) The annual rate of basic pay of an employee, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, may not be increased. (c) Reduction in force The head of each agency shall take such measures, without regard to any other provision of law or regulation, to ensure that— (1) as of the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the number of employees employed by the agency is 2 percent less than the baseline number; and (2) as of the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the number of employees employed by the agency is 5 percent less than the baseline number.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 203 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To withhold Federal highway funds from States that provide driver’s licenses or identification cards to aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Red Light Act . 2. Withholding of funds for providing identification cards to certain aliens (a) In general Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 180. Withholding of funds for providing identification cards to certain aliens (a) Withholding of funds for noncompliance For fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall withhold 100 percent of the amount required to be apportioned under each of sections 104(b)(1), 104(b)(3), and 104(b)(4) of this title to any State that is described in subsection (b). (b) State described A State described in this subsection is a State that has enacted a law that allows the State to provide a driver’s license or other identification card to an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States. (c) Effect of withholding funds (1) In general Any funds withheld under subsection (a) from apportionment to any State shall remain available until the end of the fiscal year for which the funds are apportioned. (2) Reapportionment If, before the last day of the fiscal year for which funds withheld under subsection (a) are apportioned to a State, the State repeals all laws of such State described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall, on the first day on which the State repeals all such laws, apportion to the State the funds withheld under subsection (a) that remain available for apportionment to the State. (3) Apportionment among States If, at the end of the fiscal year in which funds are withheld from a State under paragraph (1), the State has not repealed the law described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall apportion the corresponding withheld funds described in subsection (a) on a proportional basis to all remaining States that have not enacted laws described in subsection (b). (4) Withholding in future year In the case in which a State has funds withheld under paragraph (1) and is reapportioned funds under paragraph (2) and subsequently enacts a law described in subsection (b) after the date on which the funds are reapportioned under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall withhold the amount of funds withheld under subsection (a) in the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which such actions occur and each fiscal year thereafter. (d) Identification card defined The term identification card means a personal identification card, as defined in section 1028(d) of title 18, United States Code, issued by a State. . (b) Clerical amendment Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, in the table of contents is amended by adding at the end the following: 180. Withholding of funds for providing identification cards to certain aliens. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 205 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Ms. Van Duyne (for herself and Mr. Ellzey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds for congressional earmarks targeted to a State or unit of local government that is a sanctuary jurisdiction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act . 2. Prohibition on use of congressional earmarks targeted to sanctuary jurisdictions (a) Prohibition No Federal funds may be used for a congressional earmark targeted to a State or unit of local government which is a sanctuary jurisdiction. (b) Congressional earmark defined In subsection (a), the term congressional earmark has the meaning given such term under clause 9(e) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives. 3. Sanctuary jurisdiction defined (a) In general Except as provided under subsection (b), for purposes of this Act the term sanctuary jurisdiction means any 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— (1) sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging with any Federal, State, or local government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status (lawful or unlawful) of any individual; or (2) complying with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual. (b) Exception A State or political subdivision of a State shall not be deemed a sanctuary jurisdiction based solely on its having a policy whereby its officials will not share information regarding, or comply with a request 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 regarding, an individual who comes forward as a victim or a witness to a criminal offense. 4. Effective date This Act applies with respect to fiscal year 2026 and each succeeding fiscal year.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 211 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 6, 2025 Ms. Brownley (for herself, Ms. McClellan , Mr. Cohen , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Mr. Morelle , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Peters , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida , Mr. Landsman , Mrs. Ramirez , and Ms. Schakowsky ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act . 2. Limitation on copayments for contraception Section 1722A(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking to pay and all that follows through the period and inserting to pay— ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (A) an amount in excess of the cost to the Secretary for medication described in paragraph (1); or (B) an amount for any contraceptive item for which coverage under health insurance coverage is required without the imposition of any cost-sharing requirement pursuant to section 2713(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–13(a)(4) ). .