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I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4804 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Keating (for himself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Ms. Kaptur , and Mr. Smith of New Jersey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To authorize an annual strategic dialogue to return democratic rule to Belarus, and for other purposes.

1. U.S.–Belarus Strategic Dialogue The Secretary of State is authorized to facilitate an annual strategic dialogue with the Belarusian democratic movement that seeks to— (1) consider the efforts needed to return to democratic rule in Belarus, including the efforts needed to support free and fair elections in Belarus; (2) support the day-to-day functions of the Belarus democratic movement, which represents the legitimate aspirations of the Belarusian people; (3) ensure that Belarusians living outside the territory of Belarus have adequate access to essential services; (4) respond to the political, economic, and security impacts of events in Belarus and Russia on neighboring countries in the wider region; (5) ensure accountability, including through sanctions, for the regime of Alyaksandr Lukashenka for its human rights abuses and support for Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine; (6) facilitate the release of political prisoners and other wrongfully detained individuals in Belarus including journalists; and (7) support Belarusian language and cultural programs, including by supporting Belarusian language independent media programs, and Belarusian civil society, including through efforts to restore democracy and the regular function of democratic institutions in Belarus.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4807 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Landsman (for himself, Mr. Ruiz , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , and Mrs. Dingell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend Public Law 119–21 to repeal certain changes to provider taxes under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Our Hospitals Act . 2. Repealing changes to Medicaid provider taxes Section 71115 of Public Law 119–21 is repealed, and the provisions of law amended by such section are restored as if such section had not been enacted into law.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4808 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Lawler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To provide that the Secretary of State should delegate to the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security or the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security the pre-approval authority for Diplomatic Security special agents seeking authorization under section 2516 of title 18, United States Code, to carry out the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Parity in Diplomatic Security Investigations Act . 2. Delegation (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) Diplomatic Security special agents should be able to conduct recordings, like those of other United States Federal law enforcement agencies, during the course of their official activities to ensure accountability and promote public confidence in law enforcement efforts; and (2) the Department of State’s current process of obtaining the Secretary of State’s pre-approval for creating each instance of these objective accounts of key investigations and interactions significantly restricts Diplomatic Security special agents from obtaining timely approval from an appropriate law enforcement entity for critical information. (b) In general The Secretary of State should delegate to the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security or the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security the pre-approval authority for Diplomatic Security special agents seeking authorization under section 2516 of title 18, United States Code, to carry out the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications— (1) in furtherance of carrying out the duties described in section 37(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2709(a) ); and (2) in accordance with the requirements under chapter 119 of title 18, United States Code. (c) Update to the Foreign Affairs Manual Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State should revise section 221.5 of volume 12 of the Foreign Affairs Manual to reflect the delegation to the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security or the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security under subsection (b).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4809 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Levin (for himself and Mr. Lawler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To assign a resident inspector to certain commercial nuclear power plants to conduct inspections of decommissioning activities and spent nuclear fuel transfer activities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Nuclear Safety Protocols for Extended Canister Transfers Act of 2025 or the INSPECT Act of 2025 . 2. Inspection of decommissioning activity and spent nuclear fuel transfer activity (a) In general The Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall assign, for the duration described in subsection (b), a resident inspector to each commercial nuclear power plant that has permanently ceased operation to conduct inspections of decommissioning activities and spent nuclear fuel transfer activities of the commercial nuclear power plant. (b) Duration described The duration described in this subsection is the period of time it takes to transfer all spent nuclear fuel from the spent fuel pools of the commercial nuclear power plant to dry storage. (c) Reassignment If there are no decommissioning activities or spent nuclear fuel transfer activities at the commercial nuclear power plant to which a resident inspector is assigned under subsection (a), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission may assign such resident inspector to other duties as may be appropriate.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4810 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Liccardo (for himself and Mr. Flood ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To designate an environmental review procedure for certain assistance administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Use of Intergovernmental and Local Development for Housing Act or the BUILD Housing Act . 2. Designation of environmental review procedure The Department of Housing and Urban Development Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3531 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 12 ( 42 U.S.C. 3537a ) the following: 13. Designation of environmental review procedure (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary may, for purposes of environmental review, decision making, and action pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ), and other provisions of law that further the purposes of such Act, designate the treatment of assistance administered by the Secretary as funds for a special project for purposes of section 305(c) of the Multifamily Housing Property Disposition Reform Act of 1994 ( 42 U.S.C. 3547 ). (b) Exception The designation described in subsection (a) shall not apply to assistance for which a procedure for carrying out the responsibilities of the Secretary under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ), and other provisions of law that further the purposes of such Act, is otherwise specified in law. . 3. Tribal assumption of environmental review obligations Section 305(c) of the Multifamily Housing Property Disposition Reform Act of 1994 ( 42 U.S.C. 3547 ) is amended— (1) by striking State or unit of general local government each place it appears and inserting State, Indian Tribe, or unit of general local government ; (2) in paragraph (1)(C), in the heading, by striking State or unit of general local government and inserting State, Indian Tribe, or unit of general local government ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) Definition of Indian Tribe For purposes of this subsection, the term Indian Tribe means a federally recognized tribe, as defined in section 4(13)(B) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 ( 25 U.S.C. 4103(13)(B) ). .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4813 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Moylan (for himself, Mr. Case , Ms. King-Hinds , Mrs. Radewagen , and Mr. Torres of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for a waiver of navigation or vessel-inspection laws in noncontiguous areas upon a declaration of a major disaster or emergency, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Noncontiguous Disaster Shipping Act . 2. Waiver in a noncontiguous area Section 501 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection: (c) In a Noncontiguous Area (1) In general Upon a declaration by the President pursuant to section 401 or 501 the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 ; 5191) that a major disaster or emergency exists in a noncontiguous area of the United States, the head of an agency responsible for the administration of the navigation or vessel-inspection laws shall waive compliance with such laws for a vessel transporting cargo to or from the noncontiguous area affected by such major disaster or emergency for the purpose of disaster relief. (2) Duration of waiver (A) In general Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), a waiver issued under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than 10 days. (B) Waiver extension Upon the termination of a waiver issued under this subsection, the head of the agency referred to in paragraph (1), in consultation with the Governor of the noncontiguous area affected by such major disaster or emergency, may extend the waiver for an additional period of not more than 10 days. (C) Aggregate duration The aggregate duration of the period of all waivers and extensions of waivers under this subsection with respect to any one major disaster or emergency shall not exceed 45 days. (3) Notice to congress (A) In general The head of the agency referred to in paragraph (1) shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate of the issuance of any waiver of the navigation or vessel-inspection laws under this subsection not later than 48 hours after such issuance. (B) Notification required for extensions For the purposes of this paragraph, an extension issued under paragraph (2)(B) shall be treated in the same manner as a waiver issued under this subsection. (4) Noncontiguous area of the United States defined For the purposes of this subsection, the term noncontiguous area of the United States means Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Hawaii, and Alaska. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4814 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Moylan (for himself, Ms. Plaskett , Mrs. Radewagen , Mr. Hernández , Ms. King-Hinds , and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To extend the supplemental security income program to Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supplemental Security Income Equality Act . 2. Extension of the supplemental security income program to Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (a) In general Section 303 of the Social Security Amendments of 1972 (86 Stat. 1484) is amended by striking subsection (b). (b) Conforming amendments (1) Definition of state Section 1101(a)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1301(a)(1) ) is amended by striking the 5th sentence and inserting the following: Such term when used in title XVI includes Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. . (2) Elimination of limit on total payments to the territories Section 1108 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1308 ) is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking ; limitation on total payments ; (B) by striking subsection (a); and (C) in subsection (c), by striking paragraphs (2) and (4) and redesignating paragraphs (3) and (5) as paragraphs (2) and (4), respectively. (3) United States nationals treated the same as citizens Section 1614(a)(1)(B) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(1)(B) ) is amended— (A) in clause (i)(I), by inserting or national, after citizen ; (B) in clause (i)(II), by adding ; or at the end; and (C) in clause (ii), by inserting or national after citizen . (4) Territories included in geographic meaning of the United States Section 1614(e) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382c(e) ) is amended by striking and the District of Columbia and inserting , the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa . (c) Waiver authority The Commissioner of Social Security may waive or modify any statutory requirement relating to the provision of benefits under the Supplemental Security Income Program under title XVI of the Social Security Act in Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, or American Samoa, to the extent that the Commissioner deems it necessary in order to adapt the program to the needs of the territory involved. (d) Effective date This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st Federal fiscal year that begins 1 year or more after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4815 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To require the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard to reside in the District of Columbia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia National Guard Commanding General Residency Act . 2. Requiring Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard reside in the District of Columbia (a) Requirement Section 7 of the Act entitled An Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes , approved March 1, 1889 (sec. 49–301, D.C. Official Code), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) The Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard shall reside in the District of Columbia. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the day that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4816 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself and Mrs. Sykes ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide that funds made available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for lead service line replacement projects be provided to disadvantaged communities in the form of forgivable loans or grants, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Drinking Water for Disadvantaged Communities Act . 2. Disbursement of funds Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all funds made available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 ) for capitalization grants for the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds under section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12 ) for lead service line replacement projects and associated activities directly connected to the identification, planning, design, and replacement of lead service lines shall be disbursed in the form of forgivable loans or grants to disadvantaged communities (as defined in section 1452(d)(3) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12(d)(3) )).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4818 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Carter of Louisiana , and Mr. Mullin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To give effect to a final rule of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration relating to gas pipeline leak detection and repair, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025 . 2. Gas pipeline leak detection and repair (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the final rule of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued under section 60102(q) of title 49, United States Code, on January 17, 2025, relating to Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair (Docket No. PHMSA–2021–0039; RIN 2137–AF51) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Subsequent updates Nothing in this section prohibits the Secretary from updating any regulation promulgated or revised under this section or section 60102(q) of title 49, United States Code, to provide protections or standards that are more stringent than those provided by the rule made effective by subsection (a) or any other rule in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4819 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Sherman (for himself, Mr. Magaziner , and Mr. Deluzio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To codify the rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission relating to click-to-cancel, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Click to Cancel Act of 2025 . 2. Codification of click-to-cancel rule (a) Codification The rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission on November 15, 2024, relating to the Negative Option Rule (89 Fed. Reg. 90476), shall have the force and effect of law. (b) Enforcement (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B) ) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (2) Powers of Federal Trade Commission The Federal Trade Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ) were incorporated into and made a part of this section, and any person who violates this section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4820 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To provide that participation in the American Community Survey is voluntary.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom from Government Surveys Act . 2. Voluntary nature of American Community Survey (a) No penalty for failure To respond Section 221 of title 13, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Voluntary nature of American Community Survey Subsection (a) shall not apply to any person who refuses or neglects to answer any question on the American Community Survey (or any successor survey). . (b) Clarification of voluntary nature on survey Section 193 of title 13, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking In advance and inserting the following: (a) In general In advance ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Clarification of voluntary nature of American Community Survey The Secretary shall include on the American Community Survey (or any successor survey) a statement that participation in the survey is voluntary. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4821 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Ms. Strickland (for herself, Mr. Vargas , Ms. Norton , Ms. Brown , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Sewell , Mr. Torres of New York , Mr. Costa , and Ms. Ross ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025 . 2. Funding for research by CDC on firearms safety or gun violence prevention There is authorized to be appropriated to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 for the purpose of conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention under the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 201 et seq. ). The amount authorized to be appropriated by the preceding sentence is in addition to any other amounts authorized to be appropriated for such purpose.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4822 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To make permanent the inclusion of stainless steel flatware and dinnerware in the requirement of the Secretary of Defense to buy certain items from American sources.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Ordinance Requiring Kitchenware Specifically Made in America Permanency Act of 2025 or the FORKS Made in America Permanency Act of 2025 . 2. Elimination of sunset provision Section 842 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 ( Public Law 118–159 ; 10 U.S.C. 4862 note) is amended by striking subsection (c).
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4824 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Thanedar (for himself, Mr. Carson , and Mr. Moylan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To require the Director of the Office of Entrepreneurship Education of the Small Business Administration to establish and maintain a website regarding small business permitting and licensing requirements, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the One Stop Shop for Small Business Licensing Act of 2025 . 2. Centralized website for business permit and licensing requirements (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Director means the Director of the Office of Entrepreneurship Education of the Small Business Administration; and (2) the term small business concern has the meaning given the term in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a) ). (b) Website Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall establish, and thereafter the Director shall maintain, a publicly available website that provides information regarding Federal, State, and local business permitting and licensing requirements with respect to the operation of a small business concern, which shall be organized based on the location and type of small business concern.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4825 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Ms. Bonamici ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce A BILL To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to raise public awareness for skilled trade programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act or the COTA Act . 2. Career guidance and public awareness for skilled trade programs Section 223(a)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3303(a)(2) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (M) as subparagraph (O); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following: (M) Providing guidance on career options in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in current or emerging professions (including skilled trades). (N) Raising public awareness and conducting public service announcements about career and technical education programs and community-based organizations, including through social media campaigns and other endeavors, focused on programs that prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in current or emerging professions (including skilled trades). .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4826 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Vindman (for himself and Mrs. Kim ) 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 from gross income any interest paid on an overpayment of tax in the case of an individual or small business.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cutting Paperwork for Taxpayers Act . 2. Interest received on overpayments (a) In general Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before section 140 the following new section: 139J. Interest received on tax overpayments In the case of an individual or an eligible small business described in section 44(b)(1), gross income shall not include any interest allowed and paid upon an overpayment of tax pursuant to section 6611. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before the item relating to section 140 the following new item: 139J. Interest received on tax overpayments. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this section.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4827 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Ms. Williams of Georgia (for herself, Mr. Correa , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Ms. Scanlon , Mr. Kennedy of New York , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Mullin , and Mr. Thanedar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on a consumer report, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025 . 2. Amendments to Fair Credit Reporting Act (a) Medical debt defined Section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (bb) Medical debt The term medical debt means a debt related to, in whole or in part, transactions, accounts, or balances arising from the receipt of medical services, products, or devices. . (b) Exclusion for medical debt (1) In general Section 605(a) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c(a) ) is amended by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following: (6) Any adverse information related to a medical debt, including a medical debt that was placed for collection, charged to profit or loss, or subjected to any similar action. . (2) Technical and conforming amendments Section 604(g) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b(g) ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking (other than medical contact information treated in the manner required under section 605(a)(6)) ; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by adding or at the end; (iii) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ; or and inserting a period; and (iv) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking (other than medical information treated in the manner required under section 605(a)(6)) . 3. Modification of regulations relating to prohibitions on use of medical debt information (a) Definitions In this section, the terms credit and creditor have the meanings given those terms in section 702 of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691a ). (b) Requirement Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall amend section 1022.30 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, to ensure that creditors are prohibited from obtaining or using information relating to the medical debt of a consumer in determining whether or not to extend credit to that consumer.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4828 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2025 Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself, Mrs. Luna , Mr. Babin , Ms. Letlow , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , and Mr. Moore of Alabama ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to include additional items within the definition of restricted personal information .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blue Shield Privacy Act of 2025 . 2. Additional items included within definition of restricted personal information Section 119(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking or home fax number of, and inserting home fax number, license plate number, biometric information, workplace address, school address, or global positioning system coordinates of, .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4833 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2025 Mr. Arrington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require the Secretary of the Air Force to conduct planning and design activities for Tye Gate and Arnold Gate infrastructure improvements at Dyess Air Force Base, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dyess Air Base Access Infrastructure Design Act . 2. Planning and design activities for infrastructure projects at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas (a) Tye Gate design (1) In general The Secretary of the Air Force shall carry out planning and design activities for an infrastructure project relating to the Tye Gate at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (2) Amount of project The infrastructure project for which planning and design activities are required under paragraph (1) shall be for an amount not to exceed $17,000,000, of which planning and design may not exceed seven percent. (3) Design activities Design activities required under paragraph (1) may be based on standard Air Force gate designs and shall consider minimal utility crossings, limited conflicts with built infrastructure, and simplified phasing. (b) Arnold Gate design (1) In general The Secretary shall carry out planning and design activities for an infrastructure project relating to the Arnold Gate at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (2) Amount of project The infrastructure project for which planning and design activities are required under paragraph (1) shall be for an amount not to exceed $12,065,000, of which planning and design may not exceed eight percent. (3) Design activities Design activities required under paragraph (1) shall account for site congestion, multiple utility connections, phased construction, and complex traffic coordination. (c) Use of existing amounts The requirements under this section shall be carried out using amounts otherwise made available to the Department of the Air Force for planning and design under military construction accounts.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4834 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2025 Mr. Arrington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas, and Stopping High-risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act or the GATE CRASHERS Act . 2. Unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities (a) In general Chapter 67 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1390. Unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities (a) In general It shall be unlawful, within the jurisdiction of the United States, without authorization to go upon any property that— (1) is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense; and (2) has been clearly marked as closed or restricted. (b) Penalties Any person who violates subsection (a) shall— (1) in the case of the first offense, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both; (2) in the case of the second offense, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both; and (3) in the case of the third or subsequent offense, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. . (b) Table of sections amendment The table of sections for chapter 67 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1390. Unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4835 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2025 Mr. Barr introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit discrimination based on energy source in the use of certain authorities under title I and title III of such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act . 2. Limitations on certain authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (a) Domestic energy supplies Section 101(c)(1) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 ( 50 U.S.C. 4511(c)(1) ) is amended by inserting , other than for purposes of environmental protection, after domestic energy supplies . (b) Prohibition on discrimination based on industry Title III of the Defense Production Act of 1950 ( 50 U.S.C. 4531 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 306. Prohibition on discrimination based on energy source In using the authorities under this title, the President may not deny financial support pursuant to sections 301, 302, or 303, other than for the production of energy, based on engagement by a person in the exploration, development, production, utilization, transportation, or sale of fossil fuel-based energy. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4836 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2025 Mrs. Bice (for herself, Mr. Cole , Mr. Lucas , Mr. Hern of Oklahoma , and Mr. Brecheen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the Oscar J. Upham Post Office .

1. Oscar J. Upham Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, shall be known and designated as the Oscar J. Upham Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Oscar J. Upham Post Office .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4837 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2025 Mr. Bilirakis (for himself, Mr. Bergman , and Mr. Self ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand a directive of the Veterans Health Administration regarding informed consent to apply to certain types of medications.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Written Informed Consent Act . 2. Expansion of certain directive of the Veterans Health Administration regarding informed consent to apply to certain types of medications The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall update VHA Directive 1005 (dated May 13, 2020, and titled Informed Consent For Long-term Opioid Therapy For Pain ) to apply to the following types of medications: (1) Antipsychotics. (2) Stimulants. (3) Antidepressants. (4) Anxiolytics. (5) Narcotics.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4840 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2025 Ms. Chu (for herself and Ms. Malliotakis ) 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 expand the ability to expense certain qualified productions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Creative Relief and Expensing for Artistic Entertainment Act or the CREATE Act . 2. Adjustment of provisions applicable to qualified productions (a) Dollar limitations Section 181(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 70434 of Public Law 119–21 , is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking $15,000,000 and inserting $30,000,000 , (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking by substituting $20,000,000 for $15,000,000 . and inserting by substituting $40,000,000 for $30,000,000 . , and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) Inflation adjustment (i) In general In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2026, each dollar amount in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (I) such dollar amount, multiplied by (II) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2025 for calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. (ii) Rounding Any increase determined under clause (i) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000. . (b) Extension of termination Subsection (h) of section 181 of such Code, as redesignated and amended by section 70434 of Public Law 119–21 , is amended by striking December 31, 2025 and inserting December 31, 2030 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to productions commencing in taxable years ending after December 31, 2025.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4845 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2025 Mr. Ellzey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , 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 designate the National Memorial Day Parade, and for other purposes.

1. Designation of the National Memorial Day Parade in recognition of America’s fallen heroes (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) At the start of World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and General George Marshall reviewed a National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC, on May 30, 1942. This parade was not renewed for the next 62 years. (2) On May 31, 2004, American Veterans Center continued the tradition with a National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC. (3) Every year since 2004, the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC, provides the largest Memorial Day event in the United States, drawing hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators to DC, and has been broadcasted to over one hundred million homes nationwide, and worldwide on American Forces Network. (4) The National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC, represents a timeline of American history, spotlighting our shared story through historical re-enactors, veterans, active-duty personnel, and musical performers, live on Constitution Avenue and from historic sites around the country. (5) The National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC, enhances the knowledge of the American people on the importance of commemorating Memorial Day, and ensures that all future generations understand the sacrifices made to preserve freedom, democracy, and benefits of peace. (b) Designation The National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC, shall be designated as the National Memorial Day Parade . (c) Support by the Secretary of Defense In order to honor American veterans, including American veterans of past wars, the Secretary of Defense may provide such support that the Secretary determines appropriate for a parade to be carried out in the District of Columbia. In providing support under this subsection, the Secretary may— (1) use units of the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC; and (2) use Federal funds for the display of small arms and munitions appropriate for customary ceremonial honors.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4846 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2025 Mr. Fine introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for an affirmative defense in a criminal or civil action relating to motor vehicle incidents if cases in which a certain party is convicted of riot.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reinstating Orderly Access for Drivers Act or the ROAD Act . 2. Affirmative defense in a criminal or civil action; party convicted of riot (a) In general Chapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 40B. Affirmative defense in a criminal or civil action; party convicted of riot (a) In a criminal or civil action for damages for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage carried out using a motor vehicle, it is an affirmative defense that such action arose from an injury or damage sustained by a participant acting in furtherance of a riot. The affirmative defense authorized by this section shall be established by evidence that the participant has been convicted of violating section 2101, or by proof of the commission of such crime by a preponderance of the evidence. (b) In a civil action in which a defendant raises an affirmative defense under this section, the court shall, on motion by the defendant, stay the action during the pendency of a criminal action that forms the basis for the defense, unless the court finds that a conviction in the criminal action would not form a valid defense under this section. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 40B. Affirmative defense in a criminal or civil action; party convicted of riot. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4847 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2025 Mr. Garamendi (for himself and Mr. LaMalfa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to increase flexibility for emergency relief projects, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act . 2. Federal-aid highway emergency relief Section 125 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Imposition of deadline (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may not require any project funded under this section to advance to the construction obligation stage before the date that is the last day of the sixth fiscal year after the later of— (A) the date on which the Governor declared the emergency, as described in subsection (d)(1)(A); and (B) the date on which the President declared the emergency to be a major disaster, as described in that subsection. (2) Extension of deadline If the Secretary imposes a deadline for advancement to the construction obligation stage pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary may— (A) on the request of the Governor of the State, issue an extension of not more than 1 year to complete the advancement; and (B) issue additional extensions after the expiration of any extension, if the Secretary determines the Governor of the State has provided suitable justification to warrant such an extension. (i) Emergency relief manuals Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall— (1) update the Emergency Relief Manual of the Federal Highway Administration; (2) provide the updated Manual to each State department of transportation; and (3) make the updated Manual publicly available on a website of the Secretary. .
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4848 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2025 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To terminate the United States-People’s Republic of China Income Tax Convention if the People’s Liberation Army initiates an armed attack against Taiwan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Tax Treaties for Foreign Aggressors Act of 2025 . 2. Conditional termination of the United States-People’s Republic of China Income Tax Convention (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury shall provide written notice to the People's Republic of China through diplomatic channels of the United States intent to terminate the United States-The People’s Republic of China Income Tax Convention, done at Beijing April 30, 1984, and entered into force January 1, 1987, as provided by Article 28 of the Convention, not later than 30 days after the President notifies the Secretary of the Treasury that the People’s Liberation Army has initiated an armed attack against the Republic of China (commonly known as Taiwan ). (b) Congressional notification The President shall submit written notification of a termination described in subsection (a) to— (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate ; (2) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.