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Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2023 or the JOBS Act of 2023 This bill expands student eligibility for Pell Grants by establishing the Job Training Federal Pell Grant program. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to award a job training Pell Grant to a student who does not have a degree; attends an institution of higher education (IHE); is enrolled in a career and technical education program at an IHE that provides 150 to 600 clock hours of instructional time over a period of 8 to 15 weeks and provides training aligned with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors (i.e., job training programs); and meets all other eligibility requirements for a Pell Grant. Additionally, the bill specifies that any period during which a student receives a job training Pell Grant counts toward that student's Pell Grant eligibility period.

To extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2023 JOBS Act of 2023 2. Extending Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs (a) In general (1) Prior to FAFSA Simplification Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a (k) Job training Federal Pell Grant program (1) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Eligible career pathway program The term eligible career pathway program (i) meets the requirements of section 484(d)(2); (ii) is listed on the provider list under section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; (iii) is part of a career pathway, as defined in section 3 of that Act; and (iv) is aligned to a program of study as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. (B) Eligible job training program (i) In General The term eligible job training program (I) provides not less than 150, and not more than 600, clock hours of instructional time over a period of not less than 8 weeks and not more than 15 weeks; (II) provides training aligned with the requirements of high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the State or local area, as determined by an industry or sector partnership; (III) is a program of training services, and provided through an eligible training provider, as described under section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; (IV) provides a student, upon completion of the program, with a recognized postsecondary credential that is recognized by employers in the relevant industry, including credentials recognized by industry or sector partnerships in the relevant industry in the State or local area where the industry is located and the job training program is provided; (V) has been determined by the institution of higher education (after validation of that determination by an industry or sector partnership) to provide academic content, an amount of instructional time, and a recognized postsecondary credential that are sufficient to— (aa) meet the hiring requirements of potential employers; and (bb) satisfy any applicable educational prerequisite requirement for professional licensure or certification, so that the student who completes the program and seeks employment qualifies to take any licensure or certification examination needed to practice or find employment in an occupation that the program prepares students to enter; (VI) may include integrated education and training; (VII) may be offered as part of an eligible career pathway program; (VIII) does not exceed by more than 50 percent the minimum number of clock hours required for training if the State has established such a requirement; and (IX) shall include institutional credit articulation for a student enrolled in a noncredit job training program. (ii) Approval by the Secretary In the case of a program that is seeking to establish eligibility as an eligible job training program under this subparagraph, the Secretary shall make a determination about whether the program meets the requirements of this subparagraph not more than 60 days after the date on which such program is submitted for consideration as an eligible job training program. (iii) Additional assurance The Secretary shall not determine that a program is an eligible job training program in accordance with clause (ii) unless the Secretary receives a certification from the appropriate State board containing an assurance that the program meets the requirements of clause (i). (C) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education (i) an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101; or (ii) a postsecondary vocational institution, as defined in section 102(c). (D) Institutional credit articulation The term institutional credit articulation (E) WIOA Definitions The terms industry or sector partnership in-demand industry sector or occupation recognized postsecondary credential State board (2) In general For the award year beginning on July 1, 2023, and each subsequent award year, the Secretary shall carry out a program through which the Secretary shall award Federal Pell Grants to students in eligible job training programs (referred to as a job training Federal Pell Grant (A) A student who is eligible to receive a job training Federal Pell Grant under this subsection is a student who— (i) has not yet attained a postbaccalaureate degree; (ii) attends an institution of higher education; (iii) is enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in an eligible job training program at such institution of higher education; and (iv) meets all other eligibility requirements for a Federal Pell Grant (except with respect to the type of program of study, as provided in clause (iii)). (B) The amount of a job training Federal Pell Grant for an eligible student shall be determined under subsection (b), except that subsection (b)(4) shall not apply. (3) Inclusion in total eligibility period Any period during which a student receives a job training Federal Pell Grant under this subsection shall be included in calculating the student's period of eligibility for Federal Pell Grants under subsection (c), and the eligibility requirements regarding students who are enrolled in an undergraduate program on less than a full-time basis shall similarly apply to students who are enrolled in an eligible job training program at an eligible institution on less than a full-time basis. . (2) After FAFSA Simplification Act Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a Public Law 116–260 Public Law 117–103 (k) Job training Federal Pell Grant program (1) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Eligible career pathway program The term eligible career pathway program (i) meets the requirements of section 484(d)(2); (ii) is listed on the provider list under section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; (iii) is part of a career pathway, as defined in section 3 of that Act; and (iv) is aligned to a program of study as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. (B) Eligible job training program (i) In General The term eligible job training program (I) provides not less than 150, and not more than 600, clock hours of instructional time over a period of not less than 8 weeks and not more than 15 weeks; (II) provides training aligned with the requirements of high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the State or local area, as determined by an industry or sector partnership; (III) is a program of training services, and provided through an eligible training provider, as described under section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; (IV) provides a student, upon completion of the program, with a recognized postsecondary credential that is recognized by employers in the relevant industry, including credentials recognized by industry or sector partnerships in the relevant industry in the State or local area where the industry is located and the job training program is provided; (V) has been determined by the institution of higher education (after validation of that determination by an industry or sector partnership) to provide academic content, an amount of instructional time, and a recognized postsecondary credential that are sufficient to— (aa) meet the hiring requirements of potential employers; and (bb) satisfy any applicable educational prerequisite requirement for professional licensure or certification, so that the student who completes the program and seeks employment qualifies to take any licensure or certification examination needed to practice or find employment in an occupation that the program prepares students to enter; (VI) may include integrated education and training; (VII) may be offered as part of an eligible career pathway program; (VIII) does not exceed by more than 50 percent the minimum number of clock hours required for training if the State has established such a requirement; and (IX) shall include institutional credit articulation for a student enrolled in a noncredit job training program. (ii) Approval by the Secretary In the case of a program that is seeking to establish eligibility as an eligible job training program under this subparagraph, the Secretary shall make a determination about whether the program meets the requirements of this subparagraph not more than 60 days after the date on which such program is submitted for consideration as an eligible job training program. (iii) Additional assurance The Secretary shall not determine that a program is an eligible job training program in accordance with clause (ii) unless the Secretary receives a certification from the appropriate State board containing an assurance that the program meets the requirements of clause (i). (C) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education (i) an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101; or (ii) a postsecondary vocational institution, as defined in section 102(c). (D) Institutional credit articulation The term institutional credit articulation (E) WIOA Definitions The terms industry or sector partnership in-demand industry sector or occupation recognized postsecondary credential State board (2) In general For the award year beginning on July 1, 2023, and each subsequent award year, the Secretary shall carry out a program through which the Secretary shall award Federal Pell Grants to students in eligible job training programs (referred to as a job training Federal Pell Grant (A) A student who is eligible to receive a job training Federal Pell Grant under this subsection is a student who— (i) has not yet attained a postbaccalaureate degree; (ii) attends an institution of higher education; (iii) is enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in an eligible job training program at such institution of higher education; and (iv) meets all other eligibility requirements for a Federal Pell Grant (except with respect to the type of program of study, as provided in clause (iii)). (B) The amount of a job training Federal Pell Grant for an eligible student shall be determined under subsection (b), except that notwithstanding subsection (b)(1)(B) a student who is eligible for less than the minimum Federal Pell Grant for an academic year in which the student is enrolled in an eligible program full time may still be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. (3) Inclusion in total eligibility period Any period during which a student receives a job training Federal Pell Grant under this subsection shall be included in calculating the student's period of eligibility for Federal Pell Grants under subsection (d), and the eligibility requirements regarding students who are enrolled in an undergraduate program on less than a full-time basis shall similarly apply to students who are enrolled in an eligible job training program at an eligible institution on less than a full-time basis. . (3) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (2) shall take effect as if included in section 703 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116–260 Public Law 117–103 (b) Accrediting agency recognition of eligible job training programs Section 496(a)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1099b(a)(4) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by inserting and (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) if such agency or association has or seeks to include within its scope of recognition the evaluation of the quality of institutions of higher education participating in the job training Federal Pell Grant program under section 401(k), such agency or association shall, in addition to meeting the other requirements of this subpart, demonstrate to the Secretary that, with respect to such eligible job training programs (as defined in that subsection)— (i) the agency or association’s standards include a process for determining if the institution has the capability to effectively offer an eligible job training program; and (ii) the agency or association requires a demonstration that the program— (I) has identified each recognized postsecondary credential offered and the corresponding industry or sector partnership that actively recognizes each credential in the relevant industry in the State or local area where the industry is located; and (II) provides the academic content and amount of instructional time that is sufficient to— (aa) meet the hiring requirements of potential employers; and (bb) satisfy any applicable educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification requirements so that the student who completes the program and seeks employment qualifies to take any licensure or certification examination that is needed to practice or find employment in an occupation that the program prepares students to enter. . (c) Interagency data sharing The Secretary of Education shall coordinate and enter into a data sharing agreement with the Secretary of Labor to ensure access to data related to indicators of performance collected under section 116 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3141 (d) Minimum Federal Pell Grant (1) In General Section 401(b)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a(b)(4) ten percent 5 percent (2) FAFSA simplification (A) In General Section 401(a)(2)(F) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a(a)(2)(F) Public Law 116–260 Public Law 117–103 ten percent 5 percent (B) Effective date The amendment made by this paragraph shall take effect as if included in section 703 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116–260 Public Law 117–103 (e) Effective date Unless otherwise specified, this section, and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on July 1, 2023.

JOBS Act of 2023

Ending Mandates on Head Start Educators Act This bill nullifies the rule titled Vaccine and Mask Requirements to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs, which was issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on November 30, 2021. The rule requires that (1) all individuals two years of age and older wear face masks (subject to some exceptions) when participating in Head Start programs, and (2) Head Start staff and others with direct contact with children be vaccinated against COVID-19. The bill also prohibits the issuance of any substantially similar rule.

To eliminate the COVID–19 vaccine and mask requirement in Head Start Programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending Mandates on Head Start Educators Act 2. Eliminating the COVID–19 vaccine and mask requirement in Head Start Programs The Secretary of Health and Human Services may not implement, enforce, or otherwise give effect to the rule entitled Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID–19 in Head Start Programs

Ending Mandates on Head Start Educators Act

Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024This bill expands the public housing utility allowance for households with children who qualify for free and reduced price school lunch to include the cost of high-speed internet service, including the cost of renting or purchasing equipment necessary to access such service and a one-time installation fee.

To include reasonable costs for high-speed internet service in the utility allowances for families residing in public housing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024 2. Inclusion of high-speed internet service in public housing utility allowances for certain families Subsection (b) of section 3 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b) (14) Utility allowance A utility allowance under this Act for public housing shall include costs for high-speed internet service, including the cost of renting or purchasing equipment necessary to access such service and a one-time installation fee, subject to the following limitations: (A) Cost The cost included in a utility allowance for a public housing dwelling unit pursuant to this paragraph for monthly internet service shall not— (i) exceed the lowest cost available in the area of such housing for such monthly high-speed internet service; and (ii) include any costs for cable or satellite television service or telephone service. (B) Family choice Subparagraph (A) may not be construed to prohibit a household in public housing from subscribing to— (i) a high-speed internet service the cost of which exceeds the cost described in subparagraph (A)(i); or (ii) any joint package for internet service together with cable or satellite television service or telephone service, or both. (C) Qualified families Costs for high-speed internet service may be included in a utility allowance only for a household that incurs such costs and includes children who qualify for free and reduced price lunch pursuant to section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758 (D) Protection of minors Costs for high-speed internet service may be included in a utility allowance for a household only if the internet service provider, upon initial provision of such service for a household, provides the household with a specific technology capable of blocking or filtering internet access to visual depictions described in section 254(h)(5)(B)(i) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(5)(B)(i) .

Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024

Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023 This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program administered by the Department of Justice. Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for purchasing containment devices for first responders and training first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of grant amounts for providing training and resources for first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and purchasing such containment devices for use by first responders. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023 2. Providing training and resources for first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and purchasing such containment devices for use by first responders Section 3021(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10701(a) (4) Providing training and resources for first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and purchasing such containment devices for use by first responders. .

Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023

Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act This bill establishes the Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office to monitor and respond to disruptions in critical industries and supply chains. Specifically, the office must (1) identify high-priority supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) identify and evaluate the effect of supply chain disruptions on U.S. economic security, and (3) collaborate with other governmental bodies and key international partners to identify opportunities to reduce supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities. The office also must establish a unified coordination group to oversee the interagency response to supply chain shocks and the office must designate certain critical industries, supply chains, and critical goods and services. The bill includes various reporting requirements.

To establish the Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act 2. Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Critical good or service The term critical good or service (A) the national security or economic security of the United States; and (B) critical infrastructure. (2) Critical industry The term critical industry (3) Critical infrastructure The term critical infrastructure 42 U.S.C. 5195c (4) Domestic enterprise The term domestic enterprise (5) Domestic manufacturer The term domestic manufacturer (A) conducts in the United States the research and development, engineering, or production activities necessary or incidental to manufacturing; or (B) if provided financial assistance by the Federal Government, will conduct in the United States the research and development, engineering, or production activities necessary or incidental to manufacturing. (6) Economically distressed area The term economically distressed area 42 U.S.C. 3161(a) (7) Federal agency The term Federal agency agency (8) Industrial equipment The term industrial equipment (9) Key technology focus areas The term key technology focus areas (A) Artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomy, and related advances. (B) High-performance computing, semiconductors, and advanced computer hardware and software. (C) Quantum information science and technology. (D) Robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing. (E) Natural and anthropogenic disaster prevention or mitigation. (F) Advanced communications technology, including optical transmission components. (G) Biotechnology, medical technology, genomics, and synthetic biology. (H) Data storage, data management, distributed ledger technologies, and cybersecurity, including biometrics. (I) Advanced energy and industrial efficacy technologies, such as batteries, advanced nuclear technologies, and polysilicon for use in solar photovoltaics, including for the purposes of electric generation (consistent with section 15 of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 ( 42 U.S.C. 1874 (J) Advanced materials science, including composites and 2D materials and equipment, aerospace grade metals, and aerospace specific manufacturing enabling chemicals. (10) Labor organization The term labor organization 29 U.S.C. 152(5) (A) any organization composed of labor organizations, such as a labor union federation or a State or municipal labor body; and (B) any organization which would be included in the definition for such term under such section 2(5) but for the fact that the organization represents— (i) individuals employed by the United States, any wholly owned Government corporation, any Federal Reserve Bank, or any State or political subdivision thereof; (ii) individuals employed by persons subject to the Railway Labor Act ( 45 U.S.C. 151 et seq. (iii) individuals employed as agricultural laborers. (11) Manufacturing technology The term manufacturing technology (12) Office The term Office (13) Relevant committees of Congress The term relevant committees of Congress (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (D) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; (E) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (F) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; (G) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (H) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives; (I) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (J) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; (K) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (L) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; (M) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (N) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives. (14) Resilient supply chain The term resilient supply chain (A) ensures that the United States can sustain critical industry production, supply chains, services, and access to critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology during supply chain shocks; and (B) has key components of resilience that include— (i) effective private sector risk management and mitigation planning to sustain supply chains and supplier networks during a supply chain shock; (ii) minimized or managed exposure to supply chain shocks; and (iii) the financial and operational capacity to— (I) sustain supply chains during supply chain shocks; and (II) recover from supply chain shocks. (15) Secretary The term Secretary (16) State The term State (17) Supply chain The term supply chain (18) Supply chain information The term supply chain information (A) sustaining and adapting supply chains during a supply chain shock; (B) supply chain risk mitigation and recovery planning with respect to a supply chain shock, including any planned or past assessment, projection, or estimate of a vulnerability within the supply chain, including testing, supplier network assessments, production flexibility, risk evaluations thereto, risk management planning, or risk audits; or (C) operational best practices, planning, and supplier partnerships that enable enhanced resilience of supply chains during a supply chain shock, including response, repair, recovery, reconstruction, insurance, or continuity. (19) Supply chain shock The term supply chain shock (A) A natural disaster or extreme weather event. (B) An accidental or human-caused event. (C) An economic disruption. (D) A pandemic. (E) A biological threat. (F) A cyberattack. (G) A great power conflict. (H) A terrorist or geopolitical attack. (I) Any other supply chain disruption or threat that affects the national security or economic security of the United States. (20) Tribal government The term Tribal government (21) Under Secretary The term Under Secretary (b) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office to carry out the activities described in subsection (e). (c) Mission The mission of the Office shall be the following: (1) Help to promote the leadership of the United States with respect to critical industries and supply chains that— (A) strengthen the national security of the United States; and (B) have a significant effect on the economic security of the United States. (2) Encourage partnerships and collaboration with the Federal Government and the private sector, labor organizations, the governments of countries that are allies or key international partners of the United States, State governments and political subdivisions of a State, and Tribal governments in order to— (A) promote the resilience of supply chains; and (B) respond to supply chain shocks to— (i) critical industries; and (ii) supply chains. (3) Monitor the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of supply chains and critical industries, including by— (A) monitoring the financial and operational conditions of domestic manufacturers and domestic enterprises; (B) performing stress tests for critical industries, supply chains, domestic enterprises, and domestic manufacturers; (C) monitoring the demand and supply of critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology; (D) monitoring manufacturing, ware­hous­ing, transportation, and distribution; and (E) working in partnership with the coordination group established under subsection (g), as applicable. (4) Support the development, maintenance, improvement, competitiveness, restoration, and expansion of the productive capacities, efficiency, and workforce of critical industries and domestic manufacturers of critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology. (5) Prepare for and take appropriate steps to minimize the effects of supply chain shocks on critical industries and supply chains. (6) Support the creation of jobs with competitive wages in the manufacturing sector. (7) Encourage manufacturing growth and opportunities in economically distressed areas and communities of color. (8) Promote the health of the economy of the United States and the competitiveness of manufacturing in the United States. (9) Coordinate executive branch actions necessary to carry out the functions described in paragraphs (1) through (8). (d) Under Secretary of the Office (1) Appointment and term The head of the Office shall be the Under Secretary of the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of not more than 5 years. (2) Pay The Under Secretary shall be compensated at the rate in effect for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Administrative authorities The Under Secretary may appoint officers and employees in accordance with chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 (e) Activities The Under Secretary shall carry out the following activities: (1) In collaboration with the coordination group established under subsection (g)— (A) map, monitor, and model supply chains; and (B) identify high priority supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries and supply chains that— (i) exist as of the date of the enactment of this section; or (ii) are anticipated in the future. (2) Identify and evaluate— (A) supply chain shocks that may disrupt, strain, compromise, or eliminate a supply chain; (B) short-term, medium-term, and long-term manufacturing needs critical to the national security, economic security, public health, and the environment of the United States; (C) the diversity, security, reliability, and strength of— (i) supply chains, including single point of failure, single producer, or consolidated manufacturing; and (ii) the sources of critical goods and services, industrial equipment, or manufacturing technology, including those obtained or purchased from a person outside of the United States or imported into the United States; (D) the demand and supply of critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology; (E) the availability, capability, and capacity of domestic manufacturers or manufacturers in allied nations or other key international partners to serve as a source of a critical good or service, industrial equipment, or manufacturing technology; (F) the effect on the economic security of the United States, including jobs and wages, that may result from the disruption, strain, compromise, or elimination of any supply chain; (G) the state of the manufacturing workforce, including— (i) the needs of domestic manufacturers; and (ii) opportunities to create high-quality manufacturing jobs; and (H) investments in critical goods and services, industrial equipment, or manufacturing technology from non-Federal sources. (3) In collaboration with the coordination group established under subsection (g), State governments and political subdivisions of a State, and Tribal governments, and, as appropriate, in cooperation with the governments of countries that are allies or key international partners of the United States— (A) identify opportunities to reduce supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries and supply chains; (B) encourage partnerships between the Federal Government and industry, labor organizations, State governments and political subdivisions of a State, and Tribal governments to better respond to supply chain shocks to critical industries and supply chains and coordinate response efforts; (C) encourage partnerships between the Federal Government and the governments of countries that are allies or key international partners of the United States; (D) develop or identify opportunities to build the capacity of the United States in critical industries and supply chains; (E) develop or identify opportunities to build the capacity of countries that are allies or key international partners of the United States in critical industries and supply chains; and (F) develop contingency plans and coordination mechanisms to improve critical industry supply chain response to supply chain shocks. (4) In coordination with the Secretary of State and the United States Trade Representative— (A) work with governments of countries that are allies or key international partners of the United States to promote diversified and resilient supply chains industries that ensure the supply of critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology to both the United States and companies of countries that are allies or key international partners of the United States; and (B) coordinate with other offices and divisions of the Department of Commerce and other Federal agencies to use authorities, as of the date of the enactment of this section, to encourage the resilience of supply chains of critical industries. (5) Develop strategies and plans to recover from supply chain shocks. (f) Continuous monitoring The Under Secretary, in consultation with the head of any relevant Federal agency, including those with jurisdiction over supply chains, shall continuously monitor the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of supply chains. (g) Coordination group (1) In general In carrying out the activities under subsection (e), the Under Secretary shall establish a unified coordination group led by the Under Secretary which shall include private sector partners, labor organizations, and, as appropriate, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, to serve as a method for coordinating between and among Federal agencies described under subsection (k) to plan for and respond to supply chain shocks and support the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of supply chains. (2) Implementation Through the unified coordination group established under paragraph (1), the Under Secretary shall— (A) acquire on a voluntary basis technical, engineering, and operational supply chain information from the private sector in a manner that ensures any supply chain information provided by the private sector is kept confidential as required under section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act (B) study the supply chain information acquired under subparagraph (A) to— (i) identify supply chains; (ii) assess the resilience of supply chains; (iii) identify supply chains vulnerable to disruption, strain, compromise, or elimination; and (iv) inform planning; (C) convene with relevant private sector entities to share best practices, planning, and capabilities to respond to potential supply chain shocks; and (D) develop contingency plans and coordination mechanisms to ensure an effective and coordinated response to potential supply chain shocks. (3) Subgroups In carrying out the activities described in paragraph (2), the Under Secretary may establish subgroups of the unified coordination group established under paragraph (1) led by the head of an appropriate Federal agency. (4) International agreements The Under Secretary, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative and any other relevant Federal agency, may enter into agreements with governments of countries that are allies or key international partners of the United States relating to enhancing the security and resilience of supply chains in response to supply chain shocks. (h) Designations Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall— (1) designate— (A) critical industries; (B) supply chains; and (C) critical goods and services; (2) provide for a period of public comment and review in carrying out paragraph (1); and (3) update the designations made under paragraph (1) not less frequently than once every four years. (i) Quadrennial report on supply chain resiliency and domestic manufacturing (1) In general Not later than four years after the date on which the final Sectoral Supply Chain Assessments report on supply chains required under section 4(a) of Executive Order 14017 (relating to America’s supply chains) is submitted, and not later than once every four years thereafter, the Under Secretary, in coordination with relevant Federal agencies and relevant private sector entities, labor organizations, State governments and political subdivisions of a State, and Tribal governments, shall submit to the relevant committees of Congress and post on the website of the Under Secretary a report on supply chain resilience and domestic manufacturing (in this subsection referred to as the report (2) Elements In carrying out paragraph (1), the Under Secretary shall— (A) identify— (i) the critical industries, supply chains, and critical goods and services designated under subsection (h); (ii) supplies that are critical to the crisis preparedness of the United States; (iii) substitutes for critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology; and (iv) the matters identified and evaluated pursuant to subsection (e)(3); (B) provide a description of— (i) the manufacturing base and supply chains in the United States, including the manufacturing base and supply chains for— (I) industrial equipment; (II) critical goods and services, including raw materials and semiconductors, that are essential to the production of technologies and supplies for critical industries; and (III) manufacturing technology; and (ii) the ability of the United States to— (I) maintain readiness with respect to preparing for and responding to supply chain shocks; and (II) in response to a supply chain shock— (aa) surge production in critical industries; (bb) surge production of critical goods and services and industrial equipment; and (cc) maintain access to critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology; (C) provide an assessment and description of— (i) demand and supply of critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology; (ii) production of critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology by domestic manufacturers; and (iii) the capability and capacity of domestic manufacturers and manufacturers in countries that are allies or key international partners of the United States to manufacture critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology; (D) identify defense, intelligence, homeland, economic, domestic labor supply, natural, geopolitical, or other contingencies and other supply chain shocks that may disrupt, strain, compromise, or eliminate a supply chain; (E) provide an assessment of— (i) the resilience and capacity of the manufacturing base, supply chains, and workforce of the United States, the allies of the United States, and the key international partners of the United States that can sustain critical industries through a supply chain shock; (ii) the flexible manufacturing capacity and capabilities available in the United States in the case of a supply chain shock; and (iii) the effect innovation has on domestic manufacturing; (F) provide specific recommendations to improve the security and resiliency of manufacturing capacity and supply chains through— (i) developing long-term strategies; (ii) increasing visibility into the networks and capabilities of suppliers and domestic manufacturers; (iii) identifying industry best practices; (iv) evaluating how diverse supplier networks, multi-platform and multi-region production capabilities and sources, and integrated global and regional supply chains can— (I) enhance the resilience of critical industries in the United States; (II) support and create jobs in the United States; (III) enhance the resilience of manufacturing capabilities of the United States; and (IV) support access of the United States to critical goods and services during a supply chain shock; (v) identifying and mitigating risks, including— (I) the financial and operational risks of a supply chain; (II) significant vulnerabilities to supply chain shocks and other emergencies; and (III) exposure to gaps and vulnerabilities in— (aa) domestic capacity or capabilities; and (bb) sources of imports needed to sustain critical industries and supply chains; (vi) identifying enterprise resource planning systems that are— (I) compatible across supply chain tiers; and (II) affordable for small- and medium-sized businesses; (vii) understanding the total cost of ownership, total value contribution, and other best practices that encourage strategic partnerships throughout supply chains; (viii) understanding Federal procurement opportunities to increase resiliency of supply chains and fill gaps in domestic purchasing of critical goods and services; (ix) identifying policies that maximize job retention and creation in the United States, including workforce development programs; (x) identifying opportunities to work with allies or key international partners of the United States in building more resilient critical industry supply chains and mitigating risks; (xi) identifying areas requiring further investment in research and development or workforce education; and (xii) identifying such other services as the Under Secretary determines necessary; (G) provide guidance to the Department of Commerce, the National Science Foundation, and other relevant Federal agencies with respect to critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technologies that should be prioritized; (H) with respect to countries that are allies or key international partners of the United States— (i) review and, if appropriate, provide recommendations for expanding the sourcing of critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology associated with critical industries from those countries; and (ii) recommend coordination with those countries on— (I) sourcing critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology; and (II) developing, sustaining, and expanding production and availability of supply chains, critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology during a supply chain shock; (I) make recommendations for strengthening the financial and operational health of small- and medium-sized businesses in supply chains of the United States and countries that are allies or key international partners of the United States to mitigate risks and ensure diverse and competitive supplier markets that are less vulnerable to failure; (J) make an assessment of policies, rules, and regulations that impact domestic manufacturers’ operating costs and inhibit the ability for domestic manufacturing to compete with global competitors; and (K) make recommendations regarding freight and logistics necessary to support supply chains. (3) Prohibition The report may not include— (A) supply chain information that is not aggregated; or (B) confidential business information of a private sector entity. (4) Collaboration The head of any Federal agency with jurisdiction over any supply chain shall collaborate with the Under Secretary and provide any information, data, or assistance that the Under Secretary determines to be necessary for developing the report. (5) Form The report submitted under this subsection, and any update submitted thereafter, shall be submitted in unclassified form and may include a classified annex. (6) Public comment The Under Secretary shall provide for a period of public comment and review in developing the report required under paragraph (1). (j) Report to Congress Concurrent with the annual submission by the President of the budget under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary shall submit to the relevant committees of Congress and post on the website of the Under Secretary a report that contains a summary of the activities required under subsection (e) carried out under this section during the fiscal year covered by the report. Such report shall be submitted in unclassified form and may include a classified annex. (k) Coordination (1) In general In implementing the requirements under subsection (i), the Under Secretary shall, as appropriate coordinate with— (A) the heads of appropriate Federal agencies, including— (i) the Secretary of State; and (ii) the United States Trade Representative; and (B) the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to— (i) advice on the design and activities of the unified coordination group described in subsection (g)(1); and (ii) ensuring compliance with Federal antitrust law. (2) Specific coordination In carrying out the requirements under this section, with respect to supply chains involving specific sectors, the Under Secretary shall, as appropriate, coordinate with— (A) the Secretary of Defense; (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security; (C) the Secretary of the Treasury; (D) the Secretary of Energy; (E) the Secretary of Transportation; (F) the Secretary of Agriculture; (G) the Under Secretary of National Intelligence; (H) the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (I) the Small Business Administration; (J) the Secretary of Labor; and (K) the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, as appropriate. (l) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to require any private entity— (1) to share information with the Secretary or Under Secretary; (2) to request assistance from the Secretary or Under Secretary; or (3) that requests assistance from the Secretary or Under Secretary to implement any measure or recommendation suggested by the Secretary or Under Secretary. (m) Protections (1) In general Supply chain information that is voluntarily and lawfully submitted by a private entity and accompanied by an express statement described in paragraph (2) of this subsection— (A) shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code; (B) shall not be made available by any Federal, State, local, or Tribal authority pursuant to any Federal, State, local, or Tribal law requiring public disclosure of information or records; and (C) shall not, without the written consent of the person or entity submitting such information, be used directly by the Under Secretary, or any other Federal, State, or local authority in any civil enforcement action brought by a Federal, State, or local authority. (2) Express statement The express statement described in this paragraph, with respect to information or records, is— (A) in the case of written information or records, a written marking on the information or records substantially similar to the following: This information is voluntarily submitted to the Federal Government in expectation of protection from disclosure as provided by the provisions of section 2(m) of the Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act (B) in the case of oral information, a written statement similar to the statement described in subparagraph (A) submitted within a reasonable period following the oral communication. (3) Inapplicability to semiconductor incentive program This subsection shall not apply to the voluntary submission of supply chain information by a private entity in an application for Federal financial assistance under section 9902 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 (n) No effect on discovery Subject to subsection (m), nothing in this section, nor any rule, regulation, or amendment shall be construed to create a defense to a discovery request, or otherwise limit or affect the discovery of supply chain information from a private entity arising from a cause of action authorized under any under Federal, State, local, or Tribal law. (o) Implementation report (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the relevant committees of Congress and post on the website of the Under Secretary a report on the implementation of this section. (2) Elements In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) identify any office or bureau within the Department of Commerce that the Secretary determines has duties, responsibilities, resources, or expertise that support or duplicate the mission of the Office; (B) describe the purposes of the offices or bureaus identified under subparagraph (A); (C) identify if the Under Secretary is coordinating with the offices and bureaus identified under subparagraph (A) in implementing the requirements of this Act; (D) if the Secretary makes a positive determination under subparagraph (C), evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the Under Secretary and the offices and bureaus identified under subparagraph (A) at implementing the requirements of this section; and (E) identify if the Secretary will consolidate functions amongst the Office and the offices and bureaus identified under subparagraph (A). (p) Consistency with international agreements This section shall be applied in a manner consistent with United States obligations under international agreements. (q) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary $500,000,000 for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, to remain available until expended, to carry out this section, of which not more than 2 percent per fiscal year may be used for administrative costs.

Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act

Baltimore Bridge Response Invests and Delivers Global Economic Relief Act or the Baltimore BRIDGE Relief ActThis bill allows for full federal funding (i.e., 100% federal cost-share) for emergency relief funds to respond to damage caused by the cargo ship Dali to the Francis Scott Key Bridge, including reconstruction of that bridge and its approaches. The Francis Scott Key Bridge is located in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County, Maryland.This bill takes effect as if enacted on March 26, 2024. 

To authorize a higher Federal share for emergency relief funds for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge located in Baltimore City and Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties, Maryland, that collapsed on March 26, 2024, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Baltimore Bridge Response Invests and Delivers Global Economic Relief Act Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act 2. Finding Congress finds that, in accordance with section 668.105(e) of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), any compensation for damages or insurance proceeds, including interest, recovered by a State, a political subdivision of a State, or a toll authority for repair, including reconstruction, of the bridge described in section 3 in response to the damage described in that section should be used on receipt to reduce liability on the repair, including reconstruction, of that bridge from the emergency fund authorized under section 125 of title 23, United States Code. 3. Federal share for certain emergency relief projects Notwithstanding subsection (e) of section 120 of title 23, United States Code, the Federal share for emergency relief funds made available under section 125 of that title to respond to damage caused by the cargo ship Dali to the Francis Scott Key Bridge located in Baltimore City and Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties, Maryland, including reconstruction of that bridge and its approaches, shall be 100 percent. 4. Effective date This Act shall take effect as if enacted on March 26, 2024.

Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act

Farm System Reform Act of 2023 This bill places a moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs); expands country-of-origin labeling; and expands requirements in the livestock, poultry, and meat markets. Specifically, under the bill, a large CAFO may not commence or expand operations and, after January 1, 2040, may not continue to operate. Further, the Department of Agriculture must provide grants to eligible animal feed operation (AFO) owners to pay off related debt and to transition the property to alternative agriculture activities. Integrators (certain individuals or entities that enter into arrangements with contract growers to raise and care for livestock or poultry at an AFO) that exercise substantial operational control of an AFO are liable and subject to civil action for an AFO's operation, including for dead animal and manure disposal, and for the discharge of air and water pollutants. The bill also expands country-of-origin labeling requirements to include beef, pork, and dairy products. Further, the bill expands requirements and prohibitions under the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 in order to increase competition and transparency in the livestock, poultry, and meat markets, including by prohibiting the use of forward contracts (i.e., future livestock delivery to a packer) unless certain requirements are met, such as a firm base price and competitive bidding; establishing that a minimum of 50%, with exceptions, of a covered packer's daily volume of livestock slaughter must be purchased through spot market sales (i.e., the negotiated purchase or sale of livestock that meets specific pricing, timing, and competitive bidding requirements) from nonaffiliated producers; and providing USDA with additional enforcement authorities over live poultry dealers.

To place a moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations, to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to require country of origin labeling on beef, pork, and dairy products, and for other purposes. 1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Farm System Reform Act of 2023 (b) Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definition of Secretary. TITLE I—Animal feeding operations Sec. 101. Definitions. Sec. 102. Moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations. Sec. 103. Voluntary debt forgiveness and transition assistance program for animal feeding operations. Sec. 104. Integrator responsibilities and liabilities. TITLE II—Amendments to Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 Sec. 201. Definitions. Sec. 202. Unlawful practices. Sec. 203. Spot market purchases of livestock by packers. Sec. 204. Investigation of live poultry dealers. Sec. 205. Award of attorney fees. Sec. 206. Technical amendments. TITLE III—Labeling of meat and dairy products Sec. 301. Restoration of mandatory country of origin labeling for beef and pork; inclusion of dairy products. Sec. 302. Truth in labeling for meat and meat food products. 2. Definition of Secretary In this Act, the term Secretary I Animal feeding operations 101. Definitions In this title: (1) Agronomic requirement (A) In general The term agronomic requirement (B) Exclusions Planned nutrient applications under subparagraph (A) do not include nutrient indices, risk indices, or other methods that allow land application of manure in excess of crop need. (2) Animal feeding operation; AFO (A) In general The term animal feeding operation AFO (i) for not less than a total of 45 days in any 12-month period, animals (other than aquatic animals) are— (I) stabled or confined; and (II) fed or maintained; and (ii) crops, vegetation, forage growth, or postharvest residues are not sustained in the normal growing season over any portion of the lot or facility. (B) Aggregation 2 or more lots or facilities described in subparagraph (A) shall constitute a single animal feeding operation if the lots or facilities— (i) are located within 3 miles of each other; and (ii) are under common ownership or control. (C) Exclusion The term animal feeding operation AFO 7 U.S.C. 202(a) (3) Large concentrated animal feeding operation; large CAFO The term large concentrated animal feeding operation large CAFO (A) 700 mature dairy cows, milked or dry; (B) 1,000 veal calves; (C) 1,000 cattle (including heifers, steers, bulls, cows, and calves) other than mature dairy cows or veal calves; (D) 2,500 swine, each weighing not less than 55 pounds; (E) 10,000 swine, each weighing not more than 55 pounds; (F) 500 horses; (G) 10,000 sheep or lambs; (H) 55,000 turkeys; (I) in the case of an AFO that uses a liquid manure handling system— (i) 30,000 laying hens or broilers; or (ii) 5,000 ducks; or (J) in the case of an AFO that uses a system other than a liquid manure handling system— (i) 125,000 chickens (other than laying hens); (ii) 82,000 laying hens; or (iii) 30,000 ducks. (4) Contract grower The term contract grower (5) Integrator The term integrator 7 U.S.C. 183 (6) Manure The term manure (A) the fecal and urinary excretions of livestock and poultry; and (B) litter, bedding, compost and raw materials, process wastewater, and other materials commingled with the excretions described in subparagraph (A) or set aside for disposal after such commingling. 102. Moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations (a) In general No large CAFO may commence or expand operations on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Cessation of operations No large CAFO may continue to operate as a large CAFO after January 1, 2040. (c) Penalties Any person that violates subsection (a) or (b) may be assessed a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation, per day, in addition to any other applicable statutory civil penalty or monetary damages assessed pursuant to any State common law judgment. 103. Voluntary debt forgiveness and transition assistance program for animal feeding operations (a) Definition of eligible entity (1) In general In this section, the term eligible entity (2) Exclusion In this section, the term eligible entity (b) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall carry out a program to provide grants to eligible entities to permanently transition from operating an AFO to carrying out other activities on the property on which the AFO is located. (c) Payments Under the program established under subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide grants to eligible entities— (1) to partially or fully pay off any outstanding debt of the eligible entity that was incurred to construct and operate the AFO; and (2) to cover costs relating to the transition of the property on which the AFO is located to be used for alternative agriculture activities, such as raising pasture-based livestock, growing specialty crops, or organic commodity production. (d) Requirement As a condition of receiving a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall provide to the Secretary a working lands easement on the property on which the AFO is located that prohibits— (1) the operation of the AFO and any associated waste management system on the easement area; and (2) the use of the easement area for a spray field or land application of manure at rates exceeding crop agronomic requirements for nitrogen and phosphorus. (e) Funding (1) In general On the first October 1 after the date of enactment of this Act, and on each October 1 thereafter, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the Secretary to carry out this section $10,000,000,000, to remain available until expended. (2) Receipt and acceptance The Secretary shall be entitled to receive, shall accept, and shall use to carry out this section the funds transferred under paragraph (1), without further appropriation. 104. Integrator responsibilities and liabilities (a) Responsibilities and liabilities (1) In general An integrator that exercises substantial operational control of an AFO, as described in subsection (b), shall be responsible and liable for, with respect to the operation of the AFO— (A) the disposal of dead animals; (B) the disposal of manure, excrement, and other waste; (C) the discharge or release of any air pollutant, including greenhouse gases, from any source located on or activity occurring at the AFO, including enteric processes, manure, and animal feed; (D) the discharge of any pollutant to groundwater or any surface water body, including the production area, manure storage, manure land application area (crop field), tile drain, and agricultural stormwater runoff of the AFO; (E) any harm suffered by the contract grower of the AFO or a third party from any activity described in subparagraphs (A) through (D), or from any other on-property or off-property contamination, including following an extreme weather event; and (F) any adverse health impacts, property value diminution, and loss of use and enjoyment of property suffered by neighboring residents of the AFO due to the operation of the AFO. (2) Duties not transferable The responsibilities and liabilities of an integrator under this subsection shall be nondelegable and nontransferrable to any third party, including any contract grower. (b) Substantial operational control An integrator exercises substantial operational control of an AFO if the integrator— (1) holds an ownership interest in the livestock or poultry, land, or other capital of the AFO; (2) through a growout contract, marketing arrangement, or other arrangement, or through direct supervision of, or on-site participation in, activities at the AFO, controls— (A) the activity of persons working at the AFO; (B) the operation, management, or waste management practices of the AFO; or (C) the manner in which livestock or poultry at the AFO are grown, fed, watered, ventilated, heated, cooled, or medicated; (3) supplies feed, pharmaceuticals, or other inputs to the AFO; or (4) requires a capital investment from the contract grower of the AFO for erecting or expanding facilities at the AFO. (c) Civil actions (1) In general Any person may— (A) bring a civil action against an integrator in an appropriate court to redress any violation of this section or any other law relating to the activities described in this section; and (B) obtain appropriate relief in a civil action under subparagraph (A). (2) Attorney's fees for plaintiff The court shall award a reasonable attorney’s fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection. (3) No preemption Nothing in this subsection preempts, alters, displaces, abridges, or supplants any claim or remedy available under any State or Federal law, including common law, that provides a remedy for civil relief. (d) AFO discharges Section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1342 (t) AFO discharges The Administrator shall require that all persons exercising substantial operational control (as described in section 104(b) of the Farm System Reform Act of 2023 . II Amendments to Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 201. Definitions Section 2(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 182(a) (1) in paragraph (8), by striking for slaughter of such poultry under a poultry growing arrangement, regardless of whether the poultry is owned by that person or another person (2) in paragraph (9), by striking and cares for live poultry for delivery, in accord with another's instructions, for slaughter or cares for live poultry in accordance with the instructions of another person (3) in each of paragraphs (1) through (9), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; (4) in paragraph (10)— (A) by striking for the purpose of either slaughtering it or selling it for slaughter by another (B) by striking ; and (5) by adding at the end the following: (15) Formula price (A) In general The term formula price (B) Exclusion The term formula price (i) any price term that establishes a base from which a purchase price is calculated on the basis of a futures market price; or (ii) any adjustment to the base for quality, grade, or other factors relating to the value of livestock or livestock products that are readily verifiable market factors and are outside the control of the packer. (16) Forward contract The term forward contract (A) a specified lot of livestock; or (B) a specified number of livestock over a certain period of time. . 202. Unlawful practices (a) In general Section 202 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 192 (1) by redesignating subsections (a) through (f) and (g) as paragraphs (1) through (6) and (10), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (2) by striking the section designation and all that follows through It shall be 202. Unlawful acts (a) In general It shall be.— ; (3) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) (as so redesignated), by striking to: to do any of the following: (B) in each of paragraphs (1) through (6) (as so redesignated), by striking ; or (C) in paragraph (6) (as so redesignated)— (i) by striking (1) (A) (ii) by striking (2) (B) (iii) by striking (3) (C) (D) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) Use, in effectuating any sale of livestock, a forward contract that— (A) does not contain a firm base price that may be equated to a fixed dollar amount on the date on which the forward contract is entered into; (B) is not offered for bid in an open, public manner under which— (i) buyers and sellers have the opportunity to participate in the bid; (ii) more than 1 blind bid is solicited; and (iii) buyers and sellers may witness bids that are made and accepted; (C) is based on a formula price; or (D) provides for the sale of livestock in a quantity in excess of— (i) in the case of cattle, 40 cattle; (ii) in the case of swine, 30 swine; and (iii) in the case of another type of livestock, a comparable quantity of that type of livestock, as determined by the Secretary. (8) Own or feed livestock directly, through a subsidiary, or through an arrangement that gives a packer operational, managerial, or supervisory control over the livestock, or over the farming operation that produces the livestock, to such an extent that the producer of the livestock is not materially participating in the management of the operation with respect to the production of the livestock, except that this paragraph shall not apply to— (A) an arrangement entered into not more than 7 business days before slaughter of the livestock by a packer, a person acting through the packer, or a person that directly or indirectly controls, or is controlled by or under common control with, the packer; (B) a cooperative or entity owned by a cooperative, if a majority of the ownership interest in the cooperative is held by active cooperative members that— (i) own, feed, or control the livestock; and (ii) provide the livestock to the cooperative for slaughter; (C) a packer that is not required to report to the Secretary on each reporting day (as defined in section 212 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1635a (D) a packer that owns only 1 livestock processing plant. (9) Take any action that adversely affects or is likely to adversely affect competition, regardless of whether there is a business justification for the action. ; and (E) in paragraph (10) (as so redesignated), by striking subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) paragraphs (1) through (9) (4) by adding at the end the following: (b) Unfair, discriminatory, and deceptive practices and devices Acts by a packer, swine contractor, or live poultry dealer that violate subsection (a)(1) include the following: (1) Refusal to provide, on the request of a livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower with which the packer, swine contractor, or live poultry dealer has a marketing or delivery contract, the relevant statistical information and data used to determine the compensation paid to the livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower, as applicable, under the contract, including— (A) feed conversion rates by house, lot, or pen; (B) feed analysis; (C) breeder history; (D) quality grade; (E) yield grade; and (F) delivery volume for any certified branding program (such as programs for angus beef or certified grassfed or Berkshire pork). (2) Conduct or action that limits or attempts to limit by contract the legal rights and remedies of a livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower, including the right— (A) to a trial by jury, unless the livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower, as applicable, is voluntarily bound by an arbitration provision in a contract; (B) to pursue all damages available under applicable law; and (C) to seek an award of attorneys' fees, if available under applicable law. (3) Termination of a poultry growing arrangement or swine production contract with no basis other than an allegation that the poultry grower or swine production contract grower failed to comply with an applicable law, rule, or regulation. (4) A representation, omission, or practice that is likely to mislead a livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower regarding a material condition or term in a contract or business transaction. (c) Undue or unreasonable preferences, advantages, prejudices, and disadvantages (1) In general Acts by a packer, swine contractor, or live poultry dealer that violate subsection (a)(2) include the following: (A) A retaliatory action (including coercion or intimidation) or the threat of retaliatory action— (i) in connection with the execution, termination, extension, or renewal of a contract or agreement with a livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower aimed to discourage the exercise of the rights of the livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower under this Act or any other law; and (ii) in response to lawful communication (including as described in paragraph (2)), association, or assertion of rights by a livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower. (B) Use of the tournament system for poultry as described in paragraph (3). (2) Lawful communication described A lawful communication referred to in paragraph (1)(A)(ii) includes— (A) a communication with officials of a Federal agency or Members of Congress; (B) any lawful disclosure that demonstrates a reasonable belief of a violation of this Act or any other law; and (C) any other communication that assists in carrying out the purposes of this Act. (3) Use of tournament system for poultry (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), a live poultry dealer shall be in violation of subsection (a)(2) if the live poultry dealer determines the formula for calculating the pay of a poultry grower in a tournament group by comparing the performance of the birds of other poultry growers in the group using factors outside the control of the poultry grower and within the control of the live poultry dealer. (B) Exception Under subparagraph (A), a live poultry dealer shall not be found in violation of subsection (a)(2) if the live poultry dealer demonstrates through clear and convincing evidence that the inputs and services described in subparagraph (C) that were used in the comparative evaluation were substantially the same in quality, quantity, and timing, as applicable, for all poultry growers in the tournament group. (C) Inputs and services described The inputs and services referred to in subparagraph (B) include, with respect to poultry growers in the same tournament group— (i) the quantity, breed, sex, and age of chicks delivered to each poultry grower; (ii) the breed and age of the breeder flock from which chicks are drawn for each poultry grower; (iii) the quality, type (such as starter feed), and quantity of feed delivered to each poultry grower; (iv) the quality of and access to medications for the birds of each poultry grower; (v) the number of birds in a flock delivered to each poultry grower; (vi) the timing of the pick-up of birds for processing (including the age of the birds and the number of days that the birds are in the care of the poultry grower) for each poultry grower; (vii) the death loss of birds during pick-up, transport, and time spent at the processing plant for each poultry grower; (viii) condemnations of parts of birds due to actions in processing for each poultry grower; (ix) condemnations of whole birds due to the fault of the poultry grower; (x) the death loss of birds due to the fault of the poultry grower; (xi) the stated reasons for the cause of the death losses and condemnations described in clauses (vii) through (x); (xii) the type and classification of each poultry grower; and (xiii) any other input or service that may have an impact on feed conversion to weight gain efficiency or the life span of the birds of each poultry grower. (d) Harm to competition not required In determining whether an act, device, or conduct is a violation under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a), a finding that the act, device, or conduct adversely affected or is likely to adversely affect competition is not required. . (b) Effective date (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), paragraph (8) of section 202(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 192 (2) Transition rules In the case of a packer that, on the date of enactment of this Act, owns, feeds, or controls livestock intended for slaughter in violation of paragraph (8) of section 202(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 192 (A) in the case of a packer of swine, beginning on the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) in the case of a packer of any other type of livestock, beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, as determined by the Secretary. 203. Spot market purchases of livestock by packers The Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, is amended by inserting after section 202 ( 7 U.S.C. 192 202A. Spot market purchases of livestock by packers (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered packer (A) In general The term covered packer 7 U.S.C. 1635 et seq. (B) Exclusion The term covered packer (2) Nonaffiliated producer The term nonaffiliated producer (A) that sells livestock to a packer; (B) that has less than 1 percent equity interest in the packer; (C) that has no officers, directors, employees, or owners that are officers, directors, employees, or owners of the packer; (D) that has no fiduciary responsibility to the packer; and (E) in which the packer has no equity interest. (3) Spot market sale (A) In general The term spot market sale (i) under an agreement that specifies a firm base price that may be equated with a fixed dollar amount on the date the agreement is entered into; (ii) under which the livestock are slaughtered not more than 7 days after the date on which the agreement is entered into; and (iii) under circumstances in which a reasonable competitive bidding opportunity exists on the date on which the agreement is entered into. (B) Reasonable competitive bidding opportunity For the purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii), a reasonable competitive bidding opportunity shall be considered to exist if— (i) no written or oral agreement precludes the producer from soliciting or receiving bids from other packers; and (ii) no circumstance, custom, or practice exists that— (I) establishes the existence of an implied contract (as determined in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code); and (II) precludes the producer from soliciting or receiving bids from other packers. (b) General rule Of the quantity of livestock that is slaughtered by a covered packer during each reporting day in each plant, the covered packer shall slaughter not less than the applicable percentage specified in subsection (c) of the quantity through spot market sales from nonaffiliated producers. (c) Applicable percentages (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the applicable percentage shall be 50 percent. (2) Exceptions In the case of a covered packer that reported to the Secretary in the 2020 annual report that more than 60 percent of the livestock of the covered packer were committed procurement livestock, the applicable percentage shall be the greater of— (A) the difference between the percentage of committed procurement so reported and 100 percent; and (B) (i) during each of calendar years 2024 and 2025, 20 percent; (ii) during each of calendar years 2026 and 2027, 30 percent; and (iii) during calendar year 2028 and each calendar year thereafter, 50 percent. (d) Nonpreemption This section does not preempt any requirement of a State or political subdivision of a State that requires a covered packer to purchase on the spot market a greater percentage of the livestock purchased by the covered packer than is required under this section. . 204. Investigation of live poultry dealers (a) Administrative enforcement authority over live poultry dealers Sections 203, 204, and 205 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 193 , live poultry dealer, packer (b) Authority To request temporary injunction or restraining order Section 408(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 228a(a) or poultry care on account of poultry (c) Violations by live poultry dealers Section 411 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 228b–2 (1) in subsection (a), in the first sentence, by striking any provision of section 207 or section 410 of (2) in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by striking any provisions of section 207 or section 410 any provision 205. Award of attorney fees Section 204 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 194 (i) Attorney's fee The court shall award a reasonable attorney’s fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this section. . 206. Technical amendments (a) Section 203 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 193 (1) in subsection (a), in the first sentence— (A) by striking he shall cause the Secretary shall cause (B) by striking his charges the charges (2) in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by striking he shall make a report in writing in which he shall state his findings the Secretary shall make a report in writing in which the Secretary shall state the findings of the Secretary (3) in subsection (c), by striking he the Secretary (b) Section 204 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 194 (1) in subsection (a), by striking he has his the packer, live poultry dealer, or swine contractor has the (2) in subsection (c), by striking his officers, directors, agents, and employees the officers, directors, agents, and employees of the packer, live poultry dealer, or swine packer (3) in subsection (f), in the second sentence— (A) by striking his findings the findings of the Secretary (B) by striking he the Secretary (4) in subsection (g), by striking his officers, directors, agents, and employees the officers, directors, agents, and employees of the packer, live poultry dealer, or swine packer III Labeling of meat and dairy products 301. Restoration of mandatory country of origin labeling for beef and pork; inclusion of dairy products (a) Definitions Section 281 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1638 (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2) through (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (4) through (7), (9), and (10), respectively; (2) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following: (1) Beef The term beef ; (3) in paragraph (2) (as so redesignated)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) in clause (i), by striking lamb beef, lamb, pork, (ii) in clause (ii), by striking ground lamb ground beef, ground lamb, ground pork, (iii) in clause (x), by striking and (iv) in clause (xi), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (v) by adding at the end the following: (xii) dairy products. ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting (other than clause (xii) of that subparagraph) subparagraph (A) (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following: (3) Dairy product The term dairy product (A) fluid milk; (B) cheese, including cottage cheese and cream cheese; (C) yogurt; (D) ice cream; (E) butter; and (F) any other dairy product. ; and (5) by inserting after paragraph (7) (as so redesignated) the following: (8) Pork The term pork . (b) Notice of country of origin Section 282(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1638a(a) (5) Designation of country of origin for dairy products (A) In general A retailer of a covered commodity that is a dairy product shall designate the origin of the covered commodity as— (i) each country in which or from which the 1 or more dairy ingredients or dairy components of the covered commodity were produced, originated, or sourced; and (ii) each country in which the covered commodity was processed. (B) State, region, locality of the United States With respect to a covered commodity that is a dairy product produced exclusively in the United States, designation by a retailer of the State, region, or locality of the United States where the covered commodity was produced shall be sufficient to identify the United States as the country of origin. . 302. Truth in labeling for meat and meat food products Section 7 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 607 (g) Product of the United States The label of a meat or meat food product may bear the phrase Product of U.S.A. .

Farm System Reform Act of 2023

Plain Prescription Prices Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue a rule requiring direct-to-consumer television advertisements for prescription drugs that are covered by Medicare or Medicaid to include a textual statement of the drug's list price.

To require direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription drugs and biological products to include truthful and not misleading pricing information. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Plain Prescription Prices Act 2. Regulating advertisements for prescription drug and biological product prices (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (referred to in this section as the Administrator (b) Determinations In promulgating regulations under subsection (a), the Administrator shall determine— (1) whether such regulations should apply with respect to additional forms of advertising; (2) the manner and format of textual statements described in such subsection; (3) appropriate enforcement mechanisms; and (4) whether such textual statements should include any other price information, as appropriate.

Plain Prescription Prices Act

Preserving JROTC Programs ActThis bill reduces the minimum enrollment requirement for establishing or maintaining a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) from 100 to 50 students.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the minimum number of participating students required to establish or maintain a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving JROTC Programs Act 2. Reduction to minimum number of participating students required to establish or maintain a unit of JROTC Section 2031(b)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 100 50

Preserving JROTC Programs Act

End China’s De Minimis Abuse ActThis bill prohibits certain U.S. imports from receiving de minimis treatment and establishes related civil penalties. (Current law allows for imports under a de minimis threshold to enter the United States free of tariffs and taxes with minimal inspection. In 2016, Congress raised this threshold from $200 to $800.)The bill prohibits imports from receiving de minimis treatment if those imports are subject to specified trade remedies, includingantidumping and countervailing duty tariffs (Subtitle A or B of Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930),safeguard measures (Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974),actions in response to unfair trade practices (Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974), or actions for national security purposes (Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962).The bill requires imports from countries that are subject to trade restrictions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, in order to receive de minimis treatment, to have a 10-digit classification of the import under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) that is provided to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (HTS sets out the tariff rates and statistical categories for all U.S. imports.)The bill also establishes civil penalties for any person who enters, introduces, or attempts to introduce an import in violation of this bill.

To amend section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to modify the administrative exemptions under that Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act 2. Modification of administrative exemptions under the Tariff Act of 1930 (a) In general Section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1321 (1) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking admit articles subject to subsection (b)(1), admit articles (B) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by striking $800 subject to subsection (b)(2), $800 (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) in the matter following subparagraph (C), by striking The privilege ; and (2) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (d); and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: (b) (1) The privilege of subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of subsection (a)(2) shall not be granted in any case in which merchandise covered by a single order or contract is forwarded in separate lots to secure the benefit of such subsection. (2) The privilege of subparagraph (C) of subsection (a)(2) shall not be granted with respect to any article that is subject to duties or other import restrictions under any of the following provisions of law: (A) Subtitle A or B of title VII of this Act. (B) Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2251 (C) Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2411 (D) Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 ( 19 U.S.C. 1862 (3) (A) No covered article may receive the privilege of subparagraph (C) of subsection (a)(2) unless the 10-digit classification of the article under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is provided to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, pursuant to an authorized electronic data interchange system, as part of the entry filing in accordance with section 498 of this Act, in addition to any other information required by law. (B) In this paragraph, the term covered article 19 U.S.C. 2411 (c) Any person who enters, introduces, or attempts to introduce an article in violation of this section is liable for a civil penalty of $5,000 for the first violation, and $10,000 for each subsequent violation. A penalty imposed under this subsection is in addition to any other penalty authorized by law. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 30th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.

End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act

Protecting America's Meatpacking Workers Act of 2023 This bill addresses workplace conditions and safety with a particular focus on meat and poultry processing establishments and makes other changes to agricultural programs and activities. Generally, the bill provides funding through FY2029 for hiring additional Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspectors and related activities. It also restricts an employer's use of certain attendance policies under which a worker is assessed points for absences with progressive discipline imposed as points accumulate. Additionally, the bill expands protections for workers who exercise their rights under occupational safety and health laws and regulations. This includes specific protections and procedures for workers of meat and poultry processing establishments. The bill expands workplace safety and health requirements that apply to meat and poultry processing establishments, including by prohibiting waivers (subject to limited exceptions) related to line speeds and inspections. Additionally, OSHA must issue standards for these establishments that address, for example, ergonomic program management and preventing occupational exposure to COVID-19. OSHA must also (1) establish, within seven days, a process for establishments to report COVID-19 information; and (2) publish certain regulations regarding a workers' representative accompanying an OSHA inspector during inspections of an establishment. The bill provides funding through FY2032 for, and imposes additional conditions on recipients of, grants to improve meat and poultry processing facilities. Further, the bill increases funding for a program that supports regional and local food systems. It also requires country-of-origin labeling of beef, pork, and dairy products.

To improve protections for meatpacking workers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act of 2023 (b) Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Findings. Sec. 3. Definitions. TITLE I—Reforms to protect meat and poultry processing workers Subtitle A—Department of Agriculture Sec. 101. Rule on increased line speeds at meat and poultry establishments. Subtitle B—Fair Attendance Policies Sec. 111. Definitions. Sec. 112. Requirements for employers relating to no fault attendance policies or attendance systems. Sec. 113. Remedies and enforcement. Sec. 114. Rulemaking. Sec. 115. Relationship to other laws. Sec. 116. Waiver of State immunity. Sec. 117. Severability. Subtitle C—Occupational Safety and Health Administration Reforms Sec. 121. Definitions. Sec. 122. Ensuring compliance with employee rights to use toilet facilities at covered establishments. Sec. 123. Occupational safety and health standards to protect employees in covered establishments. Sec. 124. Permanent regional emphasis inspection program; expanding inspections. Sec. 125. Representatives during physical inspections. Sec. 126. Enhanced protections from retaliation. Sec. 127. Regulations to restore a column on required records of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Sec. 128. Funding for additional OSHA inspectors. Sec. 129. OSHA reporting. Sec. 130. Private right of action. Sec. 131. Injunction proceedings. Subtitle D—Savings provision Sec. 136. Savings provision. TITLE II—Farm system reforms Sec. 201. Expanded meat and poultry processing grants. Sec. 202. Local Agriculture Market Program. Sec. 203. Restoration of mandatory country of origin labeling for beef and pork; inclusion of dairy products. Sec. 204. Definitions in Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921. Sec. 205. Unlawful practices. Sec. 206. Spot market purchases of livestock by packers. Sec. 207. Investigation of live poultry dealers. Sec. 208. Award of attorney fees. Sec. 209. Technical amendments. TITLE III—GAO reports Sec. 301. Review and report on fragility and national security in the food system. Sec. 302. Review and report on racial and ethnic disparities in meat and poultry processing. Sec. 303. GAO report on line speeds. 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) meat and poultry slaughter and processing is a particularly dangerous occupation, with meat and poultry processing workers suffering injuries at measurably higher rates than workers in other private sector industries; (2) meat and poultry processing workers face double the rate of amputations as the average worker in private industry, and injuries such as sprains, lacerations, and contusions are common among poultry workers; (3) meat and poultry processing workers suffer from musculoskeletal injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger (4) higher line speeds in meat and poultry processing facilities is a recognized risk factor that leads to increased risk of both laceration and musculoskeletal injuries; (5) meat and poultry processing work was and continues to be particularly dangerous during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic due to, among other factors— (A) the easily transmissible nature of the virus via aerosol and droplet; (B) the close proximity of meat processing workers; (C) cold conditions inside meat processing facilities; and (D) the pace and physical rigor of meat and poultry processing work; (6) during the COVID–19 pandemic, covered establishments have implemented policies and procedures that have— (A) increased workers’ risk of exposure to SARS–CoV–2; (B) prioritized processing rates over worker health and welfare; and (C) caused a disparate adverse impact on Asian, Black, and Latino workers in the meat and poultry processing industry; (7) enforcement of requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the meat and poultry processing industry has been fundamentally inadequate, especially during the COVID–19 pandemic; and (8) meat and poultry processing workers are subjected to exploitative conditions and abusive behavior by employers— (A) including— (i) use of abusive and humiliating shouting by supervisors accusing workers of not working fast enough and harassing them to work faster harder (ii) use of sexualized language to harass women workers to work harder faster (iii) patterns of direct sexual harassment and incidents of sexual assault; and (iv) little or no accountability or redress for emotional, sexualized, or psychological abuse due to— (I) weak enforcement of, and noncompliance with, discrimination protections; and (II) meat and poultry processing workers not reporting the abuse due to fear of receiving more abuse, having their employment terminated, or being reported to immigration enforcement; and (B) that lead to long-term psychological impacts, including— (i) increased feelings of anger and stress by workers pressured to work faster and more aggressively to slaughter animals on killing lines; and (ii) episodes of panic and fear by workers who were required to continue working during COVID–19 outbreaks. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Covered establishment The term covered establishment (A) an official establishment (as defined in section 301.2 of title 9, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)) that is subject to inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 601 et seq. (B) an official establishment (as defined in section 381.1 of title 9, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)) that is subject to inspection under the Poultry Products Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 451 et seq. (2) Covered period The term covered period (3) COVID–19 emergency The term COVID–19 emergency 42 U.S.C. 247d (4) Employee; employer Unless otherwise specified, the terms employee employer 29 U.S.C. 652 I Reforms to protect meat and poultry processing workers A Department of Agriculture 101. Rule on increased line speeds at meat and poultry establishments (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator (2) Assistant Secretary The term Assistant Secretary (3) Director The term Director (4) Secretary The term Secretary (5) Service The term Service (b) Rule on waivers (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations, including sections 303.1(h) and 381.3(b) of title 9, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)), the Secretary, acting through the Administrator, shall not issue a waiver relating to line speeds at a covered establishment or inspection staffing requirements for a covered establishment unless the covered establishment— (A) agrees to an inspection conducted by the Assistant Secretary or the Director for the purposes of the waiver; and (B) the Assistant Secretary or the Director certifies to the Secretary that any increases in line speed at the covered establishment would not have an adverse impact on worker safety. (2) Inspections An inspection conducted by the Assistant Secretary or the Director under paragraph (1)(A) shall include— (A) an ergonomic analysis of all jobs in the applicable covered establishment that may experience an increased work pace due to increasing the number of animals being slaughtered— (i) per minute; and (ii) per hour; (B) an assessment of the current rates of musculoskeletal disorders in the covered establishment; (C) a review of current efforts at the covered establishment to mitigate those disorders, including a review of how medical personnel at the covered establishment manage those disorders; and (D) a review of the impact of any proposed line speed increases on the pace of work for workers on the slaughter and production lines of the covered establishment (including the workers that package the meat). (3) Limitation on authority over line speeds None of the funds made available to the Secretary during the covered period may be used to develop, propose, finalize, issue, amend, or implement any policy, regulation, directive, constituent update, or any other agency program that would increase line speeds at covered establishments. (4) Effect on state law (A) In general This subsection shall not preempt or limit any law or regulation of a State or a political subdivision of a State that— (i) imposes requirements that are more protective of worker safety or animal welfare than the requirements of this subsection; or (ii) creates penalties for conduct regulated by this subsection. (B) Other laws The requirements of this subsection are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting worker safety and animal welfare. (c) Transparency in rulemaking With respect to each rulemaking proceeding initiated by the Administrator on or after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall comply with— (1) the data quality guidelines of the Service, which state that the Service and the offices of the Service are held to a standard of transparency to ensure that the information shared by the Service is presented in an accurate, reliable, and unbiased manner; and (2) Executive Order 13563 ( 5 U.S.C. 601 (d) Evaluation of rulemaking and policies In evaluating the impact of any future rulemaking or policy, the Secretary shall request that the Director conduct an evaluation of the rulemaking or policy that includes a review of— (1) current safety conditions and injuries and illnesses at the applicable covered establishments, including medical exams and medical histories; (2) whether the policy proposals will increase the pace of work for any employee at the applicable covered establishments; and (3) whether, and the extent to which, the policy proposals will impact worker safety. (e) Reports (1) Report to Congress Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall each submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives, a report that— (A) describes the actions taken by that Secretary to ensure worker, animal, and food safety during the COVID–19 emergency; and (B) includes an analysis of the issues described in paragraphs (1) through (12) of section 303(b). (2) Reports on implementation of rules (A) In general Not later than 1 year after the implementation of any rule relating to line speeds at covered establishments, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the impact of the rule on— (i) line speeds at covered establishments; (ii) worker safety and health at covered establishments; (iii) ergonomic aspects of jobs at covered establishments; and (iv) staffing levels that will ensure worker safety at covered establishments. (B) Requirement A report under subparagraph (A) shall include— (i) the results of a study carried out by an industrial engineer on every type of job at covered establishments impacted by the applicable rule; (ii) a determination of the industrial engineer of the number of workers needed— (I) to do each job safely; and (II) to operate the covered establishment at different line speeds; and (iii) a job crewing report prepared by the industrial engineer. B Fair Attendance Policies 111. Definitions In this subtitle: (1) Covered entity The term covered entity (A) has the meaning given the term respondent 42 U.S.C. 2000e(n) (B) includes— (i) an employing office, as defined in section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1301 (ii) an employing office, as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; (iii) an entity employing a State employee described in section 304(a) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16c(a)); and (iv) an entity to which section 717(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e–16(a) (2) Employee The term employee (A) an employee (including an applicant), as defined in section 701(f) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e(f) (B) a covered employee (including an applicant), as defined in section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1301 (C) a covered employee (including an applicant), as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; (D) a State employee (including an applicant) described in section 304(a) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16c(a)); or (E) an employee (including an applicant) to which section 717(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e–16(a) (3) Legally protected leave The term legally protected leave (4) No fault attendance policy The term no fault attendance policy demerits occurrences (5) Person The term person 42 U.S.C. 2000e(a) (6) Secretary The term Secretary 112. Requirements for employers relating to no fault attendance policies or attendance systems (a) Requirements for no fault attendance policy It shall be considered an unlawful employment practice for a covered entity to maintain a no fault attendance policy, unless the covered entity complies with the following: (1) The no fault attendance policy shall be distributed in writing— (A) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, to all employees employed by the covered entity as of that date of distribution; and (B) with respect to each employee hired by the covered entity after such date of enactment, upon the commencement of the employee’s employment. (2) If any changes are made to the no fault attendance policy, the no fault attendance policy shall be distributed in writing to all employees by not later than 30 days after the date of the changes. (3) The covered entity shall provide employees with a means of accessing the no fault attendance policy at any physical workplace and outside of a physical workplace. (4) The no fault attendance policy shall explicitly state that employees will not face disciplinary action or other adverse consequences, which may include the assessment of points or a deduction from an allotted bank of time, for legally protected leave. (5) The no fault attendance policy shall specifically reference and provide a reasonable amount of detail about all Federal, State, and local laws applicable to the employees that provide legally protected leave, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. 29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. chapter 43 (6) The no fault attendance policy shall identify a process for employees to complete each of the following: (A) Report that an absence is for legally protected leave. (B) Provide medical documentation, if it is required under the no fault attendance policy in order to avoid disciplinary action or other adverse consequences for legally protected leave. (C) Seek removal of points that an employee believes were wrongly assessed, or the restoration of time that an employee believes was wrongly deducted for legally protected leave. (D) Delay the reporting of an absence in unforeseen or emergency circumstances without incurring additional points or discipline. (b) Requirements for attendance systems It shall be an unlawful employment practice for a covered entity to maintain any attendance system policy, or pattern and practice, that discourages employees from exercising, or attempting to exercise, any right to legally protected leave. 113. Remedies and enforcement (a) Civil action The powers, remedies, and procedures provided in section 107 of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ( 29 U.S.C. 2617 (b) Penalties Any covered entity that commits an unlawful employment practice described in section 112 shall be subject to civil penalties not to exceed the amounts set forth in section 17(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 666(a) 114. Rulemaking Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall issue regulations in an accessible format in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 115. Relationship to other laws Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to invalidate or limit the powers, remedies, and procedures under any Federal law or law of any State or political subdivision of any State or jurisdiction that provide leave rights, whether paid or unpaid (such as sick time, family or medical leave, and time off as an accommodation). 116. Waiver of State immunity A State shall not be immune under the 11th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States from an action in a Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this subtitle. In any action against a State for a violation of this subtitle, remedies (including remedies both at law and in equity) are available for such a violation to the same extent as such remedies are available for such a violation in an action against any public or private entity other than a State. 117. Severability If any provision of this subtitle or the application of that provision to particular persons or circumstances is held invalid or found to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this subtitle and the application of that provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. C Occupational Safety and Health Administration Reforms 121. Definitions In this title, the terms Secretary State 29 U.S.C. 652 122. Ensuring compliance with employee rights to use toilet facilities at covered establishments (a) In general During any inspection of a covered establishment conducted pursuant to section 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 657 Interpretation of 29 CFR. 1910.141(c)(1): Toilet Facilities (b) Requirements In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall verify that the employer described in such subsection— (1) allows employees to leave their work locations to use a toilet facility when needed and without punishment; (2) provides an adequate number of toilet facilities for the size of the workforce to prevent long lines; (3) avoids imposing unreasonable restrictions including waiting lists on the use of toilet facilities; (4) ensures that restrictions, such as locking doors or requiring employees to sign out a key, do not cause extended delays in access to toilet facilities; and (5) compensates each employee for breaks for using toilet facilities at the regular rate of pay of the employee in accordance with section 785.18 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, and any other applicable Federal, State, or local law. 123. Occupational safety and health standards to protect employees in covered establishments (a) Standard for protecting employees from occupational risk factors causing musculoskeletal disorders (1) Proposed standard Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, pursuant to section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 655 (A) hazard identification and ergonomic job evaluations, including requirements for employee and authorized employee representative participation in such identification; (B) hazard control, which such requirements rely on the principles of the hierarchy of controls and which may include measures such as rest breaks, equipment and workstation redesign, work pace reductions, or job rotation to less forceful or repetitive jobs; (C) training for employees regarding employer activities, occupational risk factors, and training on controls and recognition of symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders; and (D) medical management that includes— (i) encouraging early reporting of musculoskeletal disorder symptoms; (ii) first aid delivered by those operating under State licensing requirements; and (iii) systematic evaluation and early referral for medical attention. (2) Final standard Not later than 30 months after the date of enactment this Act, the Secretary shall, pursuant to section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 655 (b) Standard for protecting employees from delays in medical treatment referrals following injuries or illnesses (1) Proposed standard Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, pursuant to section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 655 (A) without delay, refers any such employee who reports an injury or illness that requires further medical treatment to an appropriate medical professional of the employee’s choice for such treatment; (B) provides for occupational medicine consultation services through a physician who is board certified in occupational medicine, which services shall include— (i) regular review of any health and safety program, medical management program, or ergonomics program of the employer; (ii) review of any work-related injury or illness of an employee; (iii) providing onsite health services for treatment of such injury or illness; and (iv) consultation referral to a local health care provider for treating such injury or illness; and (C) complies with the licensing requirements for licensed practical nurses or registered nurses in the State in which the establishment is located. (2) Final standard Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, pursuant to section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 655 (c) Standard for protecting employees from airborne contagions (1) Emergency temporary standard for COVID–19 In consideration of the grave danger presented by COVID–19 and the need to strengthen protections for workers at covered establishments, notwithstanding the provisions of law and the Executive orders listed in paragraph (4), not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall promulgate an emergency temporary standard to protect all employees, contractors, and temporary workers at covered establishments from occupational exposure to SARS–CoV–2. (2) Extension of standard Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 6(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 8 U.S.C. 655(c) (3) State plan adoption With respect to a State with a State plan that has been approved by the Secretary of Labor under section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 667 (4) Inapplicable provisions of law and executive order The provisions of law and the Executive orders listed in this paragraph are as follows: (A) The requirements of chapter 6 Regulatory Flexibility Act (B) Subchapter I of chapter 35 Paperwork Reduction Act (C) The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq. (D) Executive Order 12866 (58 Fed. Reg. 190; relating to regulatory planning and review), as amended. (E) Executive Order 13771 (82 Fed. Reg. 9339, relating to reducing regulation and controlling regulatory costs). (5) Final standard Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall, pursuant to section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act ( 29 U.S.C. 655 (A) to protect employees, contractors, and temporary workers at covered establishments from occupational exposure to infectious pathogens, including airborne and novel pathogens; and (B) that shall be effective and enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a standard promulgated under section 6(b) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 655(b) (6) Consultation In developing the standards under this subsection, the Secretary— (A) shall consult with— (i) the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (ii) the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; and (iii) the professional associations and representatives of the employees, contractors, and temporary workers at covered establishments. (7) Requirements Each standard promulgated under this subsection shall include— (A) a requirement that the covered establishments— (i) develop and implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan, with the input and involvement of employees or, where applicable, the representatives of employees, as appropriate, to address the risk of occupational exposure; (ii) record and report each work-related COVID–19 infection and death, as set forth in part 1904 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), and section 129 of this Act; and (iii) reduce meat and poultry processing rates to achieve social distancing and implement applicable requirements sufficient to protect worker health with an adequate margin of safety; (B) no less protection for novel pathogens than precautions mandated by standards adopted by a State plan that has been approved by the Secretary under section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 667 (C) the incorporation, as appropriate, of— (i) guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which are designed to prevent the transmission of infectious agents in health care or other occupational settings; and (ii) relevant scientific research on airborne and novel pathogens. (8) Enforcement This subsection shall be enforced in the same manner and to the same extent as any standard promulgated under section 6(b) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 655(b) 124. Permanent regional emphasis inspection program; expanding inspections (a) Regional emphasis inspection program (1) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, pursuant to section 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 657 (A) amputation hazards; (B) ergonomics; (C) hazards related to line speeds; (D) bathroom breaks; (E) use of chemicals such as peracetic acid (antimicrobials); and (F) working conditions in high and low temperatures. (2) State plans Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, a State with a State plan that has been approved by the Secretary under section 18 of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 667 (b) Expanding inspections when information presents possible additional dangers (1) In general In the case the Secretary conducts a physical inspection of a covered establishment pursuant to section 8 of such Act in response to a referral, complaint, or fatality, and the Secretary, during such inspection makes a determination under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall expand such inspection to all areas of the establishment. (2) Determination A determination described in this paragraph is either of the following: (A) A determination, following a review of records of work-related injuries and illnesses maintained in accordance with such section 8, that a work-related injury or illness may be related to a workplace danger that may threaten physical harm. (B) A determination, upon interviews with employees, that a workplace danger may threaten physical harm. 125. Representatives during physical inspections (a) Proposed rule Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, under section 8(e) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 657(e) (1) the representative authorized by employees to be given the opportunity to accompany the Secretary during the inspection as described in such section shall not be required to be an employee of the employer; (2) where there is no representative authorized by employees as described in paragraph (1), the employees may designate a person affiliated with a worker-based community organization to serve as such representative; and (3) the inspector may arrange for interviews with employees off-site upon the request of the representative or designated person. (b) Final rule Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a final rule for the proposed rule under subsection (a). 126. Enhanced protections from retaliation (a) Employee actions Section 11(c)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 660(c)(1) (1) by striking discharge because such (A) such ; (2) by striking this Act or has (B) such employee has ; (3) by striking in any such proceeding or because of the exercise (C) such employee has refused to violate any provision of this Act; or (D) of the exercise ; and (4) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , including the reporting of any injury, illness, or unsafe condition to the employer, agent of the employer, safety and health committee involved, or employee safety and health representative involved (b) Prohibition of retaliation; procedure Section 11 of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 660 (1) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking discharged or otherwise discriminated against by any person in violation of this subsection aggrieved by a violation of this subsection (ii) by striking such discrimination such violation (B) by adding at the end the following: (4) Exception for meat and poultry establishments Paragraphs (2) and (3) shall not apply with respect to a complaint filed by an employee of an employer that is a covered establishment, as defined in section 3 of the Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Meat and poultry establishments (1) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Complainant The term complainant (B) Covered employee The term covered employee (C) Covered employer The term covered employer Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act (D) Respondent The term respondent (2) Reasonable apprehension (A) In general No person shall discharge, or cause to be discharged, or in any other manner retaliate or discriminate against, or cause to be retaliated or discriminated against, a covered employee for refusing to perform the covered employee’s duties if the covered employee has a reasonable apprehension that performing such duties would result in serious injury to, or serious impairment of the health of, the covered employee or other covered employees. (B) Circumstances For purposes of subparagraph (A), the circumstances causing the covered employee’s reasonable apprehension described in such subparagraph shall be of such a nature that a reasonable person, under the circumstances confronting the covered employee, would conclude that performing the duties described in such subparagraph would have the result described in such subparagraph. (C) Communication In order to qualify for protection under this paragraph, the covered employee, when practicable, shall have communicated or attempted to communicate the safety or health concern to the covered employer and have not received from the covered employer a response reasonably calculated to allay such concern. (3) Complaint Any covered employee who believes that the covered employee has been discharged, disciplined, or otherwise retaliated or discriminated against by any person in violation of subsection (c)(1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection may seek relief for such violation by filing a complaint with the Secretary under paragraph (5). (4) Statute of limitations (A) In general A covered employee may take the action permitted by paragraph (3) not later than 180 days after the later of— (i) the date on which an alleged violation of subsection (c)(1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection occurs; or (ii) the date on which the covered employee knows or should reasonably have known that such alleged violation occurred. (B) Repeat violation Except in cases when the covered employee has been discharged, a violation of subsection (c)(1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be considered to have occurred on the last date an alleged repeat violation occurred. (5) Investigation (A) In general A covered employee may, within the time period required under paragraph (4)(A), file a complaint with the Secretary alleging a violation of subsection (c)(1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection. If the complaint alleges a prima facie case, the Secretary shall conduct an investigation of the allegations in the complaint, which— (i) shall include— (I) interviewing the complainant; (II) providing the respondent an opportunity to— (aa) submit to the Secretary a written response to the complaint; and (bb) meet with the Secretary to present statements from witnesses or provide evidence; and (III) providing the complainant an opportunity to— (aa) receive any statements or evidence provided to the Secretary; (bb) meet with the Secretary; and (cc) rebut any statements or evidence; and (ii) may include issuing subpoenas for the purposes of such investigation. (B) Decision Not later than 90 days after the filing of the complaint under this paragraph, the Secretary shall— (i) determine whether reasonable cause exists to believe that a violation of subsection (c)(1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection has occurred; and (ii) issue a decision granting or denying relief. (6) Preliminary order following investigation If, after completion of an investigation under paragraph (5)(A), the Secretary finds reasonable cause to believe that a violation of subsection (c)(1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection has occurred, the Secretary shall issue a preliminary order providing relief authorized under paragraph (14) at the same time the Secretary issues a decision under paragraph (5)(B). If a de novo hearing is not requested within the time period required under paragraph (7)(A)(i), such preliminary order shall be deemed a final order of the Secretary and is not subject to judicial review. (7) Hearing (A) Request for hearing (i) In general A de novo hearing on the record before an administrative law judge may be requested— (I) by the complainant or respondent within 30 days after receiving notification of a decision granting or denying relief issued under paragraph (5)(B) or a preliminary order under paragraph (6), respectively; (II) by the complainant within 30 days after the date the complaint is dismissed without investigation by the Secretary under paragraph (5)(A); or (III) by the complainant within 120 days after the date of filing the complaint under paragraph (5), if the Secretary has not issued a decision under paragraph (5)(B). (ii) Reinstatement order The request for a hearing shall not operate to stay any preliminary reinstatement order issued under paragraph (6). (B) Procedures (i) In general A hearing requested under this paragraph shall be conducted expeditiously and in accordance with rules established by the Secretary for hearings conducted by administrative law judges. (ii) Subpoenas; production of evidence In conducting any such hearing, the administrative law judge may issue subpoenas. The respondent or complainant may request the issuance of subpoenas that require the deposition of, or the attendance and testimony of, witnesses and the production of any evidence (including any books, papers, documents, or recordings) relating to the matter under consideration. (iii) Decision The administrative law judge shall issue a decision not later than 90 days after the date on which a hearing was requested under this paragraph and promptly notify, in writing, the parties and the Secretary of such decision, including the findings of fact and conclusions of law. If the administrative law judge finds that a violation of subsection (c)(1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection has occurred, the judge shall issue an order for relief under paragraph (14). If review under paragraph (8) is not timely requested, such order shall be deemed a final order of the Secretary that is not subject to judicial review. (8) Administrative appeal (A) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of notification of a decision and order issued by an administrative law judge under paragraph (7), the complainant or respondent may file, with objections, an administrative appeal with an administrative review body designated by the Secretary (referred to in this paragraph as the review board (B) Standard of review In reviewing the decision and order of the administrative law judge, the review board shall affirm the decision and order if it is determined that the factual findings set forth therein are supported by substantial evidence and the decision and order are made in accordance with applicable law. (C) Decisions If the review board grants an administrative appeal, the review board shall issue a final decision and order affirming or reversing, in whole or in part, the decision under review by not later than 90 days after receipt of the administrative appeal. If it is determined that a violation of subsection (c)(1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection has occurred, the review board shall issue a final decision and order providing relief authorized under paragraph (14). Such decision and order shall constitute final agency action with respect to the matter appealed. (9) Settlement in the administrative process (A) In general At any time before issuance of a final order, an investigation or proceeding under this subsection may be terminated on the basis of a settlement agreement entered into by the parties. (B) Public policy considerations Neither the Secretary, an administrative law judge, nor the review board conducting a hearing under this subsection shall accept a settlement that contains conditions conflicting with the rights protected under this Act or that are contrary to public policy, including a restriction on a complainant’s right to future employment with employers other than the specific covered employers named in a complaint. (10) Inaction by the review board or administrative law judge (A) In general The complainant may bring a de novo action described in subparagraph (B) if— (i) an administrative law judge has not issued a decision and order within the 90-day time period required under paragraph (7)(B)(iii); or (ii) the review board has not issued a decision and order within the 90-day time period required under paragraph (8)(C). (B) De novo action Such de novo action may be brought at law or equity in the United States district court for the district where a violation of subsection (c)(1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection allegedly occurred or where the complainant resided on the date of such alleged violation. The court shall have jurisdiction over such action without regard to the amount in controversy and to order appropriate relief under paragraph (14). Such action shall, at the request of either party to such action, be tried by the court with a jury. (11) Judicial review (A) Timely appeal to the court of appeals Any party adversely affected or aggrieved by a final decision and order issued under this subsection may obtain review of such decision and order in the United States Court of Appeals for the circuit where the violation, with respect to which such final decision and order was issued, allegedly occurred or where the complainant resided on the date of such alleged violation. To obtain such review, a party shall file a petition for review not later than 60 days after the final decision and order was issued. Such review shall conform to chapter 7 (B) Limitation on collateral attack An order and decision with respect to which review may be obtained under subparagraph (A) shall not be subject to judicial review in any criminal or other civil proceeding. (12) Enforcement of order If a respondent fails to comply with an order issued under this subsection, the Secretary or the complainant on whose behalf the order was issued may file a civil action for enforcement in the United States district court for the district in which the violation was found to occur to enforce such order. If both the Secretary and the complainant file such action, the action of the Secretary shall take precedence. The district court shall have jurisdiction to grant all appropriate relief described in paragraph (14). (13) Burdens of proof (A) Criteria for determination In making a determination or adjudicating a complaint pursuant to this subsection, the Secretary, administrative law judge, review board, or a court may determine that a violation of subsection (c)(1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection has occurred only if the complainant demonstrates that any conduct described in subsection (c)(1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection with respect to the complainant was a contributing factor in the adverse action alleged in the complaint. (B) Prohibition Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), a decision or order that is favorable to the complainant shall not be issued in any administrative or judicial action pursuant to this subsection if the respondent demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent would have taken the same adverse action in the absence of such conduct. (14) Relief (A) Order for relief If the Secretary, administrative law judge, review board, or a court determines that a covered employer has violated subsection (c)(1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary, administrative law judge, review board, or court, respectively, shall have jurisdiction to order all appropriate relief, including injunctive relief, and compensatory and exemplary damages, including— (i) affirmative action to abate the violation; (ii) reinstatement without loss of position or seniority, and restoration of the terms, rights, conditions, and privileges associated with the complainant’s employment, including opportunities for promotions to positions with equivalent or better compensation for which the complainant is qualified; (iii) compensatory and consequential damages sufficient to make the complainant whole (including back pay, prejudgment interest, and other damages); and (iv) expungement of all warnings, reprimands, or derogatory references that have been placed in paper or electronic records or databases of any type relating to the actions by the complainant that gave rise to the unfavorable personnel action, and, at the complainant’s direction, transmission of a copy of the decision on the complaint to any person whom the complainant reasonably believes may have received such unfavorable information. (B) Attorneys’ fees and costs If the Secretary or an administrative law judge, review board, or court grants an order for relief under subparagraph (A), the Secretary, administrative law judge, review board, or court, respectively, shall assess, at the request of the covered employee against the covered employer— (i) reasonable attorneys’ fees; and (ii) costs (including expert witness fees) reasonably incurred, as determined by the Secretary, administrative law judge, review board, or court, respectively, in connection with bringing the complaint upon which the order was issued. (15) Procedural rights The rights and remedies provided for in this subsection may not be waived by any agreement, policy, form, or condition of employment, including by any pre-dispute arbitration agreement or collective bargaining agreement. (16) Savings Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to diminish the rights, privileges, or remedies of any covered employee who exercises rights under any Federal or State law or common law, or under any collective bargaining agreement. (17) Election of venue (A) In general A covered employee of a covered employer who is located in a State that has a State plan approved under section 18 may file a complaint alleging a violation of subsection (c)(1) or paragraph (2) of this subsection by such employer with— (i) the Secretary under paragraph (5); or (ii) a State plan administrator in such State. (B) Referrals If— (i) the Secretary receives a complaint pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i), the Secretary shall not refer such complaint to a State plan administrator for resolution; or (ii) a State plan administrator receives a complaint pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii), the State plan administrator shall not refer such complaint to the Secretary for resolution. (18) Presumption of retaliation The Secretary shall apply an unrebuttable presumption of retaliation in any complaint initiated under paragraph (5) in which the Secretary finds a covered employee suffers an adverse action within 90 days of the date on which the covered employee took any action protected under subsection (c)(1) or raised any reasonable apprehension under paragraph (2) of this subsection. (19) Supplement and not supplant The remedies provided for under this subsection supplement, and do not supplant, the private right of action under section 130 of the Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act (20) Definitions For purposes of this subsection and subsection (c)— (A) the term retaliate or discriminate against (B) the term family member (i) is related to the covered employee by blood, adoption, marriage, or domestic partnership; and (ii) is a significant other, parent, sibling, child, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, cousin, grandparent, or grandchild of the covered employee. . (c) Relation to enforcement Section 17(j) of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 666(j) , including the history of violations under subsection (c) or (d) of section 11 127. Regulations to restore a column on required records of work-related musculoskeletal disorders Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule regarding matters pertaining to the proposed rule issued by the Secretary on January 29, 2010, entitled Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements 128. Funding for additional OSHA inspectors Out of any amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated $60,000,000 to the Secretary for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029, to remain available until expended for— (1) the hiring of additional inspectors to carry out inspections under section 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 657 (2) carrying out sections 6, 8, and 11 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 655 129. OSHA reporting (a) Definition of pandemic In this section, the term pandemic 42 U.S.C. 247d (b) Reporting during a pandemic (1) Standardized reporting (A) In general The Secretary shall establish a standardized process for covered establishments to report, on a weekly basis during a pandemic, to the Secretary information regarding infections and deaths related to the pandemic. Such information shall include— (i) the number of employees on a weekly and cumulative basis that have contracted the disease resulting in the pandemic; (ii) racial demographics of such employees; and (iii) the employment status of such employees. (B) Form and procedures (i) COVID– 19 Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue reporting procedures described in subparagraph (A), including forms for such procedures, for reporting the information described in such subparagraph during the pandemic with respect to COVID–19. (ii) Future pandemics Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, or 7 days following a declaration of a pandemic other than COVID–19, whichever is sooner, the Secretary shall issue reporting procedures described in subparagraph (A), including forms for such procedures, for pandemics other than COVID–19. (2) Public availability The Secretary shall make the information reported under paragraph (1) available to the public in a manner that facilitates public participation, including by making such information available on its website in a manner that maximizes public participation. (3) Privacy A covered establishment, in reporting information to the Secretary under paragraph (1), may not claim confidential business information or patient privacy, except that such an establishment may withhold the names of workers, as a basis to withhold information. (c) Disclosures to employees A covered establishment shall disclose to each employee or individual providing work for the employer, including any individual providing such work through a contract or subcontract, all chemicals used at the worksite where the employee or individual provides such work. Such disclosure shall be provided to the employee or individual in the native language of the employee or individual. 130. Private right of action (a) In general Any person aggrieved by the failure of a covered establishment to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 651 et seq. (b) Right of recovery In an action brought by any aggrieved person pursuant to this section, the person may recover equitable and legal relief (including compensatory and punitive damages), attorney’s fees (including expert fees), and costs of the action. (c) Action by the Secretary Any administrative enforcement by the Secretary shall not preclude the relief afforded by this section or otherwise deprive a court of jurisdiction. 131. Injunction proceedings Section 13 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 662 (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: Any employee (or the representative of such employee) at a place of employment subject to enforcement under this subsection may unconditionally intervene as a matter of right. (2) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following: The right to judicial review provided in this subsection shall extend to, and the district court shall have jurisdiction to adjudicate, any action, inaction, or failure to act by the Secretary with respect to an imminent danger regardless of whether the Secretary, an inspector, or any other individual determines the existence or absence of an imminent danger. D Savings provision 136. Savings provision Nothing in title shall be construed to diminish the rights, privileges, or remedies of any employee who exercises rights under any Federal or State law or common law, or under any collective bargaining agreement. II Farm system reforms 201. Expanded meat and poultry processing grants Section 764 of division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( 21 U.S.C. 473 (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2), by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (C) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking To be eligible (1) In general To be eligible ; (D) in paragraph (1) (as so designated)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking shall be— shall— (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated)— (I) by inserting be in operation (II) by striking and (iii) in subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated)— (I) in the matter preceding clause (i) (as so redesignated), by striking seeking seek (II) in clause (ii) (as so redesignated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: (C) have a labor peace agreement in place. ; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (2) Definition of labor peace agreement In this subsection, the term labor peace agreement (A) between an employer and a labor organization that represents, or is actively seeking to represent, the employees of the employer; and (B) under which such employer and labor organization agree that— (i) the employer will not— (I) hinder any effort of an employee to join a labor organization; or (II) take any action that directly or indirectly indicates or implies any opposition to an employee joining a labor organization; (ii) the labor organization agrees to refrain from picketing, work stoppages, or boycotts against the employer; (iii) the employer provides the labor organization with employee contact information, and facilitates or permits labor organization access to employees at the workplace, including facilitating or permitting the labor organization to meet with employees to discuss joining the labor organization; and (iv) the employer shall, upon the request of the labor organization, recognize the labor organization as the bargaining representative of the employees if a majority of the employees choose the labor organization as their bargaining representative. ; (2) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subclauses (I) and (II), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (C) in the matter preceding clause (i) (as so redesignated), by striking recipient shall agree recipient— (A) shall agree ; (D) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), in clause (ii) (as so redesignated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (B) shall not, for a period of 10 years following the date of receipt of the grant, sell a slaughter or processing facility to, or merge the slaughter or processing facility with, a packer that owns more than 10 percent of the market share of meat and poultry markets. ; and (3) in subsection (f)— (A) by striking Of the funds (1) In general Of the funds ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (2) Additional funding In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), of the funds of the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2024 through 2033. . 202. Local Agriculture Market Program Section 210A(i)(1) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1627c(i)(1) fiscal year 2019 each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024, and $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 203. Restoration of mandatory country of origin labeling for beef and pork; inclusion of dairy products (a) Definitions Section 281 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1638 (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2) through (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (4) through (7), (9), and (10), respectively; (2) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following: (1) Beef The term beef ; (3) in paragraph (2) (as so redesignated)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) in clause (i), by striking lamb beef, lamb, pork, (ii) in clause (ii), by striking ground lamb ground beef, ground lamb, ground pork, (iii) in clause (x), by striking and (iv) in clause (xi), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (v) by adding at the end the following: (xii) dairy products. ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting (other than clause (xii) of that subparagraph) subparagraph (A) (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following: (3) Dairy product The term dairy product (A) fluid milk; (B) cheese, including cottage cheese and cream cheese; (C) yogurt; (D) ice cream; (E) butter; and (F) any other dairy product. ; and (5) by inserting after paragraph (7) (as so redesignated) the following: (8) Pork The term pork . (b) Notice of country of origin Section 282(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1638a(a) (5) Designation of country of origin for dairy products (A) In general A retailer of a covered commodity that is a dairy product shall designate the origin of the covered commodity as— (i) each country in which or from which the 1 or more dairy ingredients or dairy components of the covered commodity were produced, originated, or sourced; and (ii) each country in which the covered commodity was processed. (B) State, region, locality of the united states With respect to a covered commodity that is a dairy product produced exclusively in the United States, designation by a retailer of the State, region, or locality of the United States where the covered commodity was produced shall be sufficient to identify the United States as the country of origin. . 204. Definitions in Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 Section 2(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 182(a) (1) in paragraph (8), by striking for slaughter of such poultry under a poultry growing arrangement, regardless of whether the poultry is owned by that person or another person (2) in paragraph (9), by striking and cares for live poultry for delivery, in accord with another’s instructions, for slaughter or cares for live poultry in accordance with the instructions of another person (3) in each of paragraphs (1) through (9), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; (4) in paragraph (10)— (A) by striking for the purpose of either slaughtering it or selling it for slaughter by another (B) by striking ; and (5) by adding at the end the following: (15) Formula price (A) In general The term formula price (B) Exclusion The term formula price (i) any price term that establishes a base from which a purchase price is calculated on the basis of a futures market price; or (ii) any adjustment to the base for quality, grade, or other factors relating to the value of livestock or livestock products that are readily verifiable market factors and are outside the control of the packer. (16) Forward contract The term forward contract (A) a specified lot of livestock; or (B) a specified number of livestock over a certain period of time. . 205. Unlawful practices (a) In general Section 202 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 192 (1) by redesignating subsections (a) through (f) and (g) as paragraphs (1) through (6) and (10), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (2) by striking the section designation and all that follows through It shall be 202. Unlawful acts (a) In general It shall be ; (3) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) (as so redesignated), by striking to: to do any of the following: (B) in each of paragraphs (1) through (6) (as so redesignated), by striking ; or (C) in paragraph (6) (as so redesignated)— (i) by striking (1) (A) (ii) by striking (2) (B) (iii) by striking (3) (C) (D) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) Use, in effectuating any sale of livestock, a forward contract that— (A) does not contain a firm base price that may be equated to a fixed dollar amount on the date on which the forward contract is entered into; (B) is not offered for bid in an open, public manner under which— (i) buyers and sellers have the opportunity to participate in the bid; (ii) more than 1 blind bid is solicited; and (iii) buyers and sellers may witness bids that are made and accepted; (C) is based on a formula price; or (D) provides for the sale of livestock in a quantity in excess of— (i) in the case of cattle, 40 cattle; (ii) in the case of swine, 30 swine; and (iii) in the case of another type of livestock, a comparable quantity of that type of livestock, as determined by the Secretary. (8) Own or feed livestock directly, through a subsidiary, or through an arrangement that gives a packer operational, managerial, or supervisory control over the livestock, or over the farming operation that produces the livestock, to such an extent that the producer of the livestock is not materially participating in the management of the operation with respect to the production of the livestock, except that this paragraph shall not apply to— (A) an arrangement entered into not more than 7 business days before slaughter of the livestock by a packer, a person acting through the packer, or a person that directly or indirectly controls, or is controlled by or under common control with, the packer; (B) a cooperative or entity owned by a cooperative, if a majority of the ownership interest in the cooperative is held by active cooperative members that— (i) own, feed, or control the livestock; and (ii) provide the livestock to the cooperative for slaughter; (C) a packer that is not required to report to the Secretary on each reporting day (as defined in section 212 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1635a (D) a packer that owns only 1 livestock processing plant. (9) Take any action that adversely affects or is likely to adversely affect competition, regardless of whether there is a business justification for the action. ; and (E) in paragraph (10) (as so redesignated), by striking subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) paragraphs (1) through (9) (4) by adding at the end the following: (b) Unfair, discriminatory, and deceptive practices and devices Acts by a packer, swine contractor, or live poultry dealer that violate subsection (a)(1) include the following: (1) Refusal to provide, on the request of a livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower with which the packer, swine contractor, or live poultry dealer has a marketing or delivery contract, the relevant statistical information and data used to determine the compensation paid to the livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower, as applicable, under the contract, including— (A) feed conversion rates by house, lot, or pen; (B) feed analysis; (C) breeder history; (D) quality grade; (E) yield grade; and (F) delivery volume for any certified branding program (such as programs for angus beef or certified grassfed or Berkshire pork). (2) Conduct or action that limits or attempts to limit by contract the legal rights and remedies of a livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower, including the right— (A) to a trial by jury, unless the livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower, as applicable, is voluntarily bound by an arbitration provision in a contract; (B) to pursue all damages available under applicable law; and (C) to seek an award of attorneys’ fees, if available under applicable law. (3) Termination of a poultry growing arrangement or swine production contract with no basis other than an allegation that the poultry grower or swine production contract grower failed to comply with an applicable law, rule, or regulation. (4) A representation, omission, or practice that is likely to mislead a livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower regarding a material condition or term in a contract or business transaction. (c) Undue or unreasonable preferences, advantages, prejudices, and disadvantages (1) In general Acts by a packer, swine contractor, or live poultry dealer that violate subsection (a)(2) include the following: (A) A retaliatory action (including coercion or intimidation) or the threat of retaliatory action— (i) in connection with the execution, termination, extension, or renewal of a contract or agreement with a livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower aimed to discourage the exercise of the rights of the livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower under this Act or any other law; and (ii) in response to lawful communication (including as described in paragraph (2)), association, or assertion of rights by a livestock producer, swine production contract grower, or poultry grower. (B) Use of the tournament system for poultry as described in paragraph (3). (2) Lawful communication described A lawful communication referred to in paragraph (1)(A)(ii) includes— (A) a communication with officials of a Federal agency or Members of Congress; (B) any lawful disclosure that demonstrates a reasonable belief of a violation of this Act or any other law; and (C) any other communication that assists in carrying out the purposes of this Act. (3) Use of tournament system for poultry (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), a live poultry dealer shall be in violation of subsection (a)(2) if the live poultry dealer determines the formula for calculating the pay of a poultry grower in a tournament group by comparing the performance of the birds of other poultry growers in the group using factors outside the control of the poultry grower and within the control of the live poultry dealer. (B) Exception Under subparagraph (A), a live poultry dealer shall not be found in violation of subsection (a)(2) if the live poultry dealer demonstrates through clear and convincing evidence that the inputs and services described in subparagraph (C) that were used in the comparative evaluation were substantially the same in quality, quantity, and timing, as applicable, for all poultry growers in the tournament group. (C) Inputs and services described The inputs and services referred to in subparagraph (B) include, with respect to poultry growers in the same tournament group— (i) the quantity, breed, sex, and age of chicks delivered to each poultry grower; (ii) the breed and age of the breeder flock from which chicks are drawn for each poultry grower; (iii) the quality, type (such as starter feed), and quantity of feed delivered to each poultry grower; (iv) the quality of and access to medications for the birds of each poultry grower; (v) the number of birds in a flock delivered to each poultry grower; (vi) the timing of the pick-up of birds for processing (including the age of the birds and the number of days that the birds are in the care of the poultry grower) for each poultry grower; (vii) the death loss of birds during pick-up, transport, and time spent at the processing plant for each poultry grower; (viii) condemnations of parts of birds due to actions in processing for each poultry grower; (ix) condemnations of whole birds due to the fault of the poultry grower; (x) the death loss of birds due to the fault of the poultry grower; (xi) the stated reasons for the cause of the death losses and condemnations described in clauses (vii) through (x); (xii) the type and classification of each poultry grower; and (xiii) any other input or service that may have an impact on feed conversion to weight gain efficiency or the life span of the birds of each poultry grower. (d) Harm to competition not required In determining whether an act, device, or conduct is a violation under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a), a finding that the act, device, or conduct adversely affected or is likely to adversely affect competition is not required. . (b) Effective date (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), paragraph (8) of section 202(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 192 (2) Transition rules In the case of a packer that, on the date of enactment of this Act, owns, feeds, or controls livestock intended for slaughter in violation of paragraph (8) of section 202(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 192 (A) in the case of a packer of swine, beginning on the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) in the case of a packer of any other type of livestock, beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, as determined by the Secretary. 206. Spot market purchases of livestock by packers The Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, is amended by inserting after section 202 ( 7 U.S.C. 192 202A. Spot market purchases of livestock by packers (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered packer (A) In general The term covered packer 7 U.S.C. 1635 et seq. (B) Exclusion The term covered packer (2) Nonaffiliated producer The term nonaffiliated producer (A) that sells livestock to a packer; (B) that has less than 1 percent equity interest in the packer; (C) that has no officers, directors, employees, or owners that are officers, directors, employees, or owners of the packer; (D) that has no fiduciary responsibility to the packer; and (E) in which the packer has no equity interest. (3) Spot market sale (A) In general The term spot market sale (i) under an agreement that specifies a firm base price that may be equated with a fixed dollar amount on the date the agreement is entered into; (ii) under which the livestock are slaughtered not more than 7 days after the date on which the agreement is entered into; and (iii) under circumstances in which a reasonable competitive bidding opportunity exists on the date on which the agreement is entered into. (B) Reasonable competitive bidding opportunity For the purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii), a reasonable competitive bidding opportunity shall be considered to exist if— (i) no written or oral agreement precludes the producer from soliciting or receiving bids from other packers; and (ii) no circumstance, custom, or practice exists that— (I) establishes the existence of an implied contract (as determined in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code); and (II) precludes the producer from soliciting or receiving bids from other packers. (b) General rule Of the quantity of livestock that is slaughtered by a covered packer during each reporting day in each plant, the covered packer shall slaughter not less than the applicable percentage specified in subsection (c) of the quantity through spot market sales from nonaffiliated producers. (c) Applicable percentages (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the applicable percentage shall be 50 percent. (2) Exceptions In the case of a covered packer that reported to the Secretary in the 2020 annual report that more than 60 percent of the livestock of the covered packer were committed procurement livestock, the applicable percentage shall be the greater of— (A) the difference between the percentage of committed procurement so reported and 100 percent; and (B) (i) during each of calendar years 2024 and 2025, 20 percent; (ii) during each of calendar years 2026 and 2027, 30 percent; and (iii) during calendar year 2028 and each calendar year thereafter, 50 percent. (d) Nonpreemption This section does not preempt any requirement of a State or political subdivision of a State that requires a covered packer to purchase on the spot market a greater percentage of the livestock purchased by the covered packer than is required under this section. . 207. Investigation of live poultry dealers (a) Administrative enforcement authority over live poultry dealers Sections 203, 204, and 205 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 193 , live poultry dealer, packer (b) Authority To request temporary injunction or restraining order Section 408(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 228a(a) or poultry care on account of poultry (c) Violations by live poultry dealers Section 411 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 228b–2 (1) in subsection (a), in the first sentence, by striking any provision of section 207 or section 410 of (2) in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by striking any provisions of section 207 or section 410 any provision 208. Award of attorney fees Section 204 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 194 (i) Attorney’s fee The court shall award a reasonable attorney’s fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this section. . 209. Technical amendments (a) Section 203 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 193 (1) in subsection (a), in the first sentence— (A) by striking he shall cause the Secretary shall cause (B) by striking his charges the charges (2) in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by striking he shall make a report in writing in which he shall state his findings the Secretary shall make a report in writing in which the Secretary shall state the findings of the Secretary (3) in subsection (c), by striking he the Secretary (b) Section 204 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 194 (1) in subsection (a), by striking he has his the packer, live poultry dealer, or swine contractor has the (2) in subsection (c), by striking his officers, directors, agents, and employees the officers, directors, agents, and employees of the packer, live poultry dealer, or swine packer (3) in subsection (f), in the second sentence— (A) by striking his findings the findings of the Secretary (B) by striking he the Secretary (4) in subsection (g), by striking his officers, directors, agents, and employees the officers, directors, agents, and employees of the packer, live poultry dealer, or swine packer III GAO reports 301. Review and report on fragility and national security in the food system (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out, and submit to Congress a report containing, a review of the fragility of the food system in the United States with respect to meat and poultry. (b) Requirements The report under subsection (a) shall include information on, and an analysis of— (1) the reach of corporate consolidation and corporate control of the meat and poultry supply chain, including animal feed, inputs for animal feed, processing, and distribution; (2) the effects of corporate consolidation and corporate control of the meat and poultry supply chain on— (A) consumers, farmers, rural communities, and meat and poultry processing workers; (B) greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and costs borne by communities to adapt to climate change; (C) water quality, soil quality, air quality, and biodiversity; and (D) politics and political lobbying; (3) (A) the extent to which Department of Agriculture rules and regulations designed for large covered establishments are applied to small- and medium-sized covered establishments; and (B) the need for the Secretary of Agriculture to adapt rules and regulations to benefit small- and medium-sized covered establishments; (4) the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic on meat and poultry exports, meat and poultry cold storage inventories, processing rates of meat and poultry, and the net profits earned by owners of covered establishments; (5) the effect of the COVID–19 pandemic on meat and poultry prices paid— (A) to farmers; and (B) by consumers; (6) Federal support for the corporations that control the largest percentage of the meat and poultry industry through contracts, procurement, subsidies, and other mechanisms; (7) the risk of disruption caused by corporate consolidation among covered establishments, including an analysis of food supply chain issues resulting from the COVID–19 pandemic; and (8) the extent to which breaking up the meat packing oligopoly would increase food system resiliency for the next pandemic. 302. Review and report on racial and ethnic disparities in meat and poultry processing Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out, and submit to Congress, a report on racial and ethnic disparities in the meat and poultry processing sector. Such report shall contain a review of each of the following: (1) The impacts of working in covered establishments to individuals working at such establishments who are employees, temporary workers, incarcerated workers, noncitizen workers admitted to the United States as nonimmigrants described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) 8 U.S.C. 1157 (A) workplace injuries, including repetitive musculoskeletal injuries, of such individuals; (B) psychological and mental health conditions of such individuals; (C) exposure of such individuals to chemicals or other potential carcinogens and reproductive toxins; (D) any physical or mental abuse, including sexual harassment, of such individuals by co-workers or managers; (E) the risk of exposure to SARS–CoV–2 for such individuals; (F) the extent to which such individuals are unable to seek appropriate relief for workplace injuries, abuse, and protection from exposure to SARS–CoV–2 during the COVID–19 emergency for fear of retaliation; and (G) COVID–19 deaths and illnesses of such individuals, including the short- and long-term effects of COVID–19 for such individuals. (2) The racial demographics and use of temporary workers to outsource the responsibility of covered establishments to provide a safe workplace. (3) The racial demographics and use of incarcerated workers in covered establishments, including— (A) the extent to which such workers have a choice in working at covered establishments; (B) the use of such workers to outsource the responsibility of covered establishments to provide a safe workplace; (C) the use of such workers to outsource the responsibility of covered establishments to provide fair compensation; and (D) the use of such workers by covered establishments to externalize employee cost. (4) The racial demographics and use of noncitizen workers admitted to the United States as nonimmigrants described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) 8 U.S.C. 1157 (A) the extent to which predatory practices, such as limiting the ability of such workers to choose and move between competing organizations, are utilized by covered establishments with respect to such workers; (B) the extent to which such workers are unable to speak out for fear of retaliation; and (C) the extent to which there is full transparency about the nature of employment of such workers prior to being hired. (5) The racial demographics and use of noncitizen workers who are not lawfully present in the United States at covered establishments, including— (A) the extent to which such workers are unable to speak out for fear of retaliation; and (B) whether any collusion between Federal immigration offices and covered establishments have the effect of intimidating and silencing such workers. 303. GAO report on line speeds (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the end of the covered period, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out, and submit to Congress a report containing, a review of the actions taken by the Secretary, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services in response to the COVID–19 pandemic to determine the effectiveness of those actions in protecting animal, food, and worker safety. (b) Contents The review carried out under subsection (a) shall include information on, and an analysis of, with respect to covered establishments— (1) all policies and regulations relating to inspection of those establishments that have been implemented by the Secretary, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services during the COVID–19 emergency and the covered period; (2) the pandemic emergency preparedness plans of those establishments; (3) the extent to which those establishments have implemented guidance and recommendations to space workers 6 feet apart on production lines and in break rooms, locker rooms, and all other workspaces; (4) the extent to which those establishments maintain policies and procedures that discourage workers from reporting exposure, seeking treatment, or remaining in isolation, including— (A) bonus or work incentive programs; and (B) sick leave that does not cover the full pay of a worker; (5) the extent to which those establishments provide communications and training about COVID–19 in a language and at a literacy level workers understand; (6) (A) the quantity and quality of face masks and personal protective equipment, such as face shields and respirators, made available to workers at those establishments; (B) whether the face masks and personal protective equipment are provided to the workers free of charge; and (C) usage of the face masks and personal protective equipment by the workers; (7) any guidance provided to inspectors of those establishments by the Secretary, the Secretary of Labor, or the Secretary of Health and Human Services during the COVID–19 emergency; (8) actions taken by the Secretary, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to protect workers, animals, and food at establishments that have reported cases of COVID–19; (9) all humane handling reports issued, and enforcement actions taken, by the Secretary during the COVID–19 emergency pursuant to— (A) Public Law 85–765 (commonly known as the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 7 U.S.C. 1901 et seq. (B) good commercial practices regulations promulgated under the Poultry Products Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 451 et seq. (10) the impact of faster line speeds on the ability of those establishments to maintain protections for workers; (11) any instance of interference by a Federal agency with the contents of any report of findings based on a review of a covered establishment experiencing an outbreak of COVID–19 conducted by personnel of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and (12) any instance of interference by a Federal agency with the recommended actions of a State or local health department to close a covered facility experiencing COVID–19-related deaths and disease.

Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act of 2023

Stop Executive Overreach on Trade AgreementsThis bill defines free trade agreement for purposes of the clean vehicle tax credit. A free trade agreement is an international agreement approved by Congress that eliminates duties and other restrictive regulations of commerce on substantially all the trade between the United States and one or more other countries.   

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to define the term free trade agreement for purposes of the clean vehicle credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Executive Overreach on Trade Agreements 2. Free trade agreement defined for purposes of clean vehicle credit (a) In general Section 30D(e)(1) (C) Free trade agreement For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)(II), the term free trade agreement . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to vehicles placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Stop Executive Overreach on Trade Agreements

Rural Small Business Resilience ActThis bill requires the Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience to take necessary actions to ensure that individuals located in rural areas where a disaster has been declared have full access to disaster assistance. Such actions include providing targeted outreach and marketing materials to such individuals.

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Small Business Resilience Act 2. Access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall ensure that the Associate Administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience of the Administration takes such actions as necessary to ensure that individuals located in rural areas (as defined in paragraph (16) of section 7(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(16) 3. Technical amendment The second paragraph (16) (relating to statute of limitations) of section 7(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b) June 4, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Rural Small Business Resilience Act

Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2024This bill requires the Small Business Administration to assess and report on the challenges that entrepreneurs with a disability encounter in starting and operating a business, including any recommendations for legislative actions to address those challenges.

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit to Congress a report on the entrepreneurial challenges facing entrepreneurs with a disability, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2024 2. Report on entrepreneurship challenges of entrepreneurs with disabilities (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to Congress a report on the challenges that entrepreneurs with a disability encounter with starting and operating a business, including— (1) an assessment of the challenges and needs of entrepreneurs with a disability; (2) a description of the resources and support that the Small Business Administration provides to entrepreneurs with a disability; (3) a description of outreach to entrepreneurs with a disability by the Small Business Administration, including by district and regional offices of the Small Business Administration, small business development centers (as defined in section 3(t) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(t) 15 U.S.C. 656(a) (4) a description of any joint efforts between offices of the Small Business Administration or the Small Business Administration and other Federal agencies to advance the goal of supporting the economic success of entrepreneurs with a disability; (5) any deficiencies in the resources and support described under paragraph (2); (6) a description of the use of, and access to, resources of the Administration by entrepreneurs with a disability; and (7) any recommendations for legislative actions that are necessary to address the challenges or needs of entrepreneurs with a disability that are identified in the report. (b) Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act. April 26, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2024

Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act of 2024 or the SPUR ActThis bill requires federal agencies to include on their annual scorecard for small business contracting the number of small businesses that receive a prime contract for the first time and are owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, qualified HUBZone small business concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, or small business concerns owned and controlled by women. 

To amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to new small business entrants in the scorecard program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act of 2024 SPUR Act 2. Modifications to scorecard requirements Section 15(y) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(y) (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph: (E) The number of new small business entrants, including new small business entrants that are small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, qualified HUBZone small business concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and small business concerns owned and controlled by women awarded prime contracts in each North American Industry Classification System code during the fiscal year, and a comparison to the number awarded prime contracts during the prior fiscal year, if available. ; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking subparagraphs (B) through (E) of paragraph (2) subparagraphs (B) through (F) of paragraph (2) (3) by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows: (6) Definitions In this subsection: (A) New small business entrant The term new small business entrant (i) has been awarded a prime contract; and (ii) has not previously been awarded a prime contract by the Federal Government. (B) Scorecard The term scorecard (i) includes the measures described in paragraph (2); and (ii) assigns a score to each Federal agency evaluated. . 3. Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act. June 11, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

SPUR Act

ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment ActThis bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to (1) provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who desire to become entrepreneurs or to be self-employed, (2) help individuals with disabilities find employment at small businesses; and (3) assist small businesses with hiring such individuals and with accessibility issues applicable to such individuals.The SBA must conduct outreach and education about such activities.The bill establishes reporting requirements with respect to these activities.

To provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act 2. Memorandum of understanding to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities (a) In general The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Chair of the National Council on Disability, shall— (1) provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who desire to become entrepreneurs or to be self-employed; (2) help individuals with disabilities find employment at small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 (3) assist small business concerns with hiring individuals with disabilities and with accessibility issues applicable to individuals with disabilities. (b) Memorandum of understanding or agreement The Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall carry out and coordinate the activities described in subsection (a) by entering into one or more memoranda of understanding or other appropriate agreements. (c) Outreach and education In carrying out the activities described in subsection (a), the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall conduct outreach and education about such activities. (d) Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall submit to Congress a report on activities carried out pursuant to any memorandum or agreement described in subsection (b) that includes the following: (1) A description of how the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, carried out such activities. (2) An analysis of opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the Small Business Administration in carrying out such activities. (3) A description of achievements under any such memorandum or agreement. (4) A description of the plans of the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, to continue activities to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 3. Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act. June 4, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act

Shielding All Federal Employees and Consumers from Actionable Recall Situations Act of 2023 or the SAFE CARS Act of 2023 This bill restricts the sale, lease, or use of recalled motor vehicles by federal agencies. Specifically, if an agency has received notification that a motor vehicle or related equipment owned by the agency contains a defect related to motor vehicle safety or does not comply with an applicable motor vehicle safety standard, the agency may not sell or lease the vehicle unless specified steps are taken to remedy the defect or noncompliance or must notify the purchaser or individual leasing the vehicle. The agency must make all reasonable efforts to prevent the use of such vehicle, subject to certain exceptions, until the defect or noncompliance has been remedied.

To prohibit the sale, lease, or use of recalled motor vehicles by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shielding All Federal Employees and Consumers from Actionable Recall Situations Act of 2023 SAFE CARS Act of 2023 2. Prohibition on sale, lease, or use of recalled motor vehicles by Federal agencies (a) Motor vehicles owned by Federal agencies If the head of an agency of the Federal Government has received notification under section 30119 of title 49, United States Code, that a motor vehicle owned by the agency, or an item of replacement equipment used in or on the vehicle, contains a defect related to motor vehicle safety or does not comply with an applicable motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under chapter 301 of such title— (1) the head of the agency may not— (A) sell the vehicle unless— (i) if a remedy for the defect or noncompliance has been made available by the manufacturer at the time of sale, the defect or noncompliance has been remedied as required under section 30120 of such title; or (ii) if a remedy for the defect or noncompliance has not been made available by the manufacturer at the time of sale, the head of the agency notifies the purchaser of the vehicle of the defect or noncompliance before the time of sale; or (B) enter into an agreement to lease the vehicle to an individual or entity unless— (i) if a remedy for the defect or noncompliance has been made available by the manufacturer at the time when the agreement is entered into, the defect or noncompliance has been remedied as required under section 30120 of such title; or (ii) if a remedy for the defect or noncompliance has not been made available by the manufacturer at the time when the agreement is entered into, the head of the agency notifies the individual or entity of the defect or noncompliance before such time; (2) in the case in which the head of the agency has entered into an agreement to lease the vehicle to an individual or entity, and such agreement has not expired at the time of the notification, the head of the agency shall— (A) notify such individual or entity that the agency has received such notification; and (B) in the case in which such individual or entity is not the head of an agency of the Federal Government, encourage such individual or entity to make all reasonable efforts to— (i) have the defect or noncompliance remedied as required under section 30120 of such title; and (ii) prevent the use of such vehicle until the defect or noncompliance has been remedied as required under section 30120 of such title; and (3) the head of the agency shall make all reasonable efforts to prevent the use of such vehicle by individuals of the agency until the defect or noncompliance has been remedied as required under section 30120 of such title, unless the head of the agency makes a written determination that use of the vehicle by individuals of the agency is necessary for a critical mission purpose and that such purpose outweighs any risks to health and safety caused by using the vehicle before the defect or noncompliance is remedied as required under section 30120 of such title. (b) Motor vehicles leased by Federal agencies If an entity notifies the head of an agency of the Federal Government that such entity has received a notification under section 30119 of title 49, United States Code, that a vehicle leased by the entity to the head of the agency, or an item of replacement equipment used in or on the vehicle, contains a defect related to motor vehicle safety or does not comply with an applicable motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under chapter 301 of such title, the head of the agency shall make all reasonable efforts to prevent the use of such vehicle by individuals of the agency until the defect or noncompliance has been remedied as required under section 30120 of such title, unless the head of the agency makes a written determination that use of the vehicle by individuals of the agency is necessary for a critical mission purpose and that such purpose outweighs any risks to health and safety caused by using the vehicle before the defect or noncompliance is remedied as required under section 30120 of such title.

Shielding All Federal Employees and Consumers from Actionable Recall Situations Act of 2023

Safeguarding American Workers' Benefits Act This bill modifies identification requirements for taxpayers claiming the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit. Such taxpayers must provide Social Security account numbers for themselves and for dependent children who have not attained age 17. 

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the social security number requirements for claiming the child tax credit and earned income tax credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act 2. Modification of social security number requirements for claiming the child tax credit and earned income tax credit (a) Child tax credit (1) In general Section 24(e) (e) Social security number requirements (1) In general No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless the taxpayer includes the social security number of the taxpayer (in the case of a joint return, of both spouses) and of such child on the return of tax for the taxable year. (2) Social security number defined For purposes of this subsection, the term social security number (A) to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act, and (B) before the due date for such return. . (2) Application to taxable years beginning in 2025 Section 24(h) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking subparagraph (C) of paragraph (4), and (B) by striking paragraph (7). (3) Conforming amendment Section 6213(g)(2)(I) of such Code is amended by striking TIN social security number (as defined in section 24(e)(2)) (b) Earned income tax credit (1) In general Section 32(m) of such Code is amended by striking a social security number issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration (other than a social security number issued pursuant to clause (II) (or that portion of clause (III) that relates to clause (II)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act) on or before the due date for filing the return for the taxable year a social security number (as defined in section 24(e)(2)) (2) Conforming amendment Section 6213(g)(2)(F) of such Code is amended by striking taxpayer identification number social security number (as defined in section 24(e)(2)) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act

Estate Tax Rate Reduction ActThis bill reduces the rate for the tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers to 20%. (Under current law, the highest rate is 40%.)The bill also exempts the budgetary effects of the tax reduction from the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules established by the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and the FY2018 congressional budget resolution. 

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act 2. Reduction of rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers (a) In general Section 2001 (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: (c) Rate of tax For purposes of determining the tentative tax, the rate of tax shall be 20 percent of the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is computed. ; and (2) in subsection (g)(1), by striking rates of tax under subsection (c) rate of tax under subsection (c) (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 2056A(b)(2) (A) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking highest (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking highest (2) Section 2107(a) of such Code is amended by striking the table contained in the rate of tax under (3) Section 2201(a) of such Code is amended by striking the rate schedule set forth in section 2001(c) the rate of tax under section 2001(c) (4) Section 2641 of such Code is amended to read as follows: 2641. Applicable rate For purposes of this chapter, the term applicable rate (1) the rate imposed by section 2001 on the estates of decedents dying at the time of the taxable distribution, taxable termination, or direct skip, as the case may be, and (2) the inclusion ratio with respect to the transfer. . (5) Section 2801(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking the highest rate of tax specified in the table contained in the rate of tax under (6) Section 6601(j)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking the rate schedule set forth in (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying, generation-skipping transfers, and gifts made, after December 31, 2022. (d) Budgetary effects (1) PAYGO scorecard The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 933(d) (2) Senate PAYGO scorecard The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act

Protecting the American Taxpayer from IRS Mishandling Act of 2024This bill suspends the running of the statute of limitations for filing for tax refunds to include any period in which the taxpayer is unable to file necessary documents or otherwise meet a tax deadline due to the negligence or malfeasance of the Internal Revenue Service. 

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include equitable tolling for negligence or malfeasance by the Internal Revenue Service for the period of limitation on filing for a credit or refund of overpayment. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting the American Taxpayer from IRS Mishandling Act of 2024 2. Extending the running of periods of limitation for filing for credit or refund of overpayment to include malfeasance or negligence by the Internal Revenue Service (a) In general Section 6511(h)(1) during any period of such individual's life that such individual is financially disabled. during— (A) any period of such individual's life that such individual is financially disabled, or (B) any period during which the taxpayer is unable to file necessary documents or otherwise meet a deadline in order to file a return as a result of negligence (as defined in section 6662(c)) or malfeasance of the Internal Revenue Service. . (b) Conforming amendment to heading The heading for subsection (h) of section 6511 of such Code is amended by striking while taxpayer is unable to manage financial affairs due to disability while taxpayer is unable to file due to disability or negligence or malfeasance of Internal Revenue Service (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to returns filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Protecting the American Taxpayer from IRS Mishandling Act of 2024

This bill removes Pakistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally, a status that allows for various benefits such as access to excess U.S. defense supplies and participation in cooperative defense research and development projects. The President may not redesignate Pakistan a major non-NATO ally without certifying that the country has taken various actions against the Haqqani Network, including continuing to conduct military actions against the Taliban-affiliated group and prosecuting its leaders.

To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes. 1. Termination of designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally (a) In general Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2321k(a)(1) (2) the President may not issue a separate designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of such Act or any other provision of law unless the President submits to Congress a certification described in subsection (b). (b) Certification A certification described in this subsection is a certification that contains a determination of the President that— (1) Pakistan continues to conduct military operations that are contributing to significantly disrupting the safe haven and freedom of movement of the Haqqani Network in Pakistan; (2) Pakistan has taken steps to demonstrate its commitment to prevent the Haqqani Network from using any Pakistani territory as a safe haven; (3) the Government of Pakistan actively coordinates with the Government of Afghanistan to restrict the movement of militants, such as the Haqqani Network, along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border; and (4) Pakistan has shown progress in arresting and prosecuting Haqqani Network senior leaders and mid-level operatives.

To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.

Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious, and Outrageous Telephone Calls Act of 2023 or the DO NOT Call Act of 2023 This bill increases and establishes criminal penalties, which include imprisonment for up to one year, for an intentional violation of the restrictions on automated telephone marketing and messaging. In addition, a person may be imprisoned for up to three years for an aggravated violation of such restrictions if the person (1) previously has been convicted of such an offense, (2) initiates a certain high volume of such calls during specified periods of time, (3) commits the offense in the furtherance of a felony, or (4) causes losses of at least $5,000 during any one-year period to one or more persons. The bill also increases from $10,000 to $20,000 the fine for intentionally transmitting misleading or inaccurate caller identification information.

To modify the penalties for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious, and Outrageous Telephone Calls Act of 2023 DO NOT Call Act of 2023 2. Penalties for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (a) Criminal penalties (1) In general Section 227 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227 (k) Criminal penalties (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), any person who willfully and knowingly violates this section shall be imprisoned for not more than 1 year, fined under title 18, United States Code, or both. (2) Aggravated offense Any person who willfully and knowingly violates this section shall be imprisoned for not more than 3 years, fined under title 18, United States Code, or both if— (A) the person has previously been convicted under this subsection; (B) the offense involved initiating more than— (i) 100,000 calls in a 24-hour period; (ii) 1,000,000 calls in a 30-day period; or (iii) 10,000,000 calls in a 1-year period; (C) the person committed the offense with the intent to use the calls in furtherance of a felony or conspiracy to commit a felony; or (D) the offense caused loss to 1 or more persons aggregating $5,000 or more in value during any 1-year period. (3) Definitions For purposes of this subsection— (A) the term call (B) the term initiate . (2) Technical and conforming amendment Section 227(e)(5)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5)(B) section 501 subsection (k) (b) Increased penalties for provision of inaccurate caller identification information Section 227(e)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5) (1) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking $10,000 $20,000 (2) in subparagraph (B), in the first sentence, by striking $10,000 $20,000

DO NOT Call Act of 2023

Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2024This bill allows qualified family child care providers a refundable tax credit for up to $5,000 of their qualified child care startup expenses. The bill defines qualified family child care provider as a family child care provider that (1) provides child care services for compensation and is licensed or registered under state law and satisfies state and local requirements for providing child care; (2) primarily provides child care at its primary residence; and (3) has provided child care services to not less than two children for a significant portion of a taxable year. The bill defines qualified child care startup expenses as amounts paid to establish and operate a qualified family child care provider. This includes child care licensing fees, liability insurance, and outdoor playground equipment, among other expenditures.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable credit for qualified child care startup expenses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2024 2. Licensed family child care credit (a) In general Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 36D. Licensed family child care credit (a) In general In the case of a qualified taxpayer, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for any taxable year an amount equal to so much of the qualified child care startup expenses of the taxpayer for such taxable year or for the preceding taxable year as do not exceed $5,000. (b) Qualified taxpayer For purposes of this section, the term qualified taxpayer (c) Qualified family child care provider For purposes of this section, the term qualified family child care provider (1) provides child care services for compensation that, as of the last day of such taxable year, is licensed or registered under State law and satisfies State and local requirements applicable to the child care services it provides, (2) primarily provides child care at the taxpayer’s primary residence, and (3) provided child care services to not less than 2 children (excluding children of such taxpayer) for a significant portion of such taxable year. (d) Qualified child care startup expenses For purposes of this section, the term qualified child care startup expenses (1) Child care licensing fees. (2) Child care supplies including diapers, food, toys, and learning materials. (3) Liability insurance. (4) Fencing and installation of such fencing. (5) Outdoor playground equipment and installation of such equipment. (6) Furniture necessary to provide child care. (7) Salary of an employee other than the taxpayer. (8) Printer and computers. (9) Professional training required as a condition of State licensure or registration. (10) Remediation or renovation of the taxpayer’s primary residence required as a condition of State licensure or registration. (e) Limitations No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to any taxpayer to whom a credit was allowed under such subsection in any other taxable year. (f) Denial of double benefit No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any expense for which a deduction or credit is allowed under any other provision of this chapter. (g) Regulations The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations relating to such information reporting and coordination with state and local licensing or registration entities as the Secretary determines appropriate. (h) Sunset No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year beginning after the date that is 7 years after the date of the enactment of this section. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting 36D, 36B, (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 Sec. 36D. Licensed family child care credit. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2024

Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal ActThis bill provides for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen (i.e., members of the first officer training course for African Americans in the U.S. Navy), in recognition of their contributions to the country.

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In January 1944, there were no Black officers in the United States Navy. That month, 16 Black enlisted men were assembled at the Recruit Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois, for officer training. (2) These men were expected to complete the training in 8 weeks, while the normal officer training course was 16 weeks. (3) These men supported each other, including by placing blankets over their windows and studying as a group by flashlight at night. Each man brought to the group his own expertise to help the others. (4) When the course was over, all 16 men passed their exams, leading some to claim that they had cheated. The men were forced to retake certain exams and scored even higher. (5) The average grade for these men on the exams was a 3.89 out of a 4.00, the highest average of any class in Navy history at that time. (6) Despite all 16 men having passed the course, on February 24, 1944, the Navy commissioned only 12 of them, and a 13th was made a chief warrant officer. Because the Navy had assumed a 25-percent attrition rate, only 12 officer commissions were anticipated. As the class had a 100-percent passage rate, the other three men were returned to the enlisted corps, with no reason given. (7) During their careers, these men oversaw all-Black units or the training of Black recruits. One would go on to make his career in the Navy after World War II, and the rest would return to civilian life. (8) In the 1970s, Captain Edward Secrest, a former instructor, gave the group the name Golden Thirteen (9) In 1982, these men were formally recognized with a first-ever reunion at sea aboard the USS KIDD–993. (10) The members of the Golden Thirteen were Jesse Walter Arbor; Phillip G. Barnes; Samuel Edward Barnes; Dalton Louis Baugh, Sr.; George Clinton Cooper; Reginald Ernest Goodwin; James Edward Hair; Charles Byrd Lear; Graham Edward Martin; Dennis Denmark Nelson; John Walter Reagan; Frank Ellis Sublett, Jr.; and William Sylvester White. The three members who passed their exams but not given a commission were Augustus Alves; J.B. Pinkney; and Lewis Mummy 3. Congressional gold medal (a) Presentation authorized The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration to the Golden Thirteen, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. (b) Design and striking For the purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the Secretary (c) Smithsonian institution (1) In general Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. (2) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with the Golden Thirteen. 4. Duplicate medals The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 5. Status of medals (a) National medals Medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 (b) Numismatic items For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 6. Authority to use fund amounts; proceeds of sale (a) Authority To use fund amounts There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck pursuant to this Act. (b) Proceeds of sale The amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized under section 4 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023 This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of illicit drugs into the United States. Current law authorizes HHS to restrict migration and imports from foreign countries to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases. Under this bill, HHS may also restrict migration and imports from a country if HHS determines that introduction of certain controlled substances (e.g., opiates, stimulants, or fentanyl-related substances) from that country poses a risk to public health. HHS must consult with the Department of Justice in making the determination.

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for suspension of entries and imports from designated countries to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and import into the United States of certain controlled substances. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023 2. Suspension of entries and imports from designated countries to prevent spread of communicable diseases and import of certain controlled substances Section 362 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 265 362. Suspension of entries and imports from designated countries to prevent spread of communicable diseases and import of certain controlled substances (a) In general Whenever the Secretary makes a determination described in subsection (b) with respect to a country, the Secretary, by regulation, shall have the power to prohibit, in whole or in part, for a period of time determined to be necessary by the Secretary, the introduction of persons and property from such countries designated by the Secretary in order to avert the danger described in such subsection. (b) Determination A determination described in this subsection is a determination by the Secretary that, by reason of the existence of any communicable disease or, after consultation with the Attorney General, certain controlled substances in a foreign country— (1) there is serious danger of the introduction of such disease or substances into the United States; and (2) such danger is so increased by the introduction of persons or property from such country that a suspension of the right to introduce such persons and property is required in the interest of the public health. (c) Definition In this section, the term certain controlled substance (1) a narcotic drug as defined in section 1300.01 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); (2) an opiate as described in section 1308.11(b) or 1308.12(c) of such title (or successor regulations); (3) an opium derivative as described in section 1308.11(c) of such title (or successor regulations); (4) a stimulant as described in section 1308.11(f) or 1308.12(d) of such title (or successor regulations); and (5) a fentanyl-related substance as described in section 1308.11(h) of such title (or successor regulations). . May 11, 2023 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Securing the Border for Public Health Act of 2023

Gig Is Up Act This bill requires businesses that have at least $100 million in gross receipts in a calendar year and with whom at least $10,000 individuals contract to provide services as independent contractors to pay both the employer and employee payroll tax contributions to Social Security and Medicare. 

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require payroll tax withholding on independent contractors of certain large businesses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gig Is Up Act 2. Payroll tax withholding for certain independent contractors (a) In general Subchapter C of chapter 21 3128. Treatment of certain large employers (a) In general In the case of a person who has at least $100,000,000 in gross receipts for a calendar year, and with whom at least 10,000 individuals contract to provide services other than as an employee during the calendar year— (1) any remuneration paid by such person to any such individual with respect to such services (and any payment made by such person to any such individual in settlement of a transaction for the provision of such services) shall be treated in the same manner as wages with respect to employment of such individual for purposes of subchapter B and chapter 2, and (2) section 3111 shall be applied— (A) by multiplying by 2 the rate in effect under subsection (a) thereof, and (B) by multiplying by 2 the rate in effect under subsection (b) thereof. (b) Aggregation rules All persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as a single employer for purposes of this section. . (b) Self-Employment earnings for purposes of social security Section 211(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 411 and ; and (17) There shall be included amounts treated as wages under section 3128 and an amount equal to 1/2 . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter C of chapter 21 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to section 3128 and inserting the following new items: Sec. 3128. Treatment of certain large employers. Sec. 3129. Short title. . (d) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to remuneration and other payments made after December 31, 2024.

Gig Is Up Act

Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities ActThis bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue rules for disclosing information about federal contract solicitations for which small businesses were eligible and that were issued and cancelled.Under the rules for such a solicitation, an agency must provide (1) a justification for the cancellation, (2) information about any plans to reissue the solicitation and any associated timeframes, and (3) information about any plans to include the requirements of the solicitation in another contract or task order of the agency.Additionally, for such solicitations that an agency does not intend to reissue, the SBA must provide procedures for the agency to refer a small business that prepared a bid for such covered solicitation to the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization for assistance in identifying similar contracting opportunities.

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue rules for cancelled covered solicitations, to amend the Small Business Act to provide assistance to small business concerns relating to certain cancelled solicitations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act 2. Small Business Administration rules for cancelled covered solicitations (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall issue rules to carry out the following actions: (1) Disclose information about a covered solicitation that was issued and cancelled that includes the following: (A) A justification for the cancellation of such covered solicitation. (B) Available information about any plans to reissue such covered solicitation and any associated timeframes for such reissuance. (C) Available information about any plans to include the requirements such covered solicitation in another contract or task order of the Federal agency. (2) With respect to a cancelled covered solicitation which the Federal agency does not intend to reissue, procedures for the referral of a small business concern that prepared a bid for such covered solicitation to the Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (as defined in section 15(k) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(k) (b) Publication The information required under subsection (a) shall be made publicly accessible on the single governmentwide point of entry described under section 1708 of title 41, United States Code. (c) Covered solicitation defined The term covered solicitation 3. Duties for Directors of Offices of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization relating to certain cancelled solicitations Section 15(k) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(k) (1) in paragraph (21), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (22) shall, when notified by a small business concern that a Federal agency cancelled a solicitation for which such concern prepared a bid and such Federal agency does not intend to reissue, assist such concern with identifying similar contracting opportunities. . 4. Compliance with CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act. June 4, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act

This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any amount received by an individual taxpayer as an Arizona Families Tax Rebate payment (generally, $250 per dependent under age 17 and $100 per dependent over age 17 as claimed on the taxpayer's 2021 tax return). 

To exclude the Arizona Families Tax Rebate from Federal income tax. 1. Exclusion from gross income for Arizona Families Tax Rebate payments (a) In general For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, gross income shall not include any amount received by an individual as an Arizona Families Tax Rebate payment. (b) Arizona Families Tax Rebate payment For purposes of this section, the term Arizona Families Tax Rebate Payment (1) pursuant to Arizona Senate Bill 1734, and (2) which is issued by the Arizona Department of Revenue with respect to the 2023 taxable year.

To exclude the Arizona Families Tax Rebate from Federal income tax.

Realizing Excellence in Institutional Grants, New Infrastructure, Technology and Education Act of 2024This bill establishes a grant program to support long-term improvements of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), graduate programs at HBCUs, and other minority-serving institutions (MSIs).Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to HBCUs and MSIs to improve campus facilities. A recipient must use grant funds for certain activities, such as constructing or renovating facilities, carrying out major repairs, and strengthening the safety and security of a campus. Any new construction, modernization, or renovation projects must meet building code and energy and water conservation requirements.Further, HBCUs and MSIs must seek to procure contracts from certain small businesses, including those owned and controlled by veterans and service-disabled veterans.The bill prohibits the use of grant funds for specified activities, including for the payment of routine and predictable maintenance costs, minor repairs, and utility bills.The Government Accountability Office must study the implementation of the grant program.The bill also requires ED to repay the outstanding balance of principal, interest, fees, and costs and any related reimbursements for certain capital financing loans.

To provide for the long-term improvement of minority-serving institutions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Realizing Excellence in Institutional Grants, New Infrastructure, Technology and Education Act of 2024 2. Grants for the long-term improvement of MSIs (a) In general The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities, on a competitive basis, to support long-term improvements to the facilities of such entities in accordance with this Act. (b) Application To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including— (1) to the extent possible, the information necessary for the Secretary to make the determinations under subsection (c); (2) a description of the projects that such eligible entity plans to carry out with the grant, and how such projects will advance the long-term goals of the entity; and (3) an explanation of how such projects will reduce risks to the health, welfare, and safety of students, staff, administrators, faculty, researchers, and guests at such eligible entity. (c) Priority In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary— (1) shall give priority to eligible entities that— (A) demonstrate the greatest need to improve campus facilities, as determined by a comparison of factors identified by the Secretary, which may include— (i) consideration of threats posed by the proximity of such facilities to toxic sites; (ii) the vulnerability of such facilities to natural disasters and environmental risks; (iii) the median age of such facilities, including the facilities that such eligible entities will use grant funds to improve; (iv) the extent to which student enrollment exceeds physical and instructional capacity; (v) the condition of major systems in such facilities such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, water, and sewer systems; (vi) the condition of roofs, windows, and doors of such facilities; (vii) other critical health and safety conditions; (viii) the number and condition of facilities in significant disrepair; and (ix) the total amount of deferred maintenance of such facilities; (B) demonstrate the most limited capacity to raise funds for the long-term improvement of campus facilities, as determined by an assessment of— (i) the current and historic ability of the eligible entity to raise funds for construction, renovation, modernization, and major repair projects for campus; (ii) whether the eligible entity has been able to issue bonds or receive other funds to support school construction projects; and (iii) the bond rating of the eligible entity; (C) enroll the highest percentages of students who are eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a et seq. (D) are public institutions facing declining State support or investment; or (E) demonstrate an effort to seek support from public and private entities for projects carried out with a grant awarded under this Act; and (2) may give priority to eligible entities— (A) that lack access to high-speed broadband and will use the grant funds to improve access to high-speed broadband sufficient to support digital learning in accordance with section 3(a)(9); or (B) at which the highest degree that is predominantly awarded to students is an associate’s degree. (d) Geographic distribution The Secretary shall ensure that grants under this section are awarded to eligible entities in a manner that reflects the geographic distribution of such entities in the United States. (e) Technical assistance The Secretary, directly or by grant or contract, may provide technical assistance to eligible entities to prepare the entities to qualify, apply for, and maintain a grant, under this Act. (f) Relationship to HBCU capital financing program (1) In general The Secretary may take into consideration whether an eligible entity has received a loan under a loan agreement made under part D of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1066 et seq. (A) reviewing grant applications under this section; (B) determining priority under subsection (c); and (C) determining the amount awarded for a grant under this Act. (2) Priority With respect to paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary may— (A) determine that an eligible entity should not receive priority under subsection (c) if such entity has received a loan under a loan agreement made under part D of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1066 et seq. (B) determine that an eligible entity should receive higher priority under subsection (c) if such entity has not received a loan under a loan agreement made under part D of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1066 et seq. 3. Grant uses (a) Permitted uses Except as provided in subsection (b), an eligible entity that receives a grant under this Act shall use such grant funds to carry out at least one of the following activities: (1) Construct, modernize, renovate, or retrofit the campus facilities of such entity, which may include— (A) providing for the improvement of existing, or the establishment of new, instructional program spaces, laboratories, or research facilities relating to fields of science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, health, agriculture, education, medicine, law, and other disciplines; (B) constructing or improving roads or other transportation infrastructure on campus, for which the eligible entity is responsible; (C) establishing or improving the use of campus facilities for the purpose of community-based partnerships that provide students and community members with academic, health, career, and social services; and (D) preserving facilities with historic significance, and facilities that house historic or cultural artifacts. (2) Purchase or modernize vehicle fleets owned and operated by such entity that are used primarily for the purpose of facilitating campus accessibility and student academic activities. (3) Carry out major repairs to the facilities or other physical plants of such entity, including deferred maintenance projects. (4) Acquire and install academic and residential furniture, fixtures, and instructional research-related equipment and technology in the campus facilities of such entity. (5) For the purpose of facilitating the construction of new campus facilities funded with a grant under this Act— (A) purchase or otherwise acquire title to land to serve as a permanent site for such facilities; and (B) to the extent that other public or private funds are insufficient— (i) prepare land for the construction of such facilities; and (ii) pay other preconstruction costs relating to the development of such facilities. (6) Install or extend the life and usability of basic systems and components of campus facilities, which may include— (A) high-speed broadband internet infrastructure sufficient to support digital and technology-based learning; (B) high-capacity, middle-mile broadband networks, and campus-wide broadband networks, including 5G and future network generations; (C) fiber, cyber, and telecommunications infrastructure, including small cells; (D) heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) or other indoor air quality systems; (E) support for last-mile service for rural campuses when other means of providing this support is unavailable; and (F) other infrastructure to support the success of operations and other digital and technology needs. (7) Strengthen the safety and security of the campus of such entity by improving or utilizing design elements, principles, and technology that— (A) guarantee layers of security throughout the such campus; and (B) uphold the function of such campus as a learning and teaching environment. (8) Reduce current or anticipated overcrowding in the campus facilities. (9) Ensure that the building envelopes of the campus facilities— (A) protect occupants and interiors of such facilities from natural elements; and (B) are structurally sound and secure. (10) Improve energy and water efficiency to lower the costs of energy and water consumption in campus facilities. (11) With respect to campus facilities, reduce or eliminate the presence of— (A) toxins and chemicals, including mercury, radon, polychlorinated biphenyls, lead, and asbestos; (B) mold and mildew; (C) rodents and pests; or (D) biological, radiological, and other waste related to research. (12) Ensure the safety of drinking water at the tap and water used for meal preparation in campus facilities, which may include testing of the potability of water at the tap for the presence of lead and other contaminants. (13) Bring campus facilities into compliance with applicable fire, health, and safety codes and regulations. (14) Make existing campus facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities through compliance with— (A) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. (B) section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794 (b) Prohibited uses An eligible entity that receives a grant under this Act may not use such grant funds for— (1) payment of routine and predictable maintenance costs, minor repairs, and utility bills; or (2) any facility that is— (A) primarily used for athletic contests or exhibitions or other events for which admission is charged to the general public; or (B) primarily used for or associated with sectarian instruction or religious worship; or (3) the purchase or support of any communications equipment or service (as defined in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Networks Act of 2019 ( 47 U.S.C. 1608 (c) Supplement not supplant An eligible entity shall use a grant received under this Act only to supplement the level of Federal, State, and local public funds that would, in the absence of such grant, be made available for the activities supported by the grant, and not to supplant such funds. (d) Encouraging partnerships The Secretary shall encourage partnerships between eligible entities and public and private entities to— (1) provide additional funding; and (2) assist in carrying out the activities under this Act. 4. Requirements for hazard-resistance and energy and water conservation An eligible entity that receives a grant under this Act shall ensure that any new construction, modernization, or renovation project carried out with such grant funds meets or exceeds the following requirements: (1) Requirements for such projects set forth in the most recent published edition of a nationally recognized, consensus-based model building code. (2) Requirements for such projects set forth in the most recent published edition of a nationally recognized, consensus-based model energy conservation code. (3) Performance criteria under the WaterSense program, established under section 324B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6294b 5. Use of small business concerns In carrying out projects funded with a grant under this Act, an eligible entity shall seek to procure contracts from small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (including service-disabled veterans), qualified HUBZone small business concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and small business concerns owned and controlled by women. 6. Reservation for administrative and other activities (a) Reservation An eligible entity that receives a grant under this Act may reserve a total of not more than five percent of the amount of such grant to— (1) develop the facilities master plan required under subsection (b); (2) carry out activities to— (A) protect the health of students, staff, administrators, faculty, researchers, and guests during the construction or modernization of the campus facilities of such entity; and (B) mitigate excessive noise caused by activities carried out under this Act; (3) pay personnel to carry out administrative work relating to the grant program; and (4) pay other reasonable administrative costs associated with the grant program. (b) Facilities master plan (1) In general Not later than 180 days after receiving a grant under this Act, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a comprehensive 10-year facilities master plan. (2) Elements The facilities master plan required under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to the eligible entity submitting such plan, a description of— (A) the extent to which the campus facilities— (i) meet the educational needs of students; and (ii) support the educational mission and vision of such entity; (B) the physical condition of the campus facilities; (C) the current health, safety, and environmental conditions of the campus facilities, including— (i) indoor air quality; (ii) the presence of hazardous and toxic substances and chemicals on or near such facilities; (iii) the safety of drinking water at the tap and water used for meal preparation, including the level of lead and other contaminants in such water; (iv) energy and water efficiency; (v) excessive noise in academic spaces; and (vi) other health, safety, and environmental conditions that would impact the health, safety, and learning ability of students; (D) the actual and anticipated impact of current and future student enrollment levels (as of the date of application) on the design of current and future campus facilities, as well as the financial implications of such enrollment levels; (E) the dollar amount and percentage of funds such entity will dedicate to capital construction projects, including— (i) any funds in the budget of such entity that will be dedicated to such projects; and (ii) any funds not in such budget that will be dedicated to such projects, including any funds available to the eligibility entity as the result of a bond issue or the Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program under part D of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1066 et seq. (F) the dollar amount and percentage of funds such entity will dedicate to the maintenance and operation of campus facilities, including— (i) any funds in the budget of such entity that will be dedicated to the maintenance and operation of such facilities; and (ii) any funds not in the budget of such entity that will be dedicated to the maintenance and operation of such facilities. (3) Consultation In developing the facilities master plan, the eligible entity demonstrate that it conducted meaningful consultation with diverse stakeholders, which may include— (A) staff and other institutional leaders; (B) custodial and maintenance staff; (C) emergency first responders; (D) campus facilities directors; (E) students and families; (F) community residents, including those directly affected by actions undertaken as a result of utilizing grant funds; (G) government entities; (H) local charitable foundations; (I) local employers; (J) Indian Tribes, as applicable; and (K) other such individuals and entities. 7. HBCU capital financing loan disbursement and forgiveness (a) In general Each time an institution of higher education receives a disbursement of a loan amount under a covered closed loan agreement, the Secretary shall repay— (1) the outstanding balance of principal, interest, fees, and costs on such loan amount (as of the date of such disbursement) under the covered closed loan agreement; and (2) any reimbursement (including reimbursements of escrow and return of fees and deposits) relating to the covered closed loan agreement that are usual and customary when the loan is paid off by the institution. (b) Covered closed loan agreement In this section, the term “covered closed loan agreement” means each of the following: (1) A closed loan agreement— (A) executed before the date of enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 (B) made under part D of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1066 et seq. (C) that provides for loan amounts that have not been disbursed as of the date of enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 (2) A closed loan agreement— (A) authorized under section 3512 of the CARES Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 (B) made for the deferment of balances that have not been disbursed as of the date of enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 8. Reports (a) Department of Education report (1) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the projects carried out with grant funds awarded under this Act. (2) Elements The report required under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) with respect to projects carried out by eligible entities with grant funds awarded under this Act, an assessment of— (i) the types of such projects; (ii) the square footage of the improvements made by such projects, disaggregated by— (I) total square footage; and (II) square footage per each eligible entity; (iii) the total cost of each such project; and (iv) the cost described in clause (iii), disaggregated by the cost of— (I) planning; (II) design; (III) construction; (IV) site purchase; and (V) improvements; (v) the geographic distribution of such projects; and (vi) the demographic composition of the student population served by such projects, disaggregated by— (I) race and ethnicity; and (II) the number and percentage of students enrolled at such entities who are eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a et seq. (B) an evaluation of a sample of grant recipients, selected by the Secretary taking into account size and geographic location of each grantee, to determine how such recipients are using the grant and the effectiveness of the activities carried out with the grant; and (C) an analysis of compliance with the requirement in section 3(c). (b) Comptroller General study report (1) Study required Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the implementation of the grant program under this Act. (2) Elements The study conducted under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) an examination of program implementation challenges; and (B) an assessment of whether any changes are needed to make grants under this Act more accessible to eligible entities with fiscal challenges to help them raise capital for infrastructure projects. (3) Report After the completion of the study under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the results of the study, including any recommendations to the Secretary for improvements to the implementation of the grant program under this Act. 9. Definitions In this Act: (1) Eligible entity The term eligible entity (A) a part B institution (as defined in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1061 (B) a Historically Black Graduate Professional School (as identified in section 326(e) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1063b(e) (C) a Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in section 502 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1101a (D) a Tribal College or University (as defined in section 316 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c (E) an Alaska Native-serving institution or a Native Hawaiian-serving institution (as defined in section 317(b) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059d(b) (F) a Predominantly Black Institution (as defined in section 371(c) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(c) (G) an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution (as defined in section 371(c) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(c) (H) a Native American-serving nontribal institution (as defined in section 371(c) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(c) (2) Secretary The term Secretary (3) State The term State 20 U.S.C. 1003 10. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2030. (b) Allocation of funds Of the amounts appropriated under subsection (a) for each fiscal year— (1) 39 percent shall be available to award grants to eligible entities that are— (A) part B institutions; and (B) Historically Black Graduate Professional Schools; (2) 39 percent shall be available to award grants to eligible entities that are Hispanic-serving institutions; (3) 10 percent shall be available to award grants to eligible entities that are Tribal Colleges or Universities; (4) 6 percent shall be available to award grants to eligible entities that are Predominantly Black Institutions; (5) 3.5 percent shall be available to award grants to eligible entities that are Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions; and (6) 2.5 percent shall be available to award grants to eligible entities that are— (A) Native American-serving nontribal institutions; and (B) Alaska Native-serving institutions or Native Hawaiian-serving institutions.

Realizing Excellence in Institutional Grants, New Infrastructure, Technology and Education Act of 2024

Respect State Housing Laws Act This bill eliminates a provision that requires a 30-day notice period before a landlord may begin eviction proceedings against a tenant in federally assisted or federally backed housing.

To amend the CARES Act to remove a requirement on lessors to provide notice to vacate, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Respect State Housing Laws Act 2. Clarification Section 4024 of the CARES Act ( 15 U.S.C. 9058 July 30, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Respect State Housing Laws Act

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams ActThis bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on, and increase awareness regarding, scams disproportionately impacting older adults. Specifically, the commission mustreport on the number and types of scams that disproportionately impact older adults during emergencies, report on the enforcement actions taken with respect to such scams, and provide policy recommendations to prevent such scams;revise the commission's web portal to include current information about scams that disproportionately impact older adults, including information about how consumers can report such scams; andcoordinate with media outlets and law enforcement to disseminate such information.

To require the Federal Trade Commission to include in the report of the Commission under the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act certain information relating to scams disproportionately impacting seniors during emergencies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act 2. FTC reporting on scams disproportionately impacting seniors during emergencies The Chair of the Commission shall include in each report required to be submitted by the Chair under section 101(c)(2) of the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act ( 34 U.S.C. 21711(c)(2) (1) A description of the number and types of scams identified by the Commission as disproportionately impacting seniors during emergencies. (2) A description of policy efforts and recommendations of the Commission to prevent such scams, especially as such scams relate to future national emergencies. (3) A description of enforcement actions taken by the Commission with respect to such scams. 3. Increasing awareness of scams disproportionately impacting seniors (a) In general As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall update its web portal to include the latest information, searchable by region and type of scam, on scams disproportionately impacting seniors, including information directing consumers where to report scams disproportionately impacting seniors. (b) Coordination with media outlets and law enforcement The Commission shall work with media outlets and law enforcement to distribute the information included in the web portal of the Commission pursuant to subsection (a) to seniors and their families and caregivers. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Commission The term Commission (2) Senior The term senior elder 34 U.S.C. 21701

Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act

Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations for federal departments and agencies to respond to the conflict in Israel. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to theDepartment of Defense (DOD),the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),the Department of State, andthe U.S Agency for International Development.The funding is provided for purposes such assupporting current U.S. military operations in the region;replacing defense articles that were provided to Israel;reimbursing DOD for defense services and training provided to Israel;Defense Production Act purchases;procuring Israel's Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Iron Beam defense systems to counter short-range rocket threats;procuring advanced weapons systems, defense articles, and defense services for Israel through the Foreign Military Financing Program;the FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program;migration and refugee assistance;international narcotics control and law enforcement;peacekeeping operations;security at U.S. diplomatic facilities; andhumanitarian assistance.The bill also includes provisions that (1) expand the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to foreign countries or international organizations, and (2) prohibit funds from being used for payments to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency.

Making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Israel and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, namely: I Department of Defense Operation and Maintenance Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide (Including Transfers of Funds) For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide Provided Operation and Maintenance Procurement Revolving and Management Funds Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Procurement Procurement of Ammunition, Army For an additional amount for Procurement of Ammunition, Army Provided Procurement, Defense-Wide For an additional amount for Procurement, Defense-Wide Provided Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Defense Production Act Purchases For an additional amount for Defense Production Act Purchases 50 U.S.C. 4518 Provided Provided further General Provisions—This Title (Including Transfers of Funds) 101. For an additional amount for the Department of Defense, $2,440,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, for transfer to military personnel accounts, operation and maintenance accounts, procurement accounts, research, development, test and evaluation accounts, and the Defense Working Capital Funds, in addition to amounts otherwise made available for such purpose, only for U.S. operations, force protection, deterrence, and the replacement of combat expenditures in the United States Central Command region: Provided Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further II Department of Homeland Security Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Federal Emergency Management Agency Operations and Support For an additional amount for Federal Emergency Management Agency—Operations and Support Provided Federal Assistance For an additional amount for Federal Emergency Management Agency—Federal Assistance 6 U.S.C. 609a Provided Provided further 6 U.S.C. 609a 6 U.S.C. 609a(c)(2) Provided further Provided further III Department of State and Related Agency Department of State Administration of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Programs For an additional amount for Diplomatic Programs Provided Provided further Office of Inspector General For an additional amount for Office of Inspector General Provided Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service For an additional amount for Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service Provided United States Agency for International Development Funds Appropriated to the President Office of Inspector General For an additional amount for Office of Inspector General Provided Bilateral Economic Assistance Funds Appropriated to the President International Disaster Assistance For an additional amount for International Disaster Assistance Provided Department of State Migration and Refugee Assistance For an additional amount for Migration and Refugee Assistance Provided International Security Assistance Department of State International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement For an additional amount for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Provided Peacekeeping Operations For an additional amount for Peacekeeping Operations Provided Funds Appropriated to the President Foreign Military Financing Program For an additional amount for Foreign Military Financing Program Provided Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further General Provisions—This Title (Including Transfers of Funds) 301. During fiscal year 2024, up to $250,000,000 of funds deposited in the Consular and Border Security Programs account in any fiscal year that are available for obligation may be transferred to, and merged with, funds appropriated by any Act making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs under the headings Diplomatic Programs Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service Provided 302. During fiscal year 2024, section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(1) $7,800,000,000 $100,000,000 303. During fiscal year 2024, section 506(a)(2)(B) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(2)(B) $400,000,000 $200,000,000 $150,000,000 $75,000,000 304. During fiscal year 2024, section 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2348a(c)(2) $50,000,000 $25,000,000 305. Section 12001 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 ( Public Law 108–287 (1) In paragraph (2) of subsection (a), by striking armor defense articles that are in the inventory of the Department of Defense as of the date of transfer, are intended for use as reserve stocks for Israel, and are located in a stockpile for Israel as of the date of transfer (2) In subsection (b), by striking at least equal to the fair market value of the items transferred in an amount to be determined by the Secretary of Defense (3) In subsection (c), by inserting before the comma in the first sentence the following: , or as far in advance of such transfer as is practicable as determined by the President on a case-by-case basis during extraordinary circumstances impacting the national security of the United States 306. For fiscal year 2024, section 514(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2321h(b) 307. (a) Funds appropriated by this Act under the headings International Disaster Assistance Migration and Refugee Assistance (b) Funds appropriated by this Act under the headings International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Peacekeeping Operations Foreign Military Financing Program (c) The transfer authorities provided by this section are in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law, and are subject to prior consultation with, and the regular notification procedures of, the Committees on Appropriations. (d) Upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred pursuant to the authorities provided by this section are not necessary for such purposes, such amounts may be transferred back to such appropriations. 308. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act and prior Acts making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs may be made available for a contribution, grant, or other payment to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, notwithstanding any other provision of law. 309. (a) Certification The Secretary of State shall certify and report to the appropriate congressional committees not later than fifteen days after the date of enactment of this Act, that— (1) oversight policies, processes, and procedures have been established by the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development, as appropriate, and are in use to prevent the diversion, misuse, or destruction of assistance, including through international organizations, to Hamas and other terrorist and extremist entities in Gaza; and (2) such policies, processes, and procedures have been developed in coordination with other bilateral and multilateral donors and the Government of Israel, as appropriate. (b) Oversight Policy and Procedures The Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, concurrent with the submission of the certification required in subsection (a), a written description of the oversight policies, processes, and procedures for funds appropriated by this title that are made available for assistance for Gaza, including specific actions to be taken should such assistance be diverted, misused, or destroyed, and the role of Israel in the oversight of such assistance. (c) Requirement to Inform The Secretary of State and USAID Administrator shall promptly inform the appropriate congressional committees of each instance in which funds appropriated by this title that are made available for assistance for Gaza have been diverted, misused, or destroyed, to include the type of assistance, a description of the incident and parties involved, and an explanation of the response of the Department of State or USAID, as appropriate. (d) Third Party Monitoring Funds appropriated by this title shall be made available for third party monitoring of assistance for Gaza, including end use monitoring, following consultation with the appropriate congressional committees. (e) Offices of Inspectors General (1) Department of State Of the funds appropriated by this title under the heading Office of Inspector General (2) United States Agency For International Development Of the funds appropriated by this title under the heading Office of Inspector General (f) Report Not later than 90 days after the initial obligation of funds appropriated by this title that are made available for assistance for Gaza, and every 90 days thereafter until all such funds are expended, the Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the amount and purpose of such assistance provided during each respective quarter, including a description of the specific entity implementing such assistance. (g) Assessment Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter until September 30, 2025, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and other heads of elements of the intelligence community that the Secretary considers relevant, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report assessing whether funds appropriated by this title and made available for assistance for the West Bank and Gaza have been diverted by Hamas or other terrorist and extremist entities in the West Bank and Gaza: Provided Provided further (h) Consultation Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act but prior to the initial obligation of funds made available by this title for humanitarian assistance for Gaza, the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator, as appropriate, shall consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the amount and anticipated uses of such funds. 310. Prior to the initial obligation of funds made available in this title in this Act, but not later than 15 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations— (1) spend plans, as defined in section 7034(s)(4) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 (division K of Public Law 117–328 International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Peacekeeping Operations Foreign Military Financing Program Provided (2) operating plans, as defined in section 7062 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 (division K of Public Law 117–328 Diplomatic Programs Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service IV General Provisions—This Act 401. Each amount appropriated or made available by this Act is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year involved. 402. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein. 403. Unless otherwise provided for by this Act, the additional amounts appropriated by this Act to appropriations accounts shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts for fiscal year 2024. 404. (a) Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall brief the appropriate congressional committees, in classified form, if necessary, on the status and welfare of hostages being held in Gaza. (b) For purposes of this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) The Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Relations of the Senate. (2) The Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. (3) The Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (4) The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives. 405. Funds appropriated by this Act for foreign assistance (including foreign military sales), for the Department of State, for broadcasting subject to supervision of United States Agency for Global Media, and for intelligence or intelligence related activities are deemed to be specifically authorized by the Congress for the purposes of section 10 of Public Law 91–672 22 U.S.C. 2412 22 U.S.C. 2680 22 U.S.C. 6212 50 U.S.C. 3094(a)(1) 406. Each amount designated in this Act by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall be available (or repurposed or rescinded, if applicable) only if the President subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits such designations to the Congress. 407. Any amount appropriated by this Act, designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, and subsequently so designated by the President, and transferred pursuant to transfer authorities provided by this Act shall retain such designation. 408. Spending Reduction Account $0. This Act may be cited as the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations for federal departments and agencies to respond to the conflict in Ukraine. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to theDepartment of Defense (DOD),Department of Energy science programs,the National Nuclear Security Administration,the Administration for Children and Families,the Department of State, andthe U.S. Agency for International Development.The funding is provided for purposes such assupporting current U.S. military operations in the region,the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative,replacing defense articles that were provided to Ukraine,reimbursing DOD for defense services and training provided to Ukraine,the Foreign Military Financing Program,economic support for Ukraine,refugee and entrant assistance,international narcotics control and law enforcement, andthe development and production of isotopes.The bill also includes provisions thatexpand the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to foreign countries or international organizations,require the President to transfer long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine,require the President to enter into an agreement with Ukraine regarding repaying the United States for the economic assistance it has provided to Ukraine,require certain funds that are provided for Ukraine to be matched by other donors, andestablish various oversight and reporting requirements for assistance provided to Ukraine.

Making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, namely: I Department of Defense Military Personnel Military Personnel, Army For an additional amount for Military Personnel, Army Provided Military Personnel, Marine Corps For an additional amount for Military Personnel, Marine Corps Provided Military Personnel, Air Force For an additional amount for Military Personnel, Air Force Provided Military Personnel, Space Force For an additional amount for Military Personnel, Space Force Provided Operation and Maintenance Operation and Maintenance, Army For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Army Provided Operation and Maintenance, Navy For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Navy Provided Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps Provided Operation and Maintenance, Air Force For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Air Force Provided Operation and Maintenance, Space Force For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Space Force Provided Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide (Including Transfers of Funds) For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide Provided Provided further Public Law 118–47 Provided further Operation and Maintenance Procurement Revolving and Management Funds Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Procurement Missile Procurement, Army For an additional amount for Missile Procurement, Army Provided Procurement of Ammunition, Army For an additional amount for Procurement of Ammunition, Army Provided Other Procurement, Army For an additional amount for Other Procurement, Army Provided Weapons Procurement, Navy For an additional amount for Weapons Procurement, Navy Provided Other Procurement, Navy For an additional amount for Other Procurement, Navy Provided Procurement, Marine Corps For an additional amount for Procurement, Marine Corps Provided Missile Procurement, Air Force For an additional amount for Missile Procurement, Air Force Provided Other Procurement, Air Force For an additional amount for Other Procurement, Air Force Provided Procurement, Defense-Wide For an additional amount for Procurement, Defense-Wide Provided Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army For an additional amount for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army Provided Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy For an additional amount for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy Provided Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force For an additional amount for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force Provided Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide For an additional amount for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide Provided Other Department of Defense Programs Office of the Inspector General For an additional amount for Office of the Inspector General Provided Provided further Related Agencies Intelligence Community Management Account For an additional amount for Intelligence Community Management Account Provided General Provisions—This Title (Including Transfers of Funds) 101. (a) Upon the determination of the Secretary of Defense that such action is necessary in the national interest, the Secretary may, with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, transfer up to $1,000,000,000 only between the appropriations or funds made available in this title to the Department of Defense to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses: Provided Provided further Public Law 118–47 (b) Upon the determination by the Director of National Intelligence that such action is necessary in the national interest, the Director may, with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, transfer up to $250,000,000 only between the appropriations or funds made available in this title for the National Intelligence Program: Provided Provided further Public Law 118–47 102. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Relations of the Senate on measures being taken to account for United States defense articles designated for Ukraine since the February 24, 2022, Russian invasion of Ukraine, particularly measures with regard to such articles that require enhanced end-use monitoring; measures to ensure that such articles reach their intended recipients and are used for their intended purposes; and any other measures to promote accountability for the use of such articles: Provided Provided further 103. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 30 days thereafter through fiscal year 2025, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall provide a written report to the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Relations of the Senate describing United States security assistance provided to Ukraine since the February 24, 2022, Russian invasion of Ukraine, including a comprehensive list of the defense articles and services provided to Ukraine and the associated authority and funding used to provide such articles and services: Provided II Department of Energy Energy Programs Science For an additional amount for Science Provided Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation For an additional amount for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Provided, Federal Salaries and Expenses For an additional amount for Federal Salaries and Expenses Provided, III Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Refugee and Entrant Assistance For an additional amount for Refugee and Entrant Assistance Provided Provided further Provided further 8 U.S.C. 1522(c)(1)(A) Provided further General Provision—This Title 301. Section 401(a)(1)(A) of the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 ( Public Law 117–128 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2024 Provided IV Department of State and Related Agency Department of State Administration of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Programs For an additional amount for Diplomatic Programs Provided Office of Inspector General For an additional amount for Office of Inspector General Provided United States Agency for International Development Funds Appropriated to the President Operating Expenses For an additional amount for Operating Expenses Provided Office of Inspector General For an additional amount for Office of Inspector General Provided Bilateral Economic Assistance Funds Appropriated to the President Transition Initiatives For an additional amount for Transition Initiatives Provided Economic Support Fund For an additional amount for Economic Support Fund Provided Provided further Provided further Provided further Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia For an additional amount for Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia 22 U.S.C. 5801 22 U.S.C. 5402(c) Provided International Security Assistance Department of State International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement For an additional amount for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Provided Provided further Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs For an additional amount for Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs Provided Provided further Funds Appropriated to the President Foreign Military Financing Program For an additional amount for Foreign Military Financing Program Provided Public Law 117–103 Provided further Provided further Provided further General Provisions—This Title (Including Transfers of Funds) 401. During fiscal year 2024, section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(1) $7,800,000,000 $100,000,000 402. During fiscal year 2024, section 506(a)(2)(B) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(2)(B) $400,000,000 $200,000,000 $150,000,000 $75,000,000 403. During fiscal year 2024, section 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2348a(c)(2) $50,000,000 $25,000,000 404. (a) Funds appropriated by this Act under the headings Economic Support Fund Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia United States International Development Finance Corporation—Corporate Capital Account United States International Development Finance Corporation—Program Account Export-Import Bank of the United States—Program Account Trade and Development Agency (b) The transfer authority provided by this section is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law, and is subject to prior consultation with, and the regular notification procedures of, the Committees on Appropriations. (c) Upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred pursuant to the authority provided by this section are not necessary for such purposes, such amounts may be transferred back to such appropriations. 405. Section 1705 of the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (division M of Public Law 117–328 Economic Support Fund 406. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this title in this Act may be made available for assistance for the Governments of the Russian Federation or Belarus, including entities owned or controlled by such Governments. 407. (a) Section 2606 of the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 (division N of Public Law 117–103 (1) in subsection (a), by striking and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies , North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies, major non-NATO allies, and the Indo-Pacific region $4,000,000,000 $8,000,000,000 , except that such rate may not be less than the prevailing interest rate on marketable Treasury securities of similar maturity (2) in subsection (b), by striking and NATO allies , NATO allies, major non-NATO allies, and the Indo-Pacific region $4,000,000,000 $8,000,000,000 except for guarantees of loans by the Federal Financing Bank (b) Funds made available for the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees for major non-NATO allies and the Indo-Pacific region pursuant to section 2606 of division N of Public Law 117–103 Foreign Military Financing Program Provided Provided further (c) Amounts repurposed pursuant to this section that were previously designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the Budget are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 408. Funds appropriated under the headings Economic Support Fund Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia 409. Prior to the initial obligation of funds made available in this title in this Act, but not later than 15 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator, as appropriate, shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations— (1) spend plans, as defined in section 7034(s)(4) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 (division K of Public Law 117–328 Economic Support Fund Transition Initiatives Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs Foreign Military Financing Program Provided (2) operating plans, as defined in section 7062 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 (division K of Public Law 117–328 Diplomatic Programs Operating Expenses V General Provisions—This Act 501. Each amount appropriated or made available by this Act is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year involved. 502. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein. 503. Unless otherwise provided for by this Act, the additional amounts appropriated by this Act to appropriations accounts shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts for fiscal year 2024. 504. Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a strategy regarding United States support for Ukraine against aggression by the Russian Federation: Provided Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further 505. (a) Transfer of Long-Range ATACMS Required As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall transfer long range Army Tactical Missile Systems to the Government of Ukraine to assist the Government of Ukraine in defending itself and achieving victory against the Russian Federation. (b) Notification If the President determines that executing the transfer of long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems to the Government of Ukraine pursuant to subsection (a) would be detrimental to the national security interests of the United States, the President may withhold such transfer and shall notify the congressional defense committees, the Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of such determination. 506. (a) In-Person Monitoring The Secretary of State shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that funds appropriated by this Act under the headings Economic Support Fund Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs (b) Certification Not later than 15 days prior to the initial obligation of funds appropriated by this Act and made available for assistance for Ukraine under the headings Economic Support Fund Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs Foreign Military Financing Program Provided Public Law 118–47 (c) Cost Matching Funds appropriated by this Act and prior Acts for fiscal year 2024 under the headings Economic Support Fund Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia Provided Provided further Provided further 507. (a) Arrangement Required Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall enter into an arrangement with the Government of Ukraine relating to the repayment by Ukraine to the United States of economic assistance provided to Ukraine by the United States to respond to the situation in Ukraine, and for related expenses, that are made available under the headings Economic Support Fund Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia (b) Terms Repayment required by the arrangement required by subsection (a) shall be at terms to be set by the President. (c) Limitation on Arrangement Terms The arrangement required pursuant to subsection (a) may not provide for the cancellation of any or all amounts of indebtedness except as provided in subsection (d). (d) Cancellation of Indebtedness (1) The President may not before November 15, 2024 take any action related to the indebtedness of the Government of Ukraine that cancels any indebtedness incurred by Ukraine pursuant to this section. (2) At any time after November 15, 2024, the President may, subject to congressional review provided by section 508, cancel up to 50 percent of the total indebtedness incurred by Ukraine or anticipated to be incurred by Ukraine with respect to economic assistance and related expenses made available under the headings Economic Support Fund Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (3) The President may, subject to congressional review provided by section 508, cancel any remaining indebtedness to the government of Ukraine under this section at any time after January 1, 2026. Upon completion of the congressional review process set forth in section 508, such cancellation shall be final and irrevocable. 508. (a) Report Required (1) In General Notwithstanding any other provision of law, before taking any action described in paragraph (2), the President shall submit to Congress a written report that describes that action and the reason for that action. (2) Action Described An action described in this paragraph is an action related to the indebtedness of the Government of Ukraine authorized by section 507(d)(1). (b) Congressional Review Period (1) 2024 During calendar year 2024, if the President submits to Congress a report under subsection (a)(1), the President may not take any action with respect to the indebtedness of the Government of Ukraine until the later of— (A) the date that is 10 calendar days after the date of such submission; or (B) the date on which Congress has considered and failed to pass a joint resolution of disapproval, as provided in this section. (2) Succeeding Years (A) In General During calendar year 2025 or any calendar year thereafter, if the President submits to Congress a report under subsection (a)(1), the President may not take any action with respect to the indebtedness of the Government of Ukraine until the later of— (i) the date that is 30 calendar days after the date of such submission, except as provided in subparagraph (B); or (ii) the date on which Congress has failed to pass a joint resolution of disapproval, as provided in this section. (B) Exception The period for congressional review of a report submitted under subsection (a)(1) shall be 60 calendar days if the report is submitted to Congress on or after July 10 and on or before September 7 in any calendar year. (3) Veto Message If the President vetoes a joint resolution of disapproval, he may not take any action with respect to the indebtedness of Ukraine for 5 calendar days after the veto message is received by the appropriate House of Congress. (c) Joint Resolution of Disapproval In this section, the term joint resolution (1) that is introduced not later than 3 calendar days after the date on which a report of the President referred to in subsection (a)(1) is received by Congress; (2) which does not have a preamble; (3) the title of which is as follows: Joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the Presidential report with respect to the indebtedness of the Government of Ukraine (4) the matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: That Congress disapproves the proposal relating to the indebtedness of the Government of Ukraine submitted by the President of the United States to Congress on _____ (d) Fast-track Consideration in House of Representatives (1) Reporting and Discharge Any committee of the House of Representatives to which a joint resolution is referred shall report the joint resolution to the House of Representatives not later than 5 calendar days after the date on which Congress receives the report described in subsection (a)(1). If a committee fails to report the joint resolution within that period, the committee shall be discharged from further consideration of the joint resolution and the joint resolution shall be referred to the appropriate calendar. (2) Proceeding to Consideration After each committee authorized to consider a joint resolution reports the joint resolution to the House of Representatives or has been discharged from its consideration, it shall be in order, not later than the 6th calendar day after the date on which Congress receives the report described in subsection (a)(1), to move to proceed to consider the joint resolution in the House of Representatives. All points of order against the motion are waived. Such a motion shall not be in order after the House of Representatives has disposed of a motion to proceed on the joint resolution. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. The motion shall not be debatable. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is disposed of shall not be in order. (3) Consideration The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against the joint resolution and against its consideration are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to its passage without intervening motion except two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. A motion to reconsider the vote on passage of the joint resolution shall not be in order. (e) Fast-track Consideration in Senate (1) Placement on Calendar Upon introduction in the Senate, the joint resolution shall be placed immediately on the calendar. (2) Floor Consideration (A) In General It shall not be in order to move to proceed to a joint resolution that has been placed on the calendar pursuant to paragraph (1) unless a motion signed by 16 Senators has been presented to the Senate. Thereafter, notwithstanding Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, it is in order, during the periods described in subparagraph (B) (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to), for any Senator to move to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. The motion to proceed is not debatable. The motion is not subject to a motion to postpone. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall not be in order. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business until disposed of. (B) Periods Described The periods described in this subparagraph are the following: (i) During calendar year 2024, the period beginning on the day after the date on which the joint resolution was placed on the calendar and ending on the 4th day after the date on which the joint resolution was placed on the calendar. (ii) During succeeding years under subsection (b)(2)(A), the period beginning on the day after the date on which the joint resolution was placed on the calendar and ending 20 calendar days later. (iii) During succeeding years under subsection (b)(2)(B), the period beginning on the day after the date on which the joint resolution was placed on the calendar and ending 50 calendar days later. (C) Debate Debate on the joint resolution, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, which shall be divided equally between the majority and minority leaders or their designees. A motion further to limit debate is in order and not debatable. An amendment to, or a motion to postpone, or a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business, or a motion to recommit the joint resolution is not in order. (D) Vote on Passage The vote on passage shall occur immediately following the conclusion of the debate on a joint resolution and a single quorum call at the conclusion of the debate if requested in accordance with the rules of the Senate. (E) Rulings of the Chair on Procedure Appeals from the decisions of the Chair relating to the application of the rules of the Senate, as the case may be, to the procedure relating to a joint resolution shall be decided without debate. (F) One Joint Resolution of Disapproval per Review Period Only one joint resolution shall be in order during each of the review periods described in subsection (b), unless the additional joint resolution is a joint resolution of the House of Representatives considered under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (f). (f) Rules Relating to Senate and House of Representatives (1) Coordination with Action by Other House If, before the passage by one House of a joint resolution of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution, then the following procedures shall apply: (A) The joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee. (B) With respect to a joint resolution of the House receiving the resolution— (i) the procedure in that House shall be the same as if no joint resolution had been received from the other House; but (ii) the vote on passage shall be on the joint resolution of the other House. (2) Treatment of Joint Resolution of Other House If one House fails to introduce or consider a joint resolution under this section, the joint resolution of the other House shall be entitled to expedited floor procedures under this section. (3) Treatment of Companion Measures If, following passage of the joint resolution in the Senate, the Senate then receives the companion measure from the House of Representatives, the companion measure shall not be debatable. (4) Consideration After Passage (A) In General If Congress passes a joint resolution, the period beginning on the date on which the President is presented with the joint resolution and ending on the date on which the President takes action with respect to the joint resolution shall be disregarded in computing the 10-, 30-, or 60-calendar-day period described in subsection (b), but the President may not take any action with respect to the indebtedness of the Government of Ukraine during any such period. (B) Vetoes If the President vetoes the joint resolution, debate on a veto message in the Senate under this section shall be 1 hour equally divided between the majority and minority leaders or their designees. (5) Rules of House of Representatives and Senate This subsection and subsections (c), (d), and (e) are enacted by Congress— (A) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, and as such are deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in that House in the case of a joint resolution, and supersede other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent with such rules; and (B) with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that House. 509. Funds appropriated by this Act for foreign assistance (including foreign military sales), for the Department of State, for broadcasting subject to supervision of United States Agency for Global Media, and for intelligence or intelligence related activities are deemed to be specifically authorized by the Congress for the purposes of section 10 of Public Law 91–672 22 U.S.C. 2412 22 U.S.C. 2680 22 U.S.C. 6212 50 U.S.C. 3094(a)(1) 510. Each amount designated in this Act by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall be available (or repurposed or rescinded, if applicable) only if the President subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits such designations to the Congress. 511. Any amount appropriated by this Act, designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, and subsequently so designated by the President, and transferred pursuant to transfer authorities provided by this Act shall retain such designation. 512. Spending Reduction Account $0. This Act may be cited as the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations for the Department of State and the Department of Defense (DOD) to support U.S. allies and activities in the Indo-Pacific region. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. The bill provides funding to DOD and the State Department for purposes such as providing replacements or reimbursements for defense articles and services that DOD provided to Taiwan and countries that have supported Taiwan, improving the submarine industrial base, unfunded priorities of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for FY2024, Defense Production Act purchases, the Foreign Military Financing Program, and a contribution to the International Development Association. The bill also expands the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to foreign countries or international organizations.

Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the Indo-Pacific region and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, namely: I Department of Defense Operation and Maintenance Operation and Maintenance, Navy For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Navy Provided Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide (Including Transfers of Funds) For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide Provided Operation and Maintenance Procurement Revolving and Management Funds Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further Procurement Shipbuilding and conversion, navy For an additional amount for Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy Provided, Columbia Class Submarine (AP), $1,955,000,000; and Virginia Class Submarine (AP), $200,000,000: Provided further, Other Procurement, Navy For an additional amount for Other Procurement, Navy Provided Defense Production Act Purchases For an additional amount for Defense Production Act Purchases 50 U.S.C. 4518 Provided, Provided further, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy For an additional amount for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy Provided General Provisions—This Title 101. For an additional amount for the Department of Defense, $542,400,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, for transfer to operation and maintenance accounts, procurement accounts, and research, development, test and evaluation accounts, in addition to amounts otherwise made available for such purpose, only for unfunded priorities of the United States Indo-Pacific Command for fiscal year 2024 (as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code): Provided Provided further Provided further Provided further Provided further II Department of Defense Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps For an additional amount for Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps Provided Provided further Provided further III Department of State and Related Agency International Security Assistance Funds Appropriated to the President Foreign Military Financing Program For an additional amount for Foreign Military Financing Program Provided Public Law 117–103 Provided further Provided further Provided further International Assistance Programs Multilateral Assistance Contribution to the International Development Association For an additional amount for Contribution to the International Development Association Provided General Provisions—This Title (Including Transfers of Funds) 301. During fiscal year 2024, section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(1) $7,800,000,000 $100,000,000 302. During fiscal year 2024, section 506(a)(2)(B) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(2)(B) $400,000,000 $200,000,000 $150,000,000 $75,000,000 303. During fiscal year 2024, section 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2348a(c)(2) $50,000,000 $25,000,000 304. (a) Section 2606 of the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 (division N of Public Law 117–103 (1) in subsection (a), by striking and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies , North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies, major non-NATO allies, and the Indo-Pacific region $4,000,000,000 $8,000,000,000 , except that such rate may not be less than the prevailing interest rate on marketable Treasury securities of similar maturity (2) in subsection (b), by striking and NATO allies , NATO allies, major non-NATO allies, and the Indo-Pacific region $4,000,000,000 $8,000,000,000 except for guarantees of loans by the Federal Financing Bank (b) Funds made available for the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees for major non-NATO allies and the Indo-Pacific region pursuant to section 2606 of division N of Public Law 117–103 Foreign Military Financing Program Provided Provided further (c) Amounts repurposed pursuant to this section that were previously designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the Budget are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 305. Prior to the initial obligation of funds made available in this title in this Act, but not later than 15 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury, as appropriate, shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations spend plans, as defined in section 7034(s)(4) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 (division K of Public Law 117–328 Foreign Military Financing Program Contribution to the International Development Association Provided IV General Provisions—This Act 401. Each amount appropriated or made available by this Act is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year involved. 402. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein. 403. Unless otherwise provided for by this Act, the additional amounts appropriated by this Act to appropriations accounts shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts for fiscal year 2024. 404. Funds appropriated by this Act for foreign assistance (including foreign military sales), for the Department of State, for broadcasting subject to supervision of United States Agency for Global Media, and for intelligence or intelligence related activities are deemed to be specifically authorized by the Congress for the purposes of section 10 of Public Law 91–672 22 U.S.C. 2412 22 U.S.C. 2680 22 U.S.C. 6212 50 U.S.C. 3094(a)(1) 405. Each amount designated in this Act by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall be available (or repurposed or rescinded, if applicable) only if the President subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits such designations to the Congress. 406. Any amount appropriated by this Act, designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, and subsequently so designated by the President, and transferred pursuant to transfer authorities provided by this Act shall retain such designation. 407. Spending Reduction Account $0. This Act may be cited as the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

21st Century Peace through Strength ActThis bill establishes law on various foreign policy matters. For example, the billrequires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals and entities) associated with transnational criminal organizations that traffic fentanyl;authorizes the President to seize and transfer certain Russian sovereign assets to fund Ukrainian war compensation or reconstruction;prohibits entities in the United States from distributing, updating, or maintaining a website or application operated by ByteDance, Ltd., TikTok, or certain other entities;prohibits data brokers from providing personally identifiable sensitive data of U.S. persons to foreign adversary countries;imposes property-, docking-, and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons operating ports, ships, and refineries supporting Iranian petroleum exports;imposes property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons supporting Iranian missile programs and on certain Iranian leaders;imposes property-blocking sanctions on foreign states providing material support to Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad; requires the United States to regulate exports of certain foreign-produced items related to Iran; extends the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields;imposes property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons involved in the trafficking of captagon;requires U.S. financial institutions to close certain accounts related to Iranian leaders and the Department of the Treasury to seek the closure of such accounts in foreign financial institutions; andprohibits U.S. financial institutions from opening or maintaining certain accounts with Chinese financial institutions that support Iranian petroleum exports.

To authorize the President to impose certain sanctions with respect to Russia and Iran, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act 2. Table of contents Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Table of contents. Sec. 3. References. Division A—FEND Off Fentanyl Act Sec. 3001. Short titles. Sec. 3002. Sense of Congress. Sec. 3003. Definitions. Title I—Sanctions matters Subtitle A—Sanctions in response to national emergency relating to fentanyl trafficking Sec. 3101. Finding; policy. Sec. 3102. Use of national emergency authorities; reporting. Sec. 3103. Imposition of sanctions with respect to fentanyl trafficking by transnational criminal organizations. Sec. 3104. Penalties; waivers; exceptions. Sec. 3105. Treatment of forfeited property of transnational criminal organizations. Subtitle B—Other matters Sec. 3111. Ten-year statute of limitations for violations of sanctions. Sec. 3112. Classified report and briefing on staffing of office of foreign assets control. Sec. 3113. Report on drug transportation routes and use of vessels with mislabeled cargo. Sec. 3114. Report on actions of People’s Republic of China with respect to persons involved in fentanyl supply chain. Title II—Anti-money laundering matters Sec. 3201. Designation of illicit fentanyl transactions of sanctioned persons as of primary money laundering concern. Sec. 3202. Treatment of transnational criminal organizations in suspicious transactions reports of the financial crimes enforcement network. Sec. 3203. Report on trade-based money laundering in trade with Mexico, the People’s Republic of China, and Burma. Title III—Exception relating to importation of goods Sec. 3301. Exception relating to importation of goods. Division B—Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act Title I—Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definitions. Title II—Repurposing of Russian sovereign assets Sec. 101. Findings; sense of Congress. Sec. 102. Sense of Congress regarding importance of the Russian Federation providing compensation to Ukraine. Sec. 103. Prohibition on release of blocked Russian sovereign assets. Sec. 104. Authority to ensure compensation to Ukraine using seized Russian sovereign assets and Russian aggressor state sovereign assets. Sec. 105. International mechanism to use Russian sovereign assets and Russian aggressor state sovereign assets to provide for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Sec. 106. Report on use of transferred Russian sovereign assets for reconstruction. Sec. 107. Assessment by Secretary of State and Administrator of USAID on reconstruction and rebuilding needs of Ukraine. Sec. 108. Extensions. Division C—Other Matters Sec. 1. Report and imposition of sanctions to harmonize with allied sanctions. Division D—Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Prohibition of foreign adversary controlled applications. Sec. 3. Judicial review. Division E—Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Prohibition on transfer of personally identifiable sensitive data of United States individuals to foreign adversaries. Division F—SHIP Act Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Statement of policy. Sec. 3. Imposition of sanctions with respect to Iranian petroleum. Sec. 4. Report on Iranian petroleum and petroleum products exports. Sec. 5. Strategy to counter role of the People’s Republic of China in evasion of sanctions with respect to Iran. Sec. 6. Definitions. Division G—Fight Crime Act Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Findings. Sec. 3. Statement of policy. Sec. 4. Report. Sec. 5. Sanctions to combat the proliferation of Iranian missiles. Sec. 6. Report to identify, and designation as foreign terrorist organizations of, Iranian persons that have attacked united states citizens using unmanned combat aerial vehicles. Sec. 7. Definitions. Division H—MAHSA Act Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Imposition of sanctions on Iran’s supreme leader’s office, its appointees, and any affiliated persons. Sec. 3. Severability. Division I—Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Statement of policy. Sec. 3. Imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons supporting acts of terrorism or engaging in significant transactions with senior members of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic jihad and other Palestinian terrorist organizations. Sec. 4. Imposition of measures with respect to foreign states providing support to Hamas, Palestinian Islamic jihad and other Palestinian terrorist organizations. Sec. 5. Reports on activities to disrupt global fundraising, financing, and money laundering activities of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic jihad, al-aqsa martyrs brigade, the lion’s den or any affiliate or successor thereof. Sec. 6. Termination. Sec. 7. Definitions. Division J—No Technology for Terror Act Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Application of foreign-direct product rules to Iran. Division K—Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Statement of policy. Sec. 3. Modification and extension of Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act. Sec. 4. Report on countering the use of human shields. Sec. 5. Confronting asymmetric and malicious cyber activities. Sec. 6. Sanctions with respect to threats to current or former united states officials. Division L—Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Findings. Sec. 3. Statement of policy. Sec. 4. Imposition of sanctions with respect to illicit captagon trafficking. Sec. 5. Determinations with respect to the government of Syria, hizballah, and networks affiliated with the government of Syria or hizballah. Sec. 6. Definitions. Division M—End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Report on financing for Hamas. Sec. 3. Multilateral Strategy to Disrupt Hamas Financing. Division N—Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Findings. Sec. 3. Report on financial institutions and assets connected to certain Iranian officials. Sec. 4. Restrictions on certain financial institutions. Sec. 5. Exceptions for national security; implementation authority. Sec. 6. Sunset. Sec. 7. Definitions. Division O—Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023 Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Sanctions on foreign financial institutions with respect to the purchase of petroleum products and unmanned aerial vehicles from Iran. Division P—Budgetary Effects Sec. 1. Budgetary effects. 3. References Except as expressly provided otherwise, any reference to this Act A FEND Off Fentanyl Act 3001. Short titles This division may be cited as the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence Off Fentanyl FEND Off Fentanyl Act 3002. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the proliferation of fentanyl is causing an unprecedented surge in overdose deaths in the United States, fracturing families and communities, and necessitating a comprehensive policy response to combat its lethal flow and to mitigate the drug’s devastating consequences; (2) the trafficking of fentanyl into the United States is a national security threat that has killed hundreds of thousands of United States citizens; (3) transnational criminal organizations, including cartels primarily based in Mexico, are the main purveyors of fentanyl into the United States and must be held accountable; (4) precursor chemicals sourced from the People’s Republic of China are— (A) shipped from the People’s Republic of China by legitimate and illegitimate means; (B) transformed through various synthetic processes to produce different forms of fentanyl; and (C) crucial to the production of illicit fentanyl by transnational criminal organizations, contributing to the ongoing opioid crisis; (5) the United States Government must remain vigilant to address all new forms of fentanyl precursors and drugs used in combination with fentanyl, such as Xylazine, which attribute to overdose deaths of people in the United States; (6) to increase the cost of fentanyl trafficking, the United States Government should work collaboratively across agencies and should surge analytic capability to impose sanctions and other remedies with respect to transnational criminal organizations (including cartels), including foreign nationals who facilitate the trade in illicit fentanyl and its precursors from the People’s Republic of China; and (7) the Department of the Treasury should focus on fentanyl trafficking and its facilitators as one of the top national security priorities for the Department. 3003. Definitions In this division: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate (C) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives (D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives (2) Foreign person The term foreign person (A) means— (i) any citizen or national of a foreign country; or (ii) any entity not organized under the laws of the United States or a jurisdiction within the United States; and (B) does not include the government of a foreign country. (3) Knowingly The term knowingly (4) Trafficking The term trafficking opioid trafficking 21 U.S.C. 2302(8) (5) Transnational criminal organization The term transnational criminal organization (A) any organization designated as a significant transnational criminal organization under part 590 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations; (B) any of the organizations known as— (i) the Sinaloa Cartel; (ii) the Jalisco New Generation Cartel; (iii) the Gulf Cartel; (iv) the Los Zetas Cartel; (v) the Juarez Cartel; (vi) the Tijuana Cartel; (vii) the Beltran-Leyva Cartel; or (viii) La Familia Michoacana; or (C) any successor organization to an organization described in subparagraph (B) or as otherwise determined by the President. (6) United states person The term United States person (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity; or (C) any person in the United States. I Sanctions matters A Sanctions in response to national emergency relating to fentanyl trafficking 3101. Finding; policy (a) Finding Congress finds that international trafficking of fentanyl, fentanyl precursors, or other related opioids constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States, and is a national emergency. (b) Policy It shall be the policy of the United States to apply economic and other financial sanctions to those who engage in the international trafficking of fentanyl, fentanyl precursors, or other related opioids to protect the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. 3102. Use of national emergency authorities; reporting (a) In general The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this subtitle. (b) Report required (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on actions taken by the executive branch pursuant to this subtitle and any national emergency declared with respect to the trafficking of fentanyl and trade in other illicit drugs, including— (A) the issuance of any new or revised regulations, policies, or guidance; (B) the imposition of sanctions; (C) the collection of relevant information from outside parties; (D) the issuance or closure of general licenses, specific licenses, and statements of licensing policy by the Office of Foreign Assets Control; (E) a description of any pending enforcement cases; and (F) the implementation of mitigation procedures. (2) Form of report Each report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include the matters required under subparagraphs (C), (D), (E), and (F) of such paragraph in a classified annex. 3103. Imposition of sanctions with respect to fentanyl trafficking by transnational criminal organizations (a) In general The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person the President determines— (1) is knowingly involved in the significant trafficking of fentanyl, fentanyl precursors, or other related opioids, including such trafficking by a transnational criminal organization; or (2) otherwise is knowingly involved in significant activities of a transnational criminal organization relating to the trafficking of fentanyl, fentanyl precursors, or other related opioids. (b) Sanctions described The President, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (c) Report required Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on actions taken by the executive branch with respect to the foreign persons identified under subsection (a). 3104. Penalties; waivers; exceptions (a) Penalties Any person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this subtitle or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out this subtitle shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1705 (b) National security waiver The President may waive the application of sanctions under this subtitle with respect to a foreign person if the President determines that such waiver is in the national security interest of the United States. (c) Exceptions (1) Exception for intelligence activities This subtitle shall not apply with respect to activities subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq. (2) Exception for compliance with international obligations and law enforcement activities Sanctions under this subtitle shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the United States is necessary— (A) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success on June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations of the United States; or (B) to carry out or assist law enforcement activity of the United States. (3) Humanitarian exemption The President may not impose sanctions under this subtitle with respect to any person for conducting or facilitating a transaction for the sale of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, or medical devices or for the provision of humanitarian assistance. 3105. Treatment of forfeited property of transnational criminal organizations (a) Transfer of forfeited property to forfeiture funds (1) In general Any covered forfeited property shall be deposited into the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund established under section 9705 of title 31, United States Code, or the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund established under section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code. (2) Report required Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on any deposits made under paragraph (1) during the 180-day period preceding submission of the report. (3) Covered forfeited property defined In this subsection, the term covered forfeited property (A) forfeited to the United States under chapter 46 or section 1963 of title 18, United States Code; and (B) that belonged to or was possessed by an individual affiliated with or connected to a transnational criminal organization subject to sanctions under— (i) this subtitle; (ii) the Fentanyl Sanctions Act ( 21 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. (iii) Executive Order 14059 ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 (b) Blocked assets under Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to affect the treatment of blocked assets of a terrorist party described in section 201(a) of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 ( 28 U.S.C. 1610 B Other matters 3111. Ten-year statute of limitations for violations of sanctions (a) International Emergency Economic Powers Act Section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1705 (d) Statute of limitations (1) Time for commencing proceedings (A) In general An action, suit, or proceeding for the enforcement of any civil fine, penalty, or forfeiture, pecuniary or otherwise, under this section shall not be entertained unless commenced within 10 years after the latest date of the violation upon which the civil fine, penalty, or forfeiture is based. (B) Commencement For purposes of this paragraph, the commencement of an action, suit, or proceeding includes the issuance of a pre-penalty notice or finding of violation. (2) Time for indictment No person shall be prosecuted, tried, or punished for any offense under subsection (c) unless the indictment is found or the information is instituted within 10 years after the latest date of the violation upon which the indictment or information is based. . (b) Trading with the Enemy Act Section 16 of the Trading with the Enemy Act ( 50 U.S.C. 4315 (d) Statute of limitations (1) Time for commencing proceedings (A) In general An action, suit, or proceeding for the enforcement of any civil fine, penalty, or forfeiture, pecuniary or otherwise, under this section shall not be entertained unless commenced within 10 years after the latest date of the violation upon which the civil fine, penalty, or forfeiture is based. (B) Commencement For purposes of this paragraph, the commencement of an action, suit, or proceeding includes the issuance of a pre-penalty notice or finding of violation. (2) Time for indictment No person shall be prosecuted, tried, or punished for any offense under subsection (a) unless the indictment is found or the information is instituted within 10 years after the latest date of the violation upon which the indictment or information is based. . 3112. Classified report and briefing on staffing of office of foreign assets control Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a classified report and briefing on the staffing of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, disaggregated by staffing dedicated to each sanctions program and each country or issue. 3113. Report on drug transportation routes and use of vessels with mislabeled cargo Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in conjunction with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a classified report and briefing on efforts to target drug transportation routes and modalities, including an assessment of the prevalence of false cargo labeling and shipment of precursor chemicals without accurate tracking of the customers purchasing the chemicals. 3114. Report on actions of People’s Republic of China with respect to persons involved in fentanyl supply chain Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in conjunction with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a classified report and briefing on actions taken by the Government of the People’s Republic of China with respect to persons involved in the shipment of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, fentanyl precursors, precursors for fentanyl analogues, and equipment for the manufacturing of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills. II Anti-money laundering matters 3201. Designation of illicit fentanyl transactions of sanctioned persons as of primary money laundering concern (a) In general Subtitle A of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act ( 21 U.S.C. 2311 et seq. 7213A. Designation of transactions of sanctioned persons as of primary money laundering concern (a) In general If the Secretary of the Treasury determines that reasonable grounds exist for concluding that 1 or more financial institutions operating outside of the United States, 1 or more classes of transactions within, or involving, a jurisdiction outside of the United States, or 1 or more types of accounts within, or involving, a jurisdiction outside of the United States, is of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit opioid trafficking, the Secretary of the Treasury may, by order, regulation, or otherwise as permitted by law— (1) require domestic financial institutions and domestic financial agencies to take 1 or more of the special measures provided for in section 9714(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 31 U.S.C. 5318A (2) prohibit, or impose conditions upon, certain transmittals of funds (to be defined by the Secretary) by any domestic financial institution or domestic financial agency, if such transmittal of funds involves any such institution, class of transaction, or type of accounts. (b) Classified information In any judicial review of a finding of the existence of a primary money laundering concern, or of the requirement for 1 or more special measures with respect to a primary money laundering concern made under this section, if the designation or imposition, or both, were based on classified information (as defined in section 1(a) of the Classified Information Procedures Act (18 U.S.C. App.)), such information may be submitted by the Secretary to the reviewing court ex parte and in camera. This subsection does not confer or imply any right to judicial review of any finding made or any requirement imposed under this section. (c) Availability of information The exemptions from, and prohibitions on, search and disclosure referred to in section 9714(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 31 U.S.C. 5318A (d) Penalties The penalties referred to in section 9714(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 31 U.S.C. 5318A (e) Injunctions The Secretary of the Treasury may bring a civil action to enjoin a violation of any order, regulation, special measure, or other requirement imposed under subsection (a) in the same manner and to the same extent as described in section 9714(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ( Public Law 116–283 31 U.S.C. 5318A . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 ( Public Law 116–92 Sec. 7213A. Designation of transactions of sanctioned persons as of primary money laundering concern. . 3202. Treatment of transnational criminal organizations in suspicious transactions reports of the financial crimes enforcement network (a) Filing instructions Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall issue guidance or instructions to United States financial institutions for filing reports on suspicious transactions required under section 1010.320 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, related to suspected fentanyl trafficking by transnational criminal organizations. (b) Prioritization of reports relating to fentanyl trafficking or transnational criminal organizations The Director shall prioritize research into reports described in subsection (a) that indicate a connection to trafficking of fentanyl or related synthetic opioids or financing of suspected transnational criminal organizations. 3203. Report on trade-based money laundering in trade with Mexico, the People’s Republic of China, and Burma (a) In general In the first update to the national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism and related forms of illicit finance submitted to Congress after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall include a report on trade-based money laundering originating in Mexico or the People’s Republic of China and involving Burma. (b) Definition In this section, the term national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism and related forms of illicit finance Public Law 115–44 Public Law 117–81 III Exception relating to importation of goods 3301. Exception relating to importation of goods (a) In general The authority or a requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under this division shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (b) Good defined In this section, the term good B Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act I 1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act REPO for Ukrainians Act (b) Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Title I Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definitions. Title II—Repurposing of Russian sovereign assets Sec. 101. Findings; sense of Congress. Sec. 102. Sense of Congress regarding importance of the Russian Federation providing compensation to Ukraine. Sec. 103. Prohibition on release of blocked Russian sovereign assets. Sec. 104. Authority to ensure compensation to Ukraine using seized Russian sovereign assets and Russian aggressor state sovereign assets. Sec. 105. International mechanism to use Russian sovereign assets and Russian aggressor state sovereign assets to provide for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Sec. 106. Report on use of transferred Russian sovereign assets for reconstruction. Sec. 107. Assessment by Secretary of State and Administrator of USAID on reconstruction and rebuilding needs of Ukraine. Sec. 108. Extensions. 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Russian aggressor state The term Russian aggressor state (A) the Russian Federation; and (B) Belarus, if the President determines Belarus has engaged in an act of war against Ukraine related to Russia’s ongoing February 24, 2022, invasion of Ukraine. (2) Russian aggressor state sovereign asset The term Russian aggressor state sovereign asset (3) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives. (4) Financial institution The term financial institution (5) G7 The term G7 (6) Russian sovereign asset The term Russian sovereign asset (A) Funds and other property of— (i) the Central Bank of the Russian Federation; (ii) the Russian National Wealth Fund; or (iii) the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. (B) Any other funds or other property that are owned by the Government of the Russian Federation, including by any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of that government. (7) United states The term United States (8) United states financial institution The term United States financial institution (9) Seize or seizure The term seize seizure II Repurposing of Russian sovereign assets 101. Findings; sense of Congress (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) On February 24, 2022, the Government of the Russian Federation violated the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine by engaging in a premeditated, second illegal invasion of Ukraine. (2) The international community has condemned the illegal invasions of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, as well as the commission of the crime of aggression, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide by officials of the Russian Federation, including through the deliberate targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, the forcible transfer of children, and the commission of sexual violence. (3) The leaders of the G7 have called the Russian Federation’s unprovoked and completely unjustified attack on the democratic state of Ukraine serious violation of international law and a grave breach of the United Nations Charter and all commitments Russia entered in the Helsinki Final Act and the Charter of Paris and its commitments in the Budapest Memorandum (4) On March 2, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution ES–11/1, entitled Aggression against Ukraine deplore[d] in the strongest terms the aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine in violation of Article 2(4) of the [United Nations] Charter immediately cease its use of force against Ukraine immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders (5) On March 16, 2022, the International Court of Justice issued a provisional measures order requiring the Russian Federation to immediately suspend the military operations that it commenced on 24 February 2022 in the territory of Ukraine orders on provisional measures . . . have binding effect (6) On November 14, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution— (A) recognizing that the Russian Federation has committed a serious breach of the most fundamental norms of international law and its gross and systematic refusal to obey its obligations has affected the entire international community; (B) recognizing the need for the establishment, in cooperation with Ukraine, of an international mechanism for compensation for financially assessable damages caused by the Russian Federation’s internationally wrongful acts; and (C) recommending the creation . . . of an international register of damage to serve as a record . . . of evidence and claims information on damage, loss or injury to all natural and legal persons concerned, as well as the State of Ukraine, caused by internationally wrongful acts of the Russian Federation in or against Ukraine . . . . (7) The Russian Federation bears international legal responsibility for its aggression against Ukraine and, under international law, must cease its internationally wrongful acts. Because of this breach of the prohibition on aggression under international law, the United States is legally entitled to take counter measures that are proportionate and aimed at inducing the Russian Federation to comply with its international obligations. (8) Approximately $300,000,000,000 of Russian sovereign assets have been immobilized worldwide. Only a small fraction of those assets, 1 to 2 percent, or between $4,000,000,000 and $5,000,000,000, are reportedly subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (9) The vast majority of immobilized Russian sovereign assets, approximately $190,000,000,000, are reportedly subject to the jurisdiction of Belgium. The Government of Belgium has publicly indicated that any action by that Government regarding those assets would be predicated on support by the G7. (b) Sense of congress It is the sense of Congress that, having committed an act of aggression, as recognized by the United Nations General Assembly on March 2, 2022, the Russian Federation is to be considered as an aggressor state. The extreme illegal actions taken by the Russian Federation, including an act of aggression, present a unique situation, justifying the establishment of a legal authority for the United States Government and other countries to confiscate Russian sovereign assets in their respective jurisdictions. 102. Sense of Congress regarding importance of the Russian Federation providing compensation to Ukraine It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Russian Federation bears responsibility for the financial burden of the reconstruction of Ukraine and for countless other costs associated with the illegal invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation that began on February 24, 2022; (2) the most effective ways to provide compensation for the damages caused by the Russian Federation’s internationally wrongful acts should be assessed by an international mechanism charged with determining compensation and providing assistance to Ukraine; (3) at least since November 2022 the Russian Federation has been on notice of its opportunity to comply with its international obligations, including to make full compensation for injury, or, by agreement with Ukraine, to authorize an international mechanism to resolve issues regarding compensation to Ukraine; (4) the Russian Federation can, by negotiated agreement, participate in any international process to assess the damages caused by the Russian Federation’s internationally wrongful acts and make funds available to compensate for these damages, and if it fails to do so, the United States and other countries should explore all avenues for ensuring compensation to Ukraine; (5) the President should lead robust engagement on all bilateral and multilateral aspects of the response by the United States to acts by the Russian Federation that undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including on any policy coordination and alignment regarding the repurposing or ordered transfer of Russian sovereign assets in the context of determining compensation and providing assistance to Ukraine; (6) as part of the robust engagement on bilateral and multilateral responses to acts by the Russian Federation that undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, the President should endeavor to facilitate creation of, and United States participation in, an international mechanism regarding the repurposing or seizure of sovereign assets of the Russian Federation for the benefit of Ukraine. (7) the repurposing of Russian sovereign assets is in the national interests of the United States and consistent with United States and international law; (8) the United States should work with international allies and partners on the repurposing of Russian sovereign assets as part of a coordinated, multilateral effort, including with G7 countries and other countries in which Russian sovereign assets are located; and (9) any effort by the United States to confiscate and repurpose Russian sovereign assets should be undertaken alongside international allies and partners as part of a coordinated, multilateral effort, including with G7 countries, the European Union, Australia, and other countries in which Russian sovereign assets are located. 103. Prohibition on release of blocked Russian sovereign assets (a) In general No Russian sovereign asset that is blocked or effectively immobilized by the Department of the Treasury before the date specified in section 104(j) may be released or mobilized, except as otherwise authorized by this Act, until the date on which the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that— (1) hostilities between the Russian Federation and Ukraine have ceased; and (2) (A) full compensation has been made to Ukraine for harms resulting from the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation; or (B) the Russian Federation is participating in a bona fide international mechanism that, by agreement, will discharge the obligations of the Russian Federation to compensate Ukraine for all amounts determined to be owed to Ukraine. (b) Notification Not later than 30 days before the release or mobilization of a Russian sovereign asset that is blocked or effectively immobilized by the Department of the Treasury, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees— (1) a notification of the decision to take the action that releases or mobilizes the asset; and (2) a justification in writing for such decision. (c) Joint resolution of disapproval (1) In general No Russian sovereign asset that is blocked or effectively immobilized by the Department of the Treasury may be released or mobilized if, within 30 days of receipt of the notification and justification required under subsection (b), a joint resolution is enacted into law prohibiting the proposed release or mobilization. (2) Expedited procedures Any joint resolution described in paragraph (1) introduced in either House of Congress shall be considered in accordance with the provisions of section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 ( Public Law 94–329 (d) Cooperation on prohibition of release of certain Russian sovereign assets Notwithstanding subsection (a), the President may take such actions as may be necessary to seek to obtain an agreement or arrangement to which the Government of Ukraine is party that discharges the Russian Federation from further obligations to compensate Ukraine. 104. Authority to ensure compensation to Ukraine using seized Russian sovereign assets and Russian aggressor state sovereign assets (a) Reporting on Russian assets (1) Notice required Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall, by means of such instructions or regulations as the President may prescribe, require any financial institution at which Russian sovereign assets are located, and that knows or should know of such assets, to provide notice of such assets, including relevant information required under section 501.603(b)(ii) of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), to the Secretary of the Treasury not later than 10 days after detection of such assets. (2) Report required (A) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 3 years, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the status of Russian sovereign assets with respect to which notice has been provided to the Secretary of the Treasury under paragraph (1). (B) Form The report required by subparagraph (A) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (b) Seizure or transfer of assets (1) Seizure of Russian aggressor state sovereign assets On and after the date that is 30 days after the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees the certification described in subsection (c), the President may seize, confiscate, transfer, or vest any Russian aggressor state sovereign assets, in whole or in part, and including any interest or interests in such assets, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States for the purpose of transferring those funds to the Ukraine Support Fund established under subsection (d). (2) Vesting For funds confiscated under paragraph (1), all right, title, and interest shall vest in the United States Government, provided that no use of those funds other than the use of those funds consistent with subsection (f). (3) Liquidation and deposit The President shall— (A) deposit any funds seized, transferred, or confiscated under paragraph (1) into the Ukraine Support Fund established under subsection (d); (B) liquidate or sell any other property seized, transferred, or confiscated under paragraph (1) and deposit the funds resulting from such liquidation or sale into the Ukraine Support Fund; and (C) make all such funds available for the purposes described in subsection (f). (4) Method of seizure, transfer, or confiscation The President may seize, transfer, confiscate or vest Russian aggressor state sovereign assets under paragraph (1) through instructions or licenses or in such other manner as the President determines appropriate. (c) Certification The certification described in this subsection, with respect to Russian aggressor state sovereign assets, is a certification that— (1) seizing, confiscating, transferring, or vesting Russian aggressor state sovereign assets for the benefit of Ukraine is in the national interests of the United States; (2) the President has meaningfully coordinated with G7 leaders to take multilateral action with regard to any seizure, confiscation, vesting, or transfer of Russian sovereign assets for the benefit of Ukraine; and (3) either— (A) the President has received an official and legitimate request from a properly constituted international mechanism that includes the participation of the Government of Ukraine and the United States and that has been established for the purpose of, or otherwise tasked with, compensating Ukraine for damages arising or resulting from the internationally wrongful acts of the Russian Federation regarding the repurposing of sovereign assets of the Russian Federation; or (B) either— (i) the Russian Federation has not ceased its unlawful aggression against Ukraine; or (ii) the Russian Federation has ceased its unlawful aggression against Ukraine, but— (I) has not provided full compensation to Ukraine for harms resulting from the internationally wrongful acts of the Russian Federation’s; and (II) is not participating in a bona fide process to provide full compensation to Ukraine for harms resulting from Russian aggression. (d) Establishment of the Ukraine Support Fund (1) Ukraine support fund The President shall establish an account, to be known as the Ukraine Support Fund (2) Use of funds The funds in the accounts established under paragraph (1) shall be available to be used only as specified in subsection (f). (e) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to provide the President with the authority to seize, transfer, confiscate, or vest title to foreign sovereign assets that are not Russian aggressor state sovereign assets in the United States or transfer any foreign sovereign assets to any recipient for any use other than the uses described in this Act. (f) Further transfer and use of funds (1) In general Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), Funds in the Ukraine Support Fund shall be available to the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, for the purpose of providing assistance to Ukraine for the damage resulting from the unlawful invasion by the Russian Federation that began on February 24, 2022. (2) Specific permissible uses Subject to paragraph (3), the following are permissible uses of the funds in the Ukraine Support Fund pursuant to paragraph (1): (A) Making contributions to an international body, fund, or mechanism established consistent with section 105(a) that is charged with determining and administering compensation or providing assistance to Ukraine. (B) Supporting reconstruction, rebuilding, and recovery efforts in Ukraine. (C) Providing economic and humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine. (3) Notification (A) In general The Secretary of State shall notify the appropriate congressional committees not fewer than 15 days before providing any funds from the Ukraine Support Fund to any other account for the purposes described in paragraph (1). (B) Elements A notification under subparagraph (A) with respect to the transfer of funds to another account pursuant to paragraph (1) shall specify— (i) the amount of funds to be provided; (ii) the specific purpose for which such funds are provided; and (iii) the recipient of those funds. (g) Limitation on transfer of funds No funds may be transferred or otherwise expended from the Ukraine Support Fund pursuant to subsection (f) unless the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that— (1) a plan exists to ensure transparency and accountability for all funds transferred to and from any account receiving the funds; and (2) the President has transmitted the plan required under paragraph (1) to the appropriate congressional committees in writing. (h) Joint resolution of disapproval No funds may be transferred pursuant to subsection (f) if, within 15 days of receipt of the notification required under subsection (f)(3), a joint resolution is enacted into law prohibiting such transfer. (i) Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than every 180 days thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following: (1) An accounting of funds in the Ukraine Support Fund. (2) Any information regarding the disposition of funds in any account to which funds have been transferred pursuant to subsection (f) that has been transmitted to the President by the institution housing said account during the period covered by the report. (3) A description of United States multilateral and bilateral diplomatic engagement with allies and partners of the United States that also have immobilized Russian sovereign assets to compensate for damages caused by the Russian Federation’s internationally wrongful acts during the period covered by the report. (4) An outline of steps taken to carry out the establishment of the international mechanism described by section 105(a) during the period covered by the report. (j) Exception for united states obligations under treaties The authorities provided by this section may not be exercised in a manner inconsistent with the obligations of the United States under— (1) the Convention on Diplomatic Relations, done at Vienna April 18, 1961, and entered into force April 24, 1964 (23 UST 3227); (2) the Convention on Consular Relations, done at Vienna April 24, 1963, and entered into force on March 19, 1967 (21 UST 77); (3) the Agreement Regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947 (TIAS 1676); or (4) any other international agreement to which the United States is a state party on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (k) Judicial review (1) Exclusiveness of remedy Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any action taken under this section shall not be subject to judicial review, except as provided in this subsection. (2) Limitations for filing claims A claim may only be brought with respect to an action under this section— (A) that alleges that the action will deny rights under the Constitution of the United States; and (B) if the claim is brought not later than 60 days after the date of such action. (3) Jurisdiction (A) In general A claim under paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be barred unless a complaint is filed prior to the expiration of such time limits in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. (B) Appeal An appeal of an order of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued pursuant to a claim brought under this subsection shall be taken by a notice of appeal filed with the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit not later than 10 days after the date on which the order is entered. (C) Expedited consideration It shall be the duty of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to advance on the docket and to expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of any claim brought under this subsection. (l) Sunset The authorities conferred under this section shall terminate on the earlier of— (1) the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date that is 120 days after the date on which the President determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that— (A) the Russian Federation has reached an agreement relating to the respective withdrawal of Russian forces and cessation of military hostilities that is accepted by the free and independent Government of Ukraine; and (B) (i) full compensation has been made to Ukraine for harms resulting from the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation; (ii) the Russian Federation is participating in a bona fide international mechanism that, by agreement, will discharge the obligations of the Russian Federation to compensate Ukraine for all amounts determined to be owed to Ukraine; or (iii) the Russian Federation’s obligation to compensate Ukraine for the damage caused by the Russian Federation’s aggression has been resolved pursuant to an agreement between the Russian Federation and the Government of Ukraine. 105. International mechanism to use Russian sovereign assets and Russian aggressor state sovereign assets to provide for the reconstruction of Ukraine (a) In general The President shall take such actions as the President determines appropriate to coordinate with the G7, the European Union, Australia, and other partners and allies of the United States regarding the disposition of immobilized Russian aggressor state sovereign assets, including seeking to establish an international mechanism with foreign partners, including Ukraine, the G7, the European Union, Australia, and other partners and allies of the United States, for the purpose of assisting Ukraine, which may include the establishment of an international fund to be known as the Ukraine Compensation Fund (1) supporting a register of damage to serve as a record of evidence and for assessment of the financially assessable damages to Ukraine resulting from the invasions of Ukraine by the Russian Federation and operations or actions in support thereof; (2) establishing a mechanism to compensate Ukraine for damages caused by Russia’s internationally wrongful acts connected with the invasions of Ukraine; (3) ensuring distribution of those assets or the proceeds of those assets based on determinations under that mechanism; and (4) taking such other actions as may be necessary to carry out this section. (b) Authorization for deposit in the Ukraine Compensation Fund Upon the President reaching an agreement or arrangement to establish a common international mechanism pursuant to subsection (a) or at any time thereafter, the Secretary of State may, pursuant to the authority conferred by and subject to the limitations described in section 104(f) and subject to the limitations described in subsection (e), transfer funds from the Ukraine Support Fund established under section 104(d) to a fund or mechanism established consistent with subsection (a). (c) Notification The President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees not later than 30 days after entering into any new bilateral or multilateral agreement or arrangement under subsection (a). (d) Good governance The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall— (1) seek to ensure that any fund or mechanism established consistent with subsection (a) operates in accordance with established international accounting principles; (2) seek to ensure that any fund or mechanism established consistent with subsection (a) is— (A) staffed, operated, and administered in accordance with established accounting rules and governance procedures, including providing for payment of reasonable expenses from the fund for the governance and operation of the fund and the tribunal; (B) operated transparently as to all funds transfers, filings, and decisions; and (C) audited on a regular basis by an independent auditor, in accordance with internationally accepted accounting and auditing standards; (3) seek to ensure that any audits of any fund or mechanism established consistent with subsection (a) shall be made available to the public; and (4) ensure that any audits of any fund or mechanism established consistent with subsection (a) shall be reviewed and reported on by the Government Accountability Office to the appropriate congressional committees and the public. (e) Limitation on transfer of funds No funds may be transferred from the Ukraine Support Fund to a fund or mechanism established consistent with subsection (a) unless the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that— (1) the institution housing the fund or mechanism has a plan to ensure transparency and accountability for all funds transferred to and from the fund or mechanism established consistent with subsection (a); and (2) the President has transmitted the plan required under paragraph (1) to the appropriate congressional committees in writing. (f) Joint resolution of disapproval No funds may be transferred from the Ukraine Support Fund to a fund or mechanism established consistent with subsection (a) if, within 30 days of receipt of the notification required under subsection (c)(2), a joint resolution is enacted prohibiting the transfer. (g) Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than every 90 days thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following: (1) An accounting of funds in any fund or mechanism established consistent with subsection (a). (2) Any information regarding the disposition of any such fund or mechanism that has been transmitted to the President by the institution housing the fund or mechanism during the period covered by the report. (3) A description of United States multilateral and bilateral diplomatic engagement with allies and partners of the United States that also have immobilized Russian sovereign assets to allow for compensation for Ukraine during the period covered by the report. (4) An outline of steps taken to carry out this section during the period covered by the report. 106. Report on use of transferred Russian sovereign assets for reconstruction Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains— (1) the amount and source of Russian sovereign assets seized, transferred, or confiscated pursuant to section 104(b); (2) the amount and source of funds deposited into the Ukraine Support Fund under section 104(b)(3); and (3) a detailed description and accounting of how such funds were used to meet the purposes described in section 104(f). 107. Assessment by Secretary of State and Administrator of USAID on reconstruction and rebuilding needs of Ukraine (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the most pressing needs of Ukraine for reconstruction, rebuilding, and humanitarian aid. (b) Elements The assessment required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An estimate of the rebuilding and reconstruction needs of Ukraine, as of the date of the assessment, resulting from the unlawful invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, including— (A) a description of the sources and methods for the estimate; and (B) an identification of the locations or regions in Ukraine with the most pressing needs. (2) An estimate of the humanitarian needs, as of the date of the assessment, of the people of Ukraine, including Ukrainians residing inside the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine or outside those borders, resulting from the unlawful invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. (3) An assessment of the extent to which the needs described in paragraphs (1) and (2) have been met or funded, by any source, as of the date of the assessment. (4) A plan to engage in robust multilateral and bilateral diplomacy to ensure that allies and partners of the United States, particularly in the European Union as Ukraine seeks accession to the European Union, increase their commitment to Ukraine’s reconstruction. (5) An identification of which such needs should be prioritized, including any assessment or request by the Government of Ukraine with respect to the prioritization of such needs. 108. Extensions Section 5(a) of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–441 six years 12 years C Other Matters 1. Report and imposition of sanctions to harmonize with allied sanctions (a) Report required Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report identifying— (1) each foreign person currently subject to— (A) sanctions issued by the European Union pursuant to European Union Council Regulation No. 269/2014 of 17 March, 2014, as amended; or (B) sanctions issued by the United Kingdom pursuant to the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, as amended; and (2) each such foreign person that also meets the criteria for imposition of sanctions by the United States pursuant to— (A) the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act of 2016 ( 22 U.S.C. 10101 et seq. (B) Executive Order 14024 ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 (C) Executive Order 14068 ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 (D) Executive Order 14071 ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 (b) Imposition of sanctions The President shall impose the sanctions authorized by the applicable provision of law listed in subsection (a)(2) with respect to each foreign person identified in the report required under subsection (a)(1) who is not already subject to sanctions under United States law pursuant to one or more statutory sanctions authorities as of the date of the submission of such report. D Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act 1. Short title This division may be cited as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act 2. Prohibition of foreign adversary controlled applications (a) In general (1) Prohibition of foreign adversary controlled applications It shall be unlawful for an entity to distribute, maintain, or update (or enable the distribution, maintenance, or updating of) a foreign adversary controlled application by carrying out, within the land or maritime borders of the United States, any of the following: (A) Providing services to distribute, maintain, or update such foreign adversary controlled application (including any source code of such application) by means of a marketplace (including an online mobile application store) through which users within the land or maritime borders of the United States may access, maintain, or update such application. (B) Providing internet hosting services to enable the distribution, maintenance, or updating of such foreign adversary controlled application for users within the land or maritime borders of the United States. (2) Applicability Subject to paragraph (3), this subsection shall apply— (A) in the case of an application that satisfies the definition of a foreign adversary controlled application pursuant to subsection (g)(3)(A), beginning on the date that is 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) in the case of an application that satisfies the definition of a foreign adversary controlled application pursuant to subsection (g)(3)(B), beginning on the date that is 270 days after the date of the relevant determination of the President under such subsection. (3) Extension With respect to a foreign adversary controlled application, the President may grant a 1-time extension of not more than 90 days with respect to the date on which this subsection would otherwise apply to such application pursuant to paragraph (2), if the President certifies to Congress that— (A) a path to executing a qualified divestiture has been identified with respect to such application; (B) evidence of significant progress toward executing such qualified divestiture has been produced with respect to such application; and (C) there are in place the relevant binding legal agreements to enable execution of such qualified divestiture during the period of such extension. (b) Data and information portability to alternative applications Before the date on which a prohibition under subsection (a) applies to a foreign adversary controlled application, the entity that owns or controls such application shall provide, upon request by a user of such application within the land or maritime borders of United States, to such user all the available data related to the account of such user with respect to such application. Such data shall be provided in a machine readable format and shall include any data maintained by such application with respect to the account of such user, including content (including posts, photos, and videos) and all other account information. (c) Exemptions (1) Exemptions for qualified divestitures Subsection (a)— (A) does not apply to a foreign adversary controlled application with respect to which a qualified divestiture is executed before the date on which a prohibition under subsection (a) would begin to apply to such application; and (B) shall cease to apply in the case of a foreign adversary controlled application with respect to which a qualified divestiture is executed after the date on which a prohibition under subsection (a) applies to such application. (2) Exemptions for certain necessary services Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to services provided with respect to a foreign adversary controlled application that are necessary for an entity to attain compliance with such subsections. (d) Enforcement (1) Civil penalties (A) Foreign adversary controlled application violations An entity that violates subsection (a) shall be subject to pay a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed the amount that results from multiplying $5,000 by the number of users within the land or maritime borders of the United States determined to have accessed, maintained, or updated a foreign adversary controlled application as a result of such violation. (B) Data and information violations An entity that violates subsection (b) shall be subject to pay a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed the amount that results from multiplying $500 by the number of users within the land or maritime borders of the United States affected by such violation. (2) Actions by Attorney General The Attorney General— (A) shall conduct investigations related to potential violations of subsection (a) or (b), and, if such an investigation results in a determination that a violation has occurred, the Attorney General shall pursue enforcement under paragraph (1); and (B) may bring an action in an appropriate district court of the United States for appropriate relief, including civil penalties under paragraph (1) or declaratory and injunctive relief. (e) Severability (1) In general If any provision of this section or the application of this section to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this section that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. (2) Subsequent determinations If the application of any provision of this section is held invalid with respect to a foreign adversary controlled application that satisfies the definition of such term pursuant to subsection (g)(3)(A), such invalidity shall not affect or preclude the application of the same provision of this section to such foreign adversary controlled application by means of a subsequent determination pursuant to subsection (g)(3)(B). (f) Rule of construction Nothing in this division may be construed— (1) to authorize the Attorney General to pursue enforcement, under this section, other than enforcement of subsection (a) or (b); (2) to authorize the Attorney General to pursue enforcement, under this section, against an individual user of a foreign adversary controlled application; or (3) except as expressly provided herein, to alter or affect any other authority provided by or established under another provision of Federal law. (g) Definitions In this section: (1) Controlled by a foreign adversary The term controlled by a foreign adversary (A) a foreign person that is domiciled in, is headquartered in, has its principal place of business in, or is organized under the laws of a foreign adversary country; (B) an entity with respect to which a foreign person or combination of foreign persons described in subparagraph (A) directly or indirectly own at least a 20 percent stake; or (C) a person subject to the direction or control of a foreign person or entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B). (2) Covered company (A) In general The term covered company (i) permits a user to create an account or profile to generate, share, and view text, images, videos, real-time communications, or similar content; (ii) has more than 1,000,000 monthly active users with respect to at least 2 of the 3 months preceding the date on which a relevant determination of the President is made pursuant to paragraph (3)(B); (iii) enables 1 or more users to generate or distribute content that can be viewed by other users of the website, desktop application, mobile application, or augmented or immersive technology application; and (iv) enables 1 or more users to view content generated by other users of the website, desktop application, mobile application, or augmented or immersive technology application. (B) Exclusion The term covered company (3) Foreign adversary controlled application The term foreign adversary controlled application (A) any of— (i) ByteDance, Ltd.; (ii) TikTok; (iii) a subsidiary of or a successor to an entity identified in clause (i) or (ii) that is controlled by a foreign adversary; or (iv) an entity owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by an entity identified in clause (i), (ii), or (iii); or (B) a covered company that— (i) is controlled by a foreign adversary; and (ii) that is determined by the President to present a significant threat to the national security of the United States following the issuance of— (I) a public notice proposing such determination; and (II) a public report to Congress, submitted not less than 30 days before such determination, describing the specific national security concern involved and containing a classified annex and a description of what assets would need to be divested to execute a qualified divestiture. (4) Foreign adversary country The term foreign adversary country (5) Internet hosting service The term internet hosting service (6) Qualified divestiture The term qualified divestiture (A) the President determines, through an interagency process, would result in the relevant foreign adversary controlled application no longer being controlled by a foreign adversary; and (B) the President determines, through an interagency process, precludes the establishment or maintenance of any operational relationship between the United States operations of the relevant foreign adversary controlled application and any formerly affiliated entities that are controlled by a foreign adversary, including any cooperation with respect to the operation of a content recommendation algorithm or an agreement with respect to data sharing. (7) Source code The term source code (8) United states The term United States 3. Judicial review (a) Right of action A petition for review challenging this division or any action, finding, or determination under this division may be filed only in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. (b) Exclusive jurisdiction The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any challenge to this division or any action, finding, or determination under this division. (c) Statute of limitations A challenge may only be brought— (1) in the case of a challenge to this division, not later than 165 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) in the case of a challenge to any action, finding, or determination under this division, not later than 90 days after the date of such action, finding, or determination. E Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 1. Short title This division may be cited as the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 2. Prohibition on transfer of personally identifiable sensitive data of United States individuals to foreign adversaries (a) Prohibition It shall be unlawful for a data broker to sell, license, rent, trade, transfer, release, disclose, provide access to, or otherwise make available personally identifiable sensitive data of a United States individual to— (1) any foreign adversary country; or (2) any entity that is controlled by a foreign adversary. (b) Enforcement by Federal Trade Commission (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or a deceptive act or practice under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B) (2) Powers of Commission (A) In general The 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. (B) Privileges and immunities 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. (3) Authority preserved Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission (2) Controlled by a foreign adversary The term controlled by a foreign adversary (A) a foreign person that is domiciled in, is headquartered in, has its principal place of business in, or is organized under the laws of a foreign adversary country; (B) an entity with respect to which a foreign person or combination of foreign persons described in subparagraph (A) directly or indirectly own at least a 20 percent stake; or (C) a person subject to the direction or control of a foreign person or entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B). (3) Data broker (A) In general The term data broker (B) Exclusion The term data broker (i) is transmitting data of a United States individual, including communications of such an individual, at the request or direction of such individual; (ii) is providing, maintaining, or offering a product or service with respect to which personally identifiable sensitive data, or access to such data, is not the product or service; (iii) is reporting or publishing news or information that concerns local, national, or international events or other matters of public interest; (iv) is reporting, publishing, or otherwise making available news or information that is available to the general public— (I) including information from— (aa) a book, magazine, telephone book, or online directory; (bb) a motion picture; (cc) a television, internet, or radio program; (dd) the news media; or (ee) an internet site that is available to the general public on an unrestricted basis; and (II) not including an obscene visual depiction (as such term is used in section 1460 of title 18, United States Code); or (v) is acting as a service provider. (4) Foreign adversary country The term foreign adversary country (5) Personally identifiable sensitive data The term personally identifiable sensitive data (6) Precise geolocation information The term precise geolocation information (A) is derived from a device or technology of an individual; and (B) reveals the past or present physical location of an individual or device that identifies or is linked or reasonably linkable to 1 or more individuals, with sufficient precision to identify street level location information of an individual or device or the location of an individual or device within a range of 1,850 feet or less. (7) Sensitive data The term sensitive data (A) A government-issued identifier, such as a Social Security number, passport number, or driver’s license number. (B) Any information that describes or reveals the past, present, or future physical health, mental health, disability, diagnosis, or healthcare condition or treatment of an individual. (C) A financial account number, debit card number, credit card number, or information that describes or reveals the income level or bank account balances of an individual. (D) Biometric information. (E) Genetic information. (F) Precise geolocation information. (G) An individual’s private communications such as voicemails, emails, texts, direct messages, mail, voice communications, and video communications, or information identifying the parties to such communications or pertaining to the transmission of such communications, including telephone numbers called, telephone numbers from which calls were placed, the time calls were made, call duration, and location information of the parties to the call. (H) Account or device log-in credentials, or security or access codes for an account or device. (I) Information identifying the sexual behavior of an individual. (J) Calendar information, address book information, phone or text logs, photos, audio recordings, or videos, maintained for private use by an individual, regardless of whether such information is stored on the individual’s device or is accessible from that device and is backed up in a separate location. (K) A photograph, film, video recording, or other similar medium that shows the naked or undergarment-clad private area of an individual. (L) Information revealing the video content requested or selected by an individual. (M) Information about an individual under the age of 17. (N) An individual’s race, color, ethnicity, or religion. (O) Information identifying an individual’s online activities over time and across websites or online services. (P) Information that reveals the status of an individual as a member of the Armed Forces. (Q) Any other data that a data broker sells, licenses, rents, trades, transfers, releases, discloses, provides access to, or otherwise makes available to a foreign adversary country, or entity that is controlled by a foreign adversary, for the purpose of identifying the types of data listed in subparagraphs (A) through (P). (8) Service provider The term service provider (A) collects, processes, or transfers data on behalf of, and at the direction of— (i) an individual or entity that is not a foreign adversary country or controlled by a foreign adversary; or (ii) a Federal, State, Tribal, territorial, or local government entity; and (B) receives data from or on behalf of an individual or entity described in subparagraph (A)(i) or a Federal, State, Tribal, territorial, or local government entity. (9) United States individual The term United States individual (d) Effective date This section shall take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. F SHIP Act 1. Short title This division may be cited as the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act SHIP Act 2. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— (1) to deny Iran the ability to engage in destabilizing activities, support international terrorism, fund the development and acquisition of weapons of mass destruction and the means to deliver such weapons by limiting export of petroleum and petroleum products by Iran; (2) to deny Iran funds to oppress and commit human rights violations against the Iranian people assembling to peacefully redress the Iranian regime; (3) to fully enforce sanctions against those entities which provide support to the Iranian energy sector; and (4) to counter Iran’s actions to finance and facilitate the participation of foreign terrorist organizations in ongoing conflicts and illicit activities due to the threat such actions pose to the vital national interests of the United States. 3. Imposition of sanctions with respect to Iranian petroleum (a) In general On and after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and except as provided in subsection (e)(2), the President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (c) with respect to each foreign person that the President determines knowingly engaged, on or after such date of enactment, in an activity described in subsection (b). (b) Activities described A foreign person engages in an activity described in this subsection if the foreign person— (1) owns or operates a foreign port at which, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, such person knowingly permits to dock a vessel— (A) that is included on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury for transporting Iranian crude oil or petroleum products; or (B) of which the operator or owner of such vessel otherwise knowingly engages in a significant transaction involving such vessel to transport, offload, or deal in significant transactions in condensate, refined, or unrefined petroleum products, or other petrochemical products originating from the Islamic Republic of Iran; (2) owns or operates a vessel through which such owner knowingly conducts a ship to ship transfer involving a significant transaction of any petroleum product originating from the Islamic Republic of Iran; (3) owns or operates a refinery through which such owner knowingly engages in a significant transaction to process, refine, or otherwise deal in any petroleum product originating from the Islamic Republic of Iran; (4) is a covered family member of a foreign person described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3); or (5) is owned or controlled by a foreign person described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3), and knowingly engages in an activity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). (c) Sanctions described The sanctions described in this subsection with respect to a foreign person described in subsection (a) are the following: (1) Sanctions on foreign vessels Subject to such regulations as the President may prescribe, the President may prohibit a vessel described in subsection (b)(1)(A) or (b)(1)(B) from landing at any port in the United States— (A) with respect to a vessel described in subsection (b)(1)(A), for a period of not more than 2 years beginning on the date on which the President imposes sanctions with respect to a related foreign port described in subsection (b)(1)(A); and (B) with respect to a vessel described in subsection (b)(1)(B), for a period of not more than 2 years. (2) Blocking of property The President shall exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (3) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole (A) Visas, admission, or parole An alien described in subsection (a) is— (i) inadmissible to the United States; (ii) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (iii) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. (B) Current visas revoked (i) In general An alien described in subsection (a) is subject to revocation of any visa or other entry documentation regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued. (ii) Immediate effect A revocation under clause (i) shall take effect immediately and automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien’s possession. (C) Exceptions Sanctions under this paragraph shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the United States is necessary— (i) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (ii) to carry out or assist law enforcement activity in the United States. (4) Penalties The penalties provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1705 (d) Rules of construction (1) For purposes of determinations under subsection (a) that a foreign person engaged in activities described in subsection (b), a foreign person shall not be determined to know that petroleum or petroleum products originated from Iran if such person relied on a certificate of origin or other documentation confirming that the origin of the petroleum or petroleum products was a country other than Iran, unless such person knew or had reason to know that such documentation was falsified. (2) Nothing in this division shall be construed to affect the availability of any existing authorities to issue waivers, exceptions, exemptions, licenses, or other authorization. (e) Implementation; regulations (1) In general The President may exercise all authorities under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) for purposes of carrying out this section. (2) Deadline for regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary for the implementation of this division. (3) Notification to congress Not later than 10 days before the prescription of regulations under paragraph (2), the President shall brief and provide written notification to the appropriate congressional committees regarding— (A) the proposed regulations; and (B) the specific provisions of this division that the regulations are implementing. (f) Exception for humanitarian assistance (1) In general Sanctions under this section shall not apply to— (A) the conduct or facilitation of a transaction for the provision of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical devices, or humanitarian assistance, or for humanitarian purposes; or (B) transactions that are necessary for or related to the activities described in subparagraph (A). (2) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Agricultural commodity The term agricultural commodity 7 U.S.C. 5602 (B) Medical device The term medical device device 21 U.S.C. 321 (C) Medicine The term medicine drug 21 U.S.C. 321 (g) Exception for safety of vessels and crew Sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to a person providing provisions to a vessel otherwise subject to sanctions under this section if such provisions are intended for the safety and care of the crew aboard the vessel, the protection of human life aboard the vessel, or the maintenance of the vessel to avoid any environmental or other significant damage. (h) Waiver (1) In general The President may, on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed 180 days each, waive the application of sanctions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this section if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees, not later than 15 days after such waiver is to take effect, that the waiver is vital to the national interests of the United States. (2) Special rule The President shall not be required to impose sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person described in subsection (a) if the President certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that the foreign person— (A) is no longer engaging in activities described in subsection (b); or (B) has taken and is continuing to take significant, verifiable steps toward permanently terminating such activities. (i) Termination The authorities provided by this section shall cease to have effect on and after the date that is 30 days after the date on which the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that— (1) the Government of Iran no longer repeatedly provides support for international terrorism as determined by the Secretary of State pursuant to— (A) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 ( 50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A) (B) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2371 (C) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2780 (D) any other provision of law; and (2) Iran has ceased the pursuit, acquisition, and development of, and verifiably dismantled, its nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, ballistic missiles, and ballistic missile launch technology. 4. Report on Iranian petroleum and petroleum products exports (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the date described in subsection (d), the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing Iran’s growing exports of petroleum and petroleum products, that includes the following: (1) An analysis of Iran’s exports and sale of petroleum and petroleum products, including— (A) an estimate of Iran’s petroleum export and sale revenue per year since 2018; (B) an estimate of Iran’s petroleum export and sale revenue to China per year since 2018; (C) the amount of petroleum and crude oil barrels exported per year since 2018; (D) the amount of petroleum and crude oil barrels exported to China per year since 2018; (E) the amount of petroleum and crude oil barrels exported to countries other than China per year since 2018; (F) the average price per petroleum and crude oil barrel exported per year since 2018; and (G) the average price per petroleum and crude oil barrel exported to China per year since 2018. (2) An analysis of Iran’s labeling practices of exported petroleum and petroleum products. (3) A description of companies involved in the exporting and sale of Iranian petroleum and petroleum products. (4) A description of ships involved in the exporting and sale of Iranian petroleum and petroleum products. (5) A description of ports involved in the exporting and sale of Iranian petroleum and petroleum products. (b) Form The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. (c) Publication The unclassified portion of the report required by subsection (a) shall be posted on a publicly available website of the Energy Information Administration. (d) Termination The requirement to submit reports under this section shall be terminated on the date on which the President makes the certification described in section 3(f). 5. Strategy to counter role of the People’s Republic of China in evasion of sanctions with respect to Iran (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a written strategy, and provide to those committees an accompanying briefing, on the role of the People’s Republic of China in evasion of sanctions imposed by the United States with respect to Iranian-origin petroleum products that includes an assessment of options— (1) to strengthen the enforcement of such sanctions; and (2) to expand sanctions designations targeting the involvement of the People’s Republic of China in the production, transportation, storage, refining, and sale of Iranian-origin petroleum products. (b) Elements The strategy required by subsection (a) shall include— (1) a description and assessment of the use of sanctions in effect before the date of the enactment of this Act to target individuals and entities of the People’s Republic of China that are directly or indirectly associated with smuggling of Iranian-origin petroleum products; (2) an assessment of— (A) Iranian-owned entities operating in the People’s Republic of China and involved in petroleum refining supply chains; (B) the People’s Republic of China’s role in global petroleum refining supply chains; (C) how the People’s Republic of China leverages its role in global petroleum supply chains to achieve political objectives; (D) the People’s Republic of China’s petroleum importing and exporting partners; (E) what percent of the People’s Republic of China’s energy consumption is linked to illegally imported Iranian-origin petroleum products; and (F) what level of influence the Chinese Communist Party holds over non-state, semi-independent teapot (3) a detailed plan for— (A) monitoring the maritime domain for sanctionable activity related to smuggling of Iranian-origin petroleum products; (B) identifying the individuals, entities, and vessels engaging in sanctionable activity related to Iranian-origin petroleum products, including— (i) vessels— (I) transporting petrochemicals subject to sanctions; (II) conducting ship-to-ship transfers of such petrochemicals; (III) with deactivated automatic identification systems; or (IV) that engage in flag hopping (ii) individuals or entities— (I) storing petrochemicals subject to sanctions; or (II) refining or otherwise processing such petrochemicals; and (iii) through the use of port entry and docking permission of vessels subject to sanctions; (C) deterring individuals and entities from violating sanctions by educating and engaging— (i) insurance providers; (ii) parent companies; and (iii) vessel operators; (D) collaborating with allies and partners of the United States engaged in the Arabian Peninsula, including through standing or new maritime task forces, to build sanctions enforcement capacity through assistance and training to defense and law enforcement services; and (E) using public communications and global diplomatic engagements to highlight the role of illicit petroleum product smuggling in bolstering Iran’s support for terrorism and its nuclear program; and (4) an assessment of— (A) the total number of vessels smuggling Iranian-origin petroleum products; (B) the total number of vessels smuggling such petroleum products destined for the People’s Republic of China; (C) the number of vessels smuggling such petroleum products specifically from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; (D) interference by the People’s Republic of China with attempts by the United States to investigate or enforce sanctions on illicit Iranian petroleum product exports; (E) the effectiveness of the use of sanctions with respect to insurers of entities that own or operate vessels involved in smuggling Iranian-origin petroleum products; (F) the personnel and resources needed to enforce sanctions with respect to Iranian-origin petroleum products; and (G) the impact of smuggled illicit Iranian-origin petroleum products on global energy markets. (c) Form The strategy required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified index. 6. Definitions In this division: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (2) Covered family member The term covered family member G Fight Crime Act 1. Short title This division may be cited as the Fight and Combat Rampant Iranian Missile Exports Act Fight CRIME Act 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015) restricts certain missile-related activities and transfers to and from Iran, including all items, materials, equipment, goods, and technology set out in the Missile Technology Control Regime Annex, absent advance, case-by-case approval from the United Nations Security Council. (2) Iran has transferred Shahed and Mohajer drones, covered under the Missile Technology Control Regime Annex, to the Russian Federation, the Government of Ethiopia, and other Iran-aligned entities, including the Houthis in Yemen and militia units in Iraq, without prior authorization from the United Nations Security Council, in violation of the restrictions set forth in Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231. (3) Certain missile-related restrictions in Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 expired in October 2023, removing international legal restrictions on missile-related activities and transfers to and from Iran. 3. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— (1) to urgently seek the extension of missile-related restrictions set forth in Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015); (2) to use all available authorities to constrain Iran’s domestic ballistic missile production capabilities; (3) to combat and deter the transfer of conventional and non-conventional arms, equipment, material, and technology to, or from Iran, or involving the Government of Iran; and (4) to ensure countries, individuals, and entities engaged in, or attempting to engage in, the acquisition, facilitation, or development of arms and related components and technology subject to restrictions under Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 are held to account under United States and international law, including through the application and enforcement of sanctions and use of export controls, regardless of whether the restrictions under Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 remain in effect following their anticipated expiration in October 2023. 4. Report (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for two years, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report, with a classified annex if necessary, that includes the following: (1) A diplomatic strategy to secure the renewal of international restrictions on certain missile-related activities, including transfers to and from Iran set forth in Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015). (2) An analysis of how the expiration of missile-related restrictions set forth in Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 impacts the Government of Iran’s arms proliferation and malign activities, including as the restrictions relate to cooperation with, and support for, Iran-aligned entities and allied countries. (3) An assessment of the revenue, or in-kind benefits, accrued by the Government of Iran, or Iran-aligned entities, as a result of a lapse in missile-related restrictions set forth in Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231. (4) A detailed description of a United States strategy to deter, prevent, and disrupt the sale, purchase, or transfer of covered technology involving Iran absent restrictions pursuant to Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231. (5) An identification of any foreign person engaging in, enabling, or otherwise facilitating any activity involving Iran restricted under Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231, regardless of whether such restrictions remain in effect after October 2023. (6) A description of actions by the United Nations and other multilateral organizations, including the European Union, to hold accountable foreign persons that have violated the restrictions set forth in Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231, and efforts to prevent further violations of such restrictions. (7) A description of actions by individual member states of the United Nations Security Council to hold accountable foreign persons that have violated restrictions set forth in Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 and efforts to prevent further violations of such restrictions. (8) A description of actions by the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, or any other country to prevent, interfere with, or undermine efforts to hold accountable foreign persons that have violated the restrictions set forth in Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231, including actions to restrict United Nations-led investigations into suspected violations of such restrictions, or limit funding to relevant United Nations offices or experts. (9) An analysis of the foreign and domestic supply chains in Iran that directly or indirectly facilitate, support, or otherwise aid the Government of Iran’s drone or missile program, including storage, transportation, or flight-testing of related goods, technology, or components. (10) An identification of any foreign person, or network containing foreign persons, that enables, supports, or otherwise facilitates the operations or maintenance of any Iranian airline subject to United States sanctions or export control restrictions. (11) An assessment of how the continued operation of Iranian airlines subject to United States sanctions or export control restrictions impacts the Government of Iran’s ability to transport or develop arms, including covered technology. (b) Scope The initial report required by subsection (a) shall address the period beginning on January 1, 2021, and ending on the date that is 90 days after date of the enactment of this Act, and each subsequent report shall address the one-year period following the conclusion of the prior report. 5. Sanctions to combat the proliferation of Iranian missiles (a) In general The sanctions described in subsection (b) shall apply to any foreign person the President determines, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) knowingly engages in any effort to acquire, possess, develop, transport, transfer, or deploy covered technology to, from, or involving the Government of Iran or Iran-aligned entities, regardless of whether the restrictions set forth in Annex B to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015) remain in effect after October 2023; (2) knowingly provides entities owned or controlled by the Government of Iran or Iran-aligned entities with goods, technology, parts, or components, that may contribute to the development of covered technology; (3) knowingly participates in joint missile or drone development, including development of covered technology, with the Government of Iran or Iran-aligned entities, including technical training, storage, and transport; (4) knowingly imports, exports, or re-exports to, into, or from Iran, whether directly or indirectly, any significant arms or related materiel prohibited under paragraph (5) or (6) to Annex B of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015) as of April 1, 2023; (5) knowingly provides significant financial, material, or technological support to, or knowingly engages in a significant transaction with, a foreign person subject to sanctions for conduct described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4); or (6) is an adult family member of a person subject to sanctions for conduct described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4). (b) Sanctions described The sanctions described in this subsection are the following: (1) Blocking of property The President shall exercise all authorities granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (2) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole (A) Visas, admission, or parole An alien described in subsection (a) shall be— (i) inadmissible to the United States; (ii) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (iii) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et 16 seq.). (B) Current visas revoked (i) In general The visa or other entry documentation of any alien described in subsection (a) is subject to revocation regardless of the issue date of the visa or other entry documentation. (ii) Immediate effect A revocation under clause (i) shall, in accordance with section 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1201(i) (I) take effect immediately; and (II) cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the possession of the alien. (c) Penalties Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) or any regulation, license, or order issued pursuant to that subsection, shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1705 (d) Waiver The President may waive the application of sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person for renewable periods not to exceed 180 days only if, not later than 15 days after the date on which the waiver is to take effect, the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees a written determination and justification that the waiver is in the vital national security interests of the United States. (e) Implementation The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out any amendments made by this section. (f) Regulations (1) In general The President shall, not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, promulgate regulations as necessary for the implementation of this division and the amendments made by this division. (2) Notification to congress Not less than 10 days before the promulgation of regulations under subsection (a), the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the proposed regulations and the provisions of this division and the amendments made by this division that the regulations are implementing. (g) Exceptions (1) Exception for intelligence activities Sanctions under this section shall not apply to any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq. (2) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities Sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the United States is necessary— (A) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (B) to carry out or assist authorized law enforcement activity in the United States. (h) Termination of sanctions This section shall cease to be effective beginning on the date that is 30 days after the date on which the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that— (1) the Government of Iran no longer repeatedly provides support for international terrorism as determined by the Secretary of State pursuant to— (A) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 ( 50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A) (B) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2371 (C) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2780 (D) any other provision of law; and (2) Iran has ceased the pursuit, acquisition, and development of, and verifiably dismantled its, nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and ballistic missiles and ballistic missile launch technology. 6. Report to identify, and designation as foreign terrorist organizations of, Iranian persons that have attacked united states citizens using unmanned combat aerial vehicles (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that identifies, for the period specified in subsection (b), any Iranian person that has attacked a United States citizen using an unmanned combat aerial vehicle, as defined for the purpose of the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms. (b) Period specified The period specified in this subsection is— (1) for the initial report, the period— (A) beginning on October 27, 2023; and (B) ending on the date such report is submitted; and (2) for the second or a subsequent report, the period— (A) beginning on the date the preceding report was submitted; and (B) ending on the date such second or subsequent report is submitted. (c) Designation of persons as foreign terrorist organizations (1) In general The President shall designate any person identified in a report submitted under subsection (a) as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 (2) Revocation The President may not revoke a designation made under paragraph (1) until the date that is 4 years after the date of such designation. (d) Waiver The Secretary of State may waive the requirements of this section upon a determination and certification to the appropriate congressional committees that such a waiver is in the vital national security interests of the United States. (e) Sunset This section shall terminate on the date that is 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (f) Iranian person defined In this section, the term Iranian person (1) means an entity organized under the laws of Iran or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of Iran; and (2) includes the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. 7. Definitions In this division: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (2) Foreign person The term foreign person (A) means an individual or entity that is not a United States person; and (B) includes a foreign state (as such term is defined in section 1603 of title 28, United States Code). (3) Government of Iran The term Government of Iran (4) United states person The terms United States person (A) a United States citizen; (B) a permanent resident alien of the United States; (C) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity; or (D) a person in the United States. (5) Iran-aligned entity The term Iran-aligned entity (A) is controlled or significantly influenced by the Government of Iran; and (B) knowingly receives material or financial support from the Government of Iran, including Hezbollah, the Houthis, or any other proxy group that furthers Iran’s national security objectives. (6) Covered technology The term covered technology (A) any goods, technology, software, or related material specified in the Missile Technology Control Regime Annex, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) any additional goods, technology, software, or related material added to the Missile Technology Control Regime Annex after the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (7) Family member The term family member (A) a child, grandchild, parent, grandparent, sibling, or spouse; and (B) any spouse, widow, or widower of an individual described in subparagraph (A). (8) Knowingly The term knowingly 50 U.S.C. 1701 (9) Missile technology control regime The term Missile Technology Control Regime (10) Missile technology control regime annex The term Missile Technology Control Regime Annex H MAHSA Act 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act MAHSA Act 2. Imposition of sanctions on Iran’s supreme leader’s office, its appointees, and any affiliated persons (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Supreme Leader is an institution of the Islamic Republic of Iran. (2) The Supreme Leader holds ultimate authority over Iran’s judiciary and security apparatus, including the Ministry of Intelligence and Security, law enforcement forces under the Interior Ministry, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and the Basij, a nationwide volunteer paramilitary group subordinate to the IRGC, all of which have engaged in human rights abuses in Iran. Additionally the IRGC, a United States designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, which reports to the Supreme Leader, continues to perpetrate terrorism around the globe, including attempts to kill and kidnap American citizens on United States soil. (3) The Supreme Leader appoints the head of Iran’s judiciary. International observers continue to criticize the lack of independence of Iran’s judicial system and maintained that trials disregarded international standards of fairness. (4) The revolutionary courts, created by Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ruhollah Khomeini, within Iran’s judiciary, are chiefly responsible for hearing cases of political offenses, operate in parallel to Iran’s criminal justice system and routinely hold grossly unfair trials without due process, handing down predetermined verdicts and rubberstamping executions for political purpose. (5) The Iranian security and law enforcement forces engage in serious human rights abuse at the behest of the Supreme Leader. (6) Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi, sits at the helm of the most sanctioned cabinet in Iranian history which includes internationally sanctioned rights violators. Raisi has supported the recent crackdown on protestors and is a rights violator himself, having served on a death commission (7) On September 16, 2022, a 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini, died in the detention of the Morality Police after being beaten and detained for allegedly transgressing discriminatory dress codes for women. This tragic incident triggered widespread, pro-women’s rights, pro-democracy protests across all of Iran’s 31 provinces, calling for the end to Iran’s theocratic regime. (8) In the course of the protests, the Iranian security forces’ violent crackdown includes mass arrests, well documented beating of protestors, throttling of the internet and telecommunications services, and shooting protestors with live ammunition. Iranian security forces have reportedly killed hundreds of protestors and other civilians, including women and children, and wounded many more. (9) Iran’s Supreme Leader is the leader of the Axis of Resistance (b) Sense of congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United States shall stand with and support the people of Iran in their demand for fundamental human rights; (2) the United States shall continue to hold the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly the Supreme Leader and President, accountable for abuses of human rights, corruption, and export of terrorism; and (3) Iran must immediately end its gross violations of internationally recognized human rights. (c) In general (1) Determination and report required Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the President shall— (A) determine whether each foreign person described in subsection (d) meets the criteria for imposition of sanctions under one or more of the sanctions programs and authorities listed in paragraph (2); (B) impose applicable sanctions against any foreign person determined to meet the criteria for imposition of sanctions pursuant to subparagraph (A) under the sanctions programs and authorities listed in subparagraph (A) or (F) of subsection (c)(2) and pursue applicable sanctions against any foreign person determined to meet the criteria for imposition of sanctions pursuant to subparagraph (A) under the sanctions programs and authorities listed in subparagraph (B), (C), (D), or (E) of subsection (c)(2); and (C) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report in unclassified form, with a classified annex provided separately if needed, containing— (i) a list of all foreign persons described in subsection (d) that meet the criteria for imposition of sanctions under one or more of the sanctions programs and authorities listed in paragraph (2); and (ii) for each foreign person identified pursuant to clause (i)— (I) a list of each sanctions program or authority listed in paragraph (2) for which the person meets the criteria for imposition of sanctions; (II) a statement which, if any, of the sanctions authorized by any of the sanctions programs and authorities identified pursuant to subclause (I) have been imposed or will be imposed within 30 days of the submission of the report; and (III) with respect to which any of the sanctions authorized by any of the sanctions programs and authorities identified pursuant to subclause (I) have not been imposed and will not be imposed within 30 days of the submission of the report, the specific authority under which otherwise applicable sanctions are being waived, have otherwise been determined not to apply, or are not being imposed and a complete justification of the decision to waive or otherwise not apply the sanctions authorized by such sanctions programs and authorities. (2) Sanctions listed The sanctions listed in this paragraph are the following: (A) Sanctions described in section 105(c) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 ( 22 U.S.C. 8514(c) (B) Sanctions applicable with respect to a person pursuant to Executive Order 13553 ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 (C) Sanctions applicable with respect to a person pursuant to Executive Order 13224 ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 (D) Sanctions applicable with respect to a person pursuant to Executive Order 13818 (relating to blocking the property of persons involved in serious human rights abuse or corruption). (E) Sanctions applicable with respect to a person pursuant to Executive Order 13876 (relating to imposing sanctions with respect to Iran). (F) Penalties and visa bans applicable with respect to a person pursuant to section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021. (3) Form of determination The determination required by paragraph (1) shall be provided in an unclassified form but may contain a classified annex provided separately containing additional contextual information pertaining to justification for the issuance of any waiver issued, as described in paragraph (1)(C)(ii). The unclassified portion of such determination shall be made available on a publicly available internet website of the Federal Government. (d) Foreign persons described The foreign persons described in this subsection are the following: (1) The Supreme Leader of Iran and any official in the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran. (2) The President of Iran and any official in the Office of the President of Iran or the President’s cabinet, including cabinet ministers and executive vice presidents. (3) Any entity, including foundations and economic conglomerates, overseen by the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran which is complicit in financing or resourcing of human rights abuses or support for terrorism. (4) Any official of any entity owned or controlled by the Supreme Leader of Iran or the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran. (5) Any person determined by the President— (A) to be a person appointed by the Supreme Leader of Iran, the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, the President of Iran, or the Office of the President of Iran to a position as a state official of Iran, or as the head of any entity located in Iran or any entity located outside of Iran that is owned or controlled by one or more entities in Iran; (B) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to any sanctions program or authority listed in subsection (c)(2); (C) to be owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to any sanctions program or authority listed in subsection (c)(2); or (D) to be a member of the board of directors or a senior executive officer of any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to any sanctions program or authority listed in subsection (c)(2). (e) Congressional oversight (1) In general Not later than 60 days after receiving a request from the chairman and ranking member of one of the appropriate congressional committees with respect to whether a foreign person meets the criteria of a person described in subsection (d)(5), the President shall— (A) determine if the person meets such criteria; and (B) submit an unclassified report, with a classified annex provided separately if needed, to such chairman and ranking member with respect to such determination that includes a statement of whether or not the President imposed or intends to impose sanctions with respect to the person pursuant to any sanctions program or authority listed in subsection (c)(2). (2) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this subsection, the term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. 3. Severability If any provision of this division, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is found to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this division, or the application of that provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected. I Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act 1. Short title This division may be cited as the Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act 2. Statement of policy It shall be the policy of the United States— (1) to prevent Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion’s Den, or any affiliate or successor thereof from accessing its international support networks; and (2) to oppose Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion’s Den, or any affiliate or successor thereof from using goods, including medicine and dual use items, to smuggle weapons and other materials to further acts of terrorism, including against Israel. 3. Imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons supporting acts of terrorism or engaging in significant transactions with senior members of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic jihad and other Palestinian terrorist organizations (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (c) with respect to each foreign person that the President determines, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, engages in an activity described in subsection (b). (b) Activities described A foreign person engages in an activity described in this subsection if the foreign person knowingly— (1) assists in sponsoring or providing significant financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or other services to enable, acts of terrorism; or (2) engages, directly or indirectly, in a significant transaction with— (A) a senior member of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion’s Den, or any affiliate or successor thereof; or (B) a senior member of a foreign terrorist organization designated pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 (c) Sanctions described The President shall exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (d) Penalties The penalties provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1705 (e) Implementation; regulations (1) In general The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) for purposes of carrying out this section. (2) Regulations Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall issue regulations or other guidance as may be necessary for the implementation of this section. (f) Waiver The President may waive, on a case-by-case basis and for a period of not more than 180 days, the application of sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person only if, not later than 15 days prior to the date on which the waiver is to take effect, the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees a written determination and justification that the waiver is in the vital national security interests of the United States. (g) Humanitarian assistance (1) In general Sanctions under this section shall not apply to— (A) the conduct or facilitation of a transaction for the provision of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical devices, or humanitarian assistance, or for humanitarian purposes; or (B) transactions that are necessary for or related to the activities described in subparagraph (A). (2) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Agricultural commodity The term agricultural commodity 7 U.S.C. 5602 (B) Medical device The term medical device device 21 U.S.C. 321 (C) Medicine The term medicine drug 21 U.S.C. 321 (h) Rule of construction The authority to impose sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person is in addition to the authority to impose sanctions under any other provision of law with respect to a foreign person that directly or indirectly supports acts of international terrorism. 4. Imposition of measures with respect to foreign states providing support to Hamas, Palestinian Islamic jihad and other Palestinian terrorist organizations (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall impose the measures described in subsection (c) with respect to a foreign state if the President determines that the foreign state, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, engages in an activity described in subsection (b). (b) Activities described A foreign state engages in an activity described in this subsection if the foreign state knowingly— (1) provides significant material or financial support for acts of international terrorism, pursuant to— (A) section 1754(c) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 ( 50 U.S.C. 4813(c)(1)(A) (B) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2371 (C) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2780 (D) any other provision of law; (2) provides significant material support to Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion’s Den, or any affiliate or successor thereof; or (3) engages in a significant transaction that materially contributes, directly or indirectly, to the terrorist activities of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion’s Den, or any affiliate or successor thereof. (c) Measures described The measures described in this subsection with respect to a foreign state are the following: (1) The President shall suspend, for a period of at least 1 year, United States assistance to the foreign state. (2) The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director to each appropriate international financial institution to oppose, and vote against, for a period of 1 year, the extension by such institution of any loan or financial or technical assistance to the government of the foreign state. (3) The President shall prohibit the export of any item on the United States Munitions List (established pursuant to section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2778 (d) Penalties The penalties provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1705 (e) Waiver The President may waive, on a case-by-case basis and for a period of not more than 180 days, the application of measures under this section with respect to a foreign state only if, not later than 15 days prior to the date on which the waiver is to take effect, the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees a written determination and justification that the waiver is in the vital national security interests of the United States. (f) Implementation; regulations (1) In general The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) for purposes of carrying out this section. (2) Regulations Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall issue regulations or other guidance as may be necessary for the implementation of this section. (g) Additional exemptions (1) Status of forces agreements The President may exempt the application of measures under this section with respect to a foreign state if the application of such measures would prevent the United States from meeting the terms of any status of forces agreement to which the United States is a party or meeting other obligations relating to the basing of United States service members. (2) Authorized intelligence activities Measures under this section shall not apply with respect to any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq. (3) Humanitarian assistance (A) In general Measures under this section shall not apply to— (i) the conduct or facilitation of a transaction for the provision of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical devices, or humanitarian assistance, or for humanitarian purposes; or (ii) transactions that are necessary for or related to the activities described in clause (i). (B) Definitions In this subsection: (i) Agricultural commodity The term agricultural commodity 7 U.S.C. 5602 (ii) Medical device The term medical device device 21 U.S.C. 321 (iii) Medicine The term medicine drug 21 U.S.C. 321 (h) Rule of construction The authority to impose measures under this section with respect to a foreign state is in addition to the authority to impose measures under any other provision of law with respect to foreign states that directly or indirectly support acts of international terrorism. 5. Reports on activities to disrupt global fundraising, financing, and money laundering activities of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic jihad, al-aqsa martyrs brigade, the lion’s den or any affiliate or successor thereof (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes— (1) an assessment of the disposition of the assets and activities of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion’s Den, or any affiliate or successor thereof related to fundraising, financing, and money laundering worldwide; (2) a list of foreign states that knowingly providing material, financial, or technical support for, or goods or services to Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion’s Den, or any affiliate or successor thereof; (3) a list of foreign states in which Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion’s Den, or any affiliate or successor thereof conducts significant fundraising, financing, or money laundering activities; (4) a list of foreign states from which Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion’s Den, or any affiliate or successor thereof knowingly engaged in the transfer of surveillance equipment, electronic monitoring equipment, or other means to inhibit communication or the free flow of information in Gaza; and (5) with respect to each foreign state listed in paragraph (2), (3), or (4)— (A) a description of the steps the foreign state identified is taking adequate measures to restrict financial flows to Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion’s Den, or any affiliates or successors thereof; and (B) in the case of a foreign state failing to take adequate measures to restrict financial flows to Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion’s Den or any other designated entity engaged in significant act of terrorism threatening the peace and security of Israel— (i) an assessment of the reasons that government is not taking adequate measures to restrict financial flows to those entities; and (ii) a description of measures being taken by the United States Government to encourage the foreign state to restrict financial flows to those entities; and (b) Form Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form to the greatest extent possible, and may contain a classified annex. 6. Termination This division shall terminate on the earlier of— (1) the date that is 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date that is 30 days after the date on which the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that— (A) Hamas or any successor or affiliate thereof is no longer designated as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 (B) Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion’s Den, and any successor or affiliate thereof are no longer subject to sanctions pursuant to— (i) Executive Order No. 12947 (January 23, 1995; relating to prohibiting transactions with terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process); and (ii) Executive Order No. 13224 (September 23, 2001; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism); and (C) Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion’s Den, and any successor or affiliate thereof meet the criteria described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 9 of the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006 ( 22 U.S.C. 2378b 7. Definitions In this division: (1) Act of terrorism The term act of terrorism (A) involves a violent act or an act dangerous to human life, property, or infrastructure; and (B) appears to be intended to— (i) intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or (iii) affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, kidnapping, or hostage-taking. (2) Admitted The term admitted 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(13)(A) (3) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (4) Foreign state The term foreign state (5) Humanitarian aid The term humanitarian aid (6) Material support The term material support material support or resources (7) United states person The term United States person (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. J No Technology for Terror Act 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Technology for Terror Act 2. Application of foreign-direct product rules to Iran (a) In general Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, a foreign-produced item shall be subject to the Export Administration Regulations (pursuant to the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 ( 50 U.S.C. 4801 et seq. (1) meets— (A) the product scope requirements described in subsection (b); and (B) the destination scope requirements described in subsection (c); and (2) is exported, reexported, or in-country transferred to Iran from abroad or involves the Government of Iran. (b) Product scope requirements A foreign-produced item meets the product scope requirements of this subsection if the item— (1) is a direct product of United States-origin technology or software subject to the Export Administration Regulations that is specified in a covered Export Control Classification Number or is identified in supplement no. 7 to part 746 of the Export Administration Regulations; or (2) is produced by any plant or major component of a plant that is located outside the United States, if the plant or major component of a plant, whether made in the United States or a foreign country, itself is a direct product of United States-origin technology or software subject to the Export Administration Regulations that is specified in a covered Export Control Classification Number. (c) Destination scope requirements A foreign-produced item meets the destination scope requirements of this subsection if there is knowledge that the foreign-produced item is destined to Iran or will be incorporated into or used in the production or development of any part, component, or equipment subject to the Export Administration Regulations and produced in or destined to Iran. (d) License requirements (1) In general A license shall be required to export, reexport, or in-country transfer a foreign-produced item from abroad that meets the product scope requirements described in subsection (b) and the destination scope requirements described in subsection (c) and is subject to the Export Administration Regulations pursuant to this section. (2) Exceptions The license requirements of paragraph (1) shall not apply to— (A) food, medicine, or medical devices that are— (i) designated as EAR99; or (ii) not designated under or listed on the Commerce Control List; or (B) services, software, or hardware (other than services, software, or hardware for end-users owned or controlled by the Government of Iran) that are— (i) necessarily and ordinarily incident to communications; or (ii) designated as— (I) EAR99; or (II) Export Control Classification Number 5A992.c or 5D992.c, and classified in accordance with section 740.17 of title 15 Code of Federal Regulations; and (iii) subject to a general license issued by the Department of Commerce or Department of Treasury. (e) National interest waiver The Secretary of Commerce may waive the requirements imposed under this section if the Secretary— (1) determines that the waiver is in the national interests of the United States; and (2) submits to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report explaining which requirements are being waived and the reasons for the waiver. (f) Sunset The authority provided under this section shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (g) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commerce Control List (2) the term covered Export Control Classification Number (3) the terms Export Administration Regulations export reexport in-country transfer 50 U.S.C. 4801 (4) the terms direct product technology software major component knowledge production development part component equipment government end users K Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act 2. Statement of policy It shall be the policy of the United States to fully implement and enforce sanctions against terrorist organizations and other malign actors that use innocent civilians as human shields. 3. Modification and extension of Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (a) In general Section 3 of the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act ( Public Law 115–348 50 U.S.C. 1701 (1) in subsection (b)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) Each foreign person that the President determines, on or after the date of the enactment of the Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act— (A) is a member of Palestine Islamic Jihad or is knowingly acting on behalf of Palestine Islamic Jihad; and (B) knowingly orders, controls, or otherwise directs the use of civilians protected as such by the law of war to shield military objectives from attack. ; (2) by redesignating subsections (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (f), (g), (h), (i), and (j), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: (e) Congressional requests Not later than 120 days after receiving a request from the chairman and ranking member of one of the appropriate congressional committees with respect to whether a foreign person meets the criteria of a person described in subsection (b) or (c), the President shall— (1) determine if the person meets such criteria; and (2) submit a written justification to the chairman and ranking member detailing whether or not the President imposed or intends to impose sanctions described in subsection (b) or (c) with respect to such person. . (b) Definitions Section 4 of the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act ( Public Law 115–348 50 U.S.C. 1701 (1) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) Palestine Islamic Jihad The term Palestine Islamic Jihad (A) the entity known as Palestine Islamic Jihad and designated by the Secretary of State as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 (B) any person identified as an agent or instrumentality of Palestine Islamic Jihad on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury, the property or interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. . (c) Sunset Section 5 of the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act ( Public Law 115–348 50 U.S.C. 1701 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2030 (d) Severability The Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act ( Public Law 115–348 50 U.S.C. 1701 6. Severability If any provision of this Act, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is found to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, or the application of that provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected. . 4. Report on countering the use of human shields (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report that contains the following: (1) A description of the lessons learned from the United States and its allies and partners in addressing the use of human shields by terrorist organizations such as Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestine Islamic Jihad, and any other organization as determined by the Secretary of Defense. (2) A description of a specific plan and actions being taken by the Department of Defense to incorporate the lessons learned as identified in paragraph (1) into Department of Defense operating guidance, relevant capabilities, and tactics, techniques, and procedures to deter, counter, and address the challenge posed by the use of human shields and hold accountable terrorist organizations for the use of human shields. (3) A description of specific measures being developed and implemented by the United States Government to mobilize and leverage allied nations, including member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), to deter, counter, and hold accountable terrorist organizations for the use of human shields. (4) The current status of joint exercises, doctrine development, education, and training on countering the use of human shields in multinational centers of excellence. (5) The current status of participation of members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilian personnel in any multinational center of excellence for the purposes of countering the use of human shields. (6) The feasibility and advisability of beginning or continuing participation of members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilian personnel to promote the integration of joint exercises, doctrine development, education, and training on countering the use of human shields into multinational centers of excellence. (b) Definition In this section, the term multinational center of excellence 5. Confronting asymmetric and malicious cyber activities (a) In general On and after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President may impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person that the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State determine, on or after such date of enactment— (1) is responsible for or complicit in, or has engaged knowingly in, significant cyber-enabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States; (2) materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, any activity described in this subsection or any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this section; (3) is owned or controlled by, or has acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this section; or (4) has attempted to engage in any of the activities described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). (b) Sanctions described The sanctions described in this subsection are the following: (1) Inadmissibility to united states In the case of an alien— (A) ineligibility to receive a visa to enter the United States or to be admitted to the United States; or (B) if the individual has been issued a visa or other documentation, revocation, in accordance with section 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1201(i) (2) Blocking of property The blocking, in accordance with the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (c) Requests by appropriate congressional committees (1) In general Not later than 120 days after receiving a request that meets the requirements of paragraph (2) with respect to whether a foreign person has engaged in an activity described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State shall— (A) determine if that person has engaged in such an activity; and (B) submit a classified or unclassified report to the chairperson and ranking member of the committee or committees that submitted the request with respect to that determination that includes— (i) a statement of whether or not the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State imposed or intends to impose sanctions with respect to the person; (ii) if the President imposed or intends to impose sanctions, a description of those sanctions; and (iii) if the President does not intend to impose sanctions, a description of actions that meet the threshold for the President to impose sanctions. (2) Requirements A request under paragraph (1) with respect to whether a foreign person has engaged in an activity described in subsection (a) shall be submitted to the President in writing jointly by the chairperson and ranking member of one of the appropriate congressional committees. (d) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. 6. Sanctions with respect to threats to current or former united states officials (a) In general On and after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person the President determines has, on or after such date of enactment, ordered, directed, or taken material steps to carry out any use of violence or has attempted or threatened to use violence against any current or former official of the Government of the United States. (b) Sanctions described The sanctions described in this subsection are the following: (1) Inadmissibility to united states In the case of a foreign person who is an individual— (A) ineligibility to receive a visa to enter the United States or to be admitted to the United States; or (B) if the individual has been issued a visa or other documentation, revocation, in accordance with section 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1201(i) (2) Blocking of property The blocking, in accordance with the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (c) Enforcement of blocking of property A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of a sanction described in subsection (b)(2) that is imposed by the President or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out such a sanction shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1705 (d) Waiver The President may waive the application of sanctions under this section for renewable periods not to exceed 180 days if the President— (1) determines that such a waiver is in the vital national security interests of the United States; and (2) not less than 15 days before the granting of the waiver, submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notice of and justification for the waiver. (e) Termination and sunset (1) Termination of sanctions The President may terminate the application of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before the termination of the sanctions that— (A) credible information exists that the person did not engage in the activity for which sanctions were imposed; (B) the person has credibly demonstrated a significant change in behavior, has paid an appropriate consequence for the activity for which sanctions were imposed, and has credibly committed to not engage in an activity described in subsection (a) in the future; or (C) the termination of the sanctions is in the vital national security interests of the United States. (2) Sunset The requirement to impose sanctions under this section shall terminate on the date that is 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (f) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on the Judiciary. L Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Industrial scale production of the amphetamine-type stimulant also known as captagon, and the illicit production of precursor chemicals, in territories held by the regime of President Bashar al Assad in Syria are becoming more sophisticated and pose a severe challenge to regional and international security. (2) Elements of the Government of Syria are key drivers of illicit trafficking in captagon, with ministerial-level complicity in production and smuggling, using other armed groups such as Hizballah for technical and logistical support in captagon production and trafficking. (3) As affiliates of the Government of Syria and other actors seek to export captagon, they undermine regional security by empowering a broad range of criminal networks, militant groups, mafia syndicates, and autocratic governments. 3. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to target individuals, entities, and networks associated with the Government of Syria to dismantle and degrade the transnational criminal organizations, including narcotics trafficking networks, associated with the regime of President Bashar al Assad in Syria and Hizballah. 4. Imposition of sanctions with respect to illicit captagon trafficking (a) In general The sanctions described in subsection (b) shall be imposed with respect to any foreign person the President determines, on or after the date of enactment of this Act— (1) engages in, or attempts to engage in, activities or transactions that have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of materially contributing to, the illicit production and international illicit proliferation of captagon; or (2) knowingly receives any property or interest in property that the foreign person knows— (A) constitutes or is derived from proceeds of activities or transactions that have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of materially contributing to, the illicit production and international illicit proliferation of captagon; or (B) was used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate activities or transactions that have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of materially contributing to, the illicit production and international illicit proliferation of captagon. (b) Sanctions described The sanctions described in this subsection are the following: (1) Blocking of property The President shall exercise all authorities granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (2) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole (A) Visas, admission, or parole An alien described in subsection (a) shall be— (i) inadmissible to the United States; (ii) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (iii) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. (B) Current visas revoked (i) In general The visa or other entry documentation of any alien described in subsection (a) is subject to revocation regardless of the issue date of the visa or other entry documentation. (ii) Immediate effect A revocation under clause (i) shall, in accordance with section 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1201(i) (I) take effect immediately; and (II) cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the possession of the alien. (c) Penalties Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) or any regulation, license, or order issued pursuant to that subsection, shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1705 (d) Waiver (1) In general The President may waive the application of sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person only if, not later than 15 days prior to the date on which the waiver is to take effect, the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees a written determination and justification that the waiver is important to the national security interests of the United States. (2) Briefing Not later than 60 days after the issuance of a waiver under paragraph (1), and every 180 days thereafter while the waiver remains in effect, the President shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the reasons for the waiver. (e) Implementation The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (f) Regulations (1) In general The President shall, not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, promulgate regulations as necessary for the implementation of this section. (2) Notification to congress Not later than 10 days before the promulgation of regulations under this subsection, the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the proposed regulations and the provisions of this section that the regulations are implementing. (g) Exceptions (1) Exception for intelligence activities Sanctions under this section shall not apply to any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq. (2) Exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities Sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the United States is necessary— (A) to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations; or (B) to carry out or assist authorized law enforcement activity in the United States. (3) Humanitarian assistance (A) In general Sanctions under this Act shall not apply to— (i) the conduct or facilitation of a transaction for the provision of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical devices, humanitarian assistance, or for humanitarian purposes; or (ii) transactions that are necessary for or related to the activities described in clause (i). (B) Definitions In this subsection: (i) Agricultural commodity The term agricultural commodity 7 U.S.C. 5602 (ii) Medical device The term medical device device 21 U.S.C. 321 (iii) Medicine The term medicine drug 21 U.S.C. 321 5. Determinations with respect to the government of Syria, hizballah, and networks affiliated with the government of Syria or hizballah (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall— (1) determine whether each foreign person described in subsection (b) meets the criteria for sanctions under this Act; and (2) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing— (A) a list of all foreign persons described in subsection (b) that meet the criteria for imposition of sanctions under this Act; (B) for each foreign person identified pursuant to subparagraph (A), a statement of whether sanctions have been imposed or will be imposed within 30 days of the submission of the report; and (C) with respect to any person identified pursuant to subparagraph (A) for whom sanctions have not been imposed and will not be imposed within 30 days of the submission of the report, the specific authority under which otherwise applicable sanctions are being waived, have otherwise been determined not to apply, or are not being imposed and a complete justification of the decision to waive or otherwise not apply such sanctions. (b) Foreign persons described The foreign persons described in this subsection are the following: (1) Maher Al Assad. (2) Imad Abu Zureiq. (3) Amer Taysir Khiti. (4) Taher al-Kayyali. (5) Raji Falhout. (6) Mohammed Asif Issa Shalish. (7) Abdellatif Hamid. (8) Mustafa Al Masalmeh. 6. Definitions In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate. (2) Captagon The term captagon 21 U.S.C. 812 (A) amphetamine, methamphetamine, and fenethylline; (B) any immediate precursor or controlled substance analogue of such a stimulant, as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 (C) any isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers of such a stimulant, whenever the existence of such isomers, esters, ethers, and salts is possible within the specific chemical designation. (3) Foreign person The term foreign person (A) means an individual or entity that is not a United States person; and (B) includes a foreign state (as such term is defined in section 1603 of title 28, United States Code). (4) Illicit proliferation The term illicit proliferation (5) Knowingly The term knowingly Public Law 104–172 50 U.S.C. 1701 (6) United states person The term United States person (A) a United States citizen; (B) a permanent resident alien of the United States; (C) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity; or (D) a person in the United States. M End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act 2. Report on financing for Hamas Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report (which shall be in unclassified form but may include a classified annex) that includes— (1) an analysis of the major sources of financing to Hamas; (2) a description of United States and multilateral efforts to disrupt illicit financial flows involving Hamas; (3) an evaluation of United States efforts to undermine the ability of Hamas to finance armed hostilities against Israel; and (4) an implementation plan with respect to the multilateral strategy described in section 3. 3. Multilateral Strategy to Disrupt Hamas Financing The Secretary of the Treasury, through participation in the G7, and other appropriate fora, shall develop a strategy in coordination with United States allies and partners to ensure that Hamas is incapable of financing armed hostilities against Israel. N Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2024 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) Iran is characterized by high levels of official and institutional corruption, and substantial involvement by Iran’s security forces, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in the economy. (2) The Department of Treasury in 2019 designated the Islamic Republic of Iran’s financial sector as a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern, concluding, Iran has developed covert methods for accessing the international financial system and pursuing its malign activities, including misusing banks and exchange houses, operating procurement networks that utilize front or shell companies, exploiting commercial shipping, and masking illicit transactions using senior officials, including those at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI). (3) In June 2019, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) urged all jurisdictions to require increased supervisory examination for branches and subsidiaries of financial institutions based in Iran. The FATF later called upon its members to introduce enhanced relevant reporting mechanisms or systematic reporting of financial transactions, and require increased external audit requirements, for financial groups with respect to any of their branches and subsidiaries located in Iran. (4) According to the State Department’s Country Reports on Terrorism Iran continued to be the leading state sponsor of terrorism, facilitating a wide range of terrorist and other illicit activities around the world. Regionally, Iran supported acts of terrorism in Bahrain, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen through proxies and partner groups such as Hizballah and Hamas. 3. Report on financial institutions and assets connected to certain Iranian officials (a) Financial institutions and assets report (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter, the President shall submit a report to the appropriate Members of Congress containing— (A) the estimated total funds or assets that are under direct or indirect control by each of the natural persons described under subsection (b), and a description of such funds or assets, except that the President may limit coverage of the report to not fewer than 5 of such natural persons in order to meet the submission deadline described under this paragraph; (B) a description of how such funds or assets were acquired, and how they have been used or employed; (C) a list of any non-Iranian financial institutions that— (i) maintain an account in connection with funds or assets described in subparagraph (A); or (ii) knowingly provide significant financial services to a natural person covered by the report; and (D) a description of any illicit or corrupt means employed to acquire or use such funds or assets. (2) Exemptions The requirements described under paragraph (1) may not be applied with respect to a natural person or a financial institution, as the case may be, if the President determines: (A) The funds or assets described under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) were acquired through legal or noncorrupt means. (B) The natural person has agreed to provide significant cooperation to the United States for an important national security or law enforcement purpose with respect to Iran. (C) A financial institution that would otherwise be listed in the report required by paragraph (1) has agreed to— (i) no longer maintain an account described under subparagraph (C)(i) of paragraph (1); (ii) no longer provide significant financial services to a natural person covered by the report; or (iii) provide significant cooperation to the United States for an important national security or law enforcement purpose with respect to Iran. (3) Waiver The President may waive for up to 1 year at a time any requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to a natural person or a financial institution after reporting in writing to the appropriate Members of Congress that the waiver is in the national interest of the United States, with a detailed explanation of the reasons therefor. (b) Persons described The natural persons described in this subsection are the following: (1) The Supreme Leader of Iran. (2) The President of Iran. (3) The members of the Council of Guardians. (4) The members of the Expediency Council. (5) The Minister of Intelligence and Security. (6) The Commander and the Deputy Commander of the IRGC. (7) The Commander and the Deputy Commander of the IRGC Ground Forces. (8) The Commander and the Deputy Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force. (9) The Commander and the Deputy Commander of the IRGC Navy. (10) The Commander of the Basij-e Mostaz’afin. (11) The Commander of the Qods Force. (12) The Commander in Chief of the Police Force. (13) The head of the IRGC Joint Staff. (14) The Commander of the IRGC Intelligence. (15) The head of the IRGC Imam Hussein University. (16) The Supreme Leader’s Representative at the IRGC. (17) The Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of the IRGC Cooperative Foundation. (18) The Commander of the Khatam-al-Anbia Construction Head Quarter. (19) The Chief Executive Officer of the Basij Cooperative Foundation. (20) The head of the Political Bureau of the IRGC. (21) The senior leadership as determined by the President of the following groups: (A) Hizballah. (B) Hamas. (C) Palestinian Islamic Jihad. (D) Kata’ib Hizballah. (c) Form of report; public availability (1) Form The report required under subsection (a) and any waiver under subsection (a)(3) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. (2) Public availability The Secretary shall make the unclassified portion of such report public if the Secretary notifies the appropriate Members of Congress that the publication is in the national interest of the United States and would substantially promote— (A) deterring or sanctioning official corruption in Iran; (B) holding natural persons or financial institutions listed in the report accountable to the people of Iran; (C) combating money laundering or the financing of terrorism; or (D) achieving any other strategic objective with respect to the Government of Iran. (3) Format of publicly available reports If the Secretary makes the unclassified portion of a report public pursuant to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall make it available to the public on the website of the Department of the Treasury— (A) in English, Farsi, Arabic, and Azeri; and (B) in precompressed, easily downloadable versions that are made available in all appropriate formats. 4. Restrictions on certain financial institutions (a) In general Not later than the date that is 90 days after submitting a report described under section 3(a)(1), the Secretary shall undertake the following with respect to a financial institution that is described under section 3(a)(1)(C) and listed in the report: (1) If the financial institution is a United States financial institution, require the closure of any account described in section 3(a)(1)(C)(i), and prohibit the provision of significant financial services, directly or indirectly, to a natural person covered by the report. (2) If the financial institution is a foreign financial institution, actively seek the closure of any account described in section 3(a)(1)(C)(i), and the cessation of significant financial services to a natural person covered by the report, using any existing authorities of the Secretary, as appropriate. (b) Suspension The Secretary may suspend the application of subsection (a) with respect to a financial institution upon reporting to the appropriate Members of Congress that the suspension is in the national interest of the United States, with a detailed explanation of the reasons therefor. 5. Exceptions for national security; implementation authority The following activities shall be exempt from requirements under sections 3 and 4: (1) Any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq. (2) The admission of an alien to the United States if such admission is necessary to comply with United States obligations under the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, or under the Convention on Consular Relations, done at Vienna April 24, 1963, and entered into force March 19, 1967, or other applicable international obligations of the United States. (3) The conduct or facilitation of a transaction for the sale of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, or medical devices to Iran or for the provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of Iran, including engaging in a financial transaction relating to humanitarian assistance or for humanitarian purposes or transporting goods or services that are necessary to carry out operations relating to humanitarian assistance or humanitarian purposes. 6. Sunset The provisions of this Act shall have no force or effect on the earlier of— (1) the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the Secretary reports in writing to the appropriate Members of Congress that— (A) Iran is not a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern; or (B) the Government of Iran is providing significant cooperation to the United States for the purpose of preventing acts of international terrorism, or for the promotion of any other strategic objective that is important to the national interest of the United States, as specified in the report by the Secretary. 7. Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) Appropriate members of congress The term appropriate Members of Congress (2) Financial institution The term financial institution (3) Foreign financial institution The term foreign financial institution (4) Funds The term funds (A) cash; (B) equity; (C) any other asset whose value is derived from a contractual claim, including bank deposits, bonds, stocks, a security as defined in section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77b(a) 15 U.S.C. 78c(a) (D) anything else that the Secretary determines appropriate. (5) Knowingly The term knowingly (6) Secretary The term Secretary (7) United states financial institution The term United States financial institution U.S. financial institution O Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023 2. Sanctions on foreign financial institutions with respect to the purchase of petroleum products and unmanned aerial vehicles from Iran Section 1245(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 ( 22 U.S.C. 8513a(d) (1) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) Applicability of sanctions with respect to chinese financial institutions (A) In general For the purpose of paragraph (1)(A), a significant financial transaction (i) by a Chinese financial institution (without regard to the size, number, frequency, or nature of the transaction) involving the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran; and (ii) by a foreign financial institution (without regard to the size, number, frequency, or nature of the transaction) involving the purchase of Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), UAV parts, or related systems. (B) Determination required Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and every year thereafter for 5 years, the President shall— (i) determine whether any— (I) Chinese financial institution has engaged in a significant financial transaction as described in paragraph (1)(A)(i); and (II) financial institution has engaged in a significant financial transaction as described in paragraph (1)(A)(ii); and (ii) transmit the determination under clause (i) to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. . P Budgetary Effects 1. Budgetary effects (a) Statutory PAYGO scorecards The budgetary effects of division A and each subsequent division of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. (b) Senate PAYGO scorecards The budgetary effects of division A and each subsequent division of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress). (c) Classification of budgetary effects Notwithstanding Rule 3 of the Budget Scorekeeping Guidelines set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying Conference Report 105–217 and section 250(c)(8) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, the budgetary effects of division A and each subsequent division of this Act shall not be estimated— (1) for purposes of section 251 of such Act; (2) for purposes of an allocation to the Committee on Appropriations pursuant to section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974; and (3) for purposes of paragraph (4)(C) of section 3 of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 as being included in an appropriation Act.

21st Century Peace through Strength Act

Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act of 2023 This bill prohibits money services businesses (e.g., currency exchange providers or money order issuers) from engaging in transactions involving a central bank digital currency issued by China. Central bank digital currencies are digital currencies issued by a government-backed central bank.

To prohibit money services businesses from engaging in any transaction that involves a central bank digital currency issued by the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act of 2023 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In 2021 testimony before the House Committee on Financial Services, Yaya Fanusie, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, noted that China is pushing aggressively to become a global leader in financial technology, and the People’s Republic of China is in a position to launch the largest digital currency project of any major economy. Additionally, the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) will provide the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) with data on its users, and bolster the CCP’s social credit program, ultimately furthering the Party’s punitive control power over Chinese citizens. (2) On April 28, 2021, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated, The [digital] currency that is being used in China is not one that would work here. It’s one that really allows the government to see every payment for which it is used in real time (3) According to Sir Jeremy Fleming, Director of the United Kingdom’s Government Communications Headquarters, Control is also a major driver for Beijing as it seeks to build a centralized digital currency. Yes, it introduces efficiencies and new ways of settling payments. But the way it’s being implemented allows the monitoring of citizens and it forces companies to use the service. It might, in future, also enable China to partially evade the sorts of international sanctions currently being applied to Putin’s regime in Russia 3. Money Services Businesses Subchapter II of chapter 53 5337. Money Services Businesses (a) Transactions involving digital currency of the People’s Republic of China Each money services business is prohibited from engaging in any transaction, directly or indirectly, that involves a central bank digital currency issued by the People’s Republic of China. (b) Definitions The term money services business .

Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act of 2023

Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act of 2023 This bill establishes additional requirements for larger animal feeding operations (AFOs) owned or controlled by industrial operators and increases handling requirements for livestock and poultry. Specifically, the bill establishes the Office of High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and requires such industrial operators to register with the office and submit annual disaster mitigation plans (e.g., for public health emergencies and major disasters). In addition, industrial operators must pay annual disaster mitigation maintenance fees to the office and are liable for costs associated with disaster events or depopulation (the rapid destruction of animals in response to urgent circumstances). Industrial operators are restricted from using specified methods of depopulation; any person may sue an industrial operator or USDA over a violation. Further, USDA must establish depopulation standards that rapidly induce unconsciousness and death with minimal pain and distress. The Department of Labor must enforce minimum labor standards for industrial operators regarding covered workers or affected contract growers in disaster mitigation events, including whistleblower protections and health insurance requirements. Further, industrial operators may not use incarcerated workers in these events. The bill also includes provisions on the handling of livestock and poultry, such as requiring USDA to set additional standards for animal transport; including poultry in the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 and creating a USDA grant program to transition processing facilities to a different slaughter method; requiring USDA to promulgate certain regulations regarding the humane treatment, euthanasia, and disposition of nonambulatory livestock; and terminating programs that allow for slaughter speeds that exceed existing limits or reduce the use of federal inspectors.

To establish the Office of High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement in the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. 1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act of 2023 (b) Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definition of Secretary. Sec. 3. Findings. TITLE I—High-risk AFO disaster mitigation and enforcement Sec. 101. Definitions. Subtitle A—Department of Agriculture Sec. 111. Office of High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement. Sec. 112. Registration of high-risk AFOs. Sec. 113. Covered industrial operator responsibilities and liabilities. Sec. 114. Restriction on certain methods of depopulation. Sec. 115. Reports. Sec. 116. Civil actions. Subtitle B—Department of Labor Sec. 121. Definitions. Sec. 122. Minimum labor standards for covered workers and affected contract growers. Sec. 123. Prohibition on the use of incarcerated workers. TITLE II—Grant and pilot programs Sec. 201. Definitions. Sec. 202. Controlled-atmosphere stunning transition program. Sec. 203. Pilot program for increased accessibility to inspection and technical assistance for eligible processing facilities. TITLE III—Humane handling reforms Subtitle A—Transport Sec. 311. Transportation of livestock and poultry. Sec. 312. Higher-welfare transport research funding. Subtitle B—Nonambulatory livestock Sec. 321. Unlawful slaughter practices involving nonambulatory livestock. Sec. 322. Unlawful use of drugs contributing to nonambulatory conditions. Sec. 323. Inclusion of poultry in Humane Methods of Slaughter Act. Subtitle C—Inspections Sec. 331. Definitions. Sec. 332. Ending dangerous higher-speed slaughter and self-inspection systems. Sec. 333. Funding for additional OSHA inspectors. Sec. 334. Funding for additional FSIS inspectors. 2. Definition of Secretary In this Act, the term Secretary 3. Findings Congress finds that— (1) factory farms owned or controlled by industrial operators— (A) lack systemic resilience; (B) present significant risks, particularly in the event of a disaster; and (C) negatively impact— (i) farmed animals, who suffer tremendously from cruel depopulation methods and without meaningful disaster mitigation efforts; (ii) meat and poultry processing workers, who are subjected to exploitative conditions and abusive behavior by employers in depopulation situations— (I) including— (aa) being required to spend long hours, over days or weeks, mass-killing farmed animals; and (bb) being terminated following the completion of a depopulation event, without financial support; and (II) that lead to long-term psychological impacts, including increased feelings of anger and stress; and (iii) neighboring communities and the environment, including through— (I) flood waters overrunning manure lagoons resulting in ecological degradation in the form of soil, surface, and groundwater contamination; (II) algae blooms; and (III) wildlife population crashes; (2) (A) since 2019, more than 60,000,000 poultry and 10,000,000 swine have been depopulated; and (B) those massive cullings are often conducted using incredibly inhumane practices including ventilation shutdown, ventilation shutdown plus, sodium nitrite poisoning, and water-based foaming (as those terms are defined in section 114(a)); (3) since 2019, industrial operators put slaughterhouse workers in jeopardy and cost taxpayers millions of dollars; (4) industrial operators continue to experience record profits, including a 300-percent growth in profits during the COVID–19 pandemic; (5) industrial operators have created a system that allows for the inhumane handling of nonambulatory livestock (as defined in section 3(a) of Public Law 85–765 Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 (6) industrial operators have abused the use of certain drugs that increase the risk of livestock becoming nonambulatory livestock (as so defined); (7) slaughterhouse deregulation and decreased Federal oversight of meat and poultry slaughter pose significant risks to workers, consumers, and animals; (8) Federal humane slaughter laws currently exempt 98 percent of animals slaughtered for food; (9) current Federal animal transport laws are ineffective and inherently cruel; and (10) Federal support is needed to create a level playing field for farmers engaged in higher-welfare practices who are struggling to compete in a highly monopolized market controlled by industrial operators. I High-risk AFO disaster mitigation and enforcement 101. Definitions In this title: (1) Animal feeding operation; AFO (A) In general The term animal feeding operation AFO (i) for not less than a total of 45 days in any 12-month period, animals (other than aquatic animals) are— (I) stabled or confined; and (II) fed or maintained; and (ii) crops, vegetation, forage growth, or postharvest residues are not sustained in the normal growing season over any portion of the lot or facility. (B) Multiple lots For purposes of subparagraph (A), 2 or more lots or facilities described in that subparagraph shall be considered to be a single animal feeding operation if the lots or facilities— (i) are located within 3 miles of each other; and (ii) are under common ownership or control. (C) Exclusion The term animal feeding operation AFO (i) are primarily raised on pasture, grassland, or other vegetative environments; (ii) have the ability to exercise species-specific natural behaviors; and (iii) have access to appropriate shelter, healthy vegetation, potable water, and adequate protection from predators. (2) Covered industrial operator The term covered industrial operator (A) 2,500 swine. (B) 30,000 turkeys or ducks. (C) 82,000 laying hens or broilers. (3) Depopulation The term depopulation (4) Disaster event The term disaster event (A) a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d (B) a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 (C) a disaster designated by the Secretary pursuant to part 759 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); and (D) a quarantine designated by the Secretary pursuant to the Plant Protection Act ( 7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq. (5) High-Risk AFO The term high-risk AFO (6) Office The term Office A Department of Agriculture 111. Office of High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement The Secretary shall establish an office within the Department of Agriculture, to be known as the Office of High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement 112. Registration of high-risk AFOs (a) Registration requirement (1) In general A covered industrial operator shall be required to register with the Office prior to selling, buying, or transferring livestock, poultry, or any product derived from livestock or poultry across State lines. (2) Information In registering with the Office under paragraph (1), a covered industrial operator shall submit to the Office— (A) identifying information about the covered industrial operator, including the location, animal type, and peak inventory animal totals for all high-risk AFOs owned or controlled by the covered industrial operator; and (B) a standard disaster mitigation plan that includes— (i) a description of the type, location, and extent of all potential disaster events that can affect livestock or poultry housed in a high-risk AFO, including information on previous occurrences of disaster events and the probability of future disaster events; (ii) a plan to ensure that animals do not go without necessary resources such as shelter, food, and water during an extreme weather event; (iii) a plan to increase flexibility and resiliency, including— (I) identifying ways to house animals past their intended slaughter date; and (II) alternative slaughter and processing arrangements, including contracting with small-scale Department of Agriculture, State-certified, or mobile operations with existing capacity, in the event of supply chain disruptions; (iv) a plan for accessing necessary resources, personal protective equipment, and labor to carry out depopulation in ways that most rapidly render animals unconscious in the event that depopulation is unavoidable; (v) a plan for disposal of any deceased animals that— (I) satisfies requirements under all relevant Federal, State, and local environmental and public health laws; and (II) does not rely on unlined burial or onsite incineration; and (vi) other information, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. (3) Annual submission A covered industrial operator that is registered with the Office pursuant to this subsection shall submit to the Office the information described in paragraph (2) on an annual basis. (4) Restricted funds for plan A covered industrial operator shall not, in developing a standard disaster mitigation plan described in paragraph (2)(B), use any Federal funds, including funds provided under the environmental quality incentive program under subchapter A of chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3839aa et seq. (b) Disaster mitigation maintenance fee (1) In general A covered industrial operator registered under subsection (a) shall pay to the Office an annual fee by January 15 of each year for each high-risk AFO owned or controlled by the covered industrial operator. (2) Total amount of fees The amount of the fee required under paragraph (1)— (A) shall be determined by the Secretary in a manner that will ensure that the total amount of fees collected for each fiscal year shall sufficiently fund the activities of the Office for that fiscal year; but (B) shall not be less than $1 per animal unit (as defined by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency) for each fiscal year. (3) Restriction A covered industrial operator may not reduce wages or grower payments in order to derive the amount of the fee required under paragraph (1). (c) High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement Fund (1) Establishment There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund, to be known as the High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement Fund Fund (2) Source; use All moneys derived from fees collected by the Office under subsection (b) shall be deposited in the Fund and made available to the Secretary, without fiscal year limitation, to offset costs relating to— (A) the administrative costs associated with operating the Office and technical assistance offered by staff of the Office; (B) creating the national stockpile pursuant to section 114(c)(2); (C) enforcement actions against covered industrial operators that do not comply with this subtitle; and (D) any other activities determined by the Secretary. 113. Covered industrial operator responsibilities and liabilities A covered industrial operator shall be responsible and liable for, with respect to each high-risk AFO owned or controlled by the covered industrial operator, all costs associated with activities related to disaster events or depopulation of livestock or poultry, including— (1) procuring resources for depopulation of livestock or poultry, including from the national stockpile described in section 114(c)(2); (2) disposal of deceased animals that— (A) satisfies requirements under all relevant Federal, State, and local environmental and public health laws; and (B) does not rely on unlined burial or onsite incineration; (3) compensation for contract growers and workers, as provided in subtitle B; (4) compensation for any adverse health impacts, property value diminution, and loss of use and enjoyment of property suffered by neighboring residents of the high-risk AFO; and (5) other costs determined by the Secretary. 114. Restriction on certain methods of depopulation (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Restricted practice The term restricted practice (A) sodium nitrite poisoning; (B) ventilation shutdown; (C) ventilation shutdown plus; (D) water-based foaming; and (E) any other method identified by the Secretary. (2) Sodium nitrite poisoning The term sodium nitrite poisoning (3) Ventilation shutdown The term ventilation shutdown (4) Ventilation shutdown plus The term ventilation shutdown plus (5) Water-based foaming The term water-based foaming (b) Restrictions; civil penalty Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, a covered industrial operator that uses 1 or more restricted practices for any event of depopulation of livestock or poultry on a high-risk AFO owned or controlled by the covered industrial operator, as determined by the Office— (1) shall not be eligible for any Federal contract for a period of 10 years beginning on that date; (2) shall not be eligible for inspection of any facility owned or controlled by the covered industrial operator pursuant to the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 601 et seq. 21 U.S.C. 451 et seq. (3) shall be assessed a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per animal per act of depopulation, with consideration given to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the gravity of the violation and the good faith of the covered industrial operator. (c) Standards and resources Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule— (1) to establish depopulation standards that rapidly induce unconsciousness and death with minimal pain and distress; and (2) to coordinate a national stockpile of resources— (A) to carry out depopulation activities during a disaster event in a way that rapidly induces unconsciousness and death of the animals with minimal pain and distress; and (B) using funds from the High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement Fund established by section 112(c)(1). 115. Reports (a) Reports to Secretary Not later than 3 business days after completing any depopulation of any animals, a covered industrial operator performing or requiring such depopulation shall submit to the Secretary a report on that depopulation instance that specifies— (1) the 1 or more dates on which, and location at which, the depopulation and disposal of the animals occurred; (2) the total number, species, breed, and intended product of the depopulated animals; (3) the depopulation and disposal methods utilized; (4) any monitoring, testing, or sampling protocol put in place to monitor releases of environmental contaminants from the disposal location; (5) a summary of any assets utilized or received from the national stockpile established pursuant to section 114(c)(2), as applicable; (6) documentation of compliance or noncompliance with the standard disaster mitigation plan described in section 112(a)(2)(B) of the covered industrial operator; and (7) the cost associated with the depopulation and disposal, including labor. (b) Publicly searchable database The Secretary, acting through the Office, shall develop and make publicly available an electronically searchable and sortable online database that contains information— (1) reported under subsection (a); and (2) submitted by covered industrial operators registering under section 112. 116. Civil actions (a) In general Any person may— (1) bring a civil action against a covered industrial operator or the Secretary in an appropriate court to redress any violation of this subtitle or any other law relating to the activities described in this subtitle; and (2) obtain appropriate relief in that civil action, including equitable relief and compensatory damages. (b) Attorney's fees for plaintiff The court shall award a reasonable attorney’s fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action described in subsection (a). B Department of Labor 121. Definitions In this subtitle: (1) Affected contract grower The term affected contract grower (A) that raises livestock or poultry pursuant to a written contract, marketing arrangement, or other arrangement, with a covered industrial operator; and (B) whose AFO is impacted by a disaster mitigation event. (2) Affected contractor The term affected contractor (3) Covered worker (A) In general The term covered worker (i) means an employee who performs labor in connection with a disaster mitigation event for a covered industrial operator; and (ii) includes any employee of an affected contract grower, or of another affected contractor, of a covered industrial operator. (B) Additional terms In this paragraph, the term employee (i) the individual is free from control and direction in connection with the performance of the labor, both under the contract for the performance of labor and in fact; (ii) the labor is performed outside the usual course of the business of the covered industrial operator; and (iii) the individual is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business of the same nature as that involved in the labor performed. (4) Disaster mitigation event The term disaster mitigation event 122. Minimum labor standards for covered workers and affected contract growers (a) Applicability A covered industrial operator that employs or contracts with covered workers, affected contract growers, or other affected contractors related to a disaster mitigation event shall comply with the labor standards described in subsection (b). (b) Labor standards The labor standards described in this subsection are the following: (1) Whistleblower protections A covered industrial operator shall not discharge, cause to be discharged, or in any other manner discriminate against any covered worker or affected contract grower because such covered worker or affected contract grower— (A) has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to this section; or (B) has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding. (2) Health insurance requirement During a disaster mitigation event and for a period of not less than 2 years following the disaster mitigation event, the covered industrial operator shall offer each covered worker and affected contract grower of the covered industrial operator a health plan that provides coverage that is at least equivalent to coverage provided by an essential health benefits package (as defined in subsection (a) of section 1302 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18022 (3) Severance pay for covered workers In the case of a disaster mitigation event, the covered industrial operator shall provide any covered worker terminated by the covered industrial operator, or by an affected contract grower or other affected contractor of the covered industrial operator impacted by the disaster mitigation event, during the 60-day period following the disaster mitigation event with 12 weeks of severance pay, at a weekly rate equal to the average weekly earnings of the covered worker during the disaster mitigation event. (4) Lost revenue for affected contract growers In any case in which a covered industrial operator terminates the contract of an affected contract grower following a disaster mitigation event, the covered industrial operator shall provide an amount of lost revenue to the affected contract grower equal to the affected contract grower’s revenue from the covered operator during the preceding 180 days. (c) Enforcement by the Secretary of Labor (1) General authority The Secretary of Labor shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints of violations of this section in the same manner that the Secretary of Labor receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve complaints of violations of sections 6, 7, and 15(a)(3) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 206 29 U.S.C. 216(c) (2) Civil penalties The Secretary of Labor may assess a civil penalty against a covered industrial operator that violates any provision of this section. (3) Monitoring compliance Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall— (A) develop a process to monitor compliance with the standards under this section that requires covered industrial operators to provide information to demonstrate such compliance; and (B) issue rules to determine penalties for noncompliance with this section. (4) Notification of Office The Secretary of Labor shall notify the Office of any covered industrial operator that is determined to be noncompliant with the requirements of this section. (d) Right of action for violations (1) Private right of action for violations An action to recover damages or obtain relief prescribed in paragraph (2) may be maintained against any covered industrial operator in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by 1 or more covered workers or affected contract growers for and on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated covered workers or affected contract growers. (2) Liability (A) In general A covered industrial operator who violates this section shall be liable to each covered worker or affected contract grower that is aggrieved by the violation for— (i) damages in the amount of unpaid wages, salary, overtime compensation, or other compensation denied or lost by reason of the violation; and (ii) an additional equal amount as liquidated damages. (B) Attorney’s fees and costs In a civil action brought under paragraph (1) in which the plaintiff prevails, the court shall award the plaintiff reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of the action. (3) Enforcement by the Secretary of Labor The Secretary of Labor may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover damages or obtain relief described in paragraph (2) on behalf of a covered worker or affected contract grower aggrieved by a violation of this section. 123. Prohibition on the use of incarcerated workers Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered industrial operator that the Secretary of Labor determines entered into a contract, on or after the date of enactment of this Act, with any entity to utilize incarcerated workers to perform labor related to a disaster mitigation event shall not be eligible for— (1) any Federal contracts for a period of 10 years beginning on the date of the determination; and (2) inspection of any facility owned or controlled by the covered industrial operator pursuant to the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 601 et seq. 21 U.S.C. 451 et seq. II Grant and pilot programs 201. Definitions In this title: (1) Controlled-atmosphere stunning The term controlled-atmosphere stunning (2) Eligible processing facility The term eligible processing facility 21 U.S.C. 473 (3) Labor peace agreement The term labor peace agreement (A) between an employer and a labor organization that represents, or is actively seeking to represent as of the date on which the labor peace agreement is entered, the employees of the employer; and (B) under which such employer and such labor organization agree that— (i) the employer will not— (I) hinder any effort of an employee to join a labor organization; or (II) take any action that directly or indirectly indicates or implies any opposition to an employee joining a labor organization; (ii) the labor organization will refrain from picketing, work stoppages, or boycotts against the employer; (iii) the employer will— (I) provide the labor organization with employee contact information; and (II) facilitate or permit labor organization access to employees at the workplace, including facilitating or permitting the labor organization to meet with employees to discuss joining the labor organization; and (iv) the employer will, upon the request of the labor organization, recognize the labor organization as the bargaining representative of the employees if a majority of the employees choose the labor organization as their bargaining representative. (4) Live-shackle slaughter The term live-shackle slaughter 202. Controlled-atmosphere stunning transition program (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a transition program to award grants to eligible processing facilities that process poultry to transition from live-shackle slaughter to controlled-atmosphere stunning. (b) Eligibility As a condition of receipt of a grant under subsection (a), an eligible processing facility shall not, for a period of 10 years following the date of receipt of the grant, sell a slaughter or processing facility to, or merge the slaughter or processing facility with, a packer that owns more than 10 percent of the market share of meat and poultry markets. (c) Funding There is appropriated, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $750,000,000 to the Secretary to carry out this section. 203. Pilot program for increased accessibility to inspection and technical assistance for eligible processing facilities (a) In general The Secretary shall carry out a 5-year pilot program within the Meat and Poultry Inspection Division of the Food Safety and Inspection Service— (1) to expand the availability of processing inspectors, technical assistance, and onsite inspection for eligible processing facilities, including no-cost overtime inspections; and (2) to identify and train part-time inspectors and technical assistance providers. (b) Professional experience The Secretary shall determine the appropriate professional experience of inspectors and providers described in subsection (a)(2), which shall include individuals with expertise in veterinary medicine, public health, food service management, and animal science, as applicable. (c) Funding There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary not less than $50,000,000 to carry out this section. III Humane handling reforms A Transport 311. Transportation of livestock and poultry (a) Transportation lasting more than 8 hours (1) In general Section 80502 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking a rail carrier territory or possession, a covered provider of transportation (B) in subsection (b)— (i) in paragraph (3), by striking subsection (a) of this section subsection (b) (ii) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (iii) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), in the third sentence— (I) by striking the rail carrier a vessel the covered provider of transportation (II) by striking When the animals (3) Responsibility of covered provider of transportation When the animals ; (iv) in the matter preceding paragraph (3) (as so designated), in the second sentence, by striking The owner (2) Responsibility of owner or person having custody The owner ; and (v) in the matter preceding paragraph (2) (as so designated), by striking Animals being (1) In general Animals being ; (C) in subsection (d)— (i) in the second sentence, by striking On learning (2) Civil action On learning ; and (ii) in the first sentence, by striking A rail carrier a vessel (1) In general A covered provider of transportation ; (D) by redesignating subsections (a) through (d) as subsections (b), (c), (g), and (f), respectively, and moving the subsections so as to appear in alphabetical order; (E) by inserting before subsection (b) (as so redesignated) the following: (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered industrial operator (A) In general The term covered industrial operator (B) Quantity of livestock or poultry in AFOs The quantity of livestock or poultry referred to in subparagraph (A) is 1 or more of the following quantities of livestock or poultry housed in 1 or more Animal Feeding Operations at a single point in time: (i) 2,500 swine. (ii) 30,000 turkeys or ducks. (iii) 82,000 laying hens or broilers. (2) Covered provider of transportation (A) In general The term covered provider of transportation (B) Individuals and entities described An individual or entity referred to in subparagraph (A) is— (i) a rail carrier, express carrier, or common carrier (except by air or water); (ii) a receiver, trustee, or lessee of a carrier described in clause (i); or (iii) an owner or master of a vessel. (3) Secretary The term Secretary ; and (F) by inserting after subsection (c) (as so redesignated) the following: (d) Transportation lasting more than 8 hours (1) In general In any case in which animals are transported by a covered provider of transportation on behalf of a covered industrial operator for a period lasting, or expected to last, more than 8 consecutive hours, the covered provider of transportation transporting the animals shall ensure that— (A) the means of transport provides adequate protection of the animals from high winds, rain, and snow; (B) any livestock or poultry are provided with appropriate bedding or equivalent material that— (i) prevents slipping; (ii) ensures a level of comfort appropriate to— (I) the species of the livestock or poultry; (II) the number of animals being transported; (III) the duration of the period of transportation; and (IV) the weather; and (iii) provides adequate absorption of urine and feces; (C) the animals are not overcrowded during transport, including by complying with the regulations promulgated under paragraph (2); (D) the means of transport is equipped with a water supply that ensures that each animal has access to water in a manner and quantity appropriate to the species and size of the animal; (E) watering devices on the means of transport are— (i) in good working order; (ii) appropriately designed; and (iii) positioned appropriately for the species of animal to be watered during transport; and (F) the animals are not transported when the temperature within the means of transport cannot be maintained between 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. (2) Rulemaking (A) In general The Secretary shall promulgate regulations setting species-specific space allowances during periods of transportation lasting more than 8 hours. (B) Requirements The regulations promulgated under subparagraph (A) shall ensure that each species of animal has enough space— (i) to turn around; (ii) to lie down; and (iii) to fully extend the limbs of the animal. (e) Recordkeeping (1) In general Each covered industrial operator shall maintain records of all livestock transported by the covered industrial operator. (2) Production of records A covered industrial operator shall provide the records maintained under paragraph (1) to the Secretary on request. . (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Rulemaking Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate final regulations to implement the amendments made by paragraph (1). (b) Modification of 28-Hour rule (1) In general Section 80502 of title 49, United States Code (as amended by subsection (a)), is amended— (A) in subsection (b)— (i) in paragraph (1)— (I) by striking (1) Except as provided (1) In general Except as otherwise provided ; and (II) by striking 28 8 (ii) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) Exceptions (A) In general Animals may be confined for more than 8 hours when the animals cannot be unloaded because of accidental or unavoidable causes that could not have been anticipated or avoided when being careful. (B) Sheep Sheep may be confined for an additional 8 consecutive hours without being unloaded when the 8-hour period of confinement described in paragraph (1) ends at night. ; and (iii) in paragraph (3), by striking (3) Time (3) Loading and unloading Time ; and (B) by striking subsection (g). (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) take effect on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act. 312. Higher-welfare transport research funding (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible research institution The term eligible research institution (A) an 1862 Institution (as defined in section 2 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 ( 7 U.S.C. 7601 (B) an 1890 Institution (as defined in that section); (C) a 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 301 Public Law 103–382 (D) a non-land-grant college of agriculture (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3103 (E) Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities (as defined in that section); and (F) a center of excellence recognized under section 1673 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5926 (2) Higher-welfare transport The term higher-welfare transport (A) animal welfare is maintained throughout transport; and (B) animals are spared unnecessary distress or injury. (b) Grant program The Secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible research institutions to study higher-welfare transport. (c) Applications To be eligible for a grant under this section, an eligible research institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Requirements In carrying out the program established under subsection (b), the Secretary shall ensure that none of the grant funding may be used to perform any experiment that would not comply with current transport law. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2026. B Nonambulatory livestock 321. Unlawful slaughter practices involving nonambulatory livestock (a) In general Public Law 85–765 (commonly known as the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 7 U.S.C. 1902 3. Nonambulatory livestock (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered entity The term covered entity (A) a stockyard; (B) a market agency; (C) a packer (as defined in section 201 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 191 (D) a dealer (as defined in section 301 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 201 (E) a slaughter facility; and (F) an establishment. (2) Establishment The term establishment 21 U.S.C. 601 et seq. (3) Humanely euthanize The term humanely euthanize (4) Nonambulatory livestock The term nonambulatory livestock (5) Secretary The term Secretary (b) Humane treatment, handling, and disposition The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide for the humane treatment, handling, and disposition of all nonambulatory livestock by covered entities, including requirements for covered entities— (1) to immediately humanely euthanize nonambulatory livestock when the livestock becomes nonambulatory livestock, subject to subsection (c); and (2) (A) to have written policies and procedures in place, and proper equipment, relating to the humane handling, euthanization, and disposition of all nonambulatory livestock; (B) to maintain records of all nonambulatory livestock; and (C) to electronically submit those written policies and procedures and records to the Administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection Service. (c) Humane euthanasia (1) In general The Secretary shall promulgate regulations specifying— (A) the methods of euthanasia that shall be acceptable for the humane disposition of nonambulatory livestock required under the regulations promulgated under subsection (b); and (B) processes for ensuring effective enforcement of the use of those methods. (2) Disease testing The regulations promulgated under subsection (b) shall not limit the ability of the Secretary to test nonambulatory livestock for a disease. (d) Transacting or processing A covered entity shall not— (1) buy or sell a nonambulatory animal; or (2) process, butcher, or sell meat or products of nonambulatory livestock. (e) Records The Administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection Service shall maintain all documents submitted by covered entities pursuant to the regulations under subsection (b). . (b) Inspection of nonambulatory livestock; labeling Section 6 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 606 (c) Inspection of nonambulatory livestock; labeling (1) Definition of nonambulatory livestock In this subsection, the term nonambulatory livestock (2) Inspection It shall be unlawful for an inspector at an establishment subject to inspection under this Act to pass through inspection any nonambulatory livestock or carcass (including parts of a carcass) of nonambulatory livestock. (3) Labeling An inspector or other employee of an establishment described in paragraph (2) shall label, mark, stamp, or tag as inspected and condemned . (c) Effective date (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate final regulations to implement the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b). 322. Unlawful use of drugs contributing to nonambulatory conditions The Animal Health Protection Act is amended by inserting after section 10409A ( 7 U.S.C. 8308a 10409B. Unlawful use of drugs on certain animals Any use of a beta-agonist drug, including ractopamine, zilpaterol, and lubabegron, in an animal in the absence of disease, including use for growth promotion or feed efficiency, is prohibited. . 323. Inclusion of poultry in Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (a) In general Public Law 85–765 (commonly known as the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 7 U.S.C. 1901 et seq. and poultry livestock (b) Other conforming amendment Section 2(a) of Public Law 85–765 Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 7 U.S.C. 1902 and other livestock, other livestock, and poultry (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act. C Inspections 331. Definitions In this subtitle: (1) Covered establishment The term covered establishment (A) an official establishment (as defined in section 301.2 of title 9, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)) that is subject to inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 601 et seq. (B) an official establishment (as defined in section 381.1 of title 9, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)) that is subject to inspection under the Poultry Products Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 451 et seq. (2) Employee The term employee 29 U.S.C. 652 332. Ending dangerous higher-speed slaughter and self-inspection systems (a) Definition of covered program (1) In general The term covered program (A) allows covered establishments to operate at slaughter speeds that exceed existing limits required by regulations of the Department of Agriculture as of the date of enactment of this Act; (B) reduces the number of Federal inspectors in covered establishments; or (C) replaces Federal inspectors at covered establishments with employees of the covered establishments for purposes of inspection. (2) Inclusions The term covered program (A) the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System described in the final rule entitled Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection (B) the New Poultry Inspection System described in the final rule entitled Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection (C) any waiver issued under an inspection system described in subparagraph (A) or (B). (b) Termination of covered programs The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection Service, shall terminate or suspend implementation of or conversion to, as applicable, all covered programs. 333. Funding for additional OSHA inspectors There is authorized to be appropriated $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2033 for the hiring of additional inspectors to carry out inspections under section 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 657 334. Funding for additional FSIS inspectors (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2033 to hire additional full-time equivalent positions within the Food Safety and Inspection Service relating to inspections conducted pursuant to, and the enforcement of, Public Law 85–765 Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 7 U.S.C. 1901 et seq. (b) Priority for hiring In carrying out subsection (a), priority shall be given to hiring personnel— (1) to inspect processing facilities (as described by the term eligible facility 21 U.S.C. 473 (2) in regions with the highest number of vacancies within the Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act of 2023

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California, as the "Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office."

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California, as the Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office 1. Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California, shall be known and designated as the Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial 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 Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California, as the "Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office".

International Nuclear Energy Financing Act of 2023 This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (and the U.S. Executive Director at any other international financial institution deemed appropriate) to support financial assistance for the generation and distribution of nuclear energy, consistent with U.S. national security interests.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Director at the World Bank and other international financial institutions to support assistance for nuclear energy, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the International Nuclear Energy Financing Act of 2023 2. Findings The Congress finds as follows: (1) Nuclear power provides clean energy with greater reliability than wind or solar energy, and with comparable life cycle greenhouse gas emissions. (2) According to W. Gyude Moore, the former Minister of Public Works for Liberia, Obstacles to the financing of nuclear power in emerging economies work to prevent countries like my own from industrializing our economies and building climate-resilient infrastructure. This is especially bad timing as the next generation of nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors and microreactors, are especially suitable to emerging markets. Such restrictions are an example of climate injustice, not a reaction against it. (3) The People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation have sought to export nuclear reactors to Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and South Asia using technologies which, according to a 2017 study by Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, are associated with higher safety risk than American and Japanese reactor designs. (4) In a 2019 letter to congressional leaders, 38 national security experts emphasized the importance of nuclear energy finance to counter Chinese and Russian ambitions, writing: In the nuclear energy sector, the initial supply of a reactor typically leads to the supplier’s involvement throughout the hundred-year life of the nuclear program, enabling long-term influence on nuclear safety, security and nonproliferation, as well as the ability to advance energy security and broader foreign policy interests. (5) As Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, wrote in Climate Change and Nuclear Power 2020, Nuclear power, currently being generated in 30 countries, is already reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about two gigatons per year. That is the equivalent of taking more than 400 million cars off the road—every year. Nuclear power now provides about 10 percent of the world’s electricity, but it contributes almost 30 percent of all low carbon electricity. Nuclear power will be essential for achieving the low carbon future which world leaders have agreed to strive for. 3. International financial institution support for nuclear energy The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and, as the Secretary deems appropriate, the United States Executive Director at any other international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act), to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the institution to support financial assistance for the generation and distribution of nuclear energy, consistent with the national security interests of the United States. 4. Waiver authority The Secretary of the Treasury may waive the requirement of section 3 on a case-by-base basis upon notifying the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate that the waiver is in the national interest of the United States, with a detailed explanation of the reasons therefor. 5. Progress report The Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies shall include in the annual report required by section 1701 of the International Financial Institutions Act a discussion of any progress made in promoting international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of such Act) assistance for nuclear energy. 6. Sunset This Act shall have no force or effect after the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

International Nuclear Energy Financing Act of 2023

Help Extend Auditory Relief Act of 2024 or the HEAR Act of 2024This bill provides for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and hearing rehabilitation services. Covered services include hearing aid assessments, fittings, and related instructional services.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of hearing aids and related hearing services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Help Extend Auditory Relief Act of 2024 HEAR Act of 2024 2. Medicare coverage of hearing rehabilitation (a) Coverage of aural rehabilitation services Section 1861(s)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2) (1) in subparagraph (JJ) by adding and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (KK) aural rehabilitation services (as described in subsection (nnn)(1)(A)); . (b) Coverage of hearing aids as durable medical equipment Section 1861(s)(8) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(8) and hearing aids (as defined in subsection (nnn)(3)) (c) Hearing rehabilitation and hearing aid defined Section 1861 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x (nnn) Hearing Rehabilitation (1) The term hearing rehabilitation (A) aural rehabilitation services (described in paragraph (2)) which meet such requirements as the Secretary prescribes and which are furnished by a physician or qualified audiologist, who is legally authorized to furnish such services under the State law (or the State regulatory mechanism provided by State law) of the State in which the services are furnished; and (B) hearing aids (as defined in paragraph (3)). (2) The services described in this subparagraph include— (A) aural rehabilitation services; (B) in the case of an individual who has a hearing loss (as defined by the Secretary), a comprehensive audiologic assessment to determine if a hearing aid is appropriate and to determine the need for other diagnostic medical or audiologic testing; and (C) a threshold test to determine audio acuity. (3) (A) The term hearing aid (B) A hearing aid described in this subparagraph is any wearable instrument or device for, offered for the purpose of, or represented as aiding individuals with, or compensating for, hearing loss that meets requirements of the Food and Drug Administration for marketing, but does not include an over-the-counter hearing aid (as defined in section 520(q)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act). (C) The services described in this subparagraph include— (i) audiology services (as defined in subsection (ll)(2)); (ii) a hearing aid assessment to determine the appropriate hearing aid for the individual; (iii) procurement of an appropriate hearing aid; (iv) initial fitting and adjustment of the hearing aid; (v) appropriate instruction on the use of the hearing aid; (vi) periodic refittings and adjustments; and (vii) rehabilitation, including counseling on hearing loss, speech reading, and auditory training. (D) The individuals described in this subparagraph— (i) have been determined (as a result of a comprehensive audiologic assessment) to have a hearing loss which can be appropriately treated with a hearing aid; (ii) have not been supplied with one monaural hearing aid or two binaural hearing aids during the preceding 3 years; and (iii) have had a comprehensive audiologic assessment which indicates that the hearing of such individual has deteriorated since such individual was last supplied with a hearing aid such that a hearing aid of a different type is appropriate for such individual. . (d) Inclusion of audiology rehabilitation services Section 1861(ll)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(ll)(2) and rehabilitation balance assessment (e) Exception to exclusions from coverage Section 1862(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(a) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (O), by striking and (B) in subparagraph (P); by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting , and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (Q) in the case of hearing rehabilitation, which is furnished or supplied more frequently than is provided under section 1861(nnn)(3)(D)(ii). ; and (2) in paragraph (7) by striking hearing aids or examinations therefor (f) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply to items and services furnished on or after a date specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services that is not sooner than January 1 of the first year beginning after such date of enactment and not later than January 1 of the third year beginning after such date of enactment.

HEAR Act of 2024

Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2024This bill changes the assumptions that the Congressional Budget Office uses to calculate the baseline for discretionary spending. (A baseline is a projection of federal spending and receipts during a fiscal year under current law.) Specifically, the bill changes the assumptions used for the discretionary spending baseline to exclude (1) resources designated as an emergency requirement, and (2) resources provided in supplemental appropriations laws. 

To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exclude resources designated as an emergency requirement or any resources provided in supplemental appropriations laws from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2024 2. Changes in the baseline Section 257(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 907(C)) is amended in the second sentence of paragraph (1) by inserting excluding resources designated as an emergency requirement and any resources provided in supplemental appropriation laws, current year,

Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2024

Veterans Patient Advocacy Act This bill requires the Office of Patient Advocacy within the Veterans Health Administration to ensure (1) there is not fewer than one patient advocate for every 13,500 veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and (2) highly rural veterans may access the services of patient advocates. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the implementation of such policies.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the assignment of patient advocates at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Patient Advocacy Act 2. Patient advocates at medical facilities of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Section 7309A of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e): (e) Number of patient advocates Beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Director shall ensure that— (1) there is not fewer than one patient advocate for every 13,500 veterans enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment established and operated under section 1705 of this title; and (2) highly rural veterans may access the services of patient advocates, including, to the extent practicable, with respect to assigning patient advocates to rural community-based outpatient clinics. . (b) GAO Report Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report evaluating the implementation by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of section 7309A of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).

Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act or the DISGRACED Former Protectees ActThis bill removes Secret Service protection from any individual who is convicted and sentenced for a federal or state felony.

To terminate United States Secret Service protection for felons. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act DISGRACED Former Protectees Act 2. Denying certain felons secret service protection Section 3056(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking declined. declined. The protection authorized in paragraphs (1) through (8) shall terminate for any person upon sentencing following conviction for a Federal or State offense that is punishable for a term of imprisonment of at least one year.

DISGRACED Former Protectees Act

Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for Beneficiaries Act or the LIVE Beneficiaries ActThis bill requires state Medicaid programs to check the Social Security Administration's Death Master File on at least a quarterly basis to determine whether Medicaid enrollees are deceased.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to verify certain eligibility criteria for individuals enrolled for medical assistance quarterly, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for Beneficiaries Act LIVE Beneficiaries Act 2. Verification of certain eligibility criteria for individuals enrolled for medical assistance Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ; and (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87)(D) the following new paragraph: (88) provide that the State shall comply with the eligibility verification requirements under subsection (uu), except that this paragraph shall apply only in the case of the 50 States and the District of Columbia. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (uu) Verification of certain eligibility criteria (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a)(88), the eligibility verification requirements, beginning January 1, 2026, are as follows: (A) Quarterly screening to verify enrollee status The State shall, not less frequently than quarterly, review the Death Master File (as such term is defined in section 203(d) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013) to determine whether any individuals enrolled for medical assistance under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) are deceased. (B) Disenrollment under State plan If the State determines, based on information obtained from the Death Master File, that an individual enrolled for medical assistance under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) is deceased, the State shall— (i) treat such information as factual information confirming the death of a beneficiary for purposes of section 431.213(a) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation); (ii) disenroll such individual from the State plan (or waiver of such plan); and (iii) discontinue any payments for medical assistance under this title made on behalf of such individual (other than payments for any items or services furnished to such individual prior to the death of such individual). (C) Reinstatement of coverage in the event of error If a State determines that an individual was misidentified as deceased based on information obtained from the Death Master File, and was erroneously disenrolled from medical assistance under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) based on such misidentification, the State shall immediately reenroll such individual under the State plan (or waiver of such plan), retroactive to the date of such disenrollment. (2) Rule of construction Nothing under this subsection shall be construed to preclude the ability of a State to use other electronic data sources to timely identify potentially deceased beneficiaries, so long as the State is also in compliance with the requirements of this subsection (and all other requirements under this title relating to Medicaid eligibility determination and redetermination). . July 23, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

LIVE Beneficiaries Act

Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act of 2024This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that state Medicaid programs check, as part of the provider enrollment and reenrollment process, whether providers are deceased through the Social Security Administration's Death Master File. The bill requires states to continue to check this database on at least a quarterly basis after providers are enrolled.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act of 2024 2. Medicaid provider screening requirements Section 1902(kk)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(kk)(1) (1) by striking The State (A) In general The State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Additional provider screening Beginning January 1, 2027, as part of the enrollment (or reenrollment or revalidation of enrollment) of a provider or supplier under this title, and not less frequently than quarterly during the period that such provider or supplier is so enrolled, the State conducts a check of the Death Master File (as such term is defined in section 203(d) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013) to determine whether such provider or supplier is deceased. . July 23, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act of 2024

Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act This bill requires the President to prohibit nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, and agents associated with China's government from (1) purchasing agricultural (including ranching) real estate located in the United States, or (2) participating in Department of Agriculture programs that are unrelated to food and safety regulatory requirements.

To prohibit certain persons from purchasing agricultural real estate in the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act 2. Prohibition on the purchase of public or private agricultural real estate located in the United States by nationals of the People’s Republic of China (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private agricultural (including ranching) real estate located in the United States by nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, or any agent, trustee, or fiduciary associated with the Government of the People’s Republic of China. (b) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall take such actions as may be necessary to prohibit participation in programs administered by the Secretary of Agriculture by nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, or any agent, trustee, or fiduciary associated with the Government of the People’s Republic of China, with the exception for food inspection or other food and safety regulatory requirements. (c) United States Defined The term United States

Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act

Stop Imposing Woke Ideology Abroad Act This bill prohibits using federal funds for the Department of State's Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice. (The special representative's duties include leading the State Department's efforts to combat systemic racism and discrimination around the world.) The bill also prohibits using federal funds to implement the State Department's Equity Action Plan. (The plan outlines actions and metrics related to addressing issues of equity, including racial equity, in the State Department's foreign affairs mission.)

To prohibit funding to the Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice of the Department of State, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Imposing Woke Ideology Abroad Act 2. Prohibition Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be obligated or expended— (1) for the salary or expenses of the Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice of the Department of State; or (2) to otherwise implement or carry out the Equity Action Plan of the Department of State.

Stop Imposing Woke Ideology Abroad Act

District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act This bill restricts the authority of the President to assume control of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department upon determining there is an emergency that requires the department's use for federal purposes.

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to repeal the authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act 2. Repeal of authority of President to assume emergency control of police of District of Columbia (a) Repeal of authority The District of Columbia Home Rule Act is amended by striking section 740 (sec. 1–207.40, D.C. Official Code). (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended by striking the item relating to section 740.

District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

This bill requires a state Medicaid program to retain coverage for active-duty members of the Armed Forces and their dependents who are receiving home- and community-based services or their placement on a waitlist for such services even if they are temporarily relocated to another state. The requirement applies beginning in 2028.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add a Medicaid State plan requirement with respect to the determination of residency of certain individuals serving in the Armed Forces. 1. Medicaid State plan requirement for determining residency and coverage for military families Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (86), by striking and (B) in paragraph (87), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) beginning January 1, 2028, provide, with respect to an active duty relocated individual (as defined in subsection (uu)(1))— (A) that, in determining eligibility for medical assistance under the State plan (or waiver of such plan), the relocation described in such subsection is deemed to be a temporary absence for purposes of section 435.403(j)(3) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation); (B) that if, at the time of such relocation, such active duty relocated individual is on a home and community-based services waiting list (as defined in subsection (uu)(2)), such individual remains on such list until— (i) the State completes an assessment and renders a decision with respect to the eligibility of such individual to receive the relevant home and community-based services at the time a slot for such services becomes available and, in the case such decision is a denial of such eligibility, such individual has exhausted the individual’s opportunity for a fair hearing in accordance with paragraph (3); or (ii) such individual elects to be removed from such list; and (C) payment for medical assistance furnished under the State plan (or a waiver of the plan) to such active duty relocated individual in the temporary relocation State (as referred to in subsection (uu)(1)) in accordance with such guidance as the Secretary may issue to ensure access to such assistance. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (uu) Active duty relocated individual; home and community-based services waiting list For purposes of subsection (a)(88) and this subsection: (1) Active duty relocated individual The term active duty relocated individual (A) who— (i) is a member of the Armed Forces engaged in active duty service and is temporarily relocated (as specified by the Secretary) to another State (in this subsection referred to as the temporary relocation State (ii) at any point during the preceding 1-year period, was such a member so engaged in such service and was temporarily relocated to the temporary relocation State by reason of such service, but is no longer so engaged in such service (including by reason of retirement from such service); or (iii) is a dependent (as defined by the Secretary) of a member described in clause (i) or (ii) who temporarily relocates to the temporary relocation State with such member; and (B) who— (i) was receiving home and community-based services (as defined in section 9817(a)(2)(B) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) at the time of such relocation; or (ii) if the State maintains a home and community-based services waiting list, was on such home and community-based services waiting list at the time of such relocation. (2) Home and community-based services waiting list The term home and community-based services waiting list . September 20, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add a Medicaid State plan requirement with respect to the determination of residency of certain individuals serving in the Armed Forces.

District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act This bill makes the Mayor of the District of Columbia (DC), rather than the President, the Commander-in-Chief of the DC National Guard.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act 2. Extension of National Guard authorities to Mayor of the District of Columbia (a) Mayor as Commander-in-Chief Section 6 of the Act entitled An Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes President of the United States Mayor of the District of Columbia (b) Reserve corps Section 72 of such Act (sec. 49–407, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking President of the United States Mayor of the District of Columbia (c) Appointment of commissioned officers (1) Section 7(a) of such Act (sec. 49–301(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended— (A) by striking President of the United States Mayor of the District of Columbia (B) by striking President. Mayor. (2) Section 9 of such Act (sec. 49–304, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking President Mayor of the District of Columbia (3) Section 13 of such Act (sec. 49–305, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking President of the United States Mayor of the District of Columbia (4) Section 19 of such Act (sec. 49–311, D.C. Official Code) is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking to the Secretary of the Army which board to a board of examination appointed by the Commanding General, which (B) in subsection (b), by striking the Secretary of the Army the Mayor of the District of Columbia, together with any recommendations of the Commanding General. (5) Section 20 of such Act (sec. 49–312, D.C. Official Code) is amended— (A) by striking President of the United States Mayor of the District of Columbia (B) by striking the President may retire the Mayor may retire (d) Call for duty (1) Section 45 of such Act (sec. 49–103, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking , or for the United States Marshal shall thereupon order to order (2) Section 46 of such Act (sec. 49–104, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking the President the Mayor of the District of Columbia (e) General courts martial Section 51 of such Act (sec. 49–503, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking the President of the United States the Mayor of the District of Columbia 3. Conforming amendments to title 10 (a) Failure To satisfactorily perform prescribed training Section 10148(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard the Mayor of the District of Columbia (b) Appointment of chief of National Guard bureau Section 10502(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard the Mayor of the District of Columbia (c) Vice chief of National Guard bureau Section 10505(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard the Mayor of the District of Columbia (d) Other senior National Guard bureau officers Section 10506(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard the Mayor of the District of Columbia (e) Consent for active duty or relocation (1) Section 12301 of such title is amended— (A) in subsection (b), by striking commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard Mayor of the District of Columbia (B) in subsection (d), by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: , or, in the case of the District of Columbia National Guard, the Mayor of the District of Columbia. (2) Section 12406 of such title is amended by striking the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia the Mayor of the District of Columbia (f) Consent for relocation of units Section 18238 of such title is amended by striking the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia the Mayor of the District of Columbia 4. Conforming amendments to title 32 (a) Maintenance of other troops Section 109(c) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking (or commanding general in the case of the District of Columbia) (b) Drug interdiction and Counter-Drug activities Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia the Mayor of the District of Columbia (c) Additional assistance Section 113 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Inclusion of District of Columbia In this section, the term State . (d) Appointment of adjutant general Section 314 of such title is amended— (1) by striking subsection (b); (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; and (3) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated), by striking the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard the Mayor of the District of Columbia, (e) Relief from National Guard duty Section 325(a)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard the Mayor of the District of Columbia (f) Authority To order To perform Active Guard and Reserve duty (1) Authority Subsection (a) of section 328 of such title is amended by striking the commanding general the Mayor of the District of Columbia (2) Clerical amendments (A) Section heading The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: 328. Active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive . (B) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 328 and inserting the following new item: 328. Active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive. . (g) Personnel matters Section 505 of such title is amended by striking commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia Mayor of the District of Columbia (h) National Guard challenge program Section 509 of such title is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1), by striking the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, under which the Governor or the commanding general the Mayor of the District of Columbia, under which the Governor or the Mayor (2) in subsection (g)(2), by striking the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard the Mayor of the District of Columbia (3) in subsection (j), by striking the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard the Mayor of the District of Columbia (4) in subsection (k), by striking the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard the Mayor of the District of Columbia (i) Issuance of supplies Section 702(a) of such title is amended by striking commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia Mayor of the District of Columbia (j) Appointment of fiscal officer Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia Mayor of the District of Columbia 5. Conforming amendment to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act Section 602(b) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–206.02(b), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking the National Guard of the District of Columbia,

District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act

Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2024 This bill makes permanent certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services. Under current law, these provisions expire on September 30, 2027.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State option to extend protection against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services under Medicaid. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2024 2. Making permanent the State option to extend protection against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services under Medicaid (a) In general Section 1924(h)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–5(h)(1)(A) (at the option of the State) is described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(VI) is eligible for medical assistance for home and community-based services provided under subsection (c), (d), or (i) of section 1915, under a waiver approved under section 1115, or who is eligible for such medical assistance by reason of being determined eligible under section 1902(a)(10)(C) or by reason of section 1902(f) or otherwise on the basis of a reduction of income based on costs incurred for medical or other remedial care, or who is eligible for medical assistance for home and community-based attendant services and supports under section 1915(k) (b) Conforming amendment Section 2404 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–5 September 30, 2027 the date of enactment of the Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2024

Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2024

Medicaid Program Improvement ActThis bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that state Medicaid programs and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) have a process in place to obtain updated addresses for enrollees. It also requires contracted managed care plans to report addresses that have been directly verified by enrollees to states.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Program Improvement Act 2. Ensuring the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program (a) In general Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) (1) in paragraph (86), by striking and (2) in paragraph (87), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) beginning January 1, 2026, provide for a process to regularly obtain address information for individuals enrolled under such plan (or a waiver of such plan) from reliable data sources (as described in section 435.919(f)(1)(iii) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)) and act on any changes to such an address based on such information in accordance with such section (or successor regulation), except that this paragraph shall only apply in the case of the 50 States and the District of Columbia. . (b) Application to CHIP Section 2107(e)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397gg(e)(1) (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H) through (U) as subparagraphs (I) through (V), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following new subparagraph: (H) Section 1902(a)(88) (relating to regularly obtaining address information for enrollees). . (c) Ensuring transmission of address information from managed care organizations Section 1932 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396u–2 (j) Transmission of address information Beginning January 1, 2026, each contract under a State plan with a managed care entity under section 1903(m) shall provide that the entity transmits to the State any address information for an individual enrolled with the entity that is provided to such entity directly from, or verified by such entity directly with, such individual. . July 23, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Medicaid Program Improvement Act

This bill requires state Medicaid programs to check, as part of the provider enrollment and reenrollment process, whether providers were terminated from participating in the Medicare program, any other state Medicaid program, or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) using certain databases (e.g., the Data EXchange system). The bill requires states to continue to check these databases on at least a monthly basis after providers are enrolled.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program. 1. Medicaid provider screening requirements Section 1902(kk)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(kk)(1) (1) by striking The State (A) In general The State ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Additional provider screening Beginning January 1, 2027, as part of the enrollment (or reenrollment or revalidation of enrollment) of a provider or supplier under this title, and not less frequently than monthly during the period that such provider or supplier is so enrolled, the State conducts a check of any database or similar system developed pursuant to section 6401(b)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to determine whether the Secretary has terminated the participation of such provider or supplier under title XVIII, or whether any other State has terminated the participation of such provider or supplier under such other State’s State plan under this title (or waiver of the plan), or such other State’s State child health plan under title XXI (or waiver of the plan). . July 23, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.

Inflation Reduction Act of 2023 This bill repeals the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and rescinds any unobligated funds made available by such act.

To repeal the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2023 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

Inflation Reduction Act of 2023

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy. Among other elements, the review shall include an assessment of (1) the economic impact of foreign direct investment in the United States, (2) trends in global cross-border investment and data flows, (3) federal government policies that facilitate foreign direct investment, and (4) the adequacy of federal government efforts to encourage and facilitate foreign direct investment in the United States. Commerce must report the findings of such review to Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and include recommendations for increasing the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment. The GAO must submit a review and assessment of the report to Congress.

To direct the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, to conduct an interagency review of and report to Congress on ways to increase the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the ability of the United States to attract foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries is directly linked to the long-term economic prosperity, global competitiveness, and security of the United States; (2) it is a top national priority to enhance the global competitiveness, economic prosperity, and security of the United States by— (A) removing unnecessary barriers to foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and the jobs that such investment creates throughout the United States; (B) promoting policies to ensure the United States remains the premier global destination to invest, hire, innovate, provide services, and manufacture products; (C) promoting policies to ensure the United States remains the global leader in developing and deploying cutting-edge technologies, such as self-driving vehicle technology, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, quantum computing, blockchain; and (D) promoting policies that maintain and expand resilient supply chains and reduce the dependence of the United States on supply chains from China and other foreign adversaries; (3) maintaining the United States commitment to an open investment policy with private-sector entities based in trusted countries encourages other countries to reciprocate and enable the United States to open new markets abroad for United States companies and their products; (4) while foreign direct investment by responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries can enhance the United States economic strength, policies regarding foreign direct investment should reflect security interests and should not disadvantage domestic investors, companies, or the workforce; (5) United States efforts to attract foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries should be consistent with efforts to maintain and improve the domestic standard-of-living, including for the workforce; (6) as digital information becomes increasingly important to the United States economy and the development of new technologies and services that will be crucial to the country’s competitiveness in the 21st century global economy, barriers including data localization and infringement of intellectual property rights must be further addressed; (7) foreign direct investment by companies or other entities owned, directed, supported, or influenced by the Chinese Communist Party is a threat to United States security and merits an aggressive policy framework to protect United States interests, jobs, intellectual property, and security; (8) foreign direct investment from any source should not result in the net loss of United States economic activity, productive capabilities, and supply chain resilience; and (9) foreign direct investment from any source should strengthen United States security and support United States workforce, health and safety, consumer, and financial standards. 3. Foreign direct investment review (a) Review The Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States, in consultation with the Federal Interagency Investment Working Group established pursuant to Executive Order 13577 (76 Fed Reg. 35715; relating to establishment of the SelectUSA Initiative) and in consultation with the heads of other relevant agencies, shall conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing key foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy. (b) Specific Matters To Be Included The review conducted pursuant to subsection (a) shall include a review of the following: (1) The economic impact of foreign direct investment in the United States, with particular focus on manufacturing, services, trade (with an emphasis on digital trade), and United States jobs. (2) Trends in global cross-border investment and data flows and the underlying factors for such trends. (3) Federal Government policies, that facilitate foreign direct investment attraction and retention from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries. (4) Foreign direct investment as compared to direct investment by domestic entities. (5) Foreign direct investment that takes the form of greenfield investment as compared to foreign direct investment relating to merger and acquisition activity. (6) The unique challenges posed by foreign direct investment, particularly acquisitions, in the United States by State-owned or State-backed enterprises, especially from State-directed economies, including companies or other entities owned, directed, supported, or influenced by the Chinese Communist Party. (7) Specific information on the prevalence of investments made by State-owned or State-backed enterprises, especially from State-directed economies, including companies or other entities owned, directed, supported, or influenced by the Chinese Communist Party, with a particular focus on investments relating to manufacturing, services, trade (with an emphasis on digital trade), and jobs. (8) How other trusted countries are dealing with the challenge, including screening for and preventing market distorting investments, of State-directed and State-supported investment and whether there are opportunities to work with like-minded nations to address such challenge. (9) Ongoing Federal Government efforts to improve the investment climate and facilitate greater levels of foreign direct investment in the United States from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries. (10) Innovative and noteworthy initiatives by State and local government to attract foreign investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries. (11) Initiatives by other countries to identify best practices for increasing global competitiveness in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries. (12) The impact that protectionist policies by other countries, including forced data localization rules, forced localization of production, industrial subsidies, and the infringement of intellectual property rights, have on the advanced technology economy of the United States and the ability for United States located firms to develop innovative technologies. (13) Other barriers to the ability of the United States to compete globally in an increasingly connected and digital global economy, including the use of technical barriers to trade (such as country-specific standards for technology products and digital services). (14) The adequacy of efforts by the Federal Government to encourage and facilitate foreign direct investment in the United States. (15) Efforts by the Chinese Communist Party to circumvent existing laws to gain access to United States markets, foreign direct investment responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries, or intellectual property. (16) The extent to which foreign direct investment from any source, including the Chinese Communist Party, results in displacement, offshoring, or outsourcing, including the impact of such investment on supply chains. (c) Limitation The review conducted pursuant to subsection (a) may not address laws or policies relating to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. (d) Public Comment (1) Review Not sooner than 60 days before the date on which the review is commenced pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall publish notice of the review in the Federal Register and shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the matters to be covered by the review. (2) Report Not sooner than 60 days before the date on which the report is submitted pursuant to subsection (e), the Secretary shall publish the proposed findings and recommendations in the Federal Register and shall provide an opportunity for public comment. (e) Report to congress Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the Federal Interagency Investment Working Group and the heads of other relevant agencies, shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the review required pursuant to subsection (a) and include recommendations for increasing the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries in a manner that strengthens or maintains the security, workforce, consumer, or financial protections of the United States. (f) Definitions In this Act: (1) Agency The term agency (2) Foreign adversary The term foreign adversary (3) Responsible private-sector entity The term responsible private-sector entity (A) not organized under the laws of a foreign adversary; and (B) not owned, controlled, or otherwise subject to the influence of, a foreign adversary. (4) Secretary The term Secretary (5) State The term State (6) Trusted country The term trusted country July 11, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023

Protect Social Security and Medicare Act This bill restricts the consideration of legislation if it contains any provision that reduces retirement, health, or other benefits administered by the Social Security Administration or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Such legislation may not be considered in the House or the Senate unless two-thirds of the Members agree to consider it. However, the restriction does not apply to the consideration of any provision that reduces payments to Medicare Advantage plans if the provision also increases the amount of payments made for other purposes under Medicare. For this exception to apply, the amount of the increase must be equal to or greater than the amount of the reduction.

To protect benefits provided under Social Security, Medicare, and any other program of benefits administered by the Social Security Administration or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Social Security and Medicare Act 2. Supermajority vote required to cut benefits administered by Social Security Administration or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (a) Supermajority vote requirement A bill or joint resolution, or any amendment offered to a bill or joint resolution, which contains any provision which, if enacted, would result in the reduction of any existing benefit provided or administered by the Social Security Administration or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may not be considered in the House of Representatives or the Senate unless two-thirds of the Members present and voting agree to a motion to consider the bill, joint resolution, or amendment with the provision included. (b) Exception for payments to Medicare advantage plans Subsection (a) does not apply to any provision which, if enacted, would result in the reduction of any payment made to a Medicare Advantage plan under part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–21 et seq. 3. Determination of reduction of benefits During the consideration of a bill, joint resolution, or amendment in the House of Representatives or Senate, any determination regarding whether a provision in the bill, joint resolution, or amendment would, if enacted, result in a reduction described in section 2(a) or a reduction or increase described in section 2(b) shall be made solely on the basis of a determination made by the Office of the Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration.

Protect Social Security and Medicare Act

Police Our Border ActThis bill requires the Department of Justice to report on the impact of the Biden Administration's border policies on law enforcement officers at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels. 

To require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Police Our Border Act 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) Our Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each day in order to protect our country and serve their communities. (2) According to the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund, 136 law enforcement officers died in the line-of-duty in 2023. (3) Congress should do everything in its power to support law enforcement officers at every level and in every part of our nation. (4) The southwest border crisis created by the Biden Administration has made every state a border state. (5) The Biden border crisis has placed a burden on law enforcement agencies across the nation and has placed a significant strain on the resources that are critical to keeping communities safe. (6) Law enforcement officers in every state are put in life-threatening scenarios as a direct result of the open borders. (7) Law enforcement has been forced to deal with the influx of fentanyl and many officers are exposed to the drug while on duty. (8) It is in the best interest of law enforcement officers and the communities they serve for Congress to pass, and the President to sign into law, strong border security legislation. 3. Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the impact the Biden border crisis is having on law enforcement officers at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level, including— (1) the estimated dollar amount of all resources devoted to addressing the Biden border crisis, and the extent to which such resources are not available to law enforcement agencies; (2) the exposure of law enforcement officers to fentanyl resulting from encounters with illegal aliens at the border and in the United States; (3) injuries to law enforcement officers based on a connection to the Biden border crisis or exposure to fentanyl; and (4) the morale of law enforcement officers. May 6, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Police Our Border Act

This bill permanently allows federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner) for purposes of Medicare telehealth services.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics. 1. Extending telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics Section 1834(m)(8)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(8)(A) During the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) and, during the 151-day period beginning on the first day after the end of such emergency period— With respect to telehealth services furnished during or after the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B)—

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.

Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act or the SECURE Firearm Storage Act This bill establishes security requirements for the business premises of a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer. Specifically, when the premises are closed for business, an importer, manufacturer, or dealer must secure the firearms inventory and securely store paper business records. A violator is subject to penalties—a civil fine, suspension or revocation of a license, or both a civil fine and suspension or revocation of a license.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act SECURE Firearm Storage Act 2. Security requirements for federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers (a) In general Section 923 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (m) Security requirements (1) Relation to provision governing gun shows This subsection shall apply to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer except as provided in subsection (j). (2) Firearm storage (A) In general A person who is a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer shall keep and store each firearm in the business inventory of the licensee at the premises covered by the license. (B) Means of storage When the premises covered by the license are not open for business, the licensee shall, with respect to each firearm in the business inventory of the licensee— (i) secure the firearm with a hardened steel rod 1/4 (I) the steel rod secured by a hardened steel lock that has a shackle; (II) the lock and shackle protected or shielded from the use of a bolt cutter; and (III) the rod anchored to prevent the removal of the firearm from the premises; or (ii) store the firearm in— (I) a locked fireproof safe; (II) a locked gun cabinet (and if the locked gun cabinet is not steel, each firearm within the cabinet shall be secured with a hardened steel rod 1/4 (III) a locked vault. (3) Paper record storage When the premises covered by the license are not open for business, the licensee shall store each paper record of the business inventory and firearm transactions of, and other dispositions of firearms by, the licensee at the premises in a secure location such as a locked fireproof safe or locked vault. (4) Additional security requirements The Attorney General may, by regulation, prescribe such additional security requirements as the Attorney General determines appropriate with respect to the firearms business conducted by a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer, such as requirements relating to the use of— (A) alarm and security camera systems; (B) site hardening; (C) measures to secure any electronic record of the business inventory and firearm transactions of, and other dispositions of firearms by, the licensee; and (D) other measures necessary to reduce the risk of theft at the business premises of a licensee. . (b) Penalties Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (q) Penalties for noncompliance with firearms licensee security requirements (1) In general (A) Penalty With respect to a violation by a licensee of section 923(m) or a regulation issued under that section, the Attorney General, after notice and opportunity for hearing— (i) in the case of the first violation or related series of violations on the same date, shall subject the licensee to a civil penalty in an amount equal to not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000; (ii) in the case of the second violation or related series of violations on the same date— (I) shall suspend the license issued to the licensee under this chapter until the licensee cures the violation; and (II) may subject the licensee to a civil penalty in an amount provided in clause (i); or (iii) in the case of the third violation or related series of violations on the same date— (I) shall revoke the license issued to the licensee under this chapter; and (II) may subject the licensee to a civil penalty in an amount provided in clause (i). (B) Review An action of the Attorney General under this paragraph may be reviewed only as provided under section 923(f). (2) Administrative remedies The imposition of a civil penalty or suspension or revocation of a license under paragraph (1) shall not preclude any administrative remedy that is otherwise available to the Attorney General. . (c) Application requirement Section 923 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the second sentence, by striking be in such form and contain only that describe how the applicant plans to comply with subsection (m) and shall be in such form and contain only such other (2) in subsection (d)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (F), by striking and (B) in subparagraph (G), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (H) the Attorney General determines that the description in the application of how the applicant plans to comply with subsection (m) would, if implemented, so comply. . (d) Effective dates (1) Initial firearm storage requirements Section 923(m)(2) of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Initial paper records storage requirements Section 923(m)(3) of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

SECURE Firearm Storage Act

Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act This bill establishes new requirements in the case of a firearm transfer by a federally licensed dealer, manufacturer, or importer to an unlicensed person prior to the completion of a background check. Current law permits these transactions—default-proceed transactions—if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days. With respect to a default-proceed transaction, the bill requires a federally licensed dealer, manufacturer, or importer to report the transfer to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) within 24 hours; requires the instant criminal background check system (NICS) to prioritize completing the background check related to the transfer; and requires the NICS to retain records related to a proposed or completed firearm transfer until the background check is complete. Finally, the bill requires the FBI to report publicly on data related to default-proceed transactions. Further, it requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to report publicly on data related to the firearms transferred in default-proceed transactions.

To improve the procedures of the national instant criminal background check system in the case of firearm transfers by federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers before the completion of the related criminal background check, and to provide for annual reports on default firearm transfers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act 2. Improvement of NICS procedures in the case of default firearm transfers (a) Requirement that federally licensed firearm importers, manufacturers, and dealers report default firearm transfers (1) In general Section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (7) A licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer who transfers a firearm in compliance with paragraph (1), but before the national instant criminal background check system provides the licensee with a unique identification number, shall report the transfer to the Federal Bureau of Investigation within 24 hours. If a State or local law enforcement authority is conducting the related background check, the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall transmit the report to that authority. . (2) Creation of online portal and telephone hotline Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall create an online portal and telephone hotline, that are to be used exclusively for the purpose of reporting sufficient information to allow the Federal Bureau of Investigation to prioritize background checks in accordance with section 40901 of title 34, United States Code. (b) Prioritization of NICS background checks relating to default firearm transfers Section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ( 34 U.S.C. 40901 (m) Prioritization of background checks related to default firearm transfers In the case of a transfer referred to in section 922(t)(7) of title 18, United States Code, the system established under this section shall give priority to completing the background check relating to the transfer. . (c) Prohibition on destruction of records relating to firearm transfer before completion of background check Section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ( 34 U.S.C. 40901 (n) Prohibition on destruction of records relating to firearm transfer before completion of related background check The system established under this section may not destroy any records of the system relating to a proposed or completed firearm transfer, before completion of the criminal background check with respect to the prospective or actual transferee. . 3. Annual reports on default firearm transfers (a) In general Within 300 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall make accessible to the public a written report on— (1) the number of firearms transferred as described in section 922(t)(7) of title 18, United States Code, during the period covered by the report, disaggregated by State; (2) the number of the firearms described in paragraph (1) of this subsection with respect to which the national instant criminal background check system established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act completed the background check; (3) of the number described by paragraph (2) of this subsection— (A) the number with respect to which the system provided the unique identification number under subparagraph (B)(i) or (C)(i) of section 922(t)(1) of such title; (B) the number with respect to which information available to the system demonstrated that transfer of a firearm to, or receipt of a firearm by, the transferee would violate subsection (d), (g), or (n) of section 922 of such title or State, local, or tribal law; and (C) in each case described by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the reason for indicating that the receipt would be a violation referred to in such subparagraph (B), including any specific prohibiting criteria that would bar the transferee from receipt of a firearm or a licensee from transferring a firearm; (4) of the number described by paragraph (3)(B) of this subsection, the number of firearms that were retrieved from the transferee, and the number of firearms that were not retrieved from the transferee, with each number disaggregated by the field division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the State involved; (5) in the case of the first report under this section, the number of requests for criminal background checks received by the system in the preceding 5 years the records of which were purged from the system without resolution; and (6) the number of licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, or licensed dealers who transferred firearms as described in section 922(t)(7) of such title during the period covered by the report, disaggregated by the State of sale. (b) In general Within 300 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives shall make accessible to the public a written report on— (1) the average time between receipt and recovery of a firearm transferred as described in section 922(t)(7) of title 18, United States Code, during the period covered by the report, where the transfer to, or receipt by, the transferee violated subsection (d), (g), or (n) of section 922 of such title or State, local, or tribal law; (2) the number of firearms transferred as described in such section 922(t)(7) during the period covered by the report, that were recovered as part of a criminal investigation, where receipt by the transferee violated such subsection (d), (g), or (n) or State, local, or tribal law, disaggregated by State; and (3) of the number described by paragraph (2) of this subsection— (A) the total number of firearms that were recovered by law enforcement in States other than the State the firearm was transferred by a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer as described in such section 922(t); and (B) the information outlined in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, disaggregated by— (i) the State where the firearm was recovered; and (ii) the State where the firearm was transferred as described in such section 922(t). (c) Rule of interpretation A report under subsection (a) shall be considered an annual statistical report and statistical aggregate data for purposes of the sixth proviso under the heading Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives—salaries and expenses Public Law 112–55

Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act

Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act This bill increases from 20% to 30% the workforce representation on state and local workforce development boards.

To expand labor representation on State and local workforce development boards, to provide a definition of labor organization, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act 2. State workforce development boards Section 101(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3111(b)(1)(C)(ii) 20 percent 30 percent 3. Local workforce development boards Section 107(b)(2)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(B) 20 30 4. Definition of labor organization Section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 (72) Labor organization The term labor organization 29 U.S.C. 152(5) (A) any organization composed of labor organizations, such as a labor union federation or a State or municipal labor body; and (B) any organization which would be included in the definition for such term under such section 2(5) but for the fact that the organization represents— (i) individuals employed by the United States, any wholly owned Government corporation, any Federal Reserve Bank, or any State or political subdivision thereof; (ii) individuals employed by persons subject to the Railway Labor Act ( 45 U.S.C. 151 et seq. (iii) individuals employed as agricultural laborers. .

Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act

Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2023 This bill revises requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program of the Department of Agriculture. Currently, schools participating in the program may provide lactose-free and flavored and unflavored milk. Under the bill, these schools must provide students flavored and unflavored milk and maintain the discretion to offer lactose-free milk.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act with respect to the types of milk offered under the school lunch program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2023 2. Types of milk offered under the school lunch program Section 9(a)(2)(A) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(2)(A) (1) by striking clause (ii); (2) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and (3) by inserting after clause (i) the following: (ii) shall offer students flavored and unflavored fluid milk; (iii) may offer students lactose-free fluid milk; and .

Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2023

High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2024This bill directs states to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies and requires public high schools to conduct annual voter registration drives to register eligible students. The Department of Education must reimburse eligible public high schools for carrying out voter registration drives.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, to direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students attending such schools, to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to reimburse such schools for the costs of conducting such voter registration drives, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2024 2. Designation of public high schools as voter registration agencies (a) Requiring designation by States Section 7(a)(2) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(2) (1) by striking and (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) all public high schools (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 . (b) Conforming amendment relating to optional designation of other public schools Section 7(a)(3)(B)(i) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(3)(B)(i) public schools, public elementary schools (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 3. Requiring schools to conduct voter registration drives for students (a) Voter registration drives Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20506 (e) Special rules for public high schools (1) Voter registration drives A voter registration agency that is a public high school shall, at least once during each academic year, conduct a voter registration drive, and set as a goal for that year the registration of all students in the school who are— (A) enrolled in a class in American Government or Economics; (B) at least 17 years old as of April 10 of that year; and (C) are eligible to register to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State. (2) Use of voting machines for student elections At the request of a public high school which is operating a high school voter registration program under paragraph (1), the appropriate election official of the State may enter into an agreement under which the official provides the school with voting machines and related equipment and supplies for use in a student council or similar election held at the school, under such terms and conditions as the school and official may determine. . (b) Availability of grants To cover costs of voter registration drives (1) Establishment of program The Secretary of Education (hereafter referred to as the Secretary (2) Eligibility A public high school is eligible to receive a payment under the program under this subsection with respect to a voter registration drive if the school submits to the Secretary, at such time and in such form as the Secretary may require, an application containing— (A) a statement of the reasonable costs incurred by the school in carrying out the voter registration drive, including the information used by the school to determine the amount of such costs; (B) a description of the activities conducted under the drive, including the number of students registered; and (C) such other information and assurances as the Secretary may require. (3) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated for payments under this subsection such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025 and each succeeding fiscal year. 4. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.

High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2024

Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 This bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government. The bill eliminates the government pension offset, which in various instances reduces Social Security benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own. The bill also eliminates the windfall elimination provision, which in some instances reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. These changes are effective for benefits payable after December 2023.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 2. Repeal of government pension offset provision (a) In general Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(k) (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2) subsections (k)(5) and (q) subsection (q) (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2) subsections (k)(5) and (q) subsection (q) (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A) subsection (k)(5), subsection (q), subsection (q) (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A) subsection (k)(5), subsection (q) subsection (q) 3. Repeal of windfall elimination provisions (a) In general Section 215 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415 (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming amendments Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402 section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B) paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f) 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2023. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3.

Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to annually publish a list of entities that hold a license or other authorization granted by the FCC and have ties to specified countries. An entity must be listed if the government of China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or Venezuela (or an organization subject to the jurisdiction of any of those governments) owns an equity interest in the entity. The FCC may list additional entities that do not meet these requirements after consulting with an appropriate national security agency.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act 2. List of entities holding FCC authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority and having certain foreign ownership (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the internet website of the Commission a list of each entity— (1) that holds a license issued by the Commission pursuant to— (A) section 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 309(j) (B) the Act of May 27, 1921 ( 47 U.S.C. 34 et seq. Cable Landing Licensing Act 3 U.S.C. 301 (2) with respect to which— (A) a covered entity holds an equity or voting interest that is required to be reported to the Commission under the ownership rules of the Commission; or (B) an appropriate national security agency has determined that a covered entity exerts control, regardless of whether such covered entity holds an equity or voting interest as described in subparagraph (A). (b) Rulemaking (1) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue rules to obtain information to identify each entity— (A) that holds any authorization, license, or other grant of authority issued by the Commission (other than a license described in subsection (a)(1)); and (B) with respect to which a covered entity holds an equity or voting interest that is required to be reported to the Commission under the ownership rules of the Commission. (2) Placement on list Not later than 1 year after the Commission issues the rules required by paragraph (1), the Commission shall place each entity described in such paragraph on the list published under subsection (a). (c) Paperwork Reduction Act exemption A collection of information conducted or sponsored by the Commission to implement this section does not constitute a collection of information for the purposes of subchapter I of chapter 35 Paperwork Reduction Act (d) Annual updates The Commission shall, not less frequently than annually, update the list published under subsection (a), including with respect to any entity required to be placed on such list by subsection (b)(2). (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency The term appropriate national security agency 47 U.S.C. 1608 (2) Commission The term Commission (3) Covered country The term covered country (4) Covered entity The term covered entity (A) the government of a covered country; (B) an entity organized under the laws of a covered country; and (C) a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph (B), regardless of whether the subsidiary or affiliate is organized under the laws of a covered country. May 7, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

Social Media Child Protection Act This bill limits access to social media platforms by children and requires all individuals to verify their age before accessing such platforms. Specifically, a social media platform may not permit children under the age of 16 to access the platform. In addition, a social media platform must require all individuals to verify their age by providing a valid identity document (e.g., government-issued identification) or using another reasonable verification method before accessing the platform. The platforms must also establish and maintain reasonable procedures to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the personal information of users and prospective users. The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, and private right of action.

To require providers of social media platforms to prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing such social media platforms, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Media Child Protection Act 2. Requirements for social media platforms (a) In general A provider of a social media platform— (1) may not permit a child to access such social media platform; (2) may not permit any individual to access such social media platform unless such provider has verified the age of such individual by— (A) requiring such individual to provide a valid identity document issued by the Federal Government or a State or local government, such as a birth certificate, driver’s license, or passport; or (B) using another reasonable method of verification (taking into consideration available technology); and (3) shall establish and maintain reasonable procedures to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the personal information of users and prospective users of such social media platform, which shall be consistent with the procedures required under section 1303(b)(1)(D) of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 ( 15 U.S.C. 6502(b)(1)(D) (b) Enforcement (1) Enforcement by Federal Trade Commission (A) 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) (B) Powers of Commission The 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. (2) Actions by States (A) In general (i) Civil actions In any case in which the attorney general of a State has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of such State has been or is threatened or adversely affected by the engagement of a provider of a social media platform in an act or practice that violates this section, the State, as parens patriae, may bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in a district court of the United States of appropriate jurisdiction to— (I) enjoin such act or practice; (II) enforce compliance with this section; (III) obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of the State; or (IV) obtain such other relief as the court may consider to be appropriate. (ii) Notice (I) In general Before filing an action under clause (i), the attorney general of the State involved shall provide to the Commission— (aa) written notice of such action; and (bb) a copy of the complaint for such action. (II) Exemption (aa) In general Subclause (I) shall not apply with respect to the filing of an action by an attorney general of a State under this subparagraph, if the attorney general determines that it is not feasible to provide the notice described in such subclause before the filing of such action. (bb) Notification In an action described in item (aa), the attorney general of a State shall provide notice and a copy of the complaint to the Commission at the same time as the attorney general files such action. (B) Intervention (i) In general On receiving notice under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Commission shall have the right to intervene in the action that is the subject of such notice. (ii) Effect of intervention If the Commission intervenes in an action under subparagraph (A), it shall have the right— (I) to be heard with respect to any matter that arises in such action; and (II) to file a petition for appeal. (C) Construction For purposes of bringing any civil action under subparagraph (A), nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent an attorney general of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general by the laws of that State to— (i) conduct investigations; (ii) administer oaths or affirmations; or (iii) compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. (3) Private right of action A parent of a child injured by a violation of this section by a provider of a social media platform may bring in a district court of the United States of appropriate jurisdiction a civil action to— (A) enjoin the violation; (B) obtain compensatory damages and punitive damages; or (C) obtain such other relief as the court may consider to be appropriate. (c) Review and report to Congress Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall— (1) review the implementation of this section, including the effects of the implementation of this section on providers of social media platforms, the efforts of the Commission to ensure such providers comply with this section and the successfulness of such efforts, any violations of this section by such providers, and the actions taken by such providers to verify the age and identity of users and prospective users of the social media platforms of such providers; and (2) submit to Congress a report on the results of the review described in paragraph (1). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Access The term access (A) to establish an account on such social media platform; (B) to create a profile on such social media platform; or (C) to create, share, or view user-generated content through such account or profile. (2) Child The term child (3) Commission The term Commission (4) Parent The term parent 15 U.S.C. 6501 (5) Personal information The term personal information (A) a first and last name; (B) a home or other physical address, including street name and name of a city or town; (C) an email address; (D) a telephone number; (E) a Social Security number; or (F) any other information the Commission determines permits the physical or online contacting of a specific individual. (6) Social media platform (A) In general The term social media platform (i) Permits a person to establish an account or create a profile for the purpose of allowing users to create, share, and view user-generated content through such account or profile. (ii) Enables 1 or more users to generate content that can be viewed by other users of such medium. (iii) Primarily serves as a medium for users to interact with content generated by other users of such medium. (B) Inclusion The term social media platform (7) State The term State (e) Effective date This section shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Social Media Child Protection Act

Alaskan Energy Production and Fisheries Protection ActThis bill provides for oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Specifically, the bill nullifies any order or action by the President or the Department of the Interior that places a moratorium on, suspends, or otherwise pauses leasing in ANWR's 1002 Area. It also ratifies and approves all authorizations and permits issued for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The Environmental Protection Agency and other applicable federal departments and agencies must process, reinstate, or continue to maintain such authorizations and permits. Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, Interior must accept bids for certain ANWR leases that were canceled and reissue the leases. The bill states that the reissued leases must be considered to meet the requirements of specified existing laws, such as the Endangered Species Act of 1973.By December 22, 2024, Interior must also conduct a second lease sale. Further, the bill limits the authority of the President and Interior to cancel future leases issued under the program.The bill also directs the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw its (1) Notice of Availability of the Draft Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, and (2) proposed rule titled Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. It also nullifies portions of Executive Order 13990 and Secretarial Order 3401.Finally, the bill limits judicial review of approvals of leases under the program.

To ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaskan Energy Production and Fisheries Protection Act 2. Congressional findings Congress finds that— (1) Congress provided clear authorization and direction that the Secretary of the Interior shall establish and administer a competitive oil and gas program for the leasing, development, production, and transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain Public Law 115–97 16 U.S.C. 3143 (2) the timely administration of the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program is required and in the national and public interest; (3) the Department of the Interior’s cancelling of the leases for the covered Coastal Plain lease tracts represents a major decision of economic and political significance that Congress did not delegate to the Secretary; (4) the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 ( 42 U.S.C. 6501 et seq. (A) allow for the exploration, development, and production of petroleum products in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska; and (B) balance, to the extent consistent with that Act, the protection of ecological and cultural values in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska; and (5) the proposed rule of the Bureau of Land Management entitled Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska 42 U.S.C. 6501 et seq. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Coastal plain The term Coastal Plain Public Law 115–97 16 U.S.C. 3143 (2) Coastal plain oil and gas leasing program The term Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program Public Law 115–97 16 U.S.C. 3143 (3) Covered coastal plain lease tract The term covered Coastal Plain lease tract Amendment to the Detailed Statement of Sale (4) Record of decision The term Record of Decision Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Alaska (5) Secretary The term Secretary 4. Congressional approval of orders (a) Moratorium on oil and gas leasing Any order or action by the President or the Secretary that has the effect of placing a moratorium on or otherwise suspending or pausing oil and gas leasing in the Coastal Plain shall have no force or effect. (b) Approval and ratification of existing documentation and authorizations Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Congress— (1) ratifies and approves all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law, as described in the Record of Decision, necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program; and (2) directs the Secretary, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the heads of other as applicable Federal departments and agencies to process, reinstate, or continue to maintain such authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders described in paragraph (1). (c) Applicability of other law Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders described in subsection (b)(1) shall be considered to satisfy the requirements of— (1) section 1002 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3142 (2) section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c)); (3) section 20001 of Public Law 115–97 16 U.S.C. 3143 (4) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. (5) subchapter II of chapter 5 chapter 7 5. Coastal plain oil and gas leasing program (a) Reissuance of canceled leases (1) Acceptance of bids Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, without modification or delay— (A) accept the highest valid bid for each covered Coastal Plain lease tract for which a valid bid was received on January 6, 2021, pursuant to the requirement to hold the first lease sale in the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program; and (B) provide the appropriate lease form to each winning bidder under subparagraph (A) to execute and return to the Secretary. (2) Lease issuance On receipt of an executed lease form under paragraph (1)(B) and payment in accordance with that lease of the rental for the first year, the balance of the bonus bid (unless deferred), and any required bond or security from the high bidder, the Secretary shall promptly issue to the high bidder a fully executed lease, in accordance with— (A) the applicable regulations, as in effect on January 6, 2021; and (B) the terms and conditions of the Record of Decision. (b) Requirement for future leases (1) Second lease sale Not later than December 22, 2024, the Secretary shall conduct the second lease sale required by section 20001(c)(1)(B)(ii)(II) of Public Law 115–97 16 U.S.C. 3143 (2) Exceptions for canceling a lease Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President and the Secretary may not cancel a lease issued under the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program if the Secretary has previously opened bids for such a lease or disclosed the high bidder for any tract that was included in a lease sale under the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program unless the lessee is in violation of the terms of the lease and fails to cure the violation after a reasonable period of time. (c) Applicability of prior record of decision Notwithstanding any other provision of law and with respect to reissuing leases under subsection (a), the Record of Decision shall be considered to satisfy the requirements of— (1) section 1002 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3142 (2) section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c)); (3) section 20001 of Public Law 115–97 16 U.S.C. 3143 (4) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( Public Law 93–205 16 U.S.C. 1533 (5) subchapter II of chapter 5 chapter 7 (d) Withdrawal of supplemental environmental impact statement The Director of the Bureau of Land Management— (1) shall withdraw the notice of availability entitled Notice of Availability of the Draft Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (2) may not take any action to finalize, implement, or enforce the supplemental environmental impact statement described in paragraph (1). (e) Judicial review (1) Judicial preclusion Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in paragraph (2), no court shall have jurisdiction to review any action taken by the Secretary, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, a State administrative agency, an Indian Tribe, or any other Federal agency acting pursuant to Federal law that grants an authorization, permit, verification, biological opinion, incidental take statement, or other approval described in section 4(b) for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program, whether issued prior to, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, and including any lawsuit or any other action pending in a court as of the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Forum exclusivity The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction over any claim regarding— (A) the validity of this section; or (B) the scope of authority conferred by this section. (3) Right to petition (A) In general Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a lease holder may obtain a review of an alleged failure by an agency to act in accordance with section 20001 of Public Law 115–97 16 U.S.C. 3143 (B) Deadlines If a court of competent jurisdiction finds that an agency has failed to act in accordance with section 20001 of Public Law 115–97 16 U.S.C. 3143 6. Nullification of certain federal agency actions (a) NPRA rule The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management— (1) shall withdraw the proposed rule of the Bureau of Land Management entitled Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (2) may not take any action to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule described in paragraph (1) or any substantially similar rule. (b) Executive order 13990 (1) In general Subsections (a) and (c) of section 4 of Executive Order 13990 (86 Fed. Reg. 7037; relating to protecting public health and the environment and restoring science to tackle the climate crisis) shall have no force or effect. (2) Funding No Federal funds may be obligated or expended to carry out subsection (a) or (c) of section 4 of the Executive Order described in paragraph (1). (c) Secretarial order 3401 (1) In general Secretarial Order 3401 (relating to the Comprehensive Analysis and Temporary Halt on all Activities in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Relating to the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program), issued by the Secretary on June 1, 2021, shall have no force or effect. (2) Funding No Federal funds may be obligated or expended to carry out the Secretarial Order described in paragraph (1).

Alaskan Energy Production and Fisheries Protection Act

Student Mental Health Helpline Act This bill authorizes grants to support student mental health and safety helplines (i.e., a free, confidential service that is accessible via telephone and other communication platforms that assists students facing challenges with abuse, bullying, depression, self-harm, and related issues). The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) may award the grants to agencies or other subdivisions of a state, Indian tribe, or local government that are primarily responsible for health, public health, or education. Recipients must use funds to establish or maintain a helpline that provides information to school officials (to the extent permitted by federal privacy standards for health information) about student mental health and safety concerns and related activities. The bill also requires SAMHSA to report on the feasibility of setting up a nationally available student mental health and safety helpline.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to eligible entities to establish or maintain a student mental health and safety helpline, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Mental Health Helpline Act 2. Grants for student mental health and safety helpline Part D of title V of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290dd et seq. 553. Grants for student mental health and safety helpline (a) In general (1) Establishment or maintenance grants The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, and in consultation with the Secretary of Education, may award grants to eligible entities to establish or maintain a student mental health and safety helpline that— (A) is free and confidential; (B) is accessible to students through multiple platforms; (C) provides information to school officials about student health and safety issues, to the extent permitted by the HIPAA privacy regulations; and (D) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. (2) Transition grants (A) In general The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, and in consultation with the Secretary of Education, may award grants to States, local governments, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations to transition, by not later than 2 years after the award of the grant, a helpline that was in existence on the day before the date of enactment of the Student Mental Health Helpline Act (B) Use of funds A grant under subparagraph (A) shall be used exclusively for costs associated with the transition described in such subparagraph. (b) Application of HIPAA privacy regulations (1) Covered entity A helpline funded under subsection (a)(1) shall be treated as a covered entity (as defined in section 106.103 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)), and information received by the helpline from students contacting the helpline shall be treated as protected health information (as defined in such section 106.103 (or successor regulations)), for purposes of the HIPAA privacy regulations. (2) Additional privacy standards Nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt or otherwise prohibit the application, with respect to a helpline funded under this section, of privacy standards in addition to those applicable under the HIPAA privacy regulations. (c) Eligible grantees To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a)(1), an entity shall be an agency or other subdivision— (1) of a State, a local government, an Indian Tribe, or a Tribal organization; and (2) whose primary responsibility relates to health, public health, or education. (d) Requirements A recipient of a grant under subsection (a)(1) shall use the grant for each of the following: (1) Supporting a phone line, texting, and social media accounts for students facing challenges with abuse, bullying, depression, risk of self-injury, risk of injury to others, or suicidal thoughts. (2) Providing such support in a culturally competent manner, including to students who— (A) are from diverse backgrounds; or (B) identify with groups associated with a higher risk of bullying, abuse, and suicide, such as individuals who are LGBTQ or have disabilities. (3) Coordinating with— (A) other mental health crisis lines; (B) State and local mental health agencies and providers, local educational agencies, school administrators, and community-based health service providers; and (C) in cases of neglect and abuse, State and local family service agencies. (4) Ensuring that— (A) activities funded through the grant are conducted in accordance with all applicable Federal and State privacy standards; and (B) health care information collected through such activities will be maintained in a secure manner. (5) Developing a disaster recovery plan and redundancy measures to ensure continuous technical operations. (e) Other allowable uses A recipient of a grant under subsection (a)(1) may choose to use the grant for any of the following: (1) Supporting forms of communication in addition to those specified in subsection (d)(1), such as online forms and an email account. (2) In addition to coordinating with the entities specified in subsection (d)(3), coordinating with nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education. (3) Developing educational curricula that schools may choose to offer, in conjunction with the helpline funded through the grant, to remove the stigma of mental illness, prevent bullying, prevent domestic violence, prevent suicide, or otherwise address student mental health and safety. (4) Promoting activities to encourage students to use the helpline funded through the grant. (5) Collecting and analyzing data on the use of the helpline funded through the grant to improve and adjust services offered through the helpline. (6) Providing support in multiple languages in areas with a high concentration of multiple language speakers. (7) Developing, in accordance with best practices and guidelines of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for behavioral health crisis care, protocols and training for identifying and responding to students who present an imminent risk of harming themselves or others. (8) Providing training, technology, and personnel necessary to comply with the HIPAA privacy regulations or other relevant privacy standards. (9) Coordinating and sharing best practices with other student mental health and safety helplines, including other helplines funded pursuant to this section. (10) Sharing personnel (such as crisis counselors), services (such as technology and data management services), and other resources deemed appropriate by the Secretary with other mental health and safety helplines that— (A) are operated by the recipient of the grant; or (B) are operated by another entity and funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (f) Period of a grant The period of a grant under subsection (a)(1) shall be not less than 5 years. (g) Subgrants and contracts (1) Authorization A recipient of a grant under subsection (a)(1) may award subgrants and enter into contracts to carry out activities funded through the grant. (2) Eligible subgrantees and contractors To be eligible to receive a subgrant or contract under paragraph (1), an entity shall be— (A) a local educational agency; (B) an institution of higher education; (C) a nonprofit organization; (D) a for-profit organization that provides— (i) website or data management services; (ii) specialized staff trained in crisis intervention to answer incoming messages; or (iii) other products or services deemed by the Secretary to be appropriate for establishing or maintaining a helpline funded under subsection (a)(1); (E) a school; or (F) another type of entity deemed by the Secretary to be appropriate for subgrants or contracts under paragraph (1). (3) Accreditation To be eligible to receive a subgrant or contract under paragraph (1) for specialized staff trained in crisis intervention to answer incoming messages, an entity shall be accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation entity that applies current evidence-based practices related to mental and behavioral health. (4) Priority In awarding subgrants and contracts under paragraph (1), a recipient of a grant under subsection (a)(1) shall give priority to eligible entities that— (A) retain a licensed mental health care practitioner on staff; and (B) participate in the network of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (h) Reporting (1) Annual reports to Congress Each fiscal year for which grants are awarded under subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2), the Secretary shall— (A) study the results of the grants; and (B) submit to the Congress a report on such results, including— (i) an evaluation of the outcomes of the programs under subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2); (ii) a summary of activities carried out with grants under subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2) and the results achieved through those activities; (iii) to the extent practicable, the demographics of students served and nature of messages received through grants under subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2); and (iv) in the case of grants under subsection (a)(2), an analysis of changes in the outcomes, activities, demographics, and nature of messages described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) as a result of transitioning helplines to different agencies or subdivisions. (2) Report on feasibility of a national student helpline Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Student Mental Health Helpline Act (A) the feasibility of making a student mental health and safety helpline nationally available; (B) how to successfully integrate the helplines of States and other entities into a consolidated national student mental health and safety helpline; and (C) the feasibility and potential benefits and drawbacks of adding a student-specific capability to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (i) Definitions In this section: (1) The term HIPAA privacy regulations 42 U.S.C. 1320d–2 (2) The terms Indian Tribe Tribal organization (3) The term institution of higher education (4) The term local educational agency (5) The term State (j) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $55,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2034. .

Student Mental Health Helpline Act

Safer Heat Act of 2023 This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish safety standards for portable heating devices, including a requirement that a device shuts off at a threshold determined hazardous by the commission. The commission is authorized to enforce these standards.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a consumer product safety standard for portable electric heating devices, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safer Heat Act of 2023 2. Consumer product safety standard for portable heating devices (a) Consumer product safety standard required The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall— (1) in consultation with representatives of consumer groups, portable heating device product manufacturers, and independent engineers and experts and fire safety experts, examine and assess the effectiveness of any voluntary consumer product safety standard for portable heating devices; and (2) in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, promulgate a consumer product safety standard that includes, at a minimum, a requirement that the portable heating device shut off at a threshold determined hazardous by the Commission, and that— (A) is substantially the same as such voluntary standard; or (B) is more stringent than such voluntary standard, if the Commission determines that a more stringent standard would further reduce the risk of injury associated with such device. (b) Treatment of standard A consumer product safety standard promulgated under subsection (a) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2058 (c) Additional rulemaking After promulgating the standard required pursuant to subsection (a), the Commission may, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, periodically review and revise the standard to ensure the standard provides the highest level of safety for portable heating devices that is feasible. (d) Judicial review Any person adversely affected by a standard promulgated or revised under this section may file a petition for review under the procedures set forth in section 11(g) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2060(g) (e) Revisions to voluntary standard (1) Notice of adoption Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Commission promulgates a consumer product safety standard under this section that is based, in whole or in part, on a voluntary standard, the Commission shall notify the organization that issued the voluntary standard of the Commission standard and shall provide a copy of the Commission standard to the organization. (2) Commission action on revised voluntary standard (A) Notification by standards organization Not later than 60 days after the date on which an organization revises a standard that has been adopted, in whole or in part, as a consumer product safety standard under this section, the organization shall notify the Commission of such revision. (B) Adoption or rejection of revised standard A revised voluntary standard described under subparagraph (A) shall be treated as a consumer product safety standard promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2058 (f) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission (2) Portable heating device The term portable heating device

Safer Heat Act of 2023

Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 This bill allows employers to offer stand-alone telehealth benefits to all employees. This includes employees who are eligible for enrollment in their employer's group health plan. Such stand-alone plans must comply with certain patient protections, including the prohibitions against (1) exclusion from coverage based on a preexisting condition, (2) discrimination based on health status, and (3) rescission of coverage. Currently, employers may offer telehealth benefits to employees who are otherwise ineligible for the employer's group health plan. This flexibility applies during any plan year beginning before the end of the COVID-19 emergency.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income and Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat benefits for telehealth services offered under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 2. Treating benefits for telehealth services offered under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits (a) PHSA (1) In general Section 2791(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91(c)(2) (A) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) Benefits for telehealth services. . (2) Limitation on exception to group health plans and group health insurance coverage Section 2722(c)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–21(c)(1) (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (B) by striking The requirements (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the requirements. ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Application of provisions in the case of individual health insurance coverage for certain excepted benefits The requirements of subparts I and II shall apply to any individual health insurance coverage in relation to its provision of excepted benefits described in section 2791(c)(2)(C). . (b) ERISA Section 733(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1191b(c)(2) (1) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) Benefits for telehealth services. . (c) IRC Section 9832(c)(2) (1) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) Benefits for telehealth services. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023

Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act or the BOLIVAR Act This bill temporarily prohibits an executive agency from entering into a contract for the procurement of goods or services with any person that it determines, with the concurrence of the Department of State, knowingly engages in significant business operations with the Maduro regime in Venezuela. The bill lists exceptions, including where vital to U.S. national security or as necessary for purposes of providing humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and other urgent lifesaving measures, or to carry out noncombatant evacuations. The prohibition shall not apply to contracts that support U.S. government activities in Venezuela or to contracts with international organizations. The State Department may waive the requirements of this bill upon determining that to do so is in the national interest.

To prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act BOLIVAR Act 2. Prohibition on contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime (a) Prohibition Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (d), the head of an executive agency may not enter into a contract for the procurement of goods or services with any person that the head of an executive agency determines, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, knowingly engages in significant business operations with an authority of the Government of Venezuela that is not recognized as the legitimate Government of Venezuela by the United States. (b) Exceptions (1) In general The prohibition under subsection (a) does not apply to a contract that the Secretary of State determines— (A) is necessary— (i) for purposes of providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Venezuela; (ii) for purposes of providing disaster relief and other urgent life-saving measures; or (iii) to carry out noncombatant evacuations; or (B) is in the national security interests of the United States. (2) Support for United States Government activities The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to contracts that support United States Government activities in Venezuela, including those necessary for the maintenance of United States Government facilities in Venezuela, or to contracts with international organizations. (3) Notification requirement The Secretary of State shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of any contract entered into on the basis of an exception provided for under paragraph (1). (c) Office of foreign assets control licenses The prohibition in subsection (a) does not apply to a person that has a valid license to operate in Venezuela issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. (d) American diplomatic mission in Venezuela The prohibition in subsection (a) does not apply to contracts related to the operation and maintenance of the United States Government’s consular offices and diplomatic posts in Venezuela. (e) Waiver The Secretary of State may waive the requirements of subsection (a) if the Secretary of State determines that to do so is in the national interest of the United States. (f) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (2) Business operations The term business operations (3) Executive agency The term executive agency (4) Government of Venezuela (A) The term Government of Venezuela (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term agency or instrumentality of the Government of Venezuela a foreign state Venezuela (5) Person The term person (A) a natural person, corporation, company, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group; (B) any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government; and (C) any successor, subunit, parent entity, or subsidiary of, or any entity under common ownership or control with, any entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B). (g) Term of applicability This section shall apply with respect to any contract entered into during the three-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

BOLIVAR Act

Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act This bill establishes a Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office within the Department of Commerce. The office must monitor the supply chains for critical goods or services and collaborate with various stakeholders to respond to disruptions in those supply chains. Additionally, the office must support the development of voluntary standards for manufacturers of critical goods or services to address the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of their supply chains.

To establish a National Resilience Center of Excellence in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act 2. National Resilience Center of Excellence (a) Establishment There is established in the Office of the Secretary of Commerce a Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office to carry out the activities described in subsection (d). (b) Mission The mission of the Office shall be the following: (1) Help to promote the leadership of the United States with respect to critical industries and supply chains that— (A) strengthen the national security of the United States; and (B) have a significant effect on the economic security of the United States. (2) Encourage partnerships and collaboration with the Federal Government and the private sector, labor organizations, the governments of countries that are allies or key international partners of the United States, State governments and political subdivisions of a State, and Tribal governments in order to— (A) promote the resilience of supply chains; and (B) respond to supply chain shocks to— (i) critical industries; and (ii) supply chains. (3) Monitor the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of supply chains and critical industries, including by— (A) monitoring the financial and operational conditions of domestic manufacturers and domestic enterprises; (B) performing stress tests for critical industries, supply chains, domestic enterprises, and domestic manufacturers; and (C) monitoring the demand and supply of critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology. (4) Support the development, maintenance, improvement, competitiveness, restoration, and expansion of the productive capacities, efficiency, and workforce of critical industries and domestic manufacturers of critical goods and services, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology. (5) Prepare for and take appropriate steps to minimize the effects of supply chain shocks on critical industries and supply chains. (6) Support the creation of jobs with competitive wages in the manufacturing sector. (7) Encourage manufacturing growth and opportunities in economically distressed areas and communities of color. (8) Promote the health of the economy of the United States and the competitiveness of manufacturing in the United States. (9) Coordinate executive branch actions necessary to carry out the functions described in paragraphs (1) through (8). (c) Under Secretary of the Office (1) Appointment and term The head of the Office shall be the Under Secretary of the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of not more than 5 years. (2) Pay The Under Secretary shall be compensated at the rate in effect for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Administrative authorities The Under Secretary may appoint officers and employees in accordance with chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 (d) In general The Under Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall, on an ongoing basis, facilitate and support the development of a voluntary set of standards, guidelines, best practices, management strategies, methodologies, procedures, and processes for domestic manufacturers and entities manufacturing, purchasing, or using a critical good or service to— (1) measure the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of supply chains; (2) evaluate the value of the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of supply chains; and (3) design organizational processes and incentives to reduce the risks of disruption, strain, compromise, or elimination of a supply chain. (e) Requirements In carrying out subsection (d), the Under Secretary shall do the following: (1) Coordinate closely and regularly with relevant private sector personnel and entities, manufacturing extension centers established as part of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Manufacturing USA institutes as described in section 34(d) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( 15 U.S.C. 278s(d) (2) Consult with the head of any relevant Federal agency, including those with jurisdiction over supply chains, State and local governments, Tribal governments, the governments of other nations, and international organizations, as necessary. (3) Identify a prioritized, flexible, repeatable, performance-based, and cost-effective approach that may be voluntarily adopted by domestic manufacturers and entities purchasing or using a critical good or service to help them— (A) identify, assess, and manage risks to supply chains; and (B) value the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of their supply chain. (4) Design voluntary processes for selecting suppliers that support the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of supply chains. (5) Include methodologies to identify and mitigate the effects of a disruption, strain, compromise, or elimination of a supply chain. (6) Disseminate research and information to assist domestic manufacturers redesign products, expand manufacturing capacity, and improve capabilities to meet domestic needs for critical goods and services and supply chains. (7) Incorporate relevant voluntary standards and industry best practices. (8) Consider small business concerns. (9) Any other elements the Under Secretary determines to be necessary. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Office $500,000,000 for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, to remain available until expended, for the Under Secretary to carry out this section, of which not more than 2 percent per fiscal year may be used for administrative costs. (g) Definitions In this section: (1) Critical good or service The term critical good or service (A) the national security or economic security of the United States; and (B) critical infrastructure. (2) Domestic enterprise The term domestic enterprise (3) Domestic manufacturer The term domestic manufacturer (A) conducts in the United States the research and development, engineering, or production activities necessary or incidental to manufacturing; or (B) if provided financial assistance by the Federal Government, will conduct in the United States the research and development, engineering, or production activities necessary or incidental to manufacturing. (4) Federal agency The term Federal agency agency (5) Office The term Office (6) Small business concern The term small business concern 15 U.S.C. 632(a) (7) Supply chain The term supply chain (8) Under Secretary The term Under Secretary

Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act

Home Internet Accessibility Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on broadband internet capacity in housing that is supported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the Department of Agriculture. In its report, the GAO must identify such housing that lacks broadband capacity and estimate the costs and time frame necessary to provide broadband capacity in such housing. Additionally, HUD must develop a plan for retrofitting such housing to provide the capacity for broadband internet.

To require the Comptroller General to submit to Congress a report on the capacity of federally assisted housing to support broadband service, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Internet Accessibility Act 2. Comptroller General report on the capacity of federally assisted housing to support broadband service (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the capacity of federally assisted housing to support broadband service. (b) Contents The report required under subsection (a) shall include— (1) an analysis that identifies which federally assisted housing has access to broadband service and which such housing does not have access to broadband service, disaggregated by State, congressional district, ZIP Code, and census tract, that includes demographic information and any Federal agency responsible for such housing; (2) an analysis of which such housing does not currently have the capacity to support broadband service deployment and would require retrofitting to support broadband service deployment, disaggregated by State, congressional district, ZIP Code, and census tract, that includes demographic information and any Federal agency responsible for such housing; (3) an analysis of the estimated costs and timeframe necessary for all federally assisted housing to have the capacity to support broadband service; (4) an analysis of the challenges to more widespread deployment of broadband service, including the comparative market dynamics to expansion in rural areas and low-income urban and suburban areas, and the challenges to pursuing retrofits for all federally assisted housing to have the capacity to support broadband service; (5) descriptions of lessons learned from previous retrofitting actions; (6) an evaluation of the ConnectHome pilot program of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and (7) recommendations for Congress to allow for all federally assisted housing to have the capacity to support broadband service under a range of specific projected timelines. 3. Plan for broadband connectivity in federally assisted housing (a) In general The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in consultation with the Comptroller General and other relevant heads of Federal agencies, shall— (1) develop a plan for retrofitting federally assisted housing, as necessary, to support broadband service; and (2) submit such plan to the Congress not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Definitions In this Act: (1) Broadband Service The term broadband service broadband internet access service (2) federally assisted housing The term federally assisted housing (3) State The term State

Home Internet Accessibility Act

Showing Up for Students ActThis bill provides additional appropriations for the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. 

To appropriate funds for the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Showing Up for Students Act 2. Funding for the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education In addition to amounts otherwise made available, there is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for expenses necessary for the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, as established under section 203 of the Department of Education Organization Act ( 20 U.S.C. 3413

Showing Up for Students Act

Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act of 2024This bill exempts gains or losses from the sale or exchange of certain coins or bullion from recognition for income tax purposes. The exemption applies to gains or losses from the sale or exchange of (1) gold, silver, platinum, or palladium coins minted and issued by the Department of the Treasury; or (2) refined gold or silver bullion, coins, bars, rounds, or ingots that are valued primarily based on their metal content and not their form. 

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain coins or bullion is exempt from recognition. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act of 2024 2. Exemption from recognition of gain or loss from sale of certain coins or bullion (a) In general Subchapter O of chapter 1 V Sale of Certain Coins or Bullion Sec. 1071. Sale of certain coins or bullion. 1071. Sale of certain coins or bullion No gain or loss shall be recognized on the sale or exchange of— (1) gold, silver, platinum, or palladium coins minted and issued by the Secretary at any time, or (2) refined gold or silver bullion, coins, bars, rounds, or ingots which are valued primarily based on their metal content and not their form. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of parts for subchapter O of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to part IV the following new item: Part V—Sale of Certain Coins or Bullion . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales or exchanges after December 31, 2024.

Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act of 2024

Troop Return Of Overdue Payment Act or the TROOP Act This bill requires the military departments to reinstate individuals who were involuntarily separated from an Armed Force solely on the basis of refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccination (i.e., covered individuals). Specifically, upon the request of a covered individual, the military department concerned must (1) reinstate the covered individual in the same rank and grade the individual held at the time of separation, and (2) include the period between the involuntary separation and the reinstatement in the computation of the retired or retainer pay of the covered individual. Additionally, a covered individual who requests reinstatement must be entitled to back pay for the period between the involuntary separation and reinstatement.

To direct the reinstatement of an individual involuntarily separated from an Armed Force solely on the basis of refusing to receive a vaccination against COVID–19. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Troop Return Of Overdue Payment Act TROOP Act 2. Reinstatement and back pay for an individual involuntarily separated from an Armed Force solely on the basis of refusing to receive a vaccination against COVID–19 (a) Reinstatement At the request of a covered individual, the Secretary concerned shall— (1) reinstate the covered individual as a member of the Armed Force concerned, in the same rank and grade the covered individual held at the time of separation from the Armed Force concerned; and (2) include, in the computation of the retired or retainer pay of such covered individual, the period between the involuntary separation and the reinstatement of the covered individual. (b) Back pay A covered individual who was involuntarily discharged from an Armed Force and who makes a request under subsection (a) shall be entitled to back pay for the period between such separation and reinstatement of the covered individual. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered individual (2) The term Secretary concerned

TROOP Act

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE ActThis bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections.Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship.Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by specified sources.Additionally, the bill requires states to remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters.The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.The bill establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses, including registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.The Election Assistance Commission must, within 10 days, adopt and transmit guidance for implementing the bill's requirements to chief state election officials.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act SAVE Act 2. Ensuring only citizens are registered to vote in elections for Federal office (a) Definition of documentary proof of United States citizenship Section 3 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20502 (1) by striking As used (a) In general (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Documentary proof of United States citizenship As used in this Act, the term documentary proof of United States citizenship (1) A form of identification issued consistent with the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates the applicant is a citizen of the United States. (2) A valid United States passport. (3) The applicant's official United States military identification card, together with a United States military record of service showing that the applicant's place of birth was in the United States. (4) A valid government-issued photo identification card issued by a Federal, State or Tribal government showing that the applicant’s place of birth was in the United States. (5) A valid government-issued photo identification card issued by a Federal, State or Tribal government other than an identification described in paragraphs (1) through (4), but only if presented together with one or more of the following: (A) A certified birth certificate issued by a State, a unit of local government in a State, or a Tribal government which— (i) was issued by the State, unit of local government, or Tribal government in which the applicant was born; (ii) was filed with the office responsible for keeping vital records in the State; (iii) includes the full name, date of birth, and place of birth of the applicant; (iv) lists the full names of one or both of the parents of the applicant; (v) has the signature of an individual who is authorized to sign birth certificates on behalf of the State, unit of local government, or Tribal government in which the applicant was born; (vi) includes the date that the certificate was filed with the office responsible for keeping vital records in the State; and (vii) has the seal of the State, unit of local government, or Tribal government that issued the birth certificate. (B) An extract from a United States hospital Record of Birth created at the time of the applicant's birth which indicates that the applicant’s place of birth was in the United States. (C) A final adoption decree showing the applicant’s name and that the applicant’s place of birth was in the United States. (D) A Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a citizen of the United States or a certification of the applicant’s Report of Birth of a United States citizen issued by the Secretary of State. (E) A Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security or any other document or method of proof of United States citizenship issued by the Federal government pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act. (F) An American Indian Card issued by the Department of Homeland Security with the classification ‘KIC’. . (b) In general Section 4 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20503 (1) in subsection (a), by striking subsection (b) subsection (c) (2) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: (b) Requiring applicants to present documentary proof of United States citizenship Under any method of voter registration in a State, the State shall not accept and process an application to register to vote in an election for Federal office unless the applicant presents documentary proof of United States citizenship with the application. . (c) Registration with application for motor vehicle driver’s license Section 5 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20504 (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking Each State motor vehicle driver's license application Subject to the requirements under section 8(j), each State motor vehicle driver's license application (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking Each State shall include Subject to the requirements under section 8(j), each State shall include (3) in subsection (c)(2)(B)— (A) in clause (i), by striking and (B) in clause (ii), by adding and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) verify that the applicant is a citizen of the United States; ; (4) in subsection (c)(2)(C)(i), by striking (including citizenship) , including the requirement that the applicant provides documentary proof of United States citizenship (5) in subsection (c)(2)(D)(iii), by striking ; and , other than as evidence in a criminal proceeding or immigration proceeding brought against an applicant who knowingly attempts to register to vote and knowingly makes a false declaration under penalty of perjury that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements to register to vote in an election for Federal office; and (d) Requiring documentary proof of United States citizenship with national mail voter registration form Section 6 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20505 (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) by striking Each State shall accept and use Subject to the requirements under section 8(j), each State shall accept and use (B) by striking Federal Election Commission Election Assistance Commission (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: The chief State election official of a State shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that residents of the State are aware of the requirement to provide documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State. (3) in subsection (c)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking and (B) in subparagraph (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) the person did not provide documentary proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote. ; and (4) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Ensuring proof of United States citizenship (1) Presenting proof of United States citizenship to election official An applicant who submits the mail voter registration application form prescribed by the Election Assistance Commission pursuant to section 9(a)(2) or a form described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) shall not be registered to vote in an election for Federal office unless— (A) the applicant presents documentary proof of United States citizenship in person to the office of the appropriate election official not later than the deadline provided by State law for the receipt of a completed voter registration application for the election; or (B) in the case of a State which permits an individual to register to vote in an election for Federal office at a polling place on the day of the election and on any day when voting, including early voting, is permitted for the election, the applicant presents documentary proof of United States citizenship to the appropriate election official at the polling place not later than the date of the election. (2) Notification of requirement Upon receiving an otherwise completed mail voter registration application form prescribed by the Election Assistance Commission pursuant to section 9(a)(2) or a form described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a), the appropriate election official shall transmit a notice to the applicant of the requirement to present documentary proof of United States citizenship under this subsection, and shall include in the notice instructions to enable the applicant to meet the requirement. (3) Accessibility Each State shall, in consultation with the Election Assistance Commission, ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to allow an individual with a disability who submits the mail voter registration application form prescribed by the Election Assistance Commission pursuant to section 9(a)(2) or a form described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) to present documentary proof of United States citizenship to the appropriate election official. . (e) Requirements for voter registration agencies Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20506 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (4)(A), by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) Receipt of documentary proof of United States citizenship of each applicant to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State. ; and (B) in paragraph (6)— (i) in subparagraph (A)(i)(I), by striking (including citizenship) , including the requirement that the applicant provides documentary proof of United States citizenship (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) ask the applicant the question, Are you a citizen of the United States? ; and (2) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting who are citizens of the United States for persons (f) Requirements with respect to administration of voter registration Section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20507 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking In the administration of voter registration Subject to the requirements of subsection (j), in the administration of voter registration (B) in paragraph (3)— (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking or (ii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (D) based on documentary proof or verified information that the registrant is not a United States citizen; or (E) the registration otherwise fails to comply with applicable State law; ; (2) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (l); and (3) by inserting after subsection (i) the following new subsections: (j) Ensuring only citizens are registered to vote (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a State may not register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of United States citizenship. (2) Additional processes in certain cases (A) Process for those without documentary proof (i) In general Subject to any relevant guidance adopted by the Election Assistance Commission, each State shall establish a process under which an applicant who cannot provide documentary proof of United States citizenship under paragraph (1) may, if the applicant signs an attestation under penalty of perjury that the applicant is a citizen of the United States and eligible to vote in elections for Federal office, submit such other evidence to the appropriate State or local official demonstrating that the applicant is a citizen of the United States and such official shall make a determination as to whether the applicant has sufficiently established United States citizenship for purposes of registering to vote in elections for Federal office in the State. (ii) Affidavit requirement If a State or local official makes a determination under clause (i) that an applicant has sufficiently established United States citizenship for purposes of registering to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, such determination shall be accompanied by an affidavit developed under clause (iii) signed by the official swearing or affirming the applicant sufficiently established United States citizenship for purposes of registering to vote. (iii) Development of affidavit by the Election Assistance Commission The Election Assistance Commission shall develop a uniform affidavit for use by State and local officials under clause (ii), which shall— (I) include an explanation of the minimum standards required for a State or local official to register an applicant who cannot provide documentary proof of United States citizenship to vote in elections for Federal office in the State; and (II) require the official to explain the basis for registering such applicant to vote in such elections. (B) Process in case of certain discrepancies in documentation Subject to any relevant guidance adopted by the Election Assistance Commission, each State shall establish a process under which an applicant can provide such additional documentation to the appropriate election official of the State as may be necessary to establish that the applicant is a citizen of the United States in the event of a discrepancy with respect to the applicant’s documentary proof of United States citizenship. (3) State requirements Each State shall take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only United States citizens are registered to vote under the provisions of this Act, which shall include the establishment of a program described in paragraph (4) not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection. (4) Program described A State may meet the requirements of paragraph (3) by establishing a program under which the State identifies individuals who are not United States citizens using information supplied by one or more of the following sources: (A) The Department of Homeland Security through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements ( SAVE (B) The Social Security Administration through the Social Security Number Verification Service, or otherwise. (C) State agencies that supply State identification cards or driver’s licenses where the agency confirms the United States citizenship status of applicants. (D) Other sources, including databases, which provide confirmation of United States citizenship status. (5) Availability of information (A) In general At the request of a State election official (including a request related to a process established by a State under paragraph (2)(A) or (2)(B)), any head of a Federal department or agency possessing information relevant to determining the eligibility of an individual to vote in elections for Federal office shall, not later than 24 hours after receipt of such request, provide the official with such information as may be necessary to enable the official to verify that an applicant for voter registration in elections for Federal office held in the State or a registrant on the official list of eligible voters in elections for Federal office held in the State is a citizen of the United States, which shall include providing the official with such batched information as may be requested by the official. (B) Use of SAVE system The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b-7 Public Law 99–603 (C) Sharing of information The heads of Federal departments and agencies shall share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (A) in order to enable them to respond to the request. (D) Investigation for purposes of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct an investigation to determine whether to initiate removal proceedings under section 239 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229 8 U.S.C. 1101 (E) Prohibiting fees The head of a Federal department or agency may not charge a fee for responding to a State’s request under paragraph (A). (k) Removal of noncitizens from registration rolls A State shall remove an individual who is not a citizen of the United States from the official list of eligible voters for elections for Federal office held in the State at any time upon receipt of documentation or verified information that a registrant is not a United States citizen. . (g) Clarification of authority of State to remove noncitizens from official list of eligible voters (1) In general Section 8(a)(4) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(4) (A) by striking or (B) by adding or (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) documentary proof or verified information that the registrant is not a United States citizen; . (2) Conforming amendment Section 8(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 20507(c)(2)(B)(i) (4)(A) (4)(A) or (C) (h) Requirements with respect to Federal mail voter registration form (1) Contents of mail voter registration form Section 9(b) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 20508(b) (A) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking (including citizenship) (including an explanation of what is required to present documentary proof of United States citizenship) (B) in paragraph (3), by striking and (C) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (D) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) shall include a section, for use only by a State or local election official, to record the type of document the applicant presented as documentary proof of United States citizenship, including the date of issuance, the date of expiration (if any), the office which issued the document, and any unique identification number associated with the document. . (2) Information on mail voter registration form Section 9(b)(4) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 20508(b)(4) (A) by redesignating clauses (i) through (iii) as subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively; and (B) in subparagraph (C) (as so redesignated and as amended by paragraph (1)(C)), by striking ; and , other than as evidence in a criminal proceeding or immigration proceeding brought against an applicant who attempts to register to vote and makes a false declaration under penalty of perjury that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements to register to vote in an election for Federal office; and (i) Private right of action Section 11(b)(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20510(b)(1) a violation of this Act a violation of this Act, including the act of an election official who registers an applicant to vote in an election for Federal office who fails to present documentary proof of United States citizenship, (j) Criminal penalties Section 12(2) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 20511(2) (1) by striking or (2) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (D); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraphs: (B) in the case of an officer or employee of the executive branch, providing material assistance to a noncitizen in attempting to register to vote or vote in an election for Federal office; (C) registering an applicant to vote in an election for Federal office who fails to present documentary proof of United States citizenship; or . (k) Applicability of requirements to certain States (1) In general Subsection (c) of section 4 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20503 This Act does not apply to a State Except with respect to the requirements under subsection (i) and (j) of section 8 in the case of a State described in paragraph (2), this Act does not apply to a State (2) Permitting States to adopt requirements after enactment Section 4 of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 20503 (d) Permitting States to adopt certain requirements after enactment Subsections (i) and (j) of section 8 shall not apply to a State described in subsection (c)(2) if the State, by law or regulation, adopts requirements which are identical to the requirements under such subsections not later than 60 days prior to the date of the first election for Federal office which is held in the State after the date of the enactment of the SAVE Act. . 3. Election Assistance Commission guidance Not later than 10 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Election Assistance Commission shall adopt and transmit to the chief State election official of each State guidance with respect to the implementation of the requirements under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq. 4. Inapplicability of Paperwork Reduction Act Subchapter I of chapter 35 Paperwork Reduction Act 52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq. 5. Duty of Secretary of Homeland Security to notify election officials of naturalization Upon receiving information that an individual has become a naturalized citizen of the United States, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promptly provide notice of such information to the appropriate chief election official of the State in which such individual is domiciled. 6. Rule of construction regarding provisional ballots Nothing in this Act or in any amendment made by this Act may be construed to supercede, restrict, or otherwise affect the ability of an individual to cast a provisional ballot in an election for Federal office or to have the ballot counted in the election if the individual is verified as a citizen of the United States pursuant to section 8(j) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (as added by section 2(f)). 7. Rule of construction regarding effect on State exemptions from other Federal laws Nothing in this Act or in any amendment made by this Act may be construed to affect the exemption of a State from any requirement of any Federal law other than the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq. 8. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to applications for voter registration which are submitted on or after such date. June 14, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

SAVE Act

Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act This bill expands the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)to act as the only lead agency for the purpose of coordinating the environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) of natural gas pipeline project applications under the Natural Gas Act. Thus, federal, state, and local agencies involved in the environmental review process must defer to FERC's approved scope for a NEPA review. FERC must invite and designate the other participating agencies involved in the authorization process. In addition, FERC must consult with the Transportation Security Administration regarding pipeline infrastructure security, pipeline cybersecurity, pipeline personnel security, and other pipeline security measures. The bill establishes a deadline for agencies to complete NEPA reviews of pipeline projects and requires concurrent reviews when multiple federal or state agencies are involved. If a federal or state agency requires the person applying for a pipeline authorization to submit data, the agency must consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that the person submits.

To provide for Federal and State agency coordination in the approval of certain authorizations under the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act 2. FERC process coordination for natural gas pipeline projects (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission (2) Federal authorization The term Federal authorization 15 U.S.C. 717n(a) (3) NEPA review The term NEPA review 42 U.S.C. 4332 (4) Project-related NEPA review The term project-related NEPA review (b) Commission NEPA review responsibilities In acting as the lead agency under section 15(b)(1) of the Natural Gas Act for the purposes of complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (1) be the only lead agency; (2) coordinate as early as practicable with each agency designated as a participating agency under subsection (d)(3) to ensure that the Commission develops information in conducting its project-related NEPA review that is usable by the participating agency in considering an aspect of an application for a Federal authorization for which the agency is responsible; and (3) take such actions as are necessary and proper to facilitate the expeditious resolution of its project-related NEPA review. (c) Deference to Commission In making a decision with respect to a Federal authorization required with respect to an application for authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7 of such Act, each agency shall give deference, to the maximum extent authorized by law, to the scope of the project-related NEPA review that the Commission determines to be appropriate. (d) Participating agencies (1) Identification The Commission shall identify, as early as practicable after it is notified by a person applying for an authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7 of such Act, any Federal or State agency, local government, or Indian Tribe that may issue a Federal authorization or is required by Federal law to consult with the Commission in conjunction with the issuance of a Federal authorization required for such authorization or certificate. (2) Invitation (A) In general The Commission shall invite any agency identified under paragraph (1) to participate in the review process for the applicable Federal authorization. (B) Deadline An invitation issued under subparagraph (A) shall establish a deadline by which a response to the invitation shall be submitted to the Commission, which may be extended by the Commission for good cause. (3) Designation as participating agencies The Commission shall designate an agency identified under paragraph (1) as a participating agency with respect to an application for authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7 of such Act unless the agency informs the Commission, in writing, by the deadline established pursuant to paragraph (2)(B), that the agency— (A) has no jurisdiction or authority with respect to the applicable Federal authorization; (B) has no special expertise or information relevant to any project-related NEPA review; or (C) does not intend to submit comments for the record for the project-related NEPA review conducted by the Commission. (4) Effect of non-designation (A) Effect on agency Any agency that is not designated as a participating agency under paragraph (3) with respect to an application for an authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7 of such Act may not request or conduct a NEPA review that is supplemental to the project-related NEPA review conducted by the Commission (i) demonstrates that such review is legally necessary for the agency to carry out responsibilities in considering an aspect of an application for a Federal authorization; and (ii) requires information that could not have been obtained during the project-related NEPA review conducted by the Commission. (B) Comments; record The Commission shall not, with respect to an agency that is not designated as a participating agency under paragraph (3) with respect to an application for an authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7 of such Act— (i) consider any comments or other information submitted by such agency for the project-related NEPA review conducted by the Commission (ii) include any such comments or other information in the record for such project-related NEPA review. (e) Schedule (1) Deadline for Federal authorizations A deadline for a Federal authorization required with respect to an application for authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7 of such Act set by the Commission under section 15(c)(1) of such Act shall be not later than 90 days after the Commission completes its project-related NEPA review, unless an applicable schedule is otherwise established by Federal law. (2) Concurrent reviews Each Federal and State agency— (A) that may consider an application for a Federal authorization required with respect to an application for authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7 of such Act shall formulate and implement a plan for administrative, policy, and procedural mechanisms to enable the agency to ensure completion of Federal authorizations in compliance with schedules established by the Commission under section 15(c)(1) of such Act; and (B) in considering an aspect of an application for a Federal authorization required with respect to an application for authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7 of such Act, shall— (i) formulate and implement a plan to enable the agency to comply with the schedule established by the Commission under section 15(c)(1) of such Act; (ii) carry out the obligations of that agency under applicable law concurrently, and in conjunction with, the project-related NEPA review conducted by the Commission (iii) transmit to the Commission a statement— (I) acknowledging receipt of the schedule established by the Commission under section 15(c)(1) of the Natural Gas Act; and (II) setting forth the plan formulated under clause (i) of this subparagraph; (iv) not later than 30 days after the agency receives such application for a Federal authorization, transmit to the applicant a notice— (I) indicating whether such application is ready for processing; and (II) if such application is not ready for processing, that includes a comprehensive description of the information needed for the agency to determine that the application is ready for processing; (v) determine that such application for a Federal authorization is ready for processing for purposes of clause (iv) if such application is sufficiently complete for the purposes of commencing consideration, regardless of whether supplemental information is necessary to enable the agency to complete the consideration required by law with respect to such application; and (vi) not less often than once every 90 days, transmit to the Commission a report describing the progress made in considering such application for a Federal authorization. (3) Failure to meet deadline If a Federal or State agency, including the Commission, fails to meet a deadline for a Federal authorization set forth in the schedule established by the Commission under section 15(c)(1) of the Natural Gas Act, not later than 5 days after such deadline, the head of the relevant Federal agency (including, in the case of a failure by a State agency, the Federal agency overseeing the delegated authority) shall notify Congress and the Commission of such failure and set forth a recommended implementation plan to ensure completion of the action to which such deadline applied. (f) Consideration of applications for Federal authorization (1) Issue identification and resolution (A) Identification Federal and State agencies that may consider an aspect of an application for a Federal authorization shall identify, as early as possible, any issues of concern that may delay or prevent an agency from working with the Commission to resolve such issues and granting such authorization. (B) Issue resolution The Commission may forward any issue of concern identified under subparagraph (A) to the heads of the relevant agencies (including, in the case of an issue of concern that is a failure by a State agency, the Federal agency overseeing the delegated authority, if applicable) for resolution. (2) Remote surveys If a Federal or State agency considering an aspect of an application for a Federal authorization requires the person applying for such authorization to submit data, the agency shall consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that the person submits. The agency may grant a conditional approval for the Federal authorization based on data gathered by aerial or remote means, conditioned on the verification of such data by subsequent onsite inspection. (3) Application processing The Commission, and Federal and State agencies, may allow a person applying for a Federal authorization to fund a third-party contractor to assist in reviewing the application for such authorization. (g) Accountability, transparency, efficiency For an application for an authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7 of such Act that requires multiple Federal authorizations, the Commission, with input from any Federal or State agency considering an aspect of the application, shall track and make available to the public on the Commission’s website information related to the actions required to complete the Federal authorizations. Such information shall include the following: (1) The schedule established by the Commission under section 15(c)(1) of the Natural Gas Act. (2) A list of all the actions required by each applicable agency to complete permitting, reviews, and other actions necessary to obtain a final decision on the application. (3) The expected completion date for each such action. (4) A point of contact at the agency responsible for each such action. (5) In the event that an action is still pending as of the expected date of completion, a brief explanation of the reasons for the delay. 3. Pipeline security In considering an application for an authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7 of such Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall consult with the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration regarding the applicant’s compliance with security guidance and best practice recommendations of the Administration regarding pipeline infrastructure security, pipeline cybersecurity, pipeline personnel security, and other pipeline security measures.

Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act

Taxpayer Data Protection Act This bill increases criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosures of  taxpayer information.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayer Data Protection Act 2. Increase in penalties for unauthorized disclosures of taxpayer information (a) In general Paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) of section 7213(a) $5,000, or imprisonment of not more than 5 years $250,000, or imprisonment of not more than 10 years (b) Disclosures of return information of multiple taxpayers treated as multiple violations Section 7213(a) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Disclosures of return information of multiple taxpayers treated as multiple violations For purposes of paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5), a separate violation occurs with respect to each taxpayer whose return or return information is disclosed in violation of any such paragraph. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the enactment of this Act. June 28, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Taxpayer Data Protection Act

This bill repeals the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The act established certain voter registration requirements for federal elections, such as the requirement for states to allow individuals to register to vote when they apply for a driver's license.

To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. 1. Repeal of National Voter Registration Act of 1993 The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.

To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act or the HELP Copays Act This bill requires health insurance plans to apply certain payments made by, or on behalf of, a plan enrollee toward a plan's cost-sharing requirements. Specifically, plans must apply third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses toward the requirements.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act HELP Copays Act 2. Application of additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance toward cost-sharing requirements (a) Application toward cost-Sharing requirements Section 2715(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–15(g)(1) In developing the standards for defining the terms deductible co-insurance co-payment out-of-pocket limit (b) Conforming amendments (1) PPACA Section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18022(c)(3) (C) Application of terms For purposes of subparagraph (A), the terms deductible coinsurance copayment similar charge . (2) PHSA Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–6(b) For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to essential health benefits any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section

HELP Copays Act

Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2023 This bill allows for coverage of certain medically necessary dental services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill allows for coverage of dental services that are furnished (1) in conjunction with treatment relating to a prosthetic heart valve replacement, cancer of the head or neck, lymphoma, leukemia, or organ transplantation; and (2) within one year after the date of diagnosis or the date of the related surgical or medical treatment for the diagnosis, whichever is later.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under part B of the Medicare program for medically necessary dental procedures. 1. Short title; findings (a) Short Title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2023 (b) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Oral and general healths are inseparable, and good dental care is critical to our overall physical health and well-being. (2) A 1999 Institute of Medicine study found that the prevention and management of oral infection have significant health implications when such infection has the potential to increase morbidity in Medicare patients who are at risk of adverse outcomes from underlying health problems. (3) Improved oral health care may reduce mortality and morbidity rates of Medicare patients suffering from head and neck cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, organ transplantation, and heart valve disease. (4) The Medicare program, from its inception, has excluded coverage for services in connection with the care, treatment, filling, removal, or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. (5) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved coverage exceptions for limited dental services and proposed additional exceptions based on the argument that oral health services would reduce the risk of infection and other complications of medical care. (6) The Institute of Medicine study concluded that it is reasonable for Congress to update the statutory language relating to coverage of dental services for Medicare beneficiaries so that it clearly covers dental care that is effective in preventing or reducing oral and systemic complications associated with serious medical conditions and treatments. 2. Medicare coverage of medically necessary dental procedures (a) In general Section 1862 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y (1) in subsection (a)(12)— (A) by inserting (A) except that (B) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: , and (B) payment may be made under part B for the provision of such dental services that are medically necessary as a direct result of, or will have a direct impact on, an underlying medical condition if the coverage of such services is medically necessary, as determined under subsection (p) (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (p) For purposes of subsection (a)(12)(B), dental services shall be considered to be medically necessary if furnished— (1) in conjunction with treatment of an individual with a prosthetic heart valve replacement or a diagnosis of cancer of the head or neck, lymphoma, leukemia, and organ transplantation; and (2) not later than one year after the later of— (A) the date of such diagnosis; or (B) the date of the related surgical or medical treatment for that diagnosis. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to procedures performed on or after January 1, 2024.

Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2023

No Foreign Election Interference Act This bill prohibits specified tax-exempt organizations from making contributions to political committees for eight years from the date of receiving a gift or contribution from a foreign national. Specified tax-exempt organization means, with respect to any taxable year, any organization described in Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and exempt from tax under Section 501(a) of the IRC if (1) the gross receipts of such organization for such taxable year equal or exceed $200,000; or (2) the assets of such organization (determined as of the close of such taxable year) equal or exceed $500,000.Any specified tax-exempt organization that makes such a contribution must pay a penalty that is 200% of the amount of such contribution.The organization loses its tax-exempt status for any taxable year ending on or after the date of a third contribution.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose penalties with respect to contributions to political committees from certain tax exempt organizations that receive contributions from foreign nationals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Foreign Election Interference Act 2. Penalties with respect to contributions to political committees from certain tax exempt organizations that accept contributions from foreign nationals (a) In general Part I of subchapter B of chapter 68 6720D. Contributions to political committees from certain tax exempt organizations that accept contributions from foreign nationals (a) In general Any specified tax exempt organization that makes any disqualified political committee contribution shall pay a penalty equal to twice the amount of such contribution. (b) Disqualified political committee contribution For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term disqualified political committee contribution 52 U.S.C. 30101 52 U.S.C. 30121(b) (2) Testing period The term testing period (c) Specified tax exempt organization For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term specified tax exempt organization (A) the gross receipts of such organization for such taxable year equal or exceed $200,000, or (B) the assets of such organization (determined as of the close of such taxable year) equal or exceed $500,000. (2) Coordination with revocation of tax exempt status by reason of making disqualified political committee contributions An organization which is not exempt from tax under section 501(a) solely by reason of section 501(s) shall be treated for purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection as exempt from tax under section 501(a) with respect to the application of this section to the first 3 disqualified political committee contributions of such organization. . (b) Revocation of exempt status upon third disqualified political committee contribution Section 501 (s) Revocation of exempt status of certain organizations that accept contributions from foreign nationals and make contributions to political committees Any organization described in subsection (c) which makes more than 2 disqualified political committee contributions (as defined in section 6720D(b)) shall not be exempt from taxation under subsection (a) for any taxable year ending on or after the date of the third such contribution. . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part I of subchapter B of chapter 68 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 6720D. Contributions to political committees from certain tax exempt organizations that accept contributions from foreign nationals. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions made on or after January 1, 2025, by organizations described in section 501(c) September 6, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

No Foreign Election Interference Act

Mamas First ActThis bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover doula and midwife services, including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services, in a variety of settings.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services provided by doulas and midwives, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mamas First Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the maternal mortality rate varies drastically for women by race and ethnicity. On average, there are 26.6 deaths per 100,000 live births for White women, 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births for Black women, 49.2 deaths for American Indian and Alaskan Native women, and 28 deaths per 100,000 live births for Hispanic women. While maternal mortality disparately impacts Black women and indigenous women, this urgent public health crisis traverses race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, educational background, and geography. (2) United States maternal mortality rates are the highest in the developed world and are increasing rapidly. (3) Four out of five of these maternal deaths are likely preventable. (4) According to the National Institutes of Health, doula-assisted mothers are four times less likely to have a low-birth-weight baby, two times less likely to experience a birth complication involving themselves or their baby, and significantly more likely to initiate breastfeeding. (5) Midwife-led care is associated with cost savings, decreased rates of intervention, lower cesarean rates, lower preterm birth rates, and healthier outcomes for mothers and babies. (6) Midwives may practice in any setting, including the home, community, hospitals, birth centers, clinics, or health units. 3. Medicaid coverage of services provided by doulas and midwives (a) In general Section 1905 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (30), by striking and (B) by redesignating paragraph (31) as paragraph (32); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (30) the following new paragraph: (31) services and care, including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care, that is provided in a culturally congruent manner (as defined in subsection (kk)) by doulas, midwives, and tribal midwives (as those terms are defined in subsection (jj)), that is provided in the home, community, a hospital, birth center, clinic, health unit, or is furnished via telehealth to the extent authorized under State law; and ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (jj) Doulas, midwives, and tribal midwife defined For purposes of subsection (a)(31): (1) Doulas defined The term doula (A) has completed 60 hours of foundational training; (B) is certified by an organization, which has been established for not less than five years and which requires the completion of continuing education to maintain such certification, to provide non-medical advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort to an individual during such individual’s pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period; and (C) maintains such certification by completing such required continuing education. (2) Midwives defined The term midwife (3) Tribal midwife defined The term tribal midwife 25 U.S.C. 1603 (kk) Culturally congruent care defined For purposes of subsection (a)(31), the term culturally congruent care . (b) Requiring mandatory coverage under State plan Section 1902(a)(10)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A) and (30) (30), and (31) (c) Effective date (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to medical assistance furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Exception for State legislation In the case of a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.

Mamas First Act

Giving Disadvantaged Businesses Opportunities for Success Act This bill revises the Department of Transportation (DOT) Disadvantaged Business (DBE) program and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program. Specifically, the bill requires the DOT to increase the maximum personal net worth allowable for participation in both programs to account for any inflation that has occurred since the most recent increase to $1.32 million. The bill further aligns the size limits for small businesses eligible for the programs with the Small Business Administration's size standards. It also excludes certain assets such as the equity applicants have in their primary residence from the calculation of an applicant's net worth under the programs. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2028 the DOT Minority Resource Center, which supports minority enterprises in obtaining business opportunities. Large participants in the DBE or ACDBE programs (e.g., state departments of transportation, hub airports) must have mentor-protégé programs that include certain outcome measures. States also must recognize another state's certification of a business under either program. Additionally, the bill establishes an awards program to recognize program participants that meet specified criteria for excellence. The bill establishes reporting requirements and standards related to waiving or exempting certain requirements of the programs, and it establishes an advisory committee to make policy recommendations for the programs.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to strengthen and advance certain disadvantaged businesses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Giving Disadvantaged Businesses Opportunities for Success Act 2. Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Table of contents. Sec. 3. Congressional findings on the importance of disadvantaged businesses. Sec. 4. Definitions. Sec. 5. Severability. Sec. 6. Inflation adjustment to Department of Transportation net worth caps. Sec. 7. Update to Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and ACDBE size standards. Sec. 8. Definition of assets under Department of Transportation personal net worth test. Sec. 9. Additional funding for Department of Transportation Minority Resource Center. Sec. 10. Improvements to Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and ACDBE mentor-protégé programs. Sec. 11. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and ACDBE certification universal recognition. Sec. 12. Incentives for excellence in Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs and ACDBE programs. Sec. 13. Reporting requirements and standards for waivers and exemptions. Sec. 14. Advisory committee on disadvantaged business enterprises and ACDBEs. Sec. 15. Definition of assets under the Small Business Act. 3. Congressional findings on the importance of disadvantaged businesses Congress finds the following: (1) While significant progress has occurred due to the establishment of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program of the Department of Transportation under section 11101(e) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 15 U.S.C. 637 (2) The continuing barriers described in paragraph (1) merit the continuation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, the ACDBE program, and the Section 8(a) Business Development Program. (3) Congress has received and reviewed testimony and documentation of race and gender discrimination from numerous sources, including congressional hearings and roundtables, scientific reports, reports issued by public and private agencies, news stories, reports of discrimination by organizations and individuals, and discrimination lawsuits, which show that race- and gender-neutral efforts alone are insufficient to address the problem. (4) Some examples of the sources described in paragraph (3) include the following: (A) The hearing of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives held on September 23, 2020, titled Driving Equity: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (B) The hearing of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure of the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives held on March 2, 2022, titled The 8(a) Program: Overview and Next Steps to Promote Small Business Success (C) The 2017 Disparity Study of the Illinois Department of Transportation. (D) The 2018 Disparity Study of the City of Denver. (5) The testimony and documentation described in paragraphs (3) and (4) demonstrate that discrimination across the United States poses a barrier to full and fair participation of women business owners and minority business owners in federally assisted transportation markets and through procurement contracts of Federal agencies and has impacted the development of such businesses. (6) The testimony and documentation described in paragraphs (3) and (4) provide a strong basis that there is a compelling need for the continuation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, the ACDBE program, and the Section 8(a) Business Development Program to address race and gender discrimination in federally assisted transportation markets and through procurement contracts of Federal agencies. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Administrator The term Administrator (2) Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise The terms Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) ACDBE Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) (3) Concerned operating administration The term concerned operating administration (4) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise The term Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (5) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Advisory Committee The term Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Advisory Committee (6) Prime contractor The term prime contractor (7) Recipient The term recipient (8) Secretary The term Secretary (9) Small business development center The term small business development center 15 U.S.C. 632 (10) Small business transportation resource center The term small business transportation resource center 5. Severability If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act and the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such remainder to any person or circumstance shall not be affected. 6. Inflation adjustment to Department of Transportation net worth caps (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to increase the personal net worth cap contained in parts 23 and 26 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to account for any inflation that has occurred since the net worth cap under such parts was increased in the rule submitted by the Department of Transportation issued on January 28, 2011, titled Disadvantaged Business Enterprise: Program Improvements (b) Parameters In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) use the consumer price index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as the inflation metric; and (2) account for any inflation that occurred in the time period between the final effective date of the rule submitted by the Department of Transportation issued on January 28, 2011, titled Disadvantaged Business Enterprise: Program Improvements (c) Additional inflation adjustments The Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to update parts 23 and 26 of title 49, United States Code, to establish an interval in accordance with this section to make additional adjustments, after the adjustment under subsection (a), to the net worth caps for determining social and economic disadvantage for inflation. (d) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall update part 124 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, with respect to the maximum net worth of an individual claiming economic disadvantage to be equal to the net worth cap established by the Secretary of Transportation under section 6. (e) Adjustment (1) Interval On the first January 1 that is 2 years after the date on which the Administrator makes the update described in subsection (d), and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall adjust the maximum net worth described in subsection (d) for inflation using a metric developed by the Administrator. (2) Metric In developing the metric described in paragraph (1) to account for inflation, the Administrator shall— (A) consider using the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in such metric; (B) solicit and consider the recommendations of the Secretary of Transportation; and (C) solicit and consider public comment on the appropriate metric to use and whether such metric should take into account regional variations in maximum net worth. (3) Final rule on inflation metric Not later than 1 year after the Administrator solicits public comment pursuant to paragraph (2), the Administrator shall issue a final rule describing the metric developed under this paragraph. (f) Interval The interval for adjusting the net worth caps described in subsection (c) shall be the same annual interval that the Administrator adjusts the net worth caps for the Small Business Administration under subsection (e). (g) First additional adjustment The first additional inflation adjustment under subsection (c) shall occur at the same time the Administrator carries out the first adjustment under subsection (e). (h) Metric The Secretary shall use the same inflation metric under subsection (c) that the Administrator chooses under subsection (e). 7. Update to Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and ACDBE size standards (a) Highways and transit small business concern definition Section 11101(e)(2)(A) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 (A) Small business concern The term small business concern 15 U.S.C. 632 . (b) Aviation small business concern definition Section 47113(a)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (1) small business concern 15 U.S.C. 632 . (c) Rulemaking Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue or amend such rules as are necessary to carry out the amendment made by this section. 8. Definition of assets under Department of Transportation personal net worth test Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to update the assets excluded in the personal net worth test contained in parts 23.3 and 26.67 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to match the assets excluded in the computation of net worth under section 8(a)(6)(E) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(6)(E) 9. Additional funding for Department of Transportation Minority Resource Center (a) Improvements to Minority Resource Center Section 332 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (6) by striking and (B) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) establish a goal of having a small business transportation resource center in every State; and ; and (2) in subsection (e)(2) by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2009 $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 (b) Use of funding The Secretary shall use any additional funding appropriated under section 332 of title 49, United States Code, to— (1) establish additional small business transportation resource centers with the goal of having 1 in each State; and (2) provide additional funding to existing small business transportation resource centers to augment the activities of the center so the center can reach more disadvantaged businesses. 10. Improvements to Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and ACDBE mentor-protégé programs (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to update parts 23 and 26.35 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation) to require covered large recipients with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs or ACDBE programs to have a mentor-protégé program. (b) Quality control standards Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue or update regulations regarding minimum quality standards or certain items that shall be included in mentor-protégé programs in order for such programs to qualify under subsection (a), including— (1) ensuring that any mentor-protégé program results in an increase to or success of a protégé with respect to— (A) capital base, including— (i) working capital; (ii) depreciated value of equipment owned or leased; (iii) payroll; (iv) overhead; (v) material expensed; (vi) overhead expensed; (vii) net profit; and (viii) available credit; (B) bonding limits, by job and in the aggregate; (C) value of current and future work; (D) success in getting profitable work outside any government or other procurement program for small, minority, women, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprises; (E) retention of reliable and productive employees; (F) customer loyalty resulting in repeat business; and (G) any other area determined by the Secretary; and (2) ensuring that any mentorship-protégé program demonstrates overall success in— (A) higher than average survival rate for protégés; (B) continuous improvement in the financial strength and bonding capacity of protégés; (C) consistent success in meeting the objectives included in each protégé's individual business plan; (D) a high rate of successful transition out of the program; and (E) any other area determined by the Secretary. (c) Auditing (1) In general The Secretary shall periodically audit the mentor-protégé programs of recipients to ensure such programs are meeting the quality control standards set under subsection (b). (2) Use of information The findings of the audits under paragraph (1) shall inform any updates to the quality control standards that the Secretary issues under this section. (d) Compliance In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to update parts 23 and 26 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to make clear that a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program or ACDBE program of a covered large recipient is not in compliance with this section unless such recipient’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program or ACDBE program has the required mentor-protégé program and such program complies with all requirements or regulations established by the concerned operating administration or Secretary, including any quality control standards established under subsection (b). (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, of which— (1) $3,000,000 for each fiscal year shall be for the Secretary to carry out the quality control, auditing, and compliance activities required under this section; and (2) $7,000,000 for each fiscal year shall be for the Secretary to assist recipients with setting up, improving, and carrying out mentor-protégé programs. (f) Covered large recipients defined In this section, the term covered large recipients (1) a State department of Transportation; (2) large public transportation and regional transportation agencies, as defined by the Secretary; (3) any recipient of airport funds authorized under section 47101 of title 49, United States Code, that operates a large hub airport (as such term is defined in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code); and (4) recipients that are similar in size and purpose to recipients described in paragraphs (1) through (3), as determined by the Secretary. 11. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and ACDBE certification universal recognition (a) Universal certification recognition Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to update parts 23 and 26 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, (or a successor regulation) to require States and recipients to recognize a certification issued by another State to a business recognizing such business as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or an ACDBE without further procedures. (b) Certification criteria In certifying a business as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or an ACDBE, a State shall meet any requirements that the Secretary establishes under section 11101(e)(5) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 (c) Secretary authority The Secretary shall have the authority to regulate certain items or issue standards that any recipient’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program or ACDBE program shall meet as part of universal certification recognition under this section, including— (1) the transportation contracts that a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE shall have access to bid on once such business obtains Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE certification; (2) any differences in the way a State or recipient treats a home State Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE versus an out-of-State Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE; (3) access to a State or recipient’s resources and information that an out-of-State Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE has access to once such business obtains a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE certification; and (4) any other area the Secretary determines necessary to ensure the success of universal certification recognition. (d) Auditing (1) In general The Secretary shall periodically audit States and recipients to ensure that such States are recognizing a certification issued by another State to a business recognizing such business as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE without further procedures. (2) Use of information The findings of the audits under paragraph (1) shall inform any updates to the regulations that the Secretary issues under this section. (e) Compliance In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to update parts 23 and 26 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to make clear that a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program or ACDBE program of a recipient is not in compliance with this section unless such recipient’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program or ACDBE program recognizes a certification issued by another State to a business recognizing such business as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE without further procedures and meets any standards established by the Secretary under subsection (c). 12. Incentives for excellence in Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs and ACDBE programs (a) Establishment of excellence awards Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish an awards program that recognizes recipients that have excellent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs or ACDBE programs. (b) Annual awards The Secretary shall on an annual basis review recipients’ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs or ACDBE programs and recognize certain recipients that have excellent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs or ACDBE programs through the awards program under subsection (a). (c) Criteria for awards In carrying out the awards program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider the following criteria: (1) How high the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE participation goal of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program or ACDBE program is. (2) The success of the recipient in meeting and exceeding participation goals described in paragraph (1). (3) How much successful growth a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE in the program has. (4) To what extent and how well a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program or ACDBE program welcomes new Disadvantaged Business Enterprises or ACDBEs. (5) How well a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program or ACDBE program assists all socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in overcoming barriers to participation. (6) The existence of and the quality of a mentor-protégé program. (7) Any other criteria the Secretary determines is integral to an excellent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program or ACDBE program. (d) Adjusting criteria The Secretary may adjust the criteria under subsection (c) to account for a recipient’s size, type of business, geographic location, or any other characteristic the Secretary determines necessary. (e) Discretionary grant preference The Secretary shall provide preferences for discretionary grant funding awards to recipients that are recognized under subsections (a) and (b). (f) Notice of funding opportunities Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, the Secretary shall ensure that any notice of funding opportunity or availability for discretionary grant funding issued by the Secretary contains the preferences under subsection (e). (g) Timing of requirement Subsection (f) shall apply to any notice of funding opportunity or availability issued after the date of enactment of this Act. (h) Additional incentives In addition to the grant preferences under subsection (e), the Secretary may provide additional incentives to recipients that are recognized under subsections (a) and (b). (i) Reporting The Secretary shall— (1) make available on the Department of Transportation’s website a list of recipients being recognized for excellent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE programs under subsections (a) and (b); (2) include a rationale for why the Secretary is recognizing the recipients described in paragraph (1); (3) provide information regarding the recipients’ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE programs, including a link to the recipients’ program website; and (4) annually update the information required under this subsection. (j) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. 13. Reporting requirements and standards for waivers and exemptions (a) Reporting requirements Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall update parts 23 and 26 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to require each concerned operating administration or model agency to annually report to the Secretary any waiver or exemption such administration or agency grants to a recipient from any requirement under parts 23 and 26 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. (b) Contents of reports The reports under subsection (a) shall contain the following information: (1) The name of the recipient granted the waiver or exemption. (2) The name of the concerned operating administration or model agency that granted the waiver or exemption. (3) Any provision that the recipient received a waiver or exemption from. (4) The reason the concerned operating administration or model agency granted the waiver. (5) A description of the conditions in the recipient’s jurisdiction that made the situation appropriate to grant the recipient’s program proposal. (6) The duration of the waiver. (7) The public participation a recipient conducted in developing such recipient’s request, including any consultations with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and ACDBE communities. (8) Any other information the Secretary determines necessary. (c) Posting on website Not later than 90 days after the date on which a report is required to be filed under subsection (a), the Secretary shall in a full-text searchable, sortable, and downloadable format for access by the public— (1) make the reports submitted to the Secretary under subsection (a) available on the website of the Department of Transportation; (2) report the total number of waivers or exemptions that a concerned operating administration or model agency granted that year; and (3) report the total number of waivers or exemptions that a recipient applied for or was granted that year. (d) Standards for granting waivers Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to update regulations regarding the standards for granting waivers or exemptions to a recipient from any requirement under parts 23 and 26 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, in order to minimize the improper granting of such waivers or exemptions. (e) Considerations In carrying out subsection (d), the Secretary shall consider— (1) creating a uniform list of reasons for granting waivers or exemptions; (2) creating a uniform list of conditions in jurisdictions that are appropriate for granting waivers or exemptions; (3) limiting the number of waivers or exemptions a recipient can receive; (4) requiring a recipient to conduct more public hearings and consultations with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and ACDBE communities before a proposal for a waiver or exemption can be granted; and (5) increasing the level of standard for which a recipient’s proposal must meet before a concerned operating administration or model agency will grant a waiver or exemption to a recipient. (f) Auditing (1) In general The Secretary shall periodically audit concerned operating administrations or model agencies to ensure that such administrations or agencies are minimizing the improper granting of waivers or exemptions to a recipient from any requirement under parts 23 and 26 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. (2) Use of information The findings of the audits under paragraph (1) shall inform any updates to the regulations that the Secretary issues or updates under subsection (d). (g) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to carry out this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. 14. Advisory committee on disadvantaged business enterprises and ACDBEs (a) Disadvantaged business enterprise and ACDBE advisory committee (1) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and ACDBE Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the Committee (2) Duties The duties of the Committee shall be to provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss and make policy recommendations to Congress with respect to advancing the success of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and ACDBEs in the transportation, infrastructure, construction, and building industries. (3) Membership (A) Voting members The Committee shall be composed of the following voting members: (i) The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee. (ii) The Administrator or the Administrator’s designee. (iii) A representative of State governments. (iv) A representative of local governments. (v) A representative of county governments. (vi) A representative of State Departments of Transportation. (vii) A representative of transit agencies. (viii) A representative of airports. (ix) A representative from the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials. (x) Two individuals who have experience advocating for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises or ACDBEs. (xi) Two or more representatives from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises or ACDBEs owned by persons of color. (xii) Two or more representatives from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises or ACDBEs owned by women. (B) Appointing authority The Secretary shall appoint all members of the Committee, except for the Administrator, who shall have a self-executing appointment. (C) Appointment replacement The Secretary shall promptly appoint a replacement for any member whose term has expired or who has resigned from the Committee. (D) Term length (i) In general Each member, except for the Secretary or the Administrator, shall serve for an initial term of 4 years on the Committee. (ii) Reappointment A member whose term has expired may be reappointed to the Committee for subsequent terms. (E) Service continuation A member whose term has expired may continue to serve until the Secretary has appointed a replacement member. (F) Non-voting members The Secretary may allow additional interested stakeholders to attend and participate in the activities of the Committee as non-voting members. (4) Meetings The Committee shall meet not less frequently than— (A) 4 times per year until the report under paragraph (5) is submitted; and (B) 2 times per year after such report is submitted. (5) Report (A) In general Not later than 2 years after the establishment of the Committee, the Committee shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report that contains recommendations, supported by at least a majority of all voting members. Such report shall include recommendations regarding— (i) policy or regulatory changes to help increase the success of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises or ACDBEs in the transportation construction and building industries; (ii) policy or regulatory changes to help increase the number of prime contractors that are Disadvantaged Business Enterprises or ACDBEs; (iii) policy or regulatory changes to address the penalization that occurs when businesses owned by women or persons of color become too large to qualify as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises or ACDBEs; (iv) policy or regulatory changes to address the structural and legacy barriers faced by women and persons of color in attempting to enter or succeed in the transportation, construction, and building industries; (v) policy or regulatory changes to increase the access of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises or ACDBEs to financial capital and other necessary ancillary services to succeed; and (vi) ways to make existing Federal technical assistance programs such as small business transportation resource centers, small business development centers, minority business development centers, and procurement technical assistance centers work better and reach more Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and ACDBEs. (B) Dissenting views The report in subparagraph (A) shall include a section allowing any dissenting views and the dissent’s rationale from the majority’s recommendations. (6) Additional reports After the submission of the report under paragraph (5), the Committee shall, from time to time at an appropriate time determined by the Committee, submit to the Secretary and Congress subsequent reports that are consistent with the duties of the Committee described in paragraph (2). (7) Compensation Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation, but may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with subchapter I of chapter 7 (8) Support The Secretary shall use the resources of the Department of Transportation and the Office of the Secretary to provide support to the Committee. (b) Termination The Committee shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Committee is established under subsection (a). (c) Regulations The Secretary shall have the authority to issue or modify any regulations necessary to carry out subsection (a). (d) Conforming amendment Sections 100501, 100502, and 100503 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 15. Definition of assets under the Small Business Act (a) Definition of assets Section 8(a)(6)(E) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(6)(E) (1) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (2) by adding the following new clauses: (iii) retirement savings accounts of disadvantaged owners; (iv) investments in real estate other than primary personal residences of disadvantaged owners; and (v) equity in businesses that are not certified under this subsection of disadvantaged owners. . (b) Rulemaking Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall issue or amend such rules as are necessary to carry out the amendments made by subsection (a).

Giving Disadvantaged Businesses Opportunities for Success Act

Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2024This bill establishes programs, grants, and other activities to address substance use disorders.Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish a program for purchasing and distributing opioid overdose reversal drugs for states and Indian tribes.HHS must also award grants for and otherwise supportaddressing substance use, particularly in states, tribes, territories, and localities with disproportionately high drug overdose rates;increasing access to preventive, medical, recovery, and related services;developing innovative models of delivering treatment and harm reduction services; andexpanding the treatment capacity of Medicaid providers.In addition, HHS must issue model standards of care for treatment services and recovery residences and may award grants for training health care professionals. The bill also supports prevention and treatment services for workers, addiction and pain management research, and data collection on substance use disorders.Further, dispensers, distributors, and manufacturers of schedule II controlled substances (e.g., oxycodone), with the exception of opioid treatment programs, must certify that they maintain effective drug diversion controls. Violators are subject to specified civil and criminal penalties. Collected penalties shall be used for the grant programs and other substance use disorder activities established under the bill.

To provide emergency assistance to States, territories, Tribal nations, and local areas affected by substance use disorder, including the use of opioids and stimulants, and to make financial assistance available to States, territories, Tribal nations, local areas, public or private nonprofit entities, and certain health providers, to provide for the development, organization, coordination, and operation of more effective and cost efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorder and their families. 1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2024 (b) Table of contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Purpose. Sec. 3. Amendment to the Public Health Service Act. TITLE XXXIV—Substance use resources Subtitle A—Local substance use emergency relief grant program Sec. 3401. Establishment of program of grants. Sec. 3402. Planning council. Sec. 3403. Amount of grant, use of amounts, and funding agreement. Sec. 3404. Application. Sec. 3405. Technical assistance. Sec. 3406. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B—State and tribal substance use disorder prevention and intervention grant program Sec. 3411. Establishment of program of grants. Sec. 3412. Amount of grant, use of amounts, and funding agreement. Sec. 3413. Application. Sec. 3414. Technical assistance. Sec. 3415. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle C—Other grant program Sec. 3421. Establishment of grant program. Sec. 3422. Use of amounts. Sec. 3423. Technical assistance. Sec. 3424. Planning and development grants. Sec. 3425. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle D—Innovation, training, and health systems strengthening Sec. 3431. Special projects of national significance. Sec. 3432. Education and training centers. Sec. 3433. Substance use disorder treatment provider capacity under the Medicaid program. Sec. 3434. Programs to support employees. Sec. 3435. Improving and expanding care. Sec. 3436. Naloxone distribution program. Sec. 3437. Additional funding for the National Institutes of Health. Sec. 3438. Additional funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sec. 3439. Definitions. Sec. 4. Amendments to the Controlled Substances Act. Sec. 5. General limitation on use of funds. Sec. 6. Federal drug demand reduction activities. 2. Purpose It is the purpose of this Act to provide emergency assistance to States, territories, Tribal nations, and local areas that are disproportionately affected by substance use disorder, including the use of opioids and stimulants, and to make financial assistance available to States, territories, Tribal nations, local areas, public or private nonprofit entities, and certain health providers, to provide for the development, organization, coordination, and operation of more effective and cost efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorder, including with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and their families. 3. Amendment to the Public Health Service Act The Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 201 et seq. XXXIV Substance use resources A Local substance use emergency relief grant program 3401. Establishment of program of grants (a) In general The Secretary shall award grants to eligible localities for the purpose of addressing substance use within such localities. (b) Eligibility (1) In general To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a) a locality shall— (A) be— (i) a county that can demonstrate that the rate of drug overdose deaths per 100,000 population in the county during the most recent 3-year period for which such data are available was not less than the rate of such deaths for the county that ranked at the 67th percentile of all counties, as determined by the Secretary; (ii) a county that can demonstrate that the number of drug overdose deaths during the most recent 3-year period for which such data are available was not less than the number of such deaths for the county that ranked at the 90th percentile of all counties, as determined by the Secretary; (iii) a county that encompasses an undeserved area, defined as a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a)(1)(A)) and a medically underserved area (according to a designation under section 330(b)(3)(A)), that can demonstrate a high burden of both fatal and non-fatal drug overdoses in a manner determined by the Secretary; or (iv) a city that is located within a county described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) that meets the requirements of paragraph (3); and (B) submit to the Secretary an application in accordance with section 3404. (2) Multiple contiguous counties In the case of an eligible county that is contiguous to one or more other eligible counties within the same State, the group of counties shall— (A) be considered as a single eligible county for purposes of a grant under this section; (B) submit a single application under section 3404; (C) form a joint planning council (for the purposes of section 3402); and (D) establish, through intergovernmental agreements, an administrative mechanism to allocate funds and substance use disorder treatment services under the grant based on— (i) the number and rate of drug overdose deaths and nonfatal drug overdoses in each of the counties that compose the eligible county; (ii) the severity of need for services in each such county; and (iii) the health and support personnel needs of each such county. (3) Cities and counties within multiple contiguous counties (A) In general A city that is within an eligible county described in paragraph (1), or a county or group of counties that is within a group of counties determined to be an eligible county under paragraph (2), shall be eligible to receive a grant under this section if such city or county or group of counties meets the requirements of subparagraph (B). (B) Requirements A city or county meets the requirements of this subparagraph if such city or county— (i) except as provided in subparagraph (C), has a population of not less than 50,000 residents; (ii) meets the requirements of paragraph (1)(A); (iii) submits an application under section 3404; (iv) establishes a planning council (for purposes of section 3402); and (v) establishes an administrative mechanism to allocate funds and services under the grant based on— (I) the number and rate of drug overdose deaths and nonfatal drug overdoses in the city or county; (II) the severity of need for substance use disorder treatment services in the city or county; and (III) the health and support personnel needs of the city or county. (C) Population exception A city or county or group of counties that does not meet the requirements of subparagraph (B)(i) may apply to the Secretary for a waiver of such requirement. Such application shall demonstrate— (i) that the needs of the population to be served are distinct or that addressing substance use in the service area would be best served by the formation of an independent council; and (ii) that the city or county or group of counties has the capacity to administer the funding received under this subtitle. (D) Minimum funding A city or county that meets the requirement of this paragraph and receives a grant under this section shall be entitled to an amount of funding under the grant in an amount that is not less than the amount determined under section 3403(a) with respect to such city or county. (4) Independent city Independent cities that are not located within the territory of a county shall be treated as eligible counties for purposes of this subtitle. (5) Political subdivisions With respect to States that do not have a local county system of governance, the Secretary shall determine the local political subdivisions within such States that are eligible to receive a grant under this section and such subdivisions shall be treated as eligible counties for purposes of this subtitle. (6) Determinations where there is a lack of data The Secretary shall establish eligibility and allocation criteria related to the prevalence of drug overdose deaths, the mortality rate from drug overdoses, and that provides an equivalent measure of need for funding for cities and counties for which the data described in paragraph (1)(A) or (2)(D)(i) is not available. (7) Data from tribal areas The Secretary, acting through the Indian Health Service, shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations to establish eligibility and allocation criteria that provide an equivalent measure of need for Tribal and urban Indian areas for which the data described in paragraph (1)(A) or (2)(D)(i) are not available or do not apply. (8) Study Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this title, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study to determine whether the data utilized for purposes of paragraph (1)(A) provide the most precise measure of local area need related to substance use and addiction prevalence and whether additional data would provide more precise measures of substance use and addiction prevalence in local areas. Such study shall identify barriers to collecting or analyzing such data, and make recommendations for revising the indicators used under such paragraph to determine eligibility in order to direct funds to the local areas in most need of funding to provide assistance related to substance use and addiction. (9) Reference For purposes of this subtitle, the term eligible local area (A) a city or county described in paragraph (1); (B) multiple contiguous counties described in paragraph (2); (C) cities or counties within multiple contiguous counties described in paragraph (3); (D) an independent city described in paragraph (4); and (E) a political subdivision described in paragraph (5). (c) Administration (1) In general Assistance made available under a grant awarded under this section shall be directed to the chief elected official of the eligible local area who shall administer the grant funds. (2) Multiple contiguous counties (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), in the case of an eligible county described in subsection (b)(2), assistance made available under a grant awarded under this section shall be directed to the chief elected official of the particular county designated in the application submitted for the grant under section 3404. Such chief elected official shall be the administrator of the grant. (B) State administration Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the eligible county described in subsection (b)(2) may elect to designate the chief elected State official of the State in which the eligible county is located as the administrator of the grant funds. 3402. Planning council (a) Establishment To be eligible to receive a grant under section 3401, the chief elected official of the eligible local area shall establish or designate a substance use disorder treatment and services planning council that shall— (1) be representative of the demographics of the population of individuals with substance use disorder in the area; (2) include individuals with substance use disorder, individuals who use drugs, and individuals in recovery from substance use disorders; and (3) include, to the maximum extent practicable, representatives of— (A) health care providers, including Federally-qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Indian health programs as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, urban Indian organizations as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and facilities operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs; (B) Native Hawaiian organizations as defined in section 11 of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act of 1988; (C) community-based health, harm reduction, and addiction service organizations, including, where applicable, representatives of Drug Free Communities Coalition grantees; (D) social service providers, including providers of housing and homelessness services and recovery residence providers; (E) mental health care providers; (F) local public health agencies; (G) State governments, including the State Medicaid agency and the Single State Agency for Substance Abuse Services; (H) local governments; (I) non-elected community leaders; (J) substance use disorder treatment providers, including physician addiction specialists; (K) Indian tribes and tribal organizations as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; (L) Urban Indians as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act; (M) historically underserved groups and subpopulations; (N) individuals who were formerly incarcerated; (O) organizations serving individuals who are currently incarcerated or in pre-trial detention or were formerly incarcerated; (P) Federal agencies; (Q) organizations that provide drug prevention programs and services to youth at risk of substance use; (R) medical examiners or coroners; (S) labor unions and the workplace community; (T) local fire departments and emergency medical services; (U) the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) community; and (V) certified or accredited addiction recovery community organizations. (b) Method of providing for council (1) In general In providing for a council for purposes of subsection (a), the chief elected official of the eligible local area may establish the council directly or designate an existing entity to serve as the council, subject to paragraph (2). (2) Consideration regarding designation of council In making a determination of whether to establish or designate a council under paragraph (1), the chief elected official shall give priority to the designation of an existing entity that has demonstrated experience in the provision of health and support services to individuals with substance use disorder within the eligible local area, that has a structure that recognizes the Federal trust responsibility when spending Federal health care dollars, and that has demonstrated a commitment to respecting the obligation of government agencies using Federal dollars to consult with Indian tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations. (3) Designation of existing entity If an existing entity is designated to serve as the council under this section, the membership of the entity shall comply with the requirements of subsection (a)(1) before it performs any of the duties set forth in subsection (e). (4) Joint council The Secretary shall establish a process to permit an eligible local area that is not contiguous with any other eligible local area to form a joint planning council with such other eligible local area or areas, as long as such areas are located in geographical proximity to each other, as determined by the Secretary, and submit a joint application under section 3404. (5) Joint council across State lines Eligible local areas may form a joint planning council with other eligible local areas across State lines if such areas are located in geographical proximity to each other, as determined by the Secretary, submit a joint application under section 3404, and establish intergovernmental agreements to allow the administration of the grant across State lines. (c) Membership Members of the planning council established or designated under subsection (a) shall— (1) be nominated and selected through an open process; (2) elect from among their membership a chair and vice chair; (3) include at least one representative from Indian tribes located within any eligible local area that receives funding under the grant program established in section 3401; (4) include at least 1 individual with a history of substance use disorder; (5) include at least 1 representative from a nonprofit substance use disorder service provider, at least 1 representative of an urban Indian organization, at least 1 physician addiction specialist, and at least 1 representative from an organization providing harm reduction services; (6) include at least 1 representative of a Native Hawaiian organization (as defined in section 11 of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act of 1988) when the Native Hawaiian population exceeds 10 percent; and (7) serve not more than 3 consecutive years on the planning council. (d) Membership terms Members of the planning council established or designated under subsection (a) may serve additional terms if nominated and selected through the process established in subsection (c)(1). (e) Duties The planning council established or designated under subsection (a) shall— (1) establish priorities for the allocation of grant funds within the eligible local area that emphasize reducing drug use rates, overdose, substance use disorder, and health conditions associated with drug use such as human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C through evidence-based interventions in both community and criminal justice settings and that are based on— (A) the use by the grantee of substance use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery strategies that comply with best practices identified by the Secretary; (B) the demonstrated or probable cost-effectiveness of proposed substance use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services; (C) the health priorities of the communities within the eligible local area that are affected by substance use; (D) the priorities and needs of individuals with substance use disorder; and (E) the availability of other governmental and non-governmental services; (2) ensure the use of grant funds will advance any existing State or local plan regarding the provision of substance use disorder treatment services to individuals with substance use disorder; (3) in the absence of a State or local plan, work with local public health agencies to develop a comprehensive plan for the organization and delivery of substance use disorder prevention and treatment services; (4) regularly assess the efficiency of the administrative mechanism in rapidly allocating funds to support evidence-based substance use disorder prevention and treatment services in the areas of greatest need within the eligible local area; (5) work with local public health agencies to determine the size and demographics of the population of individuals with substance use disorders and the types of substance use that are most prevalent in the eligible local area; (6) work with local public health agencies to determine the needs of such population, including the need for substance use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services; (7) work with local public agencies to determine the disparities in access to services among affected subpopulations and historically underserved communities, including infrastructure and capacity shortcomings of providers that contribute to these disparities; (8) work with local public agencies to establish methods for obtaining input on community needs and priorities, including by partnering with organizations that serve targeted communities experiencing high addictive substance-related health disparities to gather data using culturally attuned data collection methodologies; (9) coordinate with Federal grantees that provide substance use disorder prevention and treatment services within the eligible local area; and (10) annually assess the effectiveness of the substance use disorder prevention and treatment services being supported by the grant received by the eligible local area, including, to the extent possible— (A) reductions in the rates of substance use, overdose, and death from substance use; (B) rates of discontinuation from substance use disorder treatment services and rates of sustained recovery; (C) long-term outcomes among individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders; (D) the availability and use of substance use disorder treatment services needed by individuals with substance use disorders over their lifetimes; and (E) reductions in the rates of HIV, hepatitis C virus, and other infectious disease transmission among people who use drugs. (f) Conflicts of interest (1) In general The planning council under subsection (a) may not be directly involved in the administration of a grant under section 3401. (2) Required agreements An individual may serve on the planning council under subsection (a) only if the individual agrees that if the individual has a financial interest in an entity, if the individual is an employee of a public or private entity, or if the individual is a member of a public or private organization, and such entity or organization is seeking amounts from a grant under section 3401, the individual will not, with respect to the purpose for which the entity seeks such amounts, participate (directly or in an advisory capacity) in the process of selecting entities to receive such amounts for such purpose. (g) Grievance procedures A planning council under subsection (a) shall develop procedures for addressing grievances with respect to funding under this subtitle, including procedures for submitting grievances that cannot be resolved to binding arbitration. Such procedures shall be described in the by-laws of the planning council. (h) Public deliberations (1) In general With respect to a planning council under subsection (a), in accordance with criteria established by the Secretary, the following applies: (A) The meetings of the council shall be open to the public and shall be held only after adequate notice to the public. (B) The records, reports, transcripts, minutes, agenda, or other documents which were made available to or prepared for or by the council shall be available for public inspection and copying at a single location. (C) Detailed minutes of each meeting of the council shall be kept. The accuracy of all minutes shall be certified to by the chair of the council. (2) Limitation Paragraph (1) does not apply to any disclosure of information of a personal nature that would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, including any disclosure of medical information or personnel matters. (i) Neutrality towards organized labor (1) In general In carrying out duties under subsection (e), planning councils shall, to the extent practicable, prioritize the distribution of grant funds to grantees that have— (A) (i) a collective bargaining agreement; or (ii) an explicit policy not to deter employees with respect to— (I) labor organizing for the employees engaged in the covered activities; and (II) such employees’ choice to form and join labor organizations; and (B) policies that require— (i) the posting and maintenance of notices in the workplace to such employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 151 et seq. (ii) that such employees are, at the beginning of their employment, provided notice and information regarding the employees’ rights under such Act; and (iii) the employer to voluntarily recognize a union in cases where a majority of such workers of the employer have joined and requested representation. (2) Limitation This subsection does not apply to Indian tribes. 3403. Amount of grant, use of amounts, and funding agreement (a) Amount of grant (1) Grants based on relative need of area (A) In general In carrying out this subtitle, the Secretary shall make a grant for each eligible local area for which an application under section 3404 has been approved. Each such grant shall be made in an amount determined in accordance with paragraph (3). (B) Expedited distribution Not later than 90 days after an appropriation becomes available to carry out this subtitle for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall disburse 53 percent of the amount made available under section 3406 for carrying out this subtitle for such fiscal year through grants to eligible local areas under section 3401, in accordance with subparagraphs (C) and (D). (C) Amount (i) In general Subject to the extent of amounts made available in appropriations Acts, a grant made for purposes of this subparagraph to an eligible local area shall be made in an amount equal to the product of— (I) an amount equal to the amount available for distribution under subparagraph (B) for the fiscal year involved; and (II) the percentage constituted by the ratio of the distribution factor for the eligible local area to the sum of the respective distribution factors for all eligible local areas, which product shall then, as applicable, be increased under subparagraph (D). (ii) Distribution factor For purposes of clause (i)(II), the term distribution factor (I) an amount equal to— (aa) the estimated number of drug overdose deaths in the eligible local area, as determined under clause (iii); or (bb) the estimated number of non-fatal drug overdoses in the eligible local area, as determined under clause (iv), as determined by the Secretary based on which distribution factor (item (aa) or (bb)) will result in the eligible local area receiving the greatest amount of funds; or (II) in the case of an eligible local area for which the data described in subclause (I) are not available, an amount determined by the Secretary— (aa) based on other data the Secretary determines appropriate; and (bb) that is related to the prevalence of non-fatal drug overdoses, drug overdose deaths, and the mortality rate from drug overdoses and provides an equivalent measure of need for funding. (iii) Number of drug overdose deaths The number of drug overdose deaths determined under this clause for an eligible county for a fiscal year for purposes of clause (ii) is the number of drug overdose deaths during the most recent 3-year period for which such data are available. (iv) Number of non-fatal drug overdoses The number of non-fatal drug overdose deaths determined under this clause for an eligible county for a fiscal year for purposes of clause (ii) may be determined by using data including emergency department syndromic data, visits, other emergency medical services for drug-related causes, or Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) data during the most recent 3-year period for which such data are available. (v) Study Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this title, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study to determine whether the data utilized for purposes of clause (ii) provide the most precise measure of local area need related to substance use and addiction prevalence in local areas and whether additional data would provide more precise measures of substance use and addiction prevalence in local areas. Such study shall identify barriers to collecting or analyzing such data, and make recommendations for revising the distribution factors used under such clause to determine funding levels in order to direct funds to the local areas in most need of funding to provide substance use disorder treatment services. (vi) Reductions in amounts If a local area that is an eligible local area for a year loses such eligibility in a subsequent year based on the failure to meet the requirements of paragraph (1)(A) or (6) of section 3401(b), such area will remain eligible to receive— (I) for such subsequent year, an amount equal to 80 percent of the amount received under the grant in the previous year; and (II) for the second such subsequent year, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount received in the previous year. (2) Supplemental grants (A) In general The Secretary shall disburse the remainder of amounts not disbursed under paragraph (1) for such fiscal year for the purpose of making grants to cities and counties whose application under section 3404— (i) contains a report concerning the dissemination of emergency relief funds under paragraph (1) and the plan for utilization of such funds, if applicable; (ii) demonstrates the need in such local area, on an objective and quantified basis, for supplemental financial assistance to combat substance use disorder; (iii) demonstrates the existing commitment of local resources of the area, both financial and in-kind, to preventing, treating, and managing substance use disorder and supporting sustained recovery; (iv) demonstrates the ability of the area to utilize such supplemental financial resources in a manner that is immediately responsive and cost effective; (v) demonstrates that resources will be allocated in accordance with the local demographic incidence of substance use disorders and drug overdose mortality; (vi) demonstrates the inclusiveness of affected communities and individuals with substance use disorders, including those communities and individuals that are disproportionately affected or historically underserved; (vii) demonstrates the manner in which the proposed services are consistent with the local needs assessment and the State plan approved by the Secretary pursuant to section 1932(b); (viii) demonstrates success in identifying individuals with substance use disorders; and (ix) demonstrates that support for substance use disorder prevention and treatment services is organized to maximize the value to the population to be served with an appropriate mix of substance use disorder prevention and treatment services and attention to transition in care. (B) Amount (i) In general The amount of each grant made for purposes of this paragraph shall be determined by the Secretary. In making such determination, the Secretary shall consider— (I) the rate of drug overdose deaths per 100,000 population in the eligible local area; and (II) the increasing need for substance use disorder treatment services, including relative rates of increase in the number of drug overdoses or drug overdose deaths, or recent increases in drug overdoses or drug overdose deaths since data were provided under section 3401(b), if applicable. (ii) Demonstrated need The factors considered by the Secretary in determining whether a local area has a demonstrated need for purposes of clause (i)(II) may include any or all of the following: (I) The unmet need for substance use disorder treatment services, including factors identified in clause (i)(II). (II) Relative rates of increase in the number of drug overdoses or drug overdose deaths. (III) The relative rates of increase in the number of drug overdoses or drug overdose deaths within new or emerging subpopulations. (IV) The current prevalence of substance use disorders. (V) Relevant factors related to the cost and complexity of delivering substance use disorder treatment services to individuals in the eligible local area. (VI) The impact of co-morbid factors, including co-occurring conditions, determined relevant by the Secretary. (VII) The prevalence of homelessness among individuals with substance use disorders. (VIII) The relevant factors that limit access to health care, including geographic variation, adequacy of health insurance coverage, and language barriers. (IX) The impact of a decline in the amount received pursuant to paragraph (1) on substance use disorder treatment services available to all individuals with substance use disorders identified and eligible under this subtitle. (X) The increasing incidence in conditions related to substance use, including hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B and other infections associated with injection drug use. (C) Application of provisions A local area that receives a grant under this paragraph— (i) shall use amounts received in accordance with subsection (b); (ii) shall not have to meet the eligible criteria in section 3401(b); and (iii) shall not have to establish a planning council under section 3402. (3) Amount of grant to tribal governments (A) Indian tribes In this section, the term Indian tribe (B) Formula funds The Secretary, acting through the Indian Health Service, shall use 10 percent of the amount available under section 3406 for each fiscal year to provide formula funds to Indian tribes disproportionately affected by substance use, in an amount determined pursuant to a formula and eligibility criteria developed by the Secretary in consultation with Indian tribes, for the purposes of addressing substance use. (C) Payment of funds At the option of an Indian tribe the Secretary shall pay funds under this section through a contract, cooperative agreement, or compact under, as applicable, title I or V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. (D) Use of amounts Notwithstanding any requirements in this section, an Indian tribe may use amounts provided under funds awarded under this paragraph for the uses identified in subsection (b) and any other activities determined appropriate by the Secretary, in consultation with Indian tribes. An Indian tribe shall not be required to allocate funds and services in accordance with the goals, priorities, or objectives established by a planning council under section 3402. (b) Use of amounts (1) Requirements The Secretary may not make a grant under section 3401 to an eligible local area unless the chief elected official of the area agrees that— (A) the allocation of funds and services within the area under the grant will be made in accordance with the priorities established by the planning council; and (B) funds provided under this grant will be expended for— (i) prevention services described in paragraph (3); (ii) core medical services described in paragraph (4); (iii) recovery and support services described in paragraph (5); (iv) early intervention services described in paragraph (6); (v) harm reduction services described in paragraph (7); (vi) financial assistance with health insurance described in paragraph (8); and (vii) administrative expenses described in paragraph (9). (2) Direct financial assistance (A) In general An eligible local area shall use amounts received under a grant under section 3401 to provide direct financial assistance to eligible entities or providers for the purpose of providing prevention services, core medical services, recovery and support services, early intervention services, and harm reduction services. (B) Appropriate entities Direct financial assistance may be provided under subparagraph (A) to public or nonprofit entities, other eligible Medicaid providers if more than half of their patients are diagnosed with a substance use disorder and covered by Medicaid, or other private for-profit entities if such entities are the only available provider of quality substance use disorder treatment services in the area. (C) Limitation An eligible local area (not including tribal areas) may not provide direct financial assistance to any entity or provider that provides medication for addiction treatment if that entity or provider does not also offer mental health services or psychotherapy by licensed clinicians through a referral or onsite. (D) Neutrality towards organized labor (i) In general In carrying out duties under this section, eligible local areas shall, to the extent practicable, prioritize the distribution of grant funds to grantees that have— (I) (aa) a collective bargaining agreement; or (bb) an explicit policy not to deter employees with respect to— (AA) labor organizing for the employees engaged in the covered activities; and (BB) such employees’ choice to form and join labor organizations; and (II) policies that require— (aa) the posting and maintenance of notices in the workplace to such employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 151 et seq. (bb) that such employees are, at the beginning of their employment, provided notice and information regarding the employees’ rights under such Act; and (cc) the employer to voluntarily recognize a union in cases where a majority of such workers of the employer have joined and requested representation. (ii) Limitation This subsection does not apply to Indian tribes. (3) Prevention services (A) In general For purposes of this section, the term prevention services (B) Limit An eligible local area may use not to exceed 20 percent of the amount of the grant under section 3401 for prevention services. An eligible local area may apply to the Secretary for a waiver of this subparagraph. (4) Core medical services For purposes of this section, the term core medical services (A) Substance use disorder treatments, as more fully described in section 3439, including assessment of disease presence, severity, and co-occurring conditions, treatment planning, clinical stabilization services, withdrawal management and detoxification, the provision of medication for substance use disorder, intensive inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, residential inpatient services, treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder. (B) Outpatient and ambulatory health services, including those administered by Federally-qualified health centers, rural health clinics, tribal clinics and hospitals, urban Indian organizations, certified community behavioral health clinics (as described in section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act), HIV services organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations (as defined in section 11 of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act of 1988), and comprehensive opioid recovery centers (as described in section 552 of this Act). (C) Hospice services. (D) Mental health services. (E) Opioid overdose reversal drug products procurement, distribution, and training. (F) Pharmaceutical assistance and diagnostic testing related to the management of substance use disorders and co-morbid conditions. (G) Home- and community-based health services. (H) Comprehensive Case Management and care coordination, including substance use disorder treatment adherence services. (I) Health insurance enrollment and cost-sharing assistance in accordance with paragraph (8). (J) Programs that hire, employ, train, and dispatch licensed health care professionals, mental health professionals, harm reduction providers, or community health workers to respond in lieu of law enforcement officers in emergencies and that ensure a licensed health care professional is a member of the team that responds in lieu of law enforcement officers in emergencies in which— (i) an individual calling 911, the National Suicide Hotline, or another emergency hotline states that a person is experiencing a drug overdose or is otherwise under the influence of a legal or illegal substance; or (ii) a law enforcement officer, other first responder, or other individual identifies a person as being (or possibly being) under the influence of a legal or illegal substance. (5) Recovery and support services For purposes of this section, the term recovery and support services (6) Early intervention services For purposes of this section, the term early intervention services (7) Harm reduction services For purposes of this section, the term harm reduction services (8) Affordable health insurance coverage An eligible local area may use amounts provided under a grant awarded under section 3401 to establish a program of financial assistance to assist eligible individuals with substance use disorder in— (A) enrolling in health insurance coverage; or (B) affording health care services, including assistance paying cost-sharing amounts, including premiums. (9) Administration and planning An eligible local area (not including tribal areas) shall not use in excess of 15 percent of amounts received under a grant under section 3401 for administration, accounting, reporting, and program oversight functions, including the development of systems to improve data collection and data sharing, in the first year of receiving the grant, and shall not use in excess of 10 percent of amounts received under a grant under section 3401 for such activities in subsequent years. (10) Incarcerated individuals Amounts received under a grant under section 3401 may be used to provide substance use disorder treatment services, including medication for addiction treatment, to individuals who are currently incarcerated or in pre-trial detention. (c) Required terms (1) Requirement of status as medicaid provider (A) Provision of service Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary may not make a grant under section 3401 for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services under this section in an eligible local area unless, in the case of any such service that is available pursuant to the State plan approved under title XIX of the Social Security Act for the State— (i) the political subdivision involved will provide the service directly, and the political subdivision has entered into a participation agreement under the State plan and is qualified to receive payments under such plan; or (ii) the eligible local area involved— (I) will enter into agreements with public or nonprofit entities, or other Medicaid providers if more than half of their patients are diagnosed with a substance use disorder and covered by Medicaid, under which such entities and other providers will provide the service, and such entities and other providers have entered into such a participation agreement and are qualified to receive such payments; and (II) demonstrates that it will ensure that such entities and other providers providing the service will seek payment for each such service rendered in accordance with the usual payment schedule under the State plan. (B) Waiver (i) In general In the case of an entity making an agreement pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) regarding the provision of substance use disorder treatment services, the requirement established in such subparagraph shall be waived by the substance use planning council for the area involved if the entity does not, in providing health care services, impose a charge or accept reimbursement available from any third-party payor, including reimbursement under any insurance policy or under any Federal or State health benefits program. A waiver under this subparagraph shall not be longer than 2 years in duration and shall not be renewed. (ii) Determination A determination by the substance use planning council of whether an entity referred to in clause (i) meets the criteria for a waiver under such clause shall be made without regard to whether the entity accepts voluntary donations for the purpose of providing services to the public. (2) Required terms for expanding and improving care A funding agreement for a grant under this section shall— (A) ensure that funds received under the grant will not be utilized to make payments for any item or service to the extent that payment has been made, or can reasonably be expected to be made, with respect to that item or service under a State compensation program, under an insurance policy, or under any Federal or State health benefits program (except for a program administered by, or providing the services of, the Indian Health Service); and (B) ensure that all entities providing substance use disorder treatment services with assistance made available under the grant offer all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder for which the applicant offers treatment, in accordance with section 3435. (3) Additional required terms A funding agreement for a grant under this section is that— (A) funds received under the grant will be utilized to supplement not supplant other Federal, State, or local funds made available in the year for which the grant is awarded to provide substance use disorder treatment services to individuals with substance use disorder, including funds for each of prevention services, core medical services, recovery and support services, early intervention services, harm reduction services, mental health services, and administrative expenses; (B) political subdivisions within the eligible local area will maintain the level of expenditures by such political subdivisions for substance use disorder treatment services at a level that is at least equal to the level of such expenditures by such political subdivisions for the preceding fiscal year, including expenditures for each of prevention services, core medical services, recovery and support services, early intervention services, harm reduction services, mental health services, and administrative expenses; (C) political subdivisions within the eligible local area will not use funds received under a grant awarded under section 3401 in maintaining the level of substance use disorder treatment services as required in subparagraph (B); (D) substance use disorder treatment services provided with assistance made available under the grant will be provided without regard— (i) to the ability of the individual to pay for such services; and (ii) to the current or past health condition of the individual to be served; (E) substance use disorder treatment services will be provided in a setting that is accessible to low-income individuals with substance use disorders and to individuals with substance use disorders residing in rural areas; (F) a program of outreach will be provided to low-income individuals with substance use disorders to inform such individuals of substance use disorder treatment services and to individuals with substance use disorders residing in rural areas; (G) Indian tribes are included in planning for the use of grant funds and the Federal trust responsibility is upheld at all levels of program administration; and (H) the confidentiality of individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment services will be maintained in a manner not inconsistent with applicable law. 3404. Application (a) Application To be eligible to receive a grant under section 3401, an eligible local area shall prepare and submit to the Secretary an application in such form, and containing such information, as the Secretary shall require, including— (1) a complete accounting of the disbursement of any prior grants received under this subtitle by the applicant and the results achieved by these expenditures and a demonstration that funds received from a grant under this subtitle in the prior year were expended in accordance with local priorities developed by the local planning council established under section 3402, except that the planning council requirement shall not apply with respect to areas receiving supplemental grant funds under section 3403(a)(2); (2) establishment of goals and objectives to be achieved with grant funds provided under this subtitle, including targets and milestones that are intended to be met, the activities that will be undertaken to achieve those targets, the number of individuals likely to be served by the funds sought, including demographic data on the populations to be served, and an explanation of how these goals and objectives advance the State plan approved by the Secretary pursuant to section 1932(b); (3) a demonstration that the local area will use funds in a manner that provides substance use disorder treatment services in compliance with the evidence-based standards developed in accordance with section 3435, including providing all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder; (4) a demonstration that resources provided under the grant will be allocated in accordance with the local demographic incidence of substance use, including allocations for services for children, youths, and women; (5) an explanation of how income, asset, and medical expense criteria will be established and applied to those who qualify for assistance under the program; (6) an explanation of how an eligible local area will support, through distribution of resources and by other means, increased access to harm reduction services within the eligible local area; (7) where practical, an explanation of how an eligible local area shall coordinate with local public health departments in the distribution of funding; and (8) for any prior funding received under this section, data provided in such form as the Secretary shall require detailing, at a minimum, the extent to which the activities supported by the funding met the goals and objectives specified in the application for the funding, the number of individuals who accessed medication for treatment by age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability status, and other demographic criteria relevant to the program, and the effect of the program on overdose rates and rates of death due to overdose in the local area served by the program. (b) Requirements regarding imposition of charges for services (1) In general The Secretary may not make a grant under section 3401 to an eligible local area unless the eligible local area provides assurances that in the provision of substance use disorder treatment services with assistance provided under the grant— (A) in the case of individuals with an income less than or equal to 150 percent of the official poverty level, the provider will not impose charges on any such individual for the services provided under the grant; (B) in the case of individuals with an income greater than 150 percent of the official poverty level, the provider will impose a charge on each such individual according to a schedule of charges made available to the public; (C) in the case of individuals with an income greater than 150 percent of the official poverty level but not exceeding 200 percent of such poverty level, the provider will not, for any calendar year, impose charges in an amount exceeding 2 percent of the annual gross income of the individual; (D) in the case of individuals with an income greater than 200 percent of the official poverty level but not exceeding 250 percent of such poverty level, the provider will not, for any calendar year, impose charges in an amount exceeding 4 percent of the annual gross income of the individual involved; (E) in the case of individuals with an income greater than 250 percent of the official poverty level but not exceeding 300 percent of such poverty level, the provider will not, for any calendar year, impose charges in an amount exceeding 6 percent of the annual gross income of the individual involved; (F) in the case of individuals with an income greater than 300 percent of the official poverty level but not exceeding 400 percent of such poverty level, the provider will not, for any calendar year, impose charges in an amount exceeding 8.5 percent of the annual gross income of the individual involved; (G) in the case of individuals with an income greater than 400 percent of the official poverty level, the provider will not, for any calendar year, impose charges in an amount exceeding 8.5 percent of the annual gross income of the individual involved; and (H) in the case of eligible American Indian and Alaska Native individuals as defined by section 447.50 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on July 1, 2010), the provider will not impose any charges for substance use disorder treatment services, including any charges or cost-sharing prohibited by section 1402(d) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (2) Charges With respect to compliance with the assurances made under paragraph (1), an eligible local area may, in the case of individuals subject to a charge— (A) assess the amount of the charge in the discretion of the area, including imposing only a nominal charge for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services, subject to the provisions of the paragraph regarding public schedules and regarding limitations on the maximum amount of charges; and (B) take into consideration the total medical expenses of individuals in assessing the amount of the charge, subject to such provisions. (3) Aggregate charges The Secretary may not make a grant under section 3401 to an eligible local area unless the area agrees that the limitations on charges for substance use disorder treatment services under this subsection applies to the annual aggregate of charges imposed for such services, however the charges are characterized, includes enrollment fees, premiums, deductibles, cost sharing, co-payments, co-insurance costs, or any other charges. (c) Indian tribes Any application requirements for grants distributed in accordance with section 3403(a)(3) shall be developed by the Secretary in consultation with Indian tribes. 3405. Technical assistance The Secretary shall, beginning on the date of enactment of this title, provide technical assistance, including assistance from other grantees, contractors or subcontractors under this title to assist newly eligible local areas in the establishment of planning councils and, to assist entities in complying with the requirements of this subtitle in order to make such areas eligible to receive a grant under this subtitle. The Secretary may make planning grants available to eligible local areas, in an amount not to exceed $75,000, for any area that is projected to be eligible for funding under section 3401 in the following fiscal year. Such grant amounts shall be deducted from the first year formula award to eligible local areas accepting such grants. 3406. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle— (1) $3,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $3,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $3,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $3,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (5) $3,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (6) $3,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; (7) $3,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; (8) $3,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2031; (9) $3,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2032; and (10) $3,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2033. B State and tribal substance use disorder prevention and intervention grant program 3411. Establishment of program of grants The Secretary shall award grants to States, territories, and Tribal governments for the purpose of addressing substance use within such States. 3412. Amount of grant, use of amounts, and funding agreement (a) Amount of grant to States and territories (1) In general (A) Expedited distribution Not later than 90 days after an appropriation becomes available, the Secretary shall disburse 50 percent of the amount made available under section 3415 for carrying out this subtitle for such fiscal year through grants to States under section 3411, in accordance with subparagraphs (B) and (C). (B) Minimum allotment Subject to the amount made available under section 3415, the amount of a grant under section 3411 for— (i) each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for a fiscal year shall be the greater of— (I) $2,000,000; or (II) an amount determined under the subparagraph (C); and (ii) each territory other than Puerto Rico for a fiscal year shall be the greater of— (I) $500,000; or (II) an amount determined under the subparagraph (C). (C) Determination (i) Formula For purposes of subparagraph (B), the amount referred to in this subparagraph for a State (including a territory) for a fiscal year is— (I) an amount equal to the amount made available under section 3415 for the fiscal year involved for grants pursuant to subparagraph (B); and (II) the percentage constituted by the sum of— (aa) the product of 0.85 and the ratio of the State distribution factor for the State or territory to the sum of the respective distribution factors for all States; and (bb) the product of 0.15 and the ratio of the non-local distribution factor for the State or territory (as determined under clause (iv)) to the sum of the respective non-local distribution factors for all States or territories. (ii) State distribution factor For purposes of clause (i)(II)(aa), the term State distribution factor (I) the estimated number of drug overdose deaths in the State, as determined under clause (iii); or (II) the number of non-fatal drug overdoses in the State, as determined under clause (iv), as determined by the Secretary based on which distribution factor (subclause (I) or (II)) will result in the State receiving the greatest amount of funds. (iii) Number of drug overdoses For purposes of clause (ii), the number of drug overdose deaths determined under this clause for a State for a fiscal year is the number of drug overdose deaths during the most recent 3-year period for which such data are available. (iv) Number of non-fatal drug overdoses The number of non-fatal drug overdose deaths determined under this clause for a State for a fiscal year for purposes of clause (ii) may be determined by using data including emergency department syndromic data, visits, other emergency medical services for drug-related causes, or Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) data during the most recent 3-year period for which such data are available. (v) Non-local distribution factors For purposes of clause (i)(II)(bb), the term non-local distribution factor (I) the number of drug overdose deaths in the State involved, as determined under clause (iii), or the number of non-fatal drug overdoses in the State, based on the criteria used by the State under clause (ii); less (II) the total number of drug overdose deaths or non-fatal drug overdoses that are within areas in such State or territory that are eligible counties under section 3401. (vi) Study Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this title, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study to determine whether the data utilized for purposes of clause (ii) provide the most precise measure of State need related to substance use and addiction prevalence and whether additional data would provide more precise measures of the levels of substance use and addiction prevalent in States. Such study shall identify barriers to collecting or analyzing such data, and make recommendations for revising the distribution factors used under such clause to determine funding levels in order to direct funds to the States in most need of funding to provide substance use disorder treatment services. (2) Supplemental grants (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall disburse the remainder of amounts not disbursed under paragraph (1) for such fiscal year for the purpose of making grants to States whose application— (i) contains a report concerning the dissemination of emergency relief funds under paragraph (1) and the plan for utilization of such funds, if applicable; (ii) demonstrates the need in such State, on an objective and quantified basis, for supplemental financial assistance to combat substance use disorder; (iii) demonstrates the existing commitment of local resources of the State, both financial and in-kind, to preventing, treating, and managing substance use disorder and supporting sustained recovery; (iv) demonstrates the ability of the State to utilize such supplemental financial resources in a manner that is immediately responsive and cost effective; (v) demonstrates that resources will be allocated in accordance with the local demographic incidence of substance use disorders and drug overdose mortality; (vi) demonstrates the inclusiveness of affected communities and individuals with substance use disorders, including those communities and individuals that are disproportionately affected or historically underserved; (vii) demonstrates the manner in which the proposed services are consistent with the local needs assessment and the State plan approved by the Secretary pursuant to section 1932(b); (viii) demonstrates success in identifying individuals with substance use disorders; and (ix) demonstrates that support for substance use disorder prevention and treatment services is organized to maximize the value to the population to be served with an appropriate mix of substance use disorder treatment services and attention to transition in care. (B) Amount (i) In general The amount of each grant made for purposes of this paragraph shall be determined by the Secretary. In making such determination, the Secretary shall consider— (I) the rate of drug overdose deaths per 100,000 population in the State; and (II) the increasing need for substance use disorder treatment services, including relative rates of increase in the number of drug overdoses or drug overdose deaths, or recent increases in drug overdoses or drug overdose deaths since the data were reported under section 3413, if applicable. (ii) Demonstrated need The factors considered by the Secretary in determining whether a State has a demonstrated need for purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii) may include any or all of the following: (I) The unmet need for such services, including the factors identified in clause (i)(II). (II) Relative rates of increase in the number of drug overdoses or drug overdose deaths. (III) The relative rates of increase in the number of drug overdoses or drug overdose deaths within new or emerging subpopulations. (IV) The current prevalence of substance use disorders. (V) Relevant factors related to the cost and complexity of delivering substance use disorder treatment services to individuals in the State. (VI) The impact of co-morbid factors, including co-occurring conditions, determined relevant by the Secretary. (VII) The prevalence of homelessness among individuals with substance use disorder. (VIII) The relevant factors that limit access to health care, including geographic variation, adequacy of health insurance coverage, and language barriers. (IX) The impact of a decline in the amount received pursuant to paragraph (1) on substance use disorder treatment services available to all individuals with substance use disorders identified and eligible under this subtitle. (X) The increasing incidence in conditions related to substance use, including hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B and other infections associated with injection drug use. (C) Model standards (i) Preference In determining whether a State will receive funds under this paragraph, except as provided in clause (ii), the Secretary shall give preference to States that have adopted the model standards for each substance use disorder treatment service and recovery residence developed in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) of section 3435. (ii) Requirement Effective beginning in fiscal year 2026, the Secretary shall not award a grant under this paragraph to a State unless that State has adopted the model standards for each of substance use disorder treatment services and recovery residences developed in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) of section 3435. (D) Continuum of care (i) Preference In determining whether a State will receive funds under this paragraph, except as provided in clause (ii), the Secretary shall give preference to States that have carried out the requirements to ensure a continuum of services in accordance with section 3435(d). (ii) Requirement Effective beginning in fiscal year 2026, the Secretary shall not award a grant under this paragraph to a State unless that State has carried out the requirements to ensure a continuum of services in accordance with section 3435(d). (E) Utilization management for medication for addiction treatment (i) Preference In determining whether a State will receive funds under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give preference to States that have prohibited prior authorization and step therapy requirements for at least 1 drug in each class approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder. (ii) Additional preferences Additional preference shall be given to States that have prohibited prior authorization and step therapy requirements for 2 or more drugs in each class approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder. (iii) Definitions In this subparagraph: (I) Prior authorization The term prior authorization (II) Step therapy The term step therapy (3) Amount of grant to tribal governments (A) Indian tribes In this section, the term Indian tribe (B) Formula funds The Secretary, acting through the Indian Health Service, shall use 10 percent of the amount available under section 3415 for each fiscal year to provide formula funds to Indian tribes in an amount determined pursuant to a formula and eligibility criteria developed by the Secretary in consultation with Indian tribes, for the purposes of addressing substance use. (C) Payment of funds At the option of an Indian tribe the Secretary shall pay funds under this section through a contract, cooperative agreement, or compact under, as applicable, title I or V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. (D) Use of amounts Notwithstanding any requirements in this section, an Indian tribe may use amounts provided under funds awarded under this paragraph for the uses identified in subsection (b) and any other activities determined appropriate by the Secretary, in consultation with Indian tribes. (b) Use of amounts (1) In general A State or tribe may use amounts provided under grants awarded under section 3411 for— (A) prevention services described in paragraph (3); (B) core medical services described in paragraph (4); (C) recovery and support services described in paragraph (5); (D) early intervention services described in paragraph (6); (E) harm reduction services described in paragraph (7); (F) financial assistance with health insurance as described in paragraph (8); and (G) administrative expenses described in paragraph (9). (2) Direct financial assistance (A) In general A State or tribe may use amounts received under a grant under section 3411 to provide direct financial assistance to eligible entities or other eligible Medicaid providers for the purpose of providing prevention services, core medical services, recovery and support services, early intervention services, and harm reduction services. (B) Appropriate entities Direct financial assistance may be provided under subparagraph (A) to public or nonprofit entities, other Medicaid providers if more than half of their patients are diagnosed with a substance use disorder and covered by Medicaid, or other private for-profit entities if such entities are the only available provider of quality substance use disorder treatment services in the area. (C) Limitation A State may not provide direct financial assistance to any entity or provider that provides medication for addiction treatment if that entity or provider does not also offer mental health services or psychotherapy by licensed clinicians through a referral or onsite. (D) Neutrality towards organized labor (i) In general In carrying out duties under this section, States shall, to the extent practicable, prioritize the distribution of grant funds to grantees that have— (I) (aa) a collective bargaining agreement; or (bb) an explicit policy not to deter employees with respect to— (AA) labor organizing for the employees engaged in the covered activities; and (BB) such employees’ choice to form and join labor organizations; and (II) policies that require— (aa) the posting and maintenance of notices in the workplace to such employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 151 et seq. (bb) that such employees are, at the beginning of their employment, provided notice and information regarding the employees’ rights under such Act; and (cc) the employer to voluntarily recognize a union in cases where a majority of such workers of the employer have joined and requested representation. (ii) Limitation This subsection does not apply to Indian tribes. (3) Prevention services (A) In general For purposes of this section, the term prevention services (B) Limit A State may use not to exceed 20 percent of the amount of the grant under section 3411 for prevention services. A State may apply to the Secretary for a waiver of this subparagraph. (4) Core medical services For purposes of this section, the term core medical services (A) Substance use disorder treatment, as described in section 3439(4), including assessment of disease presence, severity, and co-occurring conditions, treatment planning, clinical stabilization services, withdrawal management and detoxification, the provision of medication for substance use disorder, intensive inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, residential inpatient services, treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder. (B) Outpatient and ambulatory health services, including those administered by Federally-qualified health centers, rural health clinics, tribal clinics and hospitals, urban Indian organizations, certified community behavioral health clinics (as described in section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act), HIV services organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations (as defined in section 11 of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act of 1988), and comprehensive opioid recovery centers (as described in section 552 of this Act). (C) Hospice services. (D) Mental health services. (E) Opioid overdose reversal drug products procurement, distribution, and training. (F) Pharmaceutical assistance related to the management of substance use disorders and co-morbid conditions. (G) Home- and community-based health services. (H) Comprehensive Case Management and care coordination, including substance use disorder treatment adherence services. (I) Health insurance enrollment and cost-sharing assistance in accordance with paragraph (8). (J) Programs that hire, employ, train, and dispatch licensed health care professionals, mental health professionals, harm reduction providers, or community health workers to respond in lieu of law enforcement officers in emergencies and that ensure a licensed health care professional is a member of the team that responds in lieu of law enforcement officers in emergencies in which— (i) an individual calling 911, the National Suicide Hotline, or another emergency hotline states that a person is experiencing a drug overdose or is otherwise under the influence of a legal or illegal substance; or (ii) a law enforcement officer, other first responder, or other individual identifies a person as being (or possibly being) under the influence of a legal or illegal substance. (5) Recovery and support services For purposes of this section, the term recovery and support services (6) Early intervention services For purposes of this section, the term early intervention services (7) Harm reduction services For purposes of this section, the term harm reduction services (8) Affordable health insurance coverage A State may use amounts provided under a grant awarded under section 3411 to establish a program of financial assistance to assist eligible individuals with substance use disorder in— (A) enrolling in health insurance coverage; or (B) affording health care services, including assistance paying cost-sharing amounts, including premiums. (9) Administration and planning A State shall not use in excess of 10 percent of amounts received under a grant under section 3411 for administration, accounting, reporting, and program oversight functions, including the development of systems to improve data collection and data sharing. (10) Incarcerated individuals Amounts received under a grant under section 3411 may be used to provide substance use disorder treatment services, including medication for addiction treatment, to individuals who are currently incarcerated or in pre-trial detention. (c) Required terms (1) Requirement of status as medicaid provider (A) Provision of service Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary may not make a grant under section 3411 for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services under this section in a State unless, in the case of any such service that is available pursuant to the State plan approved under title XIX of the Social Security Act for the State— (i) (I) the State will enter into an agreement with a political subdivision, under which the political subdivision will provide the service directly, and the political subdivision has entered into a participation agreement under the State plan and is qualified to receive payments under such plan; or (II) the State will enter into agreements with public or nonprofit entities, or other Medicaid providers if more than half of their patients are diagnosed with a substance use disorder and covered by Medicaid, under which such entities and other providers will provide the service, and such entities and other providers have entered into such a participation agreement and are qualified to receive such payments; and (III) the State ensures the political subdivision under clause (i)(I) or the public or nonprofit private entities and other providers under clause (i)(II) will seek payment for each such service rendered in accordance with the usual payment schedule under the State plan. (B) Waiver (i) In general In the case of an entity making an agreement pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) regarding the provision of substance use disorder treatment services, the requirement established in such subparagraph shall be waived by the State if the entity does not, in providing health care services, impose a charge or accept reimbursement available from any third-party payor, including reimbursement under any insurance policy or under any Federal or State health benefits program. A waiver under this subparagraph shall not be longer than 2 years in duration and shall not be renewed. (ii) Determination A determination by the State of whether an entity referred to in clause (i) meets the criteria for a waiver under such clause shall be made without regard to whether the entity accepts voluntary donations for the purpose of providing services to the public. (2) Required terms for expanding and improving care A funding agreement for a grant under this section shall— (A) ensure that funds received under the grant will not be utilized to make payments for any item or service to the extent that payment has been made, or can reasonably be expected to be made, with respect to that item or service under a State compensation program, under an insurance policy, or under any Federal or State health benefits program (except for a program administered by, or providing the services of, the Indian Health Service); and (B) ensure that all entities providing substance use disorder treatment services with assistance made available under the grant shall offer all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder for which the applicant offers treatment, in accordance with section 3435. (3) Additional required terms A funding agreement for a grant under this section is that— (A) funds received under the grant will be utilized to supplement not supplant other Federal, State, or local funds made available in the year for which the grant is awarded to provide substance use disorder treatment services to individuals with substance use disorder, including funds for each of prevention services, core medical services, recovery and support services, early intervention services, harm reduction services, mental health services, and administrative expenses; (B) political subdivisions within the State will maintain the level of expenditures by such political subdivisions for substance use disorder treatment services at a level that is at least equal to the level of such expenditures by such political subdivisions for the preceding fiscal year including expenditures for each of prevention services, core medical services, recovery and support services, early intervention services, harm reduction services, mental health services, and administrative expenses; (C) political subdivisions within the State will not use funds received under a grant awarded under section 3411 in maintaining the level of substance use disorder treatment services as required in subparagraph (B); (D) substance use disorder treatment services provided with assistance made available under the grant will be provided without regard— (i) to the ability of the individual to pay for such services; and (ii) to the current or past health condition of the individual to be served; (E) substance use disorder treatment services will be provided in a setting that is accessible to low-income individuals with substance use disorders and to individuals with substance use disorders residing in rural areas; (F) a program of outreach will be provided to low-income individuals with substance use disorders to inform such individuals of substance use disorder treatment services and to individuals with substance use disorders residing in rural areas; (G) Indian tribes are included in planning for the use of grant funds and the Federal trust responsibility is upheld at all levels of program administration; and (H) the confidentiality of individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment services will be maintained in a manner not inconsistent with applicable law. 3413. Application (a) Application To be eligible to receive a grant under section 3411, a State shall have in effect a State plan approved by the Secretary pursuant to section 1932(b), and shall prepare and submit to the Secretary an application in such form, and containing such information, as the Secretary shall require, including— (1) a complete accounting of the disbursement of any prior grants received under this subtitle by the applicant and the results achieved by these expenditures and a demonstration that funds received from a grant under this subtitle in the prior year were expended in accordance with State priorities; (2) establishment of goals and objectives to be achieved with grant funds provided under this subtitle, including targets and milestones that are intended to be met, the activities that will be undertaken to achieve those targets, and the number of individuals likely to be served by the funds sought, including demographic data on the populations to be served; (3) a demonstration that the State will use funds in a manner that provides substance use disorder treatment services in compliance with the evidence-based standards developed in accordance with section 3435, including all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder; (4) a demonstration that resources provided under the grant will be allocated in accordance with the local demographic incidence of substance use, including allocations for services for children, youths, and women; (5) an explanation of how income, asset, and medical expense criteria will be established and applied to those who qualify for assistance under the program; (6) an explanation of how the State will support, through distribution of resources and by other means, increased access to harm reduction services resources within the State; and (7) for any prior funding received under this section, data provided in such form as the Secretary shall require detailing, at a minimum, the extent to which the activities supported by the funding met the goals and objectives specified in the application for the funding, the number of individuals who accessed medication for addiction treatment by age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability status, and other demographic criteria relevant to the program, and the effect of the program on overdose rates and rates of death due to overdose in the region served by the program. (b) Requirements regarding imposition of charges for services (1) In general The Secretary may not make a grant under section 3411 to a State unless the State provides assurances that in the provision of services with assistance provided under the grant— (A) in the case of individuals with an income less than or equal to 150 percent of the official poverty level, the provider will not impose charges on any such individual for the services provided under the grant; (B) in the case of individuals with an income greater than 150 percent of the official poverty level, the provider will impose a charge on each such individual according to a schedule of charges made available to the public; (C) in the case of individuals with an income greater than 150 percent of the official poverty level but not exceeding 200 percent of such poverty level, the provider will not, for any calendar year, impose charges in an amount exceeding 2 percent of the annual gross income of the individual; (D) in the case of individuals with an income greater than 200 percent of the official poverty level but not exceeding 250 percent of such poverty level, the provider will not, for any calendar year, impose charges in an amount exceeding 4 percent of the annual gross income of the individual involved; (E) in the case of individuals with an income greater than 250 percent of the official poverty level but not exceeding 300 percent of such poverty level, the provider will not, for any calendar year, impose charges in an amount exceeding 6 percent of the annual gross income of the individual involved; (F) in the case of individuals with an income greater than 300 percent of the official poverty level but not exceeding 400 percent of such poverty level, the provider will not, for any calendar year, impose charges in an amount exceeding 8.5 percent of the annual gross income of the individual involved; (G) in the case of individuals with an income greater than 400 percent of the official poverty level, the provider will not, for any calendar year, impose charges in an amount exceeding 8.5 percent of the annual gross income of the individual involved; and (H) in the case of eligible American Indian and Alaska Native and urban Indian individuals as defined by section 447.50 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on July 1, 2010), the provider will not impose any charges for substance use disorder treatment services, including any charges or cost-sharing prohibited by section 1402(d) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (2) Charges With respect to compliance with the assurances made under paragraph (1), a State may, in the case of individuals subject to a charge— (A) assess the amount of the charge in the discretion of the State, including imposing only a nominal charge for the provision of services, subject to the provisions of the paragraph regarding public schedules and regarding limitations on the maximum amount of charges; and (B) take into consideration the total medical expenses of individuals in assessing the amount of the charge, subject to such provisions. (3) Aggregate charges The Secretary may not make a grant under section 3411 to a State unless the State agrees that the limitations on charges for substance use disorder treatment services under this subsection applies to the annual aggregate of charges imposed for such services, however the charges are characterized, includes enrollment fees, premiums, deductibles, cost sharing, co-payments, co-insurance costs, or any other charges. (c) Indian tribes Any application requirements applying to grants distributed in accordance with section 3412(b) shall be developed by the Secretary in consultation with Indian tribes. 3414. Technical assistance The Secretary shall, directly or through grants or contracts, provide technical assistance in administering and coordinating the activities authorized under section 3412, including technical assistance for the development of State applications for supplementary grants authorized in section 3412(a)(2). 3415. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle— (1) $4,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $4,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $4,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $4,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (5) $4,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (6) $4,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; (7) $4,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; (8) $4,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2031; (9) $4,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2032; and (10) $4,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2033. C Other grant program 3421. Establishment of grant program (a) Grants (1) In general The Secretary shall award grants to public entities, nonprofit entities, Indian entities, and other eligible Medicaid providers for the purpose of funding prevention services, core medical services, recovery and support services, early intervention services, harm reduction services, and administrative expenses in accordance with this section. (2) Prioritization (A) In general In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, prioritize the distribution of grant funds to grantees that have— (i) an explicit policy not to deter employees with respect to— (I) labor organizing for the employees engaged in the covered activities; and (II) such employees’ choice to form and join labor organizations; or (ii) policies that require— (I) the posting and maintenance of notices in the workplace to such employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 151 et seq. (II) that such employees are, at the beginning of their employment, provided notice and information regarding the employees’ rights under such Act; and (III) the employer to voluntarily recognize a union in cases where such workers of the employer have joined and requested representation. (B) Exception This paragraph shall not apply to Indian tribes. (b) Eligibility (1) Entities Public entities, nonprofit entities, urban Indian organizations, and other Medicaid providers eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a) may include— (A) Federally-qualified health centers under section 1905(l)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act; (B) family planning clinics; (C) rural health clinics; (D) Indian entities, including Indian health programs as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, urban Indian organizations as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and Native Hawaiian organizations as defined in section 11 of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act of 1988; (E) community-based organizations, clinics, hospitals, and other health facilities that provide substance use disorder treatment services; (F) other nonprofit entities that provide substance use disorder treatment services; (G) certified community behavioral health clinics and certified community behavioral health clinic expansion grant recipients, under section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a (H) other Medicaid providers if more than half of their patients are diagnosed with a substance use disorder and covered by Medicaid. (2) Underserved populations Entities described in paragraph (1) shall serve underserved populations which may include— (A) minority populations and Indian populations; (B) formerly incarcerated individuals; (C) individuals with comorbidities including human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, mental health disorder or other behavioral health disorders; (D) low-income populations; (E) people with disabilities; (F) urban populations; (G) rural populations; (H) the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) community; and (I) pregnant individuals with, or at risk of developing, substance use disorder and infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome. (3) Application To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, public entities, nonprofit entities, and other Medicaid providers described in this subsection shall prepare and submit to the Secretary an application in such form, and containing such information, as the Secretary shall require, including— (A) a complete accounting of the disbursement of any prior grants received under this subtitle by the applicant and the results achieved by these expenditures; (B) a comprehensive plan for the use of the grant, including— (i) a demonstration of the extent of local need for the funds sought; (ii) a plan for providing substance use disorder treatment services that is consistent with local needs; and (iii) goals and objectives to be achieved with grant funds provided under this section, including targets and milestones that are intended to be met and a description of the activities that will be undertaken to achieve those targets; (C) a demonstration that the grantee will use funds in a manner that provides substance use disorder treatment services compliant with the evidence-based standards developed in accordance with section 3435, including all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder for which the applicant offers treatment, in accordance with section 3435(c); (D) information on the number of individuals to be served by the funds sought, including demographic data on the populations to be served; (E) a demonstration that resources provided under the grant will be allocated in accordance with the local demographic incidence of substance use, including allocations for services for children, youths, and women; (F) an explanation of how income, asset, and medical expense criteria will be established and applied to those who qualify for assistance under the program; and (G) for any prior funding received under this section, data provided in such form as the Secretary shall require detailing, at a minimum, the extent to which the activities supported by the funding met the goals and objectives specified in the application for the funding, the number of individuals who accessed medication for addiction treatment by age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability status, and other demographic criteria relevant to the program, and the effect of the program on overdose rates and rates of death due to overdose in the region served by the program. (4) Requirement of status as medicaid provider (A) Provision of service Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary may not make a grant under this section for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services under this section in a State unless, in the case of any such service that is available pursuant to the State plan approved under title XIX of the Social Security Act for the State— (i) (I) the applicant for the grant will provide the service directly, and the applicant has entered into a participation agreement under the State plan and is qualified to receive payments under such plan; or (II) the applicant for the grant will enter into an agreement with public or nonprofit entities, Indian entities, or other Medicaid providers if more than half of their patients are diagnosed with a substance use disorder and covered by Medicaid, under which such entities and other providers will provide the substance use disorder treatment service, and such entities and other providers have entered into such a participation agreement and are qualified to receive such payments; and (ii) the applicant ensures that payment will be sought for each such service rendered in accordance with the usual payment schedule under the State plan. (B) Waiver In the case of an entity making an agreement pursuant to subparagraph (A) regarding the provision of substance use disorder treatment services, the requirement established in such paragraph shall be waived by the State if the entity does not, in providing such services, impose a charge or accept reimbursement available from any third-party payor, including reimbursement under any insurance policy or under any Federal or State health benefits program. A waiver under this subparagraph shall not be longer than 2 years in duration and shall not be renewed. (C) Determination A determination by the State of whether an entity referred to in subparagraph (A) meets the criteria for a waiver under such subparagraph shall be made without regard to whether the entity accepts voluntary donations for the purpose of providing services to the public. (5) Required terms for expanding and improving care A funding agreement for a grant under this section is that— (A) funds received under the grant will not be utilized to make payments for any item or service to the extent that payment has been made, or can reasonably be expected to be made, with respect to that item or service under a State compensation program, under an insurance policy, or under any Federal or State health benefits program (except for a program administered by, or providing the services of, the Indian Health Service); (B) entities providing substance use disorder treatment services with assistance made available under the grant shall offer all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder for which the applicant offers treatment, in accordance with section 3435(c); (C) substance use disorder treatment services provided with assistance made available under the grant will be provided without regard— (i) to the ability of the individual to pay for such services; and (ii) to the current or past health condition of the individual to be served; (D) substance use disorder treatment services will be provided in a setting that is accessible to low-income individuals with substance use disorders and to individuals with substance use disorders residing in rural areas; and (E) the confidentiality of individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment services will be maintained in a manner not inconsistent with applicable law. (c) Amount of grant to Indian entities (1) Indian tribes In this section, the term Indian tribe (2) Formula grants The Secretary, acting through the Indian Health Service, shall use 10 percent of the amount available under section 3425 for each fiscal year to provide grants to Indian entities in an amount determined pursuant to criteria developed by the Secretary in consultation with Indian tribes and after conferring with urban Indian organizations, for the purposes of addressing substance use. (3) Use of amounts Notwithstanding any requirements in this section, Native entities may use amounts provided under grants awarded under this section for the uses identified in section 3422 and any other activities determined appropriate by the Secretary, in consultation with Indian tribes. 3422. Use of amounts (a) Use of funds An entity shall use amounts received under a grant under section 3421 to provide direct financial assistance to eligible entities for the purpose of delivering or enhancing— (1) prevention services described in subsection (b); (2) core medical services described in subsection (c); (3) recovery and support services described in subsection (d); (4) early intervention and engagement services described in subsection (e); (5) harm reduction services described in subsection (f); and (6) administrative expenses described in subsection (g). (b) Prevention services For purposes of this section, the term prevention services (c) Core medical services For purposes of this section, the term core medical services (1) Substance use disorder treatment, as more fully described in section 3439(4), including assessment of disease presence, severity, and co-occurring conditions, treatment planning, clinical stabilization services, withdrawal management and detoxification, intensive inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, residential inpatient services, treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder. (2) Outpatient and ambulatory health services, including those administered by Federally-qualified health centers, rural health clinics, tribal clinics and hospitals, urban Indian organizations, certified community behavioral health clinics (as described in section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act), HIV services organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations (as defined in section 11 of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act of 1988), and comprehensive opioid recovery centers (as described in section 552 of this Act). (3) Hospice services. (4) Mental health services. (5) Opioid overdose reversal drug products procurement, distribution, and training. (6) Pharmaceutical assistance related to the management of substance use disorder and co-morbid conditions. (7) Home- and community-based health services. (8) Comprehensive Case Management and care coordination, including substance use disorder treatment adherence services. (9) Health insurance enrollment and cost-sharing assistance in accordance with section 3412. (10) Programs that hire, employ, train, and dispatch mental health professionals, harm reduction providers, or community health workers to respond in lieu of law enforcement officers in emergencies in which— (A) an individual calling 911, the National Suicide Hotline, or another emergency hotlines states that a person is experiencing a drug overdose or is otherwise under the influence of a legal or illegal substance; and (B) a law enforcement officer, other first responder, or other individual identifies a person as being (or possibly being) under the influence of a legal or illegal substance. (d) Recovery and support services For purposes of this section, the term recovery and support services (e) Early intervention services For purposes of this section, the term early intervention services (f) Harm reduction services For purposes of this section, the term harm reduction services (g) Administration and planning An entity (not including tribal entities) shall not use in excess of 10 percent of amounts received under a grant under section 3421 for administration, accounting, reporting, and program oversight functions, including for the purposes of developing systems to improve data collection and data sharing. (h) Relation to existing emergency medical services Nothing in this section shall be construed to diminish or alter the rights, privileges, remedies, or obligations of any provider or any Federal, State, or local government to provide emergency medical services. 3423. Technical assistance The Secretary may, directly or through grants or contracts, provide technical assistance to public or nonprofit entities, Indian entities, and other eligible Medicaid providers regarding the process of submitting to the Secretary applications for grants under section 3421, and may provide technical assistance with respect to the planning, development, and operation of any program or service carried out pursuant to such section. 3424. Planning and development grants (a) In general The Secretary may provide planning grants to public or nonprofit entities, Indian entities, and other eligible Medicaid providers for purposes of assisting such entities and providers in expanding their capacity to provide substance use disorder treatment services in low-income communities and affected subpopulations that are underserviced with respect to such services. (b) Amount A grant under this section may be made in an amount not to exceed $150,000. 3425. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle— (1) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (5) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (6) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; (7) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; (8) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2031; (9) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2032; and (10) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2033. D Innovation, training, and health systems strengthening 3431. Special projects of national significance (a) In general The Secretary shall award grants to entities to administer special projects of national significance to support the development of innovative and original models for the delivery of substance use disorder treatment and harm reduction services. (b) Grants The Secretary shall award grants under a project under subsection (a) to entities eligible for grants under subtitles A, B, and C based on newly emerging needs of individuals receiving assistance under this title. (c) Replication The Secretary shall make information concerning successful models or programs developed under this section available to grantees under this title for the purpose of coordination, replication, and integration. To facilitate efforts under this section, the Secretary may provide for peer-based technical assistance for grantees funded under this section. (d) Grants to Tribal governments (1) Indian tribes In this section, the term Indian tribe (2) Use of funds The Secretary, acting through the Indian Health Service, shall use 10 percent of the amount available under this section for each fiscal year to provide grants to Indian tribes for the purposes of supporting the development of innovative and original models for the delivery of substance use disorder treatment services, including the development of culturally informed care models. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (5) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (6) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; (7) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; (8) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2031; (9) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2032; and (10) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2033. 3432. Education and training centers (a) In general The Secretary may make grants and enter into contracts to assist public or nonprofit entities, public or nonprofit schools, and academic health centers in meeting the cost of projects— (1) to train health professionals, including practitioners in programs under this title and other community providers, including physician addiction specialists, psychologists, counselors, case managers, social workers, peer recovery coaches, harm reduction workers, public health workers, and community health workers, and paraprofessionals, such as peer support specialists and recovery coaches, in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of substance use disorders and drug use-related health issues, including measures for the prevention and treatment of co-occurring infectious diseases, mental health disorders, and other conditions, and including (as applicable to the type of health professional involved), care for women, pregnant women, and children; (2) to train the faculty of schools of medicine, nursing, public health, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, allied health, social work, and mental health practice to teach health professions students to screen for and provide for the needs of individuals with substance use disorders or at risk of substance use; and (3) to develop and disseminate curricula and resource materials relating to evidence-based practices for the screening, prevention, and treatment of substance use disorders and drug use-related health issues, including information about combating stigma, prescribing best practices, overdose reversal, alternative pain therapies, and all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorders, including for the purposes authorized under the amendments made by section 3203 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. (b) Preference in making grants In making grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give preference to qualified projects that will— (1) train, or result in the training of, health professionals and other community providers described in subsection (a)(1), to provide substance use disorder treatments for underserved groups, including minority individuals and Indians with substance use disorder and other individuals who are at a high risk of substance use; (2) train, or result in the training of, minority health professionals and minority allied health professionals, to provide substance use disorder treatment for individuals with such disease; (3) train or result in the training of individuals who will provide substance use disorder treatment in rural or other areas that are underserved by current treatment structures; (4) train or result in the training of health professionals and allied health professionals, including counselors, case managers, social workers, peer recovery coaches, and harm reduction workers, public health workers, and community health workers, to provide treatment for infectious diseases and mental health disorders co-occurring with substance use disorder; and (5) train or result in the training of health professionals and other community providers to provide substance use disorder treatments for pregnant women, children, and adolescents. (c) Native education and training centers The Secretary shall use 10 percent of the amount available under subsection (d) for each fiscal year to provide grants authorized under this subtitle to— (1) tribal colleges and universities; (2) Indian Health Service grant funded institutions; and (3) Native partner institutions, including institutions of higher education with medical training programs that partner with one or more Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, or tribal colleges and universities to train Native health professionals that will provide substance use disorder treatment services in Native communities. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (5) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (6) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; (7) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; (8) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2031; (9) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2032; and (10) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2033. 3433. Substance use disorder treatment provider capacity under the Medicaid program (a) Projects (1) In general The Secretary shall use amounts appropriated under this section to provide funding for projects in any State or territory to increase substance use provider capacity, as provided for in section 1903(aa) of the Social Security Act. (2) Prioritizations (A) In general In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, prioritize the distribution of grant funds to grantees that have— (i) an explicit policy not to deter employees with respect to— (I) labor organizing for the employees engaged in the covered activities; and (II) such employees’ choice to form and join labor organizations; and (ii) policies that require— (I) the posting and maintenance of notices in the workplace to such employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 151 et seq. (II) that such employees are, at the beginning of their employment, provided notice and information regarding the employees’ rights under such Act; and (III) the employer to voluntarily recognize a union in cases where such workers of the employer have joined and requested representation. (B) Exception This paragraph shall not apply to Indian tribes. (b) Amount of grant to Indian entities (1) Indian tribes In this section, the term Indian tribe (2) Urban indian organization In this section, the term urban Indian organization (3) Grants The Secretary, acting through the Indian Health Service, shall use 10 percent of the amount appropriated under this section for each fiscal year to award grants to Indian tribes and urban Indian organizations in an amount determined pursuant to criteria developed by the Secretary in consultation with Indian tribes and in conference with urban Indian organizations. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (5) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (6) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; (7) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; (8) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2031; (9) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2032; and (10) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2033. 3434. Programs to support employees (a) Grant program for workers (1) In general The Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, shall award grants to non-profit entities that meet the requirements of this section to fund programs and projects to assist workers who are at risk of substance use disorder, who have substance use disorder, or who are recovering from substance use disorder to maintain or gain employment. (2) Grants for workers (A) In general The Secretary shall, on a competitive basis, award grants for a period of not more than 3 years to non-profit entities that submit an application under paragraph (3) to enable such entities to implement, conduct, continue, and expand evidence-based programs and projects to assist individuals described in subparagraph (G). (B) Use of amounts An entity may use amounts provided under this subsection for— (i) prevention services described in subparagraph (C), including providing education and information to workers regarding the dangers of illicit and licit drug use, non-opioid pain management and non-drug pain management, or occupational injury and illness prevention; (ii) early intervention services described in subparagraph (D) to enable individuals to maintain or gain employment; (iii) recovery and support services described in subparagraph (E) to enable individuals to maintain or gain employment; (iv) harm reduction services described in subparagraph (F) to enable individuals to maintain or gain employment; (v) hiring case managers, care coordinators, and peer support specialists to assist employed individuals who are experiencing substance use disorder, or who are recovering from substance use disorder, in accessing substance use disorder treatment services; or (vi) providing vocational, life skills, and other forms of job training to workers who are receiving substance use disorder treatment services to enable such workers to maintain or gain employment. (C) Prevention services For purposes of this section, the term prevention services (D) Recovery and support services For purposes of this section, the term recovery and support services (E) Early intervention services For purposes of this section, the term early intervention services (F) Harm reduction services For purposes of this section, the term harm reduction services (G) Individuals described Individuals described in this subparagraph are individuals who— (i) (I) have been employed in the 12-month period immediately preceding the date on which the determination is being made, or who are participating in an employee training or apprenticeship program; and (II) are at high risk of developing substance use disorder, including as a result of employment in industries that experience high rates of occupational injuries and illness; or (ii) are experiencing a substance use disorder or are in recovery from a substance use disorder. (3) Applications To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, an entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including— (A) a complete accounting of the disbursement of any prior grants received under this title by the applicant and the results achieved by such expenditures; (B) a description of the population to be served with grant funds provided under this section, including a description of the unique risks the population faces for experiencing occupational injuries or exposure to illicit substances; (C) the goals and objectives to be achieved with grant funds provided under this section, including targets and milestones that are intended to be met, the activities that will be undertaken to achieve those targets, and the number of individuals likely to be served by the grant funds, including demographic data on the populations to be served; (D) a demonstration of the ability of the applicant to reach the individuals described in paragraph (2)(G) and to provide services described in paragraph (2)(B) included in the applicant’s grant application, including by partnering with local stakeholders; (E) for any prior funding received under this subsection, data provided in such form as the Secretary shall require detailing, at a minimum, the extent to which the activities supported by the funding met the goals, objectives, targets, and milestones specified in the application for the funding, and the number of individuals with and without substance use disorder who received services supported by the funding, including the services provided to these individuals, the industries in which the individuals were employed when they received services, and whether the individuals were still employed in that same industry or in any industry when the individuals ceased receiving services supported by the funding; and (F) any other information the Secretary shall require. (4) Data reporting and oversight An entity awarded a grant under this subsection shall submit to the Secretary an annual report at such time and in such manner as the Secretary shall require. Such report shall include, at a minimum, a description of— (A) the activities funded by the grant; (B) the number of individuals with and without substance use disorder served through activities funded by the grant, including the services provided to those individuals and the industries in which those individuals were employed at the time they received services supported by the grant; (C) for workers experiencing substance use disorder or recovering from substance use disorder served by activities funded by the grant, the number of individuals who maintained employment, the number of individuals who gained employment, and the number of individuals who failed to maintain employment over the course of the reporting period; and (D) any other information required by the Secretary. (5) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection— (A) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (B) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (C) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (D) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (E) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (F) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; (G) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; (H) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2031; (I) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2032; and (J) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2033. (b) Research on the impact of substance use disorder in the workplace and on direct service providers (1) Risks of substance use disorder The Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, shall conduct (directly or through grants or contracts) research, experiments, and demonstrations, and publish studies relating to— (A) the risks faced by employees in various occupations of developing substance use disorder and of drug overdose deaths and non-fatal drug overdoses, and the formulation of prevention activities tailored to the risks identified in these occupations, including occupational injury and illness prevention; (B) the prevalence of substance use disorder among employees in various occupations; (C) efforts that employers may undertake to assist employees who are undergoing substance use disorder treatment services in maintaining employment while ensuring workplaces are safe and healthful; (D) risks of occupational exposure to opioids and other illicit substances and the formulation of prevention activities tailored to the risks identified; and (E) other subjects related to substance use disorder in the workplace as the Secretary determines. (2) Direct service providers The Secretary shall conduct (directly or through grants or contracts) research, experiments, and demonstrations, and publish studies relating to the occupational health and safety, recruitment, and retention of behavioral health providers who, as part of their job responsibilities, provide direct services to individuals who are at risk of experiencing substance use disorder or who are experiencing or recovering from substance use disorder, including— (A) identifying factors that the Secretary believes may endanger the health or safety of such workers, including factors that affect the risks such workers face of developing substance use disorder; (B) motivational and behavioral factors relating to the field of behavioral health providers; (C) strategies to support the recruitment and retention of behavioral health providers; and (D) other subjects related to behavioral health providers engaged in direct provision of substance use disorder prevention and treatment services as the Secretary determines appropriate. (3) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection— (A) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (B) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (C) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (D) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (E) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (F) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; (G) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; (H) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2031; (I) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2032; and (J) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2033. 3435. Improving and expanding care (a) Level of care standards for substance use disorder treatment services (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this title, the Secretary, in consultation with the American Society of Addiction Medicine, State and Tribal officials selected by the Secretary, and other stakeholders as the Secretary determines necessary, and after seeking public input, shall promulgate model standards for the regulation of substance use disorder treatment services. (2) Substance use disorder treatment services The model standards promulgated under paragraph (1) shall, at a minimum— (A) identify the types of substance use disorder treatment services intended to be covered without regard to whether they participate in any Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act) and shall not include— (i) a private practitioner who is already licensed by a State licensing board and whose practice is limited to non-intensive outpatient care; or (ii) any substance use disorder treatment service provided on a non-intensive outpatient basis in the office of a private practitioner who is licensed by a State licensing board; (B) require the designation of a single State agency to serve as the primary regulator in the State for substance use disorder treatment services; (C) subject to paragraph (3), require that substance use disorder treatment services identified in accordance with subparagraph (A), be licensed by the respective States according to the standards for levels of care set forth by the American Society of Addiction Medicine in 2013 or an equivalent set of standards; (D) require implementation of a process to ensure that substance use disorder treatment program qualifications are verified by means of an onsite inspection not less frequently than every 3 years by the State agency serving as the primary regulator in the State for substance use disorder treatment services or by an independent third party that is approved by the State’s primary regulator; and (E) require that all patients leaving a residential treatment program receive a written transition plan prior to discharge from that level of care. (3) Annual assessment Beginning with respect to fiscal year 2024, the Secretary shall make a determination with respect to each State on whether the State has adopted, for each of the substance use disorder treatment services identified in accordance with paragraph (2)(A), licensure standards that are in compliance in all material respects with the model standards promulgated in accordance with this subsection. In the event the American Society of Addiction Medicine revises its criteria, the Secretary shall revise the national model level of care standards accordingly and disseminate any such update to the States, and the States may adopt any such updates to be in compliance with this subsection. (b) Standards for other specified matters related to substance use disorder treatment services and recovery residences (1) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this title, the Secretary, in consultation with representatives of nonprofit service providers and State and Tribal officials as the Secretary determines necessary, shall promulgate model standards for the regulation of— (A) other specified matters related to substance use disorder treatment services; and (B) recovery residences. (2) Other specified matters related to substance use disorder treatment services The model standards promulgated under paragraph (1)(A) shall, at a minimum— (A) identify the professional credentials needed by each type of substance use disorder treatment professional; (B) include standards for data reporting and require compilation of statewide reports; (C) require the establishment and maintenance within each State of a toll-free telephone number to receive complaints from the public regarding substance use disorder treatment service providers; and (D) require the establishment and maintenance on a publicly accessible internet website of a list of all substance use disorder treatment services in the State that have a certification in effect in accordance with this section. (3) Recovery residences (A) Economic relationship The model standards promulgated under paragraph (1)(B) shall, at a minimum, be applied to recovery residences that have an ongoing economic relationship with any commercial substance use disorder treatment service. (B) Minimum requirements The model standards promulgated under paragraph (1)(B), which may include any model laws developed under section 550(a) shall, at a minimum, identify requirements for— (i) the designation of a single State agency to certify recovery residences; (ii) the implementation of a process to ensure that the qualifications of recovery residences in which not fewer than 10 individuals may lawfully reside are verified by means of an onsite inspection not less frequently than every 3 years by the State agency serving as the primary regulator in the State or by an independent third party that is approved by the State’s primary regulator; (iii) fire, safety, and health standards; (iv) equipping residences with opioid overdose reversal drug products, such as naloxone and training residence owners, operators, and employees in the administration of naloxone; (v) recovery residence owners and operators; (vi) a written policy that prohibits the exclusion of individuals on the basis that such individuals receive drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder; (vii) the establishment and maintenance within each State of a toll-free telephone number to receive complaints from the public regarding recovery residences; and (viii) the establishment and maintenance on a publicly accessible internet website of a list of all recovery residences in the State that have a certification in effect in accordance with this section. (4) Annual assessment Beginning with respect to fiscal year 2025, the Secretary shall make a determination with respect to each State on whether the State has adopted, for each of the other specified substance use disorder treatment services identified in this section and for recovery residences, standards that are in compliance in all material respects with the model standards promulgated in accordance with this subsection. (c) Ensuring access to medication for substance use disorder treatment (1) Medication for addiction treatment The Secretary may not make a grant under this section unless the applicant for the grant agrees to require all entities offering substance use disorder treatment services under the grant to offer all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder for which the applicant offers treatment. (2) Waiver The Secretary may grant a waiver with respect to any requirement of this section if the grant applicant involved— (A) submits to the Secretary a justification for such waiver containing such information as the Secretary shall require; and (B) agrees to require all entities offering substance use disorder treatment services under the grant to— (i) offer, on site, at least 2 drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder; (ii) provide counseling to patients on the benefits and risks of all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder; and (iii) maintain an affiliation agreement with a provider that can prescribe or otherwise dispense all other forms of drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of substance use disorder. (3) GAO study Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this title, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a comprehensive report describing any relationship between substance use rates, pain management practices of the Indian Health Service, and patient request denials through the purchased/referred care program of the Indian Health Service. (d) Ensuring a full continuum of services (1) In general Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this title, the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shall issue a State Medicaid Director letter and Tribal leader letter explaining how States and tribes can ensure access to a continuum of services for adults with substance use disorders who are receiving medical assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act. Such letter shall describe how States can cover the continuum of community-based, residential, and inpatient substance use disorder services and care coordination between different levels of care as medical assistance, as defined in section 1905(a) of such Act, including through section 1915 of such Act and through demonstration projects under section 1115 of such Act. (2) MACPAC Analysis Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this title, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission shall conduct an analysis, and make publicly available a report containing the results of such analysis, of States’ coverage of substance use services for Medicaid beneficiaries. Such report shall include examples of promising strategies States use to cover a continuum of community-based substance use services. (3) Annual assessment Beginning with respect to fiscal year 2026, the Secretary shall make a determination with respect to each State on whether the State has carried out the requirements to ensure a continuum of services as described in section 1915(l)(4)(C) of the Social Security Act. 3436. Naloxone distribution program (a) Establishment of program (1) In general The Secretary shall provide for the purchase and delivery of federally approved opioid overdose reversal drug products on behalf of each State (or Indian tribe as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act) that receives a grant under subtitle B. This paragraph constitutes budget authority in advance of appropriations Acts, and represents the obligation of the Federal Government to provide for the purchase and delivery to States and Indian tribes of the opioid overdose reversal drug products in accordance with this paragraph. (2) Special rules where opioid overdose reversal drug products are unavailable To the extent that a sufficient quantity of opioid overdose reversal drug products are not available for purchase or delivery under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide for the purchase and delivery of the available opioid overdose reversal drug products in accordance with priorities established by the Secretary, with priority given to States with at least one local area eligible for funding under section 3401(a). (b) Negotiation of contracts with manufacturers (1) In general For the purpose of carrying out this section, the Secretary shall negotiate and enter into contracts with manufacturers of opioid overdose reversal drug products consistent with the requirements of this subsection and, to the maximum extent practicable, consolidate such contracting with any other contracting activities conducted by the Secretary to purchase opioid overdose reversal drug products. The Secretary may enter into such contracts under which the Federal Government is obligated to make outlays, the budget authority for which is not provided for in advance in appropriations Acts, for the purchase and delivery of opioid overdose reversal drug products under subsection (a). (2) Authority to decline contracts The Secretary may decline to enter into contracts under this subsection and may modify or extend such contracts. (3) Contract price (A) In general The Secretary, in negotiating the prices at which opioid overdose reversal drug products will be purchased and delivered from a manufacturer under this subsection, shall take into account quantities of opioid overdose reversal drug products to be purchased by States under the option under paragraph (4)(B). (B) Negotiation of discounted price for opioid overdose reversal drug products With respect to contracts entered into for the purchase of opioid overdose reversal drug products on behalf of States under this subsection, the price for the purchase of such drug product shall be a discounted price negotiated by the Secretary. (4) Quantities and terms of delivery Under contracts under this subsection— (A) the Secretary shall provide, consistent with paragraph (6), for the purchase and delivery on behalf of States and Indian tribes of quantities of opioid overdose reversal drug products; and (B) each State and Indian tribe, at the option of the State or tribe, shall be permitted to obtain additional quantities of opioid overdose reversal drug products (subject to amounts specified to the Secretary by the State or tribe in advance of negotiations) through purchasing the opioid overdose reversal drug products from the manufacturers at the applicable price negotiated by the Secretary consistent with paragraph (3), if the State or tribe provides to the Secretary such information (at a time and manner specified by the Secretary, including in advance of negotiations under paragraph (1)) as the Secretary determines to be necessary, to provide for quantities of opioid overdose reversal drug products for the State or tribe to purchase pursuant to this subsection and to determine annually the percentage of the opioid overdose reversal drug market that is purchased pursuant to this section and this subparagraph. The Secretary shall enter into the initial negotiations not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this title. (5) Charges for shipping and handling The Secretary may enter into a contract referred to in paragraph (1) only if the manufacturer involved agrees to submit to the Secretary such reports as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to assure compliance with the contract and if, with respect to a State program under this section that does not provide for the direct delivery of qualified opioid overdose reversal drug products, the manufacturer involved agrees that the manufacturer will provide for the delivery of the opioid overdose reversal drug products on behalf of the State in accordance with such program and will not impose any charges for the costs of such delivery (except to the extent such costs are provided for in the price established under paragraph (3)). (6) Multiple suppliers In the case of the opioid overdose reversal drug product involved, the Secretary may, as appropriate, enter into a contract referred to in paragraph (1) with each manufacturer of the opioid overdose reversal drug product that meets the terms and conditions of the Secretary for an award of such a contract (including terms and conditions regarding safety and quality). With respect to multiple contracts entered into pursuant to this paragraph, the Secretary may have in effect different prices under each of such contracts and, with respect to a purchase by States pursuant to paragraph (4)(B), each eligible State may choose which of such contracts will be applicable to the purchase. (c) Use of opioid overdose reversal drug product list Beginning not later than one year after the first contract has been entered into under this section, the Secretary shall use, for the purpose of the purchase, delivery, and administration of opioid overdose reversal drug products under this section, the list established (and periodically reviewed and, as appropriate, revised) by an advisory committee, established by the Secretary and located within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which considers the cost effectiveness of each opioid overdose reversal drug product. (d) State distribution of opioid overdose reversal drug products States shall distribute opioid overdose reversal drug products received under this section to the following: (1) First responders and local emergency medical services organizations, including volunteer emergency medical services organizations. (2) Public entities with authority to administer local public health services, including all local health departments; (3) Nonprofit entities, including— (A) community-based organizations that provide substance use disorder treatments or harm reduction services; (B) nonprofit entities that provide substance use disorder treatments or harm reduction services; and (C) faith-based organizations that provide substance use disorder treatments or harm reduction services; (4) Other entities in areas of high need. (5) The general public. (e) State requirements To be eligible to receive opioid overdose reversal drugs under this section, each State shall— (1) establish a program for distributing opioid overdose reversal drug products to first responders, nonprofit entities, the general public, and entities with authority to administer local public health services, including local health departments; (2) beginning in the second year of the program, demonstrate a distribution rate of a minimum of 90 percent of the opioid overdose reversal drug products received under this program; (3) certify to the Secretary that the State has in place a Good Samaritan Law that ensures immunity from arrest and prosecution, including from parole and probation violations, except that the State may apply to the Secretary for a waiver of the requirement of this paragraph, and such waiver if granted shall not be longer than 3 years in duration and may not be renewed unless the State can show progress being made towards instituting a Good Samaritan Law; and (4) certify to the Secretary that the State has in place additional measures that enhance access to opioid overdose reversal drug products, such as laws that provide civil or disciplinary immunity for medical personnel who prescribe an opioid overdose reversal drug product, Third-Party Prescription Laws, Collaborative Practice Agreements, and Standing Orders. (f) Indian Tribe requirements The Indian Health Service, in consultation with Indian tribes, shall determine any requirements that shall apply to Indian tribes receiving opioid overdose reversal drug products made available under this section. (g) Definitions For purposes of this section: (1) Collaborative practice agreement The term Collaborative Practice Agreement (2) Emergency medical service The term emergency medical service (3) Good samaritan law The term Good Samaritan Law (4) Indians The terms Indian Indian tribe tribal organization urban Indian organization (5) Manufacturer The term manufacturer manufacture (6) Opioid overdose reversal drug product The term opioid overdose reversal drug product opioid overdose reversal drug product (7) Standing order The term standing order (8) Third-party prescription The term third party prescription (h) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this suction— (1) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (5) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (6) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; (7) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; (8) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2031; (9) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2032; and (10) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2033. 3437. Additional funding for the National Institutes of Health There is authorized to be appropriated to the National Institutes of Health for the purpose of conducting research on addiction and pain, including research to develop overdose reversal drug products, non-opioid drug products and non-pharmacological treatments for addressing pain and substance use disorder, and drug products used to treat substance use disorder— (1) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (5) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (6) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; (7) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; (8) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2031; (9) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2032; and (10) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2033. 3438. Additional funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (a) Improved data collection and prevention of infectious disease transmission (1) Data collection The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall use a portion of the funding appropriated under this section to ensure that all States participate in the Enhanced State Opioid Overdose Surveillance program and to provide technical assistance to medical examiners and coroners to facilitate improved data collection on fatal overdoses through such program. (2) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall use amounts appropriated under this section for the purpose of improving data on drug overdose deaths and non-fatal drug overdoses, surveillance related to addiction and substance use disorder, and the prevention of transmission of infectious diseases related to substance use. (3) Tribal data Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this title, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall consult with Indian tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations to develop and implement strategies that improve surveillance and reporting of fatal overdose deaths among American Indians and Alaska Natives, including strategies that reduce the underestimation of fatal overdose deaths among American Indians and Alaska Natives due to undersampling or racial misclassification in State and Federal public health surveillance systems. (b) Childhood trauma The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall use a portion of the funding appropriated under this section to fund the surveillance and data collection activities described in section 7131 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, including to encourage all States to participate in collecting and reporting data on adverse childhood experiences through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, and other relevant public health surveys or questionnaires. (c) Worker health risks The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall use a portion of the funding appropriated under this section for data collection and surveillance activities on substance use, substance use disorders, drug overdose deaths, and non-fatal drug overdoses among workers, and the factors and practices that contribute to such use, disorders, and overdoses, including occupational injuries and illness as well as occupational exposure to opioids and other illicit and licit drugs. (d) Tribal epidemiology centers There shall be made available to the Indian Health Service for the purpose of funding efforts by Indian tribes and tribal epidemiology centers to improve data on drug overdose deaths and non-fatal drug overdoses, surveillance related to addiction and substance use disorder, and prevention of childhood trauma, not less than 1.5 percent of the total amount appropriated under this section for each fiscal year. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (2) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (3) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (4) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (5) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (6) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; (7) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; (8) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2031; (9) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2032; and (10) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2033. 3439. Definitions In this title: (1) Planning council The term planning council (2) Recovery residence The term recovery residence (3) State (A) In general The term State (B) Territories The term territory (4) Substance use disorder treatment (A) In general The term substance use disorder treatment (B) Types of treatment Substance use disorder treatments shall include the following: (i) Clinical stabilization services, which are evidence-based services provided in secure, acute care facilities (which may be referred to as addictions receiving facilities (I) provide intoxication management and stabilization services; (II) are operated 24 hours per day, 7 days per week; and (III) that serve individuals found to be substance use impaired. These can also be referred to as Addictions receiving facilities (ii) Withdrawal management and detoxification, which is a medical service that is provided on an inpatient or an outpatient basis to assist an individual in managing the process of withdrawal from the physiological and psychological effects of substance use disorder. (iii) All outpatient, residential, and inpatient services described in section 1915(l)(4)(C) of the Social Security Act. (C) Limitation Substance use disorder treatment providers shall not include— (i) prevention only providers; and (ii) a private practitioner who is licensed by a State licensing board and whose practice is limited to non-intensive outpatient care. (5) Substance use disorder treatment services The term substance use disorder treatment services . 4. Amendments to the Controlled Substances Act (a) Certifications Part C of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 821 et seq. 313. Certifications relating to diversion controls and misbranding (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered dispenser (A) means a dispenser— (i) that is required to register under section 302(a)(2); and (ii) dispenses a controlled substance in schedule II; and (B) does not include a dispenser that is— (i) registered to dispense opioid agonist treatment medication under section 303(h)(1); and (ii) operating in that capacity; (2) the term covered distributor (A) that is required to register under section 302(a)(1); and (B) distributes a controlled substance in schedule II; (3) the term covered manufacturer (A) that is required to register under section 302(a)(1); and (B) manufactures a controlled substance in schedule II; (4) the term covered officer (A) in the case of a covered person that is not an individual— (i) the chief executive officer of the covered person; (ii) the president of the covered person; (iii) the chief medical officer of the covered person; or (iv) the chief counsel of the covered person; and (B) in the case of a covered person that is an individual, that individual; and (5) the term covered person (A) a covered dispenser; (B) a covered distributor; or (C) a covered manufacturer. (b) Certifications relating to diversion controls Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, and each year thereafter, each covered officer of a covered person shall submit to the Attorney General, for each controlled substance in schedule II dispensed, distributed, or manufactured by the covered person, a certification— (1) signed by the covered officer; and (2) certifying that— (A) the covered person maintains effective controls against diversion of the controlled substance into channels other than legitimate medical, scientific, research, or industrial channels; (B) all information contained in any record, inventory, or report required to be kept or submitted to the Attorney General by the covered person under section 307, or under any regulation issued under that section, is accurate; and (C) the covered person is in compliance with all applicable requirements under Federal law relating to reporting suspicious orders for controlled substances. (c) Certifications relating to misbranding (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, and each year thereafter, each covered officer of a covered manufacturer shall submit to the Secretary, for each controlled substance in schedule II manufactured by the covered manufacturer, a certification— (A) signed by the covered officer; and (B) certifying that the controlled substance is not misbranded, as described in section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 352 (2) Notification to the Attorney General (A) Failure to submit certifications Not later than 30 days after the date on which a covered officer of a covered manufacturer is required to submit a certification under paragraph (1) and fails to do so, the Secretary shall notify the Attorney General of the failure by the covered officer to submit the certification. (B) False certifications relating to misbranding Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary becomes aware that a certification submitted under paragraph (1) contains a materially false statement or representation relating to the misbranding of a controlled substance with respect to the year for which the certification is submitted, the Secretary shall notify the Attorney General that the certification contains the materially false statement or representation. . (b) Offenses Part D of title II of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841 et seq. 424. Certifications by covered officers (a) Definitions In this section, the terms covered dispenser covered distributor covered manufacturer covered officer covered person (b) Offenses (1) Failure to submit certifications (A) Certifications relating to diversion controls It shall be unlawful for a covered officer of a covered person to fail to submit a certification required under section 313(b), without regard to the state of mind of the covered officer. (B) Certifications relating to misbranding It shall be unlawful for a covered officer of a covered manufacturer to fail to submit a certification required under section 313(c)(1), without regard to the state of mind of the covered officer. (2) Submission of false certifications (A) False certifications relating to diversion controls It shall be unlawful for a covered officer of a covered person to submit a certification required under section 313(b), without regard to the state of mind of the covered officer, that contains a materially false statement or representation relating to the information required to be certified under that section for the year for which the certification is submitted. (B) False certifications relating to misbranding It shall be unlawful for a covered officer of a covered manufacturer to submit a certification required under section 313(c)(1), without regard to the state of mind of the covered officer, that contains a materially false statement or representation relating to the misbranding of a controlled substance with respect to the year for which the certification is submitted. (c) Penalties (1) Civil penalties Except as provided in paragraph (2), a covered officer who violates subsection (b) shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $25,000. (2) Criminal penalties A covered officer who knowingly violates subsection (b)(2) shall be subject to criminal penalties under section 403(d). (d) Comprehensive Addiction Resources Fund (1) Establishment There is established in the Treasury a fund to be known as the Comprehensive Addiction Resources Fund (2) Transfer of amounts There shall be transferred to the Comprehensive Addiction Resources Fund 100 percent of— (A) any civil penalty paid to the United States under this section; and (B) any fine paid to the United States under section 403(d) for a knowing violation of subsection (b)(2) of this section. (3) Availability and use of funds Amounts transferred to the Comprehensive Addiction Fund under paragraph (2) shall— (A) remain available until expended; and (B) be made available to supplement amounts appropriated to carry out title XXXIV of the Public Health Service Act. . (c) Criminal penalties Section 403 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 843 (1) in subsection (d)(1)— (A) by inserting or knowingly violates section 424(b)(2) any person who violates this section (B) by striking violation of this section such a violation (2) in subsection (f)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking or 416 or section 416, or knowing violations of section 424(b)(2) (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting or knowing violations of section 424(b)(2) (d) Technical and conforming amendments The table of contents for the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 ( Public Law 91–513 (1) by inserting after the item relating to section 311 the following: Sec. 312. Suspicious orders. Sec. 313. Certifications relating to diversion controls and misbranding. ; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 423 the following: Sec. 424. Certifications by covered officers. . (e) Effective date The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 5. General limitation on use of funds Amounts appropriated or provided under this Act, or an amendment made by this Act— (1) shall be used only for the public health purposes described in this Act (including the amendments made by this Act); and (2) shall not be used to— (A) fund the incarceration, institutionalization, or involuntary treatment of individuals to address the illicit use of substances; or (B) procure equipment or support activities inconsistent with the public health purposes described in this Act (including the amendments made by this Act). 6. Federal drug demand reduction activities (a) Publication of list (1) Amendment Section 705(f) of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998 ( 21 U.S.C. 1704(f) (5) Publication of list The Director shall publish online a complete list of all drug control program grant programs and any other relevant information included in the system developed under paragraph (1). . (2) Deadline and frequency Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of National Drug Control Policy shall publish the list required under section 705(f)(5) of the National Drug Control Act of 1998, as added by paragraph (1). (b) National Drug Control Strategy Section 706(c)(1) of the National Drug Control Act of 1998 ( 21 U.S.C. 1705(c)(1) (O) A review of all federally funded demand reduction activities, including an evaluation of— (i) the effectiveness of those activities; (ii) the contribution of those activities to demand reduction activities funded by State, local, and Tribal governments; and (iii) whether any duplication or inefficiency in federally funded demand reduction activities needs to be addressed. .

Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2024

Save America's Rural Hospitals Act This bill establishes and otherwise modifies payment requirements for rural health care providers under Medicare and Medicaid. For example, the bill allows additional hospitals to qualify as critical access hospitals (CAHs) that receive special payment under Medicare. A hospital may qualify if it is a small, rural hospital that (1) serves a health professional shortage area, or a high number of low-income individuals or Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries; (2) has experienced financial losses for two consecutive years; and (3) attests to having a strategic plan to address financial solvency. In addition, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation must test a new delivery and payment model for rural hospitals that promotes financially sustainable access to care and must establish a corresponding transition process for CAHs. The bill also permanently (1) increases payments for Medicare-dependent hospitals and low-volume hospitals, (2) increases payments for Medicaid primary care services in rural areas, and (3) removes the 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient CAH services under Medicare. It also exempts Medicare payments to rural hospitals from sequestration.

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for enhanced payments to rural health care providers under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act (b) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) More than 60,000,000 individuals in rural areas of the United States rely on rural hospitals and other providers as critical access points to health care. (2) Access to health care is essential to communities that Americans living in rural areas call home. (3) Americans living in rural areas are older, poorer, and sicker than Americans living in urban areas. (4) Between January 2010 and January 1, 2021, 137 rural hospitals closed in the United States, according to the University of North Carolina’s Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, and the rate of these closures is increasing. (5) Four hundred and fifty-three hospitals are operating at margins similar to those that have closed over the past decade. Of those, 216 are considered most vulnerable to closure. (6) Rural Medicare beneficiaries already face a number of challenges when trying to access health care services close to home, including the weather, geography, and cultural, social, and language barriers. (7) Approximately sixty percent of all primary care health professional shortage areas are located in rural areas. (8) Seniors living in rural areas are forced to travel significant distances for care. (9) On average, trauma victims in rural areas must travel twice as far as victims in urban areas to the closest hospital, and, as a result, 60 percent of trauma deaths occur in rural areas, even though only 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas. (10) With the 453 hospitals on the brink of closure, millions of Americans living in rural areas are on the brink of losing access to the closest emergency room. (c) Table of contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Title I—Rural provider payment stabilization Subtitle A—Rural hospitals Sec. 101. Eliminating Medicare sequestration for rural hospitals. Sec. 102. Reversing cuts to reimbursement of bad debt for critical access hospitals (CAHs) and rural hospitals. Sec. 103. Extending permanently payment levels for low-volume hospitals and Medicare-dependent hospitals (MDHs). Sec. 104. Reinstating revised diagnosis-related group payments for MDHs and sole community hospitals (SCHs). Sec. 105. Reinstating hold harmless treatment for hospital outpatient services for SCHs. Subtitle B—Other rural providers Sec. 111. Making permanent increased Medicare payments for ground ambulance services in rural areas. Sec. 112. Extending Medicaid primary care payments. Sec. 113. Making permanent Medicare telehealth service enhancements for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics. Sec. 114. Restoring State authority to waive the 35-mile rule for certain Medicare critical access hospital designations. Sec. 115. CMI testing of new rural hospital delivery and payment model. Title II—Rural Medicare beneficiary equity Sec. 201. Equalizing beneficiary copayments for services furnished by CAHs. Sec. 202. Removing supervision of certified registered nurse anesthetists. Sec. 203. CRNA services as a Medicaid-required benefit. Title III—Regulatory relief Sec. 301. Eliminating 96 Sec. 302. Rebasing supervision requirements. Sec. 303. Reforming practices of recovery audit contractors under Medicare. Title IV—Future of rural health care Sec. 401. Medicare rural hospital flexibility program grants. I Rural provider payment stabilization A Rural hospitals 101. Eliminating Medicare sequestration for rural hospitals (a) In general Section 256(d)(7) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 906(d)(7) (D) Rural hospitals Payments under part A or part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to items and services furnished by a critical access hospital (as defined in section 1861(mm)(1) of such Act), a sole community hospital (as defined in section 1886(d)(5)(D)(iii) of such Act), a medicare-dependent, small rural hospital (as defined in section 1886(d)(5)(G)(iv) of such Act), or a subsection (d) hospital located in a rural area (as defined in section 1886(d)(2)(D) of such Act). . (b) Applicability The amendment made by this section applies with respect to orders of sequestration effective on or after the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 102. Reversing cuts to reimbursement of bad debt for critical access hospitals (CAHs) and rural hospitals (a) Rural hospitals Section 1861(v)(1)(T)(v) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(v)(1)(T)(v) or, in the case of a hospital located in a rural area, by 15 percent of such amount otherwise allowable (b) CAHs Section 1861(v)(1)(W)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(v)(1)(W)(ii) or (V) , a critical access hospital (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section apply with respect to cost reporting periods beginning more than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 103. Extending permanently payment levels for low-volume hospitals and Medicare-dependent hospitals (MDHs) (a) Extension of increased payments for MDHs (1) Extension of payment methodology Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G) (A) in clause (i), by striking , and before October 1, 2024 (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking , and before October 1, 2024 (2) Conforming amendments (A) Extension of target amount Section 1886(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(b)(3)(D) (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking , and before October 1, 2024 (ii) in clause (iv), by striking through fiscal year 2024 or a subsequent fiscal year (B) Extending the period during which hospitals can decline reclassification as urban Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww fiscal year 2000 through fiscal year 2024 a subsequent fiscal year (b) Extension of Increased Payments for Low-Volume Hospitals Section 1886(d)(12) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(12) (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in the header, by inserting for fiscal years 2005 through 2010 increase (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking and for discharges occurring in fiscal year 2025 and subsequent fiscal years (2) in subparagraph (C)(i)— (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking through 2024 and each subsequent fiscal year (B) in subclause (II), by adding at the end and (C) in subclause (III)— (i) by striking fiscal years 2019 through 2024 fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year (ii) by striking ; and (D) by striking subclause (IV); and (3) in subparagraph (D)— (A) by amending the heading to read as follows: Permanent Applicable percentage increase (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking in fiscal years 2011 through 2024 in fiscal year 2011 or a subsequent fiscal year (C) in clause (ii), by striking each of fiscal years 2019 through 2024 fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year 104. Reinstating revised diagnosis-related group payments for MDHs and sole community hospitals (SCHs) (a) Payments for MDHs and SCHs for Value-Based Incentive Programs Section 1886(o)(7)(D)(ii)(I) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(o)(7)(D)(ii)(I) and after fiscal year 2022 2013 (b) Payments for MDHs and SCHs under hospital readmissions reduction program Section 1886(q)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(q)(2)(B)(i) and after fiscal year 2022 2013 105. Reinstating hold harmless treatment for hospital outpatient services for SCHs Section 1833(t)(7)(D)(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(7)(D)(i) (1) in the heading, by striking Temporary Permanent (2) in subclause (II)— (A) in the first sentence, by inserting and on or after January 1, 2023, January 1, 2013, (B) in the second sentence, by inserting , and during or after 2023 or 2012 (3) in subclause (III), in the first sentence, by inserting and on or after January 1, 2023, January 1, 2013, B Other rural providers 111. Making permanent increased Medicare payments for ground ambulance services in rural areas Section 1834(l)(13) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(l)(13) (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking Temporary increase Increase (2) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking , and before January 1, 2025 (B) in clause (i), by striking , and before January 1, 2025 112. Extending Medicaid primary care payments (a) In general Section 1902(a)(13)(C) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(13)(C) 2014 (or, in the case of primary care services furnished by a physician located in a rural area, as defined in section 1886(d)(2)(D), furnished in any year) (b) Applicability (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by this section applies to services furnished in a year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Exception if State legislation required In the case of a State plan for medical assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) in order for the plan to meet the additional requirement imposed by the amendment made by this section, the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet this additional requirement before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. For purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year of such session shall be deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature. 113. Making permanent Medicare telehealth service enhancements for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics Paragraph (8) of section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) (1) in the paragraph heading, be striking during emergency period (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking During the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) and, in the case that such emergency period ends before December 31, 2024, during the period beginning on the first day after the end of such emergency period and ending on December 31, 2024 Beginning on the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) (3) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking determined under subparagraph (B) determined, for services furnished during the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), under subparagraph (B) and, for services furnished after such period, as an amount equal to the amount that such center or clinic would have been paid under this title had such service been furnished without the use of a telecommunications system (4) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by striking payment rule The Secretary shall payment rule.— (B) by redesignating clause (ii) as subparagraph (C) and moving such subparagraph as so redesignated 2 ems to the left. 114. Restoring State authority to waive the 35-mile rule for certain Medicare critical access hospital designations (a) In general Section 1820 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395i–4 (1) in subsection (c)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (B)(i)— (i) in subclause (I), by striking at the end or (ii) in subclause (II), by inserting at the end or (iii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (III) subject to subparagraph (G), is a hospital described in subparagraph (F) and is certified on or after the date of the enactment of the Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act by the State as being a necessary provider of health care services to residents in the area; ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (F) Hospital described For purposes of subparagraph (B)(i)(III), a hospital described in this subparagraph is a hospital that— (i) is a sole community hospital (as defined in section 1886(d)(5)(D)(iii)), a medicare dependent, small rural hospital (as defined in section 1886(d)(5)(G)(iv)), a low-volume hospital that in 2021 receives a payment adjustment under section 1886(d)(12), a subsection (d) hospital (as defined in section 1886(d)(1)(B)) that has fewer than 50 beds, or, subject to the limitation under subparagraph (G)(i)(I), is a facility described in subparagraph (G)(ii); (ii) is located in a rural area, as defined in section 1886(d)(2)(D); (iii) (I) is located— (aa) in a county that has a percentage of individuals with income that is below 150 percent of the poverty line that is higher than the national or statewide average in 2020; or (bb) in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act); or (II) has a percentage of inpatient days of individuals entitled to benefits under part A of this title, enrolled under part B of this title, or enrolled under a State plan under title XIX that is higher than the national or statewide average in 2019 or 2020; (iv) subject to subparagraph (G)(ii)(II), has attested to the Secretary two consecutive years of negative operating margins preceding the date of certification described in subparagraph (B)(i)(III); and (v) submits to the Secretary— (I) at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require, an attestation outlining the good governance qualifications and strategic plan for multi-year financial solvency of the hospital; and (II) not later than 120 days after the date on which the Secretary issues final regulations pursuant to section 114(b) of the Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act, an application for certification of the facility as a critical access hospital. (G) Limitation on certain designations (i) In general The Secretary may not under subsection (e) certify pursuant to a certification by a State under subparagraph (B)(i)(III)— (I) more than a total of 175 facilities as critical access hospitals, of which not more than 20 percent may be facilities described in clause (ii); and (II) within any one State, more than 10 facilities as critical access hospitals. (ii) Facility described (I) In general A facility described in this clause is a facility that as of the date of enactment of this subparagraph met the criteria for designation as a critical access hospital under subparagraph (B)(i)(I). (II) Nonapplication of certain criteria For purposes of subparagraph (B)(i)(III), the criteria described in subparagraph (F)(iv) shall not apply with respect to the designation of a facility described in subclause (I). ; and (2) in subsection (e), by inserting , subject to subsection (c)(2)(G), The Secretary shall (b) Regulations Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue final regulations to carry out this section. (c) Clarification regarding facilities that meet distance or other certification criteria Nothing in this section shall affect the application of criteria for designation as a critical access hospital described in subclause (I) or (II) of section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395i–4(c)(2)(B)(i) 115. CMI testing of new rural hospital delivery and payment model Section 1115A of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315a (1) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by adding at the end the following new sentence: The models selected under this subparagraph shall include the testing of a new rural hospital delivery and payment model (or models), as described in subsection (h). (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Testing of new rural hospital delivery and payment model (1) In general (A) Testing The Secretary shall test the implementation of a new rural hospital delivery and payment model (or models) that the Secretary determines would promote financially sustainable ways to ensure patient access to care in rural communities, which may include models under which such hospitals furnish outpatient emergency care services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for which payment is made under title XVIII based on the amount determined under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services under section 1833(t), plus a fixed rate for the cost of furnishing the emergency services. (B) Promulgation of regulations Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to test a new rural hospital delivery and payment model (or models) described in subparagraph (A), unless Congress enacts legislation that establishes such a payment model (or models) prior to the promulgation of regulations pursuant to this subparagraph. (2) Transition Effective beginning on the date on which the testing of a new rural hospital delivery and payment model (or models) described in paragraph (1)(A) is implemented under this subsection or such a payment model (or models) is established through the enactment of legislation described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall provide a process under which— (A) all critical access hospitals may transition to such new model or models under this subsection; and (B) any facility that was designated as a critical access hospital pursuant to a certification by a State under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i)(III) may revert to the prospective payment model (or models) under which the facility received payment under title XVIII prior to being so designated. . II Rural Medicare beneficiary equity 201. Equalizing beneficiary copayments for services furnished by CAHs (a) In general Section 1866(a)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395cc(a)(2)(A) In the case of outpatient critical access hospital services for which payment is made under section 1834(g), clause (ii) of the first sentence shall be applied by substituting 20 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or the payment basis under this part for such services if the critical access hospital were treated as a hospital 20 per centum of the reasonable charges for such items and services (b) Applicability The amendment made by this section applies with respect to services furnished during a year that begins more than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 202. Removing supervision of certified registered nurse anesthetists Section 1861(bb)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(bb)(2) (1) in the second sentence, by inserting , but may not require that certified registered nurse anesthetists provide services under the supervision of a physician certification of nurse anesthetists (2) in the third sentence, by inserting under the supervision of an anesthesiologist an anesthesiologist assistant 203. CRNA services as a Medicaid-required benefit (a) In general Section 1905(a)(5) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(5) (1) by striking and (B) (B) (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: , and (C) services furnished by a certified registered nurse anesthetist (as defined in section 1861(bb)(2)), which such certified registered nurse anesthetist is authorized to perform under State law (or the State regulatory mechanism as provided by State law) (b) Payment Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a) (1) in paragraph (86), by striking and (2) in paragraph (87), by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: (88) provide for payment for the services of a certified registered nurse anesthetist (as defined in section 1861(bb)(1)) in amounts no lower than the amounts, using the same methodology, used for payment for amounts under section 1833(a)(1)(H). . III Regulatory relief 301. Eliminating 96 (a) In general Section 1814(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395f(a) (1) in paragraph (6), by adding and (2) in paragraph (7)(E), by striking ; and (3) by striking paragraph (8). (b) Applicability The amendments made by this section apply with respect to services furnished during a year that begins more than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 302. Rebasing supervision requirements (a) Therapeutic hospital outpatient services (1) Supervision requirements Section 1833 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l (ee) Physician supervision requirements for therapeutic hospital outpatient services (1) General supervision for therapeutic services Except as may be provided under paragraph (2), insofar as the Secretary requires the supervision by a physician or a non-physician practitioner for payment for therapeutic hospital outpatient services (as defined in paragraph (5)(A)) furnished under this part, such requirement shall be met if such services are furnished under the general supervision (as defined in paragraph (5)(B)) of the physician or non-physician practitioner, as the case may be. (2) Exceptions process for high-risk or complex medical services requiring a direct level of supervision (A) In general Subject to the succeeding provisions of this paragraph, the Secretary shall establish a process for the designation of therapeutic hospital outpatient services furnished under this part that, by reason of complexity or high risk, require— (i) direct supervision (as defined in paragraph (5)(C)) for the entire service; or (ii) direct supervision during the initiation of the service followed by general supervision for the remainder of the service. (B) Consultation with clinical experts (i) In general Under the process established under subparagraph (A), before the designation of any therapeutic hospital outpatient service for which direct supervision may be required under this part, the Secretary shall consult with a panel of outside experts described in clause (ii) to advise the Secretary with respect to each such designation. (ii) Advisory panel on supervision of therapeutic hospital outpatient services For purposes of clause (i), a panel of outside experts described in this clause is a panel appointed by the Secretary, based on nominations submitted by hospital, rural health, and medical organizations representing physicians, non-physician practitioners, and hospital administrators, as the case may be, that meets the following requirements: (I) Composition The panel shall be composed of at least 15 physicians and non-physician practitioners who furnish therapeutic hospital outpatient services for which payment is made under this part and who collectively represent the medical specialties that furnish such services, and of 4 hospital administrators of hospitals located in rural areas (as defined in section 1886(d)(2)(D)) or critical access hospitals. (II) Practical experience required for physicians and non-physician practitioners During the 12-month period preceding appointment to the panel by the Secretary, each physician or non-physician practitioner described in subclause (I) shall have furnished therapeutic hospital outpatient services for which payment was made under this part. (III) Minimum rural representation requirement for physicians and non-physician practitioners Not less than 50 percent of the membership of the panel that is composed of physicians and non-physician practitioners shall be physicians or non-physician practitioners described in subclause (I) who practice in rural areas (as defined in section 1886(d)(2)(D)) or who furnish such services in critical access hospitals. (iii) Application of FACA The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 2 App.), other than section 14 of such Act, shall apply to the panel of outside experts appointed by the Secretary under clause (ii). (C) Special rule for outpatient critical access hospital services Insofar as a therapeutic outpatient hospital service that is an outpatient critical access hospital service is designated as requiring direct supervision under the process established under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall deem the critical access hospital furnishing that service as having met the requirement for direct supervision for that service if, when furnishing such service, the critical access hospital meets the standard for personnel required as a condition of participation under section 485.618(d) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection). (D) Consideration of compliance burdens Under the process established under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall take into account the impact on hospitals and critical access hospitals in complying with requirements for direct supervision in the furnishing of therapeutic hospital outpatient services, including hospital resources, availability of hospital-privileged physicians, specialty physicians, and non-physician practitioners, and administrative burdens. (E) Requirement for notice and comment rulemaking Under the process established under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall only designate therapeutic hospital outpatient services requiring direct supervision under this part through proposed and final rulemaking that provides for public notice and opportunity for comment. (F) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as authorizing the Secretary to apply or require any level of supervision other than general or direct supervision with respect to the furnishing of therapeutic hospital outpatient services. (3) Initial list of designated services The Secretary shall include in the proposed and final regulation for payment for hospital outpatient services for 2022 under this part a list of initial therapeutic hospital outpatient services, if any, designated under the process established under paragraph (2)(A) as requiring direct supervision under this part. (4) Direct supervision by non-physician practitioners for certain hospital outpatient services permitted (A) In general Subject to the succeeding provisions of this subsection, a non-physician practitioner may directly supervise the furnishing of— (i) therapeutic hospital outpatient services under this part, including cardiac rehabilitation services (under section 1861(eee)(1)), intensive cardiac rehabilitation services (under section 1861(eee)(4)), and pulmonary rehabilitation services (under section 1861(fff)(1)); and (ii) those hospital outpatient diagnostic services (described in section 1861(s)(2)(C)) that require direct supervision under the fee schedule established under section 1848. (B) Requirements Subparagraph (A) shall apply insofar as the non-physician practitioner involved meets the following requirements: (i) Scope of practice The non-physician practitioner is acting within the scope of practice under State law applicable to the practitioner. (ii) Additional requirements The non-physician practitioner meets such requirements as the Secretary may specify. (5) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Therapeutic hospital outpatient services The term therapeutic hospital outpatient services (i) cardiac rehabilitation services and intensive cardiac rehabilitation services (as defined in paragraphs (1) and (4), respectively, of section 1861(eee)); and (ii) pulmonary rehabilitation services (as defined in section 1861(fff)(1)). (B) General supervision (i) Overall direction and control of physician Subject to clause (ii), with respect to the furnishing of therapeutic hospital outpatient services for which payment may be made under this part, the term general supervision (ii) Presence not required For purposes of clause (i), the presence of a physician or non-physician practitioner is not required during the performance of the procedure involved. (C) Direct supervision (i) Provision of assistance and direction Subject to clause (ii), with respect to the furnishing of therapeutic hospital outpatient services for which payment may be made under this part, the term direct supervision (ii) Presence in room not required For purposes of clause (i), a physician or non-physician practitioner, as the case may be, is not required to be present in the room during the performance of the procedure involved or within any other physical boundary as long as the physician or non-physician practitioner, as the case may be, is immediately available. (D) Non-physician practitioner defined The term non-physician practitioner (i) is a physician assistant, a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist, a clinical social worker, a clinical psychologist, a certified nurse midwife, or a certified registered nurse anesthetist, and includes such other practitioners as the Secretary may specify; and (ii) with respect to the furnishing of therapeutic outpatient hospital services, meets the requirements of paragraph (4)(B). . (2) Conforming amendment Section 1861(eee)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(eee)(2)(B) , and a non-physician practitioner (as defined in section 1833(cc)(5)(D)) may supervise the furnishing of such items and services in the hospital in the case of items and services furnished under such a program in a hospital, such availability shall be presumed (b) Prohibition on retroactive enforcement of revised interpretation (1) Repeal of regulatory clarification The restatement and clarification under the final rulemaking changes to the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system and calendar year 2009 payment rates (published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2008, 73 Fed. Reg. 68702 through 68704) with respect to requirements for direct supervision by physicians for therapeutic hospital outpatient services (as defined in paragraph (3)) for purposes of payment for such services under the Medicare program shall have no force or effect in law. (2) Hold harmless A hospital or critical access hospital that furnishes therapeutic hospital outpatient services during the period beginning on January 1, 2001, and ending on the later of December 31, 2021, or the date on which the final regulation promulgated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out this section takes effect, for which a claim for payment is made under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act shall not be subject to any civil or criminal action or penalty under Federal law for failure to meet supervision requirements under the regulation described in paragraph (1), under program manuals, or otherwise. (3) Therapeutic hospital outpatient services defined In this subsection, the term therapeutic hospital outpatient services (A) hospital services described in subsection (s)(2)(B) of section 1861 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x (B) cardiac rehabilitation services or intensive cardiac rehabilitation services (as defined in paragraphs (1) and (4), respectively, of subsection (eee) of such section); or (C) pulmonary rehabilitation services (as defined in subsection (fff)(1) of such section). 303. Reforming practices of recovery audit contractors under Medicare (a) Elimination of contingency fee payment system Section 1893(h) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ddd(h) (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting , for recovery activities conducted during a fiscal year before fiscal year 2023 Under the contracts (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (11) Payment for recovery activities performed after fiscal year 2022 (A) In general Under the contracts, subject to paragraphs (B) and (C), payment shall be made to recovery audit contractors for recovery activities conducted during fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter in the same manner, and from the same amounts, as payment is made to eligible entities under contracts entered into for recovery activities conducted during fiscal year 2022 under subsection (a). (B) Prohibition on incentive payments Under the contracts, payment made to a recovery audit contractor for recovery activities conducted during fiscal year 2023 or any fiscal year thereafter may not include any incentive payments. (C) Performance accountability (i) In general Under the contracts, payment made to a recovery audit contractor for recovery activities conducted during fiscal year 2023 or any fiscal year thereafter shall, in the case that the contractor has a complex audit denial overturn rate at the end of such fiscal year (as calculated under the methodology described in clause (iv)) that is 0.1 or greater, be reduced in an amount determined in accordance with clause (ii). (ii) Payment reductions (I) Sliding scale of amount of reductions The Secretary shall establish, for purposes of determining the amount of a reduction in payment to a recovery audit contractor under clause (i) for recovery activities conducted during fiscal year, a linear sliding scale of payment reductions for recovery audit contractors for such fiscal year. Under such linear sliding scale, the amount of such a reduction in payment to a recovery audit contractor for a fiscal year shall be calculated in a manner that provides for such reduction to be greater than the reduction for such fiscal year for recovery audit contractors that have complex audit denial overturn rates at the end of such fiscal year (as calculated under the methodology described in clause (iv)) that are lower than the complex audit denial overturn rate of the contractor at the end of such fiscal year (as so calculated). (II) Manner of collecting reduction The Secretary may assess and collect the reductions in payment to recovery audit contractors under clause (i) in such manner as the Secretary may specify (such as by reducing the amount paid to the contractor for recovery activities conducted during a fiscal year or by assessing the reduction as a separate penalty payment to be paid to the Secretary by the contractor with respect to each complex audit denial issued by the contractor that is overturned on appeal). (iii) Timing of determinations of payment reductions The Secretary shall, with respect to a recovery audit contractor, determine not later than six months after the end of a fiscal year— (I) whether to reduce payment to the recovery audit contractor under clause (i) for recovery activities conducted during such fiscal year; and (II) in the case that the Secretary determines to so reduce payment to the contractor, the amount of such payment reduction. (iv) Methodology for calculation of overturned complex audit denial overturn rate (I) Calculation of overturn rate The Secretary shall calculate a complex audit denial overturn rate for a recovery audit contractor for a fiscal year by— (aa) determining, with respect to the contract entered into under paragraph (1) by the contractor, the number of complex audit denials issued by the contractor under the contract (including denials issued before such fiscal year and during such fiscal year) that are overturned on appeal; and (bb) dividing the number determined under item (aa) by the number of complex audit denials issued by the contractor under such contract (including denials issued before such fiscal year and during such fiscal year). (II) Fairness and transparency The Secretary shall calculate the percentage described in subclause (I) in a fair and transparent manner. (III) Accounting for subsequently overturned appeals The Secretary shall calculate the percentage described in subclause (I) in a manner that accounts for the likelihood that complex audit denials issued by the contractor for such fiscal year will be overturned on appeal in a subsequent fiscal year. (IV) Complex audit denial defined In this subparagraph, the term complex audit denial (aa) requested that the hospital, psychiatric hospital, or critical access hospital, in order to support such claim for payment, provide supporting medical records to the contractor; and (bb) reviewed such medical records in order to determine whether an improper payment has been made to the hospital, psychiatric hospital, or critical access hospital for such claim. (V) Overturned on appeal defined In this subparagraph, the term overturned on appeal (D) Application to existing contracts Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall modify, as necessary, each contract under paragraph (1) that the Secretary entered into prior to such date of enactment in order to ensure that payment with respect to recovery activities conducted under such contract is made in accordance with the requirements described in this paragraph. . (b) Elimination of One-Year Timely Filing Limit To Rebill Part B Claims (1) In general Section 1842(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395u(b) (20) Exception to the one-year timely filing limit for certain rebilled claims (A) In general In the case of a claim submitted under this part by a hospital (as defined in subparagraph (B)(i)) for hospital services with respect to which there was a previous claim submitted under part A as inpatient hospital services or inpatient critical access hospital services that was denied by a medicare contractor (as defined in subparagraph (B)(ii)) because of a determination that the inpatient admission was not medically reasonable and necessary under section 1862(a)(1)(A), the deadline described in this paragraph is 180 days after the date of the final denial of such claim under part A. (B) Definitions In this paragraph: (i) Hospital The term hospital (ii) Medicare contractor The term medicare contractor (iii) Final denial The term final denial (I) in the case that a hospital elects not to appeal a denial described in subparagraph (A) by a medicare contractor, the date of such denial; or (II) in the case that a hospital elects to appeal such a denial, the date on which such appeal is exhausted. . (2) Conforming amendments (A) Section 1835(a)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395n(a)(1) or, in the case of a claim described in section 1842(b)(20), not later than the deadline described in such paragraph the date of service (B) Section 1842(b)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395u(b)(3)(B) or, in the case of a claim described in section 1842(b)(20), not later than the deadline described in such paragraph the date of service (3) Applicability The amendments made by this subsection apply to claims submitted under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for hospital services for which there was a previous claim submitted under part A as inpatient hospital services or inpatient critical access hospital services that was subject to a final denial (as defined in paragraph (20)(B)(iii) of section 1842(b) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395u(b) (c) Medical documentation considered for medical necessity reviews of claims for inpatient hospital services Section 1862(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(a) A determination under paragraph (1) of whether inpatient hospital services or inpatient critical access hospital services furnished to an individual on or after the date of the enactment of this sentence are reasonable and necessary shall be based solely upon information available to the admitting physician at the time of the inpatient admission of the individual for such inpatient services, as documented in the medical record. IV Future of rural health care 401. Medicare rural hospital flexibility program grants Section 1820(g) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395i–4(g) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking and (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (E) rural emergency hospitals providing support for critical access hospitals to convert to rural emergency hospitals to stabilize hospital emergency services in their communities; and (F) supporting certified rural health clinics for maintaining and building business operations, increasing financial indicators, addressing population health, transforming services, and providing linkages and services for behavioral health and substance use disorders responding to public health emergencies. ; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (7) as paragraphs (4) through (8), respectively; (3) after paragraph (2), by inserting the following new paragraph: (3) Activities to support carrying out FLEX grants The Secretary may award grants or cooperative agreements to entities that submit to the Secretary applications, at such time and in such form and manner and containing such information as the Secretary specifies, for purposes of supporting States and hospitals in carrying out the activities under this subsection by providing technical assistance, data analysis, and evaluation efforts. ; (4) in paragraph (4), as redesignated— (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting State Offices of Rural Health on behalf of eligible hospitals award grants to (B) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: (C) Application The State Office of Rural Health shall submit an application, on behalf of eligible rural hospitals, to the Secretary on or before such date and in such form and manner as the Secretary specifies. ; (C) by amending subparagraph (D), to read as follows: (D) Amount of grant A grant to a hospital under this paragraph shall be determined on an equal national distribution so that each hospital receives the same amount of support related to the funds appropriated. ; (D) by amending subparagraph (E), to read as follows: (E) Use of funds State Offices of Rural Health and eligible hospitals may use the funds received through a grant under this paragraph for the purchase of computer software and hardware; the education and training of hospital staff on billing, operational, quality improvement and related value-focused efforts; and other delivery system reform programs determined appropriate by the Secretary. ; and (5) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (9) Rural Health Transformation Grants (A) Grants The Secretary may award 5-year grants to State Offices of Rural Health and to eligible rural health care providers (as defined in subparagraph (E)) on the transition to new models, including rural emergency hospitals, extended stay clinics, freestanding emergency departments, rural health clinics, and integration of behavioral, oral health services, telehealth and other transformational models relevant to rural providers as such providers evolve to better meet community needs and the changing health care environment. (B) Application An applicable rural health care provider, in partnership with the State Office of Rural Health in the State in which the rural health care provider seeking a grant under this paragraph is located, shall submit an application to the Secretary on or before such date and in such form and manner as the Secretary specifies. (C) Additional requirements The Secretary may not award a grant under this paragraph to an eligible rural health care provider unless— (i) local organizations or the State in which the hospital is located provides support (either direct or in kind); and there are letters of support from key State payers such as Medicaid and private insurance; and (ii) the applicant describes in detail how the transition of the health care provider or providers will better meet local needs and be sustainable. (D) Eligible rural health care provider defined For purposes of this paragraph, the term eligible rural health care provider .

Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act

Stop Nurse Shortages Act This bill includes the development of accelerated nursing programs to increase the number of graduating nurses (including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds) as a priority area for certain grants made to institutions of higher education or other eligible entities for nurse education, practice, quality, and retention.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Nurse Shortages Act 2. Accelerated nursing degree program (a) In general Section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 296p(a) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking or (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) creating, expanding, or supporting an accelerated nursing degree program at a school of nursing (including by hiring and retaining faculty and preceptors, increasing the number of clinical training sites, and offering student financial assistance) to increase the number of graduating nurses, including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses). . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 298d (c) Accelerated nursing degree programs In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. . (c) Report to Congress Not later than 4 years after the date on which the first grant or contract is made under paragraph (3) of section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 296p(a) (1) the number of nursing students, disaggregated by grantee, who enrolled at institutions receiving grants under such paragraph (3); (2) the number of nursing students who graduated from such institutions; and (3) the number of accelerated nursing degree programs established by such grants.

Stop Nurse Shortages Act

Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2024This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance requiring federal agencies to report annually to Congress regarding certain federally funded projects that (1) are more than five years behind schedule, or (2) have expenditures that are at least $1 billion more than the original cost estimate for the project.

To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress an annual report on projects that are over budget and behind schedule, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2024 2. Annual report (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered agency (A) an Executive agency, as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code; and (B) an independent regulatory agency, as defined in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code; (2) the term covered project (A) that is more than 5 years behind schedule, as measured against the original expected date for completion; or (B) for which the amount spent on the project is not less than $1,000,000,000 more than the original cost estimate for the project; and (3) the term project 2 U.S.C. 900(c) (b) Requirement Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue guidance requiring covered agencies to include, on an annual basis in a report described in paragraph (2) of section 3516(a) of title 31, United States Code, or a consolidated report described in paragraph (1) of such section, information relating to each covered project of the covered agency, which shall include— (1) a brief description of the covered project, including— (A) the purpose of the covered project; (B) each location in which the covered project is carried out; (C) the contract or award number of the covered project, where applicable; (D) the year in which the covered project was initiated; (E) the Federal share of the total cost of the covered project; and (F) each primary contractor, subcontractor, grant recipient, and subgrantee recipient of the covered project; (2) an explanation of any change to the original scope of the covered project, including by the addition or narrowing of the initial requirements of the covered project; (3) the original expected date for completion of the covered project; (4) the current expected date for completion of the covered project; (5) the original cost estimate for the covered project, as adjusted to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; (6) the current cost estimate for the covered project, as adjusted to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; (7) an explanation for a delay in completion or an increase in the original cost estimate for the covered project, including, where applicable, any impact of insufficient or delayed appropriations; and (8) the amount of and rationale for any award, incentive fee, or other type of bonus, if any, awarded for the covered project.

Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2024

Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2023 This bill allows certain hospitals to receive additional payment under Medicare for full-time equivalent residents who receive training in rural areas. Specifically, hospitals, critical access hospitals, sole community hospitals, and rural emergency hospitals may elect to receive payment for time spent by a resident in a rural training location if the resident trains for at least eight weeks in the location and the hospital pays the salary and benefits of the resident during this time. Additionally, hospitals may receive payment for all time spent by residents in a residency program in which 50% of all training is in rural locations, regardless of where the training occurs or specialty. Payments are based on the difference between the total amount of eligible payments (as determined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and the amount of graduate medical education payments received (if applicable).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to support rural residency training funding that is equitable for all States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2023 2. Elective rural sustainability per resident payment for residents training in rural training locations (a) In general Section 1886 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww (u) Elective rural sustainability per resident payment amount for residents training in rural training locations (1) Determination of elective rural sustainability per resident payment amount (A) In general The elective rural sustainability per resident payment amount determined under this subsection for an applicable hospital (as defined in paragraph (7)(A)) that makes an election under paragraph (2), with respect to each full-time-equivalent resident in an approved medical residency training program that receives training in a rural training location (as defined in paragraph (7)(C)), is an amount equal to the difference between— (i) the total elective rural sustainability amount determined under subparagraph (B) (or, in the case of an applicable hospital not located in a rural area, the total elective rural sustainability amount or urban total elective rural sustainability amount, as applicable, determined under such subparagraph); and (ii) the amount (if any) the applicable hospital otherwise receives for direct graduate medical education costs under subsection (h) or section 1814(l), as applicable, with respect to each such resident. (B) Total elective rural sustainability amount (i) Establishment for initial cost reporting periods (I) In general Subject to subclause (II), for cost reporting periods beginning during the first year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall establish a total elective rural sustainability amount for time spent by each full-time-equivalent resident in an approved medical residency training program that receives training in a rural training location. Such amount shall be the amount that the Secretary determines is equal to the median national direct GME training costs per full-time-equivalent resident for 2015 described in table 9 on page 33 of the March 2018 GAO report on Physician Workforce (GAO–18–240), updated for each subsequent year through the first year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this subsection, by the annual percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (all items; United States city average). (II) Application to urban hospitals For cost reporting periods beginning during the first year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this subsection, in the case of an applicable hospital that is not located in a rural area— (aa) with respect to such residents that receive training in a rural track or an integrated rural track, the total elective rural sustainability amount per resident shall be equal to the amount established under subclause (I); and (bb) with respect to such residents that receive training in a rural training location and who are not participating in a rural track or an integrated rural track, the total elective rural sustainability amount per resident shall be equal to 50 percent of the amount established under subclause (I) (referred to in this subsection as the urban total elective rural sustainability amount (ii) Updating for subsequent cost reporting periods For each subsequent cost reporting period, the total elective rural sustainability amount under clause (i)(I) and clause (i)(II)(aa) and the urban total elective rural sustainability amount under clause (i)(II)(bb), respectively, are equal to such amounts determined under such clause for the previous cost reporting period updated, through the midpoint of the period, by projecting the estimated percentage change in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (all items; United States city average) during the 12-month period ending at that midpoint, with appropriate adjustments to reflect previous under- or over-estimations under this clause in the projected percentage change in the consumer price index for medical care services. (C) Clarification The total elective rural sustainability amount, the urban total elective rural sustainability amount, and the elective rural sustainability per resident payment amount determined under this paragraph shall not be discounted or otherwise adjusted based on the Medicare patient load (as defined in subsection (h)(3)(C)) of an applicable hospital or discharges in a diagnosis-related group. (2) Election For cost reporting periods beginning on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, an applicable hospital may elect to receive the elective rural sustainability per resident payment amount for each full-time-equivalent resident in an approved medical residency training program that receives training in a rural training location in accordance with this subsection. An applicable hospital may make an election under the preceding sentence regardless of whether the applicable hospital is otherwise eligible for a payment or adjustment for indirect and direct graduate medical education costs under subsections (d)(5)(B) and (h) or section 1814(l), as applicable, with respect to such residents. (3) Application The provisions of this subsection, or the application of such provisions to an applicable hospital— (A) shall not result in— (i) the establishment of a limitation on the number of residents in allopathic or osteopathic medicine for purposes of subsections (d)(5)(B) and (h) with respect to an approved medical residency training program of an applicable hospital (or be taken into account in determining such a limitation during the cap building period of an applicable hospital); or (ii) the counting of any resident with respect to which the applicable hospital receives an elective rural sustainability per resident payment amount under this subsection towards the application of the limitation described in clause (i) for purposes of subsections (d)(5)(B) and (h); and (B) shall not have any effect on the determination of— (i) the additional payment amount under subsection (d)(5)(B); or (ii) hospital-specific approved FTE resident amounts under subsection (h). (4) Allocation of payments In providing for payments under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for an allocation of such payments between parts A and part B (and the trust funds established under the respective parts) as reasonably reflects the proportion of such costs associated with the provision of services under each respective part. (5) Eligibility for payment (A) In general An applicable hospital shall be eligible for payment of the elective rural sustainability per resident payment amount under this subsection for time spent by a resident training in a rural training location if the following requirements are met: (i) The resident spends the equivalent of at least 8 weeks over the course of their training in a rural training location. (ii) The hospital pays the salary and benefits of the resident for the time spent training in a rural training location. (B) Treatment of time spent in rural tracks or integrated rural tracks An applicable hospital shall be eligible for payment of the elective rural sustainability per resident payment amount under this subsection for all time spent by residents in an approved medical residency program (or separately defined track within a program) that provides more than 50 percent of the total residency training time in rural training locations, regardless of where the training occurs and regardless of specialty. (6) Determination of full-time-equivalent residents The determination of full-time-equivalent residents for purposes of this subsection shall be made in the same manner as the determination of full-time-equivalent residents under subsection (h)(4), but not taking into account the limitation under subparagraph (F) of such subsection. (7) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Applicable hospital The term applicable hospital (B) Approved medical residency training program; direct graduate medical education costs; resident The terms approved medical residency training program direct graduate medical education costs resident (C) Rural training location The term rural training location (i) The training occurs in a location that is a rural area (as defined in section 1886(d)(2)(D)). (ii) The training occurs in a location that has a rural-urban commuting area code equal to or greater than 4.0. (iii) The training occurs in a sole community hospital (as defined in subsection (d)(5)(D)(iii)) or in a location that is within 10 miles of a sole community hospital. (8) Budget neutrality requirement The Secretary shall ensure that aggregate payments for direct medical education costs and indirect medical education costs under this title, including any payments under this subsection, for each year (effective beginning on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection) are not greater than the aggregate payments for such costs that would have been made under this title for the year without the application of this subsection. For purposes of carrying out the budget neutrality requirement under the preceding sentence, the Secretary may make appropriate adjustments to the amount of such payments for direct graduate medical education costs and indirect medical education costs under subsections (h) and (d)(5)(B), respectively. . (b) Treatment of critical access hospitals and sole community hospitals (1) Critical access hospitals Section 1814(l) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395f(l) (6) For cost reporting periods beginning on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the following shall apply: (A) A critical access hospital may elect to be treated as a hospital or as a non-provider setting for purposes of counting resident time for indirect medical education costs and direct graduate medical education costs for the time spent by the resident in that setting under subsections (d)(5)(B) and (h), respectively, of section 1886. (B) Direct medical education costs shall not be considered reasonable costs of a critical access hospital for purposes of payment under paragraph (1), to the extent that the critical access hospital is treated as a non-provider setting of another hospital or another hospital receives payment for such costs for the time spent by the resident in that setting pursuant to subsection (d)(5)(B), subsection (h), or subsection (u) of section 1886. . (2) Sole community hospitals Section 1886(d)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(D) (vi) For cost reporting periods beginning on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the hospital-specific payment amount determined under clause (i)(I) with respect to a sole community hospital shall not include direct medical education costs, to the extent that the sole community hospital receives payment for such costs for the time spent by the resident in that setting pursuant to subsection (u). . (c) Conforming amendments (1) Section 1886 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww (A) in subsection (d)(5)(B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking The Secretary Subject to subsection (u), the Secretary (B) in subsection (h)— (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting subject to subsection (u) 1861(v), (ii) in paragraph (3), in the flush matter following subparagraph (B), by striking subsection (k) subsection (k) or subsection (u) 3. Supporting new, expanding, and existing rural training tracks (a) Direct graduate medical education Section 1886(h) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h) (1) in paragraph (4)— (A) in subparagraph (F)(i)— (i) by striking 130 percent for cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 1997, and before the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of the Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2023 (ii) by adding at the end the following: For cost reporting periods beginning on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of the Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2023 (B) in subparagraph (H)— (i) in clause (i), in the second sentence, by inserting the following before the period: , in accordance with the second sentence of clause (i) of such subparagraph (ii) in clause (iv), by inserting the following before the period: , in accordance with the second sentence of clause (i) of such subparagraph (2) in paragraph (5), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (L) Special rules regarding application of elective rural sustainability per resident payment amount For special rules regarding application of the elective rural sustainability per resident payment amount under subsection (u), see paragraph (3) of such subsection. . (b) Indirect medical education Section 1886(d)(5)(B)(v) is amended— (1) by striking 130 percent for cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 1997, and before the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of the Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2023 (2) by adding at the end the following: For cost reporting periods beginning on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of the Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2023

Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2023

Cost Estimates Improvement ActThis bill requires cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation to include the costs of servicing the public debt.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide that any estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation shall include costs relating to servicing the public debt, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cost Estimates Improvement Act 2. CBO and JCT estimates to include debt servicing costs (a) In general The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 621 et seq. 403. Estimates to include debt servicing costs Any estimate prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office under section 402, and any estimate prepared by the Joint Committee on Taxation, shall include, to the extent practicable, the costs (if any) of servicing the public debt. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 402 the following: 403. Estimates to include debt servicing costs. .

Cost Estimates Improvement Act

Improper Payments Transparency ActThis bill requires the President's annual budget to include specified information regarding improper payment amounts and rates for programs and activities at certain federal agencies. (An improper payment is any payment that should not have been made or that was made in an incorrect amount, including an overpayment or underpayment, under a statutory, contractual, administrative, or other legally applicable requirement.)Specifically, the President's budget must include (1) a narrative description, including a detailed explanation of why any improper payment amounts and rates occurred and related trends for programs and activities; and (2) corrective actions and steps the agencies will take to address improper payment amount and rate issues. 

To amend title 31, United States Code, to include information on improper payments under Federal programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improper Payments Transparency Act 2. Including improper payment information in Presidents budget submission Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (40) information with respect to improper payment (as such term is defined in section 3351) amounts and rates for programs and activities at each executive agency required to submit improper payment reports under subchapter IV of chapter 33, including— (A) a narrative description, including a detailed explanation with respect to why any improper payment amounts and rates occurred and trends of— (i) each program and activity whose improper payment amount and rates have increased or decreased on average over the previous three years; and (ii) each program and activity whose improper payment amount and rates did not change over such years; and (B) what corrective actions, including any such action in any corrective action plan under section 3352(d), with respect to such programs and activities are incomplete, and steps the executive agency will take to address improper payment amount and rate issues. .

Improper Payments Transparency Act

Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act This bill expands the eligibility criteria for an accredited investor for purposes of participating in private offerings of securities to include an individual determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to have qualifying professional knowledge through educational or professional experience. (Certain unregistered securities may only be offered to accredited investors.) The SEC is directed to revise the definition of accredited investor in Regulation D (which exempts certain offerings from SEC registration requirements) to conform to changes in this bill.

To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to codify certain qualifications of individuals as accredited investors for purposes of the securities laws. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act 2. Definition of accredited investor (a) In general Section 2(a)(15) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(15) (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and (F), respectively; and (2) in subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking ; or (B) any natural person whose individual net worth, or joint net worth with that person’s spouse or spousal equivalent, exceeds $1,000,000 (which amount, along with the amounts set forth in subparagraph (C), shall be adjusted for inflation by the Commission every 5 years to the nearest $10,000 to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics) where, for purposes of calculating net worth under this subparagraph— (i) the person’s primary residence shall not be included as an asset; (ii) indebtedness that is secured by the person’s primary residence, up to the estimated fair market value of the primary residence at the time of the sale of securities, shall not be included as a liability (except that if the amount of such indebtedness outstanding at the time of sale of securities exceeds the amount outstanding 60 days before such time, other than as a result of the acquisition of the primary residence, the amount of such excess shall be included as a liability); and (iii) indebtedness that is secured by the person's primary residence in excess of the estimated fair market value of the primary residence at the time of the sale of securities shall be included as a liability; (C) any natural person who had an individual income in excess of $200,000 in each of the 2 most recent years or joint income with that person’s spouse or spousal equivalent in excess of $300,000 in each of those years and has a reasonable expectation of reaching the same income level in the current year; (D) any natural person who is currently licensed or registered as a broker or investment adviser by the Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or an equivalent self-regulatory organization (as defined in section 3(a)(26) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), or the securities division of a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States or the equivalent division responsible for licensing or registration of individuals in connection with securities activities; (E) any natural person the Commission determines, by regulation, to have demonstrable education or job experience to qualify such person as having professional knowledge of a subject related to a particular investment, and whose education or job experience is verified by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority or an equivalent self-regulatory organization (as defined in section 3(a)(26) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934); or . (b) Rulemaking The Commission shall revise the definition of accredited investor under Regulation D (17 CFR 230.501 et seq.) to conform with the amendments made by subsection (a). June 5, 2023 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act

Tribal Adoption Parity ActThis bill allows Indian tribal governments to determine whether a child has special needs for purposes of the adoption tax credit. 

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to recognize Indian tribal governments for purposes of determining under the adoption credit whether a child has special needs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Adoption Parity Act 2. Recognizing Indian tribal governments for purposes of determining under the adoption credit whether child has special needs (a) In general Section 23(d)(3) (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or Indian tribal government a State (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting or Indian tribal government such State (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Tribal Adoption Parity Act

Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2024 or the BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2024This bill requires a specified percentage of certain federal-aid highway and public transportation funds to be expended through veteran-owned small businesses. Further, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must establish minimum requirements and criteria for states to use in (1) certifying businesses that qualify as a veteran-owned small business; and (2) reporting to DOT on veteran-owned small business awards, commitments, and achievement. 

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2024 BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2024 2. Better utilizing infrastructure for lasting development of veterans businesses (a) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Small business concern The term small business concern 15 U.S.C. 632 (2) Veteran The term veteran (3) Veteran owned small business concern The term veteran owned small business concern small business concern owned and controlled by veterans (b) Amounts for veteran owned small business concerns Except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds made available under chapter 1 chapter 53 (c) Uniform criteria The Secretary shall establish minimum uniform criteria for use by State governments in certifying whether a concern qualifies as a veteran owned small business concern for the purpose of this section. Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern. (d) Reporting The Secretary shall establish minimum requirements for use by State government in reporting to the Secretary— (1) information concerning veteran owned small business concern awards, commitments, and achievement; and (2) such other information as the Secretary determined to be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the veterans business enterprise program.

BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2024

Grape Research And Protection Expansion Act or the GRAPE ActThis bill requires the federal crop insurance program (FCIP) to provide for the research and development of a policy to insure table, wine, and juice grapes against losses due to a freeze event. (The term policy means an insurance policy, plan of insurance, provision of a policy or plan of insurance, and related materials.) The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, the agency that finances FCIP operations, must make any resulting policy available that meets specified FCIP requirements.The FCIP must also submit a report to Congress on the research and any resulting policy.

To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development regarding a policy to insure table, wine and juice grapes against losses due to a freeze event, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grape Research And Protection Expansion Act GRAPE Act 2. Policy to insure table, wine, and juice grapes against losses due to a freeze event Section 522(c) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1522(c) (20) Table, wine, and juice grapes (A) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Corporation shall carry out research and development, or offer to enter into 1 or more contracts with 1 or more qualified persons to carry out research and development, regarding a policy to insure table, wine and juice grapes against losses due to a freeze event. (B) Availability of policy Notwithstanding the last sentence of section 508(a)(1), and section 508(a)(2), not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Corporation shall make available a policy described in subparagraph (A) if the requirements of section 508(h) are met. (C) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Corporation shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations and Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that includes— (i) the results of the research conducted under subparagraph (A); and (ii) a description of the policies made available under this paragraph. .

GRAPE Act

This bill redesignates as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park the Gravelly Point Park located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia.

To redesignate Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, and for other purposes. 1. Redesignation Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, shall be redesignated as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to Gravelly Point Park shall be deemed to be a reference to the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park.

To redesignate Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, and for other purposes.

Economic Espionage Prevention ActThis bill authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign adversary entities that knowingly engage in (1) economic and industrial espionage with respect to trade secrets and proprietary information owned by U.S. persons, (2) the provision of material support or services to a foreign adversaries' national security entities, or (3) the violation of U.S. export control laws. The bill cites regulations that define China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and the Maduro regime of Venezuela as foreign adversaries. The bill also limits certain exemptions from the President's authority under International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). IEPPA provides the President broad authority to regulate a variety of economic transactions following a declaration of national emergency, but exempts from this authority activities such as (1) the import or export of information or informational materials, (2) transactions ordinarily incident to international travel (such as the importation of personal baggage), and (3) personal communications, such as postal or telephonic communications, that do not transfer anything of value. Under the bill, the first two of these exemptions are not applicable if the President determines such imports and exports would seriously impair the ability to deal with a declared national emergency. Additionally, the bill specifies that the first and third exemptions listed above do not apply to bulk sensitive personal data or source code used in a connected software application. 

To impose sanctions with respect to economic or industrial espionage by foreign adversarial companies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Economic Espionage Prevention Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) On March 14, 2024, the Department of State notified Congress of the following: (A) People’s Republic of China exports of semiconductors to Russia have increased substantially since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. (B) In the second half of 2023, China exported between $25,000,000 and $50,000,000 in additional semiconductors to Russia every month relative to pre-invasion levels. (C) During the same period, China also exported between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000 in additional exports to Russia every month to known transshipment hubs. (D) These exports include both Chinese and United States-branded semiconductors (integrated circuits), according to analysis of commercially available trade data by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, and are almost certainly supporting Russia’s military capabilities based on Ukrainian analysis of recovered Russian weapons. (E) Because of the prevalence of United States manufacturing equipment in global semiconductor supply chains, nearly all chips produced worldwide, including in the People’s Republic of China, are subject to United States export controls if destined for Russia or Belarus. (F) All advanced semiconductors described on the Commerce Control List have been subject to a license requirement if destined to an entity in Russia since its further invasion of Ukraine. (2) On April 3, 2024, Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, said I think we have assessed, over the course of the last couple of months that Russia has almost completely reconstituted militarily. And after the initial setbacks on the battlefield delivered to them by a brave and hearty group in Ukraine, with the support of China in particular, dual use capabilities and a variety of other efforts, industrial and commercial, Russia has retooled and now poses a threat to Ukraine. . .But not just to Ukraine, its new found capabilities pose a longer term challenge to stability in Europe and threatens NATO allies. 3. Report (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of relevant Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, a written report that contains the following: (1) An analysis and description of the extent to which any foreign person who is a citizen of the People’s Republic of China or an entity organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China, or any foreign person or entity controlled by or operating at the direction of the Government of the People’s Republic of China— (A) is knowingly a material source of critical components necessary for the manufacture of weapons, vehicles, and other military equipment by the defense industrial base of the Russian Federation; (B) has knowingly delivered critical components to or entered into any agreement relating to the sale or delivery of critical components with any entity operating in the defense or intelligence sectors of the Government of the Russian Federation; (C) has knowingly delivered critical components to or entered into any agreement relating to the sale or delivery of critical components with any country or entity with which the defense or intelligence sectors of the Government of Russian Federation are cooperating in support of Russia’s war against Ukraine; or (D) has knowingly delivered critical components to or entered into any agreement relating to the sale or delivery of critical components with a foreign person that knowingly and directly provides these components to the defense or intelligence sectors of the Government of the Russian Federation. (2) The extent to which— (A) any foreign person that is a citizen of the People’s Republic of China or an entity organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China has knowingly engaged, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, in transactions with a person that is part of, or operates on behalf of, the defense or intelligence sectors of the Government of the Russian Federation; (B) any foreign person identified pursuant to subparagraph (A) has engaged in transactions which would constitute a significant transaction with persons that have been sanctioned for being part of, or operating on behalf of, the defense or intelligence sectors of the Government of the Russian Federation; or (C) any foreign person identified pursuant to subparagraph (A) has been subjected to sanctions imposed pursuant to sections 231 and 235 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (22 U.S.C. 9525 and 9529). (b) Form and availability (1) Form The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (2) Availability The unclassified portion of the report required by subsection (a) may also be made available to the public. 4. Imposition of sanctions with respect to economic or industrial espionage by foreign adversary entities (a) In general On and after the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President (a) may impose the sanctions described in subsection (c) against any of the foreign persons described in subsection (b). (b) Foreign persons described A foreign person is described in this subsection if the President determines on or after the date of the enactment of this Act that the person is a foreign adversary entity that knowingly engages in— (1) economic or industrial espionage with respect to trade secrets or proprietary information owned by United States persons; (2) the provision of material support or services to a foreign adversaries’ military, intelligence, or other national security entities; or (3) the violation of United States export control laws. (c) Sanctions described The sanctions that may be imposed with respect to a foreign person under subsection (b) are the following: (1) Property blocking The exercise of all powers granted to the President by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (2) Visa revocation (A) In general An alien described in subsection (b) is subject to revocation of any visa or other entry documentation regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued. (B) Immediate effect A revocation under subparagraph (A) shall take effect immediately; and automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien’s possession. (d) Exceptions (1) Exception for intelligence activities Sanctions under this section shall not apply to any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq. (2) Exception to comply with international obligations Sanctions under subsection (c)(2) shall not apply with respect to the admission of an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with— (A) the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States; or (B) other applicable international obligations. (3) Exception to carry out or assist law enforcement activities Sanctions under subsection (c)(2) shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the United States is necessary to carry out or assist law enforcement activity in the United States. (e) Waiver The President may waive the application of sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person for renewable periods of not more than 180 days each if the President determines and submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a determination of the President that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States. (f) Implementation; penalties (1) Implementation The President may exercise the authorities provided to the President under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to the extent necessary to carry out this section. (2) Penalties A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of subsection (a) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out that subsection shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1705 (3) Procedures and guidelines for sanctions The President shall establish procedures and guidelines for the implementation and enforcement of sanctions imposed under this section. (4) Annual report (A) Unless the exception in subparagraph (B) applies, not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and for each of the 5 years thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on any notable developments regarding economic or industrial espionage activities by foreign persons. (B) The President shall not be required to submit the annual report described by subparagraph (A) if the President has imposed sanctions as authorized under this section within the previous calendar year. (g) Rule of construction For purposes of this section, a transaction shall not be construed to include participation in an international standards-setting body or the activities of such a body. 5. Clarifying amendments Section 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1702 (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking , directly or indirectly (B) in paragraph (3)— (i) by striking including but not limited to news wire feeds. except to the extent that the President determines that such imports and exports would seriously impair his ability to deal with any national emergency declared under section 202. (ii) by striking under section 5 of the Export Administration Act of 1979, or under section 6 of such Act under other statutory or regulatory export control authorities (C) in paragraph (4), by inserting , except to the extent that the President determines that such imports and exports would seriously impair the ability to deal with any national emergency declared under section 202 (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Rules of construction relating to sensitive and personal data The communication, the importation to a country, or the exportation from a country, directly or indirectly, whether commercial or otherwise, of bulk sensitive personal data or of source code used in a connected software application may not be construed to constitute— (1) a postal, telegraphic, telephonic, or other personal communication (2) an importation from a country, or an exportation to a country, of information or informational materials . 6. Definitions In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (2) Economic or industrial espionage The term economic or industrial espionage Buck (3) Foreign person The term foreign person (4) Knowingly The term knowingly (5) Own, proprietary information, and trade secret The terms own proprietary information trade secret Buck 50 U.S.C. 1708(d) (6) Person The term person (7) United states person The term United States person (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. (8) Foreign adversary The term foreign adversary

Economic Espionage Prevention Act

Restoring Communities Left Behind Act This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a competitive grant program for local partnerships to carry out neighborhood revitalization support activities in economically distressed areas. Eligible activities include weatherization and energy efficiency improvements; housing accessibility improvements for seniors and persons with disabilities; purchasing delinquent mortgages; pre-purchase counseling and down payment assistance for prospective homebuyers; purchasing and developing vacant or distressed properties to create affordable rental housing and for other purposes; and improving parks, sidewalks, and street lighting.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to help revitalize certain localities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Communities Left Behind Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) As the Nation continues to feel the devastating economic impacts of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19), many urban and rural communities are still suffering from the effects of underwater mortgages, vacancy, abandoned properties, blight, aging housing stock, properties with deferred maintenance and harmful materials such as lead, asbestos, and mold, unemployment, and population loss. (2) While some cities and counties struggle with disinvestment and population loss, there are also pockets of economic distress in otherwise prosperous, growing areas. (3) Investments targeted to these communities left behind will be critical to ensure equitable economic recovery, job creation, and housing and neighborhood infrastructure revitalization. (4) The need to revitalize neighborhoods is greater than what can be supported with existing local tax bases. (5) Communities continue to suffer from the impact of governmental policies and private sector practices that forbade or discouraged mortgage lending in neighborhoods having significant minority populations. (6) Many State and local governments, land banks, and nonprofit organizations across the United States have responded to the housing crisis by creating cost-effective strategies to revitalize neighborhoods. (7) 2019 data from the United States Census Bureau shows that non-Hispanic, White households have an average net worth of $187,300, while Black households have an average net worth of $14,100, and Hispanic households have an average net worth of $31,700. (8) Housing equity is a significant portion of Black and Hispanic households’ net worth, making up nearly 59 percent of Black households’ net worth, 58 percent of Hispanic households’ net worth, and 43 percent of White households’ net worth, according to the Urban Institute’s calculations from the 2020 Survey of Consumer Finances. (9) The 2008 Great Recession and the COVID–19 Recession have exacerbated the racial wealth gap. (10) Funding innovative local neighborhood strategies will allow the United States to close the racial wealth gap, ensure equitable access to housing and economic mobility, and counter the lasting legacy of redlining policies. (11) Despite the strong requirement to affirmatively furthering fair housing under the Fair Housing Act, the lack of accountability measures implemented by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to ensure equitable use of housing and community development dollars in Federal programs has allowed for the perpetuation of the legacy of redlining and neighborhood disinvestment. (12) It is imperative that the Federal Government make funding available for the best local strategies to increase homeownership and preserve home equity in impacted areas, access to safe and affordable rental housing, economic growth, job creation, and to build on local assets to improve communities in ways that affirmatively further fair housing. 3. Competitive grant program (a) Establishment Not later than the expiration of the 120-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program to award competitive grants to eligible local partnerships to carry out more than one neighborhood revitalization support activity in an eligible locality. (b) Criteria (1) Eligible local partnership A local partnership is eligible to receive a grant under the program established under this section if it meets the following requirements: (A) The local partnership includes a national or local nonprofit organization with expertise in community planning, engagement, organizing, development, or neighborhood revitalization and at least one of the following entities: (i) A city or county government. (ii) A land bank. (iii) A fair housing enforcement organization (as such term is defined in section 561 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 ( 42 U.S.C. 3616a (iv) An anchor institution. (v) A nonprofit organization. (vi) A State housing finance agency (as such term is defined in section 106(h) of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 ( 12 U.S.C. 1701x(h) (vii) A community development financial institution (as such term is defined in section 103(5) of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 ( 12 U.S.C. 4702(5) (viii) A public housing agency (as such term is defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b) (B) Such local partnership will use a grant awarded under this section to carry out neighborhood revitalization support activities in furtherance of a neighborhood revitalization strategy for eligible localities. (2) Eligible locality For the purposes of this section, an eligible locality is a geographic area or areas at the neighborhood or county level that meet at least four of the following objective criteria of economic distress: (A) Dwelling unit sales prices are lower than the cost to acquire and rehabilitate, or build, a new dwelling unit. (B) High proportions of residential and commercial properties are vacant due to foreclosure, eviction, abandonment, or other causes. (C) Low rates of homeownership. (D) Racial disparities in homeownership rates. (E) High rates of poverty. (F) High rates of unemployment and underemployment. (G) Population loss. (H) Lack of private sector lending on fair and competitive terms for individuals to purchase homes or start small businesses. (I) Other indicators of economic distress, such as the lack of housing affordability, stemming from long-standing government policies and private sector practices that prevented mortgage lending in some communities, such as redlining. The Secretary shall establish thresholds for the criteria of economic distress under this paragraph. (3) Neighborhood revitalization support activities For purposes of this section, neighborhood revitalization support activities are the following: (A) Providing assistance to existing residents experiencing economic distress or at risk of displacement with homeowner rehabilitation assistance, weatherization, improved housing accessibility and livability for seniors and persons with disabilities, energy efficiency improvements, refinancing, housing counseling certified by the Secretary, including loss mitigation counseling, property tax relief, clearing and obtaining formal title, addressing outstanding housing-related expenses, or other activities that the Secretary determines are appropriate. (B) Purchasing non-performing mortgages to assist existing homeowners and advance neighborhood stability. (C) Supporting the purchase and redevelopment of vacant, abandoned, or distressed properties to create affordable rental housing, homeownership or shared equity homeownership opportunities, mixed-use properties, or commercial properties. Properties supported with assistance under this subparagraph may be converted between rental and homeownership, including shared equity homeownership, upon termination of the lease or transfer of the property during the relevant period of affordability to ensure local community needs are met, properties do not sit vacant, and affordability is preserved. (D) Providing pre-purchase counseling through housing counselors certified by the Secretary for neighborhood revitalization support activities that provide homeownership opportunities. (E) Providing down payment assistance to prospective homebuyers. (F) Establishing and operating community land trusts to provide affordable rental and homeownership opportunities, including shared equity homeownership opportunities. (G) Demolishing abandoned or distressed structures, but only if such activity is part of a strategy that incorporates rehabilitation or new construction and efforts to increase affordable housing and homeownership, except that not more than 10 percent of any grant made under this section may be used for activities under this subparagraph unless the Secretary determines that such use is to replace units in an effort to increase affordable housing or homeownership. (H) Establishing or operating land banks to maintain, acquire, redevelop, or sell properties that are abandoned or distressed. Preference among applications proposing activities under this subparagraph shall be given to applications that promote distribution of properties for affordable housing and small businesses. (I) Improving parks, sidewalks, street lighting, and other neighborhood improvements that impact quality of life in the targeted neighborhoods, except that not more than 5 percent of any grant made under this section may be used for activities under this subparagraph. (J) In connection with any other eligible activity under this paragraph, working with resident leaders and community groups to undertake community planning, outreach, and neighborhood engagement, consistent with the goals of increasing homeownership, stabilizing neighborhoods, reducing vacancy rates, creating jobs, increasing or stabilizing residential and commercial property values, and meeting other neighborhood needs, except that not more than 10 percent of any grant made under this section may be used for activities under this subparagraph. (4) Affordability terms (A) Rental units In the case of property assisted pursuant to paragraph (3) containing any dwelling units that are made available for rental— (i) such units shall be available for rental only by a household having an income that does not exceed 60 percent of the median income for the area in which such unit is located; (ii) such units shall remain affordable for at least 30 years; (iii) such property may be a mixed-use property; and (iv) such unit shall be maintained in habitable condition, as defined by the locality in which the property is located. (B) Homeownership units In the case of property assisted pursuant to paragraph (3) consisting of a dwelling unit, or containing any dwelling units, made available for homeownership, such unit or units— (i) shall be available for purchase only by a household having an income that does not exceed 120 percent of the median income for the area in which such unit is located; (ii) if made available through a shared equity homeownership program, shall remain affordable for at least 30 years; and (iii) if not made available through a shared equity homeownership program— (I) shall remain affordable for a period of years as determined by the partnership, which shall not be shorter than 5 years from the sale of the unit; and (II) shall be subject to resale or recapture provisions that— (aa) are established by the partnership to ensure that the affordability term may be met or funds may be redeployed for neighborhood revitalization support activities; (bb) may be waived in cases of hardship or market depreciation; and (cc) provide that, in the case of a resale, the partnership may maintain preemptive purchase options in order to sell the property to another income qualified purchaser. If a property converts between rental and homeownership or shared equity homeownership, the affordability terms of the new tenure type shall be utilized upon occupancy. (c) Applications (1) In general To apply to receive a grant under this section, an eligible local partnership shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Grant recipient priority selection criteria The Secretary shall prioritize awarding grants based on the following criteria: (A) The severity of the locality’s indicators of distress under subsection (b)(2). (B) The extent to which the activities proposed will— (i) in the case of rental housing, benefit households having incomes not exceeding 30 percent of the median income for the area; and (ii) in the case of homeownership housing, including shared equity homeownership, benefit households having incomes not exceeding 80 percent of the median income for the area. (C) Whether the activities proposed will promote affordable homeownership and the extent to which such affordability terms will be preserved. (D) The extent to which an eligible partnership that includes a public housing agency will use housing choice vouchers to support homeownership for households at or below 60 percent of area median income. (E) The demonstrated capacity of an eligible local partnership to execute the proposed eligible neighborhood revitalization support activities. (F) The demonstrated community planning, outreach, and engagement practices of an eligible local partnership. (G) The depth and breadth of the community partnership supporting the application. (H) The extent to which existing residents are assisted to prevent displacement. (I) The extent to which the proposed neighborhood revitalization support activities would help close the racial wealth gap by increasing minority homeownership, ensuring equitable access to housing and economic opportunity, and countering the ongoing legacy of redlining policies. (J) The extent to which development of new units are water and energy efficient. (K) The feasibility of the proposed neighborhood revitalization support activities considering local market conditions. (L) The extent to which an application demonstrates comprehensive community planning efforts and additional funds in hand or committed for activities in the geographic area that are not directly related to the provision of affordable housing, such as support for small, minority, and women-owned business activity in commercial zones in the targeted neighborhoods. (3) Geographical diversity The Secretary shall seek to make grants under this section for local partnerships serving geographically diverse areas of economic distress as defined in subsection (b)(2), including metropolitan and underserved rural areas. (d) Operation costs Up to 15 percent of the amount of each grant under this section may be used by the recipient for administrative and organizational support costs. (e) Technical assistance and capacity building The Secretary may reserve up to 1 percent of any funds appropriated to carry out this section for technical assistance activities which support grantees under this program and 1 percent of funds from each grant awarded shall be used to develop grantee capacity to meet the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (g). (f) Fair housing protections Funds provided under the program under this section may not be used to deny housing opportunities based on the criminal or eviction history, source of income, or veteran status of any member of a household. (g) Accountability of recipients (1) Requirements The Secretary shall— (A) require each grantee under this section to develop and maintain a system to ensure that each recipient of assistance uses such amounts in accordance with this section, the regulations issued under this section, and any requirements or conditions under which such amounts were provided; and (B) establish minimum requirements for agreements between the grantee and the Secretary, regarding assistance from grants under this section, which shall include— (i) appropriate periodic financial and project reporting, record retention, and audit requirements for the duration of the grant to the recipient to ensure compliance with the limitations and requirements of this section and the regulations under this section; and (ii) any other requirements that the Secretary determines are necessary to ensure appropriate grant administration and compliance. (2) Publicly available information The Secretary shall make information regarding the results of assistance provided with amounts from grants under this section publicly available, which shall include at least the following information: (A) A list of recipients of grants awarded under this section and the amount of each such grant. (B) A description of each neighborhood revitalization support activity carried out by each such recipient and the impacts associated with each such activity, including the change in the rate of minority and first-time homeownership. (C) The total number of housing units acquired, redeveloped, or produced using grant amounts under this section. (D) The total number of housing units for rent, ownership, and shared equity homeownership assisted with grant amounts under this section and the number of bedrooms in each such unit. (E) The percentage of housing units assisted with grant amounts under this section that are affordable to low-, very low-, and extremely low-income households. (F) The number of such housing units located in areas where the percentage of households in a racial or ethnic minority group— (i) is at least 20 percentage points higher than the percentage of the population of that minority group for the Metropolitan Statistical Area; (ii) is at least 20 percentage points higher than the percentage of the population of all minorities for the Metropolitan Statistical Area; and (iii) exceeds 50 percent of the population. (G) Any other information that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development determines necessary to ensure that housing outcomes and grant administration and compliance align with the purposes of this Act. (h) In general Not later than 2 years after grants under this section are first awarded and again 3 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, and make publicly available online, a report that— (1) evaluates the impact of the program established under this section; (2) describes demographic changes in the eligible localities served by grantees of grants under this section, including changes in income, race, and ethnicity, property values, and unemployment rates; (3) identifies the number of housing units assisted with grant amounts under this section located in high- and low-poverty census tracts; (4) identifies the number of accessible units created and modified with grant amounts under this section and where such units are located using the most granular location measurement that is feasible such as at the Census block group level; and (5) identifies where housing units assisted with grant amounts are located in relation to community assets, including high-performing schools and public transportation options. (i) Definitions In this section: (1) Anchor institution The term anchor institution (2) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (A) The Committees on Financial Services and Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (B) The Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and Appropriations of the Senate. (3) Community land trust The term community land trust (A) use a ground lease or deed covenant with an affordability period of at least 30 years or more to— (i) make rental and homeownership units affordable to households; and (ii) stipulate a preemptive option to purchase the affordable rentals or homeownership units so that the affordability of the units is preserved for successive income-eligible households; and (B) monitor properties to ensure affordability is preserved. (4) Land bank The term land bank (5) Neighborhood revitalization support activity The term neighborhood revitalization support activity (6) Non-performing mortgage The term non-performing (7) Nonprofit organization The term nonprofit organization section 501(c)(3) 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) (8) Shared equity homeownership program (A) In general The term shared equity homeownership program (B) Affordability requirements Any such program under subparagraph (A) shall— (i) provide affordable homeownership opportunities to households; and (ii) utilize a ground lease, deed restriction, subordinate loan, or similar legal mechanism that includes provisions ensuring that the program shall— (I) maintain the home as affordable for subsequent very low-, low-, or moderate-income families for an affordability term of at least 30 years after recordation; (II) apply a resale formula that limits the homeowner’s proceeds upon resale; and (III) provide the program administrator or such administrator’s assignee a preemptive option to purchase the homeownership unit from the homeowner at resale. (j) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2034. (2) Set aside The Secretary shall award at least $500,000,000 of any amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection to eligible local partnerships that will provide neighborhood revitalization support activities to localities outside of a Metropolitan Statistical Area, as designated by the Office of Management and Budget. The priority under subsection (c)(2)(I) (relating to matching funds) shall not apply to amounts awarded under this paragraph. (3) NOFA The Secretary shall issue a Notice of Funding Availability for grants under this section not later than the expiration of the 180-day period beginning upon the date of the enactment of this Act. 4. Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program There is authorized to be appropriated for grants under section 11 of the Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996 ( 42 U.S.C. 12805

Restoring Communities Left Behind Act

Debt Per Taxpayer Information Act This bill requires the President's budget submission and the concurrent budget resolution to provide an estimate of the pro rata amount for each taxpayer of the public debt. It also requires information relating to federal government revenue, outlays, and deficit and related information to be included on a taxpayers's W-2 form.   

To require the annual budget submission of the President to Congress and the annual concurrent resolution on the budget provide an estimate of certain additional information per each taxpayer, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Debt Per Taxpayer Information Act 2. Requirement in President’s budget submission and concurrent budget resolution (a) President’s budget submission Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (40) for the prior fiscal year, current fiscal year, the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted, and ensuing fiscal years, an estimate of the pro rata amount for each taxpayer who will file individual income tax returns for taxable years ending during such fiscal year of the debt held by the public and gross Federal debt. . (b) Budget resolution Section 301(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 632(a) In addition to the requirements in paragraphs (1) through (7), each concurrent resolution on the budget shall include, for the prior fiscal year, current fiscal year, the fiscal year beginning on October 1 of the current calendar year, and ensuing fiscal years, an estimate of the pro rata amount of the gross Federal debt for each taxpayer who will file individual income tax returns for taxable years ending during any such fiscal year. 3. Federal budget information included with employee’s Form W-2 (a) In general Section 6051 (h) Federal budget information At the bottom of the employee’s copy of the form prescribed for furnishing the statements required pursuant to this section, the Secretary shall include, with respect to the most recently completed fiscal year, the following information: (1) Total Federal Government revenue, outlays, and deficit. (2) The total gross Federal debt. (3) An estimate of the pro rata amount of the gross Federal debt for taxpayers who will file individual income tax returns for taxable years ending during such fiscal year. Such information shall be presented in a manner calculated to be understood by the average individual and shall be preceded by a conspicuous statement clarifying that dollar amounts are for informational purposes only and do not represent any amount owed. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to statements required to be furnished with respect to remuneration paid after December 31, 2023.

Debt Per Taxpayer Information Act