SA 5532. Mr. KIM submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL INVESTIGATIONS OF
UNLAWFUL KILLINGS, ARRESTS, DETENTION, AND
DEPORTATIONS OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000,000 to investigate the unlawful killing, arrest, detention, and deportation or removal of United States citizens carried out by officers of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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SA 5533. Mr. KIM submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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Sec. ___. None of the funds made available under this title, under Public Law 119-21, or under any other provision of law may be expended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection to purchase, lease, operate, maintain, retrofit, staff, or utilize a warehouse as an immigration detention facility.
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SA 5534. Mr. KIM submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. DHS INSPECTOR GENERAL AND GAO REQUIREMENT TO CERTIFY
ACCESS TO INFORMATION.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter until the funds made available to the Department of Homeland Security under this title are expended, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security and the Comptroller General of the United States shall each certify to Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Homeland Security is not impeding the Inspector General or the Comptroller General, as applicable, from accessing information for any of the investigations conducted by the Inspector General or the Comptroller General, as applicable.
(b) Limitation on Funds.--No funds made available in this title may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security if the Secretary is reported to be impeding the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security or the Comptroller General of the United States from accessing information for any of the investigations conducted by the Inspector General or the Comptroller General, as applicable.
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SA 5535. Ms. HASSAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; as follows:
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SEC. _____. FUNDING FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
PROGRAM.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the HOME Investment Partnerships program under subtitle A of title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12741 et seq.) for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as necessary, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purpose of helping to build 7,000,000 new homes.
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SA 5536. Mr. KIM submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. DHS INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT.
(a) In General.--The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an annual audit concerning the expenditure of reconciliation funds for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
(b) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act for the audit concerning fiscal year 2025, and not later than 30 days after the last day of each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to Congress a report containing the findings of the audit required under subsection (a) relating to such fiscal year.
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SA 5537. Mr. KIM submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. FEMA REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM.
(a) Definition.--In this section, the term "State" means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
(b) Reimbursement.--There are appropriated to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $625,000,000 to make reimbursement payments to State, local, and Tribal governments for security expenses incurred in hosting the President at events relating to the America 250 initiative.
(c) Considerations.--In making reimbursement payments under subsection (b), the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency--
(1) may only consider criteria required under laws generally applicable to grants awarded by the Federal Government; and
(2) shall award funds to each applicant that hosts an event described in subsection (b).
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SA 5538. Mr. KIM submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR SURGE OPERATIONS.
(a) In General.--None of the funds made available under this title may be used to conduct surge operations for immigration enforcement for a period of more than 7 days.
(b) Surge Operation Defined.--In this section, the term "surge operation" means any effort by the Secretary of Homeland Security to increase in any city or State the number of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, or a combination of agents from both departments by more than 10 percent of the number of such agents assigned to such city or State as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
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SA 5539. Mr. KIM submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO ESTABLISH OR
IMPLEMENT POLICIES THAT PROHIBIT, RESTRICT,
PRESCRIBE THE MANNER OF, OR LIMIT ACCESS FOR
CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT AT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT
OF HOMELAND SECURITY FACILITIES, OR IMPEDE
ACCESS TO FACILITIES FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
None of the funds made available under this title may be used--
(1) to establish or implement any policy that prohibits, restricts, prescribes the manner by which a Member of Congress may conduct, or limits access to a Member of Congress for congressional oversight at any facility operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security used to detain or otherwise house aliens, including detention facilities and field offices; or
(2) to impede access by Members of Congress to detention facilities for the purpose of speaking with detainees.
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SA 5540. Mr. KIM submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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Sec. ___. All officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection being paid from Federal funds shall receive training on, and adhere to, the Guidelines for Enforcement Actions in or Near Protected Areas, which were issued by Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on October 27, 2021.
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SA 5541. Mr. KIM submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR BORDER TECHNOLOGY.
(a) In General.--None of the funds made available under this title may be used for the procurement of, or any expenses related to, border security or screening technology described in this title unless the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security conducts a review of the technology and submits to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a report on such review not later than 30 days prior to the procurement of, or payment of expenses related to, such technology.
(b) Report Elements.--A report submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall include--
(1) a description of how the technology would be used;
(2) a determination of whether the technology would be capable of collecting data with respect to United States citizens; and
(3) an assessment of any concern with respect to the technology being used on United States citizens.
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SA 5542. Mr. KIM submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY OF U.S.
IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Office of Professional Responsibility of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $205,000,000, of which not less than $40,000,000 shall be allocated to the Office of Detention Oversight.
SEC. ___. OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION DETENTION OMBUDSMAN.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $40,000,000.
SEC. ___. OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the to the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $55,000,000.
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SA 5543. Mr. KIM submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SA 5544. Mr. KIM submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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additional department of homeland security appropriations
Sec. 104.
(a) In addition to amounts otherwise available, there are appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,695,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes provided in this title.
(b) In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $800,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for de-escalation training, which shall include--
(1) nonviolent de-escalation techniques in circumstances where individuals are exercising rights protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States;
(2) a minimum of 20 hours of de-escalation training annually for each U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer and agent;
(3) at least 15 additional hours of de-escalation training annually that specifically promotes de-escalation in circumstances that may arise within and immediately surrounding a detention facility for any such officers or agents who spend more than 40 hours annually at a U.S. Immigration and Enforcement detention facility; and
(4) at least 15 additional hours of de-escalation training annually that specifically promotes de-escalation in environments where there is a large presence of people outside of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody for any such officers or agents who spend less than 40 hours annually at such a facility.
(c) In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $5,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for annual audits to determine whether officers and agents described in subsection (a) are using the nonviolent de-escalation techniques covered by the training described in subsection (a).
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SA 5545. Mr. KIM (for himself and Mr. Booker) proposed an amendment to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; as follows:
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Sec. ___. (a) In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Office of the Inspector General and the Office of Detention Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000 to each conduct, not later than 7 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, an unannounced inspection of the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey, in accordance with subsection (b).
(b) Each inspection required under subsection (a) shall assess--
(1) the standard and quality of food provided in the facility;
(2) the quality of, and access to, medical care at the facility;
(3) the conditions and use of solitary confinement measures at the facility;
(4) the security of the facility;
(5) detainees' access to legal counsel;
(6) the resources provided to detainees in the facility;
(7) the capacity of the staff at the facility to identify and appropriately address mental health issues found among detainees at the facility;
(8) detainee accounts of recent protests at the facility and whether use of force or retaliation tactics were deployed;
(9) mental health conditions of detainees and agents or officers serving at the facility; and
(10) the average length of stay for detainees and the number of detainees who have been detained for a period of more than 150 days.
(c) Not later than 7 days after each inspection is conducted pursuant to subsection (a)--
(1) the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Office of Detention Oversight, as appropriate, shall submit a detailed summary of the findings of the inspection to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and
(2) such Office of Inspector General shall submit to the Attorney General a recommendation on whether the Attorney General should pursue charges for wrongdoing by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and agents or other Federal employees at the facility or who responded to protests.
(d) Not later than 7 days after both summaries have been submitted to Congress pursuant to subsection (c), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall--
(1) submit the certification described in subsection (e)(2) to the congressional committees referred to in subsection (c); or
(2) submit a report to such congressional committees that identifies any operational deficiencies revealed in the inspections that have not yet been adequately remedied.
(e)(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall suspend all payments to the GEO Group with respect to its contract to operate the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey, and halt the intake of new detainees at such facility until the inspections required under subsection (a) have been completed and the certification described in paragraph (2) has been submitted to Congress.
(2) Payments to the GEO Group may not resume and new detainees may not be admitted to the Delaney Hall Detention Facility until after the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies to the congressional committees referred to in subsection (c) that all operational deficiencies revealed by the inspections have been adequately remediated by the GEO Group.
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SA 5546. Mr. WELCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CONDUCT ON-FARM
IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
None of the funds made available by this Act may be used for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to conduct on-farm immigration enforcement activities.
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SA 5547. Mr. WELCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following:
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SEC. ___. ANTITRUST ENFORCEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES.
The Attorney General shall use funds appropriated by this Act to support antitrust enforcement in industries that supply agricultural inputs.
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the "Secure America Act".
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
TITLE I--COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Sec. 101. U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel. Sec. 102. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Sec. 103. Border security, technology, and screening. Sec. 104. Additional Department of Homeland Security appropriations.
Sec. 201. U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Sec. 202. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Sec. 203. Additional Department of Homeland Security appropriations.
TITLE I--COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
SEC. 101. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION PERSONNEL.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $3,183,000,000, to hire, pay, train, and equip Border Patrol agents and Border Patrol support personnel to conduct functions other than immigration enforcement and customs functions.
SEC. 102. U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,483,000,000, to hire, pay, train, and equip Homeland Security Investigations agents and support personnel and to provide other necessary expenses for Homeland Security Investigations' mission support and operations and maintenance, of which $36,167,000 shall be used to hire, pay, and equip additional child exploitation investigators and forensics analysts at the Victim Identification Laboratory of the Child Exploitation Investigations Unit of Homeland Security Investigations and at the Homeland Security Investigations offices of the Special Agent in Charge to support the identification and rescue of victims of child sexual exploitation and abuse, and to train such personnel and State and local law enforcement regarding identifying victims of child sexual exploitation and abuse within the Homeland Security Investigations Cyber Crimes Center, except that funds provided in this section shall be used for functions other than those related to Homeland Security Investigations' immigration enforcement and customs enforcement missions.
SEC. 103. BORDER SECURITY, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCREENING.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,150,000,000 for the following:
(1) Procurement and integration of new nonintrusive inspection equipment and associated civil works, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other innovative technologies, as well as other mission support, to combat the entry or exit of illicit narcotics at ports of entry and along the southwest, northern, and maritime borders.
(2) Air and Marine operations' upgrading and procurement of new platforms for rapid air and marine response capabilities.
(3) Upgrades and procurement of border surveillance technologies along the southwest, northern, and maritime borders.
(4) Necessary expenses, including the deployment of technology, relating to the biometric entry and exit system under section 7208 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (8 U.S.C. 1365b).
(5) Enhancing border security by combating drug trafficking, including fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, at the southwest, northern, and maritime borders.
(6) Necessary expenses for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's mission support and operations and maintenance for functions other than those related to its immigration enforcement and customs missions.
(b) Restrictions.--None of the funds made available under subsection (a) may be used for the procurement or deployment of surveillance towers along the southwest border and northern border that have not been tested and accepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to deliver autonomous capabilities.
(c) Definition of Autonomous.--In this section, with respect to capabilities, the term "autonomous" means a system designed to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, or other algorithms to accurately detect, identify, classify, and track items of interest in real time such that the system can make operational adjustments without the active engagement of personnel or continuous human command or control.
SEC. 104. ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
APPROPRIATIONS.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there are appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $833,333,000, for the purposes provided in this title.
SEC. 201. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $4,340,000,000, for hiring, paying, training, and equipping U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, and the necessary support staff, and to provide other necessary expenses for U.S. Customs and Border Protection mission support and operations and maintenance, in order to carry out immigration enforcement activities.
SEC. 202. U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $31,075,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the following purposes:
(1) Hiring, paying, and training.--Hiring, paying, training, and equipping U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel and the personnel for all its directorates, including officers, agents, investigators, attorneys and support staff, to carry out immigration enforcement activities.
(2) Transportation.--Funding for transportation costs and related costs associated with alien departure or removal operations.
(3) Information technology.--Funding for information technology maintenance and sustainment to support enforcement and removal operations, including improvements to fee collections and body-worn cameras.
(4) Facility maintenance and sustainment.--Funding for facility maintenance and sustainment to support enforcement and removal operations.
(5) Fleet maintenance and sustainment.--Funding for fleet maintenance and sustainment to support enforcement and removal operations.
(6) 287(g) agreements.--Supporting coordination with state and local authorities by expanding, facilitating, and implementing agreements under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)).
(7) Office of the principal legal advisor.--Hiring and paying attorneys and the necessary support staff within the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor to represent the Department in immigration enforcement and removal proceedings.
(8) Operation and maintenance.--Necessary expenses for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's mission support, including awards, and operations and maintenance for its immigration enforcement functions.
(9) Operations by u.s. immigration and customs enforcement to arrest released covered unlawful aliens.--
(A) In general.--Not less than $116,667,000 for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for necessary expenses, in accordance with existing law, of detainer management, detainer issuance, custodial transfer, release monitoring, transportation, and arrests of covered unlawful aliens encountered in jurisdictions that are not qualified cooperating jurisdictions, except that no Indian tribal government shall be treated as a jurisdiction that is not a qualified cooperating jurisdiction for purposes of this subparagraph.
(B) Qualified cooperating jurisdiction defined.--In this paragraph, the term "qualified cooperating jurisdiction" means a State or political subdivision of a State that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act--
(i) is party to a written agreement in effect under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)); or
(ii) has in effect, and has filed with the Secretary in such form and manner as the Secretary may prescribe, a certification that such State or political subdivision is in compliance with section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373) and section 434 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1644).
(C) Limitation on use of funds.--None of the funds appropriated pursuant to this paragraph may be used, except as required by existing law, to release, parole, place on alternatives to detention, transport for purposes of release, or otherwise facilitate the release into the community of any covered unlawful alien encountered.
(D) Covered unlawful alien defined.--In this paragraph, the term "covered unlawful alien" means an adult alien who--
(i) is described in section 236(c)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)(1));
(ii) is inadmissible under section 212(a)(2) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2));
(iii) is deportable under section 237(a)(2) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2));
(iv) following an arrest, charge, booking, or conviction for a criminal offense under Federal, State, or local law, other than a minor traffic offense, is the subject of an immigration detainer, notice request, or custody-transfer request issued by the Department of Homeland Security pursuant to section 236, 241(a), or 287 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1226, 1231(a), or 1357); or
(v) has been charged with or convicted of an offense described in section 275 or 276 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1325 or 1326).
SEC. 203. ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
APPROPRIATIONS.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $833,333,000, for the purposes provided in this title or in paragraph (3) or (7) of section 100051 of Public Law 119-21.
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law or national emergency declaration, no funds shall be used for any activity in which Federal law enforcement, intelligence, or military personnel violate any State or Federal law that applies to an election (as defined in section 301(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101(1))), including any State or Federal law preventing voter intimidation or interference with an election, preventing the imposition or attempted imposition of any regulations for conducting an election different from those prescribed by law, or restricting presence at polling places, election offices, or locations where vote canvassing, counting, or certification occurs, or other locations where an election is held.
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SA 5550. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 204. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
(a) Offset.--Notwithstanding section 203 of this title, the amount appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security under that section shall be $2,000,000,000.
(b) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Attorney General for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for investigatory and prosecutorial efforts against Federal officers or agents for violations of Federal public corruption laws and civil rights while engaging in immigration enforcement activities.
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SA 5551. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BRIEFING AND REPORT.
(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide a briefing and submit to the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a written obligation plan for funding provided to the Department of Homeland Security in the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), which shall include--
(1) actual obligations and expenditures;
(2) resource projections for the remainder of the fiscal year; and
(3) identification of any contracts with a period of performance extending beyond the current fiscal year.
(b) Limitation.--Amounts provided in this Act shall only be made available for obligation if the briefing and report required in subsection (a) are provided within the timeframe required.
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SEC. 204. REVISED USE-OF-FORCE POLICY.
None of the funds made available for the Department of Homeland Security by this or by any other Act may be made available until the Secretary of Homeland Security develops and submits to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a revised use-of-force policy that is functionally equivalent to the Department of Justice Policy On Use Of Force set forth in chapter 1-16.000 of the Justice Manual, to which all officers and agents carrying out immigration enforcement operations shall be subject.
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SEC. 204. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AGAINST VETERANS AND
SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES.
None of the funds made available by this or any other Act may be used to place in detention, remove from the United States, or refer
for a decision with respect to whether to initiate removal proceedings or initiate removal proceedings against, any veteran or the spouse of any active duty member of the Armed Forces unless the veteran or such spouse has been convicted of a violent crime.
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SA 5554. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF IRS DATA FOR IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT.
None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act may be used to place in detention, remove, refer for a decision whether to initiate removal proceedings, or initiate removal proceedings against any individual based on information shared by, or obtained from, the Internal Revenue Service.
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SA 5555. Mr. PADILLA (for himself and Mr. Whitehouse) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. NO REWARDS FOR JANUARY 6 RIOTERS.
No Federal funds, including funds appropriated under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code (commonly known as the "Judgment Fund"), may be used--
(1) to compensate any individual convicted for involvement in the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, including any individual so convicted and subsequently pardoned, or any individual prosecuted for involvement in such attack who was pardoned while the case against the individual was pending;
(2) to establish any fund for the purpose of compensating individuals described in paragraph (1); or
(3) to refund any court-ordered compensation, including restitution, fines, or special assessments, paid by any individual convicted for involvement in the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, including any individual so convicted and subsequently pardoned.
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SA 5556. Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. Kelly) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON SERVICE OF DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL
INTELLIGENCE.
No Senate-confirmed head of any other Federal agency or department may be directed to perform the functions and duties of the Director of National Intelligence in an acting capacity.
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SA 5557. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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On page 5, line 25, strike "$2,500,000,000" and insert "$2,200,000,000".
On page 6, between lines 2 and 3, insert the following:
SEC. 105. APPROPRIATIONS FOR OVERSIGHT OF IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to conduct oversight of the funds appropriated by this title and title IX of Public Law 119-21--
(1) $137,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2034, for the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security;
(2) $87,500,000, to remain available through September 30, 2034, for the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security; and
(3) $64,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2034, for the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman of the Department of Homeland Security.
On page 8, line 8, insert "of which $450,000 shall be for the Office of Professional Responsibility," after "mission support,".
On page 11, line 9, strike "$2,500,000,000" and insert "$2,200,000,000".
At the end of the bill, add the following:
SEC. 204. APPROPRIATIONS FOR OVERSIGHT OF IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to conduct oversight of the funds appropriated by this title and title X of Public Law 119-21--
(1) $137,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2034, for the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security;
(2) $87,500,000, to remain available through September 30, 2034, for the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security; and
(3) $64,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2034, for the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman of the Department of Homeland Security.
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SA 5558. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO SEARCH HOMES.
None of the funds made available under this title may be used to conduct a search of the home of a United States citizen unless such search is lawful under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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SA 5559. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 104. FUNDING THE CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
SECURITY AGENCY.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,200,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for cybersecurity risk mitigation.
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SA 5560. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY
GRANT PROGRAM AND THE URBAN AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes, there is appropriated to the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated--
(1) $700,000,000 to the State Homeland Security Grant Program under section 2004 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 605), to remain available until September 30, 2029; and
(2) $500,000,000 to the Urban Area Security Initiative under section 2003 of such Act (6 U.S.C. 604), to remain available until September 30, 2029.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 104, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $1,250,000,000.
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SA 5561. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. APPROPRIATION FOR THE PANDEMIC RESPONSE
ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $5,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee to support oversight of the funds provided in this title.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 104, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $2,493,000,000.
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SA 5562. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. APPROPRIATION FOR EQUIPMENT FOR DHS PERSONNEL.
(a) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $37,500,000 to the Secretary of Homeland Security, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to purchase equipment, gear, clothing, and credentials for the purposes of identifying agency personnel.
(b) Limitation.--None of the funds made available in this title may be used for any
enforcement activities or operations unless the law enforcement agent or officer of the Department of Homeland Security conducting such activity or operation clearly identifies as law enforcement to any individual involved in the activity or operation and visibly displays appropriately marked gear, credentials, and identification, including the name of the agent or officer and the name of the component employing the agent or officer, except for an agent or officer who is conducting undercover activities or protective services in the regular performance of duties.
(c) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 104, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $2,455,000,000.
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SA 5563. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. APPROPRIATION FOR OVERSIGHT.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $150,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for oversight by the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security of activities conducted by the Department for which funding is appropriated in this title or subtitle A of title IX of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 357) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act").
In section 104 of title I, strike "$2,500,00,000" and insert "$2,325,000,000".
At the appropriate place in title II, insert the following:
SEC. ___. APPROPRIATION FOR OVERSIGHT.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $150,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for oversight by the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security of activities conducted by the Department for which funding is appropriated in this title or title X of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 357) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act").
In section 203 of title II, strike "$2,500,00,000" and insert "$2,325,000,000".
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SA 5564. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. RESCISSION OF OBBBA FUNDS.
Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, all of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under sections 90001, 90002, 90003, 90004, 90006, and 90007 of title IX of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") shall be rescinded.
At the appropriate place in title II, insert the following:
SEC. ___. RESCISSION OF OBBBA FUNDS.
Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, all of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under title X of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") shall be rescinded.
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SA 5565. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. RESCISSION OF OBBBA FUNDS.
Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, all of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under title IX of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") shall be rescinded.
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SA 5566. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. RESCISSION OF OBBBA FUNDS.
Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, all of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") shall be rescinded.
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SA 5567. Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. Warnock, and Mr. Gallego) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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Sec. 104. (a) In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,300,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes provided in this title.
(b) In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $150,000,000, which shall remain available until September 30, 2029, and shall be used for conducting public outreach to ensure, before opening any new detention center or processing site for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, that--
(1) the Secretary of Homeland Security makes public information related to--
(A) the scope of the construction, acquisition, or renovation of such facility;
(B) the Department's plan, while operating such facility, to abide by Federal guidance and standards related to immigration detention and applicable environmental regulations; and
(C) an economic impact analysis and engineering review with respect to such facility; and
(2) the Governor and local officials with jurisdiction over the land on which such facility will be located, after consultation with Department officials regarding the Department's plans for the operation of such facility, sign a written agreement authorizing such construction, acquisition or renovation.
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SA 5568. Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. RESCISSION OF FUNDS FOR ICE; APPROPRIATION TO BOP.
(a) In General.--Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under section 100052 of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), $1,000,000,000 is hereby rescinded.
(b) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons $990,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to be used for increasing salaries for all Bureau of Prisons employees in custodial roles effective January 1, 2027.
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SA 5569. Mr. MARKEY (for himself and Mr. Padilla) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON LEGAL SETTLEMENTS TO PREVENT
CONSTRUCTION OF OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY
FACILITIES.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds, including amounts deposited into the Judgment Fund established under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, may be expended for any arrangements or legal settlements on any issues, matters, or cases related to, referenced in, or covered by the Presidential memorandum entitled "Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government's Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects" issued January 20, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 8363).
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SA 5570. Mr. MURPHY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. SENSE OF THE SENATE FOR DHS COMPLIANCE WITH COURT
ORDERS.
It is the sense of the Senate that the Department of Homeland Security is required by law to comply with all court orders.
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SA 5571. Mr. MURPHY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. SENSE OF THE SENATE FOR DHS COMPLIANCE WITH COURT
ORDERS.
It is the sense of the Senate that the Department of Homeland Security shall comply with all court orders.
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SA 5572. Mr. OSSOFF submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. REMEDIATION OF PFAS FROM COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as are necessary to address contamination of community water systems by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to remain available until September 30, 2035.
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SA 5573. Ms. WARREN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. FUNDING FLOOR FOR BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL
PROTECTION.
Section 1017(a)(2) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5497(a)(2)) is amended--
(1) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
"(A) In general.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), and in accordance with this paragraph, the amount that shall be transferred to the Bureau in each fiscal year shall be not less than 12 percent of the total operating expenses of the Federal Reserve System, as reported in the Annual Report, 2009, of the Board of Governors."; and
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking "(A)(iii)" and inserting "(A)".
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SA 5574. Mr. GALLEGO (for himself and Mr. Kelly) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following:
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SEC. ___. DRAGON BRAVO AND WHITE SAGE FIRES RECOVERY.
(a) There are appropriated--
(1) $160,000,000 to the Forest Service for recovery from the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires in the Kaibab National Forest; and
(2) $600,000,000 to the National Park Service for recovery from the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires in Grand Canyon National Park.
(b) This section is designated as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022, and to legislation establishing fiscal year 2026 budget enforcement in the House of Representatives.
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SA 5575. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND FOR
VIOLENT EXTREMIST ORGANIZATIONS.
No payment may be made from the Anti-Weaponization Fund announced by the Department of Justice on May 18, 2026, to any violent extremist organization, including any white supremacist organization.
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SA 5576. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND FOR
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHO ATTACKED THE UNITED
STATES CAPITOL ON JANUARY 6.
No payment may be made from the Anti-Weaponization Fund announced by the Department of Justice on May 18, 2026, to any individual who is not lawfully present in the United States and who attacked the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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SA 5577. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND FOR
GHISLAINE MAXWELL OR OTHER INDIVIDUALS
CONVICTED IN CONNECTION WITH SEX TRAFFICKING
OFFENSES INVOLVING JEFFREY EPSTEIN.
No payment may be made from the Anti-Weaponization Fund announced by the Department of Justice on May 18, 2026, to Ghislaine Maxwell or to any other individual convicted of an offense in connection with a sex trafficking offense involving Jeffrey Epstein.
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SA 5578. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND FOR
INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF VOTER OR ELECTION
FRAUD OFFENSES COMMITTED DURING TRUMP
ADMINISTRATION.
No payment may be made from the Anti-Weaponization Fund announced by the Department of Justice on May 18, 2026, to any individual who was convicted of a voter fraud or election fraud offense committed during the presidential administration of Donald J. Trump.
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SA 5579. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND FOR
INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF ASSAULTING LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
No payment may be made from the Anti-Weaponization Fund announced by the Department of Justice on May 18, 2026, to any individual who has been convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer.
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SA 5580. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND FOR
INDIVIDUALS WHO COMMITTED ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL
OFFENSES AFTER RECEIVING A PRESIDENTIAL PARDON
FOR JANUARY 6-RELATED CONDUCT.
No payment may be made from the Anti-Weaponization Fund announced by the Department of Justice on May 18, 2026, to any individual who committed an additional criminal offense after receiving a presidential pardon for conduct relating to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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SA 5581. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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At the appropriate place, insert the following:
SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND FOR
INDIVIDUALS PARDONED FOR JANUARY 6-RELATED
OFFENSES AND SUBSEQUENTLY CONVICTED OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE OFFENSES.
No payment may be made from the Anti-Weaponization Fund announced by the Department of Justice on May 18, 2026, to any individual who was pardoned for an offense relating to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and was subsequently convicted of a domestic violence offense.
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SA 5582. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND FOR
INDIVIDUALS PARDONED FOR JANUARY 6-RELATED
OFFENSES AND SUBSEQUENTLY CONVICTED OF VIOLENT
FELONIES.
No payment may be made from the Anti-Weaponization Fund announced by the Department of Justice on May 18, 2026, to any individual who was pardoned for an offense relating to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and was subsequently convicted of a violent felony.
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SA 5583. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND FOR
INDIVIDUALS PARDONED FOR JANUARY 6-RELATED
OFFENSES AND SUBSEQUENTLY CONVICTED OF
KIDNAPPING OR UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT.
No payment may be made from the Anti-Weaponization Fund announced by the Department of Justice on May 18, 2026, to any individual who was pardoned for an offense relating to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and was subsequently convicted of kidnapping or unlawful restraint.
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SA 5584. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND FOR
INDIVIDUALS PARDONED FOR JANUARY 6-RELATED
OFFENSES AND SUBSEQUENTLY CONVICTED OF FIREARM
OFFENSES.
No payment may be made from the Anti-Weaponization Fund announced by the Department of Justice on May 18, 2026, to any individual who was pardoned for an offense relating to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and was subsequently convicted of a firearm offense.
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SA 5585. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDING.
The $1,776,000,000 made available to fund the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" established by the Attorney General on May 18, 2026, shall be reallocated to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.).
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SA 5586. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. AUDIT OF ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND.
Not less frequently than once every 90 days, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an audit of the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" established by the Attorney General on May 18, 2026, to ensure transparency and oversight of how Federal funds are being used and distributed.
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SA 5587. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDS BEING USED TO PAY
THE PRESIDENT OR HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS.
(a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to pay President Trump or his immediate family members as part of any legal settlement with the Federal Government.
(b) Prohibition on Creation of Funding.--No Federal funds may be used establish or maintain any commission, fund, including the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" established by the Attorney General on May 18, 2026, or mechanism intended to compensate any individual described in subsection (a).
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SA 5588. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ____. PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM BEARING THE COSTS OF
RAPID DATA CENTER EXPANSION.
Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may not approve any tariff, rate, or charge that would have the effect of shifting costs attributable to a data center, including the costs of any transmission or grid upgrades required as a result of the interconnection of a data center to the electric grid, to residential or small commercial ratepayers.
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SA 5589. Mr. KAINE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CONDUCT IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS INVOLVING MORE THAN TEN
INDIVIDUALS.
None of the funds made available under this Act may be used to conduct immigration enforcement actions involving more than ten individuals unless U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection inform and deconflict with local law enforcement agencies in the jurisdictions in which such enforcement actions will take place.
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SA 5590. Mr. KAINE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO ELIMINATE BACKLOG OF
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION APPLICATIONS AND
PETITIONS.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, of the amounts made available to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under this title, $100,000,000 shall be transferred to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to eliminate the backlog of immigration and naturalization applications and petitions.
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SA 5591. Mr. KAINE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON IMPLEMENTING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THAT ESTABLISHES THE ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND.
The Department of Justice may not implement the settlement agreement announced on May 18, 2026, that establishes the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
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SA 5592. Mr. KAINE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON IMPLEMENTING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THAT ESTABLISHES THE ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND.
The Department of Justice may not implement the settlement agreement announced on May 18, 2026, that establishes the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
SEC. __. CHILD CARE FUNDING.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,776,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for purposes of carrying out the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9857 et seq.).
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SA 5593. Mr. KAINE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON IMPLEMENTING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THAT ESTABLISHES THE ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND.
The Department of Justice may not implement the settlement agreement announced on May 18, 2026, that establishes the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
SEC. ____. APPROPRIATION FOR THE RURAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
OUTREACH PROGRAM.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes of carrying out the rural health care services outreach program.
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SA 5594. Mr. KAINE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON IMPLEMENTING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THAT ESTABLISHES THE ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND.
The Department of Justice may not implement the settlement agreement announced on May 18, 2026, that establishes the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
SEC. __. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDING.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary
of Agriculture for fiscal year 2026 to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) $1,776,000,000, to remain available until expended.
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SA 5595. Mr. KAINE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON IMPLEMENTING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THAT ESTABLISHES THE ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND.
The Department of Justice may not implement the settlement agreement announced on May 18, 2026, that establishes the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
SEC. __. LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,776,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for purposes of carrying out the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq.).
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SA 5596. Mr. KAINE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON IMPLEMENTING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THAT ESTABLISHES THE ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND.
The Department of Justice may not implement the settlement agreement announced on May 18, 2026, that establishes the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
SEC. _____. APPROPRIATION FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE
HOUSING PROGRAM.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,776,000,000 for the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program under Section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19)).
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SA 5597. Mr. KAINE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN NONPROSECUTION AGREEMENTS.
A Department of Justice nonprosecution agreement shall have no force or effect if the agreement--
(1) is made with--
(A) a President or Vice President; or
(B) a spouse or child of an individual described in subparagraph (A); and
(2) permanently bars further prosecution or other Federal efforts to recover lost tax revenue.
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SA 5598. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON RELIEF FROM ANTI-WEAPONIZATION
FUND FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS.
The "Anti-Weaponization Fund", established as part of the settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, No. l:26-cv-20609 (S.D. Fla.), shall be prohibited from providing any form of relief in relation to any claim for which a cause of action was established pursuant to the amendments made by section 213 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 (division C of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-37; 139 Stat. 585)).
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SA 5599. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 1__. APPROPRIATION TO INTERDICT FIREARMS BEING ILLEGALLY
TRAFFICKED OUT OF THE UNITED STATES.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $100,000,000 to the Secretary of Homeland Security, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to interdict firearms being illegally trafficked out of the United States and disrupt the flow of illicit weapons to Mexico and the Northern Triangle.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,350,000,000.
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SA 5600. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
(a) Offset.--Notwithstanding section 202, the amount appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under that section shall be $30,975,000,000.
(b) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $100,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2029, to coordinate with the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the Department of State to interdict illicit fentanyl-related substances in the United States.
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SA 5601. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 1__. APPROPRIATION FOR BACKLOG REDUCTION AND EXPEDITED
PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS BY U.S. CITIZENSHIP
AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000,000 to the Secretary of Homeland Security, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for backlog reduction and expedited application processing by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $6,450,000,000.
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SA 5602. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 1__. APPROPRIATION TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000 to the Secretary of Homeland Security, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to enhance law enforcement operations to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,250,000,000.
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SA 5603. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.
(a) Offset.--Notwithstanding section 202 of this title, the amount appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under that section shall be $30,875,000,000.
(b) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to monitor and investigate terrorist threats to places of worship and collaborate with law enforcement partners to deter extremist violence.
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SA 5604. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. ANTITRUST DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE.
(a) Offset.--Notwithstanding section 202 of this title, the amount appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security under that section shall be $30,875,000,000.
(b) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2029, to combat rising consumer prices stemming from anticompetitive practices.
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SA 5605. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
(a) Offset.--Notwithstanding section 202 of this title, the amount appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under that section shall be $30,875,000,000.
(b) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Attorney General for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for DNA backlog and crime lab improvements to strengthen and improve Federal and State DNA collection and analysis systems.
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SA 5606. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CARRY OUT ANY ASPECT
OF THE EAST WING MODERNIZATION PROJECT.
(a) Definition of East Wing Modernization Project.--In this section, the term "East Wing Modernization Project" means the project with the file number 8733 entitled "East Wing Modernization Project" for which the preliminary and final site and building plans were approved by the National Capital Planning Commission on April 2, 2026.
(b) Prohibition.--None of the funds made available by this Act may be used for purposes relating to any aspect of the East Wing Modernization Project.
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SA 5607. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 1__. APPROPRIATION TO REUNITE VETERANS AND SEPARATED
FAMILY MEMBERS, INCLUDING MINOR CHILDREN.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $400,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to reunite veterans and separated family members, including minor children.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,050,000,000.
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SA 5608. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION TO MONITOR PESTS AND PATHOGENS
AFFECTING SPECIALTY CROPS.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Customs and Border Patrol and the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to research and deploy surveillance technologies and systems to monitor imports for pests and pathogens that would impact domestic production of specialty crops.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $6,950,000,000.
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SA 5609. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 1__. APPROPRIATION TO IDENTIFY AND ESTABLISH OPENINGS
AND CROSSING INFRASTRUCTURE TO REDUCE HUMAN-
WILDLIFE CONFLICT BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO
MIGRATION AND RANGE EXPANSION.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to work with the Department of the Interior and the Department of Transportation to identify and establish openings and crossing infrastructure to reduce human-wildlife conflict by removing barriers to migration and range expansion.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $6,450,000,000.
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SA 5610. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION TO ADDRESS NEW WORLD SCREWWORM FLIES.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Customs and Border Patrol and the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to remain available until September 30, 2029--
(1) $1,000,000,000 to support the immediate construction of a second domestic New World screwworm fly rearing facility and 2 or more additional domestic New World screwworm fly dispersal facilities along the U.S.-Mexico border;
(2) $500,000,000 to research and deploy surveillance technologies and systems to monitor for New World screwworm flies and other emerging animal health diseases along the U.S.-Mexico border, including in wildlife populations and pets; and
(3) $500,000,000 to provide economic assistance to Federally approved livestock marketing facilities and attendant businesses and supply chains that have been economically harmed by the New World Screwworm outbreak and the closure of cattle crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $5,450,000,000.
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SA 5611. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 1__. APPROPRIATION TO IDENTIFY DISEASES WITH A HIGH
CHANCE OF ZOONOTIC SPILLOVER, ILLEGALLY
TRAFFICKED AND POACHED WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE
PRODUCTS, AND ILLEGALLY TRANSPORTED INVASIVE
PLANT AND WILDLIFE SPECIES.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to hire and train personnel to identify diseases with a high chance of zoonotic spillover in shipments of wildlife and animal products, to identify illegally trafficked and poached wildlife and wildlife products, and to identify illegally transported invasive plant and wildlife species.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $6,450,000,000.
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SA 5612. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. APPROPRIATION FOR OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.
(a) Reduction in Amounts Appropriated.--Notwithstanding section 202, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $30,875,000,000.
(b) Appropriation for Office on Violence Against Women.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Attorney General for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the Office on Violence Against Women to increase support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
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SA 5613. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 1__. APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE REFUGEE AND ENTRANT
ASSISTANCE.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000,000
to the Secretary of Homeland Security, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to provide refugee and entrant assistance, including transitional and medical services, refugee support services, support for victims of trafficking, support for unaccompanied children, and support for survivors of torture.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $6,450,000,000.
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SA 5614. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR INTERDICTION OF ILLICIT VAPING
DEVICES.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $100,000,000 to the Secretary of Homeland Security, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to interdict illicit vaping devices, such as unauthorized e-cigarettes produced in the People's Republic of China.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,350,000,000.
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SA 5615. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 1__. APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE POST-RELEASE SERVICES,
LEGAL SERVICES, AND CHILD ADVOCATES.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to provide post-release services, legal services, and child advocates.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $6,450,000,000.
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SA 5616. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR IMMIGRATION OFFICER TRAINING.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $100,000,000 to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to train immigration officers to be able to recognize and accept identification documents issued by Tribal governments as equivalent to any identification issued by the Federal Government.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,350,000,000.
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SA 5617. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR TRAINING BORDER PATROL AGENTS TO
BE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000 to the Chief of U.S. Border Patrol, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to train and certify Border Patrol agents as emergency medical technicians.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,250,000,000.
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SA 5618. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR DETERRING EXTREMIST VIOLENCE.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000 to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the Department of Homeland Security to monitor and investigate white nationalist propaganda networks and collaborate with law enforcement partners to deter extremist violence.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,250,000,000.
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SA 5619. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCREENINGS OF ASYLUM
SEEKERS.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000 to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the Office of Health Security of the Department of Homeland Security to hire and deploy additional public health professionals to screen asylum seekers for infectious diseases, including measles and hantavirus, and to provide vaccinations and treatment when necessary.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,250,000,000.
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR TRACKING COERCIVE ECONOMIC
PRACTICES OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY IN THE
UNITED STATES.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $400,000,000 to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the Department of Homeland Security to map, track, and expose propaganda, and coercive economic practices of the Chinese Communist Party in the United States.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,050,000,000.
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SA 5621. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR THE ELECTION SECURITY PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000 to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the Election Security Program at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,250,000,000.
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SA 5622. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR THE SHELTER AND SERVICES PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000 to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the Department of Homeland Security to provide assistance through the Shelter and Services Program.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,250,000,000.
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SA 5623. Mr. VAN HOLLEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON CARRYING OUT ORDER RELATING TO THE
RELEASE OF CLAIMS IN TRUMP V. INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICE.
No Federal funds may be used to carry out the order of the Attorney General relating to the tax returns of the President, his family, and his interests in the Settlement Agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, No. 1:26-cv-20609 (S.D. Fla.), issued on May 19, 2026.
SA 5624. Mr. LUJAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 301. REALLOCATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR U.S. CUSTOMS AND
BORDER PROTECTION AND U.S. IMMIGRATION AND
CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE TAX-FREE BONUSES
TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND DISABLED
VETERANS.
(a) Bonuses for Members of the Armed Forces and Disabled Veterans.--
(1) In general.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Defense for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $30,000,000,000 to provide a one-time bonus to--
(A) each member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty or full-time National Guard duty as of the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(B) each veteran with a disability rated as not less than 10 percent disabling by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
(2) Tax-free status.--A bonus paid under paragraph (1) shall not be considered income for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Active duty; full-time national guard duty.--The terms "active duty" and "full-time National Guard duty" have the meanings given those terms in section 101(d) of title 10, United States Code.
(B) Veteran.--The term "veteran" has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.
(b) Reduction in Appropriations.--
(1) U.S. customs and border protection.--The amount appropriated to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection--
(A) by section 101 is reduced by $7,500,000,000; and
(B) by section 201 is reduced by $7,500,000,000.
(2) U.S. immigration and customs enforcement.--The amount appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement--
(A) by section 102 is reduced by $7,500,000,000; and
(B) by section 202 is reduced by $7,500,000,000.
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SA 5625. Mr. LUJAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
(a) Offset.--Notwithstanding section 202 of this title, the amount appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under that section shall be $30,975,000,000.
(b) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Attorney General for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $100,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the Health Care Fraud Strike Force Program of the Department of Justice to hold providers accountable for their involvement in health care fraud schemes.
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SA 5626. Mr. LUJAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT CLAIMS.
(a) Offset.--Notwithstanding section 202 of this title, the amount appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under that section shall be $31,064,000,000.
(b) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Civil Division of the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $11,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2029, for the processing of claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101-426).
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SA 5627. Mr. LUJAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
(a) Offset.--Notwithstanding section 202 of this title, the amount appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under that section shall be $30,975,000,000.
(b) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Attorney General for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $100,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for initiatives under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program such as peer support and training for law enforcement officers.
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SA 5628. Mr. LUJAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR HERMIT'S PEAK/CALF CANYON FIRE
COMPENSATION.
(a) Reduction in Amounts Appropriated.--Notwithstanding sections 104 and 203, the amount appropriated under each of those sections shall each be reduced by $2,500,000,000.
(b) Appropriation to FEMA.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $5,000,000,000, to provide compensation to victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire under the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act (Public Law 117-180; 136 Stat. 2168).
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SA 5629. Mr. PADILLA (for himself and Mr. Whitehouse) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. JUDGMENT FUND TRANSPARENCY FOR PAYOUTS TO JANUARY 6
RIOTERS.
(a) Transparency Requirement.--Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(e) Unless the disclosure of such information is otherwise prohibited by law or court order, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to the public on a website, as soon as practicable, but not later than 30 days after the date on which a payment under this section is tendered to compensate any individual based on a claim relating to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, the following information with regard to that payment:
"(1) The name of the specific agency or entity whose actions gave rise to the claim or judgment.
"(2) The name of the plaintiff or claimant.
"(3) The name of counsel for the plaintiff or claimant.
"(4) The amount paid representing principal liability and any amounts paid representing any ancillary liability, including attorney fees, costs, and interest.
"(5) A brief description of the facts that gave rise to the claim.
"(6) The name of the agency that submitted the claim.".
(b) Implementation.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall implement the amendment made by this section beginning not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
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SA 5630. Mr. MARKEY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SECTION 1. FUNDING TO OFFSET DIESEL FUEL COST HIKES.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $69,545,000,000 for fiscal year 2026, to remain available until September 30, 2027, to establish a diesel fuel fund to promote national security and emergency resilience by providing payments to commercial users of diesel fuel, including agricultural, fishing, and transport users, to defray cost hikes in diesel fuel directly relating to recent global oil market disruptions.
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SA 5631. Mr. VAN HOLLEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS.
The Anti-Weaponization Fund established by the Attorney General on May 18, 2026, any successor funds, shall be disbanded and any funds transferred to such funds shall be made available for payments pursuant to section 1304 of title 31, United States Code.
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SA 5632. Mr. VAN HOLLEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table: as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS.
No funds from the Anti-Weaponization Fund arising pursuant to the settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, No. 1:26-cv-20609 (S.D. Fla.), or any successor fund, shall be used to provide any payment to an individual convicted of--
(1) a crime against a child;
(2) assaulting a police officer;
(3) sexual assault; or
(4) a crime of violence.
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SA 5633. Mr. VAN HOLLEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS.
No funds from the Anti-Weaponization Fund arising pursuant to the settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, No. 1:26-cv-20609 (S.D. Fla.), or any successor fund, shall be used to provide any payment to a former or current Member of Congress.
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SA 5634. Mr. VAN HOLLEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS.
No Federal funds shall be used to provide any payment or settlement relating to an administrative tort claim to an individual convicted of a crime relating to the events at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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SA 5635. Mr. VAN HOLLEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS.
None of the funds made available by this Act or any other Act may be used by an employee of the Department of Justice to recommend a pardon for any individual who is a known associate of Jeffrey Epstein.
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SA 5636. Mr. KING (for himself and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Strike title I and insert the following:
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TITLE I--COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
SEC. 101. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION PERSONNEL.
(a) Personnel.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $7,774,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to hire, pay, train, and equip Border Patrol agents and Border Patrol support personnel to conduct functions other than immigration enforcement and customs functions.
(b) Restriction.--None of the funds made available by subsection (a) may be used to recruit, hire, or train personnel for the duties of processing coordinators after October 31, 2028.
SEC. 102. U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $5,674,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to hire, pay, train, and equip Homeland Security Investigations agents and support personnel and to provide other necessary expenses for Homeland Security Investigations' mission support and operations and maintenance, of which $108,500,000 shall be used to hire, pay, and equip additional child exploitation investigators and forensics analysts at the Victim Identification Laboratory of the Child Exploitation Investigations Unit of Homeland Security Investigations and at the Homeland Security Investigations offices of the Special Agent in Charge to support the identification and rescue of victims of child sexual exploitation and abuse, and to train such personnel and State and local law enforcement regarding identifying victims of child sexual exploitation and abuse within the Homeland Security Investigations Cyber Crimes Center, except that funds provided in this section shall be used for functions other than those related to Homeland Security Investigations' immigration enforcement and customs enforcement missions.
SEC. 103. BORDER SECURITY, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCREENING.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to remain available until September 30, 2029, $3,450,000,000 for the following:
(1) Procurement and integration of new nonintrusive inspection equipment and associated civil works, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other innovative technologies, as well as other mission support, to combat the entry or exit of illicit narcotics at ports of entry and along the southwest, northern, and maritime borders.
(2) Air and Marine operations' upgrading and procurement of new platforms for rapid air and marine response capabilities.
(3) Upgrades and procurement of border surveillance technologies along the southwest, northern, and maritime borders.
(4) Necessary expenses, including the deployment of technology, relating to the biometric entry and exit system under section 7208 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (8 U.S.C. 1365b).
(5) Enhancing border security by combating drug trafficking, including fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, at the southwest, northern, and maritime borders.
(6) Necessary expenses for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's mission support and operations and maintenance for functions other than those related to its immigration enforcement and customs missions.
(b) Restrictions.--None of the funds made available under subsection (a) may be used for the procurement or deployment of surveillance towers along the southwest border and northern border that have not been tested and accepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to deliver autonomous capabilities.
(c) Definition of Autonomous.--In this section, with respect to capabilities, the term "autonomous" means a system designed to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, or other algorithms to accurately detect, identify, classify, and track items of interest in real time such that the system can make operational adjustments without the active engagement of personnel or continuous human command or control.
SEC. 104. ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
APPROPRIATIONS.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there are appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,500,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes provided in this title.
SEC. 105. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CONDUCT IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES ON PROPERTY OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
None of the funds made available under this title may be used to conduct immigration enforcement activities on property of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including hospitals and community-based outpatient clinics of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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SA 5637. Mr. MARKEY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SECTION 1. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the National Institutes of Health for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $69,545,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2027.
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SA 5638. Mr. WARNOCK submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SA 5639. Mr. WARNOCK submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SA 5640. Mr. WARNOCK submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR WAREHOUSES TO BE
USED AS IMMIGRATION DETENTION FACILITIES.
None of the funds made available under this Act may be used to acquire, construct, renovate, or expand any warehouse to be used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as an immigrant detention facility.
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SA 5641. Mr. WARNOCK submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 202. U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $31,074,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the following purposes:
(1) Hiring, paying, and equipping.--Hiring, paying, and equipping U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel and the personnel for all its directorates, including officers, agents, investigators, attorneys and support staff, to carry out immigration enforcement activities.
(2) Transportation.--Funding for transportation costs and related costs associated with alien departure or removal operations.
(3) Information technology.--Funding for information technology maintenance and sustainment to support enforcement and removal operations, including improvements to fee collections and body-worn cameras.
(4) Facility maintenance and sustainment.--Funding for facility maintenance and sustainment to support enforcement and removal operations.
(5) Fleet maintenance and sustainment.--Funding for fleet maintenance and sustainment to support enforcement and removal operations.
(6) 287(g) agreements.--Supporting coordination with state and local authorities by expanding, facilitating, and implementing agreements under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)).
(7) Office of the principal legal advisor.--Hiring and paying attorneys and the necessary support staff within the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor to represent the Department in immigration enforcement and removal proceedings.
(8) Operation and maintenance.--Necessary expenses for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's mission support, including awards, and operations and maintenance for its immigration enforcement functions.
(9) Operations by u.s. immigration and customs enforcement to arrest released covered unlawful aliens.--
(A) In general.--Not less than $350,000,000 for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for necessary expenses, in accordance with existing law, of detainer management, detainer issuance, custodial transfer, release monitoring, transportation, and arrests of covered unlawful aliens encountered in jurisdictions that are not qualified cooperating jurisdictions, except that no Indian tribal government shall be treated as a jurisdiction that is not a qualified cooperating jurisdiction for purposes of this subparagraph.
(B) Qualified cooperating jurisdiction defined.--In this paragraph, the term "qualified cooperating jurisdiction" means a State or political subdivision of a State that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act--
(i) is party to a written agreement in effect under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)); or
(ii) has in effect, and has filed with the Secretary in such form and manner as the Secretary may prescribe, a certification that such State or political subdivision is in compliance with section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373) and section 434 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1644).
(C) Limitation on use of funds.--None of the funds appropriated pursuant to this paragraph may be used, except as required by existing law, to release, parole, place on alternatives to detention, transport for purposes of release, or otherwise facilitate the release into the community of any covered unlawful alien encountered.
(D) Covered unlawful alien defined.--In this paragraph, the term "covered unlawful alien" means an adult alien who--
(i) is described in section 236(c)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)(1));
(ii) is inadmissible under section 212(a)(2) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2));
(iii) is deportable under section 237(a)(2) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2));
(iv) following an arrest, charge, booking, or conviction for a criminal offense under Federal, State, or local law, other than a minor traffic offense, is the subject of an immigration detainer, notice request, or custody-transfer request issued by the Department of Homeland Security pursuant to section 236, 241(a), or 287 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1226, 1231(a), or 1357); or
(v) has been charged with or convicted of an offense described in section 275 or 276 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1325 or 1326).
(b) Limitation.--There is $50,000,000 appropriated for training for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel that is not less extensive than the curricula and hours of training required for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel on January 1, 2024.
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SA 5642. Mr. WARNOCK submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 202. U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $31,074,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the following purposes:
(1) Hiring, paying, and training.--Hiring, paying, training, and equipping U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel and the personnel for all its directorates, including officers, agents, investigators, attorneys and support staff, to carry out immigration enforcement activities.
(2) Transportation.--Funding for transportation costs and related costs associated with alien departure or removal operations.
(3) Information technology.--Funding for information technology maintenance and sustainment to support enforcement and removal operations, including improvements to fee collections and body-worn cameras.
(4) Facility maintenance and sustainment.--Funding for facility maintenance and sustainment to support enforcement and removal operations.
(5) Fleet maintenance and sustainment.--Funding for fleet maintenance and sustainment to support enforcement and removal operations.
(6) 287(g) agreements.--Supporting coordination with state and local authorities by expanding, facilitating, and implementing agreements under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)).
(7) Office of the principal legal advisor.--Hiring and paying attorneys and the necessary support staff within the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor to represent the Department in immigration enforcement and removal proceedings.
(8) Operation and maintenance.--Necessary expenses for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's mission support, including awards, and operations and maintenance for its immigration enforcement functions.
(9) Operations by u.s. immigration and customs enforcement to arrest released covered unlawful aliens.--
(A) In general.--Not less than $350,000,000 for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for necessary expenses, in accordance with existing law, of detainer management, detainer issuance, custodial transfer, release monitoring, transportation, and arrests of covered unlawful aliens encountered in jurisdictions that are not qualified cooperating jurisdictions, except that no Indian tribal government shall be treated as a jurisdiction that is not a qualified cooperating jurisdiction for purposes of this subparagraph.
(B) Qualified cooperating jurisdiction defined.--In this paragraph, the term "qualified cooperating jurisdiction" means a State or political subdivision of a State that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act--
(i) is party to a written agreement in effect under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)); or
(ii) has in effect, and has filed with the Secretary in such form and manner as the Secretary may prescribe, a certification that such State or political subdivision is in compliance with section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373) and section 434 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1644).
(C) Limitation on use of funds.--None of the funds appropriated pursuant to this paragraph may be used, except as required by existing law, to release, parole, place on alternatives to detention, transport for purposes of release, or otherwise facilitate the release into the community of any covered unlawful alien encountered.
(D) Covered unlawful alien defined.--In this paragraph, the term "covered unlawful alien" means an adult alien who--
(i) is described in section 236(c)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)(1));
(ii) is inadmissible under section 212(a)(2) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2));
(iii) is deportable under section 237(a)(2) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2));
(iv) following an arrest, charge, booking, or conviction for a criminal offense under Federal, State, or local law, other than a minor traffic offense, is the subject of an immigration detainer, notice request, or custody-transfer request issued by the Department of Homeland Security pursuant to section 236, 241(a), or 287 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1226, 1231(a), or 1357); or
(v) has been charged with or convicted of an offense described in section 275 or 276 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1325 or 1326).
(b) Detainee Services.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $50,000,000 for detainee services to increase standards of care and ensure access to medical care, disability accommodations, adequate nutrition, legal services, and translation services in detention facilities, to remain available until September 30, 2029.
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SA 5643. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING FOR RESTRICTIONS ON
COMMERCIAL NAVIGATION THROUGH THE STRAIT OF
HORMUZ.
No funds may be used to implement, facilitate, or enforce any agreement that recognizes the ability of, authorizes, or permits the Government of Iran to impose tolls, transit fees, permitting requirements, or other restrictions on commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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SA 5644. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _. RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR WORK PERFORMED ON LEGAL
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
(a) In General.--The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended--
(1) in section 3 (29 U.S.C. 203), by adding at the end the following:
"(z) `Legal public holiday' means any legal public holiday specified in section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code."; and
(2) by inserting after section 7 (29 U.S.C. 207) the following:
"SEC. 8. RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR WORK PERFORMED ON LEGAL
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
"No employer shall employ an employee who in any workweek is engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, or is employed in an enterprise engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, for work performed on a legal public holiday unless such employee receives compensation for such work at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate (as determined under section 7(e)) at which the employee is employed.".
(b) Exclusion From Compensation Creditable Towards Overtime Compensation.--Section 7(h)(2) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 207(h)(2)) is amended by inserting "(other than for work performed on a legal public holiday as required under section 8)" after "(6)".
(c) Exemptions.--Section 13(f) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(f)) is amended by striking "6, 7, 11, and 12" and inserting "6, 7, 8, 11, and 12".
(d) Prohibited Acts; Enforcement.--The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended--
(1) in section 15(a) (29 U.S.C. 215(a))--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking "section 6 or section 7," and inserting "section 6, 7, or 8,"; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking "section 6 or section 7," and inserting "section 6, 7, or 8,";
(2) in section 16 (29 U.S.C. 216)--
(A) in subsection (b)--
(i) by striking "section 6 or section 7" each place it appears and inserting "section 6, 7, or 8";
(ii) by striking "their unpaid minimum wages, or the unpaid overtime compensation," and inserting "their unpaid minimum wages, unpaid overtime compensation, or unpaid legal public holiday compensation,"; and
(iii) by inserting "or unpaid legal public holiday compensation" after "the amount of unpaid overtime compensation";
(B) in subsection (c)--
(i) in the first sentence--
(I) by striking "the unpaid minimum wages or the unpaid overtime compensation" and inserting "the unpaid minimum wages, unpaid overtime compensation, or unpaid legal public holiday compensation";
(II) by striking "section 6 or 7" and inserting "section 6, 7, or 8"; and
(III) by striking "such unpaid minimum wages or unpaid overtime compensation" and inserting "such unpaid minimum wages, unpaid overtime compensation, or unpaid legal public holiday compensation";
(ii) in the second sentence, by striking "unpaid minimum wages or overtime compensation" inserting "unpaid minimum wages, unpaid overtime compensation, or unpaid legal public holiday compensation"; and
(iii) in the third sentence, by striking "unpaid minimum wages or unpaid overtime compensation under sections 6 and 7" and inserting "unpaid minimum wages, unpaid overtime compensation, or unpaid legal public holiday compensation under section 6, 7, or 8"; and
(C) in subsection (e)(2), by striking "section 6 or 7" and inserting "section 6, 7, or 8"; and
(3) in section 17 (29 U.S.C. 217), by striking "minimum wages or overtime compensation" and inserting "minimum wages, overtime compensation, or legal public holiday compensation".
(e) Relation to Other Laws.--Section 18 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 218) is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(c) No provision of this Act or of any order thereunder shall excuse noncompliance with any Federal or State law or municipal ordinance--
"(1) establishing a rate of compensation for work performed on a legal public holiday that is higher than the rate required under section 8; or
"(2) otherwise requiring compensation for work performed on any other holiday that is greater than the compensation required under this Act.".
(f) Additional Conforming Amendments.--
(1) In general.--The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended--
(A) in section 3(o) (29 U.S.C. 203(o)), by striking "sections 6 and 7" and inserting "sections 6, 7, and 8";
(B) in section 4(f), by striking "unpaid minimum wages, or unpaid overtime compensation," and inserting "unpaid minimum wages, unpaid overtime compensation, or unpaid legal public holiday compensation,"; and
(C) by repealing section 10 (29 U.S.C. 210).
(2) Statute of limitations.--Section 6 of the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 (29 U.S.C. 255) is amended by inserting "unpaid legal public holiday compensation," after "unpaid overtime compensation,".
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SA 5645. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON SURVEILLANCE-BASED PRICE SETTING AND
APPLICATION OF PROHIBITION ON SURVEILLANCE-
BASED PRICE SETTING TO AIR CARRIERS AND TICKET
AGENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the "One Fair Price Act of 2026".
(b) Surveillance-Based Price Setting.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), it shall be unlawful for a person to offer or charge different prices to different consumers for the same, or a substantially similar, product or service using, informed by, or based on, in whole or in part, surveillance data.
(2) Safe harbor.--
(A) In general.--The following shall not be considered surveillance-based price setting for purposes of paragraph (1) if the conditions of subparagraph (B) are met:
(i) A difference in price that is based solely on reasonable costs associated with providing the product or service to different consumers.
(ii) A bona fide discount that is offered to any member of a broadly defined group, including teachers, active duty personnel, veterans, senior citizens, or students.
(iii) A bona fide discount that is offered to any consumer who affirmatively and knowingly enrolls in a loyalty program.
(B) Conditions for exception.--The conditions described in this subparagraph are the following:
(i) Any basis for a difference in reasonable costs associated with providing a product or service to different consumers is disclosed to the consumer prior to purchase.
(ii) Any eligibility condition or criteria for receiving or earning a bona fide discount is clearly and conspicuously disclosed.
(iii) Any bona fide discount is offered uniformly to any consumer who meets the disclosed eligibility conditions or criteria.
(iv) Any surveillance data used solely to offer or administer a bona fide discount is not used for any other purpose, including profiling, targeted advertising, or individualized price setting.
(v) Any loyalty program that allows a user to accrue and exchange points, credits, or any similar nonmonetary system of value for a product or service does not charge a different price for those points, credits, or similar nonmonetary system of value to different consumers for the same or substantially similar product or service.
(3) Inapplicability to insurance or credit products.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall not apply to the business of insurance or any credit product.
(c) Enforcement by the Commission.--
(1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices; unfair methods of competition.--A violation of subsection (b) or a regulation promulgated under such subsection shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) and as a violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)) regarding unfair methods of competition.
(2) Powers of the commission.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), the Commission shall enforce subsection (b) and any regulation promulgated under such subsection in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.
(B) Privileges and immunities.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), any person who violates such subsection or a regulation promulgated under such subsection shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act.
(C) Common carriers, nonprofit organizations, and air carriers.--Notwithstanding section 4, 5(a)(2), or 6 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44, 45(a)(2), 46) or any jurisdictional limitation of the Commission, the Commission shall also enforce subsection (b) or a regulation promulgated under subsection (b), in the same manner provided in subparagraphs (A) and (B), with respect to--
(i) common carriers subject to the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) and all Acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto;
(ii) organizations not organized to carry on business for their own profit or that of their members; and
(iii) air carriers and foreign air carriers subject to the Federal Aviation Act of 1958.
(D) Rulemaking.--
(i) In general.--The Commission may promulgate in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, such rules as may be necessary to carry out this section, including guidance regarding how to comply with subsection (b).
(ii) Small business concerns.--The Commission shall consider rules necessary to carry out this section as having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for purposes of chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the "Regulatory Flexibility Act").
(E) Authority preserved.--Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law.
(d) Actions by States.--
(1) In general.--In any case in which the attorney general of a State, or an official or agency 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 any person in an act or practice in violation of subsection (b) or a regulation promulgated under such subsection, the attorney general of the State, may as parens patriae, bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate State court or an appropriate district court of the United States to--
(A) enjoin such act or practice;
(B) enforce compliance with such subsection or such regulation;
(C) obtain, for each violation, the greater of--
(i) the actual monetary damages incurred from the violation; or
(ii) $3,000; or
(D) obtain, for each violation, any other restitution, penalties, and other legal or equitable relief as the court may deem appropriate.
(2) Rule of construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this subsection, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence.
(e) Private Right of Action.--
(1) In general.--An individual who has been injured by a person in violation of subsection (b) or a regulation promulgated under such subsection may bring a civil action against such person in an appropriate State court or an appropriate district court of the United States to--
(A) enjoin the violation;
(B) obtain, for each violation, the greater of--
(i) the actual monetary damages incurred from the violation; or
(ii) $3,000; or
(C) obtain, for each violation, any other restitution, penalties, and other legal or equitable relief as the court may deem appropriate.
(2) Willful violations.--If the court finds that the defendant acted willfully in committing a violation described in paragraph (1), the court may, in its discretion, increase the amount of the award to an amount equal to not more than 3 times the amount available under paragraph (1)(B).
(3) Prima facie case; rebuttal.--
(A) Prima facie case.--In any proceeding commenced pursuant to paragraph (1), the defendant shall be presumed to be in violation of subsection (b) if the plaintiff can demonstrate that--
(i) two or more individuals were offered different prices by the defendant for the same, or a substantially similar, product or service during the same, or a substantially similar, period of time; or
(ii) one individual was offered different prices by the defendant for the same, or a substantially similar, product or service during the same, or a substantially similar, period of time while using different means of viewing the price.
(B) Burden of rebutting prima facie case.--The defendant may rebut the presumption described in subparagraph (A) by demonstrating that the alleged difference in price was--
(i) not informed, in whole or in part, by surveillance data; or
(ii) fully explained by the safe harbors described in subsection (b)(2).
(4) Costs and attorney's fees.--The court shall award to a prevailing plaintiff in an action under this subsection the litigation costs of such action and reasonable attorney's fees, as determined by the court.
(5) Limitation.--An action may be commenced under this subsection not later than 5 years after the date on which the individual first discovered or had a reasonable opportunity to discover the violation.
(6) Nonexclusive remedy.--Bringing a civil action under this subsection shall be in addition to any other remedy available to the individual bringing such civil action.
(7) Invalidity of pre-dispute arbitration and joint action waivers.--Notwithstanding chapter 1 of title 9, United States Code (commonly known as the "Federal Arbitration Act"), or any other provision of law, a pre-dispute arbitration agreement or pre-dispute joint action waiver between a person in violation of subsection (b) and an individual is not valid or enforceable for purposes of the individual bringing a civil action against such person under this subsection.
(f) Joint Study and Report.--
(1) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (in this subsection referred to as the "Office of Advocacy"), in consultation with the Commission, shall conduct a joint study to evaluate the impact of this section on--
(A) small business concerns; and
(B) promoting competition between large and small business enterprises.
(2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the Office of Advocacy completes the study under paragraph (1), the Commission and the Office of Advocacy shall submit to Congress a report on such study, including any relevant findings and recommendations resulting from such study.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Bona fide discount.--The term "bona fide discount" means an offered price that is lower than the genuine price at which a product or service is widely offered to the public on a regular basis for a reasonably substantial period of time and not for the purpose of establishing a fictitious price to enable the subsequent offer of a reduction.
(2) Business of insurance; credit.--The terms "business of insurance" and "credit" have the meaning given such terms in section 1002 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5481).
(3) Commission.--The term "Commission" means the Federal Trade Commission.
(4) Genetic information.--The term "genetic information" has the meaning given such term in section 2791(d) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
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300gg-91(d)).
(5) Personal information.--The term "personal information" means any quality, feature, attribute, or trait of an individual, including any immutable characteristic (such as race and eye color), mutable characteristic (such as address, weight, citizenship, family, or parenthood status), genetic information, and any other information that could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual or household.
(6) Pre-dispute arbitration agreement.--The term "pre-dispute arbitration agreement" means any agreement to arbitrate a dispute that has not arisen at the time of making the agreement.
(7) Pre-dispute joint action waiver.--The term "pre-dispute joint action waiver" means an agreement, including as part of a pre-dispute arbitration agreement, that would prohibit, or waive the right of, one of the parties to the agreement to participate in a joint, class, or collective action in a judicial, arbitral, administrative, or other forum, concerning a dispute that has not arisen at the time of making the agreement.
(8) Price.--The term "price" means the amount charged or offered to a consumer in relation to a transaction, including any related cost and fee and any other material term of the transaction that has direct bearing on the amount paid by the consumer or the value of the product or service offered or provided to the consumer.
(9) Small business concern.--The term "small business concern"--
(A) has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632); and
(B) shall not include a small business concern involved in developing, training, or selling a product or service for the primary purpose of aiding a business to determine a price.
(10) Surveillance data.--The term "surveillance data"--
(A) means data that is related to the personal information, behavior, or biometrics of an individual; and
(B) includes data gathered, purchased, or otherwise acquired.
(h) Application of Prohibition on Surveillance-based Price Setting to Air Carriers and Ticket Agents.--
(1) In general.--Section 41712 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(d) Prohibition on Surveillance-Based Price Setting.--It shall be an unfair or deceptive practice under subsection (a) for an air carrier, foreign air carrier, or ticket agent to engage in surveillance-based price setting, as described in section 2(b) of the One Fair Price Act of 2026.".
(2) No preemption of consumer protection claims.--Section 41713(b)(4) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(D) No preemption of surveillance-based price setting claims.--Nothing in subparagraphs (A) through (C) may be construed--
"(i) to preempt, displace, or supplant any action for civil damages or injunctive relief based on a violation of section 2(b) of the One Fair Price Act of 2026; or
"(ii) to restrict the authority of any government entity, including an attorney general of a State, from bringing a legal claim on behalf of the citizens of the State with respect to any such violation.".
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SA 5646. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. Padilla, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Kelly, Mr. King, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Booker, Mr. Lujan, Ms. Hirono, Mrs. Murray, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Heinrich, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Hickenlooper, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Welch, Ms. Smith, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Kim, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Warren, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Fetterman, Mr. Markey, and Mr. Sanders) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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"SEC. 204. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS.
"None of the funds made available under this title may be used to arrest, detain, deport, or remove, for a violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), any individual who is reasonably believed to be a recipient of deferred action under the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals program pursuant to subpart C of part 236 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations, unless the individual no longer meets the requirements of such program, while such regulation remains in effect.".
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SA 5647. Mr. DURBIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 204. PROHIBITION ON USE OF CERTAIN FEDERAL FUNDS TO
CONDUCT IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES AT
SENSITIVE LOCATIONS.
None of the funds made available under this title may be used to conduct immigration enforcement activities at or near sensitive locations, including houses of worship, schools, hospitals, and domestic violence shelters.
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SA 5648. Mrs. MURRAY (for herself and Mr. Padilla) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT REFORMS.
(a) Immigration Facility Access.--
(1) In general.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, to the Department of Homeland Security may be used to prevent any of the following persons from entering, for the purpose of conducting oversight, any facility operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security used to detain or otherwise house aliens, or to make any temporary modification at any such facility that in any way alters what is observed by a visiting Member of Congress or such designated employee, compared to what would be observed in the absence of such modification:
(A) A Member of Congress; or
(B) An employee of the United States House of Representatives or the United States Senate designated by such a Member for the purposes of this section.
(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection may be construed to require a Member of Congress to provide prior notice of the intent to enter a facility described in subsection (a)(1) for the purpose of conducting oversight.
(3) Requests to enter.--With respect to individuals described in paragraph (1)(B), the Department of Homeland Security may require that a request be made at least 24 hours in advance of an intent to enter a facility described in paragraph (1).
(b) Arrest Warrant Requirements.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no law enforcement officer or immigration officer employed by, or acting under the authority of, the Department of Homeland Security may make a civil immigration arrest or seizure of an individual who is not a United States citizen (referred to in this subsection as a "noncitizen") unless such arrest or seizure is authorized by a warrant that meets the requirements of this subsection.
(2) Exception.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), a warrant shall--
(A) be served on the recipient with all accompanying documentation required by subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) at the time of arrest or seizure;
(B) accurately document individualized probable cause of the inadmissibility of the noncitizen under section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182) or removability under section 237 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1227) from the United States;
(C) be approved by a supervising officer at least 12 hours in advance of execution of the warrant; and
(D) be issued concurrently with, or based on a previously-issued notice to appear or conclusive evidence of an existing removal order.
(3) Rule of construction with respect to law enforcement authority.--
(A) In general.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the ability of a law enforcement officer or immigration officer employed by, or acting under the authority of, the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a warrantless arrest pursuant to section 287(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(a)(2) if--
(i) the arrest is within a reasonable distance from any external boundary of the United States; and
(ii)(I) the individual is--
(aa) subject to removal pursuant to section 236 or 238 of subparagraph (A),(B), (D), (E), or (F) of section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c), 1228(a), 1227(a)(4)(A), (B), (D), (E), (F)); or
(bb) has a final order of removal that is administratively final pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(47);
(II) or if there exists serious and extreme exigent circumstances that require the agent to reasonably determine that a warrantless arrest must be made.
(B) Exigent circumstances.--If a warrantless arrest is made due to serious and extreme exigent circumstances--
(i) those specific, particularized circumstances and probable cause to make the arrest pursuant to section 287(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(a)(2)) must be documented in the individual's Form I-213; and
(ii) the Form I-213 (Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien) must be promptly served on the individual.
(4) Review at hearing.--
(A) In general.--At any hearing or proceeding a magistrate judge is authorized to review whether a noncitizen was arrested or seized in violation of--
(i) the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States;
(ii) the requirements of section 287(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357(a)(2)); or
(iii) the requirements of this subsection.
(B) Right to review.--A noncitizen is entitled to--
(i) request the review described in subparagraph (A); and
(ii) an evidentiary hearing, where witnesses, documentation, and verbal testimony may be elicited or examined.
(5) Termination of removal proceedings.--
(A) In general.--After a review under paragraph (4), if the magistrate judge determines that the relevant arrest was in violation of the requirements described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of that paragraph, the Attorney General shall terminate removal proceedings of the noncitizen with prejudice, absent a change in material circumstances, unless the noncitizen affirmatively moves to continue proceedings.
(B) Evidence.--In the case where the proceeding is terminated, all evidence adduced in connection with such an arrest shall not serve as evidence of alienage or any other factor considered by an immigration judge in removal proceedings.
(6) Authority of immigration officers.--Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of an officer or employee under paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) of section 287(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(a)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5)).
(7) Warrant defined.--In this subsection, the term "warrant" means an administrative warrant and does not include a warrant issued by a Federal magistrate judge or any court created under article III of the Constitution of the United States.
(c) Body-worn Cameras.--
(1) In general.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts
and laws other than appropriations Acts, to the Department of Homeland Security may be used in contravention of the requirements of this subsection.
(2) Requirements.--
(A) Camera operation.--
(i) In general.--A law enforcement officer or immigration officer employed by, or acting under the authority of, the Department of Homeland Security performing civil immigration enforcement activities under the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)) shall operate Government issued body-worn cameras with sound and video recording capabilities such activities that involve approaching, pursuing, detaining, apprehending, or otherwise engaging with members of the public in a context that may require a custodial arrest, including any arrest, search, execution of a warrant, transport, perimeter control, or use-of-force incident.
(ii) Exception.--The requirement in clause (i) shall not apply to a law enforcement officer or immigration officer employed by, or acting under the authority of, the Department of Homeland Security, during an ongoing undercover operation if--
(I) such application would compromise the integrity of such operation; and
(II) the waiver of such requirement is documented in writing.
(B) Failure to comply.--Any interruption, deactivation, or failure to activate a camera described under this subsection during the civil immigration enforcement activities described in subparagraph (A)(i) shall be documented in writing and be subject to disciplinary review.
(C) Prohibition on use of funds personally identifiable information.--Funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, to the Department of Homeland Security shall not be used to collect personally identifiable information for the purposes of cataloguing, surveilling, documenting, targeting, arresting, or seizing individuals, including biometric and biographic information, based on speech protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States or for civil immigration enforcement purposes, unless--
(i) such information is used for identity verification purposes for trusted traveler programs and credentialing handled by the Department; and
(ii) no Government issued body-worn camera, Government-owned vehicle-mounted camera, or any other camera of the Department is equipped with, or able to employ, facial recognition technology.
(D) Use of funds for retention of footage.--Funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, to the Department of Homeland Security shall be used for the retention of footage from body-worn, vehicle-mounted, and other cameras used by law enforcement officers and immigration officers employed by, or acting under the authority of, the Department of Homeland Security, which shall include--
(i) retaining such footage for 4 years after the date on which the footage was recorded; and
(ii) during such period, permitted inspection of such footage by--
(I) any individual in such footage;
(II) the legal counsel of such individual; and
(III) any local, State, Tribal, or Federal official for the purpose of investigating or prosecuting a crime.
(3) Application.--The requirements in paragraph (2) shall apply to all Federal Government issued body-worn cameras, Federal Government owned vehicle-mounted cameras, and other cameras used by the Department of Homeland Security.
(4) Procedures for requesting footage.--All video footage of any interaction or event captured by a body-worn camera that is requested by a person not described under paragraph (2)(D)(ii) and identified with reasonable specificity shall be provided to such person in accordance with the procedures for requesting and providing Federal Government records set forth in section 552 of title 5, United States Code.
(5) Inspector general audit.--The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall--
(A) regularly audit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement for compliance with the requirements of this subsection;
(B) not later than 30 days after determining that a component of the Department of Homeland Security has failed to comply with the requirements of this subsection in a substantial manner, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on such failure to comply; and
(C) not later than 5 days after such submission, post the report on a public website of the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security.
(d) Training and Hiring Standards.--
(1) In general.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, to the Department of Homeland Security may be used in contravention of minimum hiring and training requirements and qualifications implemented at the Department of Homeland Security as of October 1, 2024.
(2) Report.--Quarterly, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the total number of law enforcement officers, disaggregated by component of the Department of Homeland Security, that have received certification for initial and recurring use of force training.
(3) Training requirement.--The use of force training described in paragraph (2) shall include de-escalation tactics and training on lethal and less than lethal weapons.
(e) Prohibition on Detention or Deportation of United States Citizens.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, to the Department of Homeland Security may be used by a law enforcement officer or an immigration officer employed by, or acting under the authority of, the Department of Homeland Security--
(1) to detain or seize a United States citizen, except pursuant to independent State or Federal criminal authority unrelated to civil immigration enforcement authorized under existing law; or
(2) to deport, remove, transfer for removal, or otherwise cause to be removed a United States citizen from the United States.
(f) Sensitive Locations.--
(1) In general.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, to the Department of Homeland Security may be used to carry out any civil immigration enforcement activities under the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)) that impede access to, occur at, within, or are directed at a person because the person is located at, entering, exiting, or attending a sensitive location.
(2) Exception.--
(A) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply if a judicial warrant is presented or where specific and articulable exigent circumstances require immediate action to prevent imminent death or serious bodily injury, and the basis for such exception is documented in writing.
(B) Exigent circumstance.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term "exigent circumstance" shall not include generalized public safety, flight risk, proximity to the border, or the existence of a civil administrative warrant.
(C) Notification.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall--
(i) not later than 30 days after carrying out an enforcement action under exigent circumstance, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a notification of any such enforcement action; and
(ii) not later than 5 days after submitting a notification, publish on a public website of the Department of Homeland Security such notification.
(3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Civil immigration enforcement activities.--The term "civil immigration enforcement activities" include arrest, seizure, request for identification, questioning, routine or spontaneous investigatory activity, surveillance, or waiting immediately outside of a sensitive location for the purpose of effecting a civil immigration enforcement action.
(B) Sensitive location.--The term "sensitive location" means--
(i) any medical or mental healthcare facility, including any hospital, health care practitioner's office, accredited health clinic, vaccination or testing site, emergent or urgent care facility, community health center, or veterans affairs hospital or medical center;
(ii) a public or private school, including any preschool, primary school, or secondary school, or other early childhood education program;
(iii) a school bus or school bus stop during periods when school children are present on the bus or at the stop;
(iv) any child care focused facility, including child care centers, before or after school care centers, foster care facilities, and group homes for children;
(v) a specific facility where Federally-declared disaster or emergency response relief, including supplies, food, water, or services, are being provided on a short-term basis;
(vi) a place of religious worship or the site of a funeral or wedding;
(vii) a courthouse, immigration court, or space primarily used for legal services or consultation related to a pending proceeding; or
(viii) a polling place during voting or election administration.
(g) End Racial Profiling.--
(1) In general.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, to the Department of Homeland Security may be used, by any law enforcement officer or immigration officer employed by, or acting under the authority of, the Department of Homeland Security to seize, detain, or arrest an individual, or subject an individual to routine or spontaneous investigatory activities on the basis of any of the following:
(A) The actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or ethnicity of the individual.
(B) The presence of the individual at a location associated with the recruitment or
transportation of individuals for informal or temporary employment, including bus stops, car washes, or agricultural sites.
(C) Participation by the individual in a particular hobby, leisure activity, job, or career.
(D) Use of Spanish or any language other than English, or use of English with an accent, by the individual.
(2) Review at hearing.--
(A) In general.--At any hearing or proceeding a magistrate judge is authorized to review whether a noncitizen was arrested or seized in violation of--
(i) the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; or
(ii) the requirements of this subsection.
(B) Right to review.--A noncitizen is entitled to--
(i) request the review described in subparagraph (A); and
(ii) an evidentiary hearing, where witnesses, documentation, and verbal testimony may be elicited or examined.
(3) Termination of removal proceedings.--
(A) In general.--After a review under paragraph (2), if the magistrate judge determines that the relevant arrest was in violation of the requirements described in clause (i) or (ii) of that paragraph, the Attorney General shall terminate removal proceedings of the noncitizen with prejudice, absent a change in material circumstances, unless the noncitizen affirmatively moves to continue proceedings.
(B) Evidence.--In the case where the proceeding is terminated, all evidence adduced in connection with such an arrest shall not serve as evidence of alienage or any other factor considered by an immigration judge in removal proceedings.
(h) Identification Requirements and Prohibition on Face Coverings.--
(1) In general.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, to the Department of Homeland Security shall be available to carry out civil immigration enforcement activities under the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)) unless law enforcement officers and immigration officers employed by, or acting under the authority of, the Department of Homeland Security involved in such activities--
(A) wear and visibly display appropriate identification, including visible numerical, last name and agency identifiers; and
(B) are prohibited from wearing a mask, face covering, or other implement that fully or partially obscures their face, unless such implement is medically necessary.
(2) Numerical identifiers.--
(A) Directory.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish and implement a publicly accessible directory of the Department of Homeland Security or a complaint process through which numerical identifiers described under this subsection shall be usable.
(B) Requirements.--Numerical identifiers shall--
(i) be deployed in carrying out civil immigration enforcement activities that--
(I) involve engaging with members of the public; and
(II) may require a custodial arrest, including any arrest, search, execution of a warrant, transport, or perimeter control;
(ii) clearly and legibly display the number of the immigration officer wearing such identifier;
(iii) be worn on the outermost garment;
(iv) be unobscured; and
(v) be of sufficient size and contrast to be readable by a person during an ordinary encounter.
(C) Disclosure.--Law enforcement officers and immigration officers employed by, or acting under the authority of, the Department of Homeland Security shall clearly verbalize, upon request, their agency and numerical identifier to any person with whom they are engaging in the official performance of their duties.
(D) Exceptions.--The requirements in clauses (ii) through (v) of subparagraph (B), subparagraph (C), and paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a law enforcement officer or immigration officer employed by, or acting under the authority of, the Department of Homeland Security during an ongoing undercover operation if--
(i) such application would compromise the integrity of such operation; and
(ii) the waiver of such requirement is documented in writing.
(E) Report.--
(i) Submission.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the implementation of subparagraph (A). and
(ii) Publication.--Not later than 5 days after the submission of the report require by clause (i), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall publish such report on a public website of the Department of Homeland Security.
(3) Protection of immigration officers under anti-doxing statute.--Section 119(b)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (C), by striking "; or" and inserting a semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or"; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
"(E) an immigration officer, as defined in section 101(a)(18) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
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(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit the reporting, recording, publication, or complaint-based disclosure of an officer's conduct, component, numerical identifier, or actions taken during an enforcement encounter in a public place or in any place where the person is lawfully present.
(i) Prohibition on Use of Funds to Withhold Evidence for Use-of-force Investigations.--
(1) In general.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, to the Secretary of Homeland Security may be used--
(A) to withhold evidence or any other record or information from an entity conducting an investigation of a use-of-force incident involving any law enforcement officer or immigration officer employed by, or acting under the authority of, the Department of Homeland Security resulting in the death or injury to any individual; or
(B) to otherwise interfere with, delay, or compromise such an investigation.
(2) Penalty.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any individual who knowingly withholds evidence or any other record or information from an entity conducting an investigation of a use-of-force incident involving any law enforcement officer or immigration officer employed by, or acting under the authority of, the Department of Homeland Security resulting in the death or injury to any individual, who knowingly otherwise interferes with, delays, or compromises such an investigation, or who knowingly participates in any activity to interfere with, delay, or compromise such an investigation shall be fined not more than $25,000, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, and permanently separated from employment with the Federal Government without benefits.
(j) Issuance of Standards Governing Use of Force by Covered Officers.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue, by regulation, minimum standards governing the use of force by a covered officer.
(2) Elements.--The standards required by paragraph (1), and the use of force policy of each covered agency, shall include, at minimum, the following:
(A) Instruction and operational direction on the proportional use of force, including a requirement that any use of force must be objectively reasonable under the totality of the circumstances and proportional to the threat and lawful objective.
(B) A requirement that covered officers shall use, if feasible and consistent with officer and public safety and after providing reasonable opportunity for individuals to submit to verbal commands, alternatives to force, including de-escalation tactics and techniques, before using force and during force encounters so as to reduce the need for force.
(C) A prohibition on chokeholds and carotid holds, except that if the head of a covered agency authorizes a chokehold in narrowly defined circumstances, the policy shall limit the use of a chokehold to circumstances in which the covered officer perceives an immediate threat of serious bodily injury or death to the officer or another individual.
(D) A provision that sets forth a duty requiring an on-duty covered officer who observes another covered officer engaging or attempting to engage in excessive use of force--
(i) to intervene to end the excessive use of force or attempted excessive use of force, if such intervention is reasonable based on the totality of the circumstances; and
(ii) to promptly report the observed conduct to a supervisor, the component's Office of Professional Responsibility (or equivalent), or another designated reporting channel.
(E) A provision that states that the duty to intervene described in subparagraph (D) shall apply only in a case in which the observing covered officer may intervene without jeopardizing the observing covered officer's health or safety or the health or safety of another individual.
(F) A provision that sets forth a duty to avoid intentionally and unreasonably occupying a position in which the officer has no alternative to using deadly force.
(G) A requirement that firearms shall not be discharged at a moving vehicle unless--
(i) an individual in the vehicle is threatening the officer or another individual with deadly force by means other than the vehicle; or
(ii)(I) the vehicle is operated in a manner deliberately intended to strike the officer or another individual; and
(II) all other reasonable means of defense have been exhausted or are not present or practical, including moving out of the path of the vehicle.
(H) A provision that sets forth a duty requiring a covered officer who knows, or in any case in which it is otherwise evident, that an individual who is detained, in custody, or otherwise subject to the covered officer's control is injured or requires medical attention to provide first aid or seek medical assistance if such action is reasonable based
on the totality of the circumstances and the covered officer may do so without jeopardizing health or safety.
(I) Instruction on the recognition of the evident symptoms and characteristics of an individual with a substance use disorder or a mental illness and appropriate responses to an individual exhibiting such symptoms or characteristics.
(J) A prohibition on deployment of lethal weapons or less-lethal tools or techniques for which the officer has not received training or for which the officer's annual training certification has lapsed.
(3) Provision of training.--The head of each covered agency shall provide initial and annual training to covered officers consistent with the standards issued under paragraph (1).
(4) Publication.--The head of each covered agency shall publish the use-of-force policy of the covered agency issued under this section on a publicly accessible website.
(5) Submission.--The head of each covered agency shall--
(A) provide to the Secretary of Homeland Security unredacted electronic copies of the use-of-force policy of the covered agency issued under this section, use of force handbooks, and any subsequent updates; and
(B) not less frequently than annually--
(i) in a manner prescribed by the Secretary of Homeland Security, certify to the Secretary of Homeland Security compliance with such policy; and
(ii) submit to the appropriate committees of Congress copies of such policy, handbooks, subsequent updates, and certifications.
(6) Limitation on use of funds.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, to the Secretary of Homeland Security may be obligated or expended for any domestic law enforcement or immigration enforcement operation involving more than 10 Department of Homeland Security law enforcement officers unless the designated operational commander establishes and documents rules of engagement-based operational controls that are consistent with, and implement, a use-of-force policy that complies with paragraphs (1) and (2) before such enforcement operation commences.
(7) Rules of engagement-based controls.--The rules of engagement-based controls described in paragraph (6)--
(A) shall be developed in advance for exigent circumstances;
(B) shall be documented in writing; and
(C) shall include, at a minimum, operational guidance requiring that any use of deadly force be based on a reasonable belief of an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury, consistent with the use-of-force policy and governing constitutional standards of the Department of Homeland Security.
(8) Documenation.--Documentation required under paragraphs (6) and (7) shall be maintained as an official Department of Homeland Security record and submitted to the appropriate committees of Congress and the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security before an enforcement operation described in paragraph (6) commences.
(9) Policies and procedures for certain investigations.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require the head of each covered agency to maintain written policies and procedures for the conduct and documentation of investigations in any case in which a covered officer's use of force results in--
(i) the death of any individual; or
(ii) the intentional discharge of a firearm that results in injury or death to any individual.
(B) Independent review.--Each investigation described in subparagraph (A) shall be subject to an independent review by an entity not within the chain of command of the involved officer and that has expertise in use-of-force investigations, which may include--
(i) the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security;
(ii) an investigative unit designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security that is organizationally independent of the involved component; or
(iii) any other Federal, State, local, or Tribal law enforcement entity that agrees to conduct the independent review under a memorandum of understanding.
(C) Report.--Not later than 45 days after an independent review under subparagraph (B) is completed, the reviewing entity shall submit a written independent report summarizing findings and recommendations to--
(i) the Secretary of Homeland Security;
(ii) the head of the covered agency concerned;
(iii) the Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties;
(iv) the appropriate committees of Congress; and
(v) the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security.
(10) Prohibition on use of funds to delay or deny emergency medical access.--None of the funds made available by this or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, to the Secretary of Homeland Security may be obligated or expended to delay or deny emergency medical access to an individual injured during a Department of Homeland Security-led enforcement action, absent an articulable and documented exigent threat to public safety.
(11) Corrective action plan.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which any lethal use-of-force incident occurs during a domestic enforcement operation, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, and post on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Homeland Security, any corrective action plan detailing policy revisions, training changes, and command accountability measures implemented in response to such incident.
(12) Prohibition on use of funds to contravene leave policies.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Secretary of Homeland Security by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, may be used in contravention of section 6329(b) of title 5, United States Code, or accompanying policies directing administrative and investigative leave as a result of a use-of-deadly-force incident under active investigation.
(13) Effect of failure to comply.--If the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security determines that a component of the Department of Homeland Security materially failed to comply with the requirements of this section, not less than 10 percent of all unobligated funds within the Operations and Support account of such component, as of October 1 of the subsequent fiscal year, shall immediately be unavailable for obligation or expenditure and may not be reprogrammed or transferred until corrective actions are implemented and documented and the Inspector General certifies to the appropriate committees of Congress that corrective actions have been so implemented and documented.
(14) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Chokehold.--The term "chokehold" means the prolonged application of force to the throat, windpipe, or airway
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(B) Covered agency.--The term "covered agency" means--
(i) U.S. Customs and Border Protection;
(ii) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement;
(iii) the Coast Guard;
(iv) the Transportation Security Administration;
(v) the United States Secret Service;
(vi) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; and
(vii) Federal Protective Service.
(C) Covered officer.--The term "covered officer" means a law enforcement officer or agent of the Department of Homeland Security, or an individual acting under such authority.
(D) Excessive use of force.--The term "excessive use of force" means a use of force that exceeds the degree of force permitted by law, this section, or the applicable policies issued under this section.
(E) Serious bodily injury.--The term "serious bodily injury" has the meaning given such term in section 2246 of title 18, United States Code.
(k) Enforcement of Detention Standards.--
(1) In general.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Secretary of Homeland Security by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, may be used to detain individuals at any facility operated by or for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including pursuant to a contract, intergovernmental service agreement, grant, cooperative agreement, or any other instrument of agreement that does not require compliance with a national detention standard requiring, at a minimum, access to adequate medical care, safe and sanitary conditions, and for immediate, confidential, and regular access when requested by a detained individual, to an attorney for the purposes of legal representation or consultation.
(2) Applicability.--Paragraph (1) shall apply only to facilities operating pursuant to a contract, intergovernmental service agreement, grant, cooperative agreement, or any other instrument of agreement with a period of performance or option period, whichever is initiated first, beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(3) Monthly report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every fifth business day of each month thereafter, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall publish a report on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Homeland Security that includes--
(i) a list of facilities that do not meet the requirements of paragraph (1); and
(ii) the three most recent evaluations for each facility described in that paragraph.
(B) Retention.--Each monthly report required by subparagraph (A) shall be archived on the same publicly accessible website on which the reports under that subparagraph are published.
(l) Prohibition on Collection and Retention of Personally Identifiable Information of Individuals Engaged in First Amendment Activities.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Secretary of Homeland Security by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, may be used to collect or store personally identifiable information, or to surveil, document, target, arrest, or detain individuals
who are exercising rights or participating in conduct or speech protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
(m) Search and Seizure Protections.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Secretary of Homeland Security by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, may be used to implement, administer, or otherwise carry out the activities and policies described in the memorandum issued by the Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement on May 12, 2025, entitled "Utilizing Form I-205, Warrant of Removal" or any successor or similar memorandum, policy, or guidance that purports that the Fourth Amendment standard for forced entry into private property be satisfied by an administrative warrant or other warrant issued by an executive branch official, or any warrant other than a warrant issued by a neutral and detached judicial officer or magistrate judge upon a finding of probable cause.
(n) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, the term "appropriate committees of Congress" includes--
(1) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.
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SA 5649. Mrs. MURRAY (for herself and Mr. Padilla) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 204. LIMITATIONS ON FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY.
(a) None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Homeland Security by this Act or by any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, may be used for any of the following:
(1) To place restraints on a woman in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security (including during transport, in a detention facility, or at an outside medical facility) who is pregnant or in post-delivery recuperation, except that--
(A) such prohibition shall not apply if--
(i) an appropriate official of the Department of Homeland Security makes an individualized determination that the woman--
(I) is a serious flight risk, and such risk cannot be prevented by other means; or
(II) poses an immediate and serious threat to harm herself or others that cannot be prevented by other means; or
(ii) a medical professional responsible for the care of the pregnant woman determines that the use of therapeutic restraints is appropriate for the medical safety of the woman; and
(B) if a pregnant woman is restrained pursuant to subparagraph (A)--
(i) only the safest and least restrictive restraints, as determined by the appropriate medical professional treating the woman, may be used;
(ii) in no case may restraints be used on a woman who is in active labor or delivery, and in no case may a pregnant woman be restrained in a face-down position with four-point restraints, on her back, or in a restraint belt that constricts the area of the pregnancy; and
(iii) a pregnant woman who is immobilized by restraints shall be positioned, to the maximum extent feasible, on her left side.
(2) To continue a delegation of law enforcement authority authorized under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)) if the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security determines that the terms of the agreement governing the delegation of authority have been materially violated.
(3) To reduce the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement attaches or liaisons at international U.S. embassies or consulates for the purposes of international investigations or partnerships with foreign law enforcement, except that such prohibition shall not apply to a reduction of presence in a specific country if--
(A) the Secretary of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the Secretary of State, provides a written explanation of how maintaining a collaborative investigatory presence in a specific country undermines U.S. foreign policy interests in that country to the appropriate Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate; or
(B) such country requests the cessation of collaborative law enforcement activities performed by the attache or liaison stationed at the embassy or consulate to their country.
(4) To continue any contract for the provision of detention services if the two most recent overall performance evaluations, which shall be conducted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Professional Responsibility, received by the contracted facility are less than "adequate" or the equivalent median score in any subsequent performance evaluation system.
(b) The reports required to be submitted under section 216 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2021 (division F of Public Law 116-260) shall continue to be submitted semimonthly and shall apply to funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Homeland Security by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, and each matter required to be included in such reports by such section 216 shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent during the period described in such section 216.
(c) The terms and conditions of sections 216 and 217 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2020 (division D of Public Law 116-93) shall apply to this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts.
(d)(1) Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall provide a briefing and submit an initial, written obligation plan for funding provided for the activities of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Homeland Security by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, to the appropriate Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which shall--
(A) be delineated by month, program, project, and activity, and pay and non-pay requirements;
(B) incorporate and delineate all funding sources available to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to include unobligated carryover balances and fees; and
(C) contain data-driven assumptions for major contract costs, projected personnel levels, and operational and policy considerations.
(2) The Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall provide monthly briefings and written updates to the plan required in paragraph (1), which shall include, at a minimum, the following information as of the conclusion of the preceding month--
(A) actual obligations and expenditures, including prior year;
(B) carryover from prior year unobligated balances;
(C) resource projections for the remainder of the fiscal year;
(D) payroll projections for the remainder of the fiscal year, based on forecasted gains and losses;
(E) identification of any contracts with a period of performance extending beyond the current fiscal year;
(F) obligations and expenditures for specific domestic and international investigative mission areas, including countering fentanyl and child exploitation;
(G) the rate of operations for the custody operations, alternatives to detention, and transportation and removal operations programs, projects, and activities, which shall include a projection of the exhaustion of funds based on current resources and operational levels; and
(H) the initial obligation plan as described in paragraph (1), displayed unchanged for the purposes of comparison.
(3) The monthly updates required by paragraph (2) shall be submitted no later than 15 days after the beginning of the month following the submission of the initial obligation plan as described in paragraph (1).
(e)(1) Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall submit to the appropriate Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate a written execution plan for the funding appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Homeland Security by this Act or any other Act, including prior Acts and laws other than appropriations Acts, for detention facilities, to include the following elements:
(A) the location, number of beds, and estimated cost per bed of each detention facility utilized by or on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the preceding quarter;
(B) the location, number of beds, and estimated cost per bed of each detention facility projected to be utilized by or on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the subsequent quarter;
(C) the total number of beds projected to be utilized by or on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through the end of the fiscal year;
(D) any associated increase or decrease in transportation and removal operations cost estimates associated with subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph, to include removal flights; and
(E) a general overview of the desired geographic end-state for detention facilities, any new operational models or strategies related to detention capacity that will be utilized, and a comparison of current detention capacity against projected end-state capacity.
(2)(A) Subsequent to the submission of the written execution plan provided in paragraph (1), the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall provide to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing and written update to such execution plan not later than 30 days following the end of each fiscal quarter; and
(B) each briefing and written update described in subparagraph (A) shall include a review of the execution of funds for the most recently completed quarter, a comparison of the actual execution of funds in relation to the planned execution of funds, and any remedial actions taken in the case of a failure to execute funding in accordance with the
initial execution plan as described in paragraph (1); and
(3) The initial execution plan described in paragraph (1) shall be displayed unchanged for purposes of comparison in the briefings and written updates described in paragraph (2).
(f)(1) Not less than $25,000,000 made available by this Act for the Department of Homeland shall be used to support and conduct necessary operations of the Blue Campaign, including $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
(2) Prior to the obligation of funds made available by paragraph (1), notification shall be submitted to the appropriate Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
(g) In this section, the term "appropriate Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate" includes--
(1) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives;
(2) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
(3) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives;
(4) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;
(5) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and
(6) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
(h) Section 211 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2021 (division F of Public Law 116-260), prohibiting the use of funds for the construction of fencing in certain areas, shall apply with respect to funds made available in this Act in the same manner as such section applied to funds made available in that Act.
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SA 5650. Mrs. MURRAY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON PAYMENTS FROM THE ANTI-
WEAPONIZATION FUND TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE
VIOLATED FEDERAL LAW.
No payment shall be made from the Anti-Weaponization Fund to any individual who has violated section 248(a) of title 18, United States Code.
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SA 5651. Mrs. MURRAY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SA 5652. Mrs. MURRAY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SA 5653. Mr. LUJAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON IMMUNITY.
The Department of Justice may not grant immunity to President Trump, or a family member, company, or affiliate of President Trump, for any of the following:
(1) General immunity from prosecution.
(2) Facilitating money laundering for the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Islamic Resistance Movement (commonly known as "Hamas"), or Mexican drug cartels.
(3) Trading and profiting on insider information about an imminent war with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(4) Abusing or facilitating the abuse of young women.
(5) Illegally steering taxpayer dollars to friends, family, and business partners.
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SA 5654. Mr. MURPHY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 202. PROTECTING THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM.
It is the sense of the Senate that the amount appropriated for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program should be increased.
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SA 5655. Mr. CASSIDY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. CAPITOL DEFENDERS FUND.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Anti-weaponization fund.--The term "Anti-Weaponization Fund" means the fund established by the Attorney General on May 18, 2026.
(2) Collateral source of compensation.--The term "collateral source of compensation"--
(A) means a source of compensation, other than compensation under this section, relating to the events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021; and
(B) includes compensation from life insurance, pension funds, a death benefit program, and any payment by the Federal Government or a State or local government.
(3) Economic loss.--The term "economic loss"--
(A) means any pecuniary loss, the recovery of which is allowed under the laws of the District of Columbia; and
(B) includes--
(i) a loss of earnings or other benefits relating to employment;
(ii) a medical expense loss;
(iii) a replacement service loss;
(iv) loss due to death, including suicide or any other death;
(v) burial costs; and
(vi) the loss of a business or employment opportunity.
(4) Eligible claimant.--The term "eligible claimant" means an individual who--
(A)(i) served as an active duty law enforcement officer in defense of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021; and
(ii) suffered economic loss, noneconomic loss, or death as a result of the attack on the United States Capitol, including suicide or other death that is reasonably attributable to the service of the individual on January 6, 2021; or
(B)(i) is the personal representative of a decedent who is an individual described in subparagraph (A); and
(ii) files a claim on behalf of the decedent described in clause (i).
(5) Fund.--The term "Fund" means the January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund established under subsection (b)(1).
(6) Noneconomic loss.--The term "noneconomic loss" means a loss for--
(A) physical, emotional, or psychological pain;
(B) suffering;
(C) a physical impairment;
(D) mental anguish;
(E) post-traumatic stress disorder;
(F) disfigurement;
(G) a loss of enjoyment of life;
(H) a loss of society and companionship;
(I) a loss of consortium (other than loss of domestic service);
(J) hedonic damages;
(K) an injury to reputation; and
(L) any other nonpecuniary loss of any kind or nature.
(7) Special master.--The term "Special Master" means the Special Master appointed under subsection (c)(1).
(8) United states capitol.--The term "United States Capitol" means the United States Capitol Building, Capitol grounds, and the surrounding congressional office buildings and Library of Congress buildings.
(b) Renaming.--The Anti-Weaponization Fund shall be--
(1) renamed the "January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund"; and
(2) located within the Treasury.
(c) Administration.--
(1) Special master.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Court of Federal Claims shall appoint a Special Master to be located within the Court.
(2) Duties.--The Special Master shall--
(A) administer the compensation program established under this section;
(B) promulgate all procedural and substantive rules for the administration of this section; and
(C) employ and supervise hearing officers and other administrative personnel to perform the duties of the Special Master under this section.
(d) Authorization and Appropriations of Payments.--
(1) In general.--The Special Master shall authorize a lump sum payment to each eligible recipient under this subsection in an amount equal to the amount identified for such eligible recipient in the review and determination of a claim submitted pursuant to subsection (f).
(2) Appropriation.--
(A) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund, $100,000,000, to remain available until expended.
(B) Emergency designation.--The amounts provided under this paragraph are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)).
(C) Designation in the house and senate.--This paragraph is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022, and section 4108(a) of S. Con. Res 33 (119th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2026.
(3) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (2) may not be used
for a purpose other than to make lump sum up payments under this subsection.
(4) Administrative expenses.--The Special Master may use amounts from the Fund to pay the administrative and support costs for the Special Master to carry out this Act.
(e) Determination of Eligibility for Compensation.--
(1) Filing of claim.--
(A) In general.--An eligible claimant may file a claim for compensation under this section with the Special Master that states--
(i) the factual basis for eligibility for compensation; and
(ii) the amount of compensation sought.
(B) Limitation.--Not more than 1 claim may be submitted under this Act by an individual or on behalf of a deceased individual.
(C) Claim form.--
(i) In general.--The Special Master shall develop a claim form that--
(I) eligible claimants shall use when submitting claims under subparagraph (A); and
(II) can be filed electronically.
(ii) Contents.--The form developed under clause (i) shall request--
(I) information from the eligible claimant concerning the service of the eligible claimant or an applicable decedent as an active duty law enforcement officer in defense of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021;
(II)(aa) information from the eligible claimant concerning the physical, emotional, and psychological harm that the eligible claimant suffered; or
(bb) in the case of a claim filed on behalf of a decedent, information confirming the decedent's death, as a result of the events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, including suicide or any other death that is reasonably attributable to the eligible claimant's service on January 6, 2021;
(III) information from the eligible claimant concerning any possible economic loss or non-economic loss that the eligible claimant or the decedent suffered as a result of the events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021; and
(IV) information relating to any collateral source of compensation the eligible claimant has received or is entitled to receive.
(2) Time limit.--No claim may be filed under paragraph (1) after the date that is 3 years after the date on which regulations are promulgated under subsection (l).
(f) Review and Determination.--
(1) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which an individual submits a claim under subsection (e)(1), the Special Master shall--
(A) review the claim;
(B) determine--
(i) whether the individual submitting the claim qualifies as an eligible claimant; and
(ii) with respect to an individual determined to be an eligible claimant under clause (i)--
(I) the extent of the harm to the eligible claimant that is reasonably attributable to the service of the applicable law enforcement officer at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, including any economic and non-economic losses; and
(II) the amount of compensation to which the eligible claimant is entitled based on the harm to the eligible claimant, the facts of the claim, and the individual circumstances of the eligible claimant; and
(C) provide written notice to the individual with respect to the matters that were the subject of the claim.
(2) Rights of eligible claimant.--An individual who submits a claim under subsection (e)(1) shall have--
(A) the right to be represented by an attorney;
(B) the right to present evidence, including the presentation of witnesses and documents; and
(C) any other due process rights determined appropriate by the Special Master.
(3) No punitive damages.--The Special Master may not include amounts for punitive damages in any compensation paid under a claim under this section.
(4) Collateral compensation.--The Special Master shall reduce the amount of compensation determined under paragraph (1)(B)(ii)(II) by the amount of each collateral source of compensation the eligible claimant has received or is entitled to receive.
(g) Payments to Eligible Individuals for Death or Injury.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Special Master determines an amount of compensation owed to an eligible claimant under subsection (f)(1)(B)(ii)(II), the Special Master shall authorize payment from the Fund to the eligible claimant in that amount.
(h) Minimum Payment Amounts for Death.--The payment for a claim under this section for death, including suicide or any other death that is reasonably attributable to the service of an individual on January 6, 2021, shall be the maximum amount allowed under subsection (i).
(i) Maximum Payment Amount for Each Claimaint.--The amount payable to each eligible claimant under this section shall not exceed $1,000,000.
(j) Attorneys' Fees and Costs.--
(1) In general.--No attorney representing an eligible claimant shall charge, receive, or collect, and the Special Master shall not approve, any payment of fees and costs that, in the aggregate, exceeds 10 percent of any payment made under this section.
(2) Penalty.--An attorney who violates paragraph (1) shall be fined under title 18 of the United States Code, imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both.
(k) Judicial Review.--
(1) Appeal.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which an eligible claimant receives a written decision by the Special Master with respect to the whole or partial denial of a claim made under this section, the eligible claimant may appeal the decision to the United States Court of Federal Claims, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction to review decisions issued by the Special Master under this section.
(2) No decision issued.--If the Special Master fails to issue a written decision with respect to a claim filed by an eligible claimant under this section by the date required under subsection (f)(1), not later than 60 days after that date, the eligible claimant may seek relief before the United States Court of Federal Claims, which shall adjudicate the claim in the first instance.
(l) Regulations.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Special Master shall promulgate rules to carry out this section, including rules with respect to--
(1) forms to be used in submitting claims under this section;
(2) procedures for hearing and the presentation of evidence;
(3) procedures to assist an individual in filing and pursuing claims under this section; and
(4) other matters determined appropriate by the Special Master.
(m) Right of Subrogation.--The United States shall have the right of subrogation with respect to any claim paid by the United States under this section.
(n) Termination.--
(1) In general.--Amounts in the Fund may not be obligated on or after January 1, 2036.
(2) Closing of fund.--Effective on the date that is 1 day after the date on which all amounts authorized to be paid from the Fund under this section obligated before January 1, 2036 are expended, any unobligated balances in the Fund shall be transferred to the Judgment Fund of the Department of Justice.
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SA 5656. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. FUNDING FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER RECRUITMENT,
RETENTION, TRAINING, AND ADVANCED TRAINING
TECHNOLOGIES.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there are appropriated, to remain available until September 30, 2029, $1000,000,000 for air traffic controller recruitment, retention, training, and advanced training technologies (under the Federal Aviation Administration's Facilities and Equipment Account).
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SA 5657. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 104. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there are appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,500,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to hire, pay, train, and equip Transportation Security Administration Officers and related support personnel and to provide other necessary expenses for transportation security operations, workforce readiness, and mission support, including during any lapse in appropriations.
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SA 5658. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SA 5659. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE OR RENOVATE
WAREHOUSES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETAINING NON-
CITIZENS.
No funds appropriated or authorized under section 202 shall be used to purchase, renovate, or enter into any contracts to purchase or renovate warehouses for the purpose of detaining non-citizens.
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SA 5660. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUND FOR PRIVATE DETENTION
FACILITIES.
No funds appropriated or authorized under title I or title II of this Act shall be used to enter into a contract with a privately owned or privately operated facility for the purpose of detaining non-citizens.
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SA 5661. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS UNTIL THE STRATEGIC
PETROLEUM RESERVE IS REFILLED.
None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act may be used to authorize, permit, facilitate, or carry out the export of crude oil from the United States until the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve has been refilled to its authorized storage capacity of 714,000,000 barrels.
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SA 5662. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. INELIGIBILITY OF ASHLI BABBITT FOR MILITARY FUNERAL
HONORS.
Ashli Babbitt shall be considered to be ineligible for military funeral honors under section 985 of title 10, United States Code. Her illegal actions of participating in the January 6, 2021 insurrection, including crawling through a broken window of a barricaded door leading to the House Speaker's Lobby, disqualify her from such honors.
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SA 5663. Mr. GALLEGO submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 204. U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.
In addition to the amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $10,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to adjudicate each renewal application for deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, and each associated application for an employment authorization document, not later than 30 days after the date on which such a renewal application is submitted.
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SA 5664. Mr. KAINE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 204. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO DETAIN INDIVIDUALS.
None of the funds made available under this Act may be used to detain individuals unless U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection respond to any inquiries by families, attorneys, or members of Congress, not later than 48 hours after such an inquiry, about the location of individuals detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or detention facilities holding individuals under contracts with such agencies.
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SA 5665. Mr. KAINE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _. ADDRESSING THE FEDERAL PELL GRANT SHORTFALL.
(a) Reduction of Funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.--The amount appropriated under section [202] shall be reduced by $17,000,000,000.
(b) Funding for Federal Pell Grants.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Education for fiscal year 2027, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $17,000,000,000, to carry out the Federal Pell Grant program under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a et seq.).
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SA 5666. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. TO BOLSTER NATIONAL SECURITY AND COUNTERTERRORISM
EFFORTS AT HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS BY
FUNDING THE NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, of the amounts made available under section 104 of title I, $1,000,0000,000 shall be transferred and made available to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 609a).
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SA 5667. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR DHS ABUSES COMPENSATION FUND.
(a) In General.--Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, $1,800,000,000 of the amounts appropriated under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, shall be transferred to the Secretary of Homeland Security for the compensation fund described in subsection (b).
(b) DHS Abuses Compensation Fund.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall use the funds transferred under subsection (a) to establish and administer a fund that provides compensation to any individual who, after January 20, 2025, suffered any of the following:
(1) The individual was injured by a covered officer, including permanent disfigurement, loss of vision, a gunshot injury, or death.
(2) The property of the individual was entered into by a covered officer without a judicial warrant.
(3) The individual was detained by a covered officer in violation of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered officer.--The term "covered officer" means a law enforcement officer--
(A) employed by the Department of Homeland Security; or
(B) deputized with immigration enforcement power pursuant to an agreement under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)).
(2) Individual.--The term "individual" means--
(A) a citizen of the United States; or
(B) an heir to or beneficiary of the estate of a citizen of the United States.
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SA 5668. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. THE MARIMAR MARTINEZ PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO
ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT INVOLVE DEADLY FORCE
AGAINST NON-VIOLENT PROTESTORS.
None of the funds made available under this title may be used to engage in activities that involve the use of deadly force against non-violent protestors.
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SA 5669. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO SEPARATE NURSING
MOTHERS FROM THEIR CHILDREN.
None of the funds made available under this title may be used to separate an individual who is breastfeeding from the child of such individual.
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SA 5670. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON FUNDS UNTIL ACCESS TO MATERNAL AND
PRENATAL HEALTH CARE IS PROVIDED TO PREGNANT
WOMEN.
To protect the health of pregnant women and ensure the delivery of healthy babies, none of the funds made available under this title shall be obligated or expended until the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection each provides to pregnant women in the custody of such departments access to a maternal and prenatal health care provider--
(1) whenever requested by a pregnant woman;
(2) not less frequently than once monthly until 28 weeks gestation; and
(3) not less frequently than twice weekly after 28 weeks gestation until delivery.
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SA 5671. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON FUNDS UNTIL NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE
IS PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC
RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.
None of the funds made available under this title shall be obligated or expended until the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection each provides inhalers to individuals with chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, in the custody of such departments.
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SA 5672. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. THE JAVIER RAMIREZ PROHIBITION ON FUNDS UNTIL
NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE IS PROVIDED TO
INDIVIDUALS IN CUSTODY.
None of the funds made available under this title shall be obligated or expended until the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection each provides to individuals with diabetes in the custody of such departments necessary and lifesaving medication, including insulin.
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SA 5673. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR DETAINING OR
DEPORTING UNITED STATES CITIZENS.
None of the funds made available under this title may be used to detain or deport United States citizens for immigration enforcement purposes
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SA 5674. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. REVIEW OF DEATHS IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct a review on the growing number of deaths of individuals detained by or in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security.
(b) Public Availability.--The Secretary shall publish the review on a publicly available website of the Department of Homeland Security.
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SA 5675. MR. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY USE-OF-FORCE POLICIES AND MANUALS.
Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall make available on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Homeland Security all policies and manuals of the Department of Homeland Security relating to the use of force.
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SA 5676. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON REMOVAL OF AFGHAN ALLIES TO THE
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO.
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that no individual present in the United States under the special immigrant visa program for Afghan allies is removed to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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SA 5677. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON REMOVAL OF AFGHAN ALLIES TO
AFGHANISTAN.
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that no individual present in the United States under the special immigrant visa program for Afghan allies is removed to Afghanistan.
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SA 5678. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PLAN TO BRING VETTED AFGHAN ALLIES TO THE UNITED
STATES.
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure the development and implementation of a plan to bring vetted Afghan allies to the United States not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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SA 5679. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO DETAIN FOR
IMMIGRATION PURPOSES OR DEPORT UNITED STATES
CITIZENS.
None of the funds made available under this Act may be used to detain for immigration purposes, or to deport or remove from the United States, any citizen of the United States.
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SA 5680. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO DETAIN AND DEPORT
FAMILY MEMBERS OF VETERANS ABSENT CONVICTIONS
FOR VIOLENT CRIMES.
None of the funds made available under this Act may be used to detain and deport or remove from the United States the family member of any veteran absent a conviction for a violent crime.
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SA 5681. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. THE TEYANA GIBSON BROWN PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS
TO ENTER THE HOMES OF AMERICANS WITHOUT
JUDICIAL WARRANTS.
None of the funds made available under this Act may be used to enter, without a judicial warrant, the home of any American absent exigent circumstances.
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SA 5682. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO STOP AND DETAIN
INDIVIDUALS BASED ON APPARENT RACE, ETHNICITY,
LANGUAGE, OR OCCUPATION.
None of the funds made available under this Act may be used to stop and detain any individual based on apparent race, ethnicity, language, or occupation (commonly known as a "Kavanaugh stop").
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SA 5683. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. HONORING 250 YEARS OF VETERAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
UNITED STATES BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS
TO DETAIN AND DEPORT VETERANS ABSENT
CONVICTIONS FOR VIOLENT CRIMES OR TERRORISM.
(a) In General.--None of the funds made available under this Act may be used to detain and deport or remove from the United States any qualifying veteran.
(b) Qualifying Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term "qualifying veteran" means any veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States who has not been convicted of--
(1) a violent crime (as defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code); or
(2) international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331 of title 18, United States Code).
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SA 5684. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR EAST WING
MODERNIZATION PROJECT.
(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds made available by this Act may be used to carry out the East Wing Modernization Project.
(b) Exception for Contract Awards.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to amounts awarded through a competitive contract process.
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR EAST WING
MODERNIZATION PROJECT.
None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to carry out the East Wing Modernization Project until all donors, donor amounts, fundraising solicitation records, and donor and construction contracts for the East Wing Modernization Project are made publicly available.
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SEC. ___. GAO REPORT ON EAST WING MODERNIZATION PROJECT.
Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall prepare, and make publicly available, a report on fundraising, contractor selection, contracts, and construction management for the East Wing Modernization Project.
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SA 5687. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN FEATURES
RELATING TO THE EAST WING MODERNIZATION
PROJECT.
None of the funds made available by this Act or Public Law 119-21 (139 Stat. 72) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") may be used for any above-ground features relating to the East Wing Modernization Project.
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SA 5688. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. CONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND DONATIONS FOR EAST WING
MODERNIZATION PROJECT.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all contractors, suppliers, and donations, including any in-kind donations, for the East Wing Modernization Project shall come from individuals or firms located in the United States.
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SA 5689. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WHITE HOUSE OR THE GROUNDS OF
THE WHITE HOUSE.
(a) Consultation Between Agencies and Commission.--Section 8722(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code, is amended, in the first sentence, by inserting ", before initiating any demolition activities with respect to an existing structure," before "or before making a commitment".
(b) Modifications to the White House.--Section 8722 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(f) Approval of Improvements to the White House or Grounds of the White House.--
"(1) Approval of national capital planning commission required; joint resolution of disapproval.--
"(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph:
"(i) Consideration period.--The term `consideration period' means the 60-day period that begins on the date on which the National Capital Planning Commission approves the proposed improvement under subparagraph (B)(i)(II) (excluding days either House of Congress is adjourned for more than 3 days during a session of Congress).
"(ii) Joint resolution of disapproval.--The term `joint resolution of disapproval' means only a joint resolution that is introduced during the consideration period, the matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves the proposed improvement approved by the National Capital Planning Commission on ____.', the blank space being filled in with the date on which the National Capital Planning Commission approves the proposed improvement under subparagraph (B)(i)(II).
"(B) Approval required.--A building or site improvement to the White House or the grounds of the White House may not be carried out unless--
"(i) the Executive Office of the President, or the head of any Federal agency acting on behalf of the Executive Office of the President--
"(I) completes the concept review (as described in the Submission Guidelines of the National Capital Planning Commission) with respect to the proposed improvement; and
"(II) obtains the approval of the National Capital Planning Commission with respect to the proposed improvement; and
"(ii) a joint resolution of disapproval is not enacted into law in accordance with subparagraph (B) on or before the date of the end of the consideration period.
"(C) Procedures for consideration of joint resolutions of disapproval.--
"(i) Referral.--A joint resolution of disapproval shall be referred to the committees in each House of Congress with jurisdiction.
"(ii) Senate procedure.--
"(I) Reporting and discharge.--If the committee of the Senate to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has not reported the joint resolution of disapproval (or an identical joint resolution of disapproval) by the date that is 20 days after the date on which the National Capital Planning Commission approves the proposed improvement under subparagraph (B)(i)(II)--
"(aa) the committee may be discharged from further consideration of the joint resolution of disapproval on a petition supported in writing by 30 Members of the Senate; and
"(bb) the joint resolution of disapproval shall be placed on the calendar.
"(II) Motion to proceed.--
"(aa) In general.--After the committee of the Senate to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has reported, or is discharged from further consideration of, the joint resolution of disapproval--
"(AA) it is in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution of disapproval; and
"(BB) all points of order against the joint resolution of disapproval (and against consideration of the joint resolution of disapproval) are waived.
"(bb) Amendment.--A motion to proceed under this subclause is not subject to--
"(AA) amendment;
"(BB) a motion to postpone; or
"(CC) a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business.
"(cc) Motion to reconsider.--A motion to reconsider the vote by which a motion to proceed under this subclause is agreed to or disagreed to shall not be in order.
"(dd) Motion agreed to.--If a motion to proceed under this subclause is agreed to, the joint resolution of disapproval shall remain the unfinished business of the Senate until the joint resolution of disapproval is disposed of.
"(III) Debate.--
"(aa) Time limit.--Debate in the Senate on the joint resolution of disapproval and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection with the joint resolution of disapproval shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, to be equally divided between Senators favoring and Senators opposing the joint resolution of disapproval.
"(bb) Motion to limit debate.--A motion in the Senate to further limit debate on the joint resolution of disapproval is in order and not debatable.
"(cc) Not in order.--In the Senate, an amendment to, a motion to postpone, or a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business, or a motion to recommit the joint resolution of disapproval is not in order.
"(IV) Vote on final passage.--In the Senate, immediately following the conclusion of the debate on a joint resolution of disapproval, and a single quorum call at the conclusion of the debate if requested in accordance with the rules of the Senate, there shall be a vote on final passage of the joint resolution of disapproval.
"(V) Appeals.--Appeals from the decisions of the Chair relating to the application of the rules of the Senate to the procedure relating to a joint resolution of disapproval shall be decided without debate.
"(VI) Limitation.--In the Senate, the procedures described in subclauses (I) through
(V) shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the consideration period.
"(iii) Consideration of joint resolution of disapproval received from other house.--If, before the passage by 1 House of a joint resolution of disapproval of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution of disapproval--
"(I) the joint resolution of disapproval of the other House shall not be referred to a committee; and
"(II) with respect to the House receiving the joint resolution of disapproval--
"(aa) the procedure in that House shall be the same as if no joint resolution of disapproval had been received from the other House; but
"(bb) the vote on final passage shall be on the joint resolution of disapproval of the other House.
"(iv) Rules of house of representatives and senate.--This subparagraph is enacted by Congress--
"(I) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively, and as such is 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 of disapproval, and supersedes other rules only to the extent that this subparagraph is inconsistent with such rules; and
"(II) 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.
"(2) Use of funds.--
"(A) Private funds.--No private funds may be used to carry out an improvement described in paragraph (1)(B) unless authorized by Congress.
"(B) Federal funds.--Any use of Federal funds to carry out an improvement described in paragraph (1)(B) shall comply with the requirements of section 1301 of title 31.".
(c) Judicial Review.--
(1) Right of action.--The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, any member of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the Commission of Fine Arts, any member of the Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capital Planning Commission, any member of the National Capital Planning Commission, either House of Congress, or a Member of either House of Congress may bring a civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia before a 3-judge panel alleging a violation of this Act (including an amendment made by this Act) for injunctive relief.
(2) Appeal.--Any party to a civil action brought under paragraph (1) may appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States any order granting or denying a permanent injunction pursuant to this Act (including an amendment made by this Act).
(3) Expedited procedures.--
(A) Expeditious hearing.--The United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the Supreme Court, if applicable, shall expedite the consideration of any civil action brought under this subsection.
(B) Priority.--To the extent practicable, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the Supreme Court, if applicable, shall give any civil action brought under this subsection priority on the docket of the applicable court.
(C) Deadlines.--
(i) In general.--The United States District Court for the District of Columbia shall issue a decision with respect to any civil action brought under this subsection not later than 30 days after the date on which the complaint is filed.
(ii) Filing notice of appeal.--A notice of appeal of any order, whether interlocutory or final, entered in any civil action brought under this subsection, shall be filed not later than 10 days after the date of entry of the order.
(iii) Hearing of appeal.--The hearing of an appeal described in clause (ii) shall be held not later than 45 days after the date of the notice of appeal.
(iv) Decision on appeal.--A decision in an appeal described in clause (ii) shall be issued not later than 90 days after the date of the notice of appeal.
(v) Judicial discretion.--The United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the Supreme Court, if applicable, may modify the schedules and limitations described in clauses (i) through (iv) in a particular civil action, based on a specific finding that the ends of justice that would be served by making such a modification would outweigh the best interest of the public in having the civil action resolved expeditiously.
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SA 5690. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON OBLIGATION OF FUNDS.
None of the funds made available under this Act, and none of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under title IX of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 357) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), may be obligated until the Inspector General of the Department of Justice completes an investigation into the dropping of the bribery investigation into Tom Homan.
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SA 5691. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. DOJ OIG INVESTIGATION.
The Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall conduct an investigation into the use of employee polygraphs at the Federal Bureau of Investigation using such amounts as are necessary from amounts made available under section 90007 of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), which the Secretary of Homeland Security shall transfer to the Inspector General of the Department of Justice upon request.
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SA 5692. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON OBLIGATION OF FUNDS.
None of the funds made available under this Act, and none of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under title IX of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 357) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), may be obligated until the Inspector General of the Department of Justice completes an investigation into the use of employee polygraphs at the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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SA 5693. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. DOJ OIG INVESTIGATION.
The Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall conduct an investigation into the allegations of excessive drinking by and unreachability of Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel and any associated impacts on the readiness of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and public safety using such amounts as are necessary from amounts made available under section 90007 of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), which the Secretary of Homeland Security shall transfer to the Inspector General of the Department of Justice upon request.
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SA 5694. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON OBLIGATION OF FUNDS.
None of the funds made available under this Act, and none of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under title IX of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 357) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), may be obligated until the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Justice releases the results of its audit into the compliance of the Department of Justice with the Epstein Files Transparency Act (Public Law 119-38; 139 Stat. 656).
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SA 5695. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. DOJ OIG INVESTIGATION.
The Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall conduct an investigation into the allegations of manipulation of Federal Bureau of Investigation arrest statistics and the Most Wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation using such amounts as are necessary from amounts made available under section 90007 of the Act entitled "An
Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), which the Secretary of Homeland Security shall transfer to the Inspector General of the Department of Justice upon request.
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SA 5696. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON OBLIGATION OF FUNDS.
None of the funds made available under this Act, and none of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under title IX of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 357) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), may be obligated until the Inspector General of the Department of Justice completes an investigation into the allegations of manipulation of Federal Bureau of Investigation arrest statistics and the Most Wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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SA 5697. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON OBLIGATION OF FUNDS.
None of the funds made available under this Act, and none of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under title IX of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 357) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), may be obligated until the Inspector General of the Department of Justice completes an investigation into the allegations of excessive drinking by and unreachability of Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel and any associated impacts on the readiness of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and public safety.
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SA 5698. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON OBLIGATION OF FUNDS.
None of the funds made available under this Act, and none of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under title IX of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 357) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), may be obligated until the Department of Justice corrects all mistaken releases of the information of survivors under the Epstein Files Transparency Act (Public Law 119-38; 139 Stat. 656).
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SEC. ___. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OVERSIGHT PANEL.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered project.--The term "covered project" means a federally funded construction, renovation, or demolition project with a cost of not less than $1,000,000 undertaken in Washington, D.C., on or after January 21, 2025.
(2) Oversight panel.--The term "Oversight Panel" means the District of Columbia Oversight Panel established under subsection (b).
(b) Establishment.--There is established in the legislative branch the District of Columbia Oversight Panel.
(c) Duties.--
(1) In general.--The Oversight Panel shall review the status of each covered project and submit reports to Congress in accordance with paragraph (2).
(2) Reports.--
(A) Regular reports.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 30 days thereafter, the Oversight Panel shall submit to Congress a report that includes--
(i) a list and description of each covered project;
(ii) a list of each donor to a covered project;
(iii) the value of each donation to a covered project;
(iv) the terms of each donation to a covered project;
(v) a review of the process of solicitation of donors for covered projects;
(vi) a list of each contractor for a covered project;
(vii) an analysis of the given explanation for any no-bid contract awarded for a covered project; and
(viii) an analysis of construction management for each covered project.
(B) Special report on white house ballroom.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Oversight Panel shall submit to Congress a special report on the East Wing Modernization Project that analyzes each factor described in clauses (i) through (viii) of subparagraph (A) with respect to that project.
(d) Membership.--
(1) In general.--The Oversight Panel shall consist of 5 members, as follows:
(A) 1 member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(B) 1 member appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
(C) 1 member appointed by the majority leader of the Senate.
(D) 1 member appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
(E) 1 member appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
(2) Pay.--Each member of the Oversight Panel shall each be paid at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay for level I of the Executive Schedule under section 5312 of title 5, United States Code, for each day (including travel time) during which the member is engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the Oversight Panel.
(3) Prohibition of compensation of federal employees.--A member of the Oversight Panel who is a full-time officer or employee of the United States or a Member of Congress may not receive additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of the member's service on the Oversight Panel.
(4) Travel expenses.--Each member of the Oversight Panel shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with the applicable provisions of subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code.
(5) Quorum.--Four members of the Oversight Panel shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings.
(6) Vacancies.--A vacancy on the Oversight Panel shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.
(7) Chairperson.--The Oversight Panel shall select a Chairperson from among the members of the Oversight Panel.
(8) Meetings.--The Oversight Panel shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members of the Oversight Panel.
(e) Staff.--
(1) In general.--The Oversight Panel may appoint and fix the pay of any personnel as the Oversight Panel considers appropriate.
(2) Experts and consultants.--The Oversight Panel may procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code.
(3) Staff of agencies.--Upon request of the Oversight Panel, the head of any Federal department or agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that department or agency to the Oversight Panel to assist the Oversight Panel in carrying out its duties under this section.
(f) Powers.--
(1) Hearings and sessions.--The Oversight Panel may, for the purpose of carrying out this section, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Oversight Panel considers appropriate, and may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before it.
(2) Powers of members and agents.--Any member or agent of the Oversight Panel may, if authorized by the Oversight Panel, take any action that the Oversight Panel is authorized to take by this section.
(3) Obtaining official data.--
(A) In general.--The Oversight Panel may secure directly from any Federal department or agency any information necessary to enable the Oversight Panel to carry out its duties under this section.
(B) Furnishing of information.--Upon request of the Chairperson of the Oversight Panel for information under subparagraph (A), the head of the department or agency shall furnish that information to the Oversight Panel.
(4) Subpoena authority; reports to congress on lack of cooperation.--Whenever information or assistance requested by the Oversight Panel is, in the judgment of not fewer than 2 members of the Oversight Panel, unreasonably refused or not provided, those members of the Oversight Panel--
(A) may issue a subpoena to compel disclosure of the requested information; and
(B) shall report the circumstances to the appropriate committees of Congress without delay.
(g) Termination.--The Oversight Panel shall terminate on January 20, 2029.
(h) Funding for Expenses.--Notwithstanding section___2, of the amounts made available to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under that section, $50,000,000 shall be available to the Oversight Panel to carry out its duties under this section, and shall remain available until expended.
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SA 5700. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. DOJ OIG INVESTIGATION.
The Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall conduct an investigation into the compliance of the Department of Justice with the Epstein Files Transparency Act (Public Law 119-38; 139 Stat. 656) using such amounts as are necessary from amounts made available under section 90007 of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), which the Secretary of Homeland Security shall transfer to the Inspector General of the Department of Justice upon request.
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SA 5701. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON OBLIGATION OF FUNDS.
None of the funds made available under this Act, and none of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under title IX of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 357) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), may be obligated until the Department of Justice releases all files contemplated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act (Public Law 119-38; 139 Stat. 656).
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SA 5702. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON OBLIGATION OF FUNDS.
None of the funds made available under this Act, and none of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under title IX of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 357) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), may be obligated until the Inspector General of the Department of Justice completes an investigation into the impact on counterterrorism capacity of the diversion of staff to immigration enforcement.
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SA 5703. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. DOJ OIG INVESTIGATION.
The Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall conduct an investigation into the dropping of the bribery investigation into Tom Homan using such amounts as are necessary from amounts made available under section 90007 of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"), which the Secretary of Homeland Security shall transfer to the Inspector General of the Department of Justice upon request.
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SEC. 1__. PROTECTING SENSITIVE LOCATIONS.
(a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the "Protecting Sensitive Locations Act".
(b) Powers of Immigration Officers and Employees at Sensitive Locations.--Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357) is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(i)(1) In order to ensure individuals' access to sensitive locations, this subsection shall apply to any enforcement action by--
"(A) officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security, including officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection; and
"(B) any individual designated to perform immigration enforcement functions pursuant to a written agreement described in subsection (g).
"(2)(A) An enforcement action may not take place, be focused on a location, or occur, within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location, except under exigent circumstances.
"(B) If an immigration enforcement action is taking place under exigent circumstances, and the exigent circumstances permitting the enforcement action cease, the enforcement action shall be discontinued until such exigent circumstances reemerge.
"(C) If an individual referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) is not certain as to whether exigent circumstances exist, the individual--
"(i) shall cease the enforcement action immediately;
"(ii) shall consult with his or her supervisor in real time regarding the existence of exigent circumstances; and
"(iii) may not continue the enforcement action until the individual's supervisor affirmatively confirms the existence of exigent circumstances.
"(3)(A) When proceeding with an enforcement action at or near a sensitive location, individuals referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) shall make every effort--
"(i) to conduct themselves as discreetly as possible, consistent with officer and public safety;
"(ii) to limit the time spent at the sensitive location; and
"(iii) to limit the enforcement action to the person or persons for whom prior approval was obtained.
"(B) If, in the course of an enforcement action that is not initiated at or focused on a sensitive location, individuals referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) are led to or near a sensitive location, and no clear exigent circumstance with respect to the sensitive location exists, such individuals shall--
"(i) cease before taking any further enforcement action;
"(ii) conduct themselves in a discreet manner;
"(iii) maintain surveillance; and
"(iv) in the event that uncertainty exists about the existence of exigent circumstances, immediately consult their supervisor in order to determine whether such enforcement action should be discontinued pursuant to paragraph (2)(C).
"(C) This subsection shall not apply to the transportation of an individual apprehended at or near a land or sea border to a hospital or health care provider for the purpose of providing such individual medical care.
"(D) This subsection shall not apply to a rare premeditated arrest operation, undertaken with the prior written approval of an appropriate authorizing official, involving the targeted arrest of a terrorist suspect, an individual who poses a clear threat to national security, or an individual who poses an extraordinary danger to public safety.
"(4) If an enforcement action is carried out in violation of this subsection--
"(A) no information resulting from the enforcement action may be entered into the record or received into evidence in a removal proceeding resulting from the enforcement action; and
"(B) the alien who is the subject of such removal proceeding may file a motion for the immediate termination of the removal proceeding.
"(5)(A) Each official specified in subparagraph (B) shall ensure that the employees under the supervision of such official receive annual training in compliance with the requirements of this subsection, section 239, and section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1367).
"(B) The officials specified in this subparagraph are the following:
"(i) The Chief Counsel of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
"(ii) The Field Office Directors of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
"(iii) Each Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
"(iv) Each Chief Patrol Agent of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
"(v) The Director of Field Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
"(vi) The Director of Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
"(vii) The Internal Affairs Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
"(6)(A) Not later than 30 days after any enforcement action is taken at a sensitive location by any individual referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide a report to both the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security and the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security for each such enforcement action, which shall contain--
"(i) the date, State, and local political subdivision (such as city, town, or county) in which each enforcement action occurred;
"(ii) the specific sensitive location site where the enforcement action occurred;
"(iii) the type of enforcement action that occurred;
"(iv) the specific department, agency, and officers responsible for the enforcement action;
"(v) a thorough description of the circumstances which purportedly justified the enforcement action, including either--
"(I) a clear description of the exigent circumstances involved; or
"(II) a certified copy of the written approval for the immigration arrest that was signed by an appropriate authorizing officer, along with a clear description of the specific and rare threat which justified the premeditated arrest at this sensitive location;
"(vi) a description of the intended target of the enforcement action;
"(vii) the number of individuals, if any, arrested or taken into custody through the enforcement action;
"(viii) the number of collateral arrests, if any, from the enforcement action and the reasons for each such arrest; and
"(ix) a certification of whether a supervisor was contacted prior to, during, or after each such enforcement action.
"(B) An appropriate committee of Congress may, at any time, request and successfully receive a confidential or redacted copy of any of the individual reports described in subparagraph (A).
"(7)(A) The Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall each submit an annual report to the appropriate committees of Congress that describes the enforcement actions undertaken by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as applicable, during the preceding fiscal year that were covered by this subsection.
"(B) Each report submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall include--
"(i) the number of enforcement actions at or focused on a sensitive location;
"(ii) the number of enforcement actions where officers or agents were subsequently led to or near a sensitive location;
"(iii) the date, site, State, and local political subdivision (such as city, town, or county) in which each enforcement action covered by clause (i) or (ii) occurred;
"(iv) the component of the agency responsible for each such enforcement action;
"(v) a description of the intended target of each such enforcement action;
"(vi) the number of individuals, if any, arrested or taken into custody through each such enforcement action;
"(vii) the number of collateral arrests, if any, from each such enforcement action and the reasons for each such arrest; and
"(viii) a certification of whether the location administrator was contacted prior to, during, or after each such enforcement action.
"(8)(A) The Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit an annual report to the appropriate committees of Congress regarding the complaints of enforcement actions taken in sensitive locations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection during the preceding year that were covered by this subsection.
"(B) Each report submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall include--
"(i) the number of complaints of enforcement actions reported at, or focused on, a sensitive location;
"(ii) the reported date, site, State, and local political subdivision (such as city, town, or county) in which each enforcement action referred to in clause (i) occurred;
"(iii) the reported agency responsible for each such enforcement action;
"(iv) a description of the intended target of each such enforcement action;
"(v) the reported number of individuals, if any, arrested or taken into custody through each such enforcement action;
"(vi) the reported number of collateral arrests, if any, from each such enforcement action, and the reasons for each such arrest; and
"(vii) if available, a certification of whether the location administrator was contacted prior to, during, or after each such enforcement action.
"(9) In this subsection:
"(A) The term `appropriate authorizing official' means--
"(i) in the case of officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement--
"(I) the Assistant Director of Operations, Homeland Security Investigations;
"(II) the Executive Associate Director of Homeland Security Investigations;
"(III) the Assistant Director for Field Operations, Enforcement, and Removal Operations;
"(IV) the Executive Associate Director for Field Operations, Enforcement, and Removal Operations; or
"(V) any other individual who is determined to be an appropriate authorizing official by the Secretary of Homeland Security; and
"(ii) in the case of officers and agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection--
"(I) a Chief Patrol Agent;
"(II) the Director of Field Operations;
"(III) the Director of Air and Marine Operations;
"(IV) the Internal Affairs Special Agent in Charge; or
"(V) any other individual who is determined to be an appropriate authorizing official by the Secretary of Homeland Security; and
"(iii) in the case of all other individuals referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1), an official determined under rules promulgated by the Secretary of Homeland Security not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act.
"(B) The term `appropriate committees of Congress' means--
"(i) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate;
"(ii) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;
"(iii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
"(iv) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives;
"(v) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and
"(vi) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
"(C) The term `early childhood education program' has the meaning given such term in section 103(8) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
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"(D) The term `enforcement action'--
"(i) means an apprehension, arrest, interview, request for identification, search, or surveillance for the purposes of immigration enforcement; and
"(ii) includes an enforcement action at, or focused on, a sensitive location that is part of a joint case led by another law enforcement agency.
"(E) The term `exigent circumstances' means a situation involving--
"(i) the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person, including a situation implicating terrorism or the national security of the United States in some other manner;
"(ii) the immediate arrest or hot pursuit of an individual presenting an imminent danger to public safety, including the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to a person;
"(iii) a rare, premeditated arrest operation described in paragraph (3)(D), undertaken with the prior written approval of an appropriate authorizing official, involving the targeted arrest of a terrorist suspect, an individual who poses a clear threat to national security, or an individual who poses an extraordinary danger to public safety;
"(iv) a direct threat to national security; or
"(v) the imminent risk of destruction of evidence that is material to an ongoing criminal case.
"(F) The term `sensitive location' includes all of the physical space located within 1,000 feet of--
"(i) any medical or mental healthcare facility, including any hospital, health care practitioner's office, accredited health clinic, vaccination or testing site, or emergent or urgent care facility, or community health center;
"(ii) any public or private school (including preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, and postsecondary schools (including colleges and universities)), any site of an early childhood education program, any other institution of learning, such as vocational or trade schools, and any other site where individuals who are unemployed or underemployed may apply for or receive workforce training;
"(iii) any scholastic or education-related activity or event, including field trips and interscholastic events;
"(iv) any school bus or school bus stop during periods when school children are present on the bus or at the stop;
"(v) any recreational facility for children, such as playgrounds and formal recreational facilities;
"(vi) any child care focused facility, including child care centers, before or after school care centers, foster care facilities, and group homes for children;
"(vii) any location where disaster or emergency response and relief is being provided by Federal, State, or local entities, such as the distribution of emergency supplies, food, and water; any place of temporary shelter; any place along an evacuation route; and any site where registration for disaster-related assistance or family reunification is taking place;
"(viii) any location of any organization that--
"(I) assists children, pregnant women, victims of crime or abuse, or individuals with significant mental or physical disabilities, including domestic violence shelters, child advocacy centers, facilities that serve disabled persons, drug or alcohol counseling and treatment facilities, rape crisis centers, supervised visitation centers, family justice centers, victims' services providers, and community-based organizations providing social services; or
"(II) provides disaster or emergency social services and assistance, or services for individuals experiencing homelessness, including food banks, pantries, or other establishments distributing food, and shelters;
"(ix) any church, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship or religious study, such as buildings rented for the purpose of religious services, or a temporary facility or location where such activities are taking place;
"(x) any sites of a funeral, graveside ceremony, wedding, or any site where other religious or civil ceremonies or observances are occurring;
"(xi) any site during the occurrence of a public demonstration, such as a march, rally, or parade;
"(xii) any Federal, State, or local courthouse, including the office of an individual's legal counsel or representative, and a probation office;
"(xiii) any congressional district office;
"(xiv) any Social Security office;
"(xv) any public assistance offices, including locations where individuals may apply for or receive unemployment compensation or report violations of labor and employment laws;
"(xvi) the indoor or outdoor premises of a department of motor vehicles;
"(xvii) a polling place, including any building or infrastructure where voting takes place during an election;
"(xviii) a labor union hall or any other union-operated building or office where registered applicants are referred in rotation to jobs;
"(xix) any public library; or
"(xx) any other locations specified by the Secretary of Homeland Security for purposes of this subsection.
"(G) The term `supervisor' means an official determined under rules promulgated by the Secretary of Homeland Security pursuant to section 2(c) of the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act.".
(c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (b) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(d) Rulemaking.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promulgate regulations to carry out the amendment made by subsection (b).
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SA 5705. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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Strike section 104 and insert the following:
Sec. 104. (a) Section 90007 of Public Law 119-21 is repealed.
(b) Any unobligated amounts appropriated under section 90007 of Public Law 119-21 are hereby rescinded.
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SA 5706. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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At the appropriate place in title I, insert the following:
Sec. 1__. None of the funds made available under this Act or Public Law 119-21 may be used to conduct any immigration enforcement operation at a hospital.
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SA 5707. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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At the appropriate place in title I, insert the following:
Sec. 1__. None of the funds made available under this Act or Public Law 119-21 may be used to conduct any immigration enforcement operation at a child care facility.
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SA 5708. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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At the appropriate place in title I, insert the following:
SEC. 1__. PROHIBITION ON IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
AT PLACES OF WORSHIP.
None of the funds made available under this Act or Public Law 119-21 may be used to conduct any immigration enforcement operation at a place of worship.
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SA 5709. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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At the appropriate place in title I, insert the following:
SEC. 1__. PROHIBITION ON IMMIGRATION OPERATIONS AT SCHOOLS.
None of the funds made available under this Act or Public Law 119-21 may be used to conduct any immigration enforcement operation at a school.
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SA 5710. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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At the appropriate place in title I, insert the following:
Sec. 1__. None of the funds made available under this Act or Public Law 119-21 may be used to conduct any immigration enforcement operation at a domestic violence shelter.
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SA 5711. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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At the appropriate place in title I, insert the following:
Sec. 1__. None of the funds made available under this Act or Public Law 119-21 may be used to conduct any immigration enforcement operation at a court.
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SA 5712. Mr. WELCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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At the appropriate place in title I, insert the following:
SEC. __. LIMITATION ON DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDS.
The amounts made available to the Department of Homeland Security under this title shall be reduced by 25 percent unless, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security certifies to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that the Department of Homeland Security is fully complying with all investigations conducted by the Office of Inspector General.
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SA 5713. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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On page 6, line 2, insert " and of which, $1,000,0000,000 shall be transferred to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609a) in order to better support Homeland Security Investigations' national security, counterterrorism, and public safety missions" before the period.
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SA 5714. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. STAY OF CERTAIN ACTIONS BROUGHT BY CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 161 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"Sec. 2417. Stay of certain actions brought by certain
individuals
"(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' means a civil action brought against the United States by--
"(1) an individual serving as President or Vice President;
"(2) an extended family member of an individual serving as President or Vice President; or
"(3) an affiliated entity of an individual serving as President or Vice President, including a trust, parent, sister, or related company, affiliate, or subsidiary.
"(b) Stay.--In any covered civil action--
"(1) the court shall stay such proceedings in the covered civil action until the date on which the individual is no longer serving as President or Vice President, as applicable; and
"(2) the applicable limitations period shall be tolled during the stay described in paragraph (1).".
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 161 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"2417. Stay of certain actions brought by certain individuals.".
SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN SETTLEMENTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 161 of title 28, United States Code, as amended by section _____ of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"Sec. 2418. Prohibition on certain settlements
"(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' has the meaning given the term in section 2417.
"(b) Prohibition.--No agency, including the Department of Justice, may resolve any covered civil action, including in exchange for monetary compensation or relief from tax audits, criminal or civil actions, or any regulatory or other proceeding.".
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 161, as amended by section _____ of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"2418. Prohibition on certain settlements.". ______
SA 5715. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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At the appropriate place, insert the following:
SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON JUDGMENT FUND BEING USED TO SETTLE
CERTAIN CLAIMS RELATED TO JANUARY 6, 2021.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the amounts appropriated under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, or under any other Act may be used to settle claims related to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, with any person convicted of committing sedition or seditious conspiracy in connection with the attack.
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SA 5716. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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At the appropriate place, insert the following:
SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON JUDGMENT FUND BEING USED TO SETTLE
CERTAIN CLAIMS RELATED TO THE 2020 ELECTION.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the amounts appropriated under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, or under any other Act may be used to settle claims related the attempt of an individual to overthrow the 2020 election.
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SA 5717. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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At the appropriate place, insert the following:
SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON JUDGMENT FUND BEING USED TO SETTLE
CERTAIN CLAIMS RELATED TO JANUARY 6, 2021.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the amounts appropriated under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, or under any other Act may be used to settle claims related to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, with any person convicted of sexual abuse of a minor or crimes involving child sexual abuse material after January 20, 2025.
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SA 5718. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PROHIBITING POLITICAL PROSECUTIONS.
(a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the "Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026".
(b) Impermissible Considerations for Initiating or Declining Charges and Right of Action.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"Sec. 530E. Impermissible considerations for initiating or
declining charges and right of action
"(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `applicable covered individual' means--
"(1) if the investigation involved the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a special agent in charge, a section chief, and an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
"(2) if the investigation involved an agency other than the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the head of the agency and an agent of the agency; and
"(3) a United States attorney and a line prosecutor.
"(b) Impermissible Considerations.--
"(1) In general.--In determining whether to commence or recommend prosecution or investigation an attorney or investigator for the Government shall not consider the political or policy associations, activities, or beliefs of the person. An attorney or investigator for the Government shall not commence or recommend prosecution or investigation against a person in order to influence or change, in any way, the political or policy associations, activities, or beliefs of the person.
"(2) Applications.--Each criminal complaint, information, indictment, and application for a search warrant or arrest warrant shall include an attestation by the applicable covered individual that--
"(A) the covered individual is not aware that the criminal complaint, information, indictment, search warrant, or arrest warrant, as applicable, is being sought because of the political association, activities, or beliefs of the person subject to the warrant or a defendant named in the indictment;
"(B) the covered individual is not aware that the criminal complaint, information, indictment, search warrant, or arrest warrant, as applicable, is being sought in order to influence or change, in any way, the political or policy associations, activities, or beliefs of the person subject to the warrant or a defendant named in the indictment; and
"(C) in the case of a criminal complaint, information, or indictment, the covered individual believes the evidence in support of the indictment is sufficient to prove the guilt of the defendant at trial beyond a reasonable doubt.
"(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) may be construed to limit the authority of the Attorney General--
"(A) to establish prosecutorial and other guidelines for personnel of the Department of Justice;
"(B) to displace any additional provisions of the Justice Manual; or
"(C) to exclude by implication any other consideration the Attorney General determines is impermissible in determining whether to commence or recommend prosecution or take other action against a person.
"(c) Right of Action.--Any person investigated or prosecuted following a violation of this section may bring a civil action in an appropriate court of the United States for damages against any applicable covered individual in their individual capacity.".
(2) Technical and conforming amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"530E. Impermissible considerations for initiating or declining charges and right of action.". (c) Grand Jury Reforms.--(1) In general.--Rule 6 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure is amended by adding at the end the following: "(j) Presentation of Exculpatory Information.--If the government is aware of exculpatory evidence, the government shall inform the grand jury of its nature and existence. "(k) Presentation of Impeachment Information.--The government shall inform the grand jury of any statement, report, communication, or recording in the possession of the government made by, or including, a witness who testified before the grand jury that may impeach the credibility of the testimony of the witness.". (2) Discovery and inspection.--Rule 16(a)(1) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure is amended--(A) by redesignating subparagraph (G) as subparagraph (H); and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following: "(G) Grand jury vote tally.--Upon a defendant's request, the government must furnish the defendant with the number of grand jurors who voted to indict on each count and the number of grand jurors present for the vote.". (3) Dismissal.--Rule 48 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure is amended by adding at the end the following: "(c) For Political Reasons.--"(1) In general.--Upon a motion by the defendant alleging that substantial grounds exist to believe that the political or policy associations, activities, or beliefs of the defendant were considered in bringing the prosecution or that the prosecution was sought in order to influence or change, in any way, the political or policy association, activities, or beliefs of the defendant and requesting dismissal of all or part of the indictment and inspection of grand jury minutes, the judge shall review the grand jury minutes in camera, including whether--"(A) the government provided the grand jury with sufficient evidence to prove by probable cause that the defendant committed each element of the crime; "(B) the evidence presented to the grand jury was without impermissible reference to the political or policy associations, activities, or beliefs of the defendant; "(C) the government informed the grand jury of the nature and existence of all exculpatory evidence of which the government was aware; and "(D) the government informed the grand jury of any statement, report, communication, or recording in the possession of the government made by a witness who testified before the grand jury that may impeach the credibility of the grand jury testimony of the witness. "(2) Dismissal of all or part of the indictment.--"(A) Determination.--If the court determines that evidence presented to the grand jury impermissibly related to the political or policy associations, activities or beliefs of the defendant, or that the evidence was not sufficient to prove probable cause for each element of the offense, the court shall dismiss all or part of the indictment, as applicable. "(B) Re-presentation.--If the court dismisses all or part of an indictment under this paragraph, the government may re-present a case to a different grand jury only if the government first files a motion providing, and the court first finds, substantial grounds to believe that the political or policy associations, activities, or beliefs of the target were not considered in bringing the prosecution and that the prosecution is not being sought in order to influence or change, in any way, the political or policy association, activities, or beliefs of the defendant.". (d) Prohibition on White House Influence.--(1) In general.--Chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, as amended by section 2 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"Sec. 530F. Impermissible influence
"(a) In General.--No President or any employee of the White House shall directly or indirectly instruct the Department of Justice concerning investigative or charging decisions in individual criminal cases.
"(b) No Consideration.--No Department of Justice employee may consider direct or indirect instructions from the President or any White House employee when making investigative or charging decisions in individual criminal cases.".
(2) Technical and conforming amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 31, United States Code, as amended by section 2 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"530F. Impermissible influence.". (e) Reporting.--(1) In general.--Section 530B of title 28, United States Code, is amended--(A) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (B) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
"(c)(1) All employees of the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation shall report to the Office of Professional Responsibility of the Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Justice any instance where the political or policy associations, activities, or beliefs of the target were considered in any investigation or charging decision or when an investigation or charging decision was made in order to influence or change, in any way, the political or policy association, activities, or beliefs of the target.
"(2) The Director of the Office of Professional Responsibility of the Department of Justice and the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall disclose to each appropriate congressional committee any communication or complaint received by the Office of the Inspector General relating to an allegation that, in determining whether to commence or recommend prosecution or take other action against a person, the political or policy associations, activities, or beliefs of the person were considered or a decision was made in order to influence or change, in any way, the political or policy association, activities, or beliefs of the person.
"(3) Any disclosure made under paragraph (2) shall--
"(A) include--
"(i) the specific communication or complaint received by the Office of Professional Responsibility or Office of the Inspector General;
"(ii) the investigative steps the Office of Professional Responsibility or Office of the Inspector General took in response to the allegation; and
"(iii) any findings of the Office of Professional Responsibility or Office of the Inspector General;
"(B) notwithstanding section 552a of title 5, be confidential and not subject to disclosure; and
"(C) be made not later than 5 business days after the issuance of any findings or, if no findings are issued, be made no later than 5 business days after the conclusion of the investigation.
"(4) The Office of Professional Responsibility of the Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall investigate all communications and complaints relating to an allegation that, in determining whether to commence or recommend prosecution or take other action against a person, the political association, activities, or beliefs of the person were considered or a decision was made in order to influence or change, in any way, the political or policy associations, activities, or beliefs of the person. Such investigations shall be commenced not later than 5 business days after the initial receipt of the communication or complaint and shall be completed not later than 1 month after such receipt.".
(f) Severability.--If any provision of this section, an amendment made by this section, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this section, the amendments made by this section, and the application of the provisions of such to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.
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SA 5719. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN SETTLEMENTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 161 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"Sec. 2417. Prohibition on certain settlements
"(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' means a civil action brought against the United States by--
"(1) an individual serving as President or Vice President;
"(2) an extended family member of an individual serving as President or Vice President; or
"(3) an affiliated entity of an individual serving as President or Vice President, including a trust, parent, sister, or related company, affiliate, or subsidiary.
"(b) Prohibition.--No agency, including the Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service, may resolve any covered civil action in exchange for prohibiting the Internal Revenue Service from examining the tax returns of any plaintiff in a covered civil action.".
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 161 is amended by adding at the end the following:
"2417. Prohibition on certain settlements.".
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SA 5720. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PARDON TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
(a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the "Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2026".
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Executive clemency.--The term "executive clemency"--
(A) means any exercise by the President of the power to grant reprieves or pardons under clause 1 of section 2 of article II of the Constitution of the United States; and
(B) includes any pardon, commutation, reprieve, or remission of a fine.
(2) Victim.--The term "victim" has the meaning given the term in section 503(e) of the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20141(e)).
(c) Statement of Reasons for Pardons.--On the date on which any grant of executive clemency is made, the President shall publish in the Federal Register and on the official website of the President a written explanation of the reasons for granting such executive clemency.
(d) Duties of the Pardon Attorney.--
(1) Justice impact statement.--The Pardon Attorney shall, as soon as the Pardon Attorney becomes aware of any potential grant of executive clemency being considered by the President, begin preparing a Justice Impact Statement, which shall be made available to the President and Congress as soon as practicable but not later than 30 days after the date on which the Pardon Attorney becomes so aware, and which shall include--
(A) a description of the efforts of the Pardon Attorney--
(i) to contact victims as required under paragraph (3)(A); and
(ii) to make each determination required under subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (3); and
(B) any written statement submitted by a victim under paragraph (3)(A).
(2) Notification.--Any employee of the Department of Justice or Executive Office of the President who learns that the President is considering a grant of executive clemency shall immediately inform the Pardon Attorney of such consideration.
(3) Determinations required.--In the preparation of any Justice Impact Statement under paragraph (1), the Pardon Attorney shall make all reasonable efforts to--
(A) inform the victims of any crime committed by the person receiving a grant of executive clemency that they may submit written statements for inclusion in the Justice Impact Statement prepared by the Pardon Attorney;
(B) determine the opinions of the victims described in subparagraph (A) regarding the potential grant of executive clemency; and
(C) determine the opinions of the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and other Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement officials, as appropriate, as to the potential impact of the grant of executive clemency on the success of any ongoing investigation or prosecution.
(4) Justice impact statement completion.--The Justice Impact Statement required under paragraph (1) shall be completed and submitted even if submitted after executive clemency is granted.
(e) Pardon Lobbying Disclosure.--
(1) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1602) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (8)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) in clause (iii), by striking "or" after the semicolon;
(II) in clause (iv), by striking the period and inserting "; or"; and
(III) by adding at the end the following:
"(v) the issuance of a grant of executive clemency, as defined in section 2 of the Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2026, in the form of a pardon, commutation of sentence, reprieve, or remission of fine."; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B)(xii), by striking "made to" and inserting "except as provided in subparagraph (A)(v), made to"; and
(B) in paragraph (10), by inserting after the word "period" the following: ", or any individual who is employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation for services that include not fewer than 1 lobbying contact relating to a potential grant of executive clemency, as defined in section 2 of the Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2026, regardless of the percent of the services provided by the individual to that client that consist of lobbying activities."
(2) Registration of lobbyists.--Section 4 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603) is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(e) Registration Relating to Grants of Executive Clemency.--Not later than 2 days after the date on which a lobbyist first makes a lobbying contact pertaining to a potential grant of executive clemency, as defined in section 2 of the Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2026, or is employed or retained to make a lobbying contact pertaining to a potential grant of executive clemency, as so defined in that Act, whichever is earlier, such lobbyist (or the organization employing such lobbyist) shall register with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives in accordance with the requirements of this section, regardless of the total income or expenses related to such lobbying activities.".
(3) Reports by registered lobbyists.--Section 5 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of
1995 (2 U.S.C. 1604) is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(f) Lobbying Contacts Relating to Executive Clemency.--Not later than 2 days after a lobbying contact pertaining to a potential grant of executive clemency, as defined in section 2 of the Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2026, each registrant shall file a report with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives containing the information described in subsection (b) relating to the lobbying contact pertaining to the potential grant of executive clemency.".
(f) Studies and Reports.--
(1) Studies.--
(A) In general.--Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every other year thereafter, the Pardon Attorney shall conduct a study on the extent of compliance or noncompliance with this section.
(B) Reports to congress.--Not later than April 1 of each year following the completion of the study required under subsection, the Pardon Attorney shall submit to Congress a report containing the findings of the study and any recommendations to improve compliance with this section.
(g) Severability.--If any provision of this section, an amendment made by this section, or the application of such a provision or amendment to any particular person or circumstance is held invalid, the remaining provisions of this section and the amendments made by this section, and the application of such remaining provisions and amendments to any other person or circumstance, shall not be affected thereby.
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SA 5721. Mr. WELCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PUBLICATION OF RECIDIVISM OF RECIPIENTS OF TRUMP
PARDONS.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated $1,000,000 to the Office of the Pardon Attorney of the Department of Justice to remain available until noon on January 20, 2029, for the Office of the Pardon Attorney to track and publish publicly any State or Federal criminal charges against any person granted a Federal pardon or commutation on or after noon on January 20, 2025.
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SA 5722. Mr. WELCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. CONDEMNING THE PARDON OF CHANGPENG ZHAO.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) Changpeng Zhao, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Binance Holdings Ltd., pleaded guilty to failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program.
(2) Mr. Zhao was sentenced to 4 months in prison for his conduct.
(3) At the same time, Binance Holdings Ltd. admitted it engaged in anti-money laundering, unlicensed money transmitting, and sanctions violations.
(4) As part of the plea agreement, Binance Holdings Ltd. agreed to forfeit $2,510,650,588 and pay a criminal fine of $1,805,475,575.
(5) World Liberty Financial, which is owned in part by President Donald J. Trump and members of his family, have numerous business ties to Binance Holdings Ltd.
(6) On October 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump pardoned Mr. Zhao.
(b) Condemning Pardon.--Congress condemns the pardon issued to Changpeng Zhao.
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SA 5723. Mr. WELCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. USE OF OBBBA FUNDS FOR RESTITUTION FOR VICTIMS OF
PARDONED INDIVIDUALS.
(a) In General.--Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, $2,000,000,000 of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 72) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") shall be transferred to the Attorney General to provide restitution to victims of offenses committed by individuals who were pardoned or whose sentence was commuted by President Donald J. Trump.
(b) Availability.--Amounts transferred under subsection (a) shall remain available until expended.
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SA 5724. Mr. WELCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. CONDEMNING THE COMMUTATION OF THE SENTENCE OF
GEORGE ANTHONY DEVOLDER SANTOS.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) Former Congressman George Anthony Devolder Santos pleaded guilty to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
(2) As part of his guilty plea, Mr. Santos admitted to filing fraudulent reports with the Federal Election Commission, embezzling funds from campaign donors, charging credit cards without authorization, stealing identities, obtaining unemployment benefits through fraud, and lying in a report to the House of Representatives.
(3) Mr. Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison, ordered to pay $373,749.97 in restitution, and forfeited $205,002.97.
(4) On October 17, 2025, President Donald J. Trump commuted Mr. Santos's sentence.
(b) Condemning Commutation.--Congress condemns the commutation of the sentence of George Anthony Devolder Santos.
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SA 5725. Mr. WELCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. REQUIRING THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO
MAINTAIN A DETAILED LIST OF ALL FLIGHTS TAKEN
BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION.
(a) In General.--The Federal Bureau of Investigation shall maintain a detailed list of all flights that the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation takes. Such list shall include the date of, the passengers on, and the purpose of each flight.
(b) Submission to Congress.--Not less than monthly, the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall submit a copy of such list to--
(1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate;
(2) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;
(3) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and
(4) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.
(c) Funding.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there are appropriated to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $50,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to carry out this section.
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SA 5726. Mr. WELCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. CONDEMNING THE PARDON OF FORMER HONDURAN PRESIDENT
JUAN ORLANDO HERNANDEZ.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) According to court documents, beginning at least as early as 2004, and continuing through 2022, Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former president of the Honduran National Congress and former two-term President of Honduras, was at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.
(2) During his political career, President Hernandez abused his positions and authority in Honduras to facilitate the importation of over 400 tons of cocaine into the United States, enough for approximately 4,500,000,000 individual doses.
(3) President Hernandez's co-conspirators were armed with machine guns and other weapons, including AK-47s, AR-15s, and grenade launchers, which they used to protect their cocaine shipments as they transited across Honduras on route to the United States, protect the money they made from the sale of the cocaine, and guard their drug-trafficking territory from rivals.
(4) President Hernandez and his co-conspirators abused Honduran institutions, including the Honduran National Police and the Honduran military, to protect and grow their conspiracy, using heavily armed Honduran National Police officers to protect their cocaine shipments as they transited across Honduras.
(5) President Hernandez received millions of dollars of drug money from some of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking organizations in Honduras, Mexico, and elsewhere, and used those bribes to fuel his rise in Honduran politics, including a $1,000,000 bribe from El Chapo, one of the world's most notorious drug kingpins.
(6) As President Hernandez rose to power in Honduras, he provided increased support and protection for his co-conspirators, allowing them to move tons of cocaine, commit
acts of violence and murder, and turn Honduras into one of the most dangerous countries in the world.
(7) During his time in office, President Hernandez protected and enriched the drug traffickers in his inner circle and those who provided him with cocaine-fueled bribes that allowed him to obtain and stay in power.
(8) President Hernandez selectively supported and took credit for extraditions to the United States of certain drug traffickers who threatened his grip on power, while at the same time promising drug traffickers who bribed him and followed his instructions that they would remain safe in Honduras.
(9) The threat of being extradited to the United States made drug traffickers eager to bribe anyone who could protect them, and according to Federal prosecutors, they came to know they could rely on President Hernandez.
(10) President Hernandez directed the Honduran National Police and military to protect smugglers who paid him off and he promised to shield them from extradition to the United States, reportedly telling one cocaine trafficker that "by the time the gringos find out, we will have eliminated extradition.".
(11) President Hernandez reportedly boasted, "We are going to stuff the drugs up the gringos' noses, and they're never even going to know it.".
(12) Several of President Hernandez's co-conspirators were convicted and sentenced to prison in the United States, including the following:
(A) President Hernandez's brother, Juan Antonio Hernandez Alvarado, also known as "Tony Hernandez", who was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
(B) Geovanny Fuentes Ramirez, a violent cocaine trafficker who met with President Hernandez multiple times to discuss their drug trafficking partnership and who was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
(C) Juan Carlos Bonilla Valladares, also known as "El Tigre", the former chief of the Honduran National Police, who pleaded guilty to his participation in the cocaine importation conspiracy and was sentenced to 19 years in prison.
(13) President Hernandez was convicted of drug trafficking and weapons conspiracy after a jury trial that lasted nearly 3 weeks, and sentenced to 45 years in prison and fined $8,000,000.
(14) President Hernandez claimed that he was the victim of "political persecution", but no credible evidence to support that claim has been presented.
(15) President Hernandez's conviction and sentence were upheld on appeal.
(16) President Donald J. Trump's pardon of Juan Orlando Hernandez is an affront to the Federal law enforcement and judicial officials who investigated and prosecuted him and to the jurors who performed their civil duty in convicting him, weakens the rule of law, and severely harms the credibility of the United States in combating drug trafficking in this hemisphere and beyond.
(b) Condemning Pardon.--Congress condemns the pardon to convicted cocaine kingpin Juan Orlando Hernandez.
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SA 5727. Mrs. WARREN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 202. REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD THAT MORE CHILDREN WILL BE
DENIED HEALTH CARE AND GUARANTEEING FUNDING FOR
THE RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM.
It is the sense of the Senate that--
(1) to reduce the likelihood that more children will be denied health care, health care funding reductions mandated under Public Law 119-21 should be repealed; and
(2) funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program established under section 2105(h) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(h)) should be guaranteed, including--
(A) by ensuring that funds allotted to States under such program remain available until expended; and
(B) by eliminating any redistribution of unexpended or unobligated funds from such allotments.
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SA 5728. Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER (for herself and Mr. Bennet) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 202. PREVENTING THE FORCED CLOSURE OF ANY RURAL HOSPITAL
AND GUARANTEEING FUNDING FOR THE RURAL HEALTH
TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM.
It is the sense of the Senate that--
(1) to prevent the forced closure of any rural hospital, health care funding reductions mandated under Public Law 119-21 should be repealed; and
(2) funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program established under section 2105(h) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(h)) should be guaranteed, including--
(A) by ensuring that funds allotted to States under such program remain available until expended; and
(B) by eliminating any redistribution of unexpended or unobligated funds from such allotments.
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SA 5729. Mr. WELCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 202. ENSURING MEDICARE CAN NEGOTIATE DRUG PRICES FOR
RARE DISEASE DRUGS AND GUARANTEEING FUNDING FOR
THE RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM.
It is the sense of the Senate that--
(1) to reduce the likelihood that patients with a rare disease will be unable to afford their medicine, section 71203 of Public Law 119-21 and other health care funding reductions mandated under that Act should be repealed to ensure Medicare can negotiate drug prices for rare disease drugs when Medicare spending exceeds $400,000,000 annually on such drugs, regardless of the drugs' orphan status; and
(2) funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program established under section 2105(h) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(h)) should be guaranteed, including--
(A) by ensuring that funds allotted to States under such program remain available until expended; and
(B) by eliminating any redistribution of unexpended or unobligated funds from such allotments.
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SA 5730. Ms. ALSOBROOKS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. INCREASING THE NUMBER OF NEGOTIATION-ELIGIBLE DRUGS
IN THE PRICE NEGOTIATING PROGRAM FROM 15 TO 50.
This Act shall apply on the date that a law increasing the number of negotiation-eligible drugs under section 1192 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.1320f-1) from 15 to 50 is enacted (as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services).
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SA 5731. Ms. ALSOBROOKS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF MAXIMUM FAIR PRICE
ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL.
This Act shall apply on the date that a law expanding the definition of maximum fair price eligible individual under section 1191(c)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320f(c)(2)) to include an individual who is enrolled under a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in the group or individual market is enacted (as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services).
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SA 5732. Ms. ALSOBROOKS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. APPROPRIATION FOR LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM.
(a) Reduction in Amounts Appropriated.--Notwithstanding section 202, the amount appropriated under that section shall be reduced by $400,000,000.
(b) Appropriation for LIHEAP.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2026, to remain available until September 30, 2029, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $400,000,000 to carry out the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 2621 et seq.).
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SA 5733. Ms. ALSOBROOKS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. RESTORING STAFFING LEVELS AT NIH AND CDC.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall restore staffing levels at the National Institutes for Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the staffing levels of such agencies as of January 20, 2025, in order to respond to emerging health threats, including Ebola.
SA 5734. Ms. ALSOBROOKS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES; PROHIBITION
ON CERTAIN REDUCTIONS IN FORCE.
(a) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term "agency" means each authority of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States;
(2) the term "covered individual"--
(A) means each employee of an agency, without regard to whether, during the period of any lapse in appropriations with respect to that agency occurring before the date of enactment of this Act--
(i) the head of that agency determined that the individual was an excepted employee or an employee performing emergency work, as those terms are defined by the Office of Personnel Management; or
(ii) the individual was subject to furlough; and
(B) includes--
(i) a contractor who provides support to an employee described in subparagraph (A);
(ii) a member of the Armed Forces on active duty; and
(iii) a member of a reserve component who, during a covered lapse in appropriations with respect to the applicable agency, performs active service or inactive-duty training;
(3) the term "covered lapse in appropriations" means, with respect to an agency, a lapse in appropriations with respect to that agency beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act, and ending on the termination date; and
(4) the term "termination date" means the date on which, after the start of a covered lapse in appropriations--
(A) there are enacted into law appropriations for the agency (including a continuing appropriation) that provide amounts for the purposes for which amounts are made available under subsection (b); or
(B) there are enacted into law appropriations for the agency (including a continuing appropriation) without any appropriation for such purposes.
(b) Appropriations.--For fiscal year 2026, and each fiscal year thereafter, there are appropriated to the head of each agency with respect to which there is a covered lapse in appropriations, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as are necessary to provide, with respect to the covered lapse in appropriations, standard rates of pay, allowances, pay differentials, benefits, and other payments otherwise payable on a regular basis to covered individuals with respect to the agency.
(c) Prohibition.--During a covered lapse in appropriations, none of the funds made available by this or any other Act may be used to propose or implement a reduction in force, or any similar effort, to permanently reduce the number of employees employed by an agency.
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SA 5735. Ms. ALSOBROOKS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR U.S. IMMIGRATION AND
CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT AND U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER
PROTECTION ACTIONS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to allow agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct enforcement actions at any medical or mental healthcare facility, including any hospital, health care practitioner's office, health clinic, vaccination or testing site, or emergent or urgent care facility, or community health center.
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SA 5736. Ms. ALSOBROOKS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD WATER
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 202, the amount appropriated under that section shall be reduced by $400,000,000.
(b) Appropriation for LIHWAP.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $400,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to carry out a Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program to help low-income households afford rising water and wastewater utility costs and prevent such households from experiencing shutoffs during periods of economic hardship or extreme weather.
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SA 5737. Ms. ALSOBROOKS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION.
Of the amounts appropriated under section 202(9), $350,000,000 shall be appropriated to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
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SA 5738. Ms. ALSOBROOKS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM NUTRITION
EDUCATION FUNDING.
(a) Reduction in Amounts Appropriated.--Notwithstanding section 202, the amount appropriated under that section shall be reduced by $1,500,000,000.
(b) Appropriation for SNAP.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,500,000,000, to remain available until expended, to carry out the nutrition education program under the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.).
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SA 5739. Mr. WELCH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITING EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED FOR
ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ATTACK ON THE UNITED
STATES CAPITOL.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) On January 6, 2021, Congress (including Members of Congress and staff) and law enforcement officers were attacked by a group of rioters intent on preventing Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election.
(2) Numerous individuals who participated in the attack described in paragraph (1) pled guilty to crimes or were found guilty of crimes by a judge or jury.
(3) The individuals described in paragraph (2) were pardoned by the President on January 20, 2025.
(b) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, an individual convicted of a crime by a court of the United States for an action relating to the attack at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, shall be--
(1) deemed ineligible for employment, or any other financial engagement, with the Government of the United States, including any agency, department, office, or other component of the Government of the United States; and
(2) denied access to any property of the Government of the United States.
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SA 5740. Mr. SCHIFF (for himself, Mr. Kelly, and Ms. Slotkin) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; as follows:
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SEC. ___. DRAIN THE SLUSH FUND.
(a) In General.--Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(e) No judgment, award, compromise settlement, interest, or costs shall be authorized for payments that arise out of a lawsuit or claim filed by the President or Vice President.".
(b) Applicability.--This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall apply to any pending case or any cause of action arising on or after January 20, 2025.
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SA 5741. Mr. SCHIFF submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. RULES RELATED TO AGREEMENTS WITH THE PRESIDENT.
(a) Finality of Closing Agreements.--Section 7121 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
"(c) Special Rule.--Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall not apply to any agreement with the President or related or
affiliated individuals (including family or others filing jointly) or parties (including trusts, parent, sister, or related companies, affiliates, and subsidiaries) until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the President's term of office.".
(b) Extension of Statute of Limitations.--Section 6501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
"(13) Returns of the president subject to closing agreements.--
"(A) In general.--In the case of any return of tax described in subparagraph (B), the period for assessment, or for bringing a proceeding in court for collection of such tax , may be begun at any time before the later of--
"(i) the date that is 3 years after the conclusion of the term in office as President of the individual described in subparagraph (B)(i), or
"(ii) the date otherwise provided in this section.
"(B) Return of tax described.--A return of tax is described in this subparagraph if such return--
"(i) is a return of tax of an individual--
"(I) who is or was President, or
"(II) who is a related or affiliated individual (including family or others filing jointly) or party (including trusts, parent, sister, or related companies, affiliates, and subsidiaries) with respect to the individual described in subclause (I), and
"(ii) is subject to an agreement described in section 7121 that was entered into during the period the individual described in clause (i)(I) was President.".
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SA 5742. Mr. SCHIFF submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PREVENTING PAYOUTS FOR INSURRECTIONISTS.
(a) In General.--Section 2680 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(o) Any claim, without regard to when the act or omission giving rise to the claim occurred, brought by any individual convicted (including any individual convicted and subsequently pardoned) of any felony or misdemeanor--
"(1) arising out of or relating to the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol building and grounds;
"(2) committed with the intent to disrupt, delay, or impede the joint session of Congress certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election, including seditious conspiracy; or
"(3) involving an action taken to disrupt, interfere with, or unlawfully influence the administration of the 2016 presidential election, including conspiracy to defraud the United States.".
(b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any claim pending on, or brought on or after, January 20, 2025.
(c) Recoupment of Disbursed Funds.--
(1) In general.--Any individual described in section 2680(o) of title 28, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), who received any monetary payment, judgment, award, compromise, settlement, or interest from the United States (including a payment disbursed under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code (commonly known as the "Judgment Fund")) pursuant to a claim described in such section 2680(o) during the period beginning on January 20, 2025, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act, shall return the full amount of the payment, judgment, award, compromise, settlement, or interest to the Treasury of the United States.
(2) Enforcement.--
(A) Civil action.--The attorney general of any State may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States on behalf of the United States against any individual required to return funds under paragraph (1) who--
(i) resides in the State; or
(ii) committed an offense described in section 2680(o) of title 28, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), within the State.
(B) Remedies.--In an action brought by the attorney general of a State under subparagraph (A), the court shall order the applicable individual to--
(i) return the full amount of the funds owed under paragraph (1) to the Treasury of the United States; and
(ii) pay damages equal to 25 percent of the amount described in clause (i) to the State to defray the costs of State law enforcement and the administration of justice.
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SA 5743. Mr. SCHIFF submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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Sec. 204. No funds made available by this Act may be used by Department of Homeland immigration officials to provide security, crowd management, or other assistance for local law enforcement agencies at or near polling sites.
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SA 5744. Mr. SCHIFF submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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Sec. 204. No funds made available by this Act may be used by Department of Homeland immigration officials to receive, possess, seize, access, obtain, or otherwise have custody of any ballot box.
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SA 5745. Mr. SCHIFF submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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Sec. 204. No funds made available by this Act may be used by Department of Homeland immigration officials to conduct enforcement actions against any individual solely based on information contained in, or derived from, the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements database without a judicial warrant.
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SA 5746. Mr. SCHIFF (for himself and Mr. Kelly) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. NO PAYOUTS FOR POLITICAL INSIDERS.
(a) In General.--Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by adding at the end the following:
"(e) No funds shall be authorized for a judgment, award, compromise settlement, interest, or costs for payments administered under the Anti-Weaponization Fund arising pursuant to the settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, No. 1:26-cv-20609 (S.D. Fla.) to:
"(1) The President.
"(2) The Vice President.
"(3) Any individual employed by the principal campaign committee, authorized committee, or a connected organization (as those terms are defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101)) of the President or Vice President.
"(4) Any other covered executive branch official, as defined in section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act (2 U.S.C. 1602).
"(5) A United States Senator, a Representative in Congress, a Delegate to Congress, or the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico.
"(6) An officer or employee of the Congress whose compensation is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives."; and
(2) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following:
"(7) With respect to any payment administered under the Anti-Weaponization Fund arising pursuant to the settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, No. 1:26-cv-20609 (S.D. Fla.), not later than 180 days in advance of a payment, the name of the recipient, the amount, a complete summary of the basis of the claim, and the name of counsel of the claimant.".
(b) Applicability.--This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall apply to any pending case or any cause of action arising on or after January 20, 2025.
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SA 5747. Mr. SCHIFF submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO THE
ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND.
Section 1304(d) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(7) With respect to payments administered under the Anti-Weaponization Fund arising pursuant to the settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, No. 1:26-cv-20609 (S.D. Fla.), not later than 180 days in advance of a payment, the name of the recipient, the amount, a complete summary of the basis of the claim, and identity of the recipient's counsel.".
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SA 5748. Ms. ROSEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER BENEFITS PROGRAM AND COPS
HIRING PROGRAM.
No taxpayer funds may be used by any Federal agency for legal financial settlements to
the President. Any amounts allocated for such use shall be used instead for the purposes of carrying out the Public Safety Officers' Death Benefits Program under part L of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10281 et seq.) and the COPS Hiring Program under part Q of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10381 et seq.).
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SA 5749. Ms. ROSEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. INCREASING LIMIT FOR DEDUCTIBLE NEW BUSINESS
EXPENDITURES.
(a) In General.--Section 195(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A)(ii), by striking "$5,000" and inserting "$50,000", and
(2) by striking paragraph (3).
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
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SA 5750. Ms. ROSEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE DUTIES ON
ARTICLES OF FOOD.
(a) In General.--On or after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President may not impose any duty or tariff-rate quota on an article of food unless--
(1) the President transmits to Congress a request to impose the duty or quota; and
(2) there is enacted into law a joint resolution of approval under subsection (c) with respect to the imposition of the duty or quota.
(b) Exception.--The limitation under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an antidumping or countervailing duty imposed under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671 et seq.).
(c) Joint Resolutions of Approval.--
(1) Joint resolution of approval defined.--In this subsection, the term "joint resolution of approval" means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: "That Congress approves the imposition of the duty or tariff-rate quota with respect to ___, request for which was submitted to Congress on ______.", with the first blank space being filled with a description of the article and the second blank space being filled with the date the request under subsection (a)(1) was submitted to Congress.
(2) Introduction.--
(A) Joint resolution of approval.--A joint resolution of approval with respect to the imposition of a duty or tariff-rate quota may be introduced in either House of Congress by any Member of that House during the 45-day period beginning on the date on which the President submitted a request under subsection (a)(1) with respect to the duty or quota.
(3) Expedited procedures.--The provisions of subsections (b) through (f) of section 152 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2192) apply to a joint resolution of approval to the same extent that such subsections apply to joint resolutions under such section 152.
(4) Rules of the senate and the house of representatives.--This subsection is enacted by Congress--
(A) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively, and as such is 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 of approval, and supersedes other rules only to the extent that it is 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.
(d) Article of Food Defined.--In this section, the term "article of food" means--
(1) food for use;
(2) products chiefly used as food for animals or as ingredients in such food;
(3) agricultural commodities (as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602));
(4) articles used for packaging and containing articles described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3); and
(5) seeds, fertilizers, manures, and agro-chemicals.
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SA 5751. Ms. ROSEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. BYRNE JAG PROGRAM.
No taxpayer funds may be used by any Federal agency for legal financial settlements to the President. Any amounts allocated for such use shall instead be used for the purpose of carrying out the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10151 et seq.).
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SA 5752. Ms. ALSOBROOKS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON APPLICATION UNTIL ENACTMENT OF A LAW
MAKING CHILD CARE AFFORDABLE.
This Act shall apply on the date that a law is enacted (as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) that makes child care free or affordable for working families by ensuring no working family pays more than 7 percent of the family income on child care.
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SA 5753. Ms. ROSEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 203. BYRNE JAG PROGRAM.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Attorney General for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to remain available until September 30, 2029, $2,000,000,000 for the purpose of carrying out the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10151 et seq.), no amount of which may be used for or transferred to the Anti-Weaponization Fund, or any successor fund.
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SA 5754. Ms. ROSEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 203. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER BENEFITS PROGRAM AND COPS
HIRING PROGRAM.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Attorney General for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to remain available until September 30, 2029, $1,000,000,000 for the purpose of carrying out the Public Safety Officers' Death Benefits Program under part L of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10281 et seq.) and $1,000,000,000 for the purpose of carrying out the COPS Hiring Program under part Q of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10381 et seq.), no amount of which may be used for or transferred to the Anti-Weaponization Fund, or any successor fund.
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SA 5755. Mr. HICKENLOOPER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. APPROPRIATIONS FOR CDC.
(a) Reduction in Amounts Appropriated.--Notwithstanding section 202, the amount appropriated under that section shall be reduced by $1,000,000,000.
(b) Appropriations for CDC.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes of investigating and monitoring infectious disease outbreaks, including on cruise ships.
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SA 5756. Mr. HICKENLOOPER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 202. FUNDING TO ALLEVIATE MEDICAID CUTS.
(a) Appropriation.--There is appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $38,525,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to alleviate funding and eligibility cuts made to the Medicaid program in Public Law 119-21 (139 Stat. 72) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act").
(b) Reduction of Funds for ICE.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act,
the amount appropriated under section 102 to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026 shall be $0.
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SA 5757. Mr. LUJAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Sections 10101 through 10108 of Public Law 119-21 are repealed, and any provisions of law amended by those sections are restored or revived as if those sections had not been enacted into law.
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SA 5758. Mr. WYDEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON ORDERS OR AGREEMENTS RELATING TO
RELEASE OF TAX CLAIMS BY THE PRESIDENT AND
RELATED PERSONS.
(a) In General.--The Attorney General may not order or agree to a broad release of--
(1) all tax claims that are pending or could have been pending for the President, the President's immediate relatives, or any entity the President or his immediate relatives control, or
(2) any tax claim that is not related to underlying matters referred to the Department of Justice by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate).
(b) Application to Prior Releases.--Any order or agreement described in subsection (a) made before the date of the enactment of this Act shall be null and void.
(c) No Inference.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to create any inference that the Attorney General has the authority to resolve tax matters.
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SA 5759. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SA 5760. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this Act or any other Act may be construed as limiting the ability of State and local governments to conduct oversight of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which shall include the ability of such jurisdictions--
(1) to investigate and prosecute potential crimes and use-of-excessive-force incidents;
(2) to require evidence to be preserved and shared with such jurisdictions; and
(3) to require prior consent to conduct large-scale operations outside of targeted immigration enforcement.
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SA 5761. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES TO
ENTER HOMES WITHOUT CONSENT OR WARRANTS.
None of the funds made available under this Act or Public Law 119-21 may be obligated or expended to allow any officer or employee of the Department of Homeland Security to enter a home absent consent or absent a warrant issued by a neutral and detached judge or judicial officer of a United States District Court judicial official, which shall not include U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I-200 or Form I-205.
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SA 5762. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(a) In General.--All public-facing immigration enforcement activities using amounts made available under this Act shall be conducted by officers and agents who are wearing clearly visible identification, which shall include--
(1) an unobscured face not covered by facial coverings, such as masks or balaclavas, except as necessary to meet specific operational requirements of the enforcement action;
(2) the full name or widely recognized acronym of the officer's or agent's employing agency; and
(3) the officer's or agent's last name or unique badge or identification number.
(b) Compliance and Reporting.--
(1) Internal accountability.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that any officer's failure to comply with the requirements of this section is subject to appropriate administrative discipline, including written reprimand, suspension, or other personnel actions consistent with agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
(2) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that includes the following:
(A) The number of documented instances of noncompliance with this section.
(B) A summary of disciplinary or remedial actions taken.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term "appropriate committees of Congress" means--
(A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.
(2) Immigration enforcement activity.--The term "immigration enforcement activity"--
(A) means any activity that involves the direct exercise of Federal immigration enforcement through public-facing actions;
(B) includes a patrol, stop, arrest, search, raid, checkpoint, or the execution of a judicial or administrative warrant; and
(C) does not include covert, nonpublic operations.
(3) Officer.--The term "officer" means--
(A) any agent, officer, or employee of U.S. Customs and Border Protection;
(B) any officer or employee of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and
(C) any individual authorized, deputized, or designated under Federal law, regulation, or agreement to perform immigration enforcement functions, including pursuant to section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1137(g)) or any other delegation or agreement with the Department of Homeland Security.
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SA 5763. Mr. PETERS proposed an amendment to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; as follows:
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SEC. ___. RESCISSION OF OBBBA FUNDS.
Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, all of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under title X of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") shall be rescinded and transferred to the general fund of the Treasury to reduce the deficit.
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SA 5764. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. APPROPRIATION FOR OVERSIGHT.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $150,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for oversight by the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security of activities conducted by the Department for which funding is appropriated in this title or title X of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 357) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act").
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 203, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $2,325,000,000.
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SA 5765. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. APPROPRIATION FOR OVERSIGHT.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $150,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for oversight by the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security of activities conducted by the Department for which funding is appropriated in this title.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 104, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $2,325,000,000.
At the appropriate place in title II, insert the following:
SEC. ___. APPROPRIATION FOR OVERSIGHT.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $150,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for oversight by the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security of activities conducted by the Department for which funding is appropriated in this title or title X of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 357) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act").
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 203, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $2,325,000,000.
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SA 5766. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. RESCISSION OF OBBBA FUNDS.
Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, all of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under sections 90001, 90002, 90003, 90004, 90006, and 90007 of title IX of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") shall be rescinded and transferred to the general fund of the Treasury to reduce the deficit.
At the appropriate place in title II, insert the following:
SEC. ___. RESCISSION OF OBBBA FUNDS.
Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, all of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under title X of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14", approved July 4, 2025 (Public Law 119-21; 139 Stat. 361) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") shall be rescinded and transferred to the general fund of the Treasury to reduce the deficit.
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SA 5767. Mr. SCHIFF submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. RULES RELATED TO AGREEMENTS WITH THE PRESIDENT.
(a) Conduct of Litigation Reserved to DOJ.--Section 516 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: "The authority of the Attorney General and the Department of Justice to conduct litigation pursuant to this section shall not apply to any offer of compromise or settlement agreement in the case of any return of tax of the President or any member of the immediate family of the President which was filed during the President's term in office.".
(b) Extension of Statute of Limitations.--Section 6501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
"(13) Returns of the president subject to closing agreements.--In the case of any return of tax of the President or any member of the immediate family of the President, the period for assessment, or for bringing a proceeding in court for collection of such tax, may be begun at any time before the date that is 3 years after the conclusion of the term in office as President.".
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to any case or cause of action arising on or after January 20, 2025.
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SA 5768. Mr. KELLY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PAYMENTS
OF CLAIMS TO THE BENEFIT OF THE PRESIDENT.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds made available under this Act or any other Act may be used by the Department of Justice or any other Executive agency to negotiate or reach a compromise settlement with a sitting President relating to a claim made by the President against the United States Government for monetary damages or other compensation.
SEC. _____. SUSPENSION ON THE TRANSFER OR USE OF FEDERAL
FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED TO ANTI-
WEAPONIZATION FUND.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on January 20, 2033, no Federal funds, including funds appropriated under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, may be--
(1) transferred to or used to administer the Anti-Weaponization Fund, or any other similar fund; or
(2) otherwise used to facilitate the payment of claims made to the Anti-Weaponization Fund, or any other similar fund.
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SA 5769. Mr. KELLY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PAYMENTS
TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds made available by this Act or any other Act, including funds made available under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code (commonly known as the "Judgment Fund"), may be obligated, transferred, reserved, committed, administered, expended, or used for the payment of any claim--
(1) by an individual who was arrested, charged, or convicted of an offense involving violence relating to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, including any individual who was subsequently pardoned; and
(2) that arises from the events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, or from the prosecution for offenses relating to such events.
(b) Fee Collection.--The Department of Justice shall collect a filing fee for any claim or request for payment submitted to the Anti-Weaponization Fund, or any similar fund, in the following amounts:
(1) A fee of $5,000 for any claim made for compensation or payment that is less than $100,000.
(2) A fee of $10,000 for any claim made for compensation or payment that is not less than $100,000 and not more than $1,000,000.
(3) A fee of $100,000 for any claim made for compensation or payment that is more than $1,000,000.
(c) Transfer of Fees Collected.--The Department of Justice shall transfer all fees collected pursuant to subsection (b) to the Treasury for the benefit of Capitol Police, including tuition reimbursement, retention bonuses, and other similar employee benefits.
(d) Audit.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every year thereafter until September 30, 2031, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice and the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete an audit of payments made under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, for compliance with this section.
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SA 5770. Mr. KELLY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. REINFORCEMENT OF TIMELY DACA APPLICATION PROCESSING.
(a) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.--The amount appropriated under section 202 shall be reduced by $31,075,000,000.
(b) DACA Application Processing.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for fiscal year 2026, out of money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000 for the timely processing of applications for deferred action pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, as set forth in the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" (87 Fed. Reg. 53152 (August 30, 2022)), and for processing associated applications for employment authorization documents.
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SA 5771. Mr. KELLY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 202. PROTECTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM.
It is the sense of the Senate that the amount appropriated for the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) should be increased.
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SA 5772. Mr. KELLY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Graham to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. REINFORCEMENT OF PROTECTIONS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
TO SEEK IMMIGRATION RELIEF.
(a) Limitation on Use of Funds.--None of the funds made available under this Act may be used for purposes or activities that would limit, restrict, or otherwise prohibit a military family, including the parent, spouse, widow, widower, and sons and daughters of a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran, from applying for relief under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)), including use of funds to arrest, detain, deport, or remove a member of the Armed Forces or veteran, or their parent, spouse, widow, widower, son or daughter.
(b) Redirection of Homeland Security Appropriations.--
(1) U.S. immigration and customs enforcement.--The amount appropriated under section 202 shall be reduced by $31,075,000,000.
(2) Military family application processing.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for fiscal year 2026, out of money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,500,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes of processing of applications submitted to the Department of Homeland Security by members of the Armed Forces or veterans, or their parents, spouses, widows, widowers, sons or daughters, for relief under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)) or any other relief that may be provided under the Immigration and National Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).
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SA 5773. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR THE SHELTER AND SERVICES PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000 to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the Department of Homeland Security to provide assistance through the Shelter and Services Program.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,250,000,000.
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SA 5774. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SCREENINGS OF ASYLUM
SEEKERS.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000 to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the Office of Health Security of the Department of Homeland Security to hire and deploy additional public health professionals to screen asylum seekers for infectious diseases, including measles and hantavirus, and to provide vaccinations and treatment when necessary.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,250,000,000.
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SA 5775. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR TRACKING COERCIVE ECONOMIC
PRACTICES OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY IN THE
UNITED STATES.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $400,000,000 to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the Department of Homeland Security to map, track, and expose propaganda, and coercive economic practices of the Chinese Communist Party in the United States.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,050,000,000.
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SA 5776. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. APPROPRIATION FOR DETERRING EXTREMIST VIOLENCE.
(a) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $200,000,000 to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the Department of Homeland Security to monitor and investigate white nationalist propaganda networks and collaborate with law enforcement partners to deter extremist violence.
(b) Reduction in Funds.--Notwithstanding section 102, the amount appropriated under that section shall be $7,250,000,000.
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SA 5777. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF ARMED
FORCES FOR DOMESTIC LAW ENFORCEMENT.
None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used for the deployment of the United States Armed Forces for use in, or as a support function to, domestic law enforcement purposes without a written request of the Governor of a State (or the Mayor, in the case of the District of Columbia) or the invocation of chapter 13 of title 10, United States Code (commonly known as the "Insurrection Act").
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SA 5778. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of title II, add the following:
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SEC. 204. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
(a) Offset.--Notwithstanding section 203 of this title, the amount appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security under that section shall be $2,000,000,000.
(b) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Attorney General for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to establish a process for compensating victims for violations of their Federal constitutional or statutory rights by Federal officers or agents carrying out immigration enforcement activities, and to provide for related compensation.
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SA 5779. Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Paul, and Mr. Schmitt) proposed an amendment to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; as follows:
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This division may be cited as the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" or the "SAVE America Act".
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this division is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Subtitle A--Ensuring Only Citizens Are Registered to Vote in Elections for Federal Office
Sec. _101. Ensuring only citizens are registered to vote in elections for Federal office.
Subtitle B--Requiring Voters to Provide Photo Identification
Sec. _111. Requiring voters to provide photo identification.
Subtitle C--Manner of Holding Elections for Federal Office
Sec. _121. Authority. Sec. _122. Definitions. Sec. _123. In-person voting required. Sec. _124. Limited absentee voting in Federal elections. Sec. _125. Ballot handling and receipt. Sec. _126. Enforcement. Sec. _127. Preemption. Sec. _128. Severability. Sec. _129. Effective date.
Sec. _201. Amendment.
Subtitle A--Ensuring Only Citizens Are Registered to Vote in Elections for Federal Office
SEC. _101. 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) is amended--
(1) by striking "As used" and inserting "(a) In General.--As used"; and
(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' means, with respect to an applicant for voter registration, any of the following:
"(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 that indicates the applicant is a citizen of the United States.
"(3) The applicant's official United States military identification card, together with an official United States military record showing that the applicant's place of birth was in the United States or that otherwise indicates the applicant is a citizen of 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 or that otherwise indicates the applicant is a citizen of 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) Application of Requirements.--Section 4 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20503) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking "subsection (b)" and inserting "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) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking "Each State motor vehicle driver's license application" and inserting "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" and inserting "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" at the end;
(B) in clause (ii), by adding "and" at the end; 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)" and inserting ", including the requirement that the applicant provides documentary proof of United States citizenship"; and
(5) in subsection (c)(2)(D)(iii), by striking "; and" and inserting the following: ", 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) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1)--
(A) by striking "Each State shall accept and use" and inserting "Subject to the requirements under section 8(j), each State shall accept and use"; and
(B) by striking "Federal Election Commission" and inserting "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" at the end;
(B) in subparagraph (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; 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) is amended--
(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)" and inserting ", including the requirement that the applicant provides documentary proof of United States citizenship";
(ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; 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 if the applicant answers in the affirmative require documentary proof of United States citizenship prior to providing the form under subparagraph (C);"; and
(2) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting "who are citizens of the United States" after "for persons".
(f) Requirements With Respect to Administration of Voter Registration.--
(1) In general.--Section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C.
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(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking "In the administration of voter registration" and inserting "Subject to the requirements of subsection (j), in the administration of voter registration"; and
(ii) in paragraph (3)--
(I) in subparagraph (B), by striking "or" at the end; and (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;";
(B) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (l); and
(C) 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) Requirement in cases of name discrepancies in documentation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State shall accept and process an application to register to vote in an election for Federal office if the applicant--
"(A) presents with the application documentation that would constitute documentary proof of United States citizenship, except that the name on the documentation is not the name of the applicant; and
"(B) provides, through a process established by the State (which shall be subject to any relevant guidance adopted by the Election Assistance Commission)--
"(i) additional documentation as necessary to establish that the name on the documentation is a previous name of the applicant; or
"(ii) an affidavit signed by the applicant attesting that the name on the documentation is a previous name of the applicant.
"(3) Additional processes in certain cases.--
"(A) Process for those without documentary proof such as recently married women who decide to change their surname.--
"(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.
"(4) State requirements.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection:
"(A) Each State shall take affirmative steps, on an ongoing basis, and not less than once every calendar year quarter, to ensure that only United States citizens are registered to vote under the provisions of this Act, and such affirmative steps shall include the establishment of a program described in subparagraphs (B) and (C).
"(B) Each State shall submit the complete, official list of individuals registered as eligible voters for Federal office in the State to the Department of Homeland Security for comparison through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (`SAVE') system for the purposes of identifying individuals who are not citizens of the United States and taking the necessary steps to remove such individuals who are not citizens from the official list, after notice is given to such individuals and such individuals are given the opportunity to provide documentary proof of United States citizenship, but a State with a memorandum of agreement for such purposes with the Department of Homeland Security on the date of the enactment of this subsection may comply with this subparagraph by carrying out such purposes under the memorandum.
"(C) Each State may utilize such other sources of data available to the State for the purposes of identifying individuals who are not citizens of the United States and removing such individuals from the official list of eligible voters for Federal office in the State, including (but not limited to) the following:
"(i) The Department of Homeland Security through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (`SAVE') system or otherwise.
"(ii) Other sources, including databases and information provided pursuant to an agreement with the Commissioner of Social Security under section 205(r)(9) of the Social Security Act, which can be used to confirm United States citizenship status, except that any such information provided by the Commissioner may not be the sole grounds for the removal of an individual from the official list of eligible voters for elections for Federal office in a State.
"(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 (3)(A) or (3)(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 shall respond to a request received under subparagraph (A) 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), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (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) if it is determined pursuant to subparagraph (A) or (B) that an alien (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)) is unlawfully registered to vote in elections for Federal office.
"(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.".
(2) Agreements for the social security administration to share applicable information.--
(A) Agreements with state officials.--Section 205(r)(9)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(r)(9)(A)) is amended to read as follows:
"(9)(A)(i) The Commissioner of Social Security shall enter into an agreement with each official responsible for a State driver's license agency for the purpose of verifying that--
"(I) the applicable information of an individual matches information contained in the records of the Commissioner; and
"(II) for each individual registering to vote or who is registered to vote, the citizenship or immigration status of such individual is consistent with the information in the records of the Commissioner.
"(ii) Each State driver's license agency shall pay to the Commissioner of Social Security the full costs (including systems and administrative costs) associated with the verification under clause (i).
"(iii) Pursuant to an agreement described in clause (i), a State driver's license agency may disclose information related to the
verification under clause (i) to State and local officials as necessary to verify the eligibility of individuals registering to vote or who are registered to vote within such State.
"(iv) Agreements under this subparagraph shall include safeguards to assure compliance with subparagraph (F).".
(B) Agreements with the department of homeland security.--Section 205(r)(9) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(r)(9)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(G)(i) The Commissioner of Social Security shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Homeland Security under which--
"(I) the Secretary may provide the Commissioner with applicable information; and
"(II) if the Secretary provides such information, the Commissioner provides the Secretary with a notification regarding--
"(aa) whether the applicable information of an individual matches the information contained in the records of the Commissioner;
"(bb) the social security number associated with the individual matches; and
"(cc) the citizenship or immigration status shown on the social security number of such individual.
"(ii) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall pay to the Commissioner of Social Security the full costs (including systems and administrative costs) associated with providing any applicable information and notification under clause (i).
"(iii) The Secretary may, upon request, disclose any applicable information and notification under clause (i) to State and local officials to verify the eligibility of individuals registering to vote or who are registered to vote within such State.
"(iv) Agreements under this subparagraph shall include safeguards to assure compliance with subparagraph (F).".
(C) Applicable information defined.--Subparagraph (D)(i) of section 205(r)(9) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
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405(r)(9)) is amended--
(i) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking "information regarding whether";
(ii) in subclause (I), by striking "provided to the Commissioner match the information contained in the Commissioner's records"; and
(iii) in subclause (II), by inserting "information regarding whether" before "such".
(D) Confidentiality.--Subparagraph (F) of section 205(r)(9) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(r)(9)) is amended by striking "a State" each place it appears and inserting "an agency"
(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)) is amended--
(A) by striking "or" at the end of subparagraph (A);
(B) by adding "or" at the end of subparagraph (B); and
(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)) is amended by striking "(4)(A)" and inserting "(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)) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking "(including citizenship)" and inserting "(including an explanation of what is required to present documentary proof of United States citizenship)";
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking "and" at the end;
(C) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; 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)) is amended--
(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" and inserting the following: ", 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)) is amended by striking "a violation of this Act" and inserting "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)) is amended--
(1) by striking "or" at the end of subparagraph (A);
(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) purposefully 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), as redesignated by subsection (b), is amended by striking "This Act does not apply to a State" and inserting "Except with respect to the requirements under subsection (j) and (k) 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) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
"(d) Permitting States To Adopt Certain Requirements After Enactment.--Subsections (j) and (k) 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 America Act.".
(l) 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.), as amended by this section.
(m) Inapplicability of Paperwork Reduction Act.--Subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44 (commonly referred to as the "Paperwork Reduction Act") shall not apply with respect to the development or modification of voter registration materials under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.), as amended by this section, including the development or modification of any voter registration application forms.
(n) 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.
(o) Rule of Construction Regarding Provisional Ballots.--Nothing in this section or in any amendment made by this section may be construed to supersede, 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 subsection (f)).
(p) Rule of Construction Regarding Effect on State Exemptions From Other Federal Laws.--Nothing in this section or in any amendment made by this section 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.).
(q) Exception for Absent Uniformed Services Voters.--The requirements in this section shall not apply with respect to an applicant who is an absent uniformed services voter, as defined in section 107(1) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20310(1)).
(r) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this section, and shall apply with respect to applications for voter registration which are submitted on or after such date.
Subtitle B--Requiring Voters to Provide Photo Identification
SEC. _111. REQUIRING VOTERS TO PROVIDE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION.
(a) Requirement to Provide Photo Identification as Condition of Casting Ballot.--
(1) In general.--Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 303 the following new section:
"SEC. 303A. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
"(a) Provision of Identification Required as Condition of Casting Ballot.--
"(1) Individuals voting in person.--
"(A) Requirement to provide identification.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subparagraph (B), the appropriate State or local election official may not provide a ballot for an election for Federal office to an individual who desires to vote in person unless the individual presents to the official a valid physical photo identification.
"(B) Availability of provisional ballot.--
"(i) In general.--If an individual does not present the identification required under
subparagraph (A), the individual shall be permitted to cast a provisional ballot with respect to the election under section 302(a), except that the appropriate State or local election official may not make a determination under section 302(a)(4) that the individual is eligible under State law to vote in the election unless, not later than 3 days after casting the provisional ballot, the individual presents to the official--
"(I) the identification required under subparagraph (A); or
"(II) an affidavit developed and made available to the individual by the State attesting that the individual does not possess the identification required under subparagraph (A) because the individual has a religious objection to being photographed.
"(ii) No effect on other provisional balloting rules.--Nothing in clause (i) may be construed to apply to the casting of a provisional ballot pursuant to section 302(a) or any State law for reasons other than the failure to present the identification required under subparagraph (A).
"(2) Individuals voting other than in person.--
"(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subparagraph (B), the appropriate State or local election official may not accept any ballot for an election for Federal office provided by an individual who votes other than in person unless the individual submits with the ballot--
"(i) a copy of a valid photo identification; or
"(ii) the last four digits of the individual's Social Security number and an affidavit developed and made available to the individual by the State attesting that the individual is unable to obtain a copy of a valid photo identification after making reasonable efforts to obtain such a copy.
"(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) does not apply with respect to a ballot provided by--
"(i) an absent uniformed services voter, as defined in section 107(1) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20310(1)); or
"(ii) an individual provided the right to vote otherwise than in person under section 3(b)(2)(B)(ii) of the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (52 U.S.C.
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20102(b)(2)(B)(ii)).
"(b) Providing Public Access to Digital Imaging Devices.--With respect to each State, the appropriate State or local government official of the State shall ensure, to the extent practicable, public access to a digital imaging device, which shall include a printer, copier, image scanner, or multifunction machine, at State and local government buildings in the State, including courts, libraries, and police stations, for the purpose of allowing individuals to use such a device at no cost to the individual to make a copy of a valid photo identification.
"(c) Valid Photo Identifications Described.--For purposes of this section, a `valid photo identification' means, with respect to an individual who seeks to vote in a State, any of the following:
"(1) A valid State-issued motor vehicle driver's license that includes a photo of the individual and an expiration date.
"(2) A valid State-issued identification card that includes a photo of the individual and an expiration date issued by a State motor vehicle authority.
"(3) A valid United States passport for the individual.
"(4) A valid military identification for the individual.
"(5) A valid identification document issued by a Tribal government that includes a photo of the individual and an expiration date.
"(d) Notification of Identification Requirement to Applicants for Voter Registration.--
"(1) In general.--Each State shall ensure that, at the time an individual applies to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, the appropriate State or local election official notifies the individual of the photo identification requirements of this section.
"(2) Special rule for individuals applying to register to vote online.--Each State shall ensure that, in the case of an individual who applies to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State online, the online voter registration system notifies the individual of the photo identification requirements of this section before the individual completes the online registration process.
"(e) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this section, and shall apply with respect to elections for Federal office held on or after such date.".
(2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item:
"Sec. 303A. Photo identification requirements.". (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Voluntary Guidance by Election Assistance Commission.--Section 311(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21101(b)) is amended--(1) by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (2); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting "; and"; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: "(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 303A, the date of enactment of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.". (c) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking "sections 301, 302, 303, and 304" and inserting "subtitle A of title III". (d) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this section, and shall apply with respect to elections for Federal office held on or after such date.
Subtitle C--Manner of Holding Elections for Federal Office
SEC. _121. AUTHORITY.
Congress enacts this subtitle pursuant to Article I, section 4, clause 1 of the Constitution of the United States.
SEC. _122. DEFINITIONS.
In this subtitle:
(1) Absentee ballot.--The term "absentee ballot" means a ballot transmitted to a voter for voting by mail or outside of the physical presence of election officials during the voting period.
(2) Absent uniformed services voter.--The term "absent uniformed services voter" has the meaning given that term in section 107 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20310).
(3) Chain of custody.--The term "chain of custody" means documented procedures ensuring that absentee ballots are securely tracked from issuance through delivery, receipt, and tabulation, including records of each transfer of custody of such ballots.
(4) Election.--The term "election" means--
(A) a general, special, primary, or runoff election;
(B) a convention or caucus of a political party which has authority to nominate a candidate;
(C) a primary election held for the selection of delegates to a national nominating convention of a political party; and
(D) a primary election held for the expression of a preference for the nomination of individuals for election to the office of President.
(5) Federal office.--The term "Federal office" means the office of President or Vice President, Senator, Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.
(6) Immediate family member.--The term "immediate family member" means a spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, parent-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law of the voter.
(7) Legal guardian.--The term "legal guardian" means an individual appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction to serve as guardian of the person of the voter.
(8) State.--The term "State" has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20502).
(9) Verified travel.--The term "verified travel" means travel that will result in a voter being physically absent from the jurisdiction in which the voter is eligible to vote for the entire voting period and that is supported by documentation reasonably sufficient to establish such absence. Such term does not include residence outside the United States.
(10) Voting period.--The term "voting period" means the period beginning on the first day on which in-person voting is permitted under State law for an election for Federal office and ending at the time the polls close on the date of the election.
(11) Universal vote-by-mail.--The term "universal vote-by-mail" means any system under which a State automatically mails ballots to registered voters for an election for Federal office without the voter first submitting a request that meets the requirements of section 124.
SEC. _123. IN-PERSON VOTING REQUIRED.
(a) General Rule.--Except as provided in section 124, a State shall require an individual to vote in person in an election for Federal office.
(b) Prohibition on Universal Vote-by-mail.--A State may not conduct an election for Federal office by universal vote-by-mail.
(c) Early In-person Voting Not Affected.--Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to prohibit or limit the authority of a State to permit voting in person prior to the date of the election for an election for Federal office.
(d) Construction.--
(1) In general.--Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed--
(A) to regulate elections for State or local office;
(B) to establish, modify, or alter the qualifications of individuals eligible to vote in elections for Federal office;
(C) to prohibit a State from permitting the use of absentee ballots or voting by mail in elections for State or local office;
(D) to permit a State to transmit or distribute by mail a ballot that includes any office for which this subtitle applies unless the issuance of such ballot complies with the requirements of this subtitle; or
(E) to limit or modify the rights of absent uniformed services voters under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.).
(2) Clarification.--A State that permits absentee voting or voting by mail for State
or local office may provide a separate ballot for such offices but may not include any Federal office on a mailed ballot unless the voter has submitted a valid absentee ballot request under section _124.
SEC. _124.
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LIMITED ABSENTEE VOTING IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS.
(a) In General.--A State may permit an individual to vote by absentee ballot in an election for Federal office only if the individual submits a request in accordance with this section and certifies under penalty of perjury that the individual--
(1) is an absent uniformed services voter;
(2) is unable to appear in person during the entire voting period due to illness, infirmity, hospitalization, or physical disability;
(3) is the primary caregiver of an individual who is medically incapacitated during the entire voting period; or
(4) will be absent from the jurisdiction during the entire voting period due to verified travel.
(b) Request Requirements.--A request for an absentee ballot in an election for Federal office under this section shall--
(1) be in writing and signed by the applicant;
(2) be submitted not later than 14 days before the date of the election;
(3) include a copy of a valid photo identification as defined in section 303A(c) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, as added by section _102 of this division; and
(4) include a sworn attestation specifying the category under subsection (a) upon which eligibility is based.
(c) Attestations and Supporting Documentation for Hardship Categories.--
(1) Illness or disability.--An individual seeking an absentee ballot under subsection (a)(2) shall submit, together with the request required under subsection (b), a sworn attestation describing the illness, infirmity, hospitalization, or physical disability of the individual and certifying that such illness, infirmity, hospitalization, or physical disability will prevent the individual from appearing in person during the entire voting period, including documentation that is reasonably sufficient to establish such illness, infirmity, hospitalization, or physical disability.
(2) Primary caregiver.--An individual seeking an absentee ballot under subsection (a)(3) shall submit, together with the request required under subsection (b), a sworn attestation describing the medical incapacitation of the individual for whom the individual is a primary caregiver and certifying that such role as a primary caregiver will prevent the individual from appearing in person during the entire voting period, including documentation reasonably sufficient to establish such role as a primary caregiver of an individual who is medically incapacitated.
(3) Verified travel.--An individual seeking an absentee ballot under subsection (a)(4) shall submit, together with the request required under subsection (b), a sworn attestation describing the nature of the travel that will result in the individual being absent from the jurisdiction for the entire voting period, including documentation reasonably sufficient to verify such travel.
(4) Form of attestation.--An attestation under this subsection shall be signed under penalty of perjury and submitted in such form as the State may require, consistent with any standards established by the Election Assistance Commission.
(d) Verification.--A State shall verify compliance with subsection (b) prior to issuing an absentee ballot and shall maintain a record of such verification for purposes of audit and enforcement.
(e) False Statement.--Any individual who knowingly makes or abets a false statement under this section shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code (which fines shall be paid into the general fund of the Treasury, miscellaneous receipts (pursuant to section 3302 of title 31, United States Code), notwithstanding any other law), or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
(f) Standard Request Form.--Not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, the Election Assistance Commission shall develop and make available a standardized absentee ballot request form that States may use to comply with this section.
(g) Rule of Construction Regarding Proof of Citizenship.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to require an applicant requesting an absentee ballot to transmit or mail documentary proof of United States citizenship if the appropriate election official is able to verify that the applicant has previously provided documentary proof of United States citizenship as required under section 8(j) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, as added by section _101 of this division.
SEC. _125. BALLOT HANDLING AND RECEIPT.
(a) Requirements for Absentee Ballot Requests.--
(1) Election-specific request required.--
(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in subparagraph (B), a request for an absentee ballot in an election for Federal office shall apply only with respect to the election for which the request is submitted. Eligibility for, or receipt of, an absentee ballot in a prior election shall not establish eligibility to receive an absentee ballot in a subsequent election.
(B) Exception for absent uniformed services voters.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to an absent uniformed services voter.
(2) Prohibition on reliance on prior absentee status.--A State may not issue or mail an absentee ballot to an individual for an election for Federal office based solely on the individual's receipt of, or request for, an absentee ballot in a prior election.
(3) Requested ballots only.--A State may not issue or mail an absentee ballot for an election for Federal office unless a valid request under section _124 has been received and verified for that election.
(b) Return of Ballots.--
(1) In general.--An absentee ballot in an election for Federal office may only be returned by 1 of the following methods:
(A) By the voter, in person, to an office of the appropriate election official or to a polling place or other location designated by the State for the return of absentee ballots.
(B) By the United States Postal Service, certified mail with signature verification paid for by the State or municipality administering the election, and shall be tracked under a reasonable tracking system established by the United States Postal Service.
(C) By a family member, legal guardian, or caregiver of the voter casting the ballot, who shall present identification and shall sign an affidavit upon delivery that identifies the person as eligible to return the voter's ballot.
(D) In the case of an absent uniformed services voter, by a method authorized under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.).
(2) Limitation.--The authority provided under paragraph (1)(D) shall only apply with respect to an absentee ballot of an absent uniformed services voter and may not be used by a State as a general method of transmitting or returning absentee ballots for voters who are not eligible under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.).
(c) Deadline.--
(1) In general.--An absentee ballot in an election for Federal office shall not be counted unless received by the appropriate election official not later than the closing of polls on the date of the election.
(2) Record of receipt.--Each State shall record the time and date of receipt of each absentee ballot in an election for Federal office for purposes of determining compliance with this subsection.
(d) Chain of Custody.--Each State shall establish uniform chain-of-custody procedures and ballot tracking systems for absentee ballots cast in elections for Federal office, including a system that allows the voter to track the status of the absentee ballot from issuance through receipt and acceptance or rejection of the absentee ballot. Such procedures shall be established by the State and local election officials responsible for the administration of elections for Federal office.
(e) Notice and Cure Process.--
(1) In general.--If an election official determines that an absentee ballot in an election for Federal office does not comply with the requirements of this subtitle, the State shall promptly notify the voter of the deficiency and provide the voter a standardized opportunity, which shall extend until not later than 48 hours after the closing of the polls, to cure the deficiency.
(2) Process.--Each State shall determine the process for the standardized opportunity to cure a deficiency with respect to an absentee ballot in an election for Federal office prior to the beginning of the voting period for such election.
(f) Record Retention.--
(1) In general.--Each State shall retain records relating to absentee ballot requests, verification, transmission, receipt, and cure with respect to an election for Federal office for a period of not less than 22 months after the date of the election.
(2) Access by attorney general.--Each State shall make available to the Attorney General, upon request, any record retained under this subsection. The Attorney General may inspect, copy, or obtain such records for purposes of investigating or enforcing compliance with this subtitle.
SEC. _126. ENFORCEMENT.
(a) Attorney General.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to carry out this subtitle.
(b) Private Right of Action.--A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this subtitle may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court for declaratory or injunctive relief with respect to the violation.
(c) Expedited Review.--Any action brought under this section shall be heard by a district court of 3 judges convened pursuant to section 2284 of title 28, United States Code, with direct appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States.
(d) Funding Condition.--After providing the State notice and an opportunity to respond within 10 days, if the Attorney General determines that a State is not in compliance with this subtitle, the Attorney General may notify the Election Assistance Commission, and for the fiscal year immediately following such determination, the State shall be ineligible to receive any grant or funding provided by the Election Assistance Commission or any other agency of the Federal government for the purpose of administration of elections for Federal office, including any grant authorized under sections 101, 103, or 104 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 20901 et seq.) or any other provision of Federal law.
SEC. _127. PREEMPTION.
The requirements of this subtitle shall supersede any provision of State law governing absentee voting in elections for Federal office that is inconsistent with this subtitle.
SEC. _128. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this subtitle, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of this subtitle and the application of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.
SEC. _129. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This subtitle shall apply with respect to elections for Federal office occurring after the date of enactment of this subtitle.
SEC. _201. AMENDMENT.
Section 901 of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681) is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(d)(1) It shall be a violation of subsection (a) for a recipient of Federal funds who operates, sponsors, or facilitates athletic programs or activities to permit a person whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls.
"(2) For purposes of this subsection, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.".
SEC. _ 301. GENITAL AND BODILY MUTILATION OF A MINOR;
CHEMICAL CASTRATION OF A MINOR.--
(a) In General.--Section 116 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 116.
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Genital and bodily mutilation of a minor;
chemical castration of a minor
"(a) Genital or Bodily Mutilation.--Except as provided in subsection (g), whoever, in any circumstance described in subsection (d), knowingly performs, or attempts to perform, genital or bodily mutilation on another person who is a minor, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.
"(b) Chemical Castration of a Minor.--Except as provided in subsection (g), whoever, in any circumstance described in subsection (d), knowingly chemically castrates a minor shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.
"(c) Certain Offense Related to Female Genital Mutilation.--Except as provided in subsection (g), whoever, in any circumstance described in subsection (d), knowingly--
"(1) facilitates or consents to female genital mutilation of a minor; or
"(2) transports a minor for the purpose of the performance of female genital mutilation on such minor, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.
"(d) Circumstances Described.--For the purposes of subsections (a) and (b), the circumstances described in this subsection are that--
"(1) the defendant or victim traveled in interstate or foreign commerce, or traveled using a means, channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce, in furtherance of or in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a) or (b);
"(2) the defendant used a means, channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce in furtherance of or in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a) or (b);
"(3) any payment of any kind was made, directly or indirectly, in furtherance of or in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a) or (b) using any means, channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce or in interstate or foreign commerce;
"(4) the defendant transmitted in interstate or foreign commerce any communication relating to or in furtherance of the conduct described in subsection (a) or (b) using any means, channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce or in interstate or foreign commerce by any means or in manner, including by computer, mail, wire, or electromagnetic transmission;
"(5) any instrument, item, substance, or other object that has traveled in interstate or foreign commerce was used to perform the conduct described in subsection (a) or (b);
"(6) the conduct described in subsection (a) or (b) occurred within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, or any territory or possession of the United States; or
"(7) the conduct described in subsection (a) or (b) otherwise occurred in interstate or foreign commerce.
"(e) Prohibition on Certain Defense.--It shall not be a defense to a prosecution under subsection (a) that female genital mutilation is required as a matter of religion, custom, tradition, ritual, or standard practice.
"(f) Prohibition on Prosecution of Victim.--No person who is chemically castrated or on whom genital or bodily mutilation is performed may be arrested or prosecuted for an offense under this section.
"(g) Exceptions.--
"(1) Procedures.--
"(A) In general.--Genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration is not a violation of this section if such genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration is--
"(i) necessary to the health of the minor on whom it is conducted, and is conducted by a person licensed in the place of such conduct as a medical practitioner; or
"(ii) in the case of female genital mutilation, performed on a minor in labor or who has just given birth and is performed for medical purposes connected with that labor or birth by a person licensed in the place it is performed as a medical practitioner, midwife, or person in training to become such a practitioner or midwife.
"(B) Health of a minor.--For the purposes of subparagraph (A), the health of a minor does not include--
"(i) mental, behavioral, or emotional distress; or
"(ii) a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder.
"(2) Exemption.--Genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration is not a violation of this section if such genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration is conducted with respect to any of the following individuals:
"(A) An individual with both ovarian and testicular tissue.
"(B) An individual with respect to whom a physician has determined through genetic or biochemical testing that the individual does not have normal sex chromosome structure, sex steroid hormone production, or sex steroid hormone action.
"(C) An individual experiencing infection, disease, injury, or disorder caused or exacerbated by a previous genital or bodily mutilation procedure or chemical castration.
"(D) An individual suffering from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the individual in imminent danger of impairment of a major bodily function unless the procedure is performed.
"(E) An individual diagnosed with precocious puberty, to the extent such genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration is for the purpose of normalizing puberty.
"(h) Civil Action.--
"(1) In general.--Any individual on whom a genital or bodily mutilation was performed in violation of this section may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against the person who performed, facilitated, or otherwise caused the violation.
"(2) Relief.--In a civil action brought under this subsection, the court may award--
"(A) compensatory damages;
"(B) punitive damages;
"(C) reasonable attorney's fees and costs; and
"(D) any other appropriate relief.
"(3) Limitation period.--An action under this subsection may be brought not later than 20 years after the date on which the individual reaches 18 years of age.
"(i) Definitions.--In this section:
"(1) Chemical castration.-- The term `chemical castration' means administering, supplying, prescribing, dispensing, distributing, or otherwise conveying to an individual medications for the purposes described in paragraph (1)(B), including--
"(A) gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues or other puberty-blocking drugs to stop or delay normal puberty; and
"(B) testosterone, estrogen, or other androgens to an individual at doses that are higher than would normally be produced endogenously in a healthy individual of the same age and sex.
"(2) Female.--The term `female' means a person who naturally has, had, will have, or would have, but for a congenital anomaly, historical accident, or intentional or unintentional disruption, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes eggs for fertilization.
"(3) Female genital mutilation.--The term `female genital mutilation' means any procedure performed for non-medical reasons that involves partial or total removal of, or other injury to, the external female genitalia, and includes--
"(A) a clitoridectomy or the partial or total removal of the clitoris or the prepuce or clitoral hood;
"(B) excision or the partial or total removal (with or without excision of the clitoris) of the labia minora or the labia majora, or both;
"(C) infibulation or the narrowing of the vaginal opening (with or without excision of the clitoris); or
"(D) other procedures that are harmful to the external female genitalia, including pricking, incising, scraping, or cauterizing the genital area.
"(4) Genital or bodily mutilation.--The term `genital or bodily mutilation' means, with respect to an individual, any of the following:
"(A) Female genital mutilation.
"(B) Any surgery performed for the purpose of intentionally changing the body of such individual (including by disrupting the body's development, inhibiting its natural functions, or modifying its appearance) to no longer correspond to the individual's sex, including--
"(i) castration;
"(ii) orchiectomy;
"(iii) scrotoplasty;
"(iv) vasectomy;
"(v) hysterectomy;
"(vi) oophorectomy;
"(vii) ovariectomy;
"(viii) metoidioplasty;
"(ix) penectomy;
"(x) phalloplasty;
"(xi) vaginoplasty;
"(xii) vaginectomy;
"(xiii) vulvoplasty;
"(xiv) reduction thyrochondroplasty;
"(xv) chondrolaryngoplasty; and
"(xvi) mastectomy.
"(C) Any plastic surgery that feminizes or masculinizes the facial or other physiological features for the purposes described in subparagraph (B).
"(D) Any placement of chest implants to create feminine breasts for the purposes described in subparagraph (B).
"(E) Any placement of fat or artificial implants in the gluteal region for the purposes described in subparagraph (B).
"(F) Any surgery to reconstruct the fixed part of the urethra, whether or not such surgery includes a metoidioplasty or a phalloplasty, for the purposes described in subparagraph (B).
"(5) Male.--The term `male' means a person who naturally has, had, will have, or would have, but for a congenital anomaly, historical accident, or intentional or unintentional disruption, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization.
"(6) Minor.--The term `minor' means any person under the age of eighteen years.
"(7) Sex.--The term `sex' means the immutable biological classification of an individual as either male or female.".
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the item related to section 116 and inserting the following:
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SA 5780. Mr. HICKENLOOPER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 202. FUNDING TO ALLEVIATE MEDICAID CUTS.
(a) Appropriation.--There is appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $38,525,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to alleviate funding and eligibility cuts made to the Medicaid program in Public Law 119-21 (139 Stat. 72) (commonly known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act").
(b) Reduction of Funds for ICE.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the amount appropriated under section 102 to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026 shall be $0.
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SA 5781. Mr. LUJAN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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(6) Necessary expenses, including technology and personnel for inspection and biological control, to eradicate the New World Screwworm, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture.
(7) Necessary expenses for U.S. Customs and
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SA 5782. Mr. SCHIFF submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. RULES RELATED TO AGREEMENTS WITH THE PRESIDENT.
(a) Conduct of Litigation Reserved to DOJ.--Section 516 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: "The authority of the Attorney General and the Department of Justice to conduct litigation pursuant to this section shall not apply to any offer of compromise or settlement agreement in the case of any return of tax of the President or any member of the immediate family of the President which was filed during the President's term in office. In the case of any return of tax of the President or any member of the immediate family of the President, the period for assessment, or for bringing a proceeding in court for collection of such tax, may be begun at any time before the date that is 3 years after the conclusion of the term in office as President.".
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to any case or cause of action arising on or after January 20, 2025.
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SA 5783. Mr. HICKENLOOPER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS PROHIBITING TAX
AUDITS OF THE PRESIDENT AND RELATED PERSONS.
(a) In General.--Neither the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) nor the Attorney General may enter any settlement agreement that prohibits, bars, or precludes the Internal Revenue Service from examining the tax returns of the President, the President's family, or any business affiliated with the President or the President's family.
(b) Vitiation of Settlement Agreement Relating to the Taxes of President Trump.--The settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, announced on May 18, 2026, (including the addendum announced on May 19, 2026) is vitiated and shall have no force and effect.
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SA 5784. Mr. WYDEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. INCREASE IN TAX ON REPURCHASE OF CORPORATE STOCK BY
LARGE OIL AND GAS COMPANIES.
Section 4501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection:
"(f) Application to Large Oil and Gas Companies.--
"(1) In general.--In the case of a covered corporation which is an applicable corporation for the taxable year, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `25 percent' for `1 percent'.
"(2) Applicable corporation.--For purposes of this subsection--
"(A) In general.--The term `applicable corporation' means, with respect to any taxable year, any corporation if--
"(i) the average annual gross receipts of such corporation for the 3-taxable-year period ending with the taxable year which precedes such taxable year equals or exceeds $1,000,000,000, and
"(ii) such corporation is primarily engaged in 1 or more oil or natural gas trades or businesses during the taxable year. For purposes of clause (i), rules similar to the rules of paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 448(c) shall apply.
"(B) Oil or natural gas trade or business.--The term `oil or natural gas trade or business' means any trade or business that consists of one or more of the following:
"(i) The production of oil or natural gas.
"(ii) The refining of oil or natural gas.
"(iii) The processing of oil or natural gas.
"(iv) The transportation of oil or natural gas.
"(v) The distribution of oil or natural gas.
"(3) Application of subsection.--
"(A) In general.--This subsection shall apply to repurchases of stock made--
"(i) after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and
"(ii) before the first day of the first month beginning after the gasoline price requirement of subparagraph (B) is met.
"(B) Gasoline price requirement.--The gasoline price requirement of this subparagraph is met if the weekly retail price of all formulations of regular gasoline (as determined by the Energy Information Administration of the Department of Energy) is less than $2.937 per gallon for each week occurring during any 5-consecutive week period ending after the date of the enactment of this subsection.
"(C) Special rule.--For purposes of applying subsection (c)(3) to any taxable year which includes a period to which this subsection applies and a period to which this subsection does not apply, the amount of the reduction determined under such subsection for such taxable year shall be applied--
"(i) by reducing stock repurchased during the period this subsection does not apply in the amount which bears the same ratio to the total amount of the reduction so determined for such taxable year as--
"(I) the number of days in the taxable year during such period, bears to
"(II) the total number of days in such taxable year, and
"(ii) by reducing stock repurchased during the period this subsection applies by the excess (if any) of the total amount of the reduction so determined for such taxable year over the amount of the reduction determined under clause (i).".
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SA 5785. Mr. SCHIFF submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 204. EXCEPTION TO NON-PROCESSING RELATED FEE FOR H-1B
NONIMMIGRANTS WHO WILL BE HEALTH CARE WORKERS.
In addition to the exceptions set forth in section 1(c) of the Presidential Proclamation 10973 (90 Fed. Reg. 46027; relating to restriction on entry of certain nonimmigrant workers), which was issued on September 19, 2025, petitions filed on behalf of aliens entering the United States as nonimmigrants described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b)) to perform health care services as health care workers in the United
States shall not be required to be accompanied or supplemented by the payment of $100,000 otherwise required under section 1(a) of such Proclamation.
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SA 5786. Mr. LEE (for himself and Mr. Hagerty) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 204. REAL ID ENHANCEMENT FUND.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) REAL id-compliant.--The term "REAL ID-compliant" means a document that complies with the requirements set forth in section 202 of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (division B of Public Law 109-13; 49 U.S.C. 30301 note).
(2) Secretary.--The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
(b) Establishment.--There is established, in the Department of Homeland Security, a fund, which shall be known as the "REAL ID Enhancement Fund" (referred to in this section as the "Fund").
(c) Purposes.--The Secretary shall use amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for the Fund for grants to eligible State, territorial, and Tribal agencies--
(1) to enhance, with an indication of citizenship, all REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and identification cards issued by the State, territory or Tribe to their citizens or members upon confirmation of the bearer's status as a United States citizen;
(2) to carry out any work necessary to carry out the requirement described in paragraph (1); and
(3) to provide REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or identification cards that are enhanced with an indication of citizenship to each United States citizen who is residing in each State or territory or is a member of such Tribe.
(d) Additional Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available for the purposes described in subsection (c), there is appropriated for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the Department of Homeland Security for the Fund, $6,165,000,000, which shall remain available until September 30, 2029, for qualified expenses for such purposes.
(e) Eligibility.--The Secretary may provide grants from the Fund to State and territorial agencies for expenditures made for completed, ongoing, or new activities in support of the purposes described in subsection (c).
(f) Application.--
(1) In general.--Each State or territorial agency seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary that contains such information in support of the application as the Secretary may require, including--
(A) a description of the purposes for which the State agency seeks such grant funds; and
(B) a description of the plans of the State or territory for allocating such funds.
(2) Acceptance.--The Secretary shall begin accepting applications for grants under this section not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(g) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section may construed to authorize any State, territorial, or local government to exercise authorities reserved exclusively to the Federal Government under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) or the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.).
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SA 5787. Mr. BOOKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 202. ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
APPROPRIATIONS.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,500,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes provided in this title or in paragraph (3) or (7) of section 100051 of Public Law 119-21.
SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE; ETC.
(a) Short Title.--This title may be cited as the "Keep Your Pay Act".
(b) Amendment of 1986 Code.--Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment is expressed in terms of an amendment to a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Subtitle A--Increase in Standard Deduction and Top Tax Rates
SEC. 311. INCREASED STANDARD DEDUCTION.
(a) In General.--Section 63(c) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (7), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "In the case" and inserting "Subject to paragraph (8), in the case", and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
"(8) Temporary increase in standard deduction.--In the case of a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2025, and before January 1, 2036, paragraph (7) shall be applied--
"(A) by substituting `$56,250' for `$23,625' each place it appears,
"(B) by substituting `$37,500' for `$15,750' each place it appears, and
"(C) in subparagraph (B)--
"(i) by substituting `2026' for `2025', and
"(ii) by substituting `2025' for `2024'.".
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
SEC. 312. INCREASE IN INCOME TAX RATES FOR HIGHEST EARNERS.
(a) In General.--Section 1(j) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking "paragraphs (2) through (6)" and inserting "paragraphs (2) through (7)", and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
"(7) Temporary increase in rates for highest earners.--In the case of a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2025, and before January 1, 2036, paragraph (2) shall be applied--
"(A) by substituting `41%' for `35%' each place it appears, and
"(B) by substituting `43%' for `37%' each place it appears.".
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
SEC. 321. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF EARNED INCOME CREDIT RULES
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT QUALIFYING CHILDREN.
(a) Decrease in Minimum Age for Credit.--
(1) In general.--Subclause (II) of section 32(c)(1)(A)(ii) is amended by striking "age 25" and inserting "the applicable minimum age".
(2) Applicable minimum age.--Paragraph (1) of section 32(c) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
"(F) Applicable minimum age.--For purposes of this paragraph--
"(i) In general.--The term `applicable minimum age' means--
"(I) except as otherwise provided in this clause, age 19,
"(II) in the case of a student (as defined in section 152(f)(2)), other than a qualified former foster youth or a qualified homeless youth, age 24, and
"(III) in the case of a qualified former foster youth or a qualified homeless youth, age 18.
"(ii) Qualified former foster youth.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `qualified former foster youth' means an individual who--
"(I) on or after the date that such individual attained age 14, was in foster care provided under the supervision or administration of an entity administering (or eligible to administer) a plan under part B or part E of title IV of the Social Security Act (without regard to whether Federal assistance was provided with respect to such child under such part E), and
"(II) provides (in such manner as the Secretary may provide) consent for entities which administer a plan under part B or part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to disclose to the Secretary information related to the status of such individual as a qualified former foster youth.
"(iii) Qualified homeless youth.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `qualified homeless youth' means, with respect to any taxable year, an individual who certifies, in a manner as provided by the Secretary, that such individual is either an unaccompanied youth who is a homeless child or youth, or is unaccompanied, at risk of homelessness, and self-supporting.".
(b) Elimination of Maximum Age for Credit.--Subclause (II) of section 32(c)(1)(A)(ii) is amended by striking "but not attained age 65".
(c) Increase in Credit and Phaseout Percentages.--The table contained in paragraph (1) of section 32(b) is amended by striking "7.65" each place it appears and inserting "15.3".
(d) Increase in Earned Income and Phaseout Amounts.--The table contained in subparagraph (A) of section 32(b)(2) is amended--
(1) by striking "$4,220" and inserting "$9,820", and
(2) by striking "$5,280" and inserting "$11,610".
(e) Inflation Adjustments.--
(1) In general.--Paragraph (1) of section 32(j) is amended to read as follows:
"(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after--
"(A) 2021, in the case of the dollar amount in subsection (i)(1),
"(B) 2026, in the case of the dollar amounts in the third row of the table in subsection (b)(2)(A), and
"(C) 2015, in any other case, each of the dollar amounts in subsections (b)(2) and (i)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to the inflation amount.".
(2) Inflation amount.--Subsection (j) of section 32 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
"(3) Inflation amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the inflation amount with respect to any dollar amount for any taxable year is the amount equal to--
"(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by
"(B) the percentage (if any) by which--
"(i) the CPI (as defined in section 1(f)(4)) for the calendar year preceding the year in which the taxable year begins, exceeds
"(ii) the CPI (as so defined) for--
"(I) in the case of amounts in the third row of the table in subsection (b)(2)(A), 2025,
"(II) in the case of any other amount in subsection (b)(2)(A), 1995,
"(III) in the case of the $5,000 amount in subsection (b)(2)(B), 2008, and
"(IV) in the case of the $10,000 amount in subsection (i)(1), 2020.".
(f) Conforming Amendment.--Section 32 is amended by striking subsection (n).
(g) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
SEC. 322. APPLICATION OF EARNED INCOME CREDIT TO POSSESSIONS
OF THE UNITED STATES.
(a) Puerto Rico.--Subparagraph (B) of section 7530(a)(1) is amended by striking "in the case of calendar years 2021 through 2025,".
(b) Possessions With Mirror Code Tax Systems.--Subparagraph (B) of section 7530(b)(1) is amended by striking "in the case of calendar years 2021 through 2025,".
(c) American Samoa.--Subparagraph (B) of section 7530(c)(1) is amended by striking "in the case of calendar years 2021 through 2025,".
SEC. 323. ELECTION TO USE PRIOR YEAR EARNED INCOME.
(a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 32(c) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
"(C) Election to use prior year earned income.--
"(i) In general.--If the earned income of the taxpayer for any taxable year is less than the earned income of the taxpayer for the preceding taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) may, at the election of the taxpayer, be determined by substituting--
"(I) such earned income for such preceding taxable year, for
"(II) such earned income for the taxable year for which such credit is being determined.
"(ii) Application to joint returns.--For purposes of clause (i), in the case of a joint return, the earned income of the taxpayer for the preceding taxable year shall be the sum of the earned income of each spouse for such taxable year.
"(iii) Special rules.--
"(I) Errors treated as mathematical errors.--For purposes of section 6213, an incorrect use on a return of earned income pursuant to clause (i) shall be treated as a mathematical or clerical error.
"(II) No effect on determination of gross income, etc.--Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, this title shall be applied without regard to any substitution under clause (i).".
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
SEC. 324. ESTABLISHMENT OF REFUNDABLE CHILD TAX CREDIT WITH
MONTHLY ADVANCE PAYMENT.
(a) In General.--Subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by inserting after section 24 the following new sections:
"SEC. 24A. MONTHLY CHILD TAX CREDIT.
"(a) Allowance of Credit.--There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year the sum of the monthly specified child allowances determined with respect to the taxpayer under subsection (b) for each calendar month during such taxable year.
"(b) Monthly Specified Child Allowance.--
"(1) In general.--For purposes of this section, the term `monthly specified child allowance' means, with respect to any taxpayer for any calendar month, the sum of--
"(A) $300, with respect to each specified child of such taxpayer who will (as of the close of such month) have attained age 6, plus
"(B) 120 percent of the dollar amount in effect for such month under subparagraph (A), with respect to each specified child of such taxpayer who will not (as of the close of such month) have attained age 6.
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"(2) Limitations based on modified adjusted gross income.--
"(A) Initial reduction.--The monthly specified child allowance otherwise determined under paragraph (1) with respect to any taxpayer for any calendar month shall be reduced (but not below zero) by \1/12\ of 5 percent of the excess (if any) of the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for the applicable taxable year over the initial threshold amount in effect for such applicable taxable year.
"(B) Limitation on initial reduction.--The amount of the reduction under subparagraph (A) shall not exceed the lesser of--
"(i) the excess (if any) of--
"(I) the monthly specified child allowance with respect to the taxpayer for such calendar month (determined without regard to this paragraph), over
"(II) the amount which would be determined under subclause (I) if the dollar amounts in effect under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) were each equal to $166.67, or
"(ii) \1/12\ of 5 percent of the excess of the secondary threshold amount over the initial threshold amount.
"(C) Secondary reduction.--The monthly specified child allowance otherwise determined under paragraph (1) with respect to any taxpayer for such calendar month (determined after the application of subparagraphs (A) and (B)) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by \1/12\ of 5 percent of the excess (if any) of the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for the applicable taxable year over the secondary threshold amount.
"(D) Definitions related to limitations based on modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph--
"(i) Initial threshold amount.--The term `initial threshold amount' means--
"(I) $150,000, in the case of a joint return or surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)),
"(II) \1/2\ the dollar amount in effect under subclause (I), in the case of a married individual filing a separate return, and
"(III) $112,500, in any other case.
"(ii) Secondary threshold amount.--The term `secondary threshold amount' means--
"(I) $400,000, in the case of a joint return or surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)),
"(II) $200,000, in the case of a married individual filing a separate return, and
"(III) $300,000, in any other case.
"(iii) Applicable taxable year.--The term `applicable taxable year' means, with respect to any taxable year for which the credit under this section is determined--
"(I) such taxable year, or
"(II) if the taxpayer elects the application of this subclause (at such time and in such form and manner as the Secretary may provide), the preceding taxable year or the second preceding taxable year (as specified in such election).
"(iv) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933.
"(3) Inflation adjustments.--
"(A) Monthly specified child allowance.--In the case of any month beginning after December 31, 2026, the $300 amount in paragraph (1)(A) shall be increased by an amount equal to--
"(i) such dollar amount, multiplied by--
"(ii) the percentage (if any) by which--
"(I) the CPI (as defined in section 1(f)(4)) for the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which such month begins, exceeds
"(II) the CPI (as so defined) for calendar year 2025.
"(B) Initial threshold amount.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2025, the dollar amounts in subclauses (I) and (III) of paragraph (2)(D)(i) shall each be increased by an amount equal to--
"(i) such dollar amount, multiplied by
"(ii) the percentage (if any) which would be determined under subparagraph (A)(ii) if subclause (II) thereof were applied by substituting `2023' for `2025'.
"(C) Rounding.--
"(i) Monthly specified child allowance.--Any increase under subparagraph (A) which is not a multiple of $10 shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $10.
"(ii) Initial threshold amount.--Any increase under subparagraph (B) which is not a multiple of $5,000 shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $5,000.
"(c) Specified Child.--For purposes of this section--
"(1) In general.--The term `specified child' means, with respect to any taxpayer for any calendar month, an individual--
"(A) who has the same principal place of abode as the taxpayer for more than one-half of such month,
"(B) who is younger than the taxpayer and will not, as of the close of such month, have attained age 18,
"(C) who receives care from the taxpayer during such month that is not compensated,
"(D) who is not the spouse of the taxpayer at any time during such month, and
"(E) who either--
"(i) is a citizen, national, or resident of the United States, or
"(ii) if the taxpayer is a citizen or national of the United States, such individual is a legally adopted individual of such taxpayer or is lawfully placed with such taxpayer for legal adoption by such taxpayer.
"(2) Certain individuals ineligible.--In the case of an individual who is a specified child with respect to another taxpayer for any calendar month, such individual shall be treated for such calendar month as having no specified children.
"(3) Care from the taxpayer.--
"(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, whether any individual receives care from the taxpayer (within the meaning of paragraph (1)(C)) shall be determined on the basis of facts and circumstances with respect to the following factors:
"(i) The supervision provided by the taxpayer regarding the daily activities and needs of the individual.
"(ii) The maintenance by the taxpayer of a secure environment at which the individual resides.
"(iii) The provision or arrangement by the taxpayer of, and transportation by the taxpayer to, medical care at regular intervals and as required for the individual.
"(iv) The involvement by the taxpayer in, and financial and other support by the taxpayer for, educational or similar activities of the individual.
"(v) Any other factor that the Secretary determines to be appropriate to determine
whether the individual receives care from the taxpayer.
"(B) Determination of whether care is compensated.--For purposes of determining if care is compensated within the meaning of paragraph (1)(C), compensation from the Federal Government, a State or local government, a Tribal government, or any possession of the United States shall not be taken into account.
"(4) Application of tie-breaker rules.--
"(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (D), if any individual would (but for this paragraph) be a specified child of 2 or more taxpayers for any month, such individual shall be treated as the specified child only of the taxpayer who is--
"(i) the parent of the individual (or, if such individual would (but for this paragraph) be a specified child of 2 or more parents of the individual for such month, the parent of the individual determined under subparagraph (B)),
"(ii) if the individual is not a specified child of any parent of the individual (determined without regard to this paragraph), the specified relative of the individual with the highest adjusted gross income for the taxable year which includes such month, or
"(iii) if the individual is neither a specified child of any parent of the individual nor a specified child of any specified relative of the individual (in both cases determined without regard to this paragraph), the taxpayer with the highest adjusted gross income for the taxable year which includes such month.
"(B) Tie-breaker among parents.--If any individual would (but for this paragraph) be the specified child of 2 or more parents of the individual for any month, such child shall be treated only as the specified child of--
"(i) the parent with whom the child resided for the longest period of time during such month, or
"(ii) if the child resides with both parents for the same amount of time during such month, the parent with the highest adjusted gross income for the taxable year which includes such month.
"(C) Specified relative.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `specified relative' means an individual who is--
"(i) an ancestor of a parent of the specified child,
"(ii) a brother or sister of a parent of the specified child, or
"(iii) a brother, sister, stepbrother, or stepsister of the specified child.
"(D) Certain parents or specified relatives not taken into account.--This paragraph shall be applied without regard to any parent or specified relative of an individual for any month if--
"(i) such parent or specified relative elects to have such individual not be treated as a specified child of such parent or specified relative for such month,
"(ii) in the case of a parent of such individual, the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (with respect to whom such individual would be treated as a specified child after application of this subparagraph) for the taxable year which includes such month is higher than the highest adjusted gross income of any parent of the individual for any taxable year which includes such month (determined without regard to any parent with respect to whom such individual is not a specified child, determined without regard to subparagraphs (A) and (B) and after application of this subparagraph), and
"(iii) in the case of a specified relative of such individual, the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (with respect to whom such individual would be treated as a specified child after application of this subparagraph) for the taxable year which includes such month is higher than the highest adjusted gross income of any parent and any specified relative of the individual for any taxable year which includes such month (determined without regard to any parent and any specified relative with respect to whom such individual is not a specified child, determined without regard to subparagraphs (A) and (B) and after application of this subparagraph).
"(E) Treatment of joint returns.--For purposes of this paragraph, with respect to any month, the adjusted gross income of each person who files a joint return for the taxable year which includes such month is the total adjusted gross income shown on the joint return for the taxable year.
"(F) Parent.--Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, the term `parent' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 152(c)(4).
"(5) Treatment of temporary absences.--Except as provided in regulations or other guidance issued by the Secretary, for purposes of this subsection--
"(A) In general.--In the case of any individual's temporary absence from such individual's principal place of abode, each day composing the temporary absence shall--
"(i) be treated as a day at such individual's principal place of abode,
"(ii) be treated as satisfying the care requirement described in paragraph (1)(C) for each day described in clause (i), and
"(iii) not be treated as a day at any other location.
"(B) Temporary absence.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), an absence shall be treated as temporary if--
"(i) the individual would have resided at the place of abode but for the absence, and
"(ii) under the facts and circumstances, it is reasonable to assume that the individual will return to reside at the place of abode.
"(6) Special rule for divorced parents, etc.--Rules similar to the rules section 152(e) shall apply for purposes of this subsection.
"(7) Eligibility determined on basis of presumptive eligibility.--
"(A) In general.--If a period of presumptive eligibility is established under section 7527A(c) with respect to any taxpayer and child--
"(i) such child shall be treated as the specified child of such taxpayer for any month in such period of presumptive eligibility, and
"(ii) such child shall not be
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treated as the specified child of any other taxpayer with respect to whom a period of presumptive eligibility has not been established for any such month.
"(B) Ability of credit claimants to establish presumptive eligibility.--Nothing in section 7527A(c) shall be interpreted to preclude a taxpayer from establishing a period of presumptive eligibility (including any period described in subparagraph (D) with respect to which payment could be made) with respect to any specified child for purposes of this section solely because such taxpayer affirmatively elects not to receive monthly advance child payments under section 7527A.
"(C) Exception for income-based tie-breaker rules.--If a period of presumptive eligibility is established under section 7527A(c) for any individual with respect to any taxpayer and such individual is not the specified child of such taxpayer for any month in such period by reason of such taxpayer failing to be described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of paragraph (4)(A) for the taxable year which includes such month, subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to such month.
"(D) Treatment of certain retroactive payments.--If any payment is made under subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 7527A(f)(3) or paragraph (1) or (2) of section 7527A(g), with respect to any taxpayer and child for any period, such period shall be treated as a period of presumptive eligibility established under section 7527A(c) with respect to such taxpayer and child for purposes of applying subparagraph (A).
"(E) Fraud and intentional disregard of rules or regulations.--If the Secretary determines that the taxpayer committed fraud or intentionally disregarded rules or regulations in establishing or maintaining any period of presumptive eligibility, the months with respect to which such fraud or intentional disregard relates shall not be treated as a period of presumptive eligibility for purposes of subparagraph (A).
"(d) Credit Refundable.--If the taxpayer (in the case of a joint return, either spouse) has a principal place of abode (determined as provided in section 32) in the United States or Puerto Rico for more than one-half of any calendar month during the taxable year, so much of the credit otherwise allowed under subsection (a) as is attributable to monthly specified child allowances with respect to any such calendar month shall be allowed under subpart C (and not allowed under this subpart).
"(e) Identification Requirements.--
"(1) Qualifying child identification requirement.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such qualifying child on the return of tax for the taxable year and such taxpayer identification number was issued on or before the due date for filing such return.
"(2) Taxpayer identification requirement.--No credit shall be allowed under this section if the taxpayer identification number of the taxpayer was issued after the due date for filing the return for the taxable year.
"(f) Restrictions on Taxpayers Who Improperly Claimed Credit or Improperly Received Monthly Advance Child Payment.--
"(1) Taxpayers making prior fraudulent or reckless claims.--
"(A) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under this section for any taxable year (and no payment shall be made under section 7527A for any month) in the disallowance period.
"(B) Disallowance period.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the disallowance period is--
"(i) the period of 120 calendar months after the most recent calendar month for which there was a final determination that the taxpayer's claim of credit under this section or section 24 (or payment received under section 7527A) was due to fraud, and
"(ii) the period of 24 calendar months after the most recent calendar month for which there was a final determination that the taxpayer's claim of credit under this section or section 24 (or payment received under section 7527A) was due to reckless or intentional disregard of rules and regulations (but not due to fraud).
"(2) Taxpayers making improper prior claims.--In the case of a taxpayer who is denied credit under this section or section 24 for any taxable year as a result of the deficiency procedures under subchapter B of chapter 63, no credit shall be allowed under this section for any subsequent taxable year (and no payment shall be made under section 7527A for any subsequent month) unless the taxpayer provides such information as the Secretary may require to demonstrate eligibility for such credit.
"(3) Coordination with possessions of the united states.--For purposes of this subsection, a taxpayer's claim of credit under this section or section 24 (or payment received under section 7527A) includes a claim
of credit under this section or section 24 of the income tax law of any jurisdiction other than the United States (or similar payment received under section 7527A of such income tax law), and a claim made or a payment received from American Samoa pursuant to a plan described in subsection (h)(3)(B) or section 24(k)(3)(B).
"(g) Reconciliation of Credit and Monthly Advance Child Payments.--
"(1) In general.--The amount otherwise determined under subsection (a) with respect to any taxpayer for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of payments made under section 7527A to such taxpayer for one or more calendar months in such taxable year. Any failure to so reduce the credit shall be treated as arising out of a mathematical or clerical error and assessed according to section 6213(b)(1).
"(2) Increase in tax equal to excess advance payments in certain circumstances.--If the aggregate amount of payments made to the taxpayer under section 7527A for one or more calendar months in such taxable year exceeds the amount allowed as a credit under subpart C by reason of this section with respect to such taxpayer for such taxable year (without regard to paragraph (1) of this subsection), the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by so much of such excess as is attributable to one or more of the following:
"(A) Fraud, or reckless or intentional disregard of rules and regulations, by the taxpayer.
"(B) Changes in the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income or filing status that affect the application of the limitation imposed by subsection (b)(2).
"(C) Payments under section 7527A which were made for months which were not part of a period of presumptive eligibility.
"(D) A failure to be the taxpayer described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of subsection (c)(4)(A).
"(E) A failure to satisfy the requirements of subsection (d).
"(F) A failure to satisfy the requirements of paragraphs (1) or (2) of subsection (e), except that a failure to satisfy the requirements of subsection (e)(1) shall not be taken into account under this subparagraph if the taxpayer demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that it is reasonable to expect that the qualifying child will be issued a taxpayer identification number and that the delay in such issuance was due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect.
"(G) Such other circumstances as the Secretary identifies for purposes of this subparagraph to facilitate the administration and enforcement by the Secretary of section 7527A, to minimize the amount of advance payments made under section 7527A to ineligible individuals, and to prevent abuse.
"(H) Payments subject to treatment as excess advance payments after notice under section 7527A(j)(2).
"(3) Joint returns.--Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, in the case of an advance payment made under section 7527A with respect to a joint return, half of such payment shall be treated as having been made to each individual filing such return.
"(4) Coordination with possessions of the united states.--For purposes of this subsection, payments made under section 7527A include payments made by any jurisdiction other than the United States under section 7527A of the income tax law of such jurisdiction, and advance payments made by American Samoa pursuant to a plan described in subsection (h)(3)(B). Any increase in tax imposed on a taxpayer by reason of paragraph (2) of the income tax law of a jurisdiction other than the United States shall be considered to reduce the aggregate amount of payments made to such taxpayer by such jurisdiction. In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall coordinate with each possession of the United States to prevent any application of this paragraph that is inconsistent with the purposes of this subsection.
"(h) Application of Credit in Possessions.--
"(1) Mirror code possessions.--
"(A) In general.--The Secretary shall pay to each possession of the United States with a mirror code tax system amounts equal to the loss (if any) to that possession by reason of the application of this section (determined without regard to this subsection) with respect to taxable years beginning in calendar years after 2025.
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Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary based on information provided by the government of the respective possession.
"(B) Coordination with credit allowed against united states income taxes.--No credit shall be allowed under this section for any taxable year to any individual to whom a credit is allowable against taxes imposed by a possession of the United States with a mirror code tax system by reason of the application of this section in such possession for such taxable year.
"(C) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `mirror code tax system' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States.
"(2) Cross references related to application of credit to residents of puerto rico.--
"(A) For application of refundable credit to residents of Puerto Rico, see subsection (d).
"(B) For application of advance payment to residents of Puerto Rico, see section 7527A(b)(5).
"(3) American samoa.--
"(A) In general.--The Secretary shall pay to American Samoa amounts estimated by the Secretary as being equal to the aggregate benefits that would have been provided to residents of American Samoa by reason of the application of this section for taxable years beginning in calendar years after 2025 if the provisions of this section had been in effect in American Samoa (applied as if American Samoa were the United States and without regard to the application of this section to residents of Puerto Rico under subsection (d)).
"(B) Distribution requirement.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply unless American Samoa has a plan, which has been approved by the Secretary, under which American Samoa will promptly distribute such payments to its residents.
"(C) Coordination with credit allowed against united states income taxes.--
"(i) In general.--In the case of a taxable year with respect to which a plan is approved under subparagraph (B), this section (other than this subsection) shall not apply to any individual eligible for a distribution under such plan.
"(ii) Application of section in event of absence of approved plan.--In the case of a taxable year with respect to which a plan is not approved under subparagraph (B), subsection (d) shall be applied by substituting `, Puerto Rico, or American Samoa' for `or Puerto Rico'.
"(4) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324 of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from a credit provision referred to in subsection (b)(2) of such section.
"(i) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations or other guidance--
"(1) for determining whether an individual receives care from a taxpayer for purposes of subsection (c)(1)(C), and
"(2) to coordinate or modify the application of this section, section 24, and section 7527A in the case of any taxpayer--
"(A) whose taxable year is other than a calendar year,
"(B) whose filing status for a taxable year is different from the status used for determining one or more monthly payments under section 7527A during such taxable year, or
"(C) whose principal place of abode for any month is different from the principal place of abode used for determining the monthly payment under section 7527A for such month.
"SEC. 24B. CREDIT FOR CERTAIN OTHER DEPENDENTS.
"(a) In General.--There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to $500 with respect to each specified dependent of such taxpayer for such taxable year.
"(b) Limitation Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.--
"(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by $50 for each $1,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income exceeds the threshold amount.
"(2) Threshold amount.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `threshold amount' means--
"(A) $400,000, in the case of a joint return or surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)),
"(B) $200,000, in the case of a married individual filing a separate return, and
"(C) $300,000, in any other case.
"(3) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933.
"(c) Specified Dependent.--For purposes of this section, the term `specified dependent' means, with respect to any taxpayer for any taxable year, any dependent of such taxpayer (as defined in section 152) for such taxable year unless such dependent--
"(1) is a specified child of the taxpayer, or any other taxpayer, for any month during such taxable year, or
"(2) would not be a dependent if subparagraph (A) of section 152(b)(3) were applied without regard to all that follows `resident of the United States'.
"(d) Special Rule for Taxable Year Child Attains Age 18.--If any dependent of the taxpayer attains age 18 during the taxable year--
"(1) whether such dependent is a specified dependent shall be determined without regard to paragraph (1) of subsection (c), and
"(2) with respect to such dependent, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting an amount for `$500' that bears the same ratio to $500 as--
"(A) the excess of--
"(i) 12, over
"(ii) the number of months during such taxable year with respect to which such dependent is a specified child of the taxpayer or any other taxpayer, bears to
"(B) 12.
"(e) Identification Requirements.--Rules similar to the rules of section 24A(e) shall apply for purposes of this section.
"(f) Taxable Year Must Be Full Taxable Year.--Except in the case of a taxable year closed by reason of the death of the taxpayer, no credit shall be allowable under this section in the case of a taxable year covering a period of less than 12 months.
"(g) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.".
(b) Monthly Payment of Child Tax Credit.--Section 7527A is amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 7527A.
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MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF CHILD TAX CREDIT.
"(a) In General.--The Secretary shall pay to each taxpayer, during each calendar month which is during a period of presumptive eligibility with respect to the taxpayer and any child, an amount equal to the monthly advance child payment determined with respect to such taxpayer for such month.
"(b) Monthly Advance Child Payment.--The term `monthly advance child payment' means, with respect to any taxpayer for any calendar month, the amount (if any) which is estimated by the Secretary as being equal to the monthly specified child allowance which would be determined under section 24A(b) with respect to such taxpayer for such calendar month if--
"(1) the only specified children of such taxpayer for such calendar month are the specified children of such taxpayer for the reference month (determined without regard to section 24A(c)(7)),
"(2) the ages of such children (and the status of such children as specified children) are determined for such calendar month by taking into account the passage of time since such reference month,
"(3) each child is only taken into account as a specified child for such calendar month if such calendar month is during a period of presumptive eligibility with respect to the taxpayer and such child,
"(4) the limitations of section 24A(b)(2) were applied with respect to the reference taxable year rather than with respect to the applicable taxable year, and
"(5) no monthly specified child allowance were determined with respect to such taxpayer for such calendar month unless the taxpayer (in the case of a joint return, either spouse) has a principal place of abode (determined as provided in section 32) in the United States or Puerto Rico for more than one-half of the reference month.
"(c) Period of Presumptive Eligibility.--
"(1) In general.--For purposes of this section, the term `period of presumptive eligibility' means, with respect to any taxpayer and any child, the period--
"(A) beginning with the calendar month following the calendar month during which the taxpayer provides the Secretary with sufficient information for the Secretary to--
"(i) determine that such child was a specified child of the taxpayer for the reference month (determined without regard to section 24A(c)(7)), and
"(ii) estimate the monthly advance child payment for such calendar month, and
"(B) ending with the earliest of--
"(i) the month beginning immediately after the month on which the Secretary sends the taxpayer a written notice that the taxpayer's period of presumptive eligibility with respect to such child is being terminated by reason of information known to the Secretary (including a failure to provide annual information under paragraph (2)) which casts doubt on such taxpayer's status as being allowed the monthly specified child allowance under section 24A for such child (determined without regard to section 24A(c)(7)) with respect to one or more months following the reference month,
"(ii) any month with respect to which the taxpayer notifies the Secretary that such taxpayer is not allowed a monthly specified child allowance for such month under section 24A(b) (determined without regard to section 24A(c)(7)), and
"(iii) the month beginning immediately before the first month of a new period of presumptive eligibility with respect to such taxpayer and such child which is established on the basis of a reference month more recent than the reference month with respect to which such prior period was established (including on the basis of an annual renewal described in paragraph (2)).
"(2) Annual renewal.--The Secretary shall terminate a taxpayer's period of presumptive eligibility with respect to any child under paragraph (1)(B)(i) unless such taxpayer provides information sufficient to establish a new period of presumptive eligibility with respect to such child (as described in paragraph (1)(B)(ii)) on an annual basis.
"(3) Automatic eligibility for birth of child.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance to establish procedures pursuant to which, to the maximum extent administratively practicable--
"(A) a parent of a child born during a calendar month shall be treated as automatically establishing a period of presumptive eligibility with respect to such child,
"(B) the month for which such period begins, and the month by which the first annual renewal described in paragraph (2) must be completed, are determined, and
"(C) if the first monthly advance child payment with respect to such child is made after the calendar month in which such child is born, such payment is increased to properly take into account the months in such period of presumptive eligibility which precede the month in which such payment is made.
"(4) Presumptive eligibility based on certain government programs.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance to establish procedures under which--
"(A) based on information provided to the Secretary by one or more government entities, a parent or specified relative of a child is treated as automatically establishing a period of presumptive eligibility with respect to such child, and
"(B) the month for which such period begins, the month by which the first annual renewal described in paragraph (2) must be completed, and any additional circumstances under which such period will terminate, are determined.
"(5) Taxpayer responsibility to notify secretary.--In the event that any taxpayer is not allowed a monthly specified child allowance under section 24A(b) (determined without regard to section 24A(c)(7)) for any month in a period of presumptive eligibility with respect to such taxpayer, such taxpayer shall notify the Secretary under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may provide.
"(6) Transition rule.--With respect periods of presumptive eligibility beginning during the first 6 months to which this section applies, the Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance to establish procedures pursuant to which--
"(A) based on information known to the Secretary including returns of tax for either of the last 2 taxable years ending before such month, a parent or specified relative of a child is treated as automatically establishing a period of presumptive eligibility with respect to such child, and
"(B) the month for which such period begins, the month by which the first annual renewal described in paragraph (2) must be completed, and any additional circumstances under which such period will terminate, are determined.
"(d) Determination of Reference Month and Reference Taxable Year.--For purposes of this section--
"(1) Reference month.--The term `reference month' means, with respect to any calendar month in a period of presumptive eligibility with respect to a taxpayer, the most recent of--
"(A) in the case of a taxpayer who filed a return of tax for the last taxable year ending before such calendar month, the last month of such taxable year,
"(B) in the case of a taxpayer who filed a return of tax for the taxable year preceding the taxable year described in subparagraph (A), the last month of such preceding taxable year, and
"(C) in the case of a taxpayer who otherwise provides the information referred to in subsection (c)(1)(A), the month with respect to which such information is provided.
"(2) Reference taxable year.--The term `reference taxable year' means, with respect to any calendar month in a period of presumptive eligibility with respect to a taxpayer--
"(A) if the reference month with respect to such calendar month is determined under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1), the taxable year referred to in such subparagraph, respectively, and
"(B) if the reference month with respect to such calendar month is determined under subparagraph (1)(C), the last taxable year ending before such reference month.
"(e) Methods of Providing Information To Establish a Period of Presumptive Eligibility.--
"(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure the information described in subsection (c)(1)(A) may be provided on the return of tax for the taxable year ending before the calendar year which includes the month for which such period would begin, through the on-line portal described in paragraph (2), or in such other manner as the Secretary may provide.
"(2) On-line information portal.--The Secretary shall establish an on-line portal (available in multiple languages) which allows taxpayers to--
"(A) subject to such restrictions as the Secretary may provide, elect to begin or cease receiving payments under this section, and
"(B) provide the information described in subsection (c)(1)(A).
"(f) Resolution of Competing Claims of Presumptive Eligibility With Respect to Same Child.--
"(1) In general.--If there is a period of presumptive eligibility with respect to any taxpayer and child (hereafter referred to as the `original claim'), a period of presumptive eligibility would (without regard to this subsection) be established with respect to another taxpayer and such child (hereafter referred to as the `challenge claim'), and the period of such challenge claim would overlap with the period of such original claim--
"(A) such challenge claim shall not be taken into account under this section unless the reference month with respect to which the challenge claim would be established is at least as recent as the reference month with respect to which the original claim is established,
"(B) such challenge claim shall not begin before the original claim is terminated, and
"(C) the Secretary shall establish procedures under which the Secretary expeditiously adjudicates such claims on the basis of the most recent feasible reference month.
"(2) Provisions related to adjudication.--
"(A) Challenge claim must relate to at least 3 months prospectively.--The procedures established under paragraph (1)(C) shall require that the taxpayer establishing the challenge claim express a reasonable expectation and intent that such taxpayer would be allowed a monthly specified child allowance under section 24A(b) (determined without regard to section 24A(c)(7)) for at least the first 2 months following the reference month referred to in paragraph (1)(C).
"(B) Expedited process; appeals.--The procedures established under paragraph (1)(C) shall include--
"(i) an expedited process for taxpayers who meet such requirements as the Secretary may establish for such expedited process, and
"(ii) procedures for adjudicating an appeal of an adverse decision.
"(C) Information receipt and coordination.--For purposes of obtaining information relevant to any adjudication under this paragraph, the Secretary may enter into agreements to receive information from, and otherwise coordinate with--
"(i) Federal agencies (including the Social Security Administration and the Department of Agriculture),
"(ii) any State, local government, Tribal government, or possession of the United States, and
"(iii) any other individual or entity that the Secretary determines to be appropriate for such purposes.
"(D) Adjudication not treated as assessment.--Any adjudication under this paragraph shall not be treated as an assessment described in section 6201.
"(E) Adjudication not treated as inspection of taxpayer's books of account.--The inspection of a taxpayer's books of account in connection with any adjudication under this paragraph shall not be treated as an examination or inspection of a taxpayer's books of account for purposes of section 7605(b).
"(3) Retroactive payments related to adjudication.--
"(A) Delay in establishment of challenge claim.--If the challenge claim is established pursuant to the procedures established under paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary shall make a one-time payment to the taxpayer with respect to such claim equal to the aggregate amount of increases in the monthly advance child payments which would have been made to such taxpayer if such challenge claim had
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been allowed to take effect without regard to this subsection. Any payment under this subparagraph shall be in addition to any payment made under subsection (g).
"(B) Termination and reinstatement of original claim.--If, pursuant to the procedures established under paragraph (1)(C), the original claim is terminated under subsection (c)(1)(B)(i) and a new period of presumptive eligibility is subsequently established pursuant to such procedures with respect the same taxpayer and child as for such original claim, the Secretary shall make a one-time payment to the taxpayer with respect to such claim equal to the aggregate amount of increases in the monthly advance child payments which would have been made to such taxpayer if such original claim had never been terminated.
"(g) Rules Related to Grace Periods and Hardships.--
"(1) Automatic grace period.--
"(A) In general.--If a taxpayer establishes a period of presumptive eligibility with respect to any child, elects the application of this paragraph, and demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that such taxpayer would be allowed a monthly specified child allowance under section 24A(b) (determined without regard to section 24A(c)(7)) for one or more of the 3 months immediately preceding the first month of such period, the Secretary shall make a one-time payment to the taxpayer equal to the aggregate amount of increases in the monthly advance child payments which would have been made to such taxpayer if such months were part of such period. The preceding sentence shall not apply to the extent that the Secretary determines that the failure to establish the period of presumptive eligibility with respect to such child for any such month was due to fraud or reckless or intentional disregard of rules and regulations.
"(B) Limitation.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to any taxpayer more than once during any 36-month period.
"(2) Hardship.--If a taxpayer establishes a period of presumptive eligibility with respect to any child, elects the application of this paragraph (and does not elect the application of paragraph (1) with respect to the establishment of such period), demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that such taxpayer would be allowed a monthly specified child allowance under section 24A(b) (determined without regard to section 24A(c)(7)) for one or more of the 6 months immediately preceding the first month of such period, and the Secretary determines that the failure to establish the period of presumptive eligibility with respect to such child for such months was due to domestic violence, serious illness, natural disaster, or any other hardship, the Secretary shall make a one-time payment to the taxpayer equal to the aggregate amount of increases in the monthly advance child payments which would have been made to such taxpayer if such months were part of such period.
"(3) Coordination with retroactive payment for delay in establishment of challenge claim.--For purposes of applying paragraph (1) or (2) with respect to any challenge claim to which subsection (f)(3)(A) applies, the period of presumptive eligibility shall be treated as including the period for which payment is made under such subsection.
"(h) Provisions Related to Form, Manner, and Treatment of Payments.--
"(1) Application of electronic funds payment requirement.--The payments made by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall be made by electronic funds transfer to the same extent and in the same manner as if such payments were Federal payments not made under this title.
"(2) Delivery of payments.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may certify and disburse refunds payable under this section electronically to--
"(A) any account to which the payee authorized, on or after January 1, 2025, the delivery of a refund of taxes under this title or of a Federal payment (as defined in section 3332 of title 31, United States Code),
"(B) any account belonging to a payee from which that individual, on or after January 1, 2025, made a payment of taxes under this title, or
"(C) any Treasury-sponsored account (as defined in section 208.2 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations).
"(3) Waiver of certain rules.--Notwithstanding section 3325 of title 31, United States Code, or any other provision of law, with respect to any payment of a refund under this section, a disbursing official in the executive branch of the United States Government may modify payment information received from an officer or employee described in section 3325(a)(1)(B) of such title for the purpose of facilitating the accurate and efficient delivery of such payment. Except in cases of fraud or reckless neglect, no liability under sections 3325, 3527, 3528, or 3529 of title 31, United States Code, shall be imposed with respect to payments made under this paragraph.
"(4) Exception from reduction or offset.--Any applicable payment (as defined in paragraph (5)(E)(iii)) shall not be--
"(A) subject to reduction or offset pursuant to section 3716 or 3720A of title 31, United States Code,
"(B) subject to reduction or offset pursuant to subsection (c), (d), (e), or (f) of section 6402, or
"(C) reduced or offset by other assessed Federal taxes that would otherwise be subject to levy or collection.
"(5) Assignment of benefits.--
"(A) In general.--The right of any person to any applicable payment shall not be transferable or assignable, at law or in equity, and no applicable payment shall be subject to, execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process, or the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.
"(B) Encoding of payments.--In the case of an applicable payment described in subparagraph (E)(iii)(I) that is paid electronically by direct deposit through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall--
"(i) issue the payment using a unique identifier that is reasonably sufficient to allow a financial institution to identify the payment as an applicable payment, and
"(ii) further encode the payment pursuant to the same specifications as required for a benefit payment defined in section 212.3 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations.
"(C) Garnishment.--
"(i) Encoded payments.--In the case of a garnishment order that applies to an account that has received an applicable payment that is encoded as provided in subparagraph (B), a financial institution shall follow the requirements and procedures set forth in part 212 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, except--
"(I) notwithstanding section 212.4 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (and except as provided in subclause (II)), a financial institution shall not fail to follow the procedures of sections 212.5 and 212.6 of such title with respect to a garnishment order merely because such order has attached, or includes, a notice of right to garnish Federal benefits issued by a State child support enforcement agency, and
"(II) a financial institution shall not, with regard to any applicable payment, be required to provide the notice referenced in sections 212.6 and 212.7 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations.
"(ii) Other payments.--In the case of a garnishment order (other than an order that has been served by the United States) that has been received by a financial institution and that applies to an account into which an applicable payment that has not been encoded as provided in subparagraph (B) has been deposited electronically on any date during the lookback period or into which an applicable payment that has been deposited by check on any date in the lookback period, the financial institution, upon the request of the account holder, shall treat the amount of the funds in the account at the time of the request, up to the amount of the applicable payment (in addition to any amounts otherwise protected under part 212 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations), as exempt from a garnishment order without requiring the
consent of the party serving the garnishment order or the judgment creditor.
"(iii) Liability.--A financial institution that acts in good faith in reliance on clauses (i) or (ii) shall not be subject to liability or regulatory action under any Federal or State law, regulation, court or other order, or regulatory interpretation for actions concerning any applicable payments.
"(D) No reclamation rights.--This paragraph shall not alter the status of applicable payments as tax refunds or other nonbenefit payments for purpose of any reclamation rights of the Department of the Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service as per part 210 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations.
"(E) Definitions.--For purposes of this paragraph--
"(i) Account holder.--The term `account holder' means a natural person whose name appears in a financial institution's records as the direct or beneficial owner of an account.
"(ii) Account review.--The term `account review' means the process of examining deposits in an account to determine if an applicable payment has been deposited into the account during the lookback period.
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The financial institution shall perform the account review following the procedures outlined in section 212.5 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations and in accordance with the requirements of section 212.6 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations.
"(iii) Applicable payment.--The term `applicable payment' means--
"(I) any payment made to an individual under this section (other than any payment made pursuant to paragraph (6)),
"(II) any advance payment made by a possession of the United States with a mirror code tax system (as defined in section 24(h)) pursuant to an election under paragraph (6)(B) which corresponds to a payment described in subclause (I), and
"(III) any advance payment made by American Samoa pursuant to a program for making such payments which is described in paragraph (6)(C)(ii).
"(iv) Garnishment.--The term `garnishment' means execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process.
"(v) Garnishment order.--The term `garnishment order' means a writ, order, notice, summons, judgment, levy, or similar written instruction issued by a court, a State or State agency, a municipality or municipal corporation, or a State child support enforcement agency, including a lien arising by operation of law for overdue child support or an order to freeze the assets in an account, to effect a garnishment against a debtor.
"(vi) Lookback period.--The term `lookback period' means the two month period that begins on the date preceding the date of account review and ends on the corresponding date of the month two months earlier, or on the last date of the month two months earlier if the corresponding date does not exist.
"(6) Application of advance payments in the possessions of the united states.--
"(A) Puerto rico.--
"(i) For application of child tax credit to residents of Puerto Rico, see section 24A(d).
"(ii) For application of monthly advance child payments to residents of Puerto Rico, see subsection (b)(4).
"(B) Mirror code possessions.--In the case of any possession of the United States with a mirror code tax system (as defined in section 24A(h)(1)(C)), this section shall not be treated as part of the income tax laws of the United States for purposes of determining the income tax law of such possession unless such possession elects to have this section be so treated.
"(C) Administrative expenses of advance payments.--
"(i) Mirror code possessions.--In the case of any possession described in subparagraph (B) which makes the election described in such subparagraph, the amount otherwise paid by the Secretary to such possession under section 24A(h)(1)(A) with respect to taxable years beginning in 2026, 2027, and 2028 shall each be increased by $300,000 if such possession has a plan, which has been approved by the Secretary, for making monthly advance child payments consistent with such election.
"(ii) American samoa.--The amount otherwise paid by the Secretary to American Samoa under subparagraph (A) of section 24A(h)(3) with respect to taxable years beginning in 2025, 2026, and 2027 shall each be increased by $300,000 if the plan described in subparagraph (B) of such section includes a program, which has been approved by the Secretary, for making monthly advance child payments under rules similar to the rules of this section.
"(iii) Timing of payment.--The Secretary may pay, upon the request of the possession of the United States to which the payment is to be made, the amount of the increase determined under clause (i) or (ii), respectively, immediately upon approval of the plan with respect to which such payment relates.
"(i) Application of Certain Definitions and Rules Applicable to Child Tax Credit.--
"(1) Definitions.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, terms used in this section which are also used in section 24A shall have the same respective meanings as when used in section 24A.
"(2) Treatment of certain deaths.--A child shall not be taken into account in determining the monthly advance child payment for any calendar month if the death of such child before the end of such month is known to the Secretary as of date on which the Secretary estimates such payment.
"(3) Identification requirements.--Rules similar to the rules which apply under section 24A(e) shall apply for purposes of this section except that such rules shall apply with respect to the return of tax for the reference taxable year or, in the case of information provided through the on-line portal or otherwise, with respect to the information so provided.
"(4) Restrictions on taxpayers who improperly claimed credit or received monthly advance child payments.--For restrictions on taxpayers who improperly claimed credit or received monthly advance child payments, see section 24A(f).
"(j) Notice of Payments.--
"(1) In general.--Not later than January 31 of the calendar year following any calendar year during which the Secretary makes one or more payments to any taxpayer under this section, the Secretary shall provide such taxpayer with a written notice which includes--
"(A) the taxpayer's taxpayer identity (as defined in section 6103(b)(6)),
"(B) the aggregate amount of such payments made to such taxpayer during such calendar year, and
"(C) such other information as the Secretary determines appropriate.
"(2) Certain payments subject to treatment as excess advance payments.--In the case of any payments made to a taxpayer which the Secretary has determined are subject to treatment as excess advance payments, the notice provided under paragraph (1) to such taxpayer shall include the amount of such payments.
"(k) Notification of Certain Events.--With respect to any taxpayer receiving monthly advance child payments under this section with respect to any specified child, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide reasonable advance notice of each of the following:
"(1) Any month with respect to which such monthly advance child payment will increase (relative to the preceding month) by reason of an inflation adjustment under section 24A(b)(3)(A).
"(2) Any month with respect to which such monthly advance child payment will be reduced (relative to the preceding month) by reason of such child ceasing to be a specified child by reason of attaining age 18.
"(3) In the case of a taxpayer with a specified child described in section 24A(b)(1)(A), any month with respect to which such monthly advance child payment will be reduced by reason of such child attaining age 6.
"(4) Such other events as the Secretary determines appropriate.
"(l) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.".
(c) Termination of Annual Child Tax Credit.--Section 24 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
"(l) Termination.--This section shall not apply to (and no payment shall be made under subsection (k) with respect to) any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2025.".
(d) Disclosure of Information Relating to Advance Payment of Child Tax Credit.--Section 6103(e) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
"(12) Disclosure of information relating to advance payment of child tax credit.--
"(A) Joint filers.--In the case of any individual who is eligible for monthly advance child payments under section 7527A, if the reference taxable year (as defined in section 7527A(d)(2)) that the Secretary uses to calculate such payments is a year for which the individual filed an income tax return jointly with another individual, the Secretary may disclose to such individual any information which is relevant in determining the monthly advance child payment under section 7527A, and the individual's eligibility for such payment, including information regarding any of the following:
"(i) The number of specified children, including by reason of the birth of a child.
"(ii) The name and TIN of specified children.
"(iii) Marital status.
"(iv) Modified adjusted gross income.
"(v) Principal place of abode.
"(vi) Such other information as the Secretary may provide.
"(B) Competing claimants.--In the case of any adjudication under section 7527A(f), the Secretary may disclose return information provided by the individual with the original claim to the individual with the challenge claim, return information provided by the individual with the challenge claim to the individual with the original claim, and any other information considered by the Secretary in such adjudication to either or both such individuals. Such information shall be limited to the items specified in subparagraph (A) and the following:
"(i) Information received under any agreements or coordination the Secretary entered into with--
"(I) any State, local government, Tribal government, or possession of the United States, or
"(II) any other individual or entity that the Secretary determines to be appropriate for purposes of adjudicating claims under section 7527A(f).
"(ii) Information considered by the Secretary about where and with whom the specified child resided.
"(iii) Information considered by the Secretary about expenditures made by the claimants to the extent such payments relate to the original or challenge claim.".
(e) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 26(b)(2) is amended by striking "and" at the end of subparagraph (Y), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (Z) and inserting ", and", and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
"(AA) section 24A(g)(2) (relating to increase in tax equal to excess advance payments in certain circumstances).".
(2) Section 152(f)(6)(B)(ii) is amended to read as follows:
"(ii) the credits under sections 24, 24A, and 24B and the payments under sections 7527A,".
(3) Section 3402(f)(1)(C) is amended by inserting "or section 24A (determined after application of subsection (g) thereof)" after "section 24 (determined after application of subsection (j) thereof)".
(4) Section 6103(l)(13)(A)(v) is amended by inserting "or section 24A, as the case may be" after "section 24".
(5) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) is amended by inserting "24A by reason of subsection (d) thereof," after "24 by reason of subsections (d) and (i)(1) thereof,".
(6) Section 6213(g)(2)(I) is amended by inserting "or section 24A(e) (relating to monthly child tax credit)" after "section 24(e) (relating to child tax credit)".
(7) Section 6213(g)(2)(L) is amended by inserting "24A," after "24,".
(8) Section 6213(g)(2)(P) is amended--
(A) by inserting "or 24A(f)(2)" after "section 24(g)(2)",
(B) by inserting "or 24A" after "under section 24", and
(C) by striking "subsection (g)(1) thereof" and inserting "section 24(g)(1) or section 24A(f)(1), respectively".
(9) Section 6695(g)(2) is amended by inserting "24A," after "24,".
(10) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting "24A," after "24,".
(11) The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 24 the following new items:
"Sec. 24A. Monthly child tax credit. "Sec. 24B. Credit for certain other dependents.". (12) The table of sections for chapter 77 is amended by striking the item relating to section 7527A and inserting the following new item:
"Sec. 7527A. Monthly payments of child tax credit.". (f) Effective Dates.--(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. (2) Monthly advance child payments.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to--(A) calendar months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, and (B) in the case of section 7527A(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to grace periods and hardships), calendar months beginning after December 31, 2025.
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SA 5788. Mr. WELCH (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO DHS FOR DISCLOSURE OF DHS AD
CAMPAIGN RECORDS.
(a) In General.--Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, $5,000,000 of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under section 203 of this title shall be transferred to the Department of Homeland Security for the purpose of making available to all members of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives all records relating to the contracts awarded to Safe America Media LLC and People Who Think LLC for a Department of Homeland Security ad campaign starring former Secretary Kristi Noem.
(b) Availability.--Amounts transferred under subsection (a) shall remain available until expended.
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SA 5789. Ms. ALSOBROOKS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. APPROPRIATION FOR BRIC PROGRAM.
(a) Reduction in Amounts Appropriated.--Notwithstanding section 202, the amount appropriated under that section shall be reduced by $3,482,000,000.
(b) Appropriation for BRIC.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $3,482,000,000 for assistance under section 203 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5133) to reduce the cost of homeowners insurance tied to climate disasters.
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SA 5790. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 204. EXCLUDING CERTAIN INDUSTRIES FROM IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS.
None of the funds provided by this Act may be used by any Federal, State, or local agency for immigration enforcement operations in the agriculture, restaurant, and hospitality industries that do not exclusively target violent criminals.
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SA 5791. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 204. PROHIBITING RACIAL PROFILING IN IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT.
None of the funds provided by this Act or by any other Act may be used to conduct public-facing immigration enforcement actions in which race, ethnicity, nationality, English proficiency, or any other perceived or actual protected characteristic is used as the sole basis to form a reasonable suspicion to stop, arrest, or detain any individual.
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SA 5792. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 204. PROHIBITING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS THAT
INVOLVE THE USE OF CHILDREN AS PAWNS.
None of the funds provided by this Act or by any other Act may be used by any Federal, State, or local agency for immigration enforcement operations that involve the use of children as pawns in immigration enforcement, including to lure out family members.
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SA 5793. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 204. PROHIBITING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
TARGETING PREGNANT, POSTPARTUM, OR LACTATING
WOMEN.
(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds provided by this Act or by any other Act may be obligated or expended for immigration enforcement activities that target pregnant, postpartum, or lactating women or their infants, including--
(1) the detention of such women for more than 72 hours; and
(2) the use of physical or electronic restraints.
(b) Exception.--The limitations under subsection (a) shall not apply to immigration enforcement actions taken against women who are individually determined to be a serious flight risk.
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SA 5794. Mr. PADILLA submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 204. PROHIBITING THE USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION DATA IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT
OPERATIONS.
None of the funds provided by this Act or by any other Act may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security--
(1) to create State citizenship lists; or
(2) to place in detention, remove, refer for a decision whether to initiate removal proceedings, or initiate removal proceedings
against, any individual based on information shared by, or obtained from, the Social Security Administration.
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SA 5795. Ms. ROSEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 202. U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.
(a) Restriction.--None of the funds made available under subsection (b) may be used to prevent or limit investigations into detention facilities at which child abuse, sexual assault, or rape of a United States citizen, a United States national, or an alien has taken place.
(b) In General.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $31,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes described in paragraphs (1) through (9), except that funds provided in this section may not be used for detention facilities at which child abuse, sexual assault, or rape of a United States citizen, a United States national, or an alien has taken place.
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SA 5796. Ms. DUCKWORTH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROTECTING VETERANS FROM GUARDIANSHIP AGREEMENTS
THAT THREATEN THEIR RIGHTS, DIGNITY, AND
AUTONOMY.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, of the amounts made available to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under section 202, such sums as may be necessary shall be transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to protect veterans from being wrongfully or unnecessarily placed in legal guardianships or conservatorships, which may include legislation to ensure the memorandum of understanding between the Department of Justice and the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding guardianship or conservatorship proceedings includes a requirement for independent medical or psychological evaluations when determining a veteran's incapacity, to ensure other ethical safeguards are in place, or to ensure due process protections are afforded to veterans, including notice, right to counsel, and opportunities to contest guardianship or conservatorship determinations.
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SA 5797. Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself and Mr. Booker) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. REQUIRING PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TO FINALLY FULFILL
HIS 2-YEAR-OLD PROMISE THAT IF ELECTED TO A
SECOND TERM, YOUR GOVERNMENT WILL PAY FOR, OR
YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY WILL BE MANDATED TO PAY
FOR, ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IVF TREATMENT.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, of the amounts made available to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under section 202, such sums as may be necessary shall be transferred to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and shall be used by such Secretary to finally fulfill President Donald Trump's 2-year-old promise that if elected to a second term, under a Trump administration, "[y]our government will pay for, or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for, all costs associated with IVF treatment".
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SA 5798. Mr. PETERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON MASS OR INDISCRIMINATE SURVEILLANCE
OF CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES.
No funds made available under this Act may be used for mass or indiscriminate surveillance of citizens of the United States.
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SA 5799. Mr. COONS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. _____. RESTRICTIONS ON PAYMENTS FROM THE ANTI-
WEAPONIZATION FUND.
No payment may be made from the Anti-Weaponization Fund unless the Attorney General collects from the individual to whom such payment is to be made a fee in an amount equal to $500 and the individual to whom such payment is to be made has not been convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer at or around the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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SA 5800. Mr. SCHIFF submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN
INTELLIGENCE ELEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY TO CARRY OUT UNLAWFUL
MONITORING OF UNITED STATES PERSONS.
None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be used by the Office of Intelligence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Office of Intelligence of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or any other intelligence element within the Department of Homeland Security to conduct any intelligence activity, including the collection, analysis, or dissemination of any intelligence information, for the sole purpose of monitoring activities of United States persons protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States or the lawful exercise of other rights secured by the Constitution or other laws of the United States.
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SA 5801. Mr. SANDERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. PROHIBITION ON DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER DRUG ADVERTISING
OF DRUGS.
(a) In General.--Section 502 the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352) is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(hh)(1) If it is a drug approved under section 505 or licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, and subject to section 503(b)(1), and the holder of the approved application under section 505 or of the license under such section 351 has conducted direct-to-consumer advertising of the drug within the most recent 30-day period.
"(2) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `direct-to-consumer advertising', with respect to a drug subject to section 503(b)(1), means any promotional communication targeting consumers, including through television, radio, print media, digital platforms, and social media, for purposes of marketing such a drug.".
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to any drug approved under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) or licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262), regardless of when the drug was approved or licensed.
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SA 5802. Mr. SANDERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. __. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MEDICARE DRUG PRICE NEGOTIATION
PROGRAM.
(a) Acceleration of the Selection of Negotiation-Eligible Drugs.--Section 1192(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320f-1(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by adding "and" at the end;
(2) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by striking "2028, 15 negotiation-eligible drugs" and inserting "2028 or a subsequent initial price applicability year, at least 50 negotiation-eligible drugs";
(B) by striking "less than 15" and inserting "less than 50"; and
(C) by striking "; and" at the end and inserting a period; and
(3) by striking paragraph (4).
(b) Improvements to the Definition of Negotiation-Eligible Drugs.--Subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 1192(d)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320f-1(d)(1)) are each amended by striking "among the 50" and inserting "among the 50 (or, in the case of initial price applicability year 2028 or a subsequent initial price applicability year, 125)".
(c) Improvements to the Definition of Qualifying Single Source Drugs.--Subparagraphs (A)(ii) and (B)(ii) of section
1192(e)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320f-1(e)(1)) are each amended by striking "for which" and inserting "with respect to initial price applicability year 2026 and 2027, for which".
(d) Improvement to the Ceiling for Maximum Fair Price.--Section 1194(c)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320f-3(c)(1)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking "or the amount under subparagraph (C)" and inserting ", the amount under subparagraph (C), or, if available, the amount under subparagraph (D)"; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
"(D) Subparagraph (D) amount.--
"(i) In general.--An amount equal to the international maximum fair price for the drug or biological product.
"(ii) International maximum fair price.--For purposes of clause (i), the term `international maximum fair price' means, with respect to a drug or biological product, an amount equal to the highest price (which shall be the net price, if practicable, and volume-weighted, if practicable) for a unit (as defined in section 1191(c)(6)) of such drug or biological product for sales of such drug or biological product (calculated across different dosage forms and strengths of the drug or biological product and not based on the specific formulation or package size or package type), as computed (as of the date of publication of such drug or biological product as a selected drug) among any applicable countries for which pricing information is available with respect to such drug or biological product.
"(iii) Applicable countries.--
"(I) In general.--For purposes of clause (ii), the term `applicable countries' includes any country described in subclause (II) for which, with respect to a drug or biological product, there is available a price for any unit of such drug or biological product for sales of such drug or biological product in such country.
"(II) Countries described.--For purposes of subclause (I), the following countries are described in this subclause:
"(aa) Australia.
"(bb) Canada.
"(cc) France.
"(dd) Germany.
"(ee) Japan.
"(ff) The United Kingdom.".
(e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to initial price applicability years (as defined in section 1191(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320f(b)) beginning with initial price applicability year 2028.
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SA 5803. Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. Kim) proposed an amendment to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; as follows:
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Beginning on page 5, line 25, strike "$2,500,000,000" and all that follows through page 6, line 2, and insert the following: "$2,471,359,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes provided in this title.
SEC. 105. OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION DETENTION OMBUDSMAN.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there are appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $28,641,000 for the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, established under section 405 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 205).
SEC. 106. LIMITATION USE OF FUNDS.
None of the funds made available in this title may be used to reimburse or pay a contractor, subcontractor, or cooperating entity in the event the Immigration Detention Ombudsman established under section 405 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 205) finds substantiated misconduct, excessive force, or violations of law or detention standards by personnel of such contracted, subcontracted, or cooperating entity while conducting functions under subsection (b) of such section until the contracted, subcontracted, or cooperating entity has implemented recommendations made pursuant to paragraph (4) of such subsection.
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SA 5804. Mr. LEE submitted and amendment intended to be proposed an amendment to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham ) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following:
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SEC. _100. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" or the "SAVE America Act".
Subtitle A--Ensuring Only Citizens Are Registered to Vote in Elections for Federal Office
SEC. _101. 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) is amended--
(1) by striking "As used" and inserting "(a) In General.--As used"; and
(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' means, with respect to an applicant for voter registration, any of the following:
"(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 that indicates the applicant is a citizen of the United States.
"(3) The applicant's official United States military identification card, together with an official United States military record showing that the applicant's place of birth was in the United States or that otherwise indicates the applicant is a citizen of 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 or that otherwise indicates the applicant is a citizen of 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) Application of Requirements.--Section 4 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20503) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking "subsection (b)" and inserting "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) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking "Each State motor vehicle driver's license application" and inserting "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" and inserting "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" at the end;
(B) in clause (ii), by adding "and" at the end; 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)" and inserting ", including the requirement that the applicant provides documentary proof of United States citizenship"; and
(5) in subsection (c)(2)(D)(iii), by striking "; and" and inserting the following: ", 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) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1)--
(A) by striking "Each State shall accept and use" and inserting "Subject to the requirements under section 8(j), each State shall accept and use"; and
(B) by striking "Federal Election Commission" and inserting "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" at the end;
(B) in subparagraph (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; 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) is amended--
(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)" and inserting ", including the requirement that the applicant provides documentary proof of United States citizenship";
(ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; 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 if the applicant answers in the affirmative require documentary proof of United States citizenship prior to providing the form under subparagraph (C);"; and
(2) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting "who are citizens of the United States" after "for persons".
(f) Requirements With Respect to Administration of Voter Registration.--
(1) In general.--Section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C.
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20507) is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking "In the administration of voter registration" and inserting "Subject to the requirements of subsection (j), in the administration of voter registration"; and
(ii) in paragraph (3)--
(I) in subparagraph (B), by striking "or" at the end; and (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;";
(B) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (l); and
(C) 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) Requirement in cases of name discrepancies in documentation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State shall accept and process an application to register to vote in an election for Federal office if the applicant--
"(A) presents with the application documentation that would constitute documentary proof of United States citizenship, except that the name on the documentation is not the name of the applicant; and
"(B) provides, through a process established by the State (which shall be subject to any relevant guidance adopted by the Election Assistance Commission)--
"(i) additional documentation as necessary to establish that the name on the documentation is a previous name of the applicant; or
"(ii) an affidavit signed by the applicant attesting that the name on the documentation is a previous name of the applicant.
"(3) Additional processes in certain cases.--
"(A) Process for those without documentary proof such as recently married women who decide to change their surname.--
"(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.
"(4) State requirements.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection:
"(A) Each State shall take affirmative steps, on an ongoing basis, and not less than once every calendar year quarter, to ensure that only United States citizens are registered to vote under the provisions of this Act, and such affirmative steps shall include the establishment of a program described in subparagraphs (B) and (C).
"(B) Each State shall submit the complete, official list of individuals registered as eligible voters for Federal office in the State to the Department of Homeland Security for comparison through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (`SAVE') system for the purposes of identifying individuals who are not citizens of the United States and taking the necessary steps to remove such individuals who are not citizens from the official list, after notice is given to such individuals and such individuals are given the opportunity to provide documentary proof of United States citizenship, but a State with a memorandum of agreement for such purposes with the Department of Homeland Security on the date of the enactment
of this subsection may comply with this subparagraph by carrying out such purposes under the memorandum.
"(C) Each State may utilize such other sources of data available to the State for the purposes of identifying individuals who are not citizens of the United States and removing such individuals from the official list of eligible voters for Federal office in the State, including (but not limited to) the following:
"(i) The Department of Homeland Security through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (`SAVE') system or otherwise.
"(ii) Other sources, including databases and information provided pursuant to an agreement with the Commissioner of Social Security under section 205(r)(9) of the Social Security Act, which can be used to confirm United States citizenship status, except that any such information provided by the Commissioner may not be the sole grounds for the removal of an individual from the official list of eligible voters for elections for Federal office in a State.
"(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 (3)(A) or (3)(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 shall respond to a request received under subparagraph (A) 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), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (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) if it is determined pursuant to subparagraph (A) or (B) that an alien (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)) is unlawfully registered to vote in elections for Federal office.
"(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.".
(2) Agreements for the social security administration to share applicable information.--
(A) Agreements with state officials.--Section 205(r)(9)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(r)(9)(A)) is amended to read as follows:
"(9)(A)(i) The Commissioner of Social Security shall enter into an agreement with each official responsible for a State driver's license agency for the purpose of verifying that--
"(I) the applicable information of an individual matches information contained in the records of the Commissioner; and
"(II) for each individual registering to vote or who is registered to vote, the citizenship or immigration status of such individual is consistent with the information in the records of the Commissioner.
"(ii) Each State driver's license agency shall pay to the Commissioner of Social Security the full costs (including systems and administrative costs) associated with the verification under clause (i).
"(iii) Pursuant to an agreement described in clause (i), a State driver's license agency may disclose information related to the verification under clause (i) to State and local officials as necessary to verify the eligibility of individuals registering to vote or who are registered to vote within such State.
"(iv) Agreements under this subparagraph shall include safeguards to assure compliance with subparagraph (F).".
(B) Agreements with the department of homeland security.--Section 205(r)(9) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(r)(9)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(G)(i) The Commissioner of Social Security shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Homeland Security under which--
"(I) the Secretary may provide the Commissioner with applicable information; and
"(II) if the Secretary provides such information, the Commissioner provides the Secretary with a notification regarding--
"(aa) whether the applicable information of an individual matches the information contained in the records of the Commissioner;
"(bb) the social security number associated with the individual matches; and
"(cc) the citizenship or immigration status shown on the social security number of such individual.
"(ii) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall pay to the Commissioner of Social Security the full costs (including systems and administrative costs) associated with providing any applicable information and notification under clause (i).
"(iii) The Secretary may, upon request, disclose any applicable information and notification under clause (i) to State and local officials to verify the eligibility of individuals registering to vote or who are registered to vote within such State.
"(iv) Agreements under this subparagraph shall include safeguards to assure compliance with subparagraph (F).".
(C) Applicable information defined.--Subparagraph (D)(i) of section 205(r)(9) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
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405(r)(9)) is amended--
(i) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking "information regarding whether";
(ii) in subclause (I), by striking "provided to the Commissioner match the information contained in the Commissioner's records"; and
(iii) in subclause (II), by inserting "information regarding whether" before "such".
(D) Confidentiality.--Subparagraph (F) of section 205(r)(9) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(r)(9)) is amended by striking "a State" each place it appears and inserting "an agency"
(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)) is amended--
(A) by striking "or" at the end of subparagraph (A);
(B) by adding "or" at the end of subparagraph (B); and
(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)) is amended by striking "(4)(A)" and inserting "(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)) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking "(including citizenship)" and inserting "(including an explanation of what is required to present documentary proof of United States citizenship)";
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking "and" at the end;
(C) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; 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)) is amended--
(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" and inserting the following: ", 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)) is amended by striking "a violation of this Act" and inserting "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)) is amended--
(1) by striking "or" at the end of subparagraph (A);
(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) purposefully 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), as redesignated by subsection (b), is amended by striking "This Act does not apply to a State" and inserting "Except with respect to the requirements under subsection (j) and (k) 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) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
"(d) Permitting States To Adopt Certain Requirements After Enactment.--Subsections (j) and (k) 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 America Act.".
(l) 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.), as amended by this section.
(m) Inapplicability of Paperwork Reduction Act.--Subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44 (commonly referred to as the "Paperwork Reduction Act") shall not apply with respect to the development or modification of voter registration materials under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.), as amended by this section, including the development or modification of any voter registration application forms.
(n) 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.
(o) Rule of Construction Regarding Provisional Ballots.--Nothing in this section or in any amendment made by this section may be construed to supersede, 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 subsection (f)).
(p) Rule of Construction Regarding Effect on State Exemptions From Other Federal Laws.--Nothing in this section or in any amendment made by this section 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.).
(q) Exception for Absent Uniformed Services Voters.--The requirements in this section shall not apply with respect to an applicant who is an absent uniformed services voter, as defined in section 107(1) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20310(1)).
(r) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this section, and shall apply with respect to applications for voter registration which are submitted on or after such date.
Subtitle B--Requiring Voters to Provide Photo Identification
SEC. _111. REQUIRING VOTERS TO PROVIDE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION.
(a) Requirement to Provide Photo Identification as Condition of Casting Ballot.--
(1) In general.--Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 303 the following new section:
"SEC. 303A. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
"(a) Provision of Identification Required as Condition of Casting Ballot.--
"(1) Individuals voting in person.--
"(A) Requirement to provide identification.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subparagraph (B), the appropriate State or local election official may not provide a ballot for an election for Federal office to an individual who desires to vote in person unless the individual presents to the official a valid physical photo identification.
"(B) Availability of provisional ballot.--
"(i) In general.--If an individual does not present the identification required under subparagraph (A), the individual shall be permitted to cast a provisional ballot with respect to the election under section 302(a), except that the appropriate State or local election official may not make a determination under section 302(a)(4) that the individual is eligible under State law to vote in the election unless, not later than 3 days after casting the provisional ballot, the individual presents to the official--
"(I) the identification required under subparagraph (A); or
"(II) an affidavit developed and made available to the individual by the State attesting that the individual does not possess the identification required under subparagraph (A) because the individual has a religious objection to being photographed.
"(ii) No effect on other provisional balloting rules.--Nothing in clause (i) may be construed to apply to the casting of a provisional ballot pursuant to section 302(a) or any State law for reasons other than the failure to present the identification required under subparagraph (A).
"(2) Individuals voting other than in person.--
"(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subparagraph (B), the appropriate State or local election official may not accept any ballot for an election for Federal office provided by an individual who votes other than in person unless the individual submits with the ballot--
"(i) a copy of a valid photo identification; or
"(ii) the last four digits of the individual's Social Security number and an affidavit developed and made available to the individual by the State attesting that the individual is unable to obtain a copy of a valid photo identification after making reasonable efforts to obtain such a copy.
"(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) does not apply with respect to a ballot provided by--
"(i) an absent uniformed services voter, as defined in section 107(1) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20310(1)); or
"(ii) an individual provided the right to vote otherwise than in person under section 3(b)(2)(B)(ii) of the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (52 U.S.C.
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20102(b)(2)(B)(ii)).
"(b) Providing Public Access to Digital Imaging Devices.--With respect to each State, the appropriate State or local government official of the State shall ensure, to the extent practicable, public access to a digital imaging device, which shall include a printer, copier, image scanner, or multifunction machine, at State and local government buildings in the State, including courts, libraries, and police stations, for the purpose of allowing individuals to use such a device at no cost to the individual to make a copy of a valid photo identification.
"(c) Valid Photo Identifications Described.--For purposes of this section, a `valid photo identification' means, with respect to an individual who seeks to vote in a State, any of the following:
"(1) A valid State-issued motor vehicle driver's license that includes a photo of the individual and an expiration date.
"(2) A valid State-issued identification card that includes a photo of the individual and an expiration date issued by a State motor vehicle authority.
"(3) A valid United States passport for the individual.
"(4) A valid military identification for the individual.
"(5) A valid identification document issued by a Tribal government that includes a photo of the individual and an expiration date.
"(d) Notification of Identification Requirement to Applicants for Voter Registration.--
"(1) In general.--Each State shall ensure that, at the time an individual applies to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, the appropriate State or local election official notifies the individual of the photo identification requirements of this section.
"(2) Special rule for individuals applying to register to vote online.--Each State shall ensure that, in the case of an individual who applies to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State online, the online voter registration system notifies the individual of the photo identification requirements of this section before the individual completes the online registration process.
"(e) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this section, and shall apply with respect to elections for Federal office held on or after such date.".
(2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item:
"Sec. 303A. Photo identification requirements.". (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Voluntary Guidance by Election Assistance Commission.--Section 311(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21101(b)) is amended--(1) by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (2); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting "; and"; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: "(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 303A, the date of enactment of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.". (c) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking "sections 301, 302, 303, and 304" and inserting "subtitle A of title III". (d) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this section, and shall apply with respect to elections for Federal office held on or after such date. ______
SA 5805. Mr. CASSIDY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. FUND ESTABLISHED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON MAY 18,
2026.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Eligible claimant.--The term "eligible claimant" means an individual who--
(A)(i) served as an active duty law enforcement officer in defense of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021; and
(ii) suffered economic loss, noneconomic loss, or death as a result of the attack on the United States Capitol, including suicide or other death that is reasonably attributable to the service of the individual on January 6, 2021; or
(B)(i) is the personal representative of a decedent who is an individual described in subparagraph (A); and
(ii) files a claim on behalf of the decedent described in clause (i).
(2) Fund.--The term "Fund" means the Anti-Weaponization Fund established by the Attorney General on May 18, 2026.
(3) United states capitol.--The term "United States Capitol" means the United States Capitol Building, Capitol grounds, and the surrounding congressional office buildings and Library of Congress buildings.
(b) Administration.--The Fund shall be administered according to the terms and conditions of the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
(c) Authorization and Appropriations of Payments.--
(1) In general.--There is authorized a lump sum payment to each eligible recipient under this subsection in an amount equal to the amount identified for such eligible recipient in the review and determination of a claim submitted pursuant to subsection (b).
(2) Appropriation.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund, $100,000,000, to remain available until termination under subsection (e).
(3) Limitation.--Existing amounts in the Fund and amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (2) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum up payments under this subsection. No amounts in the Fund may be paid to anyone other than an eligible claimant under this section.
(d) Maximum Payment Amount for Each Claimant.--The amount payable to each eligible claimant under this section shall not exceed $1,000,000.
(e) Termination.--
(1) In general.--Amounts in the Fund may not be obligated on or after October 1, 2035.
(2) Closing of fund.--Any unobligated balances in the Fund shall be transferred to the Judgment Fund of the Department of Justice.
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SA 5806. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. Padilla, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Kelly, Mr. King, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Booker, Mr. Lujan, Mrs. Murray, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Heinrich, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Coons, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Hickenlooper, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Welch, Ms. Smith, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Kim, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Warren, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Fetterman, Mr. Markey, Mr. Sanders, and Mr. Peters) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table: as follows:
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On page 11, beginning on line 9, strike "$2,500,000,000," and all that follows through line 12, and insert the following: "$2,510,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes provided in this title or in paragraph (3) or (7) of section 100051 of Public Law 119-21: Provided, That $10,000,000 of the amount appropriated under this section shall be expended for the timely processing of renewal applications for deferred action and employment authorization documents under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program pursuant to subpart C of part 236 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations, while such regulation remains in effect.
"SEC. 204. FUNDING REDUCTION AND LIMITATION.
"(a) ICE Funding Reduction.--The amount appropriated under section 202 shall be reduced by $10,000,000.
"(b) Prohibition on Use of Funds.--None of the funds made available under this title may be used to arrest, detain, deport, or remove, for a violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), any individual who is reasonably believed to be a recipient of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program pursuant to subpart C of part 236 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations, unless the individual no longer meets the requirements of such program, while such regulation remains in effect.".
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SA 5807. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. Padilla, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Kelly, Mr. King, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Booker, Mr. Lujan, Mrs. Murray, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Heinrich, Mrs. Gillibrand, and Mr. Coons) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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On page 11, beginning on line 9, strike "$2,500,000,000," and all that follows through line 12, and insert the following: "$2,510,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes provided in this title or in paragraph (3) or (7) of section 100051 of Public Law 119-21: Provided, That $10,000,000 of the amount appropriated under this section shall be expended for the timely processing of renewal applications for deferred action and employment authorization documents under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program pursuant to subpart C of part 236 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations, while such regulation remains in effect.
"SEC. 204. ICE FUNDING REDUCTION.
"The amount appropriated under section 202 shall be reduced by $10,000,000.".
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SA 5808. Mr. PADILLA proposed an amendment to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; as follows:
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At the end of section 202, add the following:
(10) Transparency and accountability.--
(A) In general.--Not less than $300,000,000 for, in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security Policy Statement 045-07 issued on May 22, 2023, or any successor policy--
(i) implementation and deployment of body-worn cameras to law enforcement officers carrying out immigration enforcement activities authorized by the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.); and
(ii) storage and to make accessible to Congress, and the subjects of such footage, footage captured by such cameras, in accordance with existing law.
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SA 5809. Mr. LEE (for himself and Mr. Hagerty) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. 105. REAL ID ENHANCEMENT FUND.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) REAL id-compliant.--The term "REAL ID-compliant" means a document that complies with the requirements set forth in section 202 of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (division B of Public Law 109-13; 49 U.S.C. 30301 note).
(2) Secretary.--The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
(b) Establishment.--There is established, in the Department of Homeland Security, a fund, which shall be known as the "REAL ID Enhancement Fund" (referred to in this section as the "Fund").
(c) Purposes.--The Secretary shall use amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for the Fund for grants to eligible State, territorial, and Tribal agencies--
(1) to support the deployment of biometric technology authorized under section 103(a)(4);
(2) to enhance, with an indication of citizenship, all REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and identification cards issued by the State, territory or Tribe to their citizens or members upon confirmation of the bearer's status as a United States citizen;
(3) to carry out any work necessary to carry out the requirement described in paragraph (2); and
(4) to provide REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or identification cards that are enhanced with an indication of citizenship to each United States citizen who is residing in each State or territory or is a member of such Tribe.
(d) Additional Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available for the purposes described in subsection (c), there is appropriated for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the Department of Homeland Security for the Fund, $6,165,000,000, which shall remain available until September 30, 2029, for qualified expenses for such purposes.
(e) Eligibility.--The Secretary may provide grants from the Fund to State and territorial agencies for expenditures made for completed, ongoing, or new activities in support of the purposes described in subsection (c).
(f) Application.--
(1) In general.--Each State or territorial agency seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary that contains such information in support of the application as the Secretary may require, including--
(A) a description of the purposes for which the State agency seeks such grant funds; and
(B) a description of the plans of the State or territory for allocating such funds.
(2) Acceptance.--The Secretary shall begin accepting applications for grants under this section not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(g) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize any State, territorial, or local government to exercise authorities reserved exclusively to the Federal Government under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) or the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.).
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SA 5810. Mr. CASSIDY (for himself and Mr. Van Hollen) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. FUND ESTABLISHED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON MAY 18,
2026.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Eligible claimant.--The term "eligible claimant" means an individual who--
(A)(i) served as an active duty law enforcement officer in defense of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021; and
(ii) suffered economic loss, noneconomic loss, or death as a result of the attack on the United States Capitol, including suicide or other death that is reasonably attributable to the service of the individual on January 6, 2021; or
(B)(i) is the personal representative of a decedent who is an individual described in subparagraph (A); and
(ii) files a claim on behalf of the decedent described in clause (i).
(2) Fund.--The term "Fund" means the Anti-Weaponization Fund established by the Attorney General on May 18, 2026.
(3) United states capitol.--The term "United States Capitol" means the United States Capitol Building, Capitol grounds, and the surrounding congressional office buildings and Library of Congress buildings.
(b) Administration.--The Fund shall be administered according to the terms and conditions of the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
(c) Authorization and Appropriations of Payments.--
(1) In general.--There is authorized a lump sum payment to each eligible recipient under this subsection in an amount equal to the amount identified for such eligible recipient in the review and determination of a claim submitted pursuant to subsection (b).
(2) Appropriation.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund, $100,000,000, to remain available until termination under subsection (e).
(3) Limitation.--Existing amounts in the Fund and amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (2) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum up payments under this subsection. No amounts in the Fund may be paid to anyone other than an eligible claimant under this section.
(4) Offset.--Notwithstanding section 202, the amount appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security under that section shall be $30,973,000,000.
(d) Maximum Payment Amount for Each Claimant.--The amount payable to each eligible claimant under this section shall not exceed $1,000,000.
(e) Termination.--
(1) In general.--Amounts in the Fund may not be obligated on or after September 1, 2029.
(2) Closing of fund.--Any unobligated balances in the Fund shall be transferred to the Judgment Fund of the Department of the Treasury.
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SA 5811. Mr. CASSIDY (for himself and Mr. Van Hollen) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SEC. ___. FUND ESTABLISHED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON MAY 18,
2026.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Eligible claimant.--The term "eligible claimant" means an individual who--
(A)(i) served as an active duty law enforcement officer in defense of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021; and
(ii) suffered economic loss, noneconomic loss, or death as a result of the attack on the United States Capitol, including suicide or other death that is reasonably attributable to the service of the individual on January 6, 2021; or
(B)(i) is the personal representative of a decedent who is an individual described in subparagraph (A); and
(ii) files a claim on behalf of the decedent described in clause (i).
(2) Fund.--The term "Fund" means the Anti-Weaponization Fund established by the Attorney General on May 18, 2026.
(3) United states capitol.--The term "United States Capitol" means the United States Capitol Building, Capitol grounds, and the surrounding congressional office buildings and Library of Congress buildings.
(b) Administration.--The Fund shall be administered according to the terms and conditions of the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
(c) Authorization and Appropriations of Payments.--
(1) In general.--There is authorized a lump sum payment to each eligible recipient under this subsection in an amount equal to the amount identified for such eligible recipient in the review and determination of a claim submitted pursuant to subsection (b).
(2) Appropriation.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund, $100,000,000, to remain available until termination under subsection (e).
(3) Limitation.--Existing amounts in the Fund and amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (2) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum up payments under this subsection. No amounts in the Fund may be paid to anyone other than an eligible claimant under this section.
(4) Offset.--Notwithstanding section 202, the amount appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security under that section shall be $30,975,000,000.
(d) Maximum Payment Amount for Each Claimant.--The amount payable to each eligible claimant under this section shall not exceed $1,000,000.
(e) Termination.--
(1) In general.--Amounts in the Fund may not be obligated on or after September 1, 2029.
(2) Closing of fund.--Any unobligated balances in the Fund shall be transferred to the Judgment Fund of the Department of the Treasury.
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SA 5812. Mr. CASSIDY (for himself and Mr. Van Hollen) proposed an amendment to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; as follows:
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SEC. ___. FUND ESTABLISHED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON MAY 18,
2026.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Eligible claimant.--The term "eligible claimant" means an individual who--
(A)(i) served as an active duty law enforcement officer in defense of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021; and
(ii) suffered economic loss, noneconomic loss, or death as a result of the attack on the United States Capitol, including suicide or other death that is reasonably attributable to the service of the individual on January 6, 2021; or
(B)(i) is the personal representative of a decedent who is an individual described in subparagraph (A); and
(ii) files a claim on behalf of the decedent described in clause (i).
(2) Fund.--The term "Fund" means the Anti-Weaponization Fund established by the Attorney General on May 18, 2026.
(3) United states capitol.--The term "United States Capitol" means the United States Capitol Building, Capitol grounds, and the surrounding congressional office buildings and Library of Congress buildings.
(b) Administration.--The Fund shall be administered according to the terms and conditions of the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
(c) Authorization and Appropriations of Payments.--
(1) In general.--There is authorized a lump sum payment to each eligible recipient under this subsection in an amount equal to the amount identified for such eligible recipient in the review and determination of a claim submitted pursuant to subsection (b).
(2) Appropriation.--There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund, $100,000,000, to remain available until termination under subsection (e).
(3) Limitation.--Existing amounts in the Fund and amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (2) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum up payments under this subsection. No amounts in the Fund may be paid to anyone other than an eligible claimant under this section.
(4) Offset.--The amount appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under section 202 shall be reduced by $102,000,000.
(d) Maximum Payment Amount for Each Claimant.--The amount payable to each eligible claimant under this section shall not exceed $1,000,000.
(e) Termination.--
(1) In general.--Amounts in the Fund may not be obligated on or after September 1, 2029.
(2) Closing of fund.--Any unobligated balances in the Fund shall be transferred to the Judgment Fund of the Department of the Treasury.
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SA 5813. Mr. GALLEGO proposed an amendment to amendment SA 5453 proposed by Mr. Thune (for Mr. Graham) to the bill S. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.; as follows:
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On page 11, strike lines 9 through 12 and insert the following: otherwise appropriated, $2,489,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, for the purposes provided in this title or in paragraph (3) or (7) of section 100051 of Public Law 119-21.
SEC. 204. U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.
In addition to the amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $10,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2029, to adjudicate each renewal application for deferred action under the Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals program, and each associated application for an employment authorization document, in a timely manner.
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SA 5814. Mr. COTTON (for himself and Mr. Grassley) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1318, to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the amendment of the House to the text of the bill, insert the following:
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Titles.--This Act may be cited as the "Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act".
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short titles; table of contents. Sec. 2. Civil liberties review of FBI queries by Civil Liberties Protection Officer and Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Sec. 3. Restriction on use of United States person information acquired under section 702 in criminal prosecutions. Sec. 4. Requirement to maintain records of sensitive queries under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. Sec. 5. Criminal penalties for violation of prohibition on queries. Sec. 6. Requirement for targeting United States persons under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. Sec. 7. Attendance procedures for Member access to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review. Sec. 8. Requirement for attorney approval of FBI queries using United States person query term. Sec. 9. Expanded transparency measures related to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Sec. 10. Comptroller General of the United States audit of targeting procedures under section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. Sec. 11. Repeal of sealing requirement to enhance transparency and oversight for Congress and the public. Sec. 12. Safeguards for constitutionally protected activities and United States political processes. Sec. 13. Amicus curiae designation reform. Sec. 14. Limitation on directives under Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 relating to certain electronic communication service providers. Sec. 15. Access to information and material requested by oversight committees. Sec. 16. Certification requirement relating to compliance of Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel with procedures. Sec. 17. Ensuring court access to reports provided to Congress. Sec. 18. Annual reporting on number of sensitive queries. Sec. 19. Extension of authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. Sec. 20. Central bank digital currency.
SEC. 2. CIVIL LIBERTIES REVIEW OF FBI QUERIES BY CIVIL
LIBERTIES PROTECTION OFFICER AND FOREIGN
INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE COURT.
(a) Requirement.--Subsection (f)(3) of section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (D)--
(A) by redesignating clauses (iv) through (vi) as clauses (v) through (vii), respectively;
(B) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause:
"(iv) Civil liberties reviews.--A requirement that the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on a monthly basis, provides to the Civil Liberties Protection Officer within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court the written statements regarding each United States person query submitted in the previous month under clause (iii).";
(C) in clause (vi), as so redesignated, by striking "(iv)" and inserting "(v)"; and
(D) by conforming the margin of clause (vii), as so redesignated, to the margin of the other clauses; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
"(E) Civil liberties reviews and investigations.--
"(i) Civil liberties protection officer.--The Civil Liberties Protection Officer within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall review each written statement regarding a United States person query submitted under subparagraph (D)(iv) to determine whether the query meets the standards required by the procedures adopted under paragraph (1). If the Civil Liberties Protection Officer determines that the query did not meet such standards or there exists possible abuses of civil liberties and privacy, the Civil Liberties Protection Officer shall refer the query to the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community.
"(ii) Inspector general of the intelligence community.--The Inspector General of the Intelligence Community shall--
"(I) investigate, inspect, audit, or review each query referred under clause (i) to determine whether the query constitutes a violation of laws, rules, or regulations or an abuse of authority; and
"(II) keep the Director of National Intelligence, congressional intelligence committees, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives informed of the findings of the Inspector General under subclause (I).".
(b) Conforming Amendments.--The National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) is amended--
(1) in section 103D (50 U.S.C. 3029)--
(A) in subsection (b)--
(i) in paragraph (6), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;
(ii) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and
(iii) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph (7):
"(7) review each written statement submitted to the Civil Liberties Protection Officer under section 702(f)(3) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a(f)(3)); and"; and
(B) in subsection (c), by inserting before the period at the end the following: ", and, based on the reviews specified in paragraph (7) of such subsection, shall make referrals to the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community under section 702(f)(3) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a(f)(3))"; and
(2) in section 103H(g)(3)(A) (50 U.S.C. 3033(g)(3)(A)), by inserting after "and safety" the following: "(including with respect to referrals from the Civil Liberties Protection Officer pursuant to section 702(f)(3) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a(f)(3))".
SEC. 3. RESTRICTION ON USE OF UNITED STATES PERSON
INFORMATION ACQUIRED UNDER SECTION 702 IN
CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS.
Section 706(a)(2) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881e(a)(2)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking "In general" and inserting "Restriction on use in proceedings"; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
"(C) Restriction on use in prosecutions.--In addition to the restriction in subparagraph (A), no information concerning a United States person acquired under section 702 may be used in evidence against a United States person who is an aggrieved person (as defined in section 101(k) (50 U.S.C. 1801(k)) as to that information in any criminal prosecution, except if the information pertains to a United States person who is or has been subject to an order from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court under title I, title III, or section 703, 704, or 705 of this Act.".
SEC. 4. REQUIREMENT TO MAINTAIN RECORDS OF SENSITIVE QUERIES
UNDER THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT
OF 1978.
(a) Requirement.--Section 702(f)(3)(D) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881(f)(3)(D)), as amended by section 2, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
"(viii) Records of sensitive queries.--
"(I) In general.--In addition to the requirements of clause (iv), the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall maintain a written record of each approval pursuant to clause (ii) that includes--
"(aa) the query term or terms approved;
"(bb) the identity of the individual or organization reasonably believed to be identified by the query term; and
"(cc) the justification for conducting the query.
"(II) Inspector general review.--Not less frequently than twice each year, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall review each written record prepared pursuant to subclause (I) and submit to the congressional intelligence committees, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court a semiannual report describing the findings of the Inspector General with respect to the review, including findings regarding compliance with the requirements of this Act.
"(III) Form.--Each report submitted pursuant to subclause (II) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.".
SEC. 5. CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF PROHIBITION ON
QUERIES.
(a) In General.--Section 709 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881h) is amended--
(1) in the heading, by striking "unauthorized disclosure" and inserting "unauthorized disclosure and other actions";
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking "if that person knowingly" and inserting the following: "if that person--"
"(1) knowingly";
(B) by striking "party." and inserting "party;"; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
"(2) while serving as an employee or officer of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, knowingly and willfully violates the querying procedures adopted under section 702(f)(1)(A) relating to United States person queries; or
"(3) knowingly and willfully falsifies or materially misrepresents complying with the procedures or requirements for querying information acquired under section 702(a)."; and
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking "offense in this section" and inserting the following: "offense--
"(1) in paragraph (1) of subsection (a)";
(B) by striking "title 18" and inserting "title 18, United States Code";
(C) by striking "both." and inserting "both; and"; and
(D) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
"(2) in paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a), shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.".
(b) Table of Contents Amendment.--The table of contents at the beginning of such Act is amended by striking the item relating to section 709 and inserting the following new item:
"Sec. 709. Penalties for unauthorized disclosure and other actions.".
SEC. 6. REQUIREMENT FOR TARGETING UNITED STATES PERSONS UNDER
THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT OF
1978.
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
"(o) Fourth Amendment Requirement for Targeting United States Persons.--
"(1) Prohibition on targeting united states persons.--In accordance with subsection (b), no officer or employee of the United States Government may intentionally target a United States person for an acquisition under section 702.
"(2) Order requirements for targeting united states persons.--In accordance with the other provisions of this Act and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, with respect to a United States person, the United States Government may seek--
"(A) an order authorizing electronic surveillance in accordance with title I;
"(B) an order authorizing a physical search in accordance with title III;
"(C) an order authorizing an acquisition in accordance with section 703, 704, or 705; or
"(D) a warrant issued pursuant to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure by a court of competent jurisdiction.".
SEC. 7. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES FOR MEMBER ACCESS TO THE
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE COURT AND
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE COURT OF
REVIEW.
Not later than 7 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall--
(1) revoke the procedures issued by the Attorney General on or before December 31, 2025, pursuant to section 5(d) of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (Public Law 118-49; 50 U.S.C. 1803 note); and
(2) issue new procedures that comply with such section and ensure the access of the Members of Congress and staff specified in such section to any proceeding of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court or any proceeding of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review.
SEC. 8.
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REQUIREMENT FOR ATTORNEY APPROVAL OF FBI QUERIES
USING UNITED STATES PERSON QUERY TERM.
Section 702(f)(3)(A)(i) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a(f)(3)(A)(i)) is amended by striking "supervisor (or employee of equivalent or greater rank) or".
SEC. 9. EXPANDED TRANSPARENCY MEASURES RELATED TO THE FOREIGN
INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE COURT.
Section 702(j)(1) of such Act (50 U.S.C. 1881a(j)(1)) is amended by adding the following:
"(D) Transparency.--
"(i) In general.--The Court and the Attorney General shall jointly ensure, to the extent practicable, that--
"(I) all communications of the Department of Justice and amici curiae to the Court or each other on any substantive factual or substantive legal matter under this section are documented; and
"(II) such documented communications are made available to the congressional intelligence committees, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives for review at the request of the committee.
"(ii) Coordination between department of justice and intelligence community regarding matters under this section.--
"(I) In general.--To the extent practicable, the Attorney General (or the Attorney General's designee) shall ensure that, before any substantive factual or substantive legal representation regarding an element of the intelligence community is made by the Department of Justice to the Court or an amici curiae, the Attorney General (or the Attorney General's designee) consults with the general counsel (or the general counsel's designee) of the element of the intelligence community.
"(II) Sharing of documented communications.--The Attorney General (or the Attorney General's designee) shall provide to each head of an element of the intelligence community all documented communications described in clause (i) in which the element of the head is mentioned or that memorializes, characterizes, refers to, or is relevant to any substantive factual or substantive legal representation made by the Department of Justice regarding that element.".
SEC. 10. COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES AUDIT OF
TARGETING PROCEDURES UNDER SECTION 702 OF THE
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT OF 1978.
(a) Audit.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an audit of the targeting procedures used for acquisitions under section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a), including the technical mechanisms, implementation, and operations used by the Federal Government for targeting capabilities.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the audit required by subsection (a), including an analysis of whether the targeting procedures as implemented are appropriately limiting targeting under section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a) to non-United States persons located outside of the United States.
SEC. 11. REPEAL OF SEALING REQUIREMENT TO ENHANCE
TRANSPARENCY AND OVERSIGHT FOR CONGRESS AND THE
PUBLIC.
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a) is amended in subsection (l)(2) by striking "All petitions under this section shall be filed under seal.".
SEC. 12. SAFEGUARDS FOR CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED ACTIVITIES
AND UNITED STATES POLITICAL PROCESSES.
Section 702(f) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(7) Prohibition on conduct of united states persons queries that are designed solely to find and extract intelligence on constitutionally protected activities or affect the united states political process.--
"(A) Further limits on authorizations of united states person queries.--The querying procedures adopted for any element of the intelligence community conducting queries on United States persons shall prohibit queries on United States persons of information acquired under subsection (a) that are designed solely--
"(i) to find and extract intelligence on activities protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States or the lawful exercise of other rights secured by the Constitution or laws of the United States; or
"(ii) for the purpose of affecting or interfering in the political process in the United States.
"(B) Whistleblower protections.--A complaint relating to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph that an employee described in section 103H(k)(5) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3033(k)(5)), section 17(d)(5) of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3517(d)(5)), or section 416 of title 5, United States Code, intends to report to Congress as described in such sections shall be considered a matter of urgent concern (as defined in such sections).".
SEC. 13. AMICUS CURIAE DESIGNATION REFORM.
Section 103(i)(1) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1803(i)(1)) is amended--
(1) by striking "The presiding judges" and inserting the following:
"(B) Designation by presiding judges.--The presiding judges";
(2) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so designated, the following:
"(A) Proposal for designation.--
"(i) Senate proposals.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act, the majority leader of the Senate shall, with the consent of the minority leader of the Senate and in consultation with the chair and vice chair of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the chair and ranking member of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, transmit to the presiding judges of the courts established under subsections (a) and (b) a list of not fewer than 6 individuals to be considered for designation as amicus curiae under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.
"(ii) House of representatives proposals.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall, with the consent of the minority leader of the House of Representatives and in consultation with the chair and ranking member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the chair and ranking member of the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, transmit to the presiding judges of the courts established under subsections (a) and (b) a list of not fewer than 6 individuals to be considered for designation as amicus curiae under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.
"(iii) Modification of lists.--The majority leader of the Senate or the Speaker of
the House of Representatives, with respect to a list submitted under clause (i) or (ii), respectively--
"(I) may modify the list at any time in accordance with the requirements of the respective clause; and
"(II) shall ensure that the list includes not fewer than 6 individuals at all times.";
(3) in subparagraph (B), as so designated--
(A) in the first sentence, by striking "after the enactment of this subsection, jointly designate not fewer than 5 individuals" and inserting "after the date of the enactment of the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act, jointly designate not fewer than 8 individuals";
(B) by striking the second sentence; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new sentences: "In designating such individuals, the presiding judges may consider individuals recommended by any source but shall give the highest preference to individuals from the lists submitted under paragraph (A) or recommended by members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. The presiding judges shall notify the congressional intelligence committees, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives in writing of each designation made pursuant to this subparagraph, which shall include notification of any designation that is not made from the lists submitted under paragraph (A) or recommended by members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.".
SEC. 14. LIMITATION ON DIRECTIVES UNDER FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE
SURVEILLANCE ACT OF 1978 RELATING TO CERTAIN
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS.
(a) Modification of Definition.--Section 701(b)(4)(E) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881(b)(4)(E)) is amended--
(1) in clause (iii), by striking "; or" and inserting a semicolon;
(2) in clause (iv), by striking "; or" and inserting a semicolon; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
"(v) a synagogue, mosque, temple, church, or other house of worship;
"(vi) an educational institution (as defined in section 901 of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681));
"(vii) an airport, bus station, rail station, marina, seaport, or other facility at which individuals access transportation provided by a common carrier (as defined in section 501) or an operator of public transportation (as defined in section 5302 of title 49, United States Code); or
"(viii) a motion picture house, theater, concert hall, sports arena, stadium, or other place of exhibition or entertainment; or' ".
(b) Limitation.--Section 702(i) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C.
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1881a(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(7) Limitation relating to certain electronic communication service providers.--
"(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph:
"(i) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term `appropriate committees of Congress' means--
"(I) the congressional intelligence committees;
"(II) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
"(III) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
"(ii) Covered electronic communication service provider.--
"(I) In general.--Subject to subclause (II), the term `covered electronic communication service provider' means--
"(aa) a service provider described in section 701(b)(4)(E);
"(bb) a custodian of an entity as defined in section 701(b)(4)(F); or
"(cc) an officer, employee, or agent of a service provider described in section 701(b)(4)(E).
"(II) Exclusion.--The term `covered electronic communication service provider' does not include--
"(aa) an electronic communication service provider described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of section 701(b)(4); or
"(bb) an officer, employee, or agent of an electronic communication service provider described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of section 701(b)(4).
"(iii) Covered opinions.--The term `covered opinions' means the opinions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review authorized for public release on August 23, 2023.
"(B) Limitation.--A directive may not be issued under paragraph (1) to a covered electronic communication service provider unless the covered electronic communication service provider is a provider of the type of service at issue in the covered opinions.
"(C) Requirements for directives to covered electronic communication service providers.--
"(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), any directive issued under paragraph (1) on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph to a covered electronic communication service provider that is not prohibited by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph shall include a summary description of the services at issue in the covered opinions.
"(ii) Duplicate summaries not required.--A directive need not include a summary description of the services at issue in the covered opinions if such summary was included in a prior directive issued to the covered electronic communication service provider and the summary has not materially changed.
"(D) Foreign intelligence surveillance court notification and review.--
"(i) Notification.--
"(I) In general.--Subject to subclause (II), on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, each time a directive is served under paragraph (1) on a covered electronic communication service provider that is not prohibited by subparagraph (B) and each time a directive is materially changed under paragraph (1) after being served on a covered electronic communication service provider that is not prohibited by subparagraph (B), the Attorney General shall provide the directive to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court on or before the date that is 7 days after the date on which the Attorney General and the Director served the directive, along with a description of the covered electronic communication service provider to whom the directive is issued and the services at issue.
"(II) Duplication not required.--The Attorney General does not need to provide a directive or description to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court under subclause (I) if a directive and description concerning the covered electronic communication service provider was previously provided to the Court and the directive or description has not materially changed.
"(ii) Additional information.--As soon as feasible and not later than the initiation of collection, the Attorney General shall, for each directive described in subparagraph (i), provide the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court a summary description of the type of equipment to be accessed, the nature of the access, and the form of assistance required pursuant to the directive.
"(iii) Review.--
"(I) In general.--The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court may review a directive received by the Court under clause (i) to determine whether the directive is consistent with subparagraph (B) and affirm, modify, or set aside the directive.
"(II) Notice of intent to review.--Not later than 10 days after the date on which the Court receives information under clause (ii) with respect to a directive, the Court shall provide notice to the Attorney General and cleared counsel for the covered electronic communication service provider indicating whether the Court intends to undertake a review under subclause (I) of this clause.
"(III) Completion of reviews.--In a case in which the Court provides notice under subclause (II) indicating that the Court intends to review a directive under subclause (I), the Court shall, not later than 30 days after the date on which the Court provides notice under subclause (II) with respect to the directive, complete the review.
"(E) Congressional oversight.--"(i) Notification.--
"(I) In general.--Subject to subclause (II), on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, each time a directive is served under paragraph (1) on a covered electronic communication service provider that is not prohibited by subparagraph (B) and each time a directive is materially changed under paragraph (1) after being served on a covered electronic communication service provider that is not prohibited by subparagraph (B), the Attorney General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the directive on or before the date that is 7 days after the date on which the directive is served, along with a description of the covered electronic communication service provider to whom the directive is issued and the services at issue.
"(II) Duplication not required.--The Attorney General does not need to submit a directive or description to the appropriate committees of Congress under subclause (I) if a directive and description concerning the covered electronic communication service provider was previously submitted to the appropriate committees of Congress and the directive or description has not materially changed.
"(ii) Additional information.--As soon as feasible and not later than the initiation of collection, the Attorney General shall, for each directive described in subparagraph (i), provide the appropriate committees of Congress a summary description of the type of equipment to be accessed, the nature of the access, and the form of assistance required pursuant to the directive.
"(iii) Reporting.--
"(I) Quarterly reports.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and not less frequently than once each quarter thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the number of directives served, during the period covered by the report, under paragraph (1) to a covered electronic communication service provider and the number of directives provided during the same period to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court under subparagraph (D)(i).
"(II) Form of reports.--Each report submitted pursuant to subclause (I) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
"(III) Submittal of court opinions.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court
or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review issues an opinion relating to a directive issued to a covered electronic communication service provider under paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a copy of the opinion.".
SEC. 15. ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND MATERIAL REQUESTED BY
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES.
Section 707 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881f) is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(c) Submittal of Information and Material to Oversight Committees.--Consistent with the need to protect sensitive intelligence sources and methods or other exceptionally sensitive matters, the Director of National Intelligence, the Attorney General, and each head of a Federal department, agency, or other entity involved in the administration of this title shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives any information or material concerning the implementation of this subchapter which is within their custody or control, and which is requested by either of the congressional intelligence committees, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, or the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives in order to carry out its authorized responsibilities.".
SEC. 16. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT RELATING TO COMPLIANCE OF
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION PERSONNEL WITH
PROCEDURES.
Section 702(f)(3)(D)(i) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881a(f)(3)(D)(i)) is amended--
(1) in the heading, by inserting "and certification" after "Training" ; and
(2) by inserting "and certify in writing that they will comply with the requirements of this section and the query procedures" before "on an annual basis".
SEC. 17. ENSURING COURT ACCESS TO REPORTS PROVIDED TO
CONGRESS.
Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1881 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 707 the following:
"SEC. 707A. ENSURING COURT ACCESS TO REPORTS PROVIDED TO
CONGRESS.
"Any report submitted to a committee of Congress pursuant to titles VI or VII that concerns the implementation of title VII shall also be submitted to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review.".
SEC. 18. ANNUAL REPORTING ON NUMBER OF SENSITIVE QUERIES.
Section 603(f)(1) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1873(f)(1)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (E), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;
(2) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the ending and inserting "; and"; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
"(G) the number of approvals pursuant to subclauses (I) and (II) of section 702(f)(3)(D)(ii) of the use of a query term reasonably believed to identify--
"(i) a United States elected official;
"(ii) an appointee of the President or a State governor;
"(iii) a United States political candidate;
"(iv) a United States political organization or a United States person prominent in such organization;
"(v) a United States media organization or a United States person who is a member of such organization; or
"(vi) a United States religious organization or a United States person who is prominent in such organization.".
SEC. 19. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES OF TITLE VII OF THE FOREIGN
INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT OF 1978.
(a) Extension of Repeal Date of Title VII.--Section 403(b) of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-261), as most recently amended by Public Law 119-87, is further amended--
(1) in paragraph (1) (50 U.S.C. 1881 note), by striking "June 12, 2026" and inserting "June 12, 2029"; and
(2) in paragraph (2) (18 U.S.C. 2511 note), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "June 12, 2026" and inserting "June 12, 2029".
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the earlier of the date of the enactment of this Act or June 11, 2026.
SEC. 20. CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY.
The Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 221 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 16 (12 U.S.C. 411 et seq.) the following:
"SEC. 16A.
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CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY.
"(a) Definitions.--In this section:
"(1) Central bank digital currency.--The term `central bank digital currency' means a digital asset that--
"(A) is denominated in United States dollars;
"(B) is a United States currency;
"(C) is a direct liability of the Federal Reserve System; and
"(D) is widely available to the general public.
"(2) Digital asset.--The term `digital asset' has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the GENIUS Act (12 U.S.C. 5901).
"(b) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (c), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank may not issue or create a central bank digital currency or any digital asset that is substantially similar to a central bank digital currency directly or indirectly through a financial institution or other intermediary.
"(c) Exception.--Subsection (b) shall not prohibit any dollar-denominated currency that is open, permissionless, and private, and fully preserves the privacy protections of United States coins and physical currency.
"(d) Sunset.--The provisions of this section shall cease to be effective on June 12, 2031.
"(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to allow the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve to issue a central bank digital currency or any digital asset that is substantially similar to a central bank digital currency directly or indirectly absent authorization by an Act of Congress.".
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SA 5815. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5814 submitted by Mr. Cotton (for himself and Mr. Grassley) and intended to be proposed to the bill S. 1318, to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SA 5816. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1318, to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SA 5817. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5816 submitted by Mr. Thune and intended to be proposed to the bill S. 1318, to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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SA 5818. Mr. THUNE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 5817 submitted by Mr. Thune and intended to be proposed to the amendment SA 5816 proposed by Mr. Thune to the bill S. 1318, to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
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