[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7315 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7315
To advance policy priorities.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 2, 2026
Mr. Magaziner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on
Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Transportation
and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Education and Workforce,
Oversight and Government Reform, Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Natural
Resources, Small Business, Science, Space, and Technology, the
Judiciary, Homeland Security, Intelligence (Permanent Select), House
Administration, Rules, Ethics, the Budget, and Appropriations, for a
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
committee concerned
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A BILL
To advance policy priorities.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Advancing Policy Priorities Act''.
TITLE I
SEC. 101. LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING EXTENSION.
(a) In General.--Section 260 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of
1946 (7 U.S.C. 1636i) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting
``2025''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 942 of the Livestock Mandatory
Reporting Act of 1999 (7 U.S.C. 1635 note; Public Law 106-78) is
amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2025''.
TITLE II
SEC. 201. EDUCATION FOR SEPARATING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
REGARDING REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS.
Section 1144(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``(including apprenticeship programs registered under the Act
of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the `National
Apprenticeship Act') and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title
38)'' after ``employment opportunities''.
SEC. 202. WEBSITES REGARDING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.
(a) Website Under the Jurisdiction of Secretary of Labor.--The
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training, in
coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish a
user-friendly website (or update an existing website) that is available
to the public on which veterans can find information about
apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50
Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the ``National Apprenticeship Act'')
and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38, United States
Code. Such information shall be searchable and sortable by occupation
and location, and include, with regard to each such program, the
following:
(1) A description, including any cost to a veteran.
(2) Contact information.
(3) Whether the program has been endorsed by a veterans
service organization or nonprofit organization that caters to
veterans.
(4) Whether the program prefers to hire veterans.
(5) Each certification or degree an individual earns by
completing the program.
(b) Coordination With Other Website.--The Assistant Secretary shall
update all information regarding programs for veterans listed on
apprenticeship.gov (or any successor website) to include the
information specified under subsection (a).
TITLE III
SEC. 301. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) it is in the best national and homeland security
interests of the United States for Federal agencies to retain
the specialized knowledge and experience of individuals who
suffer an injury or illness while serving in a covered position
(as defined under the amendments made by this Act); and
(2) Federal agencies should ensure, to the greatest extent
possible, that an individual who can no longer carry out the
duties of a covered position, and is reappointed to a position
in the civil service that is not a covered position, is
reappointed within the same Federal agency, in the same
geographic location, and at a level of pay commensurate to the
position which the individual held immediately prior to such
injury or illness.
SEC. 302. RETIREMENT FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.
(a) CSRS.--Section 8336(c) of title 5, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(3)(A) In this paragraph--
``(i) the term `affected individual' means an
individual covered under this subchapter who--
``(I) is performing service in a covered
position;
``(II) while on duty, becomes ill or is
injured as a direct result of the performance
of such duties before the date on which the
individual becomes entitled to an annuity under
paragraph (1) of this subsection or subsection
(e), (m), or (n), as applicable;
``(III) because of the illness or injury
described in subclause (II), is permanently
unable to render useful and efficient service
in the employee's covered position, as
determined by the agency in which the
individual was serving when such individual
incurred the illness or injury; and
``(IV) is appointed to a position in the
civil service that--
``(aa) is not a covered position;
and
``(bb) is within an agency that
regularly appoints individuals to
supervisory or administrative positions
related to the activities of the former
covered position of the individual;
``(ii) the term `covered position' means a position
as a law enforcement officer, customs and border
protection officer, firefighter, air traffic
controller, nuclear materials courier, member of the
Capitol Police, or member of the Supreme Court Police.
``(B) Unless an affected individual files an
election described in subparagraph (E), creditable
service by the affected individual in a position
described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) shall be treated
as creditable service in a covered position for
purposes of this chapter and determining the amount to
be deducted and withheld from the pay of the affected
individual under section 8334.
``(C) Subparagraph (B) shall only apply if the
affected employee transitions to a position described
in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) without a break in service
exceeding 3 days.
``(D) The service of an affected individual shall
no longer be eligible for treatment under subparagraph
(B) if such service occurs after the individual--
``(i) is transferred to a supervisory or
administrative position related to the
activities of the former covered position of
the individual; or
``(ii) meets the age and service
requirements that would subject the individual
to mandatory separation under section 8335 if
such individual had remained in the former
covered position.
``(E) In accordance with procedures established by
the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, an
affected individual may file an election to have any
creditable service performed by the affected individual
treated in accordance with this chapter without regard
to subparagraph (B).
``(F) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed
to apply to such affected individual any other pay-
related laws or regulations applicable to a covered
position.''.
(b) FERS.--
(1) In general.--Section 8412(d) of title 5, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as
subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;
(B) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``An employee'';
and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(2)(A) In this paragraph--
``(i) the term `affected individual' means an
individual covered under this chapter who--
``(I) is performing service in a covered
position;
``(II) while on duty, becomes ill or is
injured as a direct result of the performance
of such duties before the date on which the
individual becomes entitled to an annuity under
paragraph (1) of this subsection or subsection
(e), as applicable;
``(III) because of the illness or injury
described in subclause (II), is permanently
unable to render useful and efficient service
in the employee's covered position, as
determined by the agency in which the
individual was serving when such individual
incurred the illness or injury; and
``(IV) is appointed to a position in the
civil service that--
``(aa) is not a covered position;
and
``(bb) is within an agency that
regularly appoints individuals to
supervisory or administrative positions
related to the activities of the former
covered position of the individual;
``(ii) the term `covered position' means a position
as a law enforcement officer, customs and border
protection officer, firefighter, air traffic
controller, nuclear materials courier, member of the
Capitol Police, or member of the Supreme Court Police.
``(B) Unless an affected individual files an
election described in subparagraph (E), creditable
service by the affected individual in a position
described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) shall be treated
as creditable service in a covered position for
purposes of this chapter and determining the amount to
be deducted and withheld from the pay of the affected
individual under section 8422.
``(C) Subparagraph (B) shall only apply if the
affected employee transitions to a position described
in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) without a break in service
exceeding 3 days.
``(D) The service of an affected individual shall
no longer be eligible for treatment under subparagraph
(B) if such service occurs after the individual--
``(i) is transferred to a supervisory or
administrative position related to the
activities of the former covered position of
the individual; or
``(ii) meets the age and service
requirements that would subject the individual
to mandatory separation under section 8425 if
such individual had remained in the former
covered position.
``(E) In accordance with procedures established by
the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, an
affected individual may file an election to have any
creditable service performed by the affected individual
treated in accordance with this chapter without regard
to subparagraph (B).
``(F) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed
to apply to such affected individual any other pay-
related laws or regulations applicable to a covered
position.''.
(2) Technical and conforming amendments.--
(A) Chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, is
amended--
(i) in section 8414(b)(3), by inserting
``(1)'' after ``subsection (d)'';
(ii) in section 8415--
(I) in subsection (e), in the
matter preceding paragraph (1), by
inserting ``(1)'' after ``subsection
(d)''; and
(II) in subsection (h)(2)(A), by
striking ``(d)(2)'' and inserting
``(d)(1)(B)'';
(iii) in section 8421(a)(1), by inserting
``(1)'' after ``(d)'';
(iv) in section 8421a(b)(4)(B)(ii), by
inserting ``(1)'' after ``section 8412(d)'';
(v) in section 8425, by inserting ``(1)''
after ``section 8412(d)'' each place it
appears; and
(vi) in section 8462(c)(3)(B)(ii), by
inserting ``(1)'' after ``subsection (d)''.
(B) Title VIII of the Foreign Service Act of 1980
(22 U.S.C. 4041 et seq.) is amended--
(i) in section 805(d)(5) (22 U.S.C.
4045(d)(5)), by inserting ``(1)'' after ``or
8412(d)''; and
(ii) in section 812(a)(2)(B) (22 U.S.C.
4052(a)(2)(B)), by inserting ``(1)'' after ``or
8412(d)''.
(c) CIA Employees.--Section 302 of the Central Intelligence Agency
Retirement Act (50 U.S.C. 2152) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(d) Employees Disabled on Duty.--
``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection--
``(A) the term `affected employee' means an
employee of the Agency covered under subchapter II of
chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, who--
``(i) is performing service in a position
designated under subsection (a);
``(ii) while on duty in the position
designated under subsection (a), becomes ill or
is injured as a direct result of the
performance of such duties before the date on
which the employee becomes entitled to an
annuity under section 233 of this Act or
section 8412(d)(1) of title 5, United States
Code;
``(iii) because of the illness or injury
described in clause (ii), is permanently unable
to render useful and efficient service in the
employee's covered position, as determined by
the Director; and
``(iv) is appointed to a position in the
civil service that is not a covered position
but is within the Agency; and
``(B) the term `covered position' means a position
as--
``(i) a law enforcement officer described
in section 8331(20) or 8401(17) of title 5,
United States Code;
``(ii) a customs and border protection
officer described in section 8331(31) or
8401(36) of title 5, United States Code;
``(iii) a firefighter described in section
8331(21) or 8401(14) of title 5, United States
Code;
``(iv) an air traffic controller described
in section 8331(30) or 8401(35) of title 5,
United States Code;
``(v) a nuclear materials courier described
in section 8331(27) or 8401(33) of title 5,
United States Code;
``(vi) a member of the United States
Capitol Police;
``(vii) a member of the Supreme Court
Police;
``(viii) an affected employee; or
``(ix) a special agent described in section
804(15) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22
U.S.C. 4044(15)).
``(2) Treatment of service after disability.--Unless an
affected employee files an election described in paragraph (3),
creditable service by the affected employee in a position
described in paragraph (1)(A)(iv) shall be treated as
creditable service in a covered position for purposes of this
Act and chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, including
eligibility for an annuity under section 233 of this Act or
8412(d)(1) of title 5, United States Code, and determining the
amount to be deducted and withheld from the pay of the affected
employee under section 8422 of title 5, United States Code.
``(3) Break in service.--Paragraph (2) shall only apply if
the affected employee transitions to a position described in
paragraph (1)(A)(iv) without a break in service exceeding 3
days.
``(4) Limitation on treatment of service.--The service of
an affected employee shall no longer be eligible for treatment
under paragraph (2) if such service occurs after the employee
is transferred to a supervisory or administrative positi