Richard Hudson

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the criteria for approval of certain independent study programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Commending and congratulating the 100-year anniversary of Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina.

Expressing support for the designation of March 19, 2024, as National Agriculture Day and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States.

To reauthorize the Congressional Award Act.

Expressing support for the designation of February 29, 2024, as Rare Disease Day.

To prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes.

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to extend the program for promotion of public health knowledge and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and for other purposes.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect and enhance the mailing of firearms, ammunition, and components thereof.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for the administrative costs of providing health benefits to individuals who are unauthorized immigrants.

To lower the cost of postsecondary education for students and families.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for interfering with commerce by blocking public roads.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce proposed ATF Rule 2022R–17, entitled Definition of Engaged in the Business as a Dealer in Firearms.

To establish the United States Foundation for International Conservation to promote long-term management of protected and conserved areas, and for other purposes.

To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.

To facilitate the efficient licensing and deployment of advanced civilian nuclear technologies.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a phase-in for plasma-derived products under the manufacturer discount program.

To retain Federal employees who are spouses of a member of the Armed Forces or the Foreign Service when relocating due to an involuntary transfer, and for other purposes.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the work geographic index for physician payments under the Medicare program, and to revise the phase-in of clinical laboratory test payment changes under such program.

To amend chapter 3081 of title 54, United States Code, to enhance the protection and preservation of America’s battlefields.