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A bill to exclude power supply circuits, drivers, and devices to be connected to, and power, light-emitting diodes or organic light-emitting diodes providing illumination or ceiling fans using direct current motors from energy conservation standards for external power supplies.

To exclude power supply circuits, drivers, and devices designed to be connected to, and power, light-emitting diodes or organic light-emitting diodes providing illumination or ceiling fans using direct current motors from energy conservation standards for external power supplies. 1. Application of energy conservation standards to certain external power supplies (a) Definition of external power supply Section 321(36)(A) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6291(36)(A) (1) by striking the subparagraph designation and all that follows through The term (A) External power supply (i) In general The term ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (ii) Exclusion The term external power supply (I) light-emitting diodes providing illumination; (II) organic light-emitting diodes providing illumination; or (III) ceiling fans using direct current motors. . (b) Standards for lighting power supply circuits (1) Definition Section 340(2)(B) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6311(2)(B) (v) electric lights and lighting power supply circuits; . (2) Energy conservation standard for certain equipment Section 342 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6313 (g) Lighting power supply circuits If the Secretary, acting pursuant to section 341(b), includes as a covered equipment solid state lighting power supply circuits, drivers, or devices described in section 321(36)(A)(ii), the Secretary may prescribe under this part, not earlier than 1 year after the date on which a test procedure has been prescribed, an energy conservation standard for such equipment. . (c) Technical corrections (1) Section 321(6)(B) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6291(6)(B) (19) (20) (2) Section 324 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6294 (19) (20) (3) Section 325(l) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6295(l) paragraph (19) paragraph (20) May 24, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to exclude from energy conservation standards for external power supplies any power supply circuit, driver, or device designed to power light-emitting diodes (commonly known as LEDs) or to power ceiling fans using direct current motors. The Department of Energy may prescribe new energy conservation standards for that equipment no earlier than one year after the date on which a test procedure has been prescribed.
A bill to amend the Revised Statutes to grant State attorneys general the ability to issue subpoenas to investigate suspected violations of State laws that are applicable to national banks.

To amend the Revised Statutes to grant State attorneys general the ability to issue subpoenas to investigate suspected violations of State laws that are applicable to national banks. 1. Visitorial powers The sixth undesignated paragraph of section 5240 of the Revised Statutes ( 12 U.S.C. 484 (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A)— (i) lawfully authorized State auditors and examiners may, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to a bank, review its records solely to ensure compliance with applicable State unclaimed property or escheat laws upon reasonable cause to believe that the bank has failed to comply with such laws; and (ii) an attorney general (or other chief law enforcement officer) of a State may issue subpoenas or administer oversight and examination to national banks or officers of national banks based upon reasonable cause to believe that the national bank or an officer of a national bank has failed to comply with applicable State laws. .

Summary: This bill allows state attorneys general, with reasonable cause,&nbsp;to issue subpoenas or administer oversight&nbsp;to investigate national banks for state law compliance.
A bill to extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) (Sec.1)This bill extends through January 19, 2018, the exemption for fishing vessels and other vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements for any discharge: (1)of effluent from properly functioning marine engines; (2) of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (3) that is incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.
Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017

To ensure that small business providers of broadband Internet access service can devote resources to broadband deployment rather than compliance with cumbersome regulatory requirements, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 2. Small business exemption (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (2) the term broadband Internet access service (3) the term Commission (4) the term small business (b) Exception for small businesses The enhancements to the transparency rule of the Commission under section 8.3 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, as described in paragraphs 162 through 184 of the Report and Order on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and Order of the Commission with regard to protecting and promoting the open Internet (adopted by the Commission on February 26, 2015) (FCC 15–24), shall not apply to any small business. (c) Sunset Subsection (b) shall not have any force or effect after the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (d) Report by FCC Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the recommendations of the Commission, and data supporting those recommendations, regarding whether— (1) the exception provided under subsection (b) should be made permanent; and (2) the definition of the term small business

Summary: Small Business Broadband Deployment Act 2017 This bill exempts for five years any small business broadband Internet access service provider with no more than 250,000 subscribers from the enhancements to the transparency rule of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under which any person engaged in the provision of broadband Internet access service must disclose publicly accurate information regarding the network management practices, performance, and commercial terms of its broadband Internet access services sufficient for: consumers to make informed choices regarding their use; and content, application, service, and device providers to develop, market, and maintain Internet offerings. The FCC shall report to specified congressional committees, within 180 days after enactment of this bill, its recommendations (together with supporting data) on whether: this exception should be made permanent, and the definition of &quot;small business&quot; for these purposes should be modified.
Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure the Secretary of Veterans Affairs permits the display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act 2. Display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries Section 2403 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) (1) The Secretary may not prohibit the display of a Battlefield Cross in any national cemetery. (2) In this subsection, the term Battlefield Cross .

Summary: Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act This bill states that the Department of Veterans Affairs may not prohibit the display of a Battlefield Cross in any national cemetery. &quot;Battlefield Cross&quot; means a memorial monument in honor of fallen members of the Armed Forces that may include a replica of an inverted rifle, boots, helmets, and identification tag.
Census Funding Cap Adjustment Act of 2018

To provide an adjustment to the discretionary spending limits for appropriations for the 2020 decennial census. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Census Funding Cap Adjustment Act of 2018 2. Budget cap exemption for census funding Section 251(b)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 ( 2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2) (E) Decennial census during 2020 If a bill or joint resolution making appropriations for a fiscal year is enacted that specifies an amount of new budget authority for the decennial census to be conducted during 2020, then the adjustment for that fiscal year shall be the amount by which the new budget authority provided in that Act for that purpose exceeds $70,000,000. .

Summary: Census Funding Cap Adjustment Act of 2018 This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to&nbsp;require specified adjustments to discretionary spending&nbsp;limits to accommodate&nbsp;appropriations for the decennial census to be conducted during 2020.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. 1. Modification to definition of municipal solid waste (a) In general Paragraph (6) of section 45(c) (6) Municipal solid waste (A) In general The term municipal solid waste solid waste 42 U.S.C. 6903(27) (i) paper which is commonly recycled and which has been segregated from other solid waste (as so defined), or (ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is collected as part of a system which commingles commonly recycled paper with other solid waste which is not commonly recycled at any point from the time of collection through any materials recovery. (B) Special rule with respect to incidental and residual waste Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to— (i) solid waste (as so defined) which only contains an incidental amount of commonly recycled paper, and (ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is residual waste generated at a materials recovery facility that receives and processes only paper and other recyclable materials containing no more than an incidental amount of non-recyclable solid waste. (C) No effect on existing processes Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6903 42 U.S.C. 6901 . (b) Rules with respect to electricity produced from solid waste Subsection (e) of section 45 (12) Source of municipal solid waste feedstock In the case of a qualified facility that produces electricity both from municipal solid waste and other solid waste that is not a qualified energy resource— (A) such facility shall be considered a qualified facility if it otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (d), and (B) subsection (a) shall only apply to that portion of the electricity produced from municipal solid waste. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for producing electricity from renewable resources, to modify the definition of &quot;municipal solid waste.&quot; The bill specifies that municipal solid waste does not include solid waste collected as part of a system which commingles commonly recycled paper with other solid waste which is not commonly recycled at any point from the time of collection through any materials recovery. The bill includes exceptions for incidental and residual waste. In the case of a facility that produces electricity both from municipal solid waste and other solid waste that is not a qualified energy resource: (1) the facility is a qualified facility if it otherwise meets the requirements for qualified facilities, and (2) the credit only applies to the portion of the electricity produced from municipal solid waste.
A bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 200 West 2nd Street in Dayton, Ohio, as the "Walter H. Rice Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 200 West 2nd Street in Dayton, Ohio, as the Walter H. Rice Federal Building and United States Courthouse 1. Walter H. Rice Federal Building and United States Courthouse (a) In general The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 200 West 2nd Street in Dayton, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the Walter H. Rice Federal Building and United States Courthouse (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and United States courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Walter H. Rice Federal Building and United States Courthouse May 23, 2018 Reported without amendment

Summary: (Sec. 1) This bill designates the federal building and U.S. courthouse located at 200 West 2nd Street in Dayton, Ohio, as the &quot;Walter H. Rice Federal Building and United States Courthouse.&quot;
A bill to nullify the effect of the recent Executive order that temporarily restricted individuals from certain countries from entering the United States.

To nullify the effect of the recent Executive order that temporarily restricted individuals from certain countries from entering the United States. 1. Rescission The provisions of Executive Order 137_ (82 Fed. Reg. ___; January 27, 2017), entitled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States

Summary: This bill rescinds the provisions of Executive Order 13769, entitled &quot;Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.&quot; Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants from seven countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States.
ACE Research Act

To advance cutting-edge research initiatives of the National Institutes of Health. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Advancing Cutting-Edge Research Act ACE Research Act 2. Advancing cutting-edge research Section 402(n)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 282(n)(1) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking or (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) high impact cutting-edge research that fosters scientific creativity and increases fundamental biological understanding leading to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases and disorders, or research urgently required to respond to a public health threat. .

Summary: Advancing Cutting Edge Research Act or the ACE Research Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to&nbsp;expand the National Institutes of Health's unique research initiatives to include cutting-edge research that: (1) fosters scientific creativity and increases fundamental biological understanding leading to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases and disorders; or (2) is urgently required to respond to a public health threat. (Unique research initiatives may be supported through transactions other than contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements.)
Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act of 2018

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act of 2018 2. Child tax credit allowed with respect to unborn children (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 24 (3) Credit allowed with respect to unborn children (A) In general The term qualifying child social security number (B) Double credit in case of children unable to claim credit In the case of any child who is not taken into account under subparagraph (A) for the taxable year immediately preceding the taxable year in which the child is born, the amount of the credit determined under this section with respect to such child for the taxable year of the child's birth shall be increased by 100 percent. (C) Unborn child For purposes of this paragraph— (i) Unborn child The term unborn child (ii) Child in utero The term child in utero . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the child tax credit, to allow the credit to be used for an unborn child if the child is born and issued a Social Security number before the due date for the tax return (without regard to extensions) for the taxable year. The bill defines an &quot;unborn child&quot; as a member of the species homo sapiens, at any stage of development, who is carried in the womb. If a child is not taken into account for the credit for the year immediately preceding the year of the child's birth, the bill doubles the amount of the credit allowed for the year of the birth.
Rural Hospital Regulatory Relief Act of 2017

To provide for a permanent extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Hospital Regulatory Relief Act of 2017 2. Permanent extension of enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals (a) Extension Section 1834 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m (v) Permanent extension of enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals On and after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall continue to apply the enforcement instruction described in the notice of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services entitled Enforcement Instruction on Supervision Requirements for Outpatient Therapeutic Services in Critical Access and Small Rural Hospitals for CY 2013 Public Law 113–198 Public Law 114–112 Public Law 114–255 . (b) Conforming repeal of report Subsection (b) of section 16004 of the 21st Century Cures Act ( Public Law 114–255

Summary: Rural Hospital Regulatory Relief Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the application by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services of an instruction&nbsp;against&nbsp;the enforcement of&nbsp;certain physician supervision requirements with respect to outpatient therapeutic services in critical access hospitals and small rural hospitals.
Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act of 2018

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the amount of certain qualified conservation contributions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act of 2018 2. Limitation on partner’s deduction for qualified conservation contributions made by partnership (a) In general Section 170(h) (7) Limitation on partnership allocation of contributions (A) In general In the case of any qualified conservation contributions of any partnership (whether directly or as a distributive share of such contributions of another partnership), no amount of such contributions may be taken into account under this section by any partner of such partnership as a distributive share of such contributions if the aggregate amount so taken into account by such partner for the taxable year would (but for this paragraph) exceed 2.5 times such partner’s adjusted basis in such partnership (determined as of the close of such taxable year and without regard to such contributions). The preceding sentence shall apply only with respect to the first 5 taxable years of such partner which end after the date on which such partner first became a partner in the partnership. (B) Exception for family partnerships Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to any partnership if substantially all of the partnership interests in such partnership are held by individuals who are related within the meaning of section 152(d)(2). (C) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary to carry out, and prevent the avoidance of, the purposes of this paragraph. . (b) Effective date This section shall apply to contributions made after December 23, 2016. No inference is intended as the appropriate treatment of contributions made on or before such date or as to any activity not described in section 170(h)(7)

Summary: Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to limit the aggregate amount of a partner's annual tax deductions for qualified conservation contributions of a partnership to 2.5 times the partner's adjusted basis in the partnership. (Under current law, a &quot;qualified conservation contribution&quot; is the contribution of a qualified real property interest to a qualified organization exclusively for conservation purposes.) The limitation applies for the first five years after the individual becomes a partner in the partnership. It does not apply to certain family partnerships.
Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals to provide the Secretary with information on the hospital's acquisition costs for 340B drugs and the total revenues received by the hospital for such drugs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018 2. Medicare requirement for hospitals regarding 340B drug information (a) In general Section 1866(a)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395cc(a)(1) (1) in subparagraph (X), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (Y), by striking the period at the end and inserting , and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (Y), the following new subparagraph: (Z) in the case of a hospital that is a covered entity under subsection (a)(4) of section 340B of the Public Health Service Act, to include in any cost report submitted to the Secretary under this title information on— (i) the aggregate acquisition costs of the hospital for drugs acquired during the period covered by such cost report and for which the hospital received a discount under such section 340B; and (ii) the aggregate revenues the hospital received from all payors for such drugs, dis­ag­gre­gated by insurance status (including the Medicare program, the Medicaid program, the Children's Health Insurance Program, private health insurance, and uninsured). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to contracts entered into or renewed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018 This bill requires a hospital participating in the 340B drug discount program to include, in any&nbsp;Medicare cost report to the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services, information on: (1)&nbsp;the aggregate acquisition costs of the hospital for drugs acquired under the program; and (2)&nbsp;the&nbsp;aggregate revenues the hospital received from all payors for&nbsp;such drugs, disaggregated by insurance status.
End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for advertising and promotional expenses for prescription drugs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act 2. Disallowance of deduction for advertising and promotional expenses for prescription drugs (a) In general Part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to items not deductible) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 280I. Disallowance of deduction for direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs (a) In general No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for expenses relating to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs for any taxable year. (b) Direct-to-Consumer advertising For purposes of this section, the term direct-to-consumer advertising (1) is in regard to such prescription drug product, and (2) primarily targeted to the general public, including through— (A) publication in journals, magazines, other periodicals, and newspapers, (B) broadcasting through media such as radio, television, and telephone communication systems, direct mail, and billboards, and (C) dissemination on the Internet or through digital platforms (including social media, mobile media, web applications, digital applications, mobile applications, and electronic applications). . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for such part IX of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after the item relating to section 280H the following new item: Sec. 280I. Disallowance of deduction for direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.

Summary: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit tax deductions for expenses relating to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. &quot;Direct-to-consumer advertising&quot; is any dissemination, by or on behalf of a sponsor of a prescription drug product, of an advertisement that is: (1) in regard to the drug product, and (2) primarily targeted to the general public.
End Employer Collusion Act

To prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Employer Collusion Act 2. Unfair methods on competition relating to restrictive employment agreements (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Employer The term employer 29 U.S.C. 203 (2) Restrictive employment agreement the term restrictive employment agreement (A) is between two or more employers, including through a franchise agreement or a contractor-subcontractor agreement; and (B) prohibits or restricts one employer from soliciting or hiring another employer’s employees or former employees. (b) Conduct prohibited It shall be unlawful for any entity to— (1) enter into a restrictive employment agreement; or (2) enforce or threaten to enforce a restrictive employment agreement. (c) Enforcement (1) Private right of action (A) In general Any person who fails to comply with subsection (b) shall be liable to any individual in an amount equal to the sum— (i) of any actual damages sustained by the individual as a result of the failure; (ii) such amount of punitive damages as the court may allow; and (iii) in the case of any successful action to enforce any liability under this section, the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney’s fees as determined by the court. (B) Venue Any person may bring a civil action under subparagraph (A) in any appropriate district court of the United States. (2) Federal Trade Commission (A) Powers of commission (i) In general The Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 (ii) Privileges and immunities Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41

Summary: End Employer Collusion Act This bill makes it unlawful for any entity to enter into a restrictive employment agreement, or to enforce or threaten to enforce a restrictive employment agreement. A &quot;restrictive employment agreement&quot; is any agreement between two or more employers that prohibits or restricts one employer from soliciting or hiring another employer's employees or former employees. The bill allows aggrieved individuals to bring a civil action for actual and punitive damages, plus attorney's fees, against an entity that enters into, or threatens to enforce, a restrictive employment agreement. The bill grants the Federal Trade Commission the power to enforce the requirements of this bill.
A bill to provide that the pueblo of Santa Clara may lease for 99 years certain restricted land, and for other purposes.

To provide that the pueblo of Santa Clara may lease for 99 years certain restricted land, and for other purposes. 1. Expansion of pueblo of Santa Clara land eligible for 99-year lease Subsection (a) of the first section of the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the Long-Term Leasing Act 25 U.S.C. 415(a) (1) by striking Indians,, Indians, (2) by inserting Ohkay Owingeh pueblo, Cochiti, (3) by inserting the pueblo of Santa Clara, Pojoaque, (4) by striking the the lands the land (5) by striking lands held in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara, (6) by striking lands held in trust for Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo March 22, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Indian Long-Term Leasing Act to expand the land of the Pueblo of Santa Clara and Ohkay Owingeh pueblo that may be leased for up to 99 years with the approval of the Department of the Interior, from lands held in trust, to all of the lands of the Pueblo of Santa Clara and Ohkay Owingeh pueblo.
TRID Improvement Act of 2018

To amend the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TRID Improvement Act of 2018 2. Amendments to mortgage disclosure requirements Section 4(a) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2603(a) (1) by striking itemize all charges itemize all actual charges (2) by striking and all charges imposed upon the seller in connection with the settlement and and the seller in connection with the settlement. Such forms (3) by inserting after or both. Charges for any title insurance premium disclosed on such forms shall be equal to the amount charged for each individual title insurance policy, subject to any discounts as required by State regulation or the title company rate filings.

Summary: TRID Improvement Act of 2018 This bill amends the Real Estate Settlement Procedures of 1974 to modify disclosure requirements&nbsp;applicable to mortgage loan transactions. Specifically, the disclosed charges for any title insurance premium shall be equal to the amount charged for each individual title insurance policy, subject to any discounts as required by either state regulation or the title company rate filings.
DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2018

To clarify the congressional intent behind the requirements relating to immediate suspension orders and corrective action plans under the Controlled Substances Act that were added by the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2018 2. Denial, revocation, or suspension of controlled substances registration (a) Standard of review for immediate suspension orders Section 304(d)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(d)(2) a substantial likelihood of an immediate threat probable cause (b) Opportunity To submit corrective action plan prior to revocation or suspension (1) In general Section 304(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(c) (A) by striking paragraphs (2) through (5); (B) by striking (c)(1) Before (c) Before (C) by adding at the end the following: The order to show cause shall contain a statement of the basis thereof and shall call upon the applicant or registrant to appear before the Attorney General at a time and place stated in the order, but in no event less than 30 days after the date of receipt of the order. Proceedings to deny, revoke, or suspend shall be conducted pursuant to this section in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 (2) Applicability to pending corrective action plans The Attorney General shall not be required to review any corrective action plan submitted by an applicant or registrant under section 304(c)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(c)(2)

Summary: DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2018 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to modify enforcement authorities of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The bill modifies the required elements of an order to show cause issued by the DEA before it denies, revokes, or suspends a registration for a CSA violation. Specifically, it eliminates the requirement for an order to show cause to notify the registrant of the opportunity to submit a corrective action plan. Additionally, the bill modifies the standard of review for an immediate suspension order. Currently, the DEA may immediately suspend the registration of a controlled substances manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser to prevent imminent danger to the public health and safety. This bill lowers the standard for determining imminent danger to the public health and safety&#8212;from substantial likelihood of an immediate threat of harm to probable cause that harm will occur.
A bill to prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting any Department of Defense position at, or in support of, a public shipyard.

To prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting any Department of Defense position at, or in support of, a public shipyard. 1. Prohibition on hiring freeze from affecting Department of Defense public shipyard positions The memorandum titled Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze

Summary: This bill declares that the memorandum titled &quot;Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze&quot; published on January 23, 2017, or any other action by the President to prevent a department or agency from filling vacant civilian employee positions or creating new such positions, shall have no force or effect with respect to any Department of Defense (DOD) civilian position under which an employee performs a DOD function at a public shipyard or a DOD function that directly supports a public shipyard.
Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017

To repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board in order to ensure that it cannot be used to undermine the Medicare entitlement for beneficiaries. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017 2. Repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (a) Repeal Section 1899A of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395kkk (b) Conforming amendments (1) Lobbying cooling-off period Paragraph (3) of section 207(c) of title 18, United States Code, is repealed. (2) GAO study and report Section 3403(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395kkk–1 (3) MedPAC review and comment Section 1805(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395b–6(b) (A) by striking paragraph (4); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (8) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively; and (C) by redesignating the paragraph (9) that was redesignated by section 3403(c)(1) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 (4) Name change Section 10320(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 (5) Rule of construction Section 10320(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148

Summary: Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017 This bill amends&nbsp;the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to terminate the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Under PPACA,&nbsp;the IPAB is tasked with developing proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending.
Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017 2. Outpatient therapy cap repeal (a) In general Section 1833 of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 1395(l) (b) Conforming amendments Section 1842(t)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395u(t)(2) (1) by striking (2) Each request 1833(a)(8)(B), (2)(A) Each request for payment, or bill submitted, for therapy services described in subparagraph (B) (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) The following therapy services are described in this subparagraph: (i) Physical therapy services of the type described in section 1861(p) and speech-language pathology services of the type described in such section through the application of section 1861(ll)(2), including services described in section 1833(a)(8)(B), and physical therapy services and speech-language pathology services of such type which are furnished by a physician or as incident to physicians' services. (ii) Occupational therapy services of the type that are described in section 1861(p), including services described in section 1833(a)(8)(B), through the operation of section 1861(g) and of such type which are furnished by a physician or as incident to physicians' services. .

Summary: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017 This bill repeals existing caps on Medicare payment&nbsp;for certain outpatient physical-therapy services and speech-language pathology services. Under current law, annual payment for such services is capped at $1,980 in 2017, with specified percentage increases to that limit in subsequent years.
Improving Access to Mental Health Services Act

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to allow National Health Service Corps members to provide obligated service as behavioral and mental health professionals at schools, other community-based settings, or patient homes, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Services Act 2. National Health Service Corps behavioral and mental health professionals providing obligated service in schools, other community-based settings, and patient homes Subpart III of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254 l 338N. Behavioral and mental health professionals providing obligated service in schools, other community-based settings, and patient homes (a) Schools and community-Based settings An entity, to which a Corps member is assigned under section 333, may direct such Corps member to provide service as a behavioral and mental health professional at schools or other community-based settings located in health professional shortage areas. (b) Patient homes An entity, to which a Corps member is assigned under section 333, may direct such Corps member to provide service as a behavioral and mental health professional through visiting the home of a patient located in a health professional shortage area. (c) Obligated service Any service described in subsection (a) or (b) that a Corps member provides may count towards such Corps member's completion of any obligated service requirements under the Scholarship Program or the Loan Repayment Program. The Secretary shall not impose any maximum limitation on the number of hours of service described in subsection (a) or (b) that a Corps member may count towards completing such obligated service requirements. (d) Rule of construction The authorization under subsection (a) or (b) shall be notwithstanding any other provision of this subpart or subpart II. .

Summary: Improving Access to Mental&nbsp;Health Services Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to allow National&nbsp;Health Service Corps (NHSC) personnel who are assigned to provide health services in a health professional shortage area to provide services as behavioral and mental health professionals at schools or other community-based settings and&nbsp;at the&nbsp;homes of patients. Services provided pursuant to this bill may count toward completion of obligated service requirements under the NHSC scholarship or loan repayment programs.
Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding the prices for certain drugs and biologicals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 2. Prohibition on limiting certain information on drug prices (a) In general Section 1860D–4 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104 (m) Prohibition on limiting certain information on drug prices A PDP sponsor and a Medicare Advantage organization shall ensure that— (1) any health benefits plan offered by the sponsor or organization, including a prescription drug plan and an MA–PD plan, does not restrict a pharmacy that dispenses a prescription drug or biological from informing (or penalize such pharmacy for informing) an enrollee of any differential between the price of the drug or biological to the enrollee under the plan and the price the individual would pay for the drug or biological if the enrollee obtained the drug without using any health insurance coverage; and (2) any entity that provides pharmacy benefits management services under a contract with any health benefits plan offered by the sponsor or organization does not, with respect to such plan or any health benefits plan that the entity contracts with to provide pharmacy benefits management services and that is offered by an entity other than such sponsor or organization, restrict a pharmacy that dispenses a prescription drug or biological from informing (or penalize such pharmacy for informing) an enrollee of any differential between the price of the drug or biological to the enrollee under the plan and the price the individual would pay for the drug or biological if the enrollee obtained the drug without using any health insurance coverage. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2020.

Summary: Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits a prescription drug plan under Medicare or Medicare Advantage&nbsp;from restricting a pharmacy from informing an enrollee of any difference between the price, copayment, or coinsurance of a drug under the plan and a lower price of the drug without health-insurance coverage. (Such restrictions are commonly referred to as gag clauses.)
Stopping Suspicious Orders of Opioids Act

To authorize the Attorney General to suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stopping Suspicious Orders of Opioids Act 2. Suspension of controlled substances registration Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824 (1) in subsection (c)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) (A) If the Attorney General approves a corrective action plan submitted by an applicant or registrant under paragraph (2), the applicant or registrant shall fully implement the corrective action plan not later than 30 days after the date of approval. (B) If the Attorney General does not approve a corrective action plan submitted by an applicant or registrant under paragraph (2), or the applicant or registrant fails to fully implement an approved corrective action plan by the deadline under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the Attorney General— (i) shall immediately reinstate the proceedings to deny, revoke, or suspend the registration of the applicant or registrant, if those proceedings have been discontinued or deferred; and (ii) in the case of a registrant, may immediately suspend the registration of the registrant, which suspension shall continue in effect until the conclusion of proceedings under this section, including judicial review thereof, unless sooner withdrawn by the Attorney General or dissolved by a court of competent jurisdiction. ; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) by striking substantial likelihood of an immediate threat likelihood of a threat (B) by inserting diversion of a controlled substance, serious bodily harm,

Summary: Stopping Suspicious Orders of Opioids Act This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to modify enforcement authorities of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Currently, the DEA may deny, revoke, or suspend a registration for a CSA violation. It must first issue an order to show cause which, among other things, notifies an applicant or registrant of the opportunity to submit a corrective plan (CAP). This bill specifies that if the DEA does not approve a CAP, or if an applicant or registrant fails to implement a DEA-approved CAP within 30 days, then the DEA must: (1) reinstate administrative proceedings to deny, revoke, or suspend the registration; and (2) immediately suspend the registration, in the case of a registrant. Additionally, the bill modifies the standard of review to immediately suspend a registration. Currently, the DEA may immediately suspend the registration of a controlled substances manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser to prevent imminent danger to the public health and safety. This bill lowers the standard for determining imminent danger to the public health and safety&#8212;from substantial likelihood of an immediate threat to likelihood of a threat.
CLEAN UP Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion of gain or loss from the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites from unrelated business taxable income, and to extend expensing of environmental remediation costs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Creating Livable Environments And New Usable Property Act CLEAN UP Act 2. Extension of exclusion of gain or loss on sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites from unrelated business taxable income (a) In general Section 512(b)(19)(K) December 31, 2009 December 31, 2019 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to any gain or loss on the sale, exchange, or other disposition of any property acquired by the taxpayer after December 31, 2017. 3. Extension of expensing of environmental remediation costs (a) In general Section 198(h) December 31, 2011 December 31, 2019 (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to expenditures paid or incurred after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Creating Livable Environments And New Usable Property Act or the CLEAN UP Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2019: (1) the exclusion of gain or loss on the sale or exchange of brownfield sites (land used for&nbsp;commercial or industrial purposes that has been contaminated with hazardous waste or pollution and has been cleaned up and made suitable for commercial or industrial uses) from unrelated business taxable income, and (2) the election to expense environmental remediation expenditures.