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Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program of payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 2. Program of payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs Section 340E of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 256e (1) in subsection (a), by striking and each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018, , each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018, and each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 (2) in subsection (b)(3)(D), by inserting and the end of fiscal year 2022, fiscal year 2018, (3) in subsection (f)— (A) in paragraph (1)(A)— (i) in clause (iv), by striking ; and ; (ii) in clause (v), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (vi) for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, $110,000,000. ; and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ; and ; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (F) for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, $220,000,000. . April 25, 2018 Reported without amendment

Summary: Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2023 the program that provides payments to children's hospitals&nbsp;that operate&nbsp;graduate medical education programs.
Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017

To repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act of 2017 2. Repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board Effective as of the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148

Summary: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare 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.
Reward Work Act

To prohibit public companies from repurchasing their shares on the open market, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reward Work Act 2. Prohibition on stock buybacks on the open market (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the terms equity security exchange issuer 15 U.S.C. 78c (2) the term national securities exchange 15 U.S.C. 78f (b) Prohibitions Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no issuer may purchase an equity security of the issuer on a national securities exchange. (c) No force or effect Section 240.10b–18 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, shall have no force or effect. (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to affect tender offers subject to section 240.13e–4 and sections 240.14e–1 through 240.14f–1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations. 3. Worker representation on corporate board of directors (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term director 15 U.S.C. 78c (2) the term employee 29 U.S.C. 152 (b) Registration requirements for securities Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78l(b)(1) (4) No issuer may register securities on a national exchange unless at least 1/3 . (c) Policy The Securities and Exchange Commission, in consultation with the National Labor Relations Board, shall promulgate regulations— (1) to ensure that director elections at issuing firms are fair and democratic; and (2) to ensure that 1/3 4. Regulations The Securities and Exchange Commission shall promulgate regulations to direct national securities exchanges and issuers, as defined in section 2(a), to comply with this Act and the amendments made by this Act.

Summary: Reward Work Act This bill prohibits issuers from purchasing their own securities on a national exchange. The bill also requires one-third of&nbsp;an issuer's&nbsp;board of directors&nbsp;to be&nbsp;elected by employees in order&nbsp;for the issuer to be allowed&nbsp;to register securities.
Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2018

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2018 2. Improved access to mental health services under the Medicare program (a) Access to clinical social workers Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii) 75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L) 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 (b) Access to clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (1) In general Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii) clinical social worker services, qualified psychologist services, (2) Conforming amendment Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation (c) Access to the complete set of clinical social worker services Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services (including health behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2015, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96155 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2019.

Summary: Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2018 This bill increases the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services. The bill excludes clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare. Additionally, the bill&nbsp;alters the definition of "clinical social worker services" as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, "clinical social worker services": (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.
ABCs in School Discipline Act

To amend subpart 1 of part A of title lV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to ensure that grant activities do not discourage the reporting of violent offenses or interfere with Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Asserting Basic Common-sense Coordination in School Discipline Act ABCs in School Discipline Act 2. Ensuring effective communication and cooperation between schools and law enforcement agencies (a) Restriction regarding disciplinary plans Section 4104 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7114 (d) Restriction regarding disciplinary plans Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a State educational agency or local educational agency to use any funds made available under this subpart to develop or implement a discipline policy that discourages schools from reporting any disciplinary action to law enforcement agencies, or discourages law enforcement agencies from arresting an individual, for— (1) any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence; (2) harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner, or engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury; (3) any crime that is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year; (4) any crime related to being a fugitive from justice; (5) unlawful possession of a firearm; or (6) exhibiting verbal or physical threatening behavior towards others, including— (A) acts of violence resulting in expulsion from school; (B) threats involving firearms or other weapons; or (C) other actions resulting in a reasonable fear of bodily injury. . (b) Rule of construction Section 4108 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7118 (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking Subject to (a) In general Subject to ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to— (1) prevent Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies from detaining or arresting an individual who could otherwise be detained or arrested for an alleged violent offense; or (2) otherwise interfere with a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency's discretion to investigate legitimate threats to school safety. .

Summary: Asserting Basic Common-sense Coordination in School Discipline Act or the ABCs in School Discipline Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prevent state and local educational agencies that receive certain federal funds from implementing a policy that&nbsp;discourages: (1)&nbsp;schools from reporting a disciplinary action to law enforcement, or (2) law enforcement from&nbsp;making&nbsp;certain&nbsp;arrests.
Aviation Empowerment Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to add definitions for the terms common carrier personal operator 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aviation Empowerment Act 2. Definitions Section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (48) common carrier (A) holding out of a willingness to; (B) transport persons or property; (C) from place to place; (D) for compensation; and (E) without refusal unless authorized by law. In applying subparagraph (D), the term compensation (49) personal operator . 3. Regulations Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue or revise regulations to comply with this Act and to ensure the following: (1) That a person who holds a pilot certificate may communicate with the public, in any manner the person determines appropriate, to facilitate an aircraft flight for which the pilot and passengers share aircraft operating expenses in accordance with section 61.113(c) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) and that such flight-sharing operations under section 61.113(c) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) shall not be deemed a common carrier, as defined in paragraph (48) of section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code, or a commercial operation requiring a certificate under part 119 or 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). (2) That a personal operator, as defined in paragraph (49) of section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code, operating under part 91 of title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) shall not be subject to the requirements set forth in part 121, 125, or 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).

Summary: Aviation Empowerment Act This bill adds to transportation law the definitions of &quot;common carrier&quot; and &quot;personal operator.&quot; The Department of of Transportation shall issue or revise regulations to ensure that: (1) a person who holds a pilot certificate may communicate with the public, in any manner the person determines appropriate, to facilitate an aircraft flight for which the pilot and passengers share aircraft operating expenses and that such flight-sharing operations shall not be deemed a common carrier or a commercial operation requiring a commercial certificate; and (2) a personal operator shall not be subject to certain regulations relating to aeronautics and space.
A bill to provide for the correction of a survey of certain land in the State of Alaska.

To provide for the correction of a survey of certain land in the State of Alaska. 1. Conveyance of Federal land within the Swan Lake hydroelectric project boundary Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall— (1) survey the exterior boundaries of the tract of Federal land within the project boundary of the Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2911) as generally depicted and labeled Lost Creek Swan Lake Project Boundary—Lot 2 (2) issue a patent to the State of Alaska for the tract described in paragraph (1) in accordance with— (A) the survey authorized under paragraph (1); (B) section 6(a) of the Act of July 7, 1958 (commonly known as the Alaska Statehood Act Public Law 85–508 (C) section 24 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 818 June 8, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec.1)This bill directs the Department of the Interior, after consulting with the U.S. Forest Service, to modify the boundary of the Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2911) in southeast Alaska and to convey any additional land necessary for the project to the state of Alaska.
STARS Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify the treatment of seasonal positions for purposes of the employer shared responsibility requirement. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality Act of 2018 STARS Act 2. Simplification of seasonal rules for purposes of employer shared responsibility requirement (a) Full-Time employee exception for determining assessable payment (1) In general Section 4980H(c)(4) (B) Exception for seasonal employees Such term shall not include any seasonal employee. . (2) Seasonal employee defined Section 4980H(c) of such Code is amended by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (6), (7), and (8), respectively and by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) Seasonal employee The term seasonal employee . (b) Applicable large employer determination exception Section 4980H(c)(2)(B) of such Code is amended to read as follows: (B) Exception for seasonal employees For purposes of subparagraph (A), seasonal employees shall not be taken into account. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 1513 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Summary: Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality Act of 2018 or the STARS Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude seasonal employees from the definition of "full-time employee" for purposes of the employer mandate to provide employees with&nbsp;minimum essential health care coverage. The bill defines a "seasonal employee" as an employee who is employed in a position for which the customary annual employment is not more than six months and which requires performing labor or services that are ordinarily performed at certain seasons or periods of the year.
Ensuring Access to Quality Recovery Living Act of 2018

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to publish and disseminate best practices for operating recovery housing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Access to Quality Recovery Living Act of 2018 2. Best practices for operating recovery housing (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration— (1) shall publish best practices for operating recovery housing that are based on— (A) the applicable domains, core principles, and standards of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences; (B) input from other nationally accredited recovery housing entities and from stakeholders; and (C) input from relevant Federal agencies; (2) shall publish guidance, based on the best practices under paragraph (1), to provide patients with information on recovery home best practices; (3) shall disseminate such best practices to the State; (4) shall require States, as a condition for receiving any grant or contract through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that supports recovery housing, to follow such best practices for such recovery housing; and (5) may provide technical assistance to States seeking to adopt or implement such best practices. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term recovery housing (2) The term State

Summary: Ensuring Access to Quality Recovery Living Act of 2018 This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)&nbsp;to publish best practices for operating recovery housing, to distribute such publication to the states, and to provide technical assistance to states seeking to adopt such practices. &nbsp;SAMHSA must require states to follow such best practices in order to receive a contract or grant for recovery housing.&nbsp;"Recovery housing" means a shared living environment free from alcohol and illegal drug use and centered on peer support and connection to services to promote recovery from substance use disorders.
A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Tanana Tribal Council located in Tanana, Alaska, and to the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation located in  Dillingham, Alaska, and for other purposes.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to convey to the Tanana Tribal Council in Tanana, Alaska, all interest of the United States in and to certain property (including all land, improvements, and appurtenances) containing 11.25 acres, in the village of Tanana for use in connection with health and social services programs. (Sec. 2) HHS shall convey to the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation in Dillingham, Alaska, all interest of the United States in and to certain property included in the Dental Annex Subdivision containing 1.474 acres more or less, also for use in connection with health and social services programs. Such conveyances by warranty deed: (1) shall supersede and render of no future effect any quitclaim deed to the property executed by HHS and the Council or Corporation; and (2) shall not require any consideration from the Council or Corporation for the property, impose any obligation, term, or condition on the Council or Corporation, or allow for any U.S. reversionary interest in the property. The Council or Corporation shall not be liable for soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of environmental contamination. HHS shall: (1) be accorded any easement or access to the conveyed property as may be necessary to satisfy any retained obligations and liability; and (2) comply with requirements under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 for certain deeds for the transfer of U.S.-owned real property on which any hazardous substance was stored for one year or more, disposed of, or known to have been released.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit review of certain Medicare payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals, and for other purposes.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit review of certain Medicare payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals, and for other purposes. 1. Review of Medicare payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals (a) In General Section 1886(r) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(r) (b) Effective Date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any claim relating to a determination made under paragraph (2) of such section 1886(r) that is pending on a date that is on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill allows administrative or judicial review of additional Medicare disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payment determinations for&nbsp;acute care hospitals known as subsection (d) hospitals. Under current law, the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services&nbsp;must make DSH payments&nbsp;to&nbsp;qualifying hospitals that treat a disproportionate share of low-income patients.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4558 Broadway in New York, New York, as the "Stanley Michels Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4558 Broadway in New York, New York, as the Stanley Michels Post Office Building 1. Stanley Michels Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4558 Broadway in New York, New York, shall be known and designated as the Stanley Michels Post Office Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Stanley Michels Post Office Building

Summary: (Sec. 1) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4558 Broadway in New York, New York, as the "Stanley Michels Post Office Building."
Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2018

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to lengthen the statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2018 2. Statute of limitations for robocall enforcement actions (a) Provision of inaccurate caller identification information Section 227(e)(5)(A)(iv) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5)(A)(iv) (1) in the heading, by striking 2-year 3-year (2) by striking 2 years 3 years (b) Use of automated telephone equipment Section 503(b)(6)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 503(b)(6)(B) (1) by striking occurred more than 1 year occurred— (i) except as provided in clause (ii), more than 1 year ; and (2) by striking liability. liability; or (ii) in the case of a violation of section 227(b)(1), more than 3 years prior to the date of issuance of the required notice or notice of apparent liability. . 3. Imposition of forfeitures without citations Section 503(b)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 503(b)(5) (1) by striking or in the case of in the case of (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , or in the case of a violation of section 227(b)(1)

Summary: Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2018 This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934: to lengthen the statute of limitations from two years to three&nbsp;years&nbsp;for pursuing caller identification information violations (known as "spoofing"), to &nbsp;lengthen the statute of limitations from one year to three years for pursing automated telephone equipment violations (known as "robocalls"), and to authorize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)&nbsp;to impose forfeiture penalties without first sending a citation regarding the charged violation against persons not licensed by the FCC who violate prohibitions on the use of automated telephone equipment.
Informing Seniors about Opioids Act of 2018

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide educational resources regarding opioid use and pain management as part of the Medicare & You handbook. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Informing Seniors about Opioids Act of 2018 2. Provision of information regarding opioid use and pain management as part of Medicare & You handbook (a) In general Section 1804 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395b–2 (d) The notice provided under subsection (a) shall include educational resources, compiled by the Secretary, regarding opioid use, pain management, and alternative pain management treatments. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to notices distributed prior to each Medicare open enrollment period beginning after January 1, 2019.

Summary: Informing Seniors about Opioids Act of 2018 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to provide Medicare beneficiaries with educational resources regarding opioid use, pain management, and alternative pain-management treatments.
Protecting Moms and Infants Act

To improve treatment and early interventions for pregnant and postpartum women and infants affected by substance use disorder. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Moms and Infants Act 2. Improving treatment for pregnant and postpartum women (a) Report (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this subsection as the Secretary Public Law 114–91 (A) an update on the implementation of the recommendations in the strategy, including information regarding the agencies involved in the implementation; and (B) information on additional funding or authority the Secretary requires, if any, to implement the strategy, which may include authorities needed to coordinate implementation of such strategy across the Department of Health and Human Services. (2) Periodic updates The Secretary shall periodically update the report under paragraph (1). (b) Residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women Section 508(s) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb–1(s) $16,900,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021 $29,931,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 3. Early interventions for pregnant women and infants (a) Development of educational materials by Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Section 515(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb–21(b) (1) in paragraph (13), by striking and (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (15) in cooperation with relevant stakeholders and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, develop educational materials for clinicians to use with pregnant women for shared decisionmaking regarding pain management during pregnancy. . (b) Guidelines and recommendations by Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Section 507(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb(b) (1) in paragraph (13), by striking and (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (15) in cooperation with the Secretary, implement and disseminate, as appropriate, the recommendations in the report entitled Protecting Our Infants Act: Final Strategy . (c) Support of partnerships by Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Section 507(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb(b) (16) in cooperation with relevant stakeholders, support public-private partnerships to assist with education about, and support with respect to, substance use disorder for pregnant women and health care providers who treat pregnant women and babies. .

Summary: Protecting Moms and Infants Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the residential substance-use-treatment program&nbsp;for pregnant and postpartum women and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to make recommendations&nbsp;for addressing prenatal opioid use. Further, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment must develop substance-use-disorder educational materials for treating pregnant women and babies.
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Act of 2018

To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to rename the Department of Agriculture. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Act of 2018 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) the Department of Agriculture is the primary Federal agency dedicated to improving the economy and quality of life in rural areas of the United States; (2) the Department of Agriculture provides significant financial resources and technical assistance to rural communities, including loans, loan guarantees, and grants to help support economic development in rural areas of the United States; (3) the United States has a substantial interest in ensuring that the nearly 45,000,000 individuals in the United States living in rural communities have access to critical infrastructure, broadband, telecommunications connectivity, capital, health care, and other essential resources; and (4) renaming the Department of Agriculture the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (A) further establish the importance of rural development to the mission of the Department; and (B) raise awareness in rural areas of the United States of the essential role the Department has in supporting rural communities throughout the United States. 3. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (a) In general Subtitle A of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 6901 221. Renaming as Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (a) In general (1) Department The Department of Agriculture shall be known and designated as the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (2) Secretary The Secretary of Agriculture shall be known and designated as the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development (b) References Except as provided in subsection (c), any reference to the Department of Agriculture or the Secretary of Agriculture in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, respectively. (c) Limitation on application The renaming of the Department of Agriculture and the Secretary of Agriculture under this section shall not apply to any acronyms used before the date of enactment of this section by the Secretary for the purposes of labeling. . (b) Authority Section 296(b) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 7014(b) (9) The authority of the Secretary to carry out section 221. .

Summary: Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Act of 2018 This bill amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to rename: (1) the Department of Agriculture as the &quot;Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,&quot; and (2) the position of Secretary of Agriculture as the &quot;Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development.&quot;
A bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse 1. George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse (a) Designation The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, shall be known and designated as the George P. Kazen 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 George P. Kazen 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 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the &quot;George P. Kazen 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 13769 (82 Fed. Reg. 8977; January 27, 2017), entitled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States 2. Effective date This Act shall take effect as if enacted on January 27, 2017. February 2, 2017 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: This bill rescinds the provisions of Executive Order 13769, entitled &quot;Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,&quot; effective as of January 27, 2017. 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.
Crumbling Foundations Small Business and Homeowners Assistance Act of 2018

To establish a grant program to provide assistance to prevent and repair damage to structures due to pyrrhotite. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crumbling Foundations Small Business and Homeowners Assistance Act of 2018 2. Grant program (a) Definition In this section, the term Administrator (b) Authorization The Administrator shall award grants to States to provide assistance to owners of small businesses, condominium associations, and homeowners located within the State to prevent, mitigate, and repair damage to structures that have sustained or may sustain damage due to concrete foundations that contain pyrrhotite. (c) Application A covered State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Administrator at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Administrator may require. (d) Use of funds A State receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to provide full or partial reimbursement to affected owners of small businesses, condominium associations, and homeowners for the costs of prevention, mitigation and repair of damage described in subsection (b). (e) Grant amount and duration (1) Amount Each grant awarded to a State under this section in a fiscal year shall be in an amount of not more than $20,000,000. (2) Duration A grant awarded under this section— (A) shall be for a period of 5 years; and (B) may be renewed for not more than 3 additional periods. (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.

Summary: Crumbling Foundations Small Business and Homeowners Assistance Act of 2018 This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency to award grants&nbsp;for states to assist&nbsp;homeowners, small-business owners, and&nbsp;condominium associations in preventing, mitigating, and repairing structural damage to concrete foundations that contain pyrrhotite (an iron sulfide mineral linked to crumbling foundations).
A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to provide for the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag at the World War I Memorials.


Summary: This bill permits the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag at the World War I Memorials.
A bill to repeal the Act entitled "An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of North Dakota over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Devils Lake Indian Reservation".

To repeal the Act entitled “An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of North Dakota over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Devils Lake Indian Reservation”. 1. Repeal The Act entitled An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of North Dakota over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Devils Lake Indian Reservation

Summary: This bill repeals the Act titled &quot;An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of North Dakota over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Devils Lake Indian Reservation.&quot;
Bolts Ditch Access and Use Act

To ensure adequate use and access to the existing Bolts Ditch headgate and ditch segment within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Eagle County, Colorado, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bolts Ditch Access and Use Act 2. Bolts ditch access (a) Access granted The Secretary of Agriculture shall permit by special use authorization nonmotorized access and use, in accordance with section 293.6 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, of the Bolts Ditch Headgate and the Bolts Ditch within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado, as designated by Public Law 96–560 (b) Location of facilities The Bolts Ditch headgate and ditch segment referenced in subsection (a) are as generally depicted on the map entitled Bolts Ditch headgate and Ditch Segment May 9, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Bolts Ditch Access and Use Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to permit by special use authorization nonmotorized access and use of the Bolts Ditch headgate and the Bolts Ditch within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Colorado for the diversion of water and use, maintenance, and repair of the ditch and headgate by the town of Minturn, Colorado.
A bill to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund.

To amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund. 1. Use of funds in WMAT Settlement Fund for WMAT rural water system (a) Authorization of WMAT rural water system Section 307(a) of the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–291 , (b)(2), subsections (a) (b) Funding Section 312(b)(2)(C)(i)(III) of the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–291 , including the planning, design, and construction of the WMAT rural water system, in accordance with section 307(a). May 16, 2018 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: (Sec. 1) This bill amends the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to specify that settlement funds may be used for the planning, design, and construction of the tribe's rural water system. (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the 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.
National Nordic Museum Act

To designate the Nordic Museum in Seattle, Washington, as the National Nordic Museum 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Nordic Museum Act 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) the Nordic Museum in Seattle, Washington, is the only museum in the United States dedicated to Nordic history, culture, and art; (2) Nordic people have long contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the United States; (3) the Nordic Museum serves as a unique and valuable resource locally and nationally for expanding knowledge relating to— (A) Nordic heritage; and (B) the impact Nordic heritage has had throughout the United States; (4) a new state-of-the-art facility was opened to house the Nordic Museum on May 5, 2018, making Nordic history, culture, and art even more engaging and accessible to the public; (5) to provide funds and exhibits for the new Nordic Museum, numerous public and private entities and many private individuals partnered together, including— (A) the State of Washington; (B) King County, Washington; (C) the Nordic Council, which is composed of representatives from the national parliaments of Nordic countries; and (D) the national museums of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden; (6) the Nordic Museum is— (A) a significant resource for preserving and celebrating the history, culture, and art of Nordic immigrants in the United States; and (B) the only museum in the United States that exists for the exclusive purpose of preserving, interpreting, and providing education about Nordic culture and heritage; and (7) the Nordic Museum promotes valuable international relations between the United States and the Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. 3. Designation of National Nordic Museum (a) Designation The Nordic Museum located at 2655 N.W. Market Street, Seattle, Washington, is designated as the National Nordic Museum (b) Effect of designation (1) In general The museum designated by subsection (a) is not a unit of the National Park System. (2) Use of federal funds The designation of the museum by subsection (a) shall not require Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the museum. May 23, 2018 Reported without amendment

Summary: National Nordic Museum Act (Sec. 3) This bill designates the Nordic Museum at 2655 N.W. Market Street in Seattle, Washington, as the &quot;National Nordic Museum.&quot;
Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act

To require a land conveyance involving the Elkhorn Ranch and the White River National Forest in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act 2. Land conveyance, Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest, Colorado (a) Land conveyance required Consistent with the purpose of the Act of March 3, 1909 ( 43 U.S.C. 772 Elkhorn Ranch Land Parcel–White River National Forest GLP (b) Existing rights The conveyance under subsection (a)— (1) is subject to the valid existing rights of the lessee of Federal oil and gas lease COC–75070 and any other valid existing rights; and (2) shall reserve to the United States the right to collect rent and royalty payments on the lease referred to in paragraph (1) for the duration of the lease. (c) Existing boundaries The conveyance under subsection (a) does not modify the exterior boundary of the White River National Forest or the boundaries of Sections 18 and 19 of Township 7 South, Range 93 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, as such boundaries are in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Time for conveyance; payment of costs The conveyance directed under subsection (a) shall be completed not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. The conveyance shall be without consideration, except that all costs incurred by the Secretary of the Interior relating to any survey, platting, legal description, or other activities carried out to prepare and issue the patent shall be paid by GLP to the Secretary prior to the land conveyance. June 7, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires all interest of the United States in 148 acres of identified land to be conveyed by patent to the Gordman-Leverich Partnership (GLP), a Colorado Limited Liability Partnership. The conveyance: (1) is subject to the valid existing rights of the lessee of federal oil and gas lease COC-75070 and any other valid existing rights, and (2) shall reserve to the United States the right to collect rent and royalty payments on such lease for its duration. The conveyance shall: (1) be completed by no later than 180 days of enactment of this bill; and (2) be without consideration, except that all costs incurred by the Department of the Interior relating to any survey, platting, legal description, or other activities carried out to prepare and issue the patent shall be paid by the GLP to Interior prior to the conveyance of such land.
A bill to update the map of, and modify the maximum acreage available for inclusion in, the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.

To update the map of, and modify the maximum acreage available for inclusion in, the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. 1. Map update; maximum acreage available for inclusion in the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument The first section of Public Law 91–60 (1) by striking entitled Proposed Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument entitled Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Proposed Boundary Adjustment (2) by striking six thousand acres 6,300 acres May 3, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) This bill revises the title, number, and date of the map depicting the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado and increases from 6,000 to 6,300 the maximum number of acres that may be made available for inclusion in the monument.
Fire Police Fairness Act

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fire Police Fairness Act 2. Extending public safety officer death benefits to fire police (a) In general Section 1204 of title I the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10284 (1) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (9) as paragraphs (6) through (10), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) fire police officer (A) is serving in accordance with State or local law as an officially recognized or designated member of a legally organized public safety agency but is not a law enforcement officer, a firefighter, a chaplain, or a member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew described in paragraph (10)(D); and (B) provides scene security or directs traffic— (i) in response to any fire drill, fire call, or other fire, rescue, or police emergency; or (ii) at a planned special event; ; and (3) in paragraph (10)(A), as so redesignated, by inserting as a fire police officer, firefighter, (b) Technical and conforming amendment Section 611(a) of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 ( 34 U.S.C. 10286(a) (1) by striking section 1204(7)(B) section 1204(8)(B) of title I (2) by striking ( 42 U.S.C. 3796b(7)(B) ( 34 U.S.C. 10284(8)(B)

Summary: Fire Police Fairness Act This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a fire police officer within the definition of &quot;public safety officer&quot; for purposes of death benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program.
Pike National Historic Trail Study Act

To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for the study of the Pike National Historic Trail. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pike National Historic Trail Study Act 2. Western States Trail Study Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(c) (46) Pike National Historic Trail The Pike National Historic Trail, a series of routes extending approximately 3,664 miles, which follows the route taken by Lt. Zebulon Montgomery Pike during the 1806–1807 Pike expedition that began in Fort Bellefontaine, Missouri, extended through portions of the States of Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas, and ended in Natchitoches, Louisiana. .

Summary: Pike National Historic Trail Study Act This bill requires the National Park Service to study&nbsp;the Pike National Historic Trail for designation as a national scenic trail. The trail consists of a series of routes extending approximately 3,664 miles that follows the route taken by Lt. Zebulon Montgomery Pike during the 1806-1807 Pike expedition that began in Fort Bellefontaine, Missouri, and continued through parts of Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas, before ending in Natchitoches, Louisiana.