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Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019

To establish a task force to identify countervailable subsidies and dumping. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 2. Task force to identify countervailable subsidies and dumping (a) In general Subtitle D of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1677 784. Task force to identify countervailable subsidies and dumping (a) In general There is established, in the International Trade Administration, a task force to be responsible for— (1) identifying countervailable subsidies and dumping that are causing material injury or threaten to cause material injury to a domestic industry; (2) making recommendations to the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade with respect to initiating investigations under sections 702(a) and 732(a); and (3) conducting research relating to carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2). (b) Duties In carrying out the responsibilities of the task force under subsection (a), the task force shall— (1) monitor trade flows, government data, price fluctuations, domestic industry and market conditions, and all relevant available business information to identify potential cases of countervailable subsidies and dumping that are causing material injury or threaten to cause material injury to a domestic industry; (2) conduct background research on foreign pricing practices and foreign government subsidies, including duty evasion and circumvention; and (3) prioritize cases that affect small- and medium-sized businesses in the United States. (c) Consultations In carrying out the responsibilities of the task force under subsection (a), the task force shall consult with industries in the United States with respect to countervailable subsidies and dumping. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 783 the following: Sec. 784. Task force to identify countervailable subsidies and dumping. .

Summary: Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019 This bill establishes a task force in the International Trade Administration. The task force must identify countervailable subsidies and dumping that cause injury to or threaten to injure a domestic industry.
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act 2. Access to capital for rural-area small businesses Section 4(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78d(j) (1) in paragraph (4)(C), by inserting rural-area small businesses, women-owned small businesses, (2) in paragraph (6)(B)(iii), by inserting rural-area small businesses, women-owned small businesses,

Summary: Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act This bill requires the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation within the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on issues encountered by rural-area small businesses.
A bill clarifying that it is United States policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Clarifying that it is United States policy to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights. That it is the sense of the Senate that— 1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) On September 1, 1975, President Gerald Ford provided a diplomatic assurance to Israel that the U.S. will support the position that an overall settlement with Syria in the framework of a peace agreement must assure Israel’s security from attack from the Golan Heights [and] it will give great weight to Israel’s position that any peace agreement with Syria must be predicated on Israel remaining on the Golan Heights (2) In October 1991, Secretary of State James Baker provided a diplomatic assurance to Israel that the United States continues to stand behind the assurance given by President Ford to Prime Minister Rabin on September 1, 1975 (3) Iran has used the war in Syria to establish a long-term military presence in the Levant, to attack Israel from across the Golan Heights, and to create territorial corridors that allow it to provide arms to its troops and terrorist proxies. 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) Israel’s security from attacks from Syria and Lebanon cannot be assured without Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights; and (2) in light of new realities on the ground, including Iran’s presence in Syria— (A) it is unrealistic to expect that the outcome of a peace agreement between Israel and Syria will be an Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights; and (B) it is realistic to expect that any peace agreement between Israel and Syria will only be achieved on the basis of Israel remaining on the Golan Heights; and (3) it is in the United States national security interest to ensure that— (A) Israel retains control of the Golan Heights; and (B) the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad faces diplomatic and geopolitical consequences for its killing of civilians, the ethnic cleansing of Arab Sunnis, and the use of weapons of mass destruction. 3. Statement of United States policy It shall be the policy of the United States— (1) to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights; and (2) to promote and conduct joint projects with Israel on the Golan Heights, including projects— (A) in basic and applied scientific fields; (B) in industrial research and development; and (C) in strategic and applied research of agricultural problems. 4. Rule of construction Any reference to Israel

Summary: This bill establishes that it is U.S. policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. References to "Israel" in future acts of Congress relating to appropriations or foreign commerce shall be interpreted to include the Golan Heights.
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. Pike National Historic 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 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.
Flu Vaccine Act

To conduct or support further comprehensive research for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flu Vaccine Act 2. Research for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine (a) In general The Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shall conduct or support comprehensive research for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine. (b) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.

Summary: Flu Vaccine Act This bill requires the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to conduct or support research for a universal influenza vaccine.
Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2019

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2019 2. Presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (a) In general Chapter 11 section 1116 1116A. Presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (a) Presumption of service-Connection (1) For the purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to section 1113 of this title, a disease specified in subsection (b) that becomes manifest as specified in that subsection in a veteran described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred or aggravated in the line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such disease during the period of such service. (2) A veteran described in this paragraph is a veteran who, during active military, naval, or air service, served in or near the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ), during the period beginning on September 1, 1967, and ending on August 31, 1971. (b) Diseases A disease specified in this subsection is— (1) a disease specified in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of section 1116 of this title that becomes manifest as specified in that paragraph; or (2) any additional disease that— (A) the Secretary determines in regulations warrants a presumption of service-connection by reason of having positive association with exposure to an herbicide agent; and (B) becomes manifest within any period prescribed in such regulations. (c) Herbicide agent For purposes of this section, the term herbicide agent . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1116 the following new item: 1116A. Presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea. .

Summary: Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2019 This bill extends the presumption of service-connection for certain diseases associated with herbicide (e.g., Agent Orange) exposure to veterans who served in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone between September 1, 1967, and August 31, 1971. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific disabilities or diseases diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
FinCEN Improvement Act of 2019

To ensure that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network works with Tribal law enforcement agencies, protects against all forms of terrorism, and focuses on virtual currencies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FinCEN Improvement Act of 2019 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The mission of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (referred to in this Act as FinCEN (2) In its mission to safeguard the financial system from the abuses of financial crime, including terrorist financing, money laundering, and other illicit activity, the United States should prioritize working with partners in Federal, State, local, Tribal, and foreign law enforcement authorities. (3) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has stated that, since the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, The threat landscape has expanded considerably, though it is important to note that the more traditional threat posed by al Qaeda and its affiliates is still present and active. The threat of domestic terrorism also remains persistent overall, with actors crossing the line from First Amendment protected rights to committing crimes to further their political agenda. (4) Although the use and trading of virtual currencies are legal practices, some terrorists and criminals, including international criminal organizations, seek to exploit vulnerabilities in the global financial system and are increasingly using emerging payment methods such as virtual currencies to move illicit funds. (5) In carrying out its mission, FinCEN should prioritize all forms of terrorism and emerging methods of terrorism and illicit finance. 3. Strengthening FinCEN Section 310(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C)— (A) in clause (i), by inserting Tribal, local, (B) in clause (vi), by striking international (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking local, local, Tribal, (3) in subparagraph (F), by striking Federal, State, local, and foreign law enforcement Federal, State, local, Tribal, and foreign law enforcement (4) in subparagraph (H), by inserting , including matters involving emerging technologies or value that substitutes for currency initiatives

Summary: FinCEN Improvement Act of 2019 This bill amends the duties of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). FinCEN must work with tribal law enforcement agencies, protect against terrorism regardless of origin, and coordinate internationally on matters involving emerging technology and virtual currency.
SAME Act of 2019

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the same level of Federal matching assistance for every State that chooses to expand Medicaid coverage to newly eligible individuals, regardless of when such expansion takes place. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2019 SAME Act of 2019 2. Increased FMAP for medical assistance to newly eligible individuals (a) In general Section 1905 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d (1) in subsection (y)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking 2014, 2015, and 2016 each of the first 3 consecutive 12-month periods in which the State provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking 2017 the fourth consecutive 12-month period in which the State provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking 2018 the fifth consecutive 12-month period in which the State provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals (D) in subparagraph (D), by striking 2019 the sixth consecutive 12-month period in which the State provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals (E) in subparagraph (E), by striking 2020 and each year thereafter the seventh consecutive 12-month period in which the State provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals and each such period thereafter (2) in subsection (z)(2)(B)(i)(II), by inserting (as in effect on the day before the enactment of the States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2019 subsection (y)(1) (b) Retroactive application The amendments made by subsection (a)(1) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of Public Law 111–148

Summary: States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2019 or the SAME Act of 2019 This bill provides the enhanced federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) to every state that expands Medicaid coverage for individuals who are newly eligible under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, regardless of when such expansion takes place. Under current law, the enhanced FMAP is equivalent to 100% in 2014 through 2016, 95% in 2017, 94% in 2018, 93% in 2019, and 90% thereafter. The bill retains this enhanced FMAP, but bases it on a term of years rather than on specific dates. The bill applies retroactively.
Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2019 2. Removing Medicare 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (a) In general Section 1814(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395f(a) (1) in paragraph (6), by adding and (2) in paragraph (7), at the end of subparagraph (E), by striking and (3) by striking paragraph (8). (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2020.

Summary: Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2019 This bill repeals the 96-hour physician-certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services under Medicare. Under current law, as a condition for Medicare payment for such services, a physician must certify that a patient may reasonably be expected to be discharged or transferred to a hospital within 96 hours after admission to the critical access hospital.
Income Verification Act

To require State agencies to use Federal tax return information to verify income eligibility for Medicaid, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Income Verification Act 2. Verification of TANF income eligibility (a) Requirement Section 408(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 608(a) (13) Verification of income using Federal tax return information A State to which a grant is made under section 403 shall use return information disclosed to the State agency responsible for administering the State program funded under this part in accordance with section 6103(l)(7) . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Verification of Medicaid income eligibility (a) In general Section 1902(e)(14) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(14) (L) Verification of income using Federal tax return information A State shall use return information disclosed to the State agency responsible for administering the State plan under this title in accordance with section 6103(l)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code to verify a determination of income eligibility for any individual— (i) whose eligibility for medical assistance is determined based on the application of modified adjusted gross income under subparagraph (A); (ii) who is described in subclause (II), (IV), or (V) of subparagraph (D)(i); or (iii) to whom clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of subparagraph (D) applies. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 4. Verification of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility (a) In general Section 11(e) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2020(e) (1) in paragraph (25)(B)(ii), by striking and (2) in paragraph (26)(C)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (27) that in determining the eligibility of an applicant household under paragraph (3), the State agency shall verify the income of the household using return information for that household disclosed to the State agency under section 6103(l)(7) . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Income Verification Act This bill directs states to use federal tax return information to verify an individual's income eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, Medicaid, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as the food stamp program).
Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2019

To adjust the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2019 2. Arapaho national forest boundary adjustment (a) In general (1) Boundary adjustment The boundary of the Arapaho National Forest in the State of Colorado is adjusted to incorporate the approximately 92.95 acres of land generally depicted as The Wedge Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment (2) Limitation A lot described in paragraph (1) may be included in the boundary adjustment only after the Secretary of Agriculture obtains written permission for the inclusion from each owner of the lot. (b) Bowen Gulch Protection Area The Secretary of Agriculture shall include all Federal land within the boundary described in subsection (a) in the Bowen Gulch Protection Area established under section 6 of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j (c) Land and Water Conservation Fund For purposes of section 200306(a)(2)(B)(i) of title 54, United States Code, the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest, as modified under subsection (a), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest as in existence on January 1, 1965. (d) Public motorized use Nothing in this Act opens privately owned land within the boundary described in subsection (a) to public motorized use. (e) Access to non-Federal land Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6(f) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j(f)

Summary: Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2019 This bill adjusts the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest in Colorado to incorporate approximately 92.95 acres of land described as lots 3, 4, 8, and 9. A lot may be included in the boundary's adjustment only after the Department of Agriculture (USDA) has obtained written consent for its inclusion from the owner of the lot. USDA shall include all federal land within the boundary in the Bowen Gulch Protection Area.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for direct payment to physician assistants under the Medicare program for certain services furnished by such physician assistants.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for direct payment to physician assistants under the Medicare program for certain services furnished by such physician assistants. 1. Direct Medicare payment for services furnished by physician assistants (a) In general Section 1832(a)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395k(a)(2)(B) (v) services of a physician assistant but only if no facility or other provider charges or is paid any amounts with respect to the furnishing of such services; . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after July 1, 2020.

Summary: This bill allows direct payment, under the Medicare program, to physician assistants for certain services furnished to enrollees.