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Health Savings for Families Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow contributions to health savings accounts in the case of individuals with spouses who have health flexible spending accounts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Savings for Families Act of 2019 2. HSA contributions permitted if spouse has a health flexible spending account (a) In general Section 223(c)(1)(B) and , and (iv) coverage under a health flexible spending arrangement of the spouse of the individual for any plan year of such arrangement if the aggregate reimbursements under such arrangement for such year do not exceed the aggregate expenses which would be eligible for reimbursement under such arrangement if such expenses were determined without regard to any expenses paid or incurred with respect to such individual. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to plan years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Health Savings for Families Act of 2019 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit contributions to health savings accounts by individuals whose spouses have health flexible spending accounts.
Affordable Limited Health Coverage Act

To prohibit implementation of the revised definition of short-term, limited-duration insurance in order to permit such insurance to provide up to 12 months of coverage. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Affordable Limited Health Coverage Act 2. Prohibiting implementation of the revised definition of short-term, limited-duration insurance in order to permit such insurance to provide up to 12 months of coverage Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Labor may not take any action to implement, enforce, or otherwise give effect to the final rule, entitled Excepted Benefits; Lifetime and Annual Limits; and Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance short-term, limited-duration insurance

Summary: Affordable Limited Health Coverage Act This bill nullifies a rule by the Departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans that was published on October 31, 2016. The departments must use the definition of short-term, limited-duration insurance in use immediately prior to publication of the rule. (The rule requires the duration of short-term, limited-duration insurance to be less than three months, including renewals. Previously, such insurance was required to expire less than 12 months after its effective date.) Short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans are plans that may only offer coverage for a limited amount of time under law and that are exempt from the market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (e.g., coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions). On August 3, 2018, the departments issued a revised rule that increases the maximum authorized duration of such plans from less than 3 months (including renewals) to an initial maximum duration of less than 12 months (with a total duration of up to 36 months, including renewals). The rule took effect October 2, 2018.
Collecting Official Measurements and Baselines to Assess Trafficking Act of 2019

To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to provide for a comprehensive domestic human trafficking estimate, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Collecting Official Measurements and Baselines to Assess Trafficking Act of 2019 COMBAT Act 2. Comprehensive study on human trafficking Section 112A of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Comprehensive study on human trafficking (1) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct a comprehensive study to determine the extent of human trafficking in the United States, consistent with the conclusions of the consultation under paragraph (2). (2) Consultation In the year prior to commencing the study the Secretary shall, in consultation with such Federal agencies and State and local government entities as the Secretary determines appropriate— (A) determine the appropriate time period for the study to consider; (B) determine what information regarding incidence of human trafficking is necessary to complete the study; (C) from among information under subparagraph (B), determine what information is already reported to any other Federal agency, and the availability of such information; (D) take such actions as may be appropriate to arrange for other agencies having custody of such information to make it available to the Secretary, and, where such actions are not, to promptly report to Congress thereon; and (E) enter into agreements with State and local governments providing for the reporting of such information. (3) Report The Secretary shall report the results of the comprehensive study under paragraph (1) to Congress, including— (A) the estimated number of victims disaggregated by— (i) whether the victim was trafficked within a State; and (ii) whether the victim was trafficked in interstate commerce; (B) what industries the practice of human trafficking is most prevalent in; (C) estimated number of victims dis­ag­gre­gat­ed by— (i) whether the victim was sex trafficked; and (ii) whether the victim was trafficked for labor; and (D) any other information the Secretary deems appropriate. .

Summary: Collecting Official Measurements and Baselines to Assess Trafficking Act of 2019 or the COMBAT Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to undertake a study to determine the extent of human trafficking in the United States, including estimates of the number of victims.
Medicare Extra Rx Higher Eligibility Limits in Part D Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enhance prescription drug affordability by expanding access to assistance with out-of-pocket costs under Medicare part D for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Extra Rx Higher Eligibility Limits in Part D Act of 2019 Medicare Extra Rx HELP Act of 2019 2. Enhancing prescription drug affordability by expanding access to assistance with out-of-pocket costs under Medicare part D for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities (a) In general Section 1860D–14 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–114 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the heading, by striking 150 percent 200 percent (B) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the heading, by striking 135 percent 200 percent (ii) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking 135 percent 200 percent (II) by striking and who meets the resources requirement described in paragraph (3)(D) or who is covered under this paragraph under paragraph (3)(B)(i) or who is covered under this paragraph under paragraph (3)(B)(v) (C) by striking paragraph (2); (D) in paragraph (3)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) in clause (i), by adding and (II) in clause (ii)— (aa) by striking 150 percent 200 percent (bb) by striking ; and (III) by striking clause (iii); and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D), (E), and (G); and (E) in paragraph (4), by striking subparagraph (B); and (2) in subsection (c)(1), in the second sentence, by striking subsections (a)(1)(D) and (a)(2)(E) subsection (a)(1)(D) (b) Conforming amendment Section 1905(p)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(p)(1) The Secretary shall apply subparagraph (C) as if the amendments made by section 2(a) of the Medicare Extra Rx Higher Eligibility Limits in Part D Act of 2019 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to plan year 2020 and subsequent plan years.

Summary: Medicare Extra Rx Higher Eligibility Limits in Part D Act of 2019 or the Medicare Extra Rx HELP Act of 2019 This bill expands eligibility for certain premium subsidies for low-income beneficiaries under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum allowable income for beneficiaries to qualify from 135% to 200% of the federal poverty line.
Financial Aid Fairness for Students Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the suspension of eligibility for assistance under title IV due to drug-related offenses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Financial Aid Fairness for Students Act FAFSA Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Expanding the ability of low- and middle-income borrowers to pursue higher education is critical to reversing decades of exclusionary policies that have adversely impacted people of color. (2) Under current law, individuals with drug-related offenses are precluded from accessing Federal grants, loans, and work-study aid pursuant to section 484(r) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1091(r) Aid Elimination Penalty (3) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) screens applicants for Federal financial aid based on her or his history of drug offenses. (4) Given that criminal sentencing laws in the United States disproportionately impact racial minorities and low-income communities, the Aid Elimination Penalty may disproportionately hinder these same groups from accessing Federal financial aid. (5) Recognizing that an educated citizenry is the powerhouse of the Nation, that higher education allows Americans to access well-paying jobs, health­care, strong interpersonal relationships and a higher quality of life, the Federal Government should in­cen­tiv­ize the pursuit of higher education while ensuring equality of opportunity. 3. Repeal of suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for grants, loans, and work assistance for drug-related offenses (a) Repeal Subsection (r) of section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1091(r) (b) Revision of FAFSA form Section 483 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1090 (i) Convictions The Secretary shall not include any question about the conviction of an applicant for the possession or sale of illegal drugs on the FAFSA (or any other form developed under subsection (a)). . (c) Conforming amendments The Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 (1) in section 428(b)(3) ( 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(3) (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking 485(l) 485(k) (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking 485(l) 485(k) (2) in section 435(d)(5) ( 20 U.S.C. 1085(d)(5) (A) in subparagraph (E), by striking 485(l) 485(k) (B) in subparagraph (F), by striking 485(l) 485(k) (3) in section 484 ( 20 U.S.C. 1091 (A) by striking subsection (r); and (B) by redesignating subsections (s) and (t) as subsections (r) and (s), respectively; (4) in section 485 ( 20 U.S.C. 1092 (A) by striking subsection (k); and (B) by redesignating subsections (l) and (m) as subsections (k) and (l), respectively; and (5) in section 487(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV) ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV) (l) of section 485 (k) of section 485

Summary: Financial Aid Fairness for Students Act or the FAFSA Act This bill repeals a provision that makes students convicted of drug-related offenses ineligible for federal student aid, and it prohibits the Department of Education from asking about drug-related convictions on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Truth in Tuition Act of 2019

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require certain institutions of higher education to provide notice of tuition levels for students. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Truth in Tuition Act of 2019 2. Notice of tuition levels (a) Amendment Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) (30) (A) The institution will provide to each student admitted to an undergraduate or graduate program— (i) a multi-year tuition and fee schedule; or (ii) a single-year tuition and fee schedule, and a nonbinding, multi-year estimate of net costs after all financial aid is awarded, assuming constant family and student income, assets, and relevant circumstances. (B) Multi-year schedules and estimates required by subparagraph (A) (i) may include a percentage or dollar increase or decrease of any size the institution determines to be appropriate from one year to the next; and (ii) shall indicate, on a year-by-year basis, costs for the normal duration of such student's undergraduate or graduate program. (C) Institutions that elect a single-year tuition and fee schedule under subparagraph (A)(ii) (D) The Secretary shall waive the requirements of subparagraph (A) subparagraph (A) . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a)

Summary: Truth in Tuition Act of 2019 This bill expands notification requirements for an institution of higher education (IHE) to participate in federal student aid programs. Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to provide to a student (1) a multi-year tuition and fee schedule; or (2) a single-year tuition and fee schedule and a nonbinding, multi-year estimate of net costs after financial aid is awarded. The Department of Education may waive this requirement under certain circumstances.
To make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants for the transportation of highly rural veterans to medical care.

To make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants for the transportation of highly rural veterans to medical care. 1. Permanent authority to make grants for transportation of highly rural veterans to medical care Section 307(d) of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–163 38 U.S.C. 1710 of fiscal years 2010 through 2020 fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2010

Summary: This bill permanently extends the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs to make grants for the transportation of highly rural veterans to health care facilities.
End Capitalization for Struggling Borrowers Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to terminate capitalization of interest after forbearance and certain deferment periods. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Capitalization for Struggling Borrowers Act 2. Termination of capitalization of interest after deferment or forbearance (a) Part B amendments (1) Subsidized loans Section 428(c)(3)(C) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078(c)(3)(C) (A) in clause (iii), by inserting before the semicolon the following: , and with respect to a forbearance granted to a borrower on or after the date of enactment of the End Capitalization for Struggling Borrowers Act (B) in clause (iv)— (i) in subclause (III), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: , except that this subclause shall not apply with respect to any period of forbearance beginning on or after the date of enactment of the End Capitalization for Struggling Borrowers Act (ii) in subclause (IV), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: except that this subclause shall not apply with respect to any period of forbearance beginning on or after the date of enactment of the End Capitalization for Struggling Borrowers Act (2) Unsubsidized loans Section 428H(e)(2)(A)(ii)(III) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–8(e)(2)(A)(ii)(III) , except that with respect to a deferment during a period described in clauses (ii) through (iv) of section 427(a)(2)(C) or clauses (ii) through (v) of section 428(b)(1)(M), or any period of forbearance beginning on or after the date of enactment of the End Capitalization for Struggling Borrowers Act (b) Part D amendments Subparagraph (B) of section 455(f)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f)(1) (B) in the case of a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan not described in subparagraph (A)(ii)— (i) for a deferment during a period described in paragraph (2)(A), shall accrue and be capitalized or paid by the borrower; and (ii) for a deferment during a period described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (2), shall accrue but not be capitalized. .

Summary: End Capitalization for Struggling Borrowers Act This bill prohibits the capitalization of interest on a student loan balance after forbearance or certain deferment periods. Capitalization occurs when the interest accrued on a student loan during a period of deferment or forbearance is added to the principal amount of the loan at the expiration of such period.
Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act of 2019

To require that the headquarters for any agency of the Federal Government located in the National Capital region shall remain in the National Capital region unless relocation legislation is enacted, and for other purposes. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act of 2019 2. Agency and department headquarters located in the National Capital Region (a) Headquarters The headquarters for any agency of the Federal Government located in the National Capital region on the date of introduction in the House of Representatives of this Act shall remain in the National Capital region unless legislation is enacted into law approving or otherwise providing for relocation. (b) Employee Stations Any employee position with a duty station in the National Capital region on the date of introduction in the House of Representatives of this Act shall remain stationed in the National Capital region unless legislation is enacted into law approving or otherwise providing for relocation.

Summary: Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the relocation of the headquarters for any federal agency located in the National Capital region unless relocation legislation is enacted. In addition, any employee's position with a duty station in the National Capital region shall remain in that region unless legislation relocating the position is enacted.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to amend the Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia for fiscal years after 2020, and for other purposes.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to amend the Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia for fiscal years after 2020, and for other purposes. 1. FMAP for District of Columbia for fiscal years after 2020 Section 1905 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d (1) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking , and (aa) , (aa), and (ff) (B) by inserting for each fiscal year before fiscal year 2021 District of Columbia shall be 70 percent (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (ff) FMAP for District of Columbia for fiscal years after 2020 (1) In general Notwithstanding subsection (b), beginning with fiscal year 2021, the Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia for a fiscal year shall be the higher of the Federal medical assistance percentage otherwise determined under subsection (b) for the District of Columbia for such fiscal year or the alternative Federal medical assistance percentage specified in paragraph (2) for such fiscal year. (2) Alternative FMAP The alternative Federal medical assistance percentage specified in this paragraph for— (A) fiscal year 2021 is 68 percent; (B) fiscal year 2022 is 66 percent; (C) fiscal year 2023 is 64 percent; (D) fiscal year 2024 is 62 percent; (E) fiscal year 2025 is 60 percent; (F) fiscal year 2026 is 58 percent; (G) fiscal year 2027 is 56 percent; and (H) fiscal year 2028 and each succeeding fiscal year is 54 percent. .

Summary: This bill incrementally lowers, from 70% in FY2020 to 54% in FY2028 and subsequent years, the maximum federal matching rate under Medicaid for the District of Columbia.
Domestic Violence Records Reporting Improvement Act of 2019

To increase reporting of domestic violence records, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Domestic Violence Records Reporting Improvement Act of 2019 2. NARIP funding for domestic violence reporting (a) Implementation assistance to States Section 103(c) of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 ( 34 U.S.C. 40913 (1) by inserting (1) (c) (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Waiver The Attorney General shall waive the requirement of a relief from disabilities program for any State to receive a grant under this section if the primary purpose of the grant is to improve the accessibility through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System of the records described in clauses (i), (v), and (vi) of section 102(b)(1)(C). . (b) Disposition records automation and transmittal improvement grants Section 301(d) of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 ( 34 U.S.C. 40941 (1) by inserting (1) (d) (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Waiver The Attorney General shall waive the requirement of a relief from disabilities program for any State to receive a grant under this section if the primary purpose of the grant is to improve the accessibility through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System of the records described in clauses (i), (v), and (vi) of section 102(b)(1)(C). .

Summary: Domestic Violence Records Reporting Improvement Act of 2019 This bill waives a condition that applies to certain grants for improving the accuracy and completeness of records in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System to encourage the inclusion of domestic violence records in the system. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement for a state to certify that it has a relief from disabilities program if the state's primary purpose for the grant is to improve access to domestic violence records.
Small Financial Institution Certainty Act

To clarify the clearing exemption for small financial institutions under the Commodity Exchange Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Financial Institution Certainty Act 2. Certainty for small holding companies Section 2(h)(7)(C)(ii) of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2(h)(7)(C)(ii) (ii) Small financial entity exclusion Such definition shall not include any— (I) insured depository institution with total assets of $10,000,000,000 or less; (II) farm credit system institution with total assets of $10,000,000,000 or less; (III) credit union with total assets of $10,000,000,000 or less; (IV) bank holding company (as defined in section 2 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956) that has aggregated assets, including the assets of its subsidiaries, of $10,000,000,000 or less; or (V) savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners’ Loan Act of 1933) that has aggregated assets, including the assets of its subsidiaries, of $10,000,000,000 or less. .

Summary: Small Financial Institution Certainty Act This bill requires the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to exempt certain financial institutions from clearing requirements for commodity swaps. Specifically, the CFTC must exempt insured depository institutions, farm credit system institutions, credit unions, bank holding companies, and savings and loan holding companies that have less than $10 billion in assets. Currently, the CFTC has discretion regarding whether to exempt depository institutions, farm credit system institutions, and credit unions that have less than $10 billion in assets.