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To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program for the automated disclosure of taxpayer information for third-party income verification, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program for the automated disclosure of taxpayer information for third-party income verification, and for other purposes. 1. Disclosure of taxpayer information for third-party income verification (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the close of the 2-year period described in subsection (d)(1), the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary’s delegate (hereafter referred to in this section as the Secretary (1) is fully automated and accomplished through the Internet; and (2) is accomplished in as close to real-time as is practicable. (b) Qualified disclosure For purposes of this section, the term qualified disclosure section 6103(c) (c) Application of security standards The Secretary shall ensure that the program described in subsection (a) complies with applicable security standards and guidelines. (d) User fee (1) In general During the 2-year period beginning on the first day of the 6th calendar month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall assess and collect a fee for qualified disclosures (in addition to any other fee assessed and collected for such disclosures) at such rates as the Secretary determines are sufficient to cover the costs related to implementing the program described in subsection (a), including the costs of any necessary infrastructure or technology. (2) Deposit of collections Amounts received from fees assessed and collected under paragraph (1) shall be deposited in, and credited to, an account solely for the purpose of carrying out the activities described in subsection (a). Such amounts shall be available to carry out such activities without need of further appropriation and without fiscal year limitation.

Summary: This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to implement a program to ensure that certain disclosures of tax returns or return information for third-party income verification are (1) fully automated and accomplished through the Internet, and (2) accomplished in as close to real-time as is practicable. The requirement applies to IRS disclosures of returns or return information to a person verifying the income or creditworthiness of a taxpayer who is a borrower in the process of a loan application. In implementing the program, the IRS must (1) ensure that the program complies with applicable security standards and guidelines; and (2) assess and collect a fee for the disclosures at rates that are sufficient to cover the costs related to implementing the program, including the costs of necessary infrastructure or technology.
No Art in Embassies Act

To prohibit the installation or display of art in any United States embassy, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Art in Embassies Act 2. Prohibition (a) In general No funds are authorized to be appropriated, and the Secretary of State may not obligate or expend any funds, for the purchase, installation, insurance, or transport of any art for the purposes of installation or display in any embassy, consulate, or other foreign mission of the United States. (b) Definition In this section, the term art

Summary: No Art in Embassies Act This bill prohibits the purchase, installation, insurance, or transport of art for display in a U.S. embassy or consulate.
National Comedy Center Recognition Act

Recognizing the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the “ National Comedy Center Recognition Act 2. Designation of National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York (a) Congressional Recognition Congress— (1) recognizes that the National Comedy Center, located in Jamestown, New York, is the only museum of its kind that exists for the exclusive purpose of celebrating comedy in all its forms; and (2) officially designates the National Comedy Center as the National Comedy Center. (b) Effect of Recognition The National Comedy Center recognized in this section is not a unit of the National Park System, and the designation shall not be construed to require or permit Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the Center.

Summary: National Comedy Center Recognition Act This bill officially designates the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York, as the "National Comedy Center."
Protecting Access to Biosimilars Act of 2019

To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the treatment under section 351(k)(7) of such Act (relating to exclusivity for reference products) of certain products deemed to have a biologics license pursuant to section 7002 of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Access to Biosimilars Act of 2019 2. Treatment of biological products deemed licensed Section 351(k)(7) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262(k)(7) (D) Deemed licenses (i) No additional exclusivity through deeming An approved application that is deemed to be a license for a biological product under this section pursuant to section 7002(e)(4) of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 shall not be treated as having been first licensed under subsection (a) for purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B). (ii) Applicability of antievergreening provisions Subparagraph (C) shall apply to any reference product, without regard to whether— (I) such product was first licensed under subsection (a); or (II) the approved application for such product was deemed to be a license for a biological product as described in clause (i). .

Summary: Protecting Access to Biosimilars Act of 2019 This bill excludes biological products that were initially licensed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) (e.g., insulin) from the exclusivity protections that delay the licensure of biosimilar products under the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act). (The Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 generally requires that biological products approved under the FD&C Act are treated as though they were approved under the PHS Act through March 23, 2020.)
Respect States' and Citizens' Rights Act of 2019

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide that Federal law shall not preempt State law. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Respect States’ and Citizens’ Rights Act of 2019 2. In general Section 708 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 903 (1) by striking No provision (a) (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Special rule regarding State marihuana laws In the case of any State law that pertains to marihuana, no provision of this title shall be construed as indicating an intent on the part of the Congress to occupy the field in which that provision operates, including criminal penalties, to the exclusion of State law on the same subject matter, nor shall any provision of this title be construed as preempting any such State law. .

Summary: Respect States' and Citizens' Rights Act of 2019 This bill declares that no provision of the Controlled Substances Act is intended to supersede or preempt a state law that pertains to marijuana.
To modify the authorized uses of certain property conveyed by the United States in Los Angeles, California.

To modify the authorized uses of certain property conveyed by the United States in Los Angeles, California. 1. Modification of authorized uses of certain property conveyed by the United States in Los Angeles, California (a) In general Section 2 of Public Law 85–236 for other military purposes and for purposes of meeting the needs of the homeless (as that term is defined in section 103 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11302 (b) Modification of use (1) Application The State of California shall submit to the Administrator of General Services an application for use of the property conveyed by section 2 of Public Law 85–236 (2) Review of application Not later than 60 days after the date of receipt of an application pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall jointly determine whether the use of the property described in the application is a use for purposes of meeting the needs of the homeless. (3) Modification of instrument of conveyance If the Administrator and the Secretary jointly determine that the use of the property described in the application is for purposes of meeting the needs of the homeless, the Administrator shall execute and record in the appropriate office an instrument of modification of the deed of conveyance executed pursuant to Public Law 85–236

Summary: This bill requires the portion of the property known as the Veterans' Administration Center Reservation in Los Angeles California, which was conveyed by the General Services Administration (GSA) to the State of California for a proposed National Guard Armory, to be used for purposes of meeting the needs of the homeless. The bill directs the state to submit an application to the GSA for the use of such property to meet the needs of  the homeless. The GSA and the Department of Health and Human Services must jointly determine whether the use of the property described in the application is a use for meeting the needs of the homeless. If it is determined that the proposed use of the property is for meeting the needs of the homeless, the GSA must modify the deed of conveyance for such property to authorize its use for homeless needs.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the Indian employment credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the Indian employment credit. 1. Indian employment credit (a) In general Section 45A the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (f). (b) Conforming amendment Section 45A(e)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting (determined without regard to subsection (c)(4) thereof) section 51 (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: This bill permanently extends the tax credit for Indian employment. (Under current law, the tax credit expired at the end of 2017.)
Diplomatic Personnel Modernization Act

To require a five-year staffing plan for the Department of State, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diplomatic Personnel Modernization Act 2. Five-year staffing plan for the Department of State (a) In general Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive five-year strategic staffing plan for the Department of State. (b) Components The staffing plan required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A dataset displaying comprehensive workforce data for all current and planned employees of the Department of State, disaggregated by the following: (A) Foreign Service officer and Foreign Service specialist rank. (B) Civil service job skill code, grade level, and bureau of assignment. (C) Contracted employees, including the equivalent job skill code and bureau of assignment. (D) Employees hired under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, including the equivalent grade and job skill code and bureau of assignment of such employee. (2) Recommendations on the number of Foreign Service officers, disaggregated by service cone that should be posted at each foreign mission of the United States. (3) A Department of State end-strength number for both civil service and Foreign Service officers. (c) Updates The dataset required under subsection (b)(1) shall be maintained and updated on a regular basis. (d) Contracting authority The Secretary of State may contract with a private sector entity to assist in completing the staffing plan required under subsection (a) if, not later than 15 days before entering into such a contract, the Secretary notifies the appropriate congressional committees of the intent to enter into such a contract. (e) Definition In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

Summary: Diplomatic Personnel Modernization Act This bill directs the Department of State to provide Congress with a five-year staffing plan. The plan shall contain certain information, including a set of comprehensive workforce data and recommendations on the number of Foreign Service officers, disaggregated by service cone, that should be posted at each foreign mission.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the alternative fuel refueling property credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the alternative fuel refueling property credit. 1. Permanent extension of alternative fuel refueling property credit (a) In general Section 30C (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2017.

Summary: This bill permanently extends the tax credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property. (Under current law, the tax credit expired at the end of 2017.)
Drain the Swamp and the President's Assets Act

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President to place any financial conflicts of interest into a blind trust, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drain the Swamp and the President’s Assets Act 2. Placement of President’s financial conflicts of interest into blind trust (a) In general Title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 ( 5 U.S.C. App. 101 112. The President: placement of financial conflicts of interest into blind trust (a) In general Beginning on the date that is 30 days after the date that the President first assumes office, the President may not hold any asset that would otherwise be considered a disqualifying financial interest under section 208 of title 18, United States Code, if the President were subject to such section. (b) Blind trust (1) In general The President may place any asset covered by subsection (a) into a blind trust (as that term is defined in section 102(f)(3)). (2) Divestiture Not later than 30 days after any such asset is placed in a blind trust, the trustee or other entity who is involved in the management or control of the blind trust shall divest the blind trust of such asset. . (b) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any President assuming office on or after the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Violations A violation of the amendment made by this Act shall constitute a high crime and misdemeanor for the purposes of article II, section 4 of the Constitution of the United States.

Summary: Drain the Swamp and the President's Assets Act This bill prohibits the President from holding any asset that would be considered a disqualifying financial interest under applicable criminal code provisions. The President may place any such asset into a blind trust, and the trustee or other entity who is involved in the management or control of the blind trust shall divest the blind trust of such asset. A violation of this bill's prohibition constitutes an impeachable offense.
To release to the State of Arkansas a reversionary interest in Camp Joseph T. Robinson.

To release to the State of Arkansas a reversionary interest in Camp Joseph T. Robinson. 1. Release of reversionary interest The United States releases to the State of Arkansas the reversionary interest described in sections 2 and 3 of the Act entitled An Act authorizing the transfer of part of Camp Joseph T. Robinson to the State of Arkansas

Summary: This bill releases to the State of Arkansas a reversionary interest in and to the surface estate of the land constituting Camp Joseph T. Robinson, consisting of approximately 141.52 acres.
Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019

To amend title XXIX of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program under such title relating to lifespan respite care. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019 2. Reauthorization of lifespan respite care program (a) Data collection and reporting Section 2904 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290ii–3 2904. Data collection and reporting Each eligible State agency awarded a grant or cooperative agreement under section 2902 shall collect, maintain, and report such data and records at such times, in such form, and in such manner as the Secretary may require to enable the Secretary— (1) to monitor State administration of programs and activities funded pursuant to such grant or cooperative agreement; and (2) to evaluate, and to compare effectiveness on a State-by-State basis, of programs and activities funded pursuant to section 2902. . (b) Funding Section 2905 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300ii–4 (1) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; (2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; (3) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (4) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; and (5) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2024. . July 23, 2019 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Lifespan Respite Care Program, which supports state lifespan respite care services (i.e., services for family caregivers of children and adults with special needs). The bill requires each state agency that is awarded a grant under the program to report any data required by the Department of Health and Human Services for program monitoring and evaluation.
State-Based, Market-Oriented, Prescription Drug Negotiations Act of 2019

To allow State-based, market-oriented, prescription drug negotiations to lower pharmaceutical drug prices, to encourage competition, to increase consumer choice and access, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State-Based, Market-Oriented, Prescription Drug Negotiations Act of 2019 2. Antitrust exemption for private health insurer issuers to negotiate wholesale acquisition prices of prescription drugs purchased from drug manufacturers It shall not be a violation of the antitrust laws for one or more private health insurer issuers or their designated agents to jointly negotiate wholesale acquisition prices of a prescription drug with a manufacturer of a prescription drug with regards to the reimbursement policies of the insurers of the manufacturer’s drugs so long as no one single wholesale acquisition price is jointly determined between the insurance issuers or their designated agents. 3. Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) Antitrust laws The term antitrust laws 15 U.S.C. 12(a) 15 U.S.C. 45 (2) Health insurance issuer The term health insurance issuer 29 U.S.C. 1144(b)(2) (3) Health maintenance organization The term health maintenance organization (A) a federally qualified health maintenance organization (as defined in section 300e(a) of title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations), (B) an organization recognized under State law as a health maintenance organization, or (C) a similar organization regulated under State law for solvency in the same manner and to the same extent as such a health maintenance organization. (4) Manufacturer The term manufacturer (5) Prescription drug The term prescription drug 21 U.S.C. 353(b) 4. Effective date This Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act but shall not apply with respect to conduct that occurs before such date.

Summary: State-Based, Market-Oriented, Prescription Drug Negotiations Act of 2019 This bill authorizes health insurance issuers to jointly negotiate the prices for prescription drugs with the manufacturers of such drugs.
Clean Energy Production Parity Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make fuel cells using electromechanical processes eligible for the energy tax credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Energy Production Parity Act of 2019 2. Fuel cells using electromechanical processes made eligible for the energy tax credit (a) In general Section 48(c)(1) (1) in subparagraph (A)(i), by inserting or electromechanical electrochemical (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by inserting , or linear generator assembly, a fuel cell stack assembly (B) by inserting or electromechanical electrochemical (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after the date of the enactment of this Act under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m)

Summary: Clean Energy Production Parity Act of 2019 This bill modifies the tax credit for investments in energy property to make qualified fuel cell property (certain fuel cell power plants) that uses an electromechanical process or includes a linear generator assembly eligible for the credit.
Protecting and Securing Florida's Coastline Act of 2019

To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to permanently extend the moratorium on leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act of 2019 2. Permanent extension of moratorium on leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico Section 104(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 Effective during the Secretary The Secretary July 16, 2019 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Protecting and Securing Florida's Coastline Act of 2019 (Sec. 2)This bill permanently extends the moratorium on oil and gas leasing, preleasing, and related activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico near the coast of Florida. (Sec. 4)The Department of the Interior must collect non-refundable fees from the operators of facilities subject to inspection under this bill, including inspection fees for offshore energy facilities and oil drilling rigs. All fees collected must be deposited into the Ocean Energy Safety Fund. (Sec. 6)Interior must contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to complete the study on the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Inspection Program.