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Unaffordable Care Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain individuals from the individual health insurance mandate. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Unaffordable Care Act 2. Exemption from the individual health insurance mandate for certain individuals (a) In general Section 5000A(e) (6) Individuals residing in locations with less than two Exchange plans Any applicable individual who for any month resides in a location with respect to which there are less than two qualified health plans offered to such individual through an Exchange established under title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (7) Individuals subject to certain premium increases Any applicable individual for any month beginning in a calendar year (hereafter in this paragraph referred to as the exemption month (A) such individual was covered under minimum essential coverage for the last month of the preceding calendar year, and (B) the premium for such minimum essential coverage for the exemption month is at least 125 percent of the premium for such coverage for the month described in subparagraph (A). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Unaffordable Care Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the requirement to maintain minimum essential health coverage an individual who: (1) resides in a location with fewer than two qualified health plans offered through an exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or (2) was covered under minimum essential coverage for the last month of the preceding year and the premium is at least 125% percent of the premium for that month.
Economic Freedom and Financial Security for Working People Act of 2018

To amend the Clayton Act to clarify that an acquisition that tends to create a monopsony violates the Clayton Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Economic Freedom and Financial Security for Working People Act of 2018 2. Findings and purpose (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Competition is a critical for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, creating economic opportunity and spurring growth, promoting an equitable distribution of wealth, and ensuring choice for consumers and workers. (2) Growing concerns over declining competition are driven by evidence of higher levels of concentration, slower rates of market entry, and widening inequality gaps. Evidence also shows a decline in business dynamism, which reduces the mobility of workers. (3) In competitive labor markets, employers compete hard to provide better wages, benefits, and conditions for workers. In the absence of competition, employers in concentrated labor markets have monopsony power. If exercised, monopsony power allows employers to dictate wages and other critical factors to the detriment of workers. Employers with market power may also use anticompetitive contracts to restrict the opportunity and mobility of workers. (4) Much like monopoly power, the exercise of monopsony power can harm workers, consumers, innovation, and economic growth. (5) The antitrust laws are an important tool for promoting competition in all markets, including markets for consumer goods and services, and for inputs, including labor. (b) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to promote working Americans’ economic opportunity by ensuring that they have the full benefit of competition by amending the Clayton Act to include the term monopsony 3. Unlawful acquisitions that tend to create a monopsony Section 7 of the Clayton Act ( 15 U.S.C. 18 or a monopsony monopoly 4. Study on monopsony power in labor markets Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct and publish a study incorporating public comment on the economic and social effect of rising concentration in labor markets, including the impact of monopsony power on the wages and benefits, mobility, and income equality of workers, including employees and independent contractors.

Summary: Economic Freedom and Financial Security for Working People Act of 2018 This bill amends the Clayton Act to establish that a corporate acquisition that tends to create a monopsony (i.e., a situation where a single buyer substantially controls the purchasing power in a market for a good or service) is a violation of antitrust law. Currently, the Clayton Act prohibits only acquisitions that would lead to a monopoly (i.e., where a single supplier of a good or service substantially controls the market).
End Employer Collusion Act

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

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

To repeal debt collection amendments made by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone Calls Act of 2018 HANGUP Act 2. Repeal of debt collection amendments; clarifying coverage with respect to government contractors (a) In general The Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 151 (1) in section 3, by striking paragraph (39) and inserting the following: (39) Person The term person (A) includes an individual, partnership, association, joint-stock company, trust, or corporation; and (B) for the purposes of section 227, includes a contractor of the United States Government with respect to a call that is made solely to collect a debt owed to or guaranteed by the United States. ; and (2) in section 227(b)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking , unless such call is made solely to collect a debt owed to or guaranteed by the United States (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking , is made solely pursuant to the collection of a debt owed to or guaranteed by the United States, (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (F)(ii), by adding and (ii) in subparagraph (G)(ii), by striking ; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (H). (b) Regulations Section 301(b) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 ( 47 U.S.C. 227 Public Law 114–74

Summary: Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone Calls Act of 2018 or the HANGUP Act This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to repeal provisions that authorize the use of automated telephone equipment (robocall or robotext equipment) to call cellular telephones or residential telephone lines for the purpose of collecting debts owed to the U.S. government.
Responsible Opioid Prescription Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to impose restrictions under the Medicaid program with respect to opioid prescriptions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Opioid Prescription Act 2. Medicaid restrictions relating to opioid prescriptions (a) In general Section 1927(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(d) (8) Restrictions relating to opioids (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), with respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after January 1, 2019, a State may only provide coverage under the State plan (or a waiver of such plan) for an opioid dispensed to an individual enrolled under the plan (or waiver) to the extent that— (i) in the case of an initial prescription for the opioid to the individual, such prescription is limited to a maximum of a 7-day supply; and (ii) in the case of a refill of such prescription, such refill is limited to a maximum of a 30-day supply and prescribed only if a provider— (I) determines that the expected benefits of using the opioid to treat or improve the individual’s pain or function, respectively, outweigh the risks of such use; (II) to the extent appropriate, combines the use of the opioid with non-pharmacologic therapy and non-opioid pharmacologic therapy; (III) establishes treatment goals for the individual and takes steps to ensure that the use of the opioid will be discontinued if the provider determines that the benefits of such use no longer outweigh the risks; and (IV) discusses with the individual the known risks of such use, the realistic benefits of such use, and the responsibilities of the provider and individual in managing such use. (B) Exception Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to opioids dispensed to individuals who are— (i) receiving treatment for cancer; (ii) receiving hospice or palliative care; or (iii) patients in a long-term care facility or a skilled nursing facility. (C) Definitions In this paragraph: (i) Initial prescription The term initial prescription (ii) Opioid The term opioid 21 U.S.C. 802 21 U.S.C. 812(c) . (b) Prohibition on payments for certain opioid prescriptions Section 1903(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(i) (9) with respect to opioids (as defined in section 1927(d)(8)) dispensed in calendar quarters beginning on or after January 1, 2019, unless such opioids are dispensed in accordance with section 1927(d)(8); or .

Summary: Responsible Opioid Prescription Act This bill limits Medicaid coverage of opioids prescribed to enrollees other than those who are in long-term care facilities or who are receiving hospice care, palliative care, or treatment for cancer.
Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act

To designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness on the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act 2. Additions to Flatside Wilderness Section 3(d) of Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1984 ( Public Law 98–508 and certain land in the Ouachita National Forest, which comprise approximately 640 acres, as generally depicted as Recommended Wilderness Area Flatside Wilderness, Recommended Wilderness Area 1984 3. Designation of wilderness addition The wilderness addition created under section 2 shall be known as the Bethune Woods-Flatside Wilderness. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to such portion of the Flatside Wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the Bethune Woods-Flatside Wilderness. October 23, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act (Sec. 2) The bill adds certain land in the Ouachita National Forest, comprising approximately 640 acres and identified as Recommended Wilderness Additions, to the Flatside Wilderness in the portion of the forest in Arkansas. (Sec. 3) The bill designates the wilderness additions as the Bethune Woods-Flatside Wilderness.
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2018

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unlawful disposal of fetal remains, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2018 2. Prohibiting unlawful disposal of fetal remains (a) Prohibiting unlawful disposal of fetal remains Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 125 Unlawful Disposal of Fetal Remains 2741. Unlawful disposal of fetal remains (a) In general Whoever recklessly disposes of or abandons fetal remains in a landfill or in any of the navigable waters of the United States shall be imprisoned not more than 3 years or fined under this title, or both. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the disposal of the remains of her unborn child. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Fetal remains The term fetal remains (2) Landfill The term landfill (3) Navigable waters The term navigable waters . (b) Clerical amendment The table of chapters for such part is amended by inserting, after the item pertaining to chapter 123, the following: 125. Unlawful disposal of fetal remains 2741 .

Summary: Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to recklessly dispose of or abandon fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States. The term "fetal remains" means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion. A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.
Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the Food and Drug Administration’s jurisdiction over certain tobacco products, and to protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing and distribution of traditional and premium cigars. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017 2. Limitation of authority with respect to premium cigars (a) Exception for traditional large and premium cigars Section 901(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 387a(c) (1) in paragraph (2), in the heading, by inserting for certain tobacco leaf authority (2) by adding at the end the following: (3) Limitation of authority for certain cigars (A) In general The provisions of this chapter (except for section 907(d)(3)) shall not apply to traditional large and premium cigars. (B) Rule of construction Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to grant the Secretary authority to promulgate regulations on any matter that involves traditional large and premium cigars. (C) Traditional large and premium cigar defined For purposes of this paragraph, the term traditional large and premium cigar (i) means any roll of tobacco that is wrapped in 100 percent leaf tobacco, bunched with 100 percent tobacco filler, contains no filter, tip or non-tobacco mouthpiece, weighs at least 6 pounds per 1,000 count, and— (I) has a 100 percent leaf tobacco binder and is hand rolled; (II) has a 100 percent leaf tobacco binder and is made using human hands to lay the leaf tobacco wrapper or binder onto only one machine that bunches, wraps, and caps each individual cigar; or (III) has a homogenized tobacco leaf binder and is made in the United States using human hands to lay the 100 percent leaf tobacco wrapper onto only one machine that bunches, wraps, and caps each individual cigar; and (ii) does not include a cigarette (as such term is defined by section 900(3)) or a little cigar (as such term is defined by section 900(11)). . (b) Conforming amendments Section 919(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 387s(b) (1) in paragraph (2)(B)(i)(II), by inserting , but excluding traditional large and premium cigars (as such term is defined under section 901(c)(3)) (2) in paragraph (5) by inserting subject to section 901(c)(3), if a user fee

Summary: Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt traditional large and premium cigars from regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and from user fees assessed on tobacco products by the FDA.
WHOLE MILK Act

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wholesome Healthy Original Lactic Excellence Making Intelligent Literate Kids Act WHOLE MILK Act 2. Whole milk permissible Section 9(a)(2)(A) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(2)(A) (1) in clause (i), by striking . Such milk shall be consistent with the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans published under section 301 of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5341 (2) in clause (ii), by inserting , unflavored whole milk, unflavored fluid milk

Summary: Wholesome Healthy Original Lactic Excellence Making Intelligent Literate Kids Act or the WHOLE MILK Act This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to serve unflavored whole milk.
Restoring and Improving Merger Enforcement Act of 2018

To amend the Clayton Act with respect to mergers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring and Improving Merger Enforcement Act of 2018 2. Merger-specific efficiencies Section 7 of the Clayton Act ( 15 U.S.C. 18 In determining whether the effect of such acquisition may be substantially to lessen competition, or to tend to create a monopoly, a court may consider a claimed efficiency of such acquisition only if it could not be accomplished in the absence of such acquisition, it is verifiable, and it would promote competition. A person against whom an action is brought for a violation of this section shall have the burden to establish, by the preponderance of the evidence, that the claimed efficiency will eliminate the substantial lessening of competition that may occur as a result of such acquisition. . 3. Report on claimed efficiencies Section 7A of the Clayton Act ( 15 U.S.C. 18a (l) Information required Each person who enters into an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission or the United States to resolve a proceeding brought under the antitrust laws or under the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 .

Summary: Restoring and Improving Merger Enforcement Act of 2018 This bill revises the standard for determining whether a proposed corporate acquisition would substantially lessen competition. Specifically, the bill establishes that a court may consider a claim that the acquisition would increase efficiency only if such increased efficiency (1) is verifiable, (2) could not be accomplished without the acquisition, and (3) would promote competition. The bill also places the burden of proof on the defendant claiming that increased efficiency will eliminate the substantial lessening of competition that would result from the proposed acquisition.
Jobs, Not Waste Act

To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from taking any action relating to the licensing, planning, development, or construction of a nuclear waste repository until the Director of the Office of Management and Budget submits to Congress a study on the economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses of the Yucca Mountain site. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jobs, Not Waste Act 2. Studying the economic benefit of alternative uses of Yucca Mountain site (a) In general The Secretary of Energy may not take any action relating to the licensing, planning, development, or construction of a nuclear waste repository at the Yucca Mountain site until— (1) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget submits to Congress, and makes available to the public, a study on the economic viability and job-creating benefits of alternative uses of the Yucca Mountain site as outlined in GAO Report 11–847, published on September 16, 2011, including— (A) defense activities, such as a command facility for unmanned aircraft systems; (B) a secure electronic data center; (C) the development of renewable energy sources; and (D) scientific research; and (2) Congress holds a hearing on the alternative uses under subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1). (b) Definition In this Act, the term Yucca Mountain site 42 U.S.C. 10101

Summary: Jobs, Not Waste Act This bill prohibits the Department of Energy from licensing, planning, developing, or constructing a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain in Nevada until the Office of Management and Budget conducts a study on the economic viability of alternative uses of the site and Congress holds a hearing on the findings.(A nuclear waste repository is a site used for storing high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.)