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A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide that activities relating to the training and readiness of the reserve components of the Armed Forces during a lapse in appropriations shall constitute voluntary services that may be accepted by the United States.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide that activities relating to the training and readiness of the reserve components of the Armed Forces during a lapse in appropriations shall constitute voluntary services that may be accepted by the United States. 1. Treatment of activities relating to training and readiness of the Armed Forces during a lapse in appropriations as voluntary services acceptable by the United States Section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: However, the term does include any portion of a fiscal year during which the appropriation bill for the fiscal year for the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security, as applicable, has not become law and an Act or joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year is not in effect, but only with respect to activities relating to the training and readiness of the Armed Forces (including the National Guard and the Reserves) carried out during such portion of the fiscal year.

Summary: This bill treats activities relating to the training and readiness of the reserve components of the Armed Forces (including the National Guard and the Reserves) during a lapse in appropriations as constituting voluntary services that may be accepted by the United States.
A bill to expand eligibility for hospital care and medical services under section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to include veterans who are age 75 or older, and for other purposes.

To expand eligibility for hospital care and medical services under section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to include veterans who are age 75 or older, and for other purposes. 1. Expansion of eligibility under Veterans Choice Program to include veterans age 75 or older (a) In general Subsection (b)(2) of section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 38 U.S.C. 1701 (1) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking ; or (2) in subparagraph (D)(ii)(II)(dd), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) is age 75 or older. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Information on availability of care Subsection (g)(3) of such section is amended by striking or (D) (D), or (E) (2) Report Subsection (q)(2)(A) of such section is amended— (A) in clause (iii), by striking ; and (B) in clause (iv), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: (v) eligible veterans described in subsection (b)(2)(E). .

Summary: This bill amends the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to extend hospital and medical services under the Veterans Choice Program to veterans who are age 75 years or older. The final program report shall include the number of such veterans who are receiving care or services under the program.
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 137_ (82 Fed. Reg. ___; January 27, 2017), entitled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States

Summary: This bill rescinds the provisions of Executive Order 13769, entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States." 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.
GAO Audit Mandates Revision Act of 2018

To eliminate or modify certain audit mandates of the Government Accountability Office. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GAO Audit Mandates Revision Act of 2018 2. Audits modified (a) Congressional award foundation Section 107 of the Congressional Award Act ( 2 U.S.C. 807 (1) in subsection (b), by striking and to the Comptroller General of the United States (2) by striking subsection (c). (b) Patient centered outcomes research institute Section 1181(g)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320e(g)(2) (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking annual (2) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking clause (i); and (B) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (v) as clauses (i) through (iv), respectively; and (3) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: (II) Reports Not later than April 1 of each year in which a review is conducted under subparagraph (A), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the review, together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action as the Comptroller General determines appropriate. . (c) Troubled asset relief program (1) In general Section 116 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 ( 12 U.S.C. 5226 (b) Audits (1) Annual audit The TARP shall annually prepare and issue to the appropriate committees of Congress and the public audited financial statements that shall be— (A) prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (B) prepared and audited in the same manner as the financial statements of covered executive agency components under sections 3515 and 3521 of title 31, United States Code; and (C) prepared on the fiscal year basis prescribed under section 1102 of title 31, United States Code. (2) Audit costs (A) In general The Secretary shall transfer to the Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury such sums as are necessary to reimburse the Inspector General for the full cost of performing an audit required under paragraph (1) or procuring the audit from an independent external auditor. (B) Credit The reimbursements described in subparagraph (A) shall be credited to the appropriation account Salaries and expenses, Office of the Inspector General, Department of the Treasury (3) Corrective responses to audit problems The TARP shall— (A) take action to address deficiencies identified by the auditor of the TARP financial statements; or (B) certify to the appropriate committees of Congress that no action is necessary or appropriate. . (2) Application The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any audit performed under section 116(b) of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 ( 12 U.S.C. 5226(b) May 7, 2018 Reported without amendment

Summary: GAO Audit Mandates Revision Act of 2018 This bill eliminates or modifies requirements for several Government Accountability Office audits, including audits related to the Congressional Award Foundation, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, and the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Peer-to-peer counseling program for women veterans (a) In general Section 1720F(j) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) (A) As part of the counseling program under this subsection, the Secretary shall ensure that the program includes a sufficient number of peer counselors for women veterans to meet the demand for such counselors. Such counselors may be employees of the Department and may have expertise in— (i) gender-specific issues and services; (ii) the provision of information about services and benefits provided under laws administered by the Secretary; and (iii) employment mentoring. (B) In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall emphasize facilitating peer-to-peer counseling for women veterans who suffered sexual trauma while serving in the Armed Forces, have post-traumatic stress disorder or suffer from another mental health condition, or are otherwise at risk of becoming homeless. (C) The Secretary shall conduct outreach to inform women veterans about the program and the assistance available under the program. (D) (i) In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall facilitate engagement and coordination with such community organizations, State and local governments, institutions of higher education, chambers of commerce, local business organizations, organizations that provide legal assistance, and other organizations as the Secretary considers appropriate to facilitate the transition of women described in subparagraph (A) into their communities. (ii) To the degree practicable, the Secretary shall coordinate facilitation of assistance under this paragraph with the program carried out under section 1144 of title 10. . (b) Funding The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out paragraph (4) of section 1720F(j) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), using funds otherwise made available to the Secretary. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated by reason of such paragraph.

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the veterans peer counseling program includes a sufficient number of peer counselors for women veterans. Such counselors may be VA employees and may have expertise in: (1) gender-specific issues and services, (2) VA services and benefits, and (3) employment mentoring. The VA shall: (1) emphasize facilitating peer-to-peer counseling for women veterans who suffered sexual trauma while in the Armed Forces, have post-traumatic stress disorder or suffer from another mental health condition, or are otherwise at risk of becoming homeless; (2) conduct program outreach; and (3) coordinate with community organizations, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, local business organizations, and legal assistance organizations.
Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2018

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2018 2. Organic agriculture research and extension initiative Section 1672B(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925b(e) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking 2012; and 2012 and 2014 through 2018; (B) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: (C) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2019; (D) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; (E) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; (F) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; and (G) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking 2018 2023 (B) by striking 2018 2023

Summary: Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2018 This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to: (1) reauthorize through FY2023 the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, and (2) increase mandatory funding for the program above the FY2018 level. (The program is administered by the Department of Agriculture and provides grants for research, education, and extension programs that enhance the ability of producers and processors who have adopted organic standards to grow and market organic agricultural products.)
ACE Research Act

To advance cutting-edge research initiatives of the National Institutes of Health. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Advancing Cutting-Edge Research Act ACE Research Act 2. Advancing cutting-edge research Section 402(n)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 282(n)(1) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking or (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) high impact cutting-edge research that fosters scientific creativity and increases fundamental biological understanding leading to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases and disorders, or research urgently required to respond to a public health threat. .

Summary: Advancing Cutting Edge Research Act or the ACE Research Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to expand the National Institutes of Health's unique research initiatives to include cutting-edge research that: (1) fosters scientific creativity and increases fundamental biological understanding leading to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases and disorders; or (2) is urgently required to respond to a public health threat. (Unique research initiatives may be supported through transactions other than contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements.)
A bill to prohibit the use of funds for an exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities.

To prohibit the use of funds for an exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities. 1. Prohibition on use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities (a) Prohibition Subchapter I of chapter 134 2241c. Prohibition on use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities Funds available to the Department of Defense may not be obligated or expended for any exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 134 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2241b the following new item: 2241c. Prohibition on use of funds for exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities. .

Summary: This bill prohibits funds available to the Department of Defense from being obligated or expended for any exhibition or parade of military forces and hardware for review by the President outside of authorized military operations or activities.
Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act

To prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) State and county health departments, community health centers, hospitals, physicians offices, and other entities currently provide, and will continue to provide, health services to women. Such health services include relevant diagnostic laboratory and radiology services, well-child care, prenatal and postpartum care, immunization, family planning services including contraception, sexually transmitted disease testing, cervical and breast cancer screenings, and referrals. (2) Many such entities provide services to all persons, regardless of the person’s ability to pay, and provide services in medically underserved areas and to medically underserved populations. (3) All funds no longer available to Planned Parenthood will continue to be made available to other eligible entities to provide women’s health care services. 3. Prohibition (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be made available to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, or to any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, or clinics. (b) Rules of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to— (1) affect any limitation contained in an appropriations Act relating to abortion; or (2) reduce overall Federal funding available in support of women’s health.

Summary: Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act This bill prohibits federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America or its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, or clinics.
Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit high deductible health plans to provide chronic disease prevention services to plan enrollees prior to satisfying their plan deductible. 1. Short title; findings (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 (b) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) A small number of chronic diseases account for the majority of health care spending in the United States. (2) Limited and targeted interventions for many chronic diseases prevent the need for additional, more costly therapies associated with untreated or unmanaged chronic diseases that lead to adverse effects on quality of life for patients. (3) These types of chronic care preventive services should be encouraged to maximize the effectiveness and positive outcomes of the care provided under high deductible health plans. (4) Section 223(c)(2)(C) (5) In the absence of an expansion of the preventive care safe harbor by the Secretary of the Treasury, the Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 (6) Allowing health savings account-eligible high-deductible health plans to cover chronic disease prevention and treatment on a pre-deductible basis promotes the concept of Value-Based Insurance Design, which is an effective tool to improve the quality and reduce the cost of care for Americans with chronic diseases, with improved outcomes via increased medication adherence, reduced complications, and decreased emergency department visits. 2. Chronic disease prevention (a) In general Section 223(c)(2) (D) Safe harbor for absence of deductible for care related to chronic conditions A plan shall not fail to be treated as a high deductible health plan by reason of failing to have a deductible for care and prescription medications related to the treatment of medically complex chronic conditions which— (i) are substantially disabling or life threatening, (ii) have a high risk of hospitalization or other significant adverse health outcomes, and (iii) require specialized delivery systems across domains of care. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to coverage for months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to health savings accounts (HSAs), to allow the high deductible health plans required for an HSA to provide care for chronic conditions with no deductible. The bill covers care and prescription medicines related to the treatment of medically complex chronic conditions which: (1) are substantially disabling or life threatening, (2) have a high risk of hospitalization or other significant adverse health outcomes, and (3) require specialized delivery systems across domains of care.
A bill for the relief of Miguel Angel Perez-Montes, Jr.

For the relief of Miguel Angel Perez-Montes, Jr. 1. Permanent resident status for Miguel Angel Perez-Montes, Jr (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Miguel Angel Perez-Montes, Jr., enters the United States before the date of the filing deadline described in subsection (c), the alien shall be— (1) considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States; and (2) eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed, together with the applicable fees, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number On the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Miguel Angel Perez-Montes, Jr., the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of the alien under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of the alien under section 202(e) of that Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e)

Summary: Provides for the relief of Miguel Angel Perez-Montes, Jr.
Elko National Cemetery Act

To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Bureau of Land Management land from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for use as a national cemetery, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Elko National Cemetery Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Federal land The term Federal land Parcels 1–6 T. 34 N., R. 55 E., Section 8 NW (2) Secretary The term Secretary 3. Transfer and withdrawal of Bureau of Land Management land for use as a national cemetery (a) Transfer of administrative jurisdiction (1) In general Subject to valid existing rights, administrative jurisdiction over the Federal land is transferred from the Secretary to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for use as a national cemetery in accordance with chapter 24 (2) Legal descriptions (A) In general As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a notice containing a legal description of the Federal land. (B) Effect A legal description published under subparagraph (A) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the legal description. (C) Availability Copies of the legal description published under subparagraph (A) shall be available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of— (i) the Bureau of Land Management; and (ii) the National Cemetery Administration. (D) Costs The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall reimburse the Secretary for the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out this paragraph, including the costs of any surveys and other reasonable costs. (b) Withdrawal Subject to valid existing rights, for any period during which the Federal land is under the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Federal land— (1) is withdrawn from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining laws, the mineral leasing laws, and the geothermal leasing laws; and (2) shall be treated as property (as defined in section 102 of title 40, United States Code).

Summary: Elko National Cemetery Act This bill transfers jurisdiction over certain public land in Elko, Nevada, from the Department of the Interior to the Department of Veterans Affairs for use as a national cemetery.