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State Assistance for Tropical Floriculture Research Act of 2018

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program to make grants to State departments of agriculture for the research and development of disease resistant varieties of tropical flowers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Assistance for Tropical Floriculture Research Act of 2018 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Tropical flowers contribute a natural and beautiful element to human environments, retain cultural, historic, and ceremonial significance to native peoples and others, and sustain an agricultural economy that employs thousands of Americans. (2) Given the value of tropical flowers, the public stands to benefit from scientific research that protects these flowers against diseases. 3. Tropical floriculture research grant program (a) Program established (1) In general The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish and carry out a grant program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to State departments of agriculture for the research and development of disease resistant varieties of tropical flowers. (2) Minimum amount of grant A grant awarded under this subsection may not be less than $250,000 for a fiscal year. (b) Application To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a State department of agriculture shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Agriculture may require, including the State department of agriculture’s plan to research and develop disease resistant varieties of tropical flowers. (c) Temporary ineligibility for subsequent grants The Secretary of Agriculture shall determine a State department of agriculture to be ineligible to receive a grant payment under this section for a fiscal year if the Secretary determines that the State department of agriculture did not comply with the plan submitted under subsection (b). (d) Audit (1) Audit required For each year in which a State department of agriculture receives a grant under this section, the State department of agriculture shall conduct an audit of the use of such grant funds. (2) Submission of audit Not later than 30 days after an audit is completed pursuant to paragraph (1), the State department of agriculture shall submit such audit to the Secretary of Agriculture. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal years 2018 through 2020.

Summary: State Assistance for Tropical Floriculture Research Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish and carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to state departments of agriculture for the research and development of disease resistant varieties of tropical flowers. A grant awarded under the program must be at least $250,000 for a fiscal year. A state department of agriculture that receives a grant must conduct and submit to USDA an audit regarding the use of the grant funds.
DEMAND Act of 2018

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for taxpayers making donations with their returns of income tax to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Donate Extra Money Against National Debt Act of 2018 DEMAND Act of 2018 2. Donation to pay down national debt (a) In general Subchapter A of chapter 61 IX Donations to pay down national debt Sec. 6097. Donation to pay down national debt. 6097. Donation to pay down national debt (a) General rule Every taxpayer who makes a return of the tax imposed by subtitle A for any taxable year may donate an amount (not less than $1), in addition to any payment of tax for such taxable year, which shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. (b) Manner and time of designation Any donation under subsection (a) for any taxable year— (1) shall be made at the time of filing the return of the tax imposed by subtitle A for such taxable year and in such manner as the Secretary may by regulation prescribe, except that— (A) the designation for such donation shall be either on the first page of the return or on the page bearing the taxpayer’s signature, and (B) the designation shall be by a box added to the return, and the text beside the box shall provide: By checking here, I signify that in addition to my tax liability, I would like to donate the included payment to be used exclusively for the purpose of paying down the national debt., “and (2) shall be accompanied by a payment of the amount so designated. (c) Treatment of amounts donated For purposes of this title, the amount donated by any taxpayer under subsection (a) shall be treated as a contribution made by such taxpayer to the United States on the last date prescribed for filing the return of tax imposed by subtitle A (determined without regard to extensions) or, if later, the date the return is filed. (d) Transfers to account To reduce public debt The Secretary shall, from time to time, transfer to the special account established by section 3113(d) of title 31, United States Code, amounts equal to the amounts donated under this section. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of parts for subchapter A of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Part IX. Donations To pay down national debt. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to returns for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Donate Extra Money Against National Debt Act of 2018 or the DEMAND Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to donate an amount (not less than $1), in addition to any tax owed, which shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury and transferred to an account used to reduce the public debt.  Each donation must be designated on a taxpayer's income tax return at the time such return is filed.
Zero-based Budgeting Ensures Responsible Oversight (ZERO) Act of 2017

To require zero-based budgeting for departments and agencies of the Government. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Zero-based Budgeting Ensures Responsible Oversight (ZERO) Act of 2017 2. Zero-based budgeting Section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) (1) The President shall submit with materials related to each budget transmitted under subsection (a) on or after January 1, 2019, a budget for each department and agency which contains the following information: (A) A description of each activity for which the department or agency receives an appropriation in the current fiscal year or for which the department or agency requests an appropriation for the budget year. (B) The legal basis for each activity. (C) For each activity, three alternative funding levels for the budget year, and a summary of the priorities that would be accomplished within each level, and the additional increments of value that would be added by the higher funding levels. At least two of these funding levels shall be below the funding level for the current fiscal year. (D) For each activity, one or more measures of its cost efficiency and effectiveness. (2) As soon as practicable, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall publish guidelines to carry out this subsection. The guidelines shall require that the baseline budget of each department or agency is assumed to be zero and each proposed expenditure shall be justified as if it were a new expenditure. .

Summary: Zero-based Budgeting Ensures Responsible Oversight (ZERO) Act of 2017 This bill requires the President to submit annual department and agency budgets that include: a description of each activity for which funds were appropriated during the current year or are requested for the budget year; the legal basis for each activity; three alternative funding levels and the priorities that could be accomplished with each, including at least two levels that are below the current funding level; and measures of cost efficiency and effectiveness for each activity. The Office of Management and Budget must publish guidelines to carry out this bill by assuming the baseline budget of each department or agency to be zero and requiring each proposed expenditure to be justified as if it were new.
Grain Inspection Improvement Act

To restore certain exceptions to the United States Grain Standards Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grain Inspection Improvement Act 2. Restoring certain exceptions to United States Grain Standards Act (a) In general Grain handling facilities described in subsection (b) may, before September 30, 2020, restore a prior agreement with an official agency designated under the rule entitled Exceptions to Geographic Areas for Official Agencies Under the USGSA (1) such grain handling facility and official agency agree to restore such prior agreement; and (2) such grain handling facility notifies the Secretary of Agriculture of— (A) the agreement described in paragraph (1); and (B) the effective date of such agreement. (b) Eligible grain handling facilities Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to grain handling facilities that were— (1) granted exceptions pursuant to the rule specified in subsection (a); and (2) had such exceptions revoked on or after April 14, 2017.

Summary: Grain Inspection Improvement Act This bill restores certain exceptions to the United States Grain Standards Act that permit certain grain handling facilities to have their grain inspected by grain inspection agencies outside of the official service boundary. The bill applies to grain handling facilities that were granted exceptions by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) that were revoked by USDA on or before April 14, 2017.
Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act of 2018

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to extend the examination cycle for certain insured depository institutions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act of 2018 2. Examination cycle Section 10(d) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1820(d) (1) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking $1,000,000,000 $3,000,000,000 (2) in paragraph (10), by striking $1,000,000,000 $3,000,000,000 3. GAO Study and Report Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to the Congress on the effect of extending the examination cycle for qualifying institutions pursuant to section 2 of this Act on the ability of agencies to effectively supervise and protect the safety and soundness of qualifying institutions. April 26, 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: Small Bank Exam Cycle Improvement Act of 2018 This bill amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to increase the asset limit below which certain depository institutions are eligible for an 18-month, instead of a 12-month, examination cycle. The Government Accountability Office must report on the effect of this change.
Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act of 2017

To expand Medicare coverage to include eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act 2. Expansion of Medicare Coverage Section 1862(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(a) (1) in paragraph (7) by striking , eyeglasses hearing aids or examinations therefor, (2) in paragraph (12) by striking where such expenses are for services in connection with the care, treatment, filling, removal, or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting teeth, except that

Summary: Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage to include eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care.
Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2018

To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to exclude law firms and licensed attorneys who are engaged in activities related to legal proceedings from the definition of a debt collector, to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to prevent the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from exercising supervisory or enforcement authority with respect to attorneys when undertaking certain actions related to legal proceedings, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2018 2. Exclusion of law firms and attorneys from the definition of debt collector when engaged in the practice of law Section 803(6) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692a(6) (1) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: (F) any law firm or licensed attorney, to the extent that— (i) such firm or attorney is engaged in litigation activities in connection with a legal action in a court of law to collect a debt on behalf of a client, including— (I) serving, filing, or conveying formal legal pleadings, discovery requests, or other documents pursuant to the applicable statute or rules of civil procedure; (II) communicating in, or at the direction of, a court of law (including in depositions or settlement conferences) or in the enforcement of a judgment; or (III) any other activities engaged in as part of the practice of law, under the laws of a State in which the attorney is licensed, that relate to the legal action; and (ii) such legal action is served on the defendant debtor, or service is attempted, in accordance with the applicable statute or rules of civil procedure; and . 3. Amendment to Bureau authority with respect to practice of law Section 1027(e)(2)(B) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5517(e)(2)(B) , unless such financial product or service is provided by a licensed attorney who is not a debt collector as described under section 803(6)(F) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. August 7, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2018 This bill amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to exclude from the definition of "debt collector" any law firm or licensed attorney engaged in litigation to collect a debt on behalf of a client, if such legal action complies with applicable rules of civil procedure.
PILT and SRS Certainty Act

To amend section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, to provide funding for the payment in lieu of taxes program for an additional five years, to provide a five-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PILT and SRS Certainty Act 2. Mandatory funding for PILT program Section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 6906. Funding There is hereby appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this chapter, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, $465,000,000 for the first full fiscal year after the date of the enactment of this section and for each of the four fiscal years thereafter. . 3. Five-year extension of Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 reflecting recent extension covering fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (a) Extension of payment authority The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 is amended— (1) in section 101 ( 16 U.S.C. 7111 2015 2020 (2) in section 102(b)(2)(B) ( 16 U.S.C. 7112(b)(2)(B) 2015 2020 (3) in section 103(d)(2) ( 16 U.S.C. 7113(d)(2) 2015 2020 (b) Extension of Special project authority Section 208 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 ( 16 U.S.C. 7128 (1) in subsection (a), by striking 2017 2022 (2) in subsection (b), by striking 2018 2023 (c) Extension of county project authority Section 304 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 ( 16 U.S.C. 7144 (1) in subsection (a), by striking 2017 2022 (2) in subsection (b), by striking 2018 2023

Summary: PILT and SRS Certainty Act This bill appropriates funds to carry out the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Program for the first full fiscal year after the enactment of this bill and for each of the following four fiscal years. This program compensates local governments for tax revenue lost due to tax-exempt federal lands within their boundaries. The bill amends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to extend payment and project authorities for the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Program for five years. This program provides payments to states to compensate for the cost of providing services in tax-exempt federal lands within their jurisdiction.
Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2018

To repeal the section of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 that requires the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act of 2018 2. Repeal of requirement to reallocate and auction T-Band spectrum (a) Repeal Section 6103 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 ( 47 U.S.C. 1413 (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by striking the item relating to section 6103.

Summary: Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2018 This bill repeals the provision of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 that directs the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate and auction the 470-512 MHz band (referred to as the "T-Band spectrum").
Essential Act of 2018

To require the head of each agency to submit a report with respect to nonessential employees after any lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Essential Act of 2018 2. Reporting requirement with respect to nonessential employees (a) In general In the case of a lapse in appropriations for an agency, not later than 120 days after the date on which such lapse in appropriations ends, the head of such agency shall submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a report on the following: (1) The name of each employee of the agency who was furloughed as a result of the lapse in appropriations. (2) The job description of each such employee. (3) The rate of basic pay for each such employee. (b) Agency defined In this section, the term agency

Summary: Essential Act of 2018 This bill requires federal agencies to report to the Office of Management and Budget regarding nonessential employees within 120 days of the end of a lapse in appropriations. The report must include the name, job description, and rate of basic pay of each employee who was furloughed as a result of the lapse in appropriations.
Veterans Cancer Treatment Flexibility Act of 2018

To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to improve access of veterans to cancer treatment at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Cancer Treatment Flexibility Act of 2018 2. Improvement of access of veterans to cancer treatment at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities 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) (i) has been diagnosed with cancer; and (ii) resides more than 40 miles from any medical facility of the Department, including any community-based outpatient clinic, at which the veteran may receive cancer treatment (including chemotherapy). .

Summary: Veterans Cancer Treatment Flexibility Act of 2018 This bill amends the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to permit a veteran who has been diagnosed with cancer and lives more than 40 miles from the nearest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility that offers cancer treatment to receive treatment at a non-VA medical facility.
Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2018

To establish a grant program to assist States to establish or expand universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2018 2. Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education grant program (a) Program authorization From amounts appropriated under section 3, the Secretary of Education is authorized to award grants, on a competitive basis, to States to pay the Federal share of establishing or expanding full-day prekindergarten programs. (b) State application To receive a grant under this Act, a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Use of funds A State that receives a grant under this Act shall use such grant funds to establish or expand a prekindergarten program that, at a minimum— (1) is located at a public school in the State; (2) permits each 3- or 4-year-old child in the State to be voluntarily enrolled by the child’s parent, regardless of income, in the program at a school in which the child may be enrolled for kindergarten; (3) is a full-day program that runs the length of the regular school year; (4) is taught by teachers who possess equivalent or similar qualifications to the qualifications of teachers of other grades in the school involved; and (5) meets any other criteria that the Secretary may require. (d) Federal share The Federal share of a grant under this Act shall be not more than 80 percent of the costs of carrying out the activities described in subsection (c). (e) Supplement not supplant Grant funds received under this Act shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal early childhood education funds in the State. 3. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as are necessary for fiscal years 2019 through 2024. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Full-day The term full-day (2) Secretary The term Secretary (3) State The term State 20 U.S.C. 7801 (4) Parent The term parent 20 U.S.C. 7801 (5) Public school The term public school elementary school secondary school 20 U.S.C. 7801

Summary: Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2018 This bill authorizes through FY2024 a competitive grant program for states to establish or expand full-day prekindergarten programs that: (1) permit each three- or four-year old child in the state to be voluntarily enrolled by the child's parent, regardless of income, in the program at the public school in which the child would be enrolled for kindergarten; (2) run the length of the regular school year; and (3) are taught by teachers who possess equivalent or similar qualifications to those of teachers of other grades in the school. The federal share of such a grant shall not exceed 80% of the costs of carrying out these activities. Grant funds received under the program shall be used to supplement and not supplant other federal early childhood education funds in the state.