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SAFE Act

To amend section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776 1. Short titles This Act may be cited as the Saudi Arabia False Emergencies Act SAFE Act 2. Protection of congressional review and oversight of arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other countries Section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776 (j) Determination of an emergency Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act related to a determination of an emergency to waive congressional review of proposed letters of offer, licenses, or approvals— (1) a determination pursuant to subsection (b)(1), (c)(2), (d)(2), section 3(d)(2), or any other provision of this Act that an emergency exists shall apply only to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, any member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Israel, and New Zealand; (2) the President— (A) shall submit a determination and detailed justification for each letter of offer, license, or approval subject to an emergency determination; and (B) shall include a specific and detailed description of how such waiver of the congressional review requirements directly responds to or addresses the circumstances of the emergency cited in the determination; and (3) the determination described in paragraph (2)(A) shall only be available for a certification for a letter of offer, license, or approval for defense articles or defense services— (A) that directly respond to or counter a physical security threat; and (B) 75 percent of which will be delivered not later than 2 months after the date of such determination. . July 15, 2019 Reported without amendment

Summary: Saudi Arabia False Emergencies Act or the SAFE Act This bill limits the President's authority to waive congressional review of a proposed arms sale through the use of an emergency determination. Specifically, the bill limits the use of emergency authorities to arms exports to only NATO countries, Australia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand. In addition, the bill requires the President to issue an individual determination and detailed justification for each proposal. Furthermore, such a determination shall be available for a proposal only if (1) the proposal directly responds to, or counters, a physical security threat; and (2) three-quarters of the arms will be delivered within two months.
Chronic Disease Management Act of 2019

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 2019 (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) The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health of the Department of Health and Human Services used a deliberative process involving the Multiple Chronic Conditions working group subject matter experts in clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health to develop a list of 20 chronic conditions that are prevalent and potentially amenable to public health or clinical interventions, or a combination of both. (3) 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. (4) 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. (5) Section 223(c)(2)(C) (6) In the absence of an expansion of the preventive care safe harbor by the Secretary of the Treasury, the Chronic Disease Management Act of 2019 (7) 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 related to the treatment of any chronic condition, as determined by the Assistant Secretary for Health of the Department of Health and Human Services. . (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 2019 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.
Aluminum Pricing Examination Act

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aluminum Pricing Examination Act APEX Act 2. Jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over the setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums Section 2(a)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2(a)(1) (J) Reference prices for aluminum premiums (i) Definitions In this subparagraph: (I) Premium The term premium (II) Reference price The term reference price commodity reference price (ii) Jurisdiction The Commission shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums. (iii) Consultation with Attorney General (I) In general The Commission shall consult with the Attorney General on any relevant information, allegations of anticompetitive conduct, or marketplace analysis in the setting or reporting of a reference price under clause (ii). (II) Review by Attorney General The Commission shall afford the Attorney General an opportunity to review any regulation or guideline proposed by the Commission in carrying out this subparagraph to ensure that the regulation or guideline is consistent with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. (III) Authorities and duties of Attorney General The Attorney General— (aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price under clause (ii); and (bb) shall— (AA) review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is consistent with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws; and (BB) submit to the Commission the analysis and opinion of the Attorney General on that proposed regulation or guideline. .

Summary: Aluminum Pricing Examination Act or the APEX Act This bill authorizes the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to set reference prices for aluminum premiums.
Save Affordable Housing Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the qualified contract exception to the extended low-income housing commitment rules for purposes of the low-income housing credit, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Affordable Housing Act of 2019 2. Repeal of qualified contract option (a) Termination of option for certain buildings (1) In general Subclause (II) of section 42(h)(6)(E)(i) in the case of a building described in clause (iii), on the last day (2) Buildings described Subparagraph (E) of section 42(h)(6) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) Buildings described A building described in this clause is a building— (I) which received its allocation of housing credit dollar amount before January 1, 2019, or (II) in the case of a building any portion of which is financed as described in paragraph (4), which received before January 1, 2019, a determination from the issuer of the tax-exempt bonds or the housing credit agency that the building is eligible to receive an allocation of housing credit dollar amount under the rules of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (m). . (b) Rules relating to existing projects Subparagraph (F) of section 42(h)(6) the nonlow-income portion the nonlow-income portion and the low-income portion of the building for fair market value (determined by the housing credit agency by taking into account the rent restrictions required for the low-income portion of the building to continue to meet the standards of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (g)). The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this paragraph. (c) Conforming amendments (1) Paragraph (6) of section 42(h) (2) Subclause (II) of section 42(h)(6)(E)(i) of such Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by striking subparagraph (I) subparagraph (H) (d) Technical amendment Subparagraph (I) of section 42(h)(6) agreement commitment (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings with respect to which a written request described in section 42(h)(6)(H)

Summary: Save Affordable Housing Act of 2019 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the low-income housing tax credit, to repeal the qualified contract option for a building that received its allocation of housing credit dollar amount before January 1, 2019, or received before that date, a determination from the bond issuer or housing credit agency of its eligibility to receive an allocation of a housing credit dollar amount. Under current law, properties subject to the low-income housing tax credit are subject to a 30-year affordability period, during which the value of properties is set at a below market rate. The qualified contract option allows property owners, in some cases, to convert to market rate after 15 years.
Offshore WIND Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an investment tax credit related to the production of electricity from offshore wind. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Offshore Wind Incentives for New Development Act Offshore WIND Act 2. Energy credit for qualified offshore wind facilities (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A)(i)— (A) in subclause (III), by striking and (B) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (V) qualified offshore wind property, and ; and (2) in paragraph (3)(A)— (A) in clause (vi), by striking or (B) in clause (vii), by adding or (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: (viii) qualified offshore wind property, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2026, . (b) Qualified offshore wind property Subsection (c) of section 48 (5) Qualified offshore wind property (A) In general The term qualified offshore wind property (B) Offshore facility The term offshore facility (C) Exception for qualified small wind energy property The term qualified offshore wind property (D) Special rule In the case of any property described in subparagraph (A) which was placed in service after December 31, 2016, and for which a credit under this section was allowed by reason of subsection (a)(5) in any taxable year which ends before or includes the date of the enactment of the Offshore WIND Act (i) taxable years including or beginning after such date of enactment, and (ii) any taxable years ending before such date of enactment, including by filing an amended return. Notwithstanding section 6501, an amended return may be filed for purposes of clause (ii) for any taxable year described in such clause. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Offshore Wind Incentives for New Development Act or the Offshore WIND Act This bill allows an energy tax credit for investment in qualified offshore wind property, the construction of which begins before January 1, 2026. The bill defines "qualified offshore wind property" as an offshore facility using wind to produce electricity.
Small Business Lending Fairness Act

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Lending Fairness Act 2. Obligor transactions (a) In general Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1631 140B. Unfair credit practices (a) In general In connection with the extension of credit or creation of debt in or affecting commerce, as defined in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 44 (b) Exemption The exemption in section 104(1) shall not apply to this section. . (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602 (ff) The term debt (1) regardless of whether the obligation is absolute or contingent if the understanding between the parties is that any part of the money shall be or may be returned; (2) that includes the right of the person providing the money to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if the breach gives rise to a right to payment; and (3) regardless of whether the obligation or right to an equitable remedy described in paragraph (2) has been reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured, or unsecured. . (2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1640 creditor person

Summary: Small Business Lending Fairness Act This bill prohibits as a condition to a loan or extension of credit a confession of judgment or similar agreement. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)
All-American Flag Act

To require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the All-American Flag Act 2. Requirement for agencies to buy domestically made United States flags (a) Requirement for agencies To buy domestically made United States flags (1) In general Chapter 63 6310. Requirement for agencies to buy domestically made United States flags (a) Requirement Except as provided in subsections (b) through (d), funds appropriated or otherwise available to an agency may not be used for the procurement of any flag of the United States, unless such flag has been 100 percent manufactured in the United States from articles, materials, or supplies that have been grown or 100 percent produced or manufactured in the United States. (b) Availability exception Subsection (a) does not apply to the extent that the head of the agency concerned determines that satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity of a flag described in such subsection cannot be procured as and when needed at United States market prices. (c) Exception for certain procurements Subsection (a) does not apply to the following: (1) Procurements by vessels in foreign waters. (2) Procurements for resale purposes in any military commissary, military exchange, or nonappropriated fund instrumentality operated by an agency. (3) Procurements for amounts less than the simplified acquisition threshold. (d) Presidential waiver (1) In general The President may waive the requirement in subsection (a) if the President determines a waiver is necessary to comply with any trade agreement to which the United States is a party. (2) Notice of waiver Not later than 30 days after granting a waiver under paragraph (1), the President shall publish a notice of the waiver in the Federal Register. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency executive agency (2) Simplified acquisition threshold The term simplified acquisition threshold . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 6310. Requirement for agencies to buy domestically made United States flags. . (b) Applicability Section 6310 of title 41, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(1), shall apply with respect to any contract entered into on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: All-American Flag Act This bill prohibits agencies from using funds to procure a U.S. flag unless such flag has been manufactured in the United States from materials that have been U.S. grown, produced, or manufactured. The bill specifies exceptions to this prohibition, including an exception if flags of satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity cannot be procured as needed at market prices.
Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2019

To prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2019 2. Prohibition on abortion (a) Prohibition No Federal funds may be provided (directly or indirectly, including through contract or subcontract) to an entity unless the entity certifies that, during the period for which such funds are provided, the entity will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion. (b) Exception Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to an abortion where— (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or (2) a physician certifies that the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-threatening physical condition caused by, or arising from, the pregnancy itself. (c) Hospitals Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to a hospital, so long as such hospital does not, during the period for which funds described in subsection (a) are provided to such hospital, provide funds to any non-hospital entity that performs an abortion (other than an abortion described in subsection (b)). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term entity (2) The term hospital 42 U.S.C. 1395x(e)

Summary: Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2019 This bill requires federally funded entities to certify that they will not perform an abortion, and will not provide funds to any other entity that performs an abortion, except in cases of rape or incest or where a physical condition endangers the woman's life unless an abortion is performed. The bill's requirements do not apply to hospitals, as long as the hospital does not provide funds to any non-hospital entity for abortions that are not otherwise excepted.
Fallen Journalists Memorial Act of 2019

To authorize the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act of 2019 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Eligible federal land (A) In general The term eligible Federal land Area I Area II (B) Exclusion The term eligible Federal land (2) Foundation The term Foundation 3. Establishment of memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who have sacrificed their lives in service to that cause (a) Commemorative work authorized The Foundation may establish a commemorative work on eligible Federal land to commemorate the sacrifices made by journalists working as guardians of democracy and for a free and independent press. (b) Compliance with standards for commemorative works Chapter 89 (c) Prohibition on use of federal funds The Foundation may not use Federal funds to establish the commemorative work authorized under subsection (a). (d) Deposit of excess funds (1) On establishment of commemorative work If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work authorized under subsection (a) (including the maintenance and preservation amounts required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of that title. (2) On expiration of authority to establish commemorative work If, on expiration under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, of the authority for the commemorative work authorized under subsection (a), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of that title for accounts established under section 8906(b)(3) of that title.

Summary: Fallen Journalists Memorial Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work on eligible federal land in commemoration of the sacrifices made by journalists for a free and independent press.
Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2019

To provide for the confidentiality of information submitted in requests for deferred action under the deferred action for childhood arrivals program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2019 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) DACA program The term DACA program Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to Individuals Who Came to the United States as Children (2) Individual application information The term individual application information (3) Secretary The term Secretary 3. Confidentiality of information submitted for DACA program (a) In general The Secretary shall protect individual application information from disclosure to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection for any purpose other than the implementation of the DACA program. (b) Referrals prohibited The Secretary may not refer to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Justice, or any other law enforcement agency any individual the case of whom has been deferred pursuant to the DACA program. (c) Limited exception Individual application information may be shared with national security and law enforcement agencies— (1) to identify or prevent fraudulent claims; (2) for particularized national security purposes relating to an individual application; and (3) for the investigation or prosecution of any felony not related to immigration status.

Summary: Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prevent disclosing information from applications to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), except to implement the program. Application information may be shared only to identify or prevent fraudulent claims, for particularized national security purposes relating to the applicant, or to investigate or prosecute a felony not related to immigration status. The bill also prohibits DHS from referring any individual with deferred action status to ICE, CBP, the Department of Justice, or any law enforcement agency.