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Streamlining Small Disadvantaged Businesses Act

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a pilot program for certifying the status of a small business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Streamlining Small Disadvantaged Businesses Act 2. Pilot program to certify small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (a) In general Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall establish a pilot program under which a small business concern may apply to the Administrator to be certified as a small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Such system shall— (1) require a small business concern to submit such information as the Administrator shall require; and (2) be made available through a website. (b) Use of certification A certification obtained by a small business concern under subsection (a) may be used by a Federal agency, State, or unit of local government to determine whether such concern is a small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. (c) Timing for certification The Administrator shall make a determination on the certification of a small business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals not later than 60 days after receipt of a complete application under subsection (a). (d) Termination The pilot program established under this section shall terminate on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Streamlining Small Disadvantaged Businesses Act This bill directs the Small Business Administration to establish a pilot program to certify qualifying small business concerns as owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
Fairness in Liver Allocation Act of 2018

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to establish and implement reforms to the criteria for liver allocation so that such allocation is not based on the donor candidate’s place of residence or listing, except to the extent necessary to avoid wasting organs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Liver Allocation Act of 2018 2. Criteria for liver allocation (a) In general Subsection (b) of section 372 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 274 (4) Liver allocation (A) Reform by Network Not later than December 31, 2018, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network shall establish and implement reforms to the criteria for liver allocation by the Network so that such allocation is not based on the donor candidate’s place of residence or listing, except to the extent necessary to avoid wasting organs. (B) Reform by Secretary in case of failure If the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network fails to establish and implement reforms by December 31, 2018, as required by subparagraph (A)— (i) the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish criteria for liver allocation by the Network consistent with subparagraph (A); and (ii) not later than June 30, 2019, the Network shall begin implementing such criteria. . (b) Technical correction Paragraph (3) of section 372(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 274(b)

Summary: Fairness in Liver Allocation Act of 2018 This bill requires the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform the criteria for liver allocation so that allocation is not based on the donor candidate's place of residence or listing, unless it is necessary to avoid wasting organs.
Southern Arizona Public Lands Protection Act of 2018

To withdraw certain Federal lands and interests located in Pima and Santa Cruz counties, Arizona, from the mining and mineral leasing laws of the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Southern Arizona Public Lands Protection Act of 2018 2. Withdrawal of Federal lands and interests located in Pima and Santa Cruz counties, Arizona Subject to valid existing rights, after the date of enactment of this Act— (1) all federally owned interests in National Forest lands in Santa Cruz County and Pima County, Arizona, are withdrawn from— (A) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (C) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and the mineral materials laws; (2) all federally owned subsurface interests under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management in lands in Pima County, Arizona, with respect to which the surface interests are owned by such county, including in such lands located in Davidson Canyon, are withdrawn from— (A) all forms of entry, appropriation and disposal under the public land laws; (B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (C) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and the mineral materials laws; and (3) all federally owned interests in Bureau of Land Management lands in Pima County, Arizona, are withdrawn from entry, location, or patent under the general mining laws.

Summary: Southern Arizona Public Lands Protection Act of 2018 This bill withdraws federal lands and interests located in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties, Arizona, as well as all federally owned subsurface interests under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in lands in Pima County, from: (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and the mineral materials laws. The bill also withdraws all federally owned interests in BLM lands in Pima County from entry, location, or patent under the general mining laws.
Congressional Intern Protection Act of 2017

To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to protect unpaid interns in the legislative branch from workplace harassment and discrimination, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congressional Intern Protection Act of 2017 2. Extension to unpaid interns of rights and protections against employment discrimination under Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Section 201 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1311 (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection: (d) Application to Unpaid Interns (1) In general Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to an intern, including an applicant for an internship and a former intern, in the same manner and to the same extent as such subsections apply with respect to an employee. (2) Intern defined The term intern .

Summary: Congressional Intern Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to extend its rights and protections from workplace harassment and discrimination to current or former interns, or applicants for internships in the legislative branch, who perform uncompensated voluntary service for an employing office to earn credit awarded by an educational institution or to learn a trade or occupation.
Defending Quality Postal Delivery for the Future Act

To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the United States Postal Service may not close or consolidate any postal facility located in a ZIP code with a high rate of population growth, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defending Quality Postal Delivery for the Future Act 2. Closure or consolidation of postal facilities in ZIP codes with high population growth Section 404 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Postal Service may not close or consolidate any post office or other postal facility that is located in a ZIP code that has a high rate of population growth. (2) (A) Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and not later than 60 days after the end of each year thereafter, the Postmaster General shall determine, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, whether a ZIP code has a high rate of population growth for purposes of paragraph (1). (B) In making the annual determination required under subparagraph (A), the Postmaster General shall, using population data available from the Bureau of the Census, compare the population of a ZIP code at the end of such year with the population of such ZIP code at the beginning of such year. .

Summary: Defending Quality Postal Delivery for the Future Act This bill prohibits the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from closing or consolidating any post office or other postal facility that is located in a ZIP code that has a high rate of population growth. The USPS must determine annually whether a ZIP code has a high rate of population growth using population data available from the Bureau of the Census.
To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide fisheries disaster relief for commercial fishery failures that are due to certain tariffs imposed by other countries, and for other purposes.

To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide fisheries disaster relief for commercial fishery failures that are due to certain tariffs imposed by other countries, and for other purposes. 1. Fisheries disaster relief for commercial fishery failures due to tariffs imposed by other countries Section 312(a)(1)(B) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1861a(a)(1)(B) (1) by inserting (i) regulatory restrictions (2) by inserting or (II) unilateral tariffs imposed by other countries on any United States seafood and marine exports or tariffs imposed by any country on materials necessary for the economic viability of the United States fishing industry environment

Summary: This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to authorize the Department of Commerce to provide disaster relief for commercial fishery failures that are due to tariffs imposed by other countries on any U.S. seafood or marine exports.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds by the Department of Health and Human Services to award a grant to study cigar flavors.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds by the Department of Health and Human Services to award a grant to study cigar flavors. 1. Limitation on the use of funds No Federal funds may be used by the Department of Health and Human Services to award a grant to study cigar flavors.

Summary: This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from awarding grants to study cigar flavors.
Federal Intern Protection Act of 2017

To amend title 5, United States Code, to protect unpaid interns in the Federal Government from workplace harassment and discrimination, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Intern Protection Act of 2017 2. Prohibited personnel practices (a) In general Section 2302 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) (1) All protections afforded to an employee under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D) of subsection (b)(1) shall be afforded, in the same manner and to the same extent, to an intern and an applicant for internship. (2) For purposes of the application of this subsection, a reference to an employee shall be considered a reference to an intern in— (A) section 717 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e–16 (B) sections 12 and 15 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( 29 U.S.C. 631 (C) section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 791 (3) In this subsection, the term intern . (b) Conforming amendment Section 3111(c)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting section 2302(g) (relating to prohibited personnel practices), chapter 81 April 4, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Federal Intern Protection Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill extends protections against discrimination in a federal workplace based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability to interns (individuals who perform uncompensated voluntary service in a federal agency to earn credit awarded by an educational institution or to learn a trade or occupation) and applicants for internships.
Online Credit Card Disclosure Act of 2018

To strengthen the disclosure requirements for creditors under the Truth in Lending Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Online Credit Card Disclosure Act of 2018 2. Online payment timing disclosures Section 127(b)(11) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1637(b)(11) (1) in subparagraph (D)— (A) in clause (i), by striking ; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ; and (C) by inserting at the end the following new clause: (iii) if the consumer has an online account with the creditor under the consumer credit plan, be disclosed in a conspicuous and prominent location on an online interface of such creditor on which the consumer selects the amount the consumer will pay, including a webpage or mobile application. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (H) For purposes of subparagraph (D)(iii), the Bureau shall prescribe regulations defining conspicuous and prominent location .

Summary: Online Credit Card Disclosure Act of 2018 This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to revise disclosure requirements for an open end consumer credit plan (credit card). Specifically, creditors must include repayment information applicable to the consumer's outstanding credit card balance on an online interface used to make a payment.
Renewable Energy Certainty Act

To authorize certain long-term contracts for Federal purchases of energy. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Renewable Energy Certainty Act 2. Contracts for Federal purchases of energy (a) In general Part 3 of title V of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act ( 42 U.S.C. 8251 554. Long-term contracts for energy (a) In general Notwithstanding section 501(b)(1)(B) of title 40, United States Code, an agency may enter into a contract for the acquisition of energy generated from renewable energy sources or from cogeneration facilities covering a period of not more than 30 years. (b) Standardized energy purchase agreement Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, through the Federal Energy Management Program, shall publish a standardized energy purchase agreement, setting forth commercial terms and conditions, that agencies may use to acquire energy generated from renewable energy sources or from cogeneration facilities. (c) Technical assistance The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to assist agencies in implementing this section. . (b) Table of contents amendment The table of contents for such Act is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to such part 3 the following new item: Sec. 554. Long-term contracts for energy. .

Summary: Renewable Energy Certainty Act This bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to authorize federal agencies to enter into contracts for the acquisition of energy generated from renewable energy sources or from cogeneration facilities for a period of up to 30 years. The Federal Energy Management Program shall publish a standardized energy purchase agreement that agencies may use for such an acquisition.
Local Control of School Lunch Act

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide for flexibility under the school lunch program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Control of School Lunch Act 2. Flexibility under school lunch program (a) Minimum nutrition requirements For purposes of determining minimum nutrition requirements under section 9(a)(1)(A) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(1)(A) (1) not establish or apply any requirements with respect to— (A) target 1 sodium; (B) calorie limitations; or (C) the percentage of grains made with enriched or whole grain flour; and (2) with respect to grains and meats served in school breakfasts, apply section 220.8 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, as such section was in effect on September 12, 2008. (b) Repeal of paid equity requirements Subsection (p) of section 12 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1760 (c) Regulations (1) In general The Secretary of Agriculture shall update and issue regulations to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section. (2) Waiver The Secretary of Agriculture shall offer a State and local waiver for secondary schools with respect to the requirements under section 210.14(e) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations.

Summary: Local Control of School Lunch Act This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from establishing or applying certain minimum nutrition requirements for the National School Lunch Program. The bill applies to requirements regarding: target 1 sodium, calorie limitations, and the percentage of grains made with enriched or whole grain flour. With respect to grains and meats served in school breakfasts, USDA must apply meal requirements in regulations that were in effect on September 12, 2008. This bill also amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to repeal requirements for school food authorities to use a specified formula (known as paid lunch equity requirements) to establish a price for paid lunches served to students who are not certified to receive free or reduced price meals.
Restoring Tax Credits for Affordable Housing Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an increase in the low-income housing credit, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Tax Credits for Affordable Housing Act 2. Increase in low-income housing credit (a) Increase of State housing credit ceiling (1) In general Section 42(h)(3)(C)(ii) (A) by striking $1.75 $2.90 (B) by striking $2,000,000 $3,365,000 (2) Inflation adjustment Section 42(h)(3)(H) of such Code is amended— (A) in clause (i)— (i) by striking 2002, the $2,000,000 and $1.75 amounts 2019, the $3,365,000 and $2.90 amounts (ii) by striking 2001 2018 (B) in clause (ii)— (i) by striking $2,000,000 $3,365,000 (ii) by striking $1.75 $2.90 (3) Conforming amendment Section 42(h)(3) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (I). (b) Increase in credit percentage (1) Modification of discount rate Section 42(b)(1)(C)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking 72 percent of the sum of 1.5 percentage points plus (2) Modification of method of discounting Section 42(b)(1)(C)(i) of such Code is amended to read as follows: (i) assuming the 10-year period referred to in subparagraph (B) commences no less than 2 years after a housing credit allocation is made under subsection (h), . (3) One-time adjustment Section 42(b)(1) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) One-time adjustment After applying subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), the applicable percentage shall be increased by 16 percent. . (c) Effective dates (1) Increase of State housing credit ceiling The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to calendar years after 2018. (2) Increase in credit percentage The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to buildings with respect to which housing credit dollar amounts are allocated after December 31, 2018.

Summary: Restoring Tax Credits for Affordable Housing Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the low-income housing credit, to increase: (1) the state housing credit ceiling used to allocate credits to states, and (2) the credit percentage.
Chetco River Protection Act of 2018

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to make technical corrections to the segment designations for the Chetco River, Oregon. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chetco River Protection Act of 2018 2. Technical Corrections to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Section 3(a)(69) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1274(a)(69) (1) by inserting before The 44.5-mile (A) Designations ; (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively; (3) in clause (i), as redesignated— (A) by striking 25.5-mile 27.5-mile (B) by striking Boulder Creek at the Kalmiopsis Wilderness boundary Mislatnah Creek (4) in clause (ii), as redesignated— (A) by striking 8 7.5 (B) by striking Boulder Creek Mislatnah Creek (C) by striking Steel Bridge Eagle Creek (5) in clause (iii), as redesignated— (A) by striking 11 9.5 (B) by striking Steel Bridge Eagle Creek (6) by adding at the end the following: (B) Withdrawal Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land within the boundaries of the river segments designated by subparagraph (A), is withdrawn from all forms of— (i) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (ii) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (iii) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral leasing, geothermal leasing, or mineral materials. .

Summary: Chetco River Protection Act of 2018 This bill amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to make corrections to the segment designations for the Chetco River, Oregon, including revising segment lengths. The bill withdraws the federal land within the boundaries of a certain segment of the Chetco River from: (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) disposition under laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
Medicaid Estate Recovery Fairness Act of 2018

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to limit estate recovery under Medicaid with respect to newly eligible individuals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Estate Recovery Fairness Act of 2018 2. Limitation on estate recovery under Medicaid with respect to newly eligible individuals Section 1917(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396p(b) (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking No adjustment Subject to paragraph (6), no adjustment (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Beginning on the date of the enactment of this paragraph, in the case of an individual who was enrolled under the State plan on the basis of being an individual described in subclause (VIII) of section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i) when the individual received medical assistance correctly paid on behalf of such individual under the State plan, the State may only seek adjustment or recovery from the individual’s estate for medical assistance consisting of services described in clause (i) of paragraph (1)(B). .

Summary: Medicaid Estate Recovery Fairness Act of 2018 This bill limits the scope of estate recovery under Medicaid with respect to the Medicaid expansion population.