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A bill to provide for the issuance of a "Gold Star Families Forever Stamp" to honor the sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one who was a member of the Armed Forces in combat.

To provide for the issuance of a Gold Star Families Forever Stamp 1. Gold Star Families Forever Stamp (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) Gold Star families are true national heroes, who deserve our deepest gratitude and respect; and (2) the extraordinary contribution of Gold Star families is beyond measure, not merely for their loss, but the comfort they selflessly provide others and their model of service and sacrifice. (b) In general In order to continue to honor the sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one who was a member of the Armed Forces in combat, the Postmaster General shall provide for the issuance of a forever stamp suitable for that purpose. (c) Forever stamp defined In this section, the term forever stamp (1) meets the postage required for first-class mail up to 1 ounce in weight; and (2) retains full validity for the purpose described in paragraph (1) even if the rate of that postage is later increased. (d) Effective date The stamp described in subsection (b) shall be issued beginning as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act and shall not thereafter be discontinued.

Summary: This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to provide for the issuance of a forever stamp to honor the sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one who was a member of the Armed Forces in combat.
Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2019

To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2019 2. Reinstatement of penalties for charging veterans unauthorized fees (a) In general Section 5905 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 5905. Penalty for certain acts Except as provided in section 5904 or 1984 of this title, whoever— (1) in connection with a proceeding before the Department, knowingly solicits, contracts for, charges, or receives any fee or compensation in connection for— (A) the provision of advice on how to file a claim for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary; or (B) the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of such a claim before the date on which a notice of disagreement is filed in a proceeding on the claim; (2) attempts to solicit, contract, charge, or receive as described in paragraph (1); (3) unlawfully withholds from any claimant or beneficiary any part of a benefit or claim under the laws administered by the Secretary that is allowed and due to the claimant or beneficiary, or attempts to do so; (4) commits an offense punishable by this chapter, or aids, abets, counsels, commands, or procures the commission of such an act; or (5) causes an act to be done, which if directly performed would be punishable by this chapter, shall be fined as provided in title 18, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to acts committed after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2019 This bill imposes criminal penalties and/or fines on individuals for the commission or attempted commission of certain acts in connection with the representation of a veteran who is seeking Department of Veterans Affairs benefits or filing a claim for such benefits.
Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019

To delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2021. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019 2. Delay of reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020 (a) In general Section 9010(j)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by striking December 31, 2019 December 31, 2021 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to calendar years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Summary: Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019 This bill delays reimposition of the annual fee on health insurers until 2022. Under current law, the annual fee for a health insurer is calculated based on the insurer's share of total premiums from the preceding year. The fee is suspended for 2019 (i.e., there is no fee based on premiums from 2018); reimposition is scheduled for 2020.
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2019

To permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2019 2. Permitting occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (a) In general Notwithstanding section 484.55(a)(2) or 484.55(b)(3) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, or any other provision of law, an occupational therapist may be designated to conduct the initial assessment visit and to complete the comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act if the referral order by the physician— (1) does not include skilled nursing care; (2) includes occupational therapy; and (3) includes physical therapy or speech language pathology. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to provide for initial eligibility for coverage of home health services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act solely on the basis of a need for occupational therapy.

Summary: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2019 This bill establishes circumstances under which an occupational therapist may conduct an initial or comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under Medicare. Specifically, an occupational therapist may conduct the assessment if the physician's referral order does not include skilled nursing care but does include (1) occupational therapy, and (2) physical therapy or speech language pathology.
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years.

To require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years. 1. Alzheimer's semipostal stamp (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Alzheimer's semipostal stamp (2) the term Postal Service (3) the term semipostal stamp semipostal (b) Continued sale In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease, the Postal Service shall continue to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for a 6-year period beginning on the date on which the Postal Service, but for the enactment of this Act, would have discontinued sales of the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp. (c) Terms and conditions (1) In general Except as provided in this subsection, the sale of the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp during the period described in subsection (b) shall be governed by section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under that section. (2) Disposition of proceeds All amounts becoming available from the sale of the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp (as determined under section 416(d) of title 39, United States Code) during the period described in subsection (b) of this section shall be transferred to the National Institutes of Health, for the purpose described in that subsection, through payments which shall be made not less frequently than 2 times a year. (3) Legal authority and effect During the period described in subsection (b), the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp shall be considered to be issued under this section and not under subsection (b) of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, including for purposes of any limitation under that section (including any regulation prescribed under subsection (e)(1)(C) of that section) relating to whether more than 1 semipostal stamp may be offered for sale at the same time.

Summary: This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to continue to sell the Alzheimer's disease semipostal stamp for an additional six years. The USPS must continue to transfer proceeds from the sale of the stamp to the National Institutes of Health to fund medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease.
FIX Act

To enhance consumer rights relating to consumer report disputes by requiring provision of documentation provided by consumers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FIX Credit Reporting Errors Act FIX Act 2. Provision of documentation provided by consumers Section 611 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting , including documentation provided by the consumer, relevant information (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting , including documentation provided by the consumer, relevant information (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting , including documentation, relevant information (2) in subsection (f)(2)(B)(ii), by inserting , including documentation, relevant information

Summary: FIX Credit Reporting Errors Act or the FIX Act This bill modifies the procedures followed by consumer reporting agencies when a consumer disputes the completeness or accuracy of information contained in the consumer's credit report. Specifically, consumer reporting agencies are required to (1) include all documentation provided by the consumer in the dispute notification furnished to any person who provided disputed information, and (2) consider such consumer documentation when conducting reinvestigations of disputed information.
Flood Prevention Act of 2019

To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Prevention Act of 2019 2. Eligibility of District of Columbia for Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 Section 304(4) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 1453(4) the District of Columbia, the term also includes

Summary: Flood Prevention Act of 2019 This bill makes the District of Columbia eligible to receive federal coastal zone management funding, including flood mitigation and prevention funds.
Job Corps Protection Act

To prohibit the transfer of operations and closure of Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Job Corps Protection Act 2. Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (a) Prohibition on transfer of functions Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Labor— (1) shall not transfer the function of any Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center to the Department of Labor; and (2) shall ensure that each Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center is wholly operated solely by the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Closure of Centers None of the funds appropriated to the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Labor for fiscal year 2019 or 2020 shall be used to close any Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center.

Summary: Job Corps Protection Act This bill instructs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Labor to (1) not transfer the function of any Forest Service Jobs Corps Civilian Conservation Center to Labor, and (2) ensure that each center is wholly operated only by USDA. Also, the bill prohibits any of the funds appropriated to USDA or Labor for FY2019 or FY2020 from being used to close any center.
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019

To provide lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced STEM degree holders, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019 2. Lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced STEM degree holders (a) Aliens not subject to direct numerical limitations Section 201(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(1) (F) (i) Aliens who— (I) have earned a degree in a STEM field at the master’s level or higher while physically present in the United States from a United States institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) (II) have an offer of employment from, or are employed by, a United States employer in a field related to such degree at a rate of pay that is higher than the median wage level for the occupational classification in the area of employment, as determined by the Secretary of Labor; and (III) are admissible pursuant to an approved labor certification under section 212(a)(5)(A)(i). (ii) In this subparagraph, the term STEM field (I) computer and information sciences and support services; (II) engineering; (III) mathematics and statistics; (IV) biological and biomedical sciences; (V) physical sciences; (VI) agriculture sciences; or (VII) natural resources and conservation sciences. . (b) Procedure for granting immigration status Section 204(a)(1)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(F) (1) by striking 203(b)(2) Attorney General (2) by inserting 203(b)(2), 203(b)(3), or 201(b)(1)(F) may file a petition with the Secretary of Homeland Security (c) Dual intent for F nonimmigrants seeking advanced STEM degrees at United States institutions of higher education Notwithstanding sections 101(a)(15)(F)(i) and 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)(i) 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)

Summary: Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019 This bill exempts certain aliens with advanced degrees in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year. Specifically, the alien must (1) have earned a master's level or higher degree in certain STEM fields while in the United States attending an accredited higher education institution, (2) be employed (or have a job offer) in a field related to the degree and earn at least the median wage for that occupation, and (3) meet certain labor certification requirements. The bill also allows an alien seeking a nonimmigrant F-1 (student) visa to obtain an advanced STEM degree to have dual intent. Specifically, such an alien may obtain the nonimmigrant visa or change nonimmigrant status even if the alien intends to seek lawful permanent resident status. (Generally, an alien may be denied a nonimmigrant visa if the alien actually intends to seek immigrant status, unless dual intent is allowed for that type of visa.)
No President is Above the Law Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the tolling of the statute of limitations with regard to certain offenses committed by the President of the United States during or prior to tenure in office, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No President is Above the Law Act 2. Tolling of statute of limitations (a) Offenses committed by the President during or prior to tenure in office Section 3282 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Offenses committed by the President during or prior to tenure in office In the case of any person serving as President of the United States, the duration of that person’s tenure in office shall not be considered for purposes of any statute of limitations applicable to any Federal criminal offense committed by that person (including any offense committed during any period of time preceding such tenure in office). . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any offense committed before the date of the enactment of this section, if the statute of limitations applicable to that offense had not run as of such date.

Summary: No President is Above the Law Act This bill tolls (i.e., pauses) the statute of limitations for federal criminal offenses that are committed by the President prior to or during their term of office. (Currently, most federal criminal offenses have a five-year statute of limitations.)
A bill to extend a repayment contract relating to the Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District and to authorize the District to develop an excess capacity contract to offset repayment costs, and for other purposes.

To extend a repayment contract relating to the Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District and to authorize the District to develop an excess capacity contract to offset repayment costs, and for other purposes. 1. Trinidad Dam, Purgatoire River, Colorado (a) In general Notwithstanding the maximum term of the repayment of the irrigation first cost described in House Document 325, 84th Congress, 2d Session, the Commissioner of Reclamation may extend the contract with the Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District relating to the Purgatoire project for the Trinidad Dam on Purgatoire River, Colorado, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 309) to allow for a maximum term of the repayment of the irrigation first cost of not more than 100 years. (b) Excess capacity (1) Authorization Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commissioner of Reclamation may enter into excess capacity contracts at the project described in subsection (a). (2) Use of revenue Notwithstanding the reclamation laws, any revenue derived from a contract for the use of the excess capacity at the project described in subsection (a) shall be— (A) first credited toward the outstanding repayment obligation of the Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District under the contract referred to in subsection (a); and (B) after the outstanding repayment obligation referred to in subparagraph (A) is repaid in full, credited toward the annual operations, maintenance, and replacement obligation of the Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District. (c) Operations, maintenance, and replacement costs Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the operations, maintenance, and replacement costs of the Corps of Engineers described in the contract referred to in subsection (a) and annually invoiced to the Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District shall not exceed the lesser of— (1) the actual costs of the Corps of Engineers, determined in accordance with the terms of the contract; and (2) the calculation of the Bureau of Reclamation of the actual costs of the Corps of Engineers for a single-purpose irrigation reservoir facility.

Summary: This bill allows the Bureau of Reclamation to extend the repayment contract with the Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District relating to the Purgatoire project for the Trinidad Dam on Purgatoire River in Colorado. The bill also allows Reclamation to enter into excess capacity contracts with respect to the project; revenues from such contracts must be first credited toward the district's outstanding payment obligation under its repayment contract.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the "Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building 1. Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, shall be known and designated as the Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building June 19, 2019 Reported without amendment

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the "Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building."
Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act 2. Reduction of rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers (a) In general Section 2001 (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: (c) Rate of tax For purposes of determining the tentative tax, the rate of tax shall be 20 percent of the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is computed. ; and (2) in subsection (g)(1), by striking rates of tax under subsection (c) rate of tax under subsection (c) (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 2056A(b)(2) (A) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking highest (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking highest (2) Section 2107(a) of such Code is amended by striking the table contained in the rate of tax under (3) Section 2201(a) of such Code is amended by striking the rate schedule set forth in section 2001(c) the rate of tax under section 2001(c) (4) Section 2641 of such Code is amended to read as follows: 2641. Applicable rate For purposes of this chapter, the term applicable rate (1) the rate imposed by section 2001 on the estates of decedents dying at the time of the taxable distribution, taxable termination, or direct skip, as the case may be, and (2) the inclusion ratio with respect to the transfer. . (5) Section 2801(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking the highest rate of tax specified in the table contained in the rate of tax under (6) Section 6601(j)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking the rate schedule set forth in (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying, generation-skipping transfers, and gifts made, after December 31, 2019. (d) Budgetary effects (1) PAYGO scorecard The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 933(d) (2) Senate PAYGO scorecard The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

Summary: Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act This bill reduces the rate for the tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers to 20%. (Under current law, the highest rate is 40%.) The bill also exempts the budgetary effects of the tax reduction from the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules established by the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and the FY2018 congressional budget resolution.