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Veterans VOW Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide payment of Medal of Honor special pension under such title to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Valuing Our Widows and Widowers Act Veterans VOW Act 2. Medal of Honor special pension for surviving spouses (a) Codification of current rate of special pension Subsection (a) of section 1562 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking $1,000 $1,329.58 (b) Special pension for surviving spouses (1) Surviving spouse benefit Such subsection is further amended— (A) by inserting (1) (a) (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall pay special pension under this section to the surviving spouse of a person who was awarded a Medal of Honor as described in section 1134a(b) of title 10. (B) No special pension shall be paid to a surviving spouse of a person under this section unless such surviving spouse was married to such person— (i) for one year or more prior to the veteran's death; or (ii) for any period of time if a child was born of the marriage, or was born to them before the marriage. . (2) Conforming amendments (A) In general Such section is amended— (i) in subsection (d), by inserting or married to more than one person who has been awarded the Medal of Honor, Honor, (ii) in subsection (f)(1), by striking this section paragraph (1) of subsection (a), or under paragraph (2) of such subsection in the case of a posthumous entry on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard medal of Honor Roll, (B) Special provisions relating to marriages Section 103(d)(5) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Section 1562(a)(2), relating to Medal of Honor special pension. . (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to payment of pension under section 1562 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Veterans Valuing Our Widows and Widowers Act or the Veterans VOW Act This bill requires the payment of a Medal of Honor special pension to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient if that person was married to the recipient for (1) at least one year prior to the veteran's death; or (2) any period of time if a child was born of the marriage or was born to them before the marriage. The bill increases the special pension for a living Medal of Honor recipient to $1329.58 per month.
To eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, and for other purposes.

To eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, and for other purposes. 1. Elimination of automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501(2) (b) Conforming amendments Section 601(a)(1) of such Act ( 2 U.S.C. 4501 (1) by striking (a)(1) (a) (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively; and (3) by striking , as adjusted by paragraph (2) of this subsection 2. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on December 31, 2018.

Summary: This bill amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
To provide for the processes and procedures for the granting, denying, or revoking of access, or eligibility for access, to classified information.

To provide for the processes and procedures for the granting, denying, or revoking of access, or eligibility for access, to classified information. 1. Access to classified information Notwithstanding any other provision of law, access, or eligibility for access, to classified information may not be granted, denied, or revoked except in accordance with the processes and procedures under the following: (1) Executive Orders 12968 and 13467, as such Executive Orders were in effect on August 15, 2018. (2) Part 147 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, as such part was in effect on August 15, 2018. (3) Applicable department and agency regulations that govern access to classified information and due process requirements.

Summary: This bill prohibits access to classified information from being granted, denied, or revoked except according to established processes and procedures.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to consider the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to consider the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts. 1. Consideration of defense contractors with qualified training programs (a) Consideration of contractors with qualified training programs (1) In general Chapter 141 section 2409 2409a. Consideration of contractors with qualified training programs (a) Consideration The Secretary of Defense shall, to the maximum practicable, consider the existence of qualified training programs of contractors by requiring a contracting officer, in the evaluation of offers for any contract in an amount greater than $25,000,000— (1) to consider the existence of a qualified training program of an offeror as a factor in the evaluation; (2) to give consideration to an offeror that provides comprehensive training and education programs to develop its workforce, consistent with needs of the Department of Defense; and (3) in the consideration of past performance of an incumbent contractor, to consider the manner in which the incumbent contractor is educating, investing, and retaining the contractor’s workforce. (b) Incentives The Secretary of Defense shall develop workforce development investment incentives for contractors. (c) Qualified training program defined The term qualified training program (1) A program eligible to receive funds under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 (2) A program eligible to receive funds under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 21 U.S.C. 2301 (3) A program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act 29 U.S.C. 50 (4) Any other Federal program determined to be a qualified training program for purposes of this section by the Secretary of Defense. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2409 the following new item: 2409a. Consideration of contractors with qualified training programs. . (b) Applicability This Act and the amendments made by this Act apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill requires Department of Defense (DOD) contracting officers, when evaluating offers to perform contracts greater than $25 million, to consider whether an offering entity provides training and development programs for its workforce that are consistent with DOD needs, including training through a qualified training program (e.g., a program eligible for funds under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act).
HARD HAT Act

To amend title 41, United States Code, to require certain contractors to meet a requirement with respect to registered apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping America Re-Develop High-Quality Accessible Training Act HARD HAT Act 2. Registered apprenticeship program requirement for certain contractors (a) Registered apprenticeship program requirement for certain contractors (1) In general Chapter 63 6310. Registered apprenticeship program requirement for certain contractors (a) In general An executive agency may not award a covered construction contract to a contractor, unless such contractor agrees to require at least 20 percent of the non-management employees of such contractor to complete, or be enrolled in, a registered apprenticeship program as of the date on which construction under the contract begins. (b) Consideration for future contracts In the case of an executive agency that awards a covered construction contract to a contractor that makes the agreement described in subsection (a), such agency shall, to the extent practicable, take into consideration the percentage of non-management employees of such contractor that complete a registered apprenticeship program pursuant to the agreement described in such subsection before awarding any subsequent covered construction contract to such contractor. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered construction contract The term covered construction contract (A) means a contract in an amount exceeding $1,500,000 for — (i) the construction or resurfacing of highways, roads, streets, bridges, or railways; or (ii) the construction of— (I) tunnels or other subsurface structures; (II) sewage and waste facilities; (III) waste treatment and storage facilities; or (IV) public buildings (as defined in section 3301 of title 40); and (B) does not include any contract for construction or resurfacing outside the United States. (2) Executive agency The term executive agency (3) Registered apprenticeship program The term registered apprenticeship program 29 U.S.C. 50 . (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. Registered apprenticeship program requirement for certain contractors. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a)(1) shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Helping America Re-Develop High-Quality Accessible Training Act or the HARD HAT Act This bill prohibits an executive agency from awarding certain contracts unless the contractor requires at least 20% of its non-management employees to participate in a registered apprenticeship program. Specifically, this applies to any contract exceeding $1.5 million for the construction or resurfacing of roads, bridges, or railways; or the construction of subsurface structures, sewage and waste facilities, or public buildings. The agency shall take into consideration the percentage of its non-management employees that complete the program before awarding any subsequent contract.
Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2018

To clarify that the licensing of a mark, and any control or exercise of control thereof for certain purposes, does not create an employment or principal-agent relationship, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2018 2. Licensing of marks for use by related companies Title I of the Act entitled An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes 15 U.S.C. 1051 Trademark Act of 1946 Lanham Act 5A. Licensing of marks for use by related companies (a) The licensing of a mark for use by a related company, and any control or exercise of control over thereof for the purpose of preserving the goodwill, reputation, uniformity, or expectation of the public of the nature and quality of goods or services associated with the mark, may not be construed as establishing an employment or principal-agent relationship between the owner of the mark and the related company. (b) For the purposes of this section, the term employment or principal-agent relationship .

Summary: Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2018 This bill states that licensing a trademark to a related company does not create an employment relationship between the trademark owner and the company taking the license.
TPS Extension Act of 2018

To extend the temporary protected status of certain nationals of foreign states designated under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TPS Extension Act of 2018 2. Extension of temporary protected status Section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1254a (j) Extension of temporary protected status Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, in the case of an alien having temporary protected status on the date of the enactment of this subsection, or an alien with an application under subsection (a) pending on such date pursuant to a designation of a foreign state made under subsection (b) before such date, the period in which the alien is granted temporary protected status under this section is deemed to be the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on September 15, 2021, and the documentation described in subsection (d) shall be valid during such period. The provisions of subsections (c) through (h) shall continue to apply during such period. .

Summary: TPS Extension Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend temporary protected status (TPS) through September 15, 2021, for eligible nationals of countries currently designated for TPS. TPS designation permits eligible nationals of designated counties affected by armed conflict or natural disasters to temporarily reside and work in the United States.
DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2018

To clarify the congressional intent behind the requirements relating to immediate suspension orders and corrective action plans under the Controlled Substances Act that were added by the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2018 2. Denial, revocation, or suspension of controlled substances registration (a) Standard of review for immediate suspension orders Section 304(d) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(d) (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting after competent jurisdiction based on a determination that the Attorney General failed to comply with paragraph (2) under the standard of review set forth in section 507 (2) in paragraph (2), by striking a substantial likelihood of an immediate threat that death, serious bodily harm, or abuse probable cause to believe an imminent threat that death, serious bodily harm, abuse, or diversion (b) Opportunity To submit corrective action plan prior to revocation or suspension (1) In general Section 304(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(c) (A) by striking paragraphs (2) through (5); (B) by striking (c)(1) Before (c) Before (C) by adding at the end the following: The order to show cause shall contain a statement of the basis thereof and shall call upon the applicant or registrant to appear before the Attorney General at a time and place stated in the order, but in no event less than 30 days after the date of receipt of the order. Proceedings to deny, revoke, or suspend shall be conducted pursuant to this section in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 (2) Applicability to pending corrective action plans The Attorney General shall not be required to review any corrective action plan submitted by an applicant or registrant under section 304(c)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(c)(2)

Summary: DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2018 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to modify enforcement authorities of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The bill modifies the required elements of an order to show cause issued by the DEA before it denies, revokes, or suspends a registration for a CSA violation. Specifically, it eliminates the requirement for an order to show cause to notify the registrant of the opportunity to submit a corrective action plan. Additionally, the bill modifies the standard of review for an immediate suspension order. Currently, the DEA may immediately suspend the registration of a controlled substances manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser to prevent imminent danger to the public health and safety. This bill lowers the standard for determining imminent danger to the public health and safety—from substantial likelihood of an immediate threat that harm will occur to probable cause to believe an imminent threat that harm or diversion will occur.
To permanently rescind unobligated amounts in the United States Enrichment Corporation Fund.

To permanently rescind unobligated amounts in the United States Enrichment Corporation Fund. 1. Rescission All unobligated amounts in the United States Enrichment Corporation Fund are permanently rescinded.

Summary: This bill permanently rescinds all unobligated amounts in the U.S. Enrichment Corporation Fund. The U.S. Enrichment Corporation Fund was established under the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to assist the U.S. Enrichment Corporation with providing uranium enrichment services for the federal government and utilities that operate nuclear power plants.
To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate, and for other purposes.

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate, and for other purposes. 1. Deadline for regulations on perchlorate Section 1412(b)(2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300g–1(b)(2) (D) Perchlorate Notwithstanding any other deadline established in this subsection, not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Administrator shall publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate. .

Summary: This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate, which is a naturally occurring and manufactured chemical. According to the EPA, perchlorate can disrupt the normal function of the thyroid gland.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds by the Department of Health and Human Services to award a grant for the development of any video game.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds by the Department of Health and Human Services to award a grant for the development of any video game. 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 for the development of any video game.

Summary: This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from awarding grants to develop video games.
District of Columbia Special Elections Home Rule Act

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the District of Columbia to establish the timing of special elections for local office in the District of Columbia. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Special Elections Home Rule Act 2. Timing of special elections for local office in District of Columbia (a) Council (1) Chair The first sentence of section 401(b)(3) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–204.01(b)(3), D.C. Official Code) is amended to read as follows: To fill a vacancy in the Office of Chairman, the Board of Elections shall hold a special election in the District in accordance with such procedures, including procedures establishing the time of the election, as may be established by law of the District of Columbia. (2) Members elected from wards The first sentence of section 401(d)(1) of such Act (sec. 1–204.01(d)(1), D.C. Official Code) is amended to read as follows: In the event of a vacancy in the Council of a member elected from a ward, the Board of Elections shall hold a special election in the District in accordance with such procedures, including procedures establishing the time of the election, as may be established by law of the District of Columbia. (3) Members elected at-large The second sentence of section 401(d)(2) of such Act (sec. 1–204.01(d)(2)) is amended by striking and such special election and such special election shall be held in accordance with such procedures, including procedures establishing the time of the election, as may be established by law of the District of Columbia. (b) Mayor The first sentence of section 421(c)(2) of such Act (sec. 1–204.21(c)(2), D.C. Official Code) is amended to read as follows: To fill a vacancy in the Office of Mayor, the Board of Elections shall hold a special election in the District in accordance with such procedures, including procedures establishing the time of the election, as may be established by law of the District of Columbia. (c) Attorney General The first sentence of section 435(b)(1) of such Act (sec. 1–204.35(b)(1), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking the Board of Elections the Board of Elections shall hold a special election in the District in accordance with such procedures, including procedures establishing the time of the election, as may be established by law of the District of Columbia. 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to vacancies occurring after the expiration of the one-year period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: District of Columbia Special Elections Home Rule Act This bill provides authority for the District of Columbia government to set the date and time of special elections for local office positions in the District.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Ferry Road in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, as the "Captain Matthew J. August Post Office".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Ferry Road in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, as the Captain Matthew J. August Post Office 1. Captain Matthew J. August Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Ferry Road in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, shall be known and designated as the Captain Matthew J. August Post Office (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 Captain Matthew J. August Post Office

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Ferry Road in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, as the "Captain Matthew J. August Post Office."
To redesignate certain facilities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

To redesignate certain facilities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 1. Redesignation of NASA’s Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility (a) Redesignation The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility in Fairmont, West Virginia, is redesignated as the Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the flight research center referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility

Summary: This bill redesignates the Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Fairmont, West Virginia, as the "Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility."