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DOSE Act

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to authorize hospitals to dispose of controlled substances on behalf of patients who die at the hospital, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disposal of Opioids Safely and Effectively Act of 2018 DOSE Act 2. Disposal by a hospital of controlled substances on behalf of patients who die at the hospital (a) In general Section 302(g)(3) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 822(g)(3) (1) by striking (3) (3)(A) (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) The Attorney General may, by regulation, authorize hospitals, as defined by the Attorney General by regulation, to dispose of controlled substances— (i) on behalf of individuals who are admitted (whether as an inpatient or outpatient) to the respective hospital and die before discharge from the hospital; and (ii) in a manner that the Attorney General determines will provide effective controls against diversion and be consistent with the public health and safety. . (b) No order form required Section 308(b)(3) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 828(b)(3) hospital, long-term care facility,

Summary: Disposal of Opioids Safely and Effectively Act of 2018 or the DOSE Act This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow hospitals to dispose of controlled substances on behalf of patients who are admitted and die before discharge.
Puerto Rico Flexibility in Food Assistance Act of 2018

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to authorize additional funds to expand the nutritional assistance program in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and to require the Secretary of Agriculture to permit such assistance to be provided by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in the form of cash during periods for which the Secretary determines that access to such assistance is limited or unavailable as a result of a natural disaster. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Puerto Rico Flexibility in Food Assistance Act of 2018 2. Authorization of additional funds for block grant for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Section 19(a)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2028(a)(2) (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively, and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: (C) Authorization and advance availability of appropriations (i) Authorization of appropriations In addition to funds made available under subparagraph (B), there is authorized to be appropriated $635,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2020 and 2021 for payment to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for the provision of the assistance described in subparagraph (B). (ii) Appropriation in advance Except as provided in clause (iii), only funds appropriated under clause (i) in advance specifically for the provision of the assistance described in subparagraph (B) shall be available for payment to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for the provision of the assistance described in subparagraph (B). (iii) Other funds Funds appropriated under clause (i) shall be in addition to funds made available under subparagraph (B). . 3. Authority to provide cash benefits during natural disasters Section 19(e)(3)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2028(e)(3)(B) (1) by striking Secretary, informed Secretary— (i) informed , (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (ii) shall approve the modification of such plan by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to allow participants, or categories of participants, to receive benefits in the form of cash immediately after a determination by the Secretary that access to such benefits is limited or unavailable as a result of a natural disaster, and during specific periods for which the Secretary has made such a determination. .

Summary: Puerto Rico Flexibility in Food Assistance Act of 2018 This bill modifies the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Nutrition Assistance Program to: (1) authorize additional funds during FY2020 and FY2021 for the block grant for Puerto Rico, and (2) allow participants in Puerto Rico to receive benefits in cash after USDA determines that access to benefits is limited or unavailable as a result of a natural disaster.
To amend the Fair Housing Act to provide that it is unlawful for any person engaging in a residential real estate-related transaction to discriminate against any person in making available such a transaction, or in the terms or conditions of such a transaction, because all or part of the person's income derives from a source located in Puerto Rico or any other territory of the United States, and for other purposes.

To amend the Fair Housing Act to provide that it is unlawful for any person engaging in a residential real estate-related transaction to discriminate against any person in making available such a transaction, or in the terms or conditions of such a transaction, because all or part of the person’s income derives from a source located in Puerto Rico or any other territory of the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Mortgage lenders prohibited from discriminating against individuals with income derived from a source located in Puerto Rico Section 805(a) of the Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3605(a) , or because all or part of the person’s income derives from a source located in Puerto Rico or any other territory of the United States

Summary: This bill amends the Fair Housing Act to prohibit, in real estate-related transactions, discrimination against an individual on the basis that the individual's income is derived from a source located in Puerto Rico or another U.S. territory.
Disposal of Excess Federal Lands Act of 2017

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to sell certain Federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified as suitable for disposal, and for other purposes. 1. Sale of certain Federal lands previously identified as suitable for disposal (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Disposal of Excess Federal Lands Act of 2017 (b) Competitive sale of lands The Secretary shall offer the identified Federal lands for disposal by competitive sale for not less than fair market value as determined by an independent appraiser. (c) Existing rights The sale of identified Federal lands under this section shall be subject to valid existing rights. (d) Proceeds of sale of lands All net proceeds from the sale of identified Federal lands under this section shall be deposited directly into the Treasury for reduction of the public debt. (e) Report Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate— (1) a list of any identified Federal lands that have not been sold under subsection (b) and the reasons such lands were not sold; and (2) an update of the report submitted to Congress by the Secretary on May 27, 1997, pursuant to section 390(g) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–127 (f) Definitions In this section: (1) Identified Federal lands The term identified Federal lands Public Law 104–127 (A) Lands not identified for disposal in the applicable land use plan. (B) Lands subject to a Recreation and Public Purpose conveyance application. (C) Lands identified for State selection. (D) Lands identified for Indian tribe allotments. (E) Lands identified for local government use. (2) Secretary The term Secretary 2. Clarification regarding State laws Nothing in this Act shall affect the implementation of State laws, including State enabling Acts.

Summary: Disposal of Excess Federal Lands Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of the Interior: (1) to offer for disposal by competitive sale for not less that fair market value certain federal lands in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, previously identified in the report submitted to Congress on May 27, 1997, pursuant to the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, as suitable for disposal or exchange for the purpose of conducting restoration activities in the Everglades region of Florida; and (2) within four years after enactment of this bill, to submit a list of such lands that have not been sold and the reasons why. All net proceeds from the sale of such lands shall be deposited into the Treasury for reduction of the public debt.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide authority to the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide a cash award to Administration employees with foreign language skills, and for other purposes.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide authority to the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide a cash award to Administration employees with foreign language skills, and for other purposes. 1. Cash award for Drug Enforcement Administration employees with foreign language skills (a) In general Section 5761 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 5761. Foreign language proficiency pay awards for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may, under regulations prescribed by the Director or the Administrator (as the case may be), pay a cash award of up to 10 percent of basic pay to any Bureau or Administration employee (as the case may be) who maintains proficiency in a language or languages critical to the mission or who uses one or more foreign languages in the performance of official duties. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter IV of chapter 57 5761. Foreign language proficiency pay awards for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration. .

Summary: This bill provides authority for the Drug Enforcement Administration to pay a cash award to an employee who maintains proficiency in a mission-critical language or who uses a foreign language in the performance of official duties.
District of Columbia Zoning Commission Home Rule Act

To revise the composition of the Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia so that the Commission will consist solely of members appointed by the government of the District of Columbia. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Zoning Commission Home Rule Act 2. Revision of composition of Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia (a) Revision The first section of the Act of March 1, 1920 (sec. 6–621.01, D.C. Official Code), is amended— (1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking the Architect of the Capitol, the Director of the National Park Service, and (2) by striking appointed by the Mayor (b) Conforming amendment Section 206(i) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 4306(i) (i) Whenever the Board of Zoning Adjustment is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery— (1) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of General Services, or the Director of the National Park Service (or such alternate as such official may from time to time designate), as designated by the President, shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of the representative from the Zoning Commission; and (2) the representative from the National Capital Planning Commission shall be the Executive Director of that Commission. .

Summary: District of Columbia Zoning Commission Home Rule Act This bill removes the Architect of the Capitol and the Director of the National Park Service from the Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia. Currently, the commission consists of two federal officials and three mayoral appointees.
Better Care for Kids Act

To improve the specialized training requirement for Federal personnel who have substantive contact with unaccompanied alien children. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Care for Kids Act 2. Specialized training for infants and toddlers required Section 235(e) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 ( 8 U.S.C. 1232(e) (e) Training The Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Attorney General shall provide specialized training to all Federal personnel, and upon request, State and local personnel, who have substantive contact with unaccompanied alien children. Such personnel shall be trained to work with unaccompanied children, including identifying children who are victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons, and children for whom asylum or special immigrant relief may be appropriate, including children described in subsection (a)(2). Such training shall provide best practices that should be used when caring for infants and toddlers. .

Summary: Better Care for Kids Act This bill amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide that specialized training for federal, state, and local personnel who have substantive contact with unaccompanied alien children shall include best practices for infant and toddler care.
Child Advocate Program Reauthorization Act

To reauthorize the Child Advocate Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Advocate Program Reauthorization Act 2. Child Advocate Program reauthorized Section 235(c)(6)(F) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 ( 8 U.S.C. 1232(c)(6)(F) the fiscal years 2016 and 2017 fiscal years 2018 through 2022

Summary: Child Advocate Program Reauthorization Act This bill amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to extend through FY2022 the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint independent child advocates for trafficking victims and other vulnerable unaccompanied alien children.
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act

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 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 occupation 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 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.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the increase in the estate and gift tax exemption made by Public Law 115-97.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the increase in the estate and gift tax exemption made by Public Law 115–97 1. Increase in estate and gift tax exemption made permanent (a) In general Section 2010(c)(3) $5,000,000 $10,000,000 (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 2001(g) of such Code is amended to read as follows: (g) Modifications to gift tax payable To reflect different tax rates For purposes of applying subsection (b)(2) with respect to 1 or more gifts, the rates of tax under subsection (c) in effect at the decedent’s death shall, in lieu of the rates of tax in effect at the time of such gifts, be used both to compute— (1) the tax imposed by chapter 12 with respect to such gifts, and (2) the credit allowed against such tax under section 2505, including in computing— (A) the applicable credit amount under section 2505(a)(1), and (B) the sum of the amounts allowed as a credit for all preceding periods under section 2505(a)(2). . (2) Section 2010(c)(3) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (C). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying and gifts made after December 31, 2017.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the $10 million exemption amount for the estate and gift tax. (Under current law, the exemption amount has been temporarily increased from $5 million to $10 million for decedents dying or gifts made after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026. The amount is indexed for inflation after 2011.)
Care Packages for Our Heroes Act of 2018

To amend title 39 of the United States Code to direct the Postal Regulatory Commission to promulgate regulations to establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Care Packages for Our Heroes Act of 2018 2. Establishment of rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office Section 3633 of title 39 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Exemption Notwithstanding subsection (a), not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Postal Regulatory Commission shall promulgate regulations to establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office address whereby a person may not be charged for such packages traveling through a zone other than a first zone or a second zone (as defined in section 4040 of title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, respectively). .

Summary: Care Packages for Our Heroes Act of 2018 This bill directs the Postal Regulatory Commission to promulgate regulations to establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office address whereby a person may not be charged for such packages traveling through a zone other than a first or second zone.
Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to ensure that child protective services systems do not permit the separation of children from parents on the basis of poverty, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act 2. Grants to States for child abuse or neglect prevention and treatment programs Section 106(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5106a(a) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking neglect; neglect, ensuring that reports concerning a child’s living arrangements or subsistence needs are addressed through services and benefits and that no child is separated from the child’s parent for reasons of poverty; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking response; response, except that such system, tools, and protocols shall not authorize the separation of any child from the child’s parent or guardian on the basis of poverty;

Summary: Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that grants given to states for child protective services systems are not used to separate a child from the child's parent for reasons of poverty.
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2018

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Legal Support Act of 2018 2. Department of Veterans Affairs support for university legal clinics that assist veterans (a) Support authorized The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may provide support to one or more university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans. (b) Eligible programs Programs of university law schools which may receive support under subsection (a) may include programs that assist veterans with— (1) filing and appealing claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary; and (2) such other civil, criminal, and family legal matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Financial support (1) In general The support provided a program under subsection (a) may include financial support of the program. (2) Limitation on amount The total amount of financial support provided under subsection (a) in any fiscal year may not exceed $1,000,000. (3) Funding Amounts for financial support under subsection (a) shall be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the Medical Services account of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Summary: Veterans Legal Support Act of 2018 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide support, including financial support, to one or more university law school programs to provide veterans with legal assistance.
Securing Airspace For Emergency Responders Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the use of unauthorized unmanned aircrafts over wildfires. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Airspace For Emergency Responders Act 2. Prohibition (a) Amendment Chapter 2 40A. Use of unauthorized unmanned aircrafts over wildfires (a) Unmanned aircraft defined In this section, the term unmanned aircraft 49 U.S.C. 40101 (b) Offense It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an unmanned aircraft over a wildfire without authorization from relevant Federal agency personnel or any individual designated by a State or unit of local government to authorize such activity. (c) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not less than 1 year, or both. . (b) Table of sections amendment The table of section for chapter 2 section 40 40A. Use of unauthorized unmanned aircrafts over wildfires. .

Summary: Securing Airspace For Emergency Responders Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the unauthorized operation of an unmanned aircraft over a wildfire. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of at least one year, or both.