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Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act

To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to increase the maximum amounts of Farm Service Agency loans for years in which those maximum amounts are insufficient to satisfy demand, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act 2. Increase in maximum amounts for loans authorized Section 346(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1994(b) (5) Increase in authorized amounts (A) In general If the Secretary determines that the amount needed for a fiscal year for loans under subtitles A and B is greater than the aggregate principal amount authorized for that fiscal year by this Act, an appropriations Act, or any other provision of law, the Secretary may make or guarantee loans under subtitles A and B from the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund for that fiscal year in an amount that is not more than 125 percent of that aggregate principal amount. (B) Commodity Credit Corporation (i) In general For a fiscal year for which the Secretary uses the authority under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may use of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation an amount equal to the difference between— (I) the amount of the cost of making or guaranteeing loans under subtitles A and B for that fiscal year; and (II) the amount of discretionary appropriations for those loans for that fiscal year under an appropriations Act or any other provision of law. (ii) Applicability Clause (i) applies for a fiscal year only if the amount described in subclause (I) of that clause is greater than the amount described in subclause (II) of that clause. (C) Notice Not later than 15 days before the date on which the Secretary uses the authority under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit a notice of the use of that authority to— (i) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; (ii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (iii) the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; and (iv) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate. .

Summary: Farm Service Agency Loan Flexibility Act This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make or guarantee certain farm loans that exceed the aggregate principal amount authorized for the year by up to 25% if the need for loans exceeds the authorized limit. For any year in which USDA uses the authority provided by this bill, USDA may use funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation that are equal to the difference between: (1) the cost of making or guaranteeing the farm loans for that year, and (2) the appropriations provided for the loans for that year.
Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding the prices for certain drugs and biologicals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 2. Prohibition on limiting certain information on drug prices (a) In general Section 1860D–4 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104 (m) Prohibition on limiting certain information on drug prices A PDP sponsor and a Medicare Advantage organization shall ensure that— (1) any health benefits plan offered by the sponsor or organization, including a prescription drug plan and an MA–PD plan, does not restrict a pharmacy that dispenses a prescription drug or biological from informing (or penalize such pharmacy for informing) an enrollee of any differential between the price of the drug or biological to the enrollee under the plan and the price the individual would pay for the drug or biological if the enrollee obtained the drug without using any health insurance coverage; and (2) any entity that provides pharmacy benefits management services under a contract with any health benefits plan offered by the sponsor or organization does not, with respect to such plan or any health benefits plan that the entity contracts with to provide pharmacy benefits management services and that is offered by an entity other than such sponsor or organization, restrict a pharmacy that dispenses a prescription drug or biological from informing (or penalize such pharmacy for informing) an enrollee of any differential between the price of the drug or biological to the enrollee under the plan and the price the individual would pay for the drug or biological if the enrollee obtained the drug without using any health insurance coverage. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2020.

Summary: Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits a prescription drug plan under Medicare or Medicare Advantage from restricting a pharmacy from informing an enrollee of any difference between the price, copayment, or coinsurance of a drug under the plan and a lower price of the drug without health-insurance coverage. (Such restrictions are commonly referred to as gag clauses.)
Welfare Of Our Furry Friends (WOOFF) Act

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the storage of live animals in overhead compartments of airplanes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Welfare Of Our Furry Friends (WOOFF) Act 2. Protection of pets on airplanes Not later than 1 year from the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall promulgate regulations that— (1) prohibit the storing of a live animal in any overhead compartment of any flight in air transportation (as defined in section 40102(a)(5) of title 49, United States Code); and (2) establish civil fines for violations of the prohibition under paragraph (1).

Summary: Welfare Of Our Furry Friends (WOOFF) Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations: (1) prohibiting the storage of a live animal in an overhead compartment of a flight in air transportation, and (2) establishing fines for a violation of such prohibition.
Okhissa Lake Rural Economic Development Land Conveyance Act

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer to Scenic Rivers Development Alliance certain National Forest System land in the State of Mississippi. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Okhissa Lake Rural Economic Development Land Conveyance Act 2. Okhissa Lake rural economic development land conveyance (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Alliance The term Alliance (2) Secretary The term Secretary (b) Request Subject to the requirements of this section, if the Alliance submits a written request for conveyance by not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the Alliance all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the National Forest System land described in subsection (c). (c) Description of National Forest System land (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the National Forest System land referred to in subsection (b) is the approximately 150 acres of real property located in sec. 6, T. 5 N. R. 4 E., Franklin County, Mississippi, and further described as— (A) the portion of the NW 1/4 1/4 (B) the portion of the W 1/2 1/4 1/4 (C) the portion of the SW 1/4 1/4 (D) the W 1/2 1/4 1/4 (E) the portion of the NW 1/4 1/4 (F) the portion of the NE 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 (G) the portion of the SE 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 (2) Survey The exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under this section shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (d) Terms and conditions The conveyance under this section shall be— (1) made— (A) without consideration; and (B) by quitclaim deed; and (2) subject to— (A) valid existing rights; and (B) such other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (e) Costs As a condition for the conveyance under this section, the Alliance shall pay for all costs associated with the conveyance, including for any survey under subsection (c)(2).

Summary: Okhissa Lake Rural Economic Development Land Conveyance Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture, upon a written request from the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance, to convey to it without consideration and by quitclaim deed all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 150 acres of specified National Forest System lands in Franklin County, Mississippi.
Stopping Suspicious Orders of Opioids Act

To authorize the Attorney General to suspend a controlled substances registration if there is a likelihood of a threat of diversion of a controlled substance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stopping Suspicious Orders of Opioids Act 2. Suspension of controlled substances registration Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824 (1) in subsection (c)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) (A) If the Attorney General approves a corrective action plan submitted by an applicant or registrant under paragraph (2), the applicant or registrant shall fully implement the corrective action plan not later than 30 days after the date of approval. (B) If the Attorney General does not approve a corrective action plan submitted by an applicant or registrant under paragraph (2), or the applicant or registrant fails to fully implement an approved corrective action plan by the deadline under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the Attorney General— (i) shall immediately reinstate the proceedings to deny, revoke, or suspend the registration of the applicant or registrant, if those proceedings have been discontinued or deferred; and (ii) in the case of a registrant, may immediately suspend the registration of the registrant, which suspension shall continue in effect until the conclusion of proceedings under this section, including judicial review thereof, unless sooner withdrawn by the Attorney General or dissolved by a court of competent jurisdiction. ; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) by striking substantial likelihood of an immediate threat likelihood of a threat (B) by inserting diversion of a controlled substance, serious bodily harm,

Summary: Stopping Suspicious Orders of Opioids Act This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to modify enforcement authorities of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Currently, the DEA may deny, revoke, or suspend a registration for a CSA violation. It must first issue an order to show cause which, among other things, notifies an applicant or registrant of the opportunity to submit a corrective plan (CAP). This bill specifies that if the DEA does not approve a CAP, or if an applicant or registrant fails to implement a DEA-approved CAP within 30 days, then the DEA must: (1) reinstate administrative proceedings to deny, revoke, or suspend the registration; and (2) immediately suspend the registration, in the case of a registrant. Additionally, the bill modifies the standard of review to immediately suspend a registration. 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 to likelihood of a threat.
EACH Act

To amend section 5000A 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equitable Access to Care and Health Act EACH Act 2. Additional religious exemption from health coverage responsibility requirement (a) In general Section 5000A(d)(2)(A) (A) Religious conscience exemptions (i) In general Such term shall not include any individual for any month if such individual has in effect an exemption under section 1311(d)(4)(H) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which certifies that— (I) such individual is a member of a recognized religious sect or division thereof which is described in section 1402(g)(1), and is adherent of established tenets or teachings of such sect or division as described in such section; or (II) such individual is a member of a religious sect or division thereof which is not described in section 1402(g)(1), who relies solely on a religious method of healing, and for whom the acceptance of medical health services would be inconsistent with the religious beliefs of the individual. (ii) Special rules (I) Medical health services defined For purposes of this subparagraph, the term medical health services (II) Attestation required Clause (i)(II) shall apply to an individual for months in a taxable year only if the information provided by the individual under section 1411(b)(5)(A) of such Act includes an attestation that the individual has not received medical health services during the preceding taxable year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018. (c) Construction Nothing in the amendment made by subsection (a) shall preempt any State law requiring the provision of medical treatment for children, especially those who are seriously ill.

Summary: Equitable Access to Care and Health Act or the EACH Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the religious conscience exemption under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to exempt individuals who rely solely on a religious method of healing and for whom the acceptance of medical health services would be inconsistent with their religious beliefs from the requirement to purchase and maintain minimum essential health care coverage.
A bill to repeal the funding authorization sunset and the total funding cap for the Essex National Heritage Area.

To repeal the funding authorization sunset and the total funding cap for the Essex National Heritage Area. 1. Essex National Heritage Area (a) Repeal of funding authorization sunset Section 507 of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333 (b) Repeal of total funding cap Section 508(a) of division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333

Summary: This bill permanently extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to make grants and provide other assistance for the Essex National Heritage Area in Massachusetts. The bill also repeals the limitation on the total amount of funding that may be appropriated for the heritage area.
Veteran and Beginning Farmers Technical Assistance Act

To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize the appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veteran and Beginning Farmers Technical Assistance Act 2. Appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program Section 310B(i)(4) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1932(i)(4) 2018 2023

Summary: Veteran and Beginning Farmers Technical Assistance Act This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to extend the Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas program through FY2023. (The program provides technical information and educational resources about sustainable agriculture to farmers, information providers, agriculture-related businesses, and community food organizations across the United States. It is operated by a nonprofit organization and is primarily funded through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Agriculture.)
RAPID Act

To require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a proceeding to determine whether certain activities by licensees of the Commission are undertakings under division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, or major Federal actions under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployments Act RAPID Act 2. Determination of Federal Communications Commission regarding undertakings and major Federal actions (a) Federal Communications Commission determination (1) Definitions In this section— (A) the term Commission (B) the term radio station license 47 U.S.C. 153 (b) Proceeding required Notwithstanding section 300320 of title 54, United States Code, or section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332 (1) the classes of activities of the entities to which the Commission issues radio station licenses that do not constitute an undertaking under such section 300320; and (2) the classes of activities of the entities to which the Commission issues radio station licenses that do not constitute a major Federal action under paragraph (2)(C) of such section 102.

Summary: Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployments Act or the RAPID Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to determine when the activities of radio station licensees are not subject to review under the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2018

To reauthorize programs authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2018 2. Reauthorization Section 2 of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701 (1) in subsection (c)(3)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking 2014 through 2019 2019 through 2024 (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking 2014 through 2019 2019 through 2024 (2) in subsection (j), by striking 2015 through 2019 2019 through 2024 3. Training and education Section 303(b) of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 ( 34 U.S.C. 40722(b) 2015 through 2019 2019 through 2024 4. Sexual assault forensic exam grants Section 304(d) of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 ( 34 U.S.C. 40723(d) 2015 through 2019 2019 through 2024

Summary: Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 and the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 to reauthorize through FY2024: grants under the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program; grants to provide DNA training and education for law enforcement personnel, corrections personnel, and court officers; and grants under the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Program.
Every Person Counts Act

To amend title 13, United States Code, to make clear that each decennial census, as required for the apportionment of Representatives in Congress among the several States, shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and to provide that no information regarding United States citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Every Person Counts Act 2. Census data collection (a) Requirement Section 141(b) of title 13, United States Code, is amended by striking United States United States, and shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State (b) Prohibition Section 141(a) of title 13, United States Code, is amended in the second sentence by striking as necessary as necessary, except that the Secretary may not include any question or otherwise elicit any information regarding United States citizenship or immigration status (c) Rules of construction Nothing in subsection (a) or (b) shall be construed to— (1) permit or require the exclusion from any decennial census of population (as defined in section 141(g) of title 13, United States Code) of— (A) any person on the basis of age; (B) personnel in the Armed Forces (and their dependents) serving abroad; (C) Federal employees (and their dependents) stationed abroad; or (D) any other persons outside of the United States (in addition to persons described in subparagraph (B) or (C)) who can be traced to the State of their usual place of residence, as determined by the Secretary of Commerce; or (2) affect the survey conducted by the Secretary of Commerce that is commonly referred to as the American Community Survey

Summary: Every Person Counts Act This bill modifies provisions regarding population and other census information to: (1) require that there be a tabulation of the total number of persons in each state, and (2) prohibit the Bureau of the Census from including any question or otherwise eliciting any information regarding U.S citizenship or immigration status.
A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to permanently extend the authority of the Secretary of the Army to accept and expend funds from certain entities to process permits.

To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to permanently extend the authority of the Secretary of the Army to accept and expend funds from certain entities to process permits. 1. Funding to process permits Section 214(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 ( 33 U.S.C. 2352(a) (1) by striking paragraph (3); and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively.

Summary: This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to permanently extend the authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to accept and expend funds from a nonfederal public entity, public-utility company, natural gas company, or railroad carrier to expedite the evaluation of a permit related to a project or activity for a public purpose under the jurisdiction of the Corps.
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the ability of a State to administer a permit program under that Act, and for other purposes.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the ability of a State to administer a permit program under that Act, and for other purposes. 1. State administration of certain permits under Federal Water Pollution Control Act Section 404(g) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344(g) (1) in paragraph (1), in the second sentence, by striking In addition, such State (B) Requirement In submitting a proposal to the Administrator under subparagraph (A), the State ; (2) by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through The Governor (g) State administration (1) State permit program (A) In general The Governor ; and (3) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: (C) Applications by certain State departments of transportation (i) In general A State department of transportation that has assumed the responsibilities of the Secretary of Transportation under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 (ii) Treatment For the purpose of this subsection, a reference to a State shall be deemed to include a State department of transportation described in clause (i). .

Summary: This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to allow a state that has assumed the environmental review responsibilities of the Department of Transportation under the surface transportation project delivery program to apply to the Environmental Protection Agency to administer an individual and general permit program for discharging dredge and fill material into navigable waters.