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Common Sense Maritime and Consumer Services Protection Act

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide statutory authority for the Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services of the Federal Maritime Commission, to increase public awareness and understanding of ocean shipping services agreements and such Office, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Common Sense Maritime and Consumer Services Protection Act 2. Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services of the Federal Maritime Commission; increasing public awareness and understanding (a) Requirement Chapter 403 40108. Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services of the Federal Maritime Commission (a) Authorization of Office There shall be in the Federal Maritime Commission an Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services (in this section referred to as the Office (b) Function of Office To promote better public understanding, the Office shall seek to— (1) raise public awareness about ocean shipping agreements between carriers, use of ocean transportation intermediaries, and other shipping services; and (2) assist consumers in confidentially resolving disputes and other related matters deemed valuable to the consumer by the Commission. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis at the beginning of such chapter is further amended by adding at the end the following: 40108. Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services of the Federal Maritime Commission. .

Summary: Common Sense Maritime and Consumer Services Protection Act This bill establishes in the Federal Maritime Commission an Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services to: (1) raise public awareness about ocean shipping agreements between carriers, use of ocean transportation intermediaries, and other shipping services; and (2) assist consumers in confidentially resolving disputes and other related matters deemed valuable to the consumer by the Commission.
Historical Record Exemption Act of 2018

To authorize the Secretary of a military department to correct a military record at the request of an interested party more than 175 years after the date of the creation of the military record, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Historical Record Exemption Act of 2018 2. Correction of historical military records Section 1552(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking No (1) (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) A correction may be made under subsection (a)(1) if the Secretary concerned or a person the Secretary concerned determines has a vested interest in the military record files a request for the correction more than 175 years after the date of the creation of the military record. .

Summary: Historical Record Exemption Act of 2018 This bill authorizes a military department to correct a military record that was created more than 175 years ago if the request comes from a person with a vested interest in the record.
Allowing Working Seniors to Keep Their Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Allowing Working Seniors to Keep Their Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 2. Individuals entitled to part A of Medicare by reason of age allowed to contribute to health savings accounts (a) In general Section 223(c)(1)(B) and , and (iv) entitlement to hospital insurance benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act by reason of section 226(a) of such Act. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 223(b)(7) of such Code is amended by inserting (other than an entitlement to benefits described in subsection (c)(1)(B)(iv)) Social Security Act (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2018, in taxable years ending after such date. July 19, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Allowing Working Seniors to Keep Their Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals who are entitled to receive hospital insurance benefits under Medicare Part A because they are age 65 or older to contribute to health savings accounts.
Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2018

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the carryforward of health flexible spending arrangement account balances. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2018 2. Carryforward of health flexible spending arrangement account balances (a) In general Section 106 (h) Carryforward of health flexible spending arrangement account balances A plan shall not fail to be treated as a health flexible spending arrangement under this section or section 105 merely because such arrangement’s account balance (or any portion thereof) determined as of the end of any plan year may be carried forward to the succeeding plan year. . (b) Coordination with limitation on salary reduction contributions (1) In general Section 125(i) of such Code is amended by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3) and by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: (2) Coordination with carryforward of account balances The dollar amount otherwise in effect under paragraph (1) for any plan year shall be reduced by the excess (if any) of— (A) the amount of any account balance which is carried forward to such plan year from the preceding plan year, over (B) $500. . (2) Conforming amendments Section 125(i) of such Code is amended by striking taxable year plan year (c) Coordination with cafeteria plan limitation on deferred compensation Section 125(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Exception for health flexible spending arrangements Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a plan to the extent of amounts in a health flexible spending arrangement which may be carried forward as described in section 106(h). . (d) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after December 31, 2018. July 19, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow unused health flexible spending arrangement (FSA) account balances (or a portion of the balances) to be carried forward into the next plan year. For a year in which a balance is carried forward from the preceding year, the dollar limitation on salary reduction contributions to an FSA must be reduced by the amount by which the carried forward balance exceeds $500.
Health Savings Act of 2018

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bronze and catastrophic plans in connection with health savings accounts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Savings Act of 2018 2. Allowance of bronze and catastrophic plans in connection with health savings accounts (a) In general Section 223(c)(2) (E) Bronze and catastrophic plans treated as high deductible health plans (i) In general The term high deductible health plan (ii) Certain rules not applicable Subparagraphs (C) and (D) shall not apply with respect to any plan described in clause (i). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2018, in taxable years ending after such date. July 19, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Health Savings Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to health savings accounts (HSAs), to require the bronze and catastrophic health plans described in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to be treated as high deductible health plans, which are required to participate in an HSA.
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2018

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2018 2. Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (a) Primary functions Section 202 of Public Law 94–305 15 U.S.C. 634b (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting and the international economy economy (2) in paragraph (9), by striking complete compete (3) in paragraph (12), by striking serviced-disabled service-disabled (b) Duties Section 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 15 U.S.C. 634c (1) in paragraph 5, by striking and (2) in paragraph 6, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses. . September 12, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2019 This bill expands the primary functions and additional duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to include: (1) examining the role of small businesses in the international economy, and (2) representing the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities to contribute to regulatory and trade initiatives that may affect small businesses.
Expanding Investment in Small Businesses Act

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of the 10 per centum threshold limitation applicable to the definition of a diversified company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Investment in Small Businesses Act 2. SEC study (a) In general The Securities and Exchange Commission shall carry out a study of the 10 per centum threshold limitation applicable to the definition of a diversified company under section 5(b)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–5(b)(1) (b) Considerations In carrying out the study required under subsection (a), the Commission shall consider the following: (1) The size and number of diversified companies that are currently restricted in their ability to own more than 10 percent of the voting shares in an individual company. (2) If investing preferences of diversified companies have shifted away from companies with smaller market capitalizations. (3) The expected increase in the availability of capital to small and emerging growth companies if the threshold is increased. (4) The ability of registered funds to manage liquidity risk. (5) Any other consideration that the Commission considers necessary and appropriate for the protection of investors. (c) Solicitation of public comments In carrying out the study required under subsection (a), the Commission may solicit public comments. (d) Report Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a report to the Congress, and make such report publicly available on the website of the Commission, containing— (1) all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a); and (2) any legislative recommendations of the Commission, including any recommendation to update the 10 per centum threshold. July 31, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Expanding Investment in Small Businesses Act This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on: (1) the limitiation on shares of an individual company that a diversified investment company may own, and (2) the limitation's impact on capital formation.
Investment Adviser Regulatory Flexibility Improvement Act

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise the definitions of a small business small organization 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investment Adviser Regulatory Flexibility Improvement Act 2. Definition of small business of small organization Not later than end the of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise the definitions of a small business small organization small business small organization August 3, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Investment Adviser Regulatory Flexibility Improvement Act This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to revise the definitions of "small business" and "small organization" for the purpose of analyzing the impact of regulations promulgated under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Specifically, the SEC must provide alternative methods through which a business or organization may qualify under such definitions.
Enhancing Multi-Class Stock Disclosures Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers with a multi-class stock structure to make certain disclosures in any proxy or consent solicitation material, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act 2. Disclosure Relating to Multi-Class Share Structures Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78n (k) Disclosure for issuers with multi-class share structures (1) Disclosure The Commission shall, by rule, require each issuer with a multi-class share structure to disclose the information described in paragraph (2) in any proxy or consent solicitation material for an annual meeting of the shareholders of the issuer, or any other filing as the Commission determines appropriate. (2) Content A disclosure made under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to each person who is a director, director nominee, or named executive officer of the issuer, or who is the beneficial owner of securities with 5 percent or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors— (A) the number of shares of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors beneficially owned by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total number of the outstanding securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors; and (B) the amount of voting power held by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total combined voting power of all classes of the securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors. (3) Multi-class share structure In this subsection, the term multi-class share structure . July 31, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require an issuer with a multi-class share structure to disclose certain information regarding the voting power of specified persons.
Middle Market IPO Underwriting Cost Act

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of the direct and indirect underwriting fees, including gross spreads, for mid-sized initial public offerings. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Middle Market IPO Underwriting Cost Act 2. Study on IPO fees (a) Study The Securities and Exchange Commission, in consultation with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, shall carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings ( IPOs (1) consider the direct and indirect costs of an IPO, including— (A) fees, such as gross spreads paid to underwriters, IPO advisors, and other professionals; (B) compliance with Federal and State securities laws at the time of the IPO; and (C) such other IPO-related costs as the Commission determines appropriate; (2) compare and analyze the costs of an IPO with the costs of obtaining alternative sources of financing and of liquidity; (3) consider the impact of such costs on capital formation; (4) analyze the impact of these costs on the availability of public securities of small- and medium-sized companies to retail investors; and (5) analyze trends in IPOs over a time period the Commission determines is appropriate to analyze IPO pricing practices, considering— (A) the number of IPOs; (B) how costs for IPOs have evolved over time, including fees paid to underwriters, investment advisory firms, and other professions for services in connection with an IPO; (C) the number of brokers and dealers active in underwriting IPOs; (D) the different types of services that underwriters and related persons provide before and after a small- or medium-sized company IPO and the factors impacting underwriting costs; (E) changes in the costs and availability of investment research for small- and medium-sized companies; and (F) any other consideration the Commission considers necessary and appropriate. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 360-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a report to the Congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a) and any administrative or legislative recommendations the Commission may have. Amend the title so as to read: A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of the costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings. August 3, 2018 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Middle Market IPO Underwriting Cost Act This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on direct and indirect underwriting costs associated with initial public offerings for small- and medium-sized companies.
Divisional Realignment for the Eastern District of Arkansas Act of 2018

To amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the composition of the Eastern judicial district of Arkansas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Divisional Realignment for the Eastern District of Arkansas Act of 2018 2. Realignment of the eastern district of Arkansas Section 83(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: Eastern District (a) The Eastern District comprises three divisions. (1) The Central Division comprises the counties of Cleburne, Cleveland, Conway, Dallas, Drew, Faulkner, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln, Lonoke, Perry, Pope Prairie, Pulaski, Saline, Stone, Van Buren, White, and Yell. Court for the Central Division shall be held at Little Rock. (2) The Delta Division comprises the counties of Arkansas, Chicot, Crittenden, Desha, Lee, Monroe, Phillips, and St. Francis. Court for the Delta Division shall be held at Helena. (3) The Northern Division comprises the counties of Clay, Craighead, Cross, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett, Randolph, Sharp, and Woodruff. Court for the Northern Division shall be held at Jonesboro. . 3. Effective date This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Divisional Realignment for the Eastern District of Arkansas Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal judicial code to consolidate the five existing divisions in the Eastern District of Arkansas into three divisions.
Advancing Procurement Technical Assistance Centers Act

To require the Secretary of Defense to recognize associations of procurement technical assistance centers under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Advancing Procurement Technical Assistance Centers Act 2. Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (a) Authorization To form association Procurement Technical Assistance Centers are authorized to form an association to pursue matters of common concern. (b) Recognition by Secretary of Defense If more than a majority of the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers which are operating pursuant to agreements with the Department of Defense are members of such an association, the Secretary of Defense is authorized and directed to— (1) recognize the existence and activities of such an association; and (2) consult with it and develop documents— (A) announcing the annual scope of activities pursuant to this section; (B) requesting proposals to deliver assistance as provided in this section; and (C) governing the general operations and administration of the Procurement Technical Assistance Program, specifically including the development of regulations and a uniform negotiated cooperative agreement for use on an annual basis when entering into individual negotiated agreements with Procurement Technical Assistance Centers.

Summary: Advancing Procurement Technical Assistance Centers Act This bill authorizes Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (i.e., entities that help businesses obtain and perform defense contracts) to form an association to pursue common interests. If more than a majority of centers form an association, the Department of Defense shall recognize the association and work with it in various capacities.
Patient Fairness and Relief Act of 2017

To authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale health insurance coverage offered in the individual market before the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Fairness and Relief Act of 2017 2. Extending option to continue pre-ACA coverage (a) In general Notwithstanding any provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (including any amendment made by such Act or by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010), a health insurance issuer that had in effect health insurance coverage in the individual market as of January 1, 2013, and has continued such coverage through January 1, 2017, under CCIIO guidance (as defined in subsection (c)) may renew and continue to offer such coverage for sale on and after the date of the enactment of this Act in the individual market outside of an Exchange established under section 1311 or 1321 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031 (b) Treatment as grandfathered health plan in satisfaction of minimum essential coverage Health insurance coverage described in subsection (a) shall be treated as a grandfathered health plan for purposes of the amendment made by section 1501(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (c) CCIIO guidance defined In this section, the term CCIIO guidance Insurance Standards Bulletin Series—INFORMATION—Extension of Transitional Policy through Calendar Year 2017

Summary: Patient Fairness and Relief Act of 2017 This bill permits a health insurer that had in effect certain health insurance coverage in the individual market from January 1, 2013, through January 1, 2017, to continue to offer the coverage in the individual market outside of health insurance exchanges. This applies to coverage under the transitional policy of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (Coverage under that policy does not need to comply with certain Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requirements, including guaranteed renewability and coverage for preexisting conditions.) This coverage is treated as a grandfathered health plan and thus fulfills an individual's requirement to maintain minimum essential coverage.