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Military Care Package Program Act

To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that care packages mailed to a member of the Armed Forces by any family member shall be carried at no cost to the family member, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Care Package Program Act 2. No-cost mailing of care packages to members of the Armed Forces (a) In general Chapter 34 section 3401 3402. Mailing privileges of family members of members of Armed Forces of the United States (a) A military care package shall be carried at no cost to the sender if the package— (1) is mailed to an individual who is a member of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation; (2) is mailed by a family member of such individual; and (3) is addressed to a postal facility located at an Armed Forces installation. (b) The Department of Defense shall reimburse the Postal Service for carrying out this section consistent, to the greatest extent practicable, with the requirements of the second sentence of subsection (c) and subsection (e) of section 3401. (c) This section shall be administered under such conditions, and under such regulations, as the Postal Service and the Secretary of Defense jointly may prescribe. (d) In this section— (1) the term contingency operation (2) the term family member . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3401 the following new item: 3402. Mailing privileges of family members of members of Armed Forces of the United States. .

Summary: Military Care Package Program Act This bill requires a military care package mailed by a family member to a member of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation and addressed to a postal facility located at an Armed Forces installation to be carried at no cost to the sender. The Department of Defense shall reimburse the U.S. Postal Service for carrying out this bill.
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an evaluation on the extent to which the Medicare and Medicaid programs provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an evaluation on the extent to which the Medicare and Medicaid programs provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. 1. GAO study on Medicare and Medicaid programs Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an evaluation, and submit to Congress a report, on the extent to which reasonable accommodations, as required under Federal law, are provided under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Such evaluation and report shall include information on— (1) an estimate of the number of Medicare beneficiaries and the number of Medicaid enrollees who are blind or visually impaired or would self-identify as such using available data, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Health Interview Survey or Medicare/Medicaid ICD codes or Census data or other data sources; (2) how the Medicare and Medicaid programs inform blind or visually impaired individuals that information can be available in other formats; (3) the number of complaints submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services or State Medicaid agencies claiming materials are not being provided in an accessible format and whether such a failure to provide such materials in such a format resulted in— (A) an interruption in coverage or denial in care; or (B) the failure to appeal such a denial before the specified deadline (and the number of times such a deadline had been extended); (4) how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and State Medicaid agencies identify Medicare beneficiaries and Medicaid beneficiaries who are blind or visually impaired or who self-identify as such; and (5) the accommodations that the Medicare and Medicaid programs make to ensure communications, including written materials, are accessible for the blind, visually impaired, or individuals who self-identify as such, and how individuals are informed of these options.

Summary: This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on the extent to which reasonable accommodations, as required under federal law, are provided under the Medicare and Medicaid programs to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
To designate the United States courthouse located at 323 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, North Carolina, as the "John Hervey Wheeler United States Courthouse".

To designate the United States courthouse located at 323 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, North Carolina, as the John Hervey Wheeler United States Courthouse 1. John Hervey Wheeler United States Courthouse (a) Designation The United States courthouse located at 323 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, North Carolina, shall be known and designated as the John Hervey Wheeler United States Courthouse (b) References During the period in which the facility referred to in subsection (a) is used as a Federal courthouse, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the John Hervey Wheeler United States Courthouse July 16, 2018 Reported with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill designates the U.S. courthouse located at 323 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, North Carolina, as the "John Hervey Wheeler United States Courthouse," during the period in which the facility is used as a federal courthouse.
Office of Government Ethics Independence Act of 2017

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to provide that the Director of the Office of Government Ethics may be removed only for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Office of Government Ethics Independence Act of 2017 2. Removal of Director of the Office of Government Ethics Section 401(b) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: An individual serving as Director may be removed from office only pursuant to a finding by the President of neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Not less than 30 days before the removal of a Director under this subsection, the President shall submit written notification to Congress of the intent to remove such Director and the reasons for removal.

Summary: Office of Government Ethics Independence Act of 2017 This bill amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to specify that the Director of the Office of Government Ethics may be removed only pursuant to a finding by the President of neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.
CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide greater support to students with dependents, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Reauthorization Act CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act 2. Amendments to CCAMPIS Section 419N of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070e (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking The Secretary (A) In general The Secretary ; and (ii) by adding the following: (B) Reservation The Secretary shall reserve not less than 3 percent of the funds appropriated under subsection (g) for a fiscal year to award grants under this section to Tribal Colleges and Universities (defined in section 316) that meet the requirements of this section, except that the requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection shall not be applicable to such institutions. ; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking An institution Except as provided in paragraph (1)(B), an institution (2) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: (C) Stakeholder Consultation The Secretary shall work with relevant stakeholders to determine the manner in which the data described in subparagraph (B) shall be collected in order to ensure compliance with such subparagraph. ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (3) Publication of reports Not later than 1 year after the first report is submitted under paragraph (1), as amended by the CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall publish the reports submitted under paragraph (1) for the preceding year on the public website of the Department. ; and (3) by amending subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $67,000,000 for fiscal year 2018 and each succeeding fiscal year. . 3. Report by office of postsecondary education Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education (acting through the Office of Postsecondary Education) shall report to Congress on the plans of the Department of Education to better serve postsecondary students with dependents.

Summary: Child Care Access Means Parents in School Reauthorization Act or the CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise and permanently reauthorize the Child Care Access Means Parents in School grant program.
Background Check Completion Act of 2017

To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Background Check Completion Act of 2017 2. Prohibition on firearms dealers selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check Section 922(t)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking (i) (2) by striking ; or ; and (3) by striking clause (ii).

Summary: Background Check Completion Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit a licensed gun dealer from transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person prior to completion of a background check. (Current law permits a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.)
Puerto Rico Air Cargo Industry Empowerment Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to air cargo in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Puerto Rico Air Cargo Industry Empowerment Act 2. Cargo in Alaska or Puerto Rico Section 41703(e) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the subsection heading by inserting or Puerto Rico Alaska (2) by inserting or Puerto Rico Alaska

Summary: Puerto Rico Air Cargo Industry Empowerment Act This bill modifies foreign civil aircraft regulation with respect to air cargo in Puerto Rico. Current law prohibits foreign civil aircraft from exchanging cargo in the United States unless the aircraft is specifically authorized to do so or the exchange occurs in Alaska. This bill applies air cargo regulation to Puerto Rico in the same way that it applies to Alaska. Thus, the bill allows foreign civil aircraft to stop in Puerto Rico and exchange cargo with other air carriers.
Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2017

To amend section 520E of the Public Health Service Act to require States and their designees receiving grants for development and implementation of statewide suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to collaborate with each Federally recognized Indian tribe, tribal organization, and urban Indian organization in the State. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2017 2. Collaboration with Federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations in development and implementation of statewide suicide early intervention and prevention strategies Subsection (e) of section 520E of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb–36 (4) Collaboration with Federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations As a condition on the receipt of a grant or cooperative agreement under this section for development and implementation of a statewide early intervention and prevention strategy, a State or an eligible entity designated by a State pursuant to subsection (b)(1)(B) shall agree to collaborate with each Federally recognized Indian tribe and tribal organization (as defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act) and each urban Indian organization (as defined in the Indian Health Care Improvement Act) in the State regarding such development and implementation. .

Summary: Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require a state or state-designated entity receiving support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for development and implementation of a statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategy to agree to collaborate with each of the state's federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations regarding the strategy.
To amend title 23, United States Code, to permit certain vehicles to continue to operate on an Interstate System route in the State of Kentucky.

To amend title 23, United States Code, to permit certain vehicles to continue to operate on an Interstate System route in the State of Kentucky. 1. Operation of vehicles on certain Kentucky highways Section 127(l)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) The William H. Natcher Parkway (to be designated as a spur of Interstate Route 65) from Interstate Route 65 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to United States Route 60 in Owensboro, Kentucky. .

Summary: This bill adds the William H. Natcher Parkway to a list of Kentucky highways designated as Interstate Highway System routes where vehicles that violate certain vehicle weight restrictions may still operate on the route.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the cover-over of rum excise tax revenue.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the cover-over of rum excise tax revenue. 1. Repeal of cover-over of rum excise tax revenue (a) In general Section 7652 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to taxes on spirits produced or imported into the United States after December 31, 2017.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the provision that requires revenue from excise taxes on rum imported into the United States to be covered (paid) into the treasuries of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act

To deem the compliance date for amended energy conservation standards for ceiling fan light kits to be January 21, 2020. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act 2. Compliance date for amended Energy Conservation Standards for Ceiling Fan Light Kits (a) In general The compliance date for the amended energy conservation standards established for ceiling fan light kits in the final rule entitled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Ceiling Fan Light Kits (b) Conforming changes Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall make such technical and conforming changes to any regulation, guidance document, or procedure as may be necessary to implement subsection (a).

Summary: Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act This bill makes January 21, 2020, the compliance date for the amended energy conservation standards for ceiling fan light kits, which is also the compliance date for ceiling fan standards. Currently, the compliance date for the ceiling fan light kits is January 7, 2019.
Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation Gravel Exchange Amendment Act

To more accurately identify and transfer subsurface gravel sources originally intended to be made available to the Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation in exchange for its relinquishment of related property rights. 1. Technical amendment (a) Short title This section may be cited as the Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation Gravel Exchange Amendment Act (b) Identification and transfer of gravel sources Section 3 of the Barrow Gas Field Transfer Act of 1984 ( Public Law 98–366 The foregoing conveyance to UIC shall include all right, title, and interest held by the United States to sand and gravel deposits underlying the surface estate owned by UIC contiguous to the Barrow gas fields, more particularly described as the sand and gravel deposits underlying that UIC surface estate lying within T 21N R16W, sections 7, 17–18, 19–21, and 28–29; T 21N R17W, sections 1–2, and 11–14; T 22N, R18W, sections 4, 9, and 29–32; and T 22N R19W, sections 25 and 36.

Summary: Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation Gravel Exchange Amendment Act This bill amends the Barrow Gas Field Transfer Act of 1984 with respect to the conveyance to the Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation (UIC) of all right, title, and interest held by the United States to sand and gravel underlying the surface estate owned by UIC in the Barrow gas fields and Walakpa gas discovery site. This conveyance shall include all U.S. right, title, and interest to specified sand and gravel deposits underlying the surface estate owned by UIC that are contiguous to the Barrow gas fields.
Furthering Oversight in Expired Federal Grants Act

To amend the GONE Act to provide for additional reports on the status of grant awards from agencies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Furthering Oversight in Expired Federal Grants Act 2. Additional reporting requirement (a) Additional reporting requirement Section 2(a) of the GONE Act ( Public Law 114–117 (4) Additional reporting requirement Not later than 10 days after the date of the enactment of the GONE Act Amendments Act of 2017, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall instruct the head of each agency, in coordination with the Secretary, to submit to Congress and the Secretary an annual report for calendar years 2018 through 2022 that— (A) shall be filed not later than December 31 of the applicable calendar year; and (B) complies with the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (3). . (b) Conforming amendments The GONE Act is amended— (1) in section 2(a)(2), by striking paragraph (1) paragraph (1) or (4) (2) in section 2(b)(2), by striking subsection (a)(1) subsection (a)(1) or (a)(4)

Summary: Furthering Oversight in Expired Federal Grants Act This bill amends the Grants Oversight and New Efficiency (GONE) Act to require the Office of Management and Budget to instruct each agency to submit the report required by such Act on the status of grant awards for calendar years 2018 through 2022.
Increasing Transparency in Federal Audits Act

To require the inclusion of audit information on the website required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Transparency in Federal Audits Act 2. Inclusion of audit information on USAspending.gov (a) Amendments Section 2 of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 31 U.S.C. 6101 (1) in subsection (a)(7)— (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ; and (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) search for and download the results of any audit performed pursuant to chapter 75 ; and (2) in subsection (b), by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Inclusion of audit information on website (A) In general The website described in paragraph (1) shall include the results of any audit performed pursuant to chapter 75 (B) Coordination The Secretary shall coordinate the transfer of the following: (i) The results of any audit performed pursuant to chapter 75 (ii) Any other information the Secretary determines to be necessary to meet the requirements of this paragraph. . (b) Report requirement Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General, in consultation with the Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury, shall submit to Congress either— (1) a certification that this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, have been fully implemented; or (2) if this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, have not been fully implemented, the status of such implementation, including any recommendations, as necessary. (c) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any audit conducted under chapter 75

Summary: Increasing Transparency in Federal Audits Act This bill amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to require the Office of Management and Budget's searchable website on federal awards to allow the public to search for and download the results of audits performed on non-federal entities that expend such awards. The Department of the Treasury shall coordinate the transfer of the results of any such audit. The Government Accountability Office must submit either a certification that this bill's requirements have been fully implemented or, if it has not been fully implemented, the status of such implementation.