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Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify when certain academic assessments shall be administered. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Prior to 2001, Federal law required States only to test students once per grade span. (2) Following the enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, which amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Federal education policy has placed an increased emphasis on testing assessments, requiring students to undergo standardized testing every year in grades 3 through 8. (3) Reducing the frequency of federally required testing will allow more time for student learning and empower States and school districts to have more local control over the frequency of testing. (4) Students will have more time to receive one-on-one instruction and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through a well-rounded education and curriculum. (5) Moving away from the Federal practice of annually teaching to the test (6) With grade span testing, our educators will be more able to focus on those students who are most in need but who also lose the most class time preparing for annual tests. (7) Grade span testing will allow States the flexibility to develop more meaningful, tailored assessment systems that provide valid, reliable data. (8) The yearly testing currently required by Federal law should be replaced with grade span testing. 3. Academic assessments (a) Amendment Section 1111(b)(2)(B)(v)(I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(B)(v) (v) (I) in the case of mathematics and reading or language arts, be administered not less than once during— (aa) grades 3 through 5; (bb) grades 6 through 9; and (cc) grades 10 through 12; . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the first August 2 after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act This bill reduces the required frequency of student achievement tests in mathematics and reading or language arts. Currently, students must be tested in those areas against state academic content and achievement standards in each of grades three through eight. This bill instead requires that those tests be administered at least once during grades 3 through 5, grades 6 through 9, and grades 10 through 12.
Better Transparency in Information for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate to part D subsidy eligible individuals information comparing the premiums under LIS benchmark plans for such individuals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Transparency in Information for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019 2. Dissemination to Medicare part D subsidy eligible individuals of information comparing premiums of certain prescription drug plans Section 1860D–1(c)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–101(c)(3) (C) Information on premiums for subsidy eligible individuals (i) In general For plan year 2022 and each subsequent plan year, the Secretary shall disseminate to each subsidy eligible individual (as defined in section 1860D–14(a)(3)) information under this paragraph comparing premiums that would apply to such individual for prescription drug coverage under LIS benchmark plans, including, in the case of an individual enrolled in a prescription drug plan under this part, information that compares the premium that would apply if such individual were to remain enrolled in such plan to premiums that would apply if the individual were to enroll in other LIS benchmark plans. (ii) LIS benchmark plan For purposes of clause (i), the term LIS benchmark plan (I) that provides for a premium that is not more than the low-income benchmark premium amount (as defined in section 1860D–14(b)(2)) for such region; or (II) with respect to which the premium would be waived as de minimis pursuant to section 1860D–14(a)(5) for such individual. .

Summary: Better Transparency in Information for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide individuals who are eligible for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit with a comparison of premiums under certain benchmark (i.e., low-premium) plans.
Guam Cigarette Tax Enforcement Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to include Guam for purposes of statutes prohibiting trafficking in contraband cigarettes, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guam Cigarette Tax Enforcement Act 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) There are many examples of disparities within Federal law in its application to the United States territories, including within the Federal criminal code. (2) The territory of Guam has lost significant revenue due to prolific trafficking of contraband cigarettes onto the island. (3) Since Guam had increased its tobacco tax by 200 percent in 2010, local numbers have indicated that at least 98 million cigarettes are untaxed every three years, amounting to a loss of approximately $14.6 million. (4) Given its proximity to Asian countries where tobacco products, including cigarettes, are incredibly inexpensive, the propensity for cigarette trafficking leading to tax evasion is greater. (5) Without the assistance of Federal enforcement and resources, Guam remains vulnerable to cigarette trafficking and is at a high risk for tax evasion. 3. Guam included for purposes of statutes prohibiting trafficking in contraband cigarettes Section 2341 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (4), by inserting after the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam,

Summary: Guam Cigarette Tax Enforcement Act This bill extends the existing prohibition on trafficking in contraband cigarettes and contraband smokeless tobacco to Guam.
Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to provide notice to students receiving work-study assistance about potential eligibility for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act 2. Notification regarding SNAP for students receiving Federal work-study assistance Section 443 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087–53 (f) Notification regarding SNAP (1) In general An institution receiving a grant under this part shall send a notification (by email or other electronic means) to each eligible student informing the student of their potential eligibility for participation in the SNAP and the process for obtaining more information, confirming eligibility, and accessing benefits under that program. The notification shall be developed by the Secretary of Education in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, and shall include details on eligibility requirements for participation in the SNAP that a student must satisfy. The notification shall be, to the extent practicable, specific to the student’s State of residence and shall provide contact information for the local office where an application for the SNAP may be made. (2) Evidence of participation in federally financed work-study program The notification under paragraph (1) shall include an official document confirming that the recipient is an eligible student sufficient for purposes of demonstrating that the exclusion from ineligibility for participation in the SNAP under section 6(e)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(e)(4) (3) Guidance The Secretary of Education, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall provide guidance to States and institutions of higher education on how to identify and communicate with students who are likely to be eligible for the SNAP, including those eligible for a State or federally financed work-study program. (4) Definitions For purposes of this subsection: (A) The term eligible student (B) The term SNAP 7 U.S.C. 2012(t) .

Summary: Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHE) that receive grants to operate work-study programs to notify a student receiving work-study assistance that the student may be eligible for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Department of Education must provide guidance to states and IHEs on how to identify and communicate with students who are potentially eligible for SNAP.
Pell Grant Sustainability Act

To index the maximum value of Federal Pell Grants to inflation. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pell Grant Sustainability Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) From 2009 through 2018, the maximum discretionary Federal Pell Grants under section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 stayed flat while inflation was 17 percent. (2) The value of Federal Pell Grants must keep pace with students’ costs in order to fulfill their mission of enabling lower-income students to attend college. 3. Indexing Federal Pell Grants to inflation Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking through fiscal year 2017 (2) in subsection (b)(7)(C), by amending clause (iii) to read as follows: (iii) Subsequent award years (I) Award years 2018–2019 and 2019–2020 For each of the award years 2018–2019 and 2019–2020, the amount determined under this subparagraph for purposes of subparagraph (B)(iii) shall be equal to the amount determined under clause (ii) for award year 2017–2018. (II) Award year 2020–2021 and each subsequent award year For award year 2020–2021 and each subsequent award year, the amount determined under this subparagraph for purposes of subparagraph (B)(iii) shall be equal to— (aa) (AA) $6,195 or the total maximum Federal Pell Grant for the preceding award year (as determined under clause (iv)(II)), whichever is greater, increased by a percentage equal to the annual adjustment percentage for the award year for which the amount under this subparagraph is being determined; reduced by (BB) $5,135 or the maximum Federal Pell Grant for which a student was eligible for the preceding award year, as specified in the last enacted appropriation Act applicable to that year, whichever is greater; and (bb) rounded to the nearest $5. .

Summary: Pell Grant Sustainability Act This bill requires the Department of Education to calculate the award amount for Pell Grants for award year 2020–2021 and each subsequent award year by indexing the award amount to the rate of inflation.
Affordable Pricing for Taxpayer-Funded Prescription Drugs Act of 2019

To require persons who undertake Federally funded research and development of drugs to enter into reasonable pricing agreements with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Affordable Pricing for Taxpayer-Funded Prescription Drugs Act of 2019 2. Reasonable price agreement (a) In general If any Federal agency or any nonprofit entity undertakes Federally funded health care research and development and is to convey or provide a patent for a drug, biologic, or other health care technology developed through such research, such agency or entity shall not make such conveyance or provide such patent until the entity (including a nonprofit entity) that will receive such patent first agrees to a reasonable pricing agreement with the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary (b) Prohibition of discrimination (1) In general For purposes of subsection (a), any reasonable pricing formula that is utilized shall not result in discriminatory pricing for the drug, biologic, or other health care technology involved regardless of the number of bidders involved. In carrying out this subparagraph, the Secretary shall ensure that the Federal Government, with respect to the drug, biologic, or other health care technology involved, is charged an amount that is not more than the lowest amount charged to countries in the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development for the same drug, biologic, or technology, that have the largest gross domestic product with a per capita income that is not less than half the per capita income of the United States. (2) Discriminatory pricing For the purposes of paragraph (1), a cost based reasonable pricing formula that is utilized shall be considered to result in discriminatory pricing if the contract for sale of the drug, biologic, or other health care technology places a limit on supply, or employs any other measure, that has the effect of— (A) providing access to such drug, biologic, or technology on terms or conditions that are less favorable than the terms or conditions provided to a foreign purchaser (other than a charitable or humanitarian organization) of the drug, biologic, or technology; or (B) restricting access to the drug, biologic, or technology under this section. (c) Waiver No waiver shall take effect under subsection (a) before the public is given notice of the proposed waiver and provided a reasonable opportunity to comment on the proposed waiver. A decision to grant a waiver shall set out the Secretary's finding that such a waiver is in the public interest.

Summary: Affordable Pricing for Taxpayer-Funded Prescription Drugs Act of 2019 This bill prohibits federal agencies and nonprofit entities that conduct federally funded health care research from providing a patent for a drug based on such research until the entity receiving the patent enters into a reasonable pricing agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services.
Broadband Speed Act

To improve the Federal Communication Commission’s collection of broadband speed data in order to support the effective deployment of broadband services to all areas in the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Broadband Speed Act 2. Broadband speed test (a) Regulations required Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a rule that does the following: (1) Establishes an annual reporting requirement under which each provider of broadband internet access service submits to the Commission a report on broadband speed data based on a reasonable sample that is captured to demonstrate that the provider is capable of performing at the speed reported to the Commission on Form 477 or any successor report. (2) Establishes a fine for any provider that is found under paragraph (1) to have willfully or knowingly provided false data about the speeds offered. (3) Incorporates any other requirements issued by the Commission related to reporting on broadband speed data to minimize duplication. (b) Broadband speed requirement for infrastructure funding Any broadband infrastructure that is built with funding awarded on or after the date of the enactment of this Act from the Federal universal service support programs established pursuant to section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254 (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Broadband internet access service The term broadband internet access service (2) Commission The term Commission

Summary: Broadband Speed Act This bill establishes a reporting requirement for all broadband internet service providers and a capacity requirement for providers that use federal funds to construct new broadband infrastructure. Specifically, the bill requires an internet service provider to report the actual speed of the broadband it provides consumers, and it establishes a fine for any provider that has willfully or knowingly provided false data about the speed it is capable of offering. Additionally, the bill requires any new broadband infrastructure built using federal funds to provide service of at least 100 megabits per second.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2019

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for public service repayment, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2019 2. Qualifying payments (a) In general Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m) (1) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting subject to paragraph (5), has made (2) by adding at the end the following: (5) First 60 monthly payments (A) In general For the purpose of meeting the requirement under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1), the first 60 monthly payments may be payments under a repayment plan under subsection (d)(1) or (g). (B) Applicability This paragraph shall apply to borrowers who on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph have made less than 120 monthly payments under paragraph (1)(A). . (b) Notification to borrowers Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall— (1) inform each borrower of a loan made under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a (A) paragraph (5) of section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m) (B) the effect of such paragraph on loan cancellation under such section 455(m) ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m) (2) provide information to such borrowers on how to change repayment plans.

Summary: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2019 This bill revises the public service loan forgiveness program to expand the types of payments made by public service employees for Federal Direct Loans that qualify as payments under the program. Specifically, employees' first 60 monthly payments to graduated repayment plans or extended repayment plans qualify as payments under the program.
Teacher Debt Relief Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain eligibility provisions for loan forgiveness for teachers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Teacher Debt Relief Act 2. Loan forgiveness for teachers The Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 (1) in section 428J(g)(2) ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–10(g)(2) (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B); (2) in section 455(m) ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m) both this subsection and section 428J, 428K, 428L, or 460 both this subsection and section 428K or 428L (3) in section 460(g)(2) ( 20 U.S.C. 1087j(g)(2) (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B).

Summary: Teacher Debt Relief Act This bill allows an eligible teacher to use the same teaching service to qualify for both the teacher and public service loan forgiveness programs.
Transparency in Off-Campus Housing Act

To improve estimates of off-campus room and board for students at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency in Off-Campus Housing Act 2. Institutional calculations for off-campus room and board (a) Authority To prescribe regulations Section 478(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087rr(a) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking or (B) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) to prescribe— (i) at least one methodology that institutions of higher education (other than institutions that receive a waiver under clause (ii)) shall use in determining the allowance for room and board costs incurred by students described in subparagraph (A) of section 472(3) and by students described in subparagraph (D) of such section, that shall— (I) ensure that each such allowance determination is sufficient to cover reasonable room and board costs incurred by the students for whom such allowance is being determined; and (II) include the sources of information that institutions shall use in making each such allowance determination; and (ii) a process for granting institutions of higher education a waiver from the requirements of clause (i), including— (I) a requirement that each institution of higher education seeking such a waiver submit to the Secretary— (aa) a description of the methodology that the institution will use for each allowance determination described in clause (i); (bb) an assurance that each such allowance determination meets the requirements of clause (i)(I); and (cc) a demonstration that the institution will use reliable sources of information for each such allowance determination; and (II) a requirement that each institution of higher education that receives such a waiver publicly disclose on the website of the institution the methodology and sources of information used by the institution for each allowance determination described in clause (i). ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (3) Any regulation proposed by the Secretary under paragraph (1)(C) of this subsection shall not be subject to the requirements of paragraph (2). . (b) Requirement To prescribe regulations Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall issue regulations that meet the requirements of subparagraph (C) of section 478(a)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087rr(a)(1)

Summary: Transparency in Off-Campus Housing Act This bill requires the Department of Education to issue regulations prescribing a methodology that institutions of higher education shall use to determine the allowance for room and board costs incurred by students who live off-campus.