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STABLE GENIUS Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the principal campaign committee of a candidate in a general election for the office of President to file a certification that the candidate has undergone a medical examination conducted by a medical office under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Navy. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Standardizing Testing and Accountability Before Large Elections Giving Electors Necessary Information for Unobstructed Selection Act STABLE GENIUS Act 2. Medical examination of presidential candidates (a) Requiring principal campaign committee To certify that candidate has undergone examination Section 304 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30104 (j) Certification of medical examination of presidential candidate (1) Requiring filing of certification The principal campaign committee of a candidate for election for the office of President shall file a report with the Commission under this section containing— (A) a certification that a medical office under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Navy conducted a medical examination of the candidate after the candidate won the nomination of a political party to run as a candidate in the general election for such office; and (B) the results of such medical examination. (2) Deadline A principal campaign committee of a candidate for election for the office of President shall file the report required under paragraph (1) not later than 21 days after the date on which the candidate won the political party’s nomination to run as a candidate in the general election. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to the general election for the office of President held in November 2020 and each succeeding general election for such office.

Summary: Standardizing Testing and Accountability Before Large Elections Giving Electors Necessary Information for Unobstructed Selection Act or the STABLE GENIUS Act This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the principal campaign committee of a candidate for President to file a report with the Election Assistance Commission containing the results of a medical examination of the candidate conducted by a medical office under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Navy after the candidate won the nomination of a political party.
Emancipation National Historic Trail Act

To designate the Emancipation National Historic Trail, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emancipation National Historic Trail Act 2. Designation of Emancipation National Historic Trail (a) Designation of Emancipation National Historic Trail Section 5(a) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a) (__) Emancipation National Historic Trail (A) In general Notwithstanding the results of the study conducted under subsection (c)(__), the Emancipation National Historic Trail, extending approximately 51 miles from the Osterman Building and Reedy Chapel in Galveston, Texas, along Texas State Highway 3 and Interstate Highway 45 North, to Freedmen’s Town and Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas, following the migration route taken by newly freed slaves and other persons of African descent from the major 19th century seaport town of Galveston to the burgeoning community of Freedmen’s Town, located in the 4th Ward of Houston, Texas. (B) Administration The trail shall be administered by the National Park Service, in cooperation with the relevant Federal, State, and local authorities. (C) Map The Secretary of the Interior shall make the map described in section 5(c)(__)(B) available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Secretary. . (b) Study of Emancipation National Historic Trail Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(c) (__) (A) In general The Emancipation National Historic Trail, extending approximately 51 miles from the Osterman Building and Reedy Chapel in Galveston, Texas, along Texas State Highway 3 and Interstate Highway 45 North, to Freedmen’s Town and Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas. (B) Map The Secretary of the Interior shall include in the study a map of the trail described in subparagraph (A). (C) Completion date The study shall be completed not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph. . (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized $5,000,000 for purposes of this Act. (d) Date of enactment of designation Subsection (a) shall be enacted upon the date that the study required by the amendment made in subsection (b) has been submitted to Congress.

Summary: Emancipation National Historic Trail Act This bill designates the Emancipation National Historic Trail, which extends approximately 51 miles and follows the migration route taken by newly freed slaves and other persons of African descent from Galveston, Texas, to Houston, Texas.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny a deduction for severance payments made in connection with sexual misconduct.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny a deduction for severance payments made in connection with sexual misconduct. 1. Denial of deduction for severance payments made in connection with sexual misconduct (a) In general Section 162 (q) Denial of deduction for severance payments made in connection with sexual misconduct No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount paid or incurred to any employee in connection with the termination of employment of such employee if a factor in such termination was sexual assault, sexual harassment, or any other sexual misconduct by such employee. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the deduction for trade and business expenses, to deny a deduction for payments made to any employee in connection with the termination of employment if a factor in the termination was sexual assault, sexual harassment, or any other sexual misconduct by the employee.
Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to provide a written report, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act 2. Vice Chairman for Supervision report requirement Paragraph (12) of section 10 of the Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 247b (1) by redesignating such paragraph as paragraph (11); and (2) in such paragraph— (A) by striking shall appear shall provide written testimony and appear (B) by adding at the end the following: If, at the time of any appearance described in this paragraph, the position of Vice Chairman for Supervision is vacant, the Chairman or their designee shall appear instead and provide the required written testimony. September 26, 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: Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Reserve Act to require the Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Federal Reserve Board to provide a written testimony on board efforts regarding the supervision of certain financial institutions. If such position is vacant, another specified representative of the board must testify.
Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act 2. Bringing the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process (a) In general The Federal Reserve Act is amended by inserting after section 11B the following: 11C. Appropriations requirement for non-monetary policy related administrative costs (a) Appropriations requirement (1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks may only incur obligations or allow and pay expenses with respect to non-monetary policy related administrative costs pursuant to an appropriations Act. (2) Offsetting collections Assessments and other fees described under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year— (A) shall be deposited and credited as offsetting collections to the account providing appropriations to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; and (B) shall not be collected for any fiscal year except to the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts. (3) Limitation This subsection shall only apply to the non-monetary policy related administrative costs of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. (b) Definitions For purposes of this section: (1) Monetary policy The term monetary policy (2) Non-monetary policy related administrative costs The term non-monetary policy related administrative costs (A) direct operating expenses for supervising and regulating entities supervised and regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, including conducting examinations, conducting stress tests, communicating with the entities regarding supervisory matters and laws, and regulations; (B) operating expenses for activities integral to carrying out supervisory and regulatory responsibilities, such as training staff in the supervisory function, research and analysis functions including library subscription services, and collecting and processing regulatory reports filed by supervised institutions; and (C) support, overhead, and pension expenses related to the items described under subparagraphs (A) and (B). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2018.

Summary: Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act This bill amends the Federal Reserve Act to subject the nonmonetary policy-related administrative costs of the Federal Reserve Board to the congressional appropriations process.
Federal Reserve Blackout Improvement Act

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to establish a blackout period for public communications by the Federal Open Market Committee, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Reserve Blackout Improvement Act 2. Federal Open Market Committee blackout period Section 12A of the Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 263 (d) Blackout period (1) In general During a blackout period, the only public communications that may be made by members and staff of the Committee with respect to macroeconomic or financial developments or about current or prospective monetary policy issues are the following: (A) The dissemination of published data, surveys, and reports that have been cleared for publication by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. (B) Answers to technical questions specific to a data release. (C) Communications with respect to the prudential or supervisory functions of the Board of Governors. (2) Blackout period defined For purposes of this subsection, and with respect to a meeting of the Committee described under subsection (a), the term blackout period (A) begins immediately after midnight on the day that is one week prior to the date on which such meeting takes place; and (B) ends at midnight on the day after the date on which such meeting takes place. (3) Exemption for chairman of the board of governors Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from participating in or issuing public communications. .

Summary: Federal Reserve Blackout Improvement Act This bill amends the Federal Reserve Act to restrict the types of public communications that Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members and staff may make regarding financial developments or monetary policy during a "blackout period" (i.e., a period extending from approximately one week before an FOMC meeting to approximately one day afterwards).
Fully Informed District Bank Act

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to modify the appointment process for presidents of Federal Reserve Banks. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fully Informed District Bank Act 2. Amendment to appointment of presidents of Federal Reserve Banks The fifth subparagraph of the fourth undesignated paragraph of section 4 of the Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 341 Class B and Class C directors board of directors

Summary: Fully Informed District Bank Act This bill amends the Federal Reserve Act to modify the appointment processes for presidents and first vice presidents of Federal Reserve banks. Specifically, Class A directors (representatives of the banking industry) on a bank's board may vote on such appointments, as may, under current law, Class B and Class C directors (representatives of the public).
FOMC Representation Improvement Act

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to revise the membership of Federal Open Market Committee, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FOMC Representation Improvement Act 2. Membership of Federal Open Market Committee Section 12A(a) of the Federal Reserve Act ( 12 U.S.C. 263(a) (1) in the first sentence, by striking five representatives of the Federal Reserve banks to be selected as hereinafter provided one representative from each of the Federal Reserve banks (2) in the second sentence, by striking and, beginning San Francisco (3) by striking the third and fourth sentences.

Summary: FOMC Representation Improvement Act This bill amends the Federal Reserve Act to revise the membership of the Federal Open Market Committee.
To require the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities.

To require the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities. 1. Zip codes Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP code for, as nearly as practicable, each of the following communities: (1) Ocoee, Florida. (2) Oakland, Florida.

Summary: This bill requires the U. S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code for each of the communities of Ocoee and Oakland, Florida.
Space Debris Removal Act

To require the pursuit of technologies to remove space debris. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Space Debris Removal Act 2. Orbital debris removal technologies Section 31501 of title 51, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 31501. Orbital debris The Administrator, in conjunction with the heads of other Federal agencies, shall take steps to develop or acquire technologies and policies that will enable the Administration to decrease the risks associated with and remove orbital debris. .

Summary: Space Debris Removal Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in conjunction with other federal agencies, to develop or acquire technologies and policies to remove orbital debris.
Improving Access to Traditional Banking Act of 2018

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish an Office for Under-Banked and Un-Banked Consumers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Traditional Banking Act of 2018 2. Office for Under-Banked and Un-Banked Consumers Section 1013 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5493 (i) Office for Under-Banked and Un-Banked Consumers (1) Establishment Before the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of the subsection, the Bureau shall establish an Office for Under-Banked and Un-Banked Consumers (hereinafter referred to as the Office (2) Duties The Office shall— (A) conduct research to identify any causes and challenges contributing to the decision of individuals who, and households that, choose not to initiate or maintain on-going and sustainable relationships with depository institutions, including consulting with trade associations representing minority depository institutions, and organizations representing the interests of traditionally underserved consumers and communities, and organizations representing the interests of consumers, particularly low- and moderate-income individuals, civil rights groups, community groups, and consumer advocates, about this matter; (B) identify best practices, develop and implement strategies to increase the participation of under-banked and un-banked consumers in the banking system; and (C) submit a report to Congress, within two years of the establishment of the Office and annually thereafter, that identifies any factors impeding the ability to, or limiting the option for, individuals or households to have access to on-going and sustainable relationships with depository institutions to meet their financial needs, discusses any regulatory, legal, or structural barriers to enhancing participation of under-banked and un-banked consumers with depository institutions, and contains regulatory and legislative recommendations to promote better participation for all consumers with the banking system. .

Summary: Improving Access to Traditional Banking Act of 2018 This bill amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau the Office for Under-Banked and Un-Banked Consumers. The office must, in part: (1) report on impeding factors for individuals and families that do not participate in the banking system, and (2) develop strategies to increase such participation.
Prevent Crime and Terrorism Act of 2018

To amend the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit the removal of certain items under category I, II, or III of the United States Munitions List for purposes of transferring the item to or controlling the item under any portion of the Commerce Control List of dual-use items in the Export Administration Regulations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevent Crime and Terrorism Act of 2018 2. Prohibition on removal of certain items under categories I, II, and III of the United States Munitions List (a) In general Section 38(f)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2778(f)(1) (1) by striking (f)(1) The President (f)(1)(A) The President (2) in the third sentence, by striking The President Subject to subparagraph (B), the President (3) by adding at the end the following: (B) (i) The President may not remove any item described in clause (ii) for purposes of transferring the item to or controlling the item under any portion of the Commerce Control List of dual-use items in the Export Administration Regulations (as such term is defined by subsection (k)(3)). (ii) The items described in this clause are items included in category I, II, or III of the United States Munitions List, as in effect on January 10, 2017, and designated as— (I) significant military equipment; (II) components, parts, accessories, or attachments of significant military equipment; (III) flame throwers specifically designed or modified for military application; or (IV) apparatus or devices for launching or delivering ordnance. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to items controlled under category I, II, or III of the United States Munitions List on or after such date of enactment.

Summary: Prevent Crime and Terrorism Act of 2018 This bill amends the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit the President from removing any of the following items under category I, II, or III (firearms, armament, ammunition) of the United States Munitions List in order to transfer them to the Commerce Control List: (1) significant military equipment or their components, parts, or accessories; (2) flame throwers designed or modified for military application; or (3) devices for launching or delivering ordnance. Such items are currently under Department of State jurisdiction.
Safer Streets Act of 2018

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safer Streets Act of 2018 2. Grant program Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10101 NN Grants for jurisdictions with high rates of violent crime 3201. In general The Attorney General shall, each fiscal year, make grants to eligible units of local government. 3202. Eligibility and incentives To be eligible for a grant under this part, a unit of local government shall submit to the Attorney General information establishing that the rate of occurrence of violent crime within that unit of local government is 2 times or more the national violent crime rate. Of any amounts made available for grants under this part for a fiscal year— (1) 50 percent of such amounts shall be for grants, of an equal amount to each, to units of local government for which such rate of occurrence is 4 times the national violent crime rate or higher; (2) 20 percent of such amounts shall be for grants, of an equal amount to each, to units of local government for which such rate of occurrence is 3 times the national violent crime rate or higher; (3) 10 percent of such amounts shall be for grants, of an equal amount to each, to all other eligible units of local government; and (4) remaining amounts shall be for emergency grants to such units of local government as the Attorney General determines appropriate. 3203. Administrative costs Not more than 10 percent of a grant made under this part may be used for costs incurred to administer such grant. 3204. Use of funds Amounts made available as a grant under this part may be used by a grantee for law enforcement purposes including— (1) hiring additional law enforcement officers; (2) investing in surveillance equipment; and (3) prevention programs. 3205. Emergency assistance Any unit of local government that experiences, for a fiscal year, an increase of 10 percent in the rate of occurrence in violent crime over the preceding fiscal year, shall be eligible for an additional amount equal to 10 percent of the amount otherwise available under this part. 3206. Definition The term violent crime .

Summary: Safer Streets Act of 2018 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to direct the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to award grants to local governments with high rates of violent crime to support law enforcement efforts such as hiring additional officers, acquiring surveillance equipment, and promoting prevention programs.