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No Work, No Pay Act of 2018

To prohibit the pay of Members of Congress during periods in which a Government shutdown is in effect, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Work, No Pay Act of 2018 2. Prohibiting pay of Members of Congress in response to government shutdown (a) Prohibition of Pay If on any day during a pay period a Government shutdown is in effect, the payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall exclude from the payments otherwise required to be made with respect to that pay period for the compensation of each Member of Congress who serves in that House of Congress an amount equal to the product of— (1) an amount equal to one day’s worth of pay under the annual rate of pay applicable to the Member under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501 (2) the number of 24-hour periods during which the Government shutdown is in effect which occur during the pay period. (b) Role of Secretary of the Treasury The Secretary of the Treasury shall provide the payroll administrators of the Houses of Congress with such assistance as may be necessary to enable the payroll administrators to carry out this section. (c) Payroll administrator defined In this section, the payroll administrator (1) in the case of the House of Representatives, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, or an employee of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer who is designated by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out this section; and (2) in the case of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out this section. (d) Effective date This section shall apply with respect to days occurring during the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress and each succeeding Congress. 3. Determination of Government shutdown For purposes of this Act, a Government shutdown shall be considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution. 4. Member of Congress defined In this Act, the term Member of Congress 2 U.S.C. 4501

Summary: No Work, No Pay Act of 2018 This bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid during a government shutdown, beginning with the 116th Congress.
End The Shutdown Act of 2018

Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. 101. The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (division D of Public Law 115–56 (1) by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting January 23, 2018 (2) by adding after section 147 the following: 148. Funds appropriated by the Department of Defense Missile Defeat and Defense Enhancements Appropriations Act, 2018 (division B of Public Law 115–96 50 U.S.C. 3094(a)(1) 149. Amounts made available by section 101 for Department of Agriculture—Food and Nutrition Service—Child Nutrition Programs Public Law 111–80 150. Amounts made available by section 101 for National Aeronautics and Space Administration—Exploration 151. Amounts made available by section 101 for Department of Energy—Energy Programs—Office of the Inspector General 152. Amounts made available by section 101 for Small Business Administration—Business Loans Program Account 15 U.S.C. 636(a) 153. For an additional amount for the Small Business Administration—Disaster Loans Program Account Provided Provided further 154. For 2018, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may make temporary adjustments to the Section 8 housing choice voucher annual renewal funding allocations and administrative fee eligibility determinations for public housing agencies in an area for which the President declared a disaster in 2017 or 2018 under title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 . 102. The Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (division A of Public Law 115–96 This Act may be cited as the End The Shutdown Act of 2018

Summary: End The Shutdown Act of 2018 This bill amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to extend the expiration date of the FY2018 Continuing Resolution (CR) from January 19, 2018, to January 23, 2018. The bill provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of January 23, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It ends the government shutdown that began when the existing CR expired because none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. The bill also provides funding flexibility or additional funding for specified accounts within the Department of Defense, the Department of Agriculture, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Energy, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
End The Shutdown Act of 2018

Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. 101. The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (division D of Public Law 115–56 (1) by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting January 26, 2018 (2) by adding after section 147 the following: 148. Funds appropriated by the Department of Defense Missile Defeat and Defense Enhancements Appropriations Act, 2018 (division B of Public Law 115–96 50 U.S.C. 3094(a)(1) 149. Amounts made available by section 101 for Department of Agriculture—Food and Nutrition Service—Child Nutrition Programs Public Law 111–80 150. Amounts made available by section 101 for National Aeronautics and Space Administration—Exploration 151. Amounts made available by section 101 for Department of Energy—Energy Programs—Office of the Inspector General 152. Amounts made available by section 101 for Small Business Administration—Business Loans Program Account 15 U.S.C. 636(a) 153. For an additional amount for the Small Business Administration—Disaster Loans Program Account Provided Provided further 154. For 2018, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may make temporary adjustments to the Section 8 housing choice voucher annual renewal funding allocations and administrative fee eligibility determinations for public housing agencies in an area for which the President declared a disaster in 2017 or 2018 under title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 . 102. The Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (division A of Public Law 115–96 This Act may be cited as the End The Shutdown Act of 2018

Summary: End The Shutdown Act of 2018 This bill amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to extend the expiration date of the FY2018 Continuing Resolution (CR) from January 19, 2018, to January 26, 2018. The bill provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of January 26, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It ends the government shutdown that began when the existing CR expired because none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. The bill also provides funding flexibility or additional funding for specified accounts within the Department of Defense, the Department of Agriculture, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Energy, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Low-Wage Federal Contractor Employee Back Pay Act of 2018

To provide for the compensation of Federal contractor employees that may be placed on unpaid leave as a result of the Federal Government shutdown, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Low-Wage Federal Contractor Employee Back Pay Act of 2018 2. Compensation for furloughed Federal contractor employees Title VII of Division E of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 ( Public Law 115–31 750. If a Federal contractor that provides retail, food, custodial, or security services to the Federal Government places the employees of such contractor on unpaid leave as a result of any lapse in appropriations which begins in fiscal year 2018, the Government shall provide compensation to such employees at their standard rate of compensation for the period of such lapse. .

Summary: Low-Wage Federal Contractor Employee Back Pay Act of 2018 This bill amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 to require the federal government to compensate employees of federal contractors that provide retail, food, custodial, or security services who are placed on unpaid leave as a result of a lapse in appropriations beginning in FY2018.
Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2018

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct an annual inquiry on the availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2018 2. Annual inquiry on deployment of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts Title I of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 151 13. Annual inquiry on deployment of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts (a) In general The Commission shall, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, initiate a notice of inquiry concerning the availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts and shall complete the inquiry not later than 180 days after its initiation. In the inquiry, the Commission shall determine whether advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed in broadband deserts in a reasonable and timely fashion, including the extent to which digital redlining is occurring. If the Commission determines that advanced telecommunications capability is not being deployed in broadband deserts in a reasonable and timely fashion, it shall take immediate action to accelerate deployment of such capability in broadband deserts by removing barriers to infrastructure investment and by promoting competition in the telecommunications market. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Advanced telecommunications capability The term advanced telecommunications capability 47 U.S.C. 1302 (2) Broadband desert The term broadband desert (A) that is located in an urban area; and (B) in which fewer than 33 percent of end-user premises (as defined by the Commission for purposes of Form 477) do not have access to advanced telecommunications capability. (3) Digital redlining The term digital redlining (4) Urban area The term urban area .

Summary: Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2018 This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct an annual inquiry on the availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts, including whether such capability is being deployed in a reasonable and timely fashion and, if not, take immediate action to accelerate deployment of such capability by removing barriers to infrastructure investment and promoting competition. The term "broadband desert" means a census block in an urban area in which fewer than 33% of end-user premises do not have access to advanced telecommunications capability.
Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid by a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2017 2. Credit for State licensure and certification costs of military spouses arising by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of the member of the Armed Forces to another State (a) In general Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 30E. State licensure and certification costs of military spouse arising from transfer of member of Armed Forces to another State (a) In general In the case of an eligible individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the qualified relicensing costs of such individual which are paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year. (b) Maximum credit The credit allowed by this section with respect to each change of duty station shall not exceed $500. (c) Definitions For purposes of this section— (1) Eligible individual The term eligible individual (A) who is married to a member of the Armed Forces of the United States at the time that the member moves to another State under a permanent change of station order, and (B) who moves to such other State with such member. (2) Qualified relicensing costs The term qualified relicensing costs (A) which are for a license or certification required by the State referred to in paragraph (1) to engage in the profession that such individual engaged in while within the State from which the individual moved, and (B) which are paid or incurred during the period beginning on the date that the orders referred to in paragraph (1)(A) are issued and ending on the date which is 1 year after the reporting date specified in such orders. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such subpart A is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 30D the following new item: Sec. 30E. State licensure and certification costs of military spouse arising from transfer of member of Armed Forces to another State. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.

Summary: Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces (military spouse) who moves with such member to another state under a permanent change of station order a tax credit for up to $500 of qualified relicensing costs incurred by such spouse. The bill defines "qualified relicensing costs" as costs for a state license or certification to engage in the profession that such military spouse engaged in while residing in the former state.
To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware.

To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware. 1. Replacement of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Map (a) In general The map subtitled Delaware Seashore Unit DE–07P, North Bethany Beach Unit H01 Coastal Barrier Resources System 16 U.S.C. 3503(a) Delaware Seashore Unit DE–07/DE–07P, North Bethany Beach Unit H01 (b) Availability The Secretary of the Interior shall keep the replacement map referred to in subsection (a) on file and available for inspection in accordance with section 4(b) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(b)

Summary: This bill modifies certain boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Units located in Sussex County, Delaware.
Family Cord Blood Banking Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat amounts paid for private umbilical cord blood or umbilical cord tissue, or placental blood or placental tissue, banking services as medical care expenses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Family Cord Blood Banking Act 2. Amounts paid for private umbilical cord blood or umbilical cord tissue, or placental blood or placental tissue, banking services treated as medical care expenses (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 213(d) or , or (E) for private umbilical cord blood or umbilical cord tissue, or placental blood or placental tissue, banking services provided by any accredited bank which is in compliance with the regulations under section 361 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 264 . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Family Cord Blood Banking Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat the cost of private umbilical cord blood or tissue, or placental blood or tissue, banking services as a medical care expense for purposes of the tax deduction for medical expenses.
Permanent Tax Cuts for Americans Act

To make permanent certain provisions of Public Law 115–97 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanent Tax Cuts for Americans Act 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the constraints of the budget reconciliation process in the Senate required law makers to sunset certain provisions of Public Law 115–97 (2) such provisions included those found within subtitles A and B of such Public Law dealing with the taxation of individuals; (3) making such provisions permanent will provide future tax relief for individual taxpayers across the United States; and (4) instead of waiting until the expiration of such provisions, Congress should act immediately to give certainty to taxpayers. 3. Certain provisions made permanent Any provision of subtitle A or B of Public Law 115–97

Summary: Permanent Tax Cuts for Americans Act This bill makes permanent the provisions of subtitle A (Individual Tax Reform) and subtitle B (Alternative Minimum Tax) of P.L. 115-97 (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) that are currently scheduled to terminate on December 31, 2025.
Safe COAST Act

To provide that the production safety systems rule and the well control rule in section 250 of title 30, Code of Federal Regulations, shall have the same force and effect of law as if such rules had been enacted by an Act of Congress, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Coasts, Oceans, And Seaside Towns Act Safe COAST Act 2. Force and effect of production safety systems rule and the well control rule Subparts D, E, F, G, H, and Q of section 250 of title 30, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on January 1, 2018), shall have the same force and effect of law as if such subparts had been enacted by an Act of Congress. 3. Study on BSEE offshore oil and gas operations inspection program The Secretary of the Interior shall contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to complete, not later than 21 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the study entitled Review and Update of Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Inspection Program

Summary: Safe Coasts, Oceans, And Seaside Towns Act or the Safe COAST Act This bill provides statutory authority for specified safety regulations that govern offshore oil and gas production in the Outer Continental Shelf and provide protections for human, marine, and coastal environments. The Department of the Interior must contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to complete the study titled "Review and Update of Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Inspection Program" within 21 months.
LEOSA Training Extension Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide States with limited authority to reduce the frequency with which qualified law enforcement officers must meet firearm training standards in order to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the LEOSA Training Extension Act 2. Limited authority of States to reduce frequency with which qualified law enforcement officers must meet firearm training standards in order to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm Section 926C(c)(4) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking 12-month period period of 12 months (or, at the option of the State under the law of which the former agency of the individual operates, such greater number of months, not exceeding 36, as the State may by law provide)

Summary: LEOSA Training Extension Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to permit states to reduce the frequency (currently, once during the most recent 12-month period) with which a retired law enforcement officer must meet firearms training standards to be certified to carry a concealed firearm across state lines.
Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2018

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend authorities relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2018 2. Extension of authorities relating to homeless veterans (a) Extension of authority for homeless veterans reintegration programs Section 2021(e)(1)(F) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 2018 2019 (b) Extension of authority for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children reintegration program Section 2021A(f)(1) of such title is amended by striking 2018 2019 (c) Extension of authority To provide referral and counseling services for certain veterans at risk of homelessness Section 2023(d) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2018 September 30, 2019 (d) Extension of authority for treatment and rehabilitation services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans (1) General treatment Section 2031(b) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2019 September 30, 2020 (2) Additional services at certain locations Section 2033(d) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2019 September 30, 2020 (e) Extension of authority To provide housing assistance for homeless veterans Section 2041(c) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2018 September 30, 2019 (f) Extension of authority To provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-Income veteran families in permanent housing Section 2044(e)(1)(F) of such title is amended by striking 2019 2020 (g) Extension of authority for grant program for homeless veterans with special needs Section 2061(d)(1) of such title is amended by striking 2019 2020 (h) Extension of authority for the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans Section 2066(d) of such title is amended by striking December 31, 2018 December 31, 2019

Summary: Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2018 This bill extends through FY2019 authority for the following Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs: homeless veterans reintegration programs, the homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children reintegration program, referral and counseling services for certain veterans at risk of homelessness, treatment and rehabilitation services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans, and the grant program for homeless veterans with special needs. The bill extends through FY2020 authority for the following VA programs: housing assistance for homeless veterans, and financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing. The bill extends through 2019 authority for the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans.