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No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2018

To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the proposed rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2018 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) immigrants and their families are a core part of our Nation; (2) their health and safety is critical to the health and safety of our communities. (3) Federal, State, and local assistance programs promote self-sufficiency by ensuring that families, including immigrant and mixed-status families, maintain their health, strength, and stability, and can continue contributing to the nation’s social and economic life; (4) the proposed rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds (5) the proposed rule would damage State and local economies while burdening health and service providers, and the Department of Homeland Security itself, in the preamble of the proposed rule, acknowledges the severe consequences of this proposal including that it could cause worse health outcomes, including increased prevalence of obesity and malnutrition, especially for pregnant or breast­feed­ing women, infants, or children decrease disposable income and increase the poverty of certain families and children, including U.S. citizen children reduced revenues for healthcare providers pharmacies companies that manufacture medical supplies or pharmaceuticals grocery retailers agricultural producers (6) the proposed rule would circumvent Congress and reverse 100 years of law and policy, restricting immigration and chilling access to services for which immigrants and their citizen family members are eligible, in a manner not authorized or contemplated by Congress. 3. Restriction on Federal funds No Federal funds (including fees) made available for any fiscal year, may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out the proposed rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds

Summary: No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2018 This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out the proposed rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds." The rule makes aliens who are likely at any time to become a public charge and receive public benefits inadmissible.
DEBRIS Act

To provide disaster relief assistance to individuals for the purpose of clearing fallen debris, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diversifying Emergency Benchmarks for the Recovery of Individuals after Storms Act DEBRIS Act 2. Federal assistance to individuals and households (a) Amendment Section 408(c)(2)(A) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5174(c)(2)(A) (1) in clause (i), by striking and (2) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii); and (3) by inserting after clause (i) the following: (ii) the removal of debris from owner-occupied private residences and property; and . (b) Applicability (1) Covered disaster defined In this subsection, the term covered disaster 42 U.S.C. 5170 (2) Applicability The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any covered disaster. (3) Resubmission of requests for assistance If a request for assistance, with respect to a covered disaster, was made under section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5174 3. Factors to be considered in major disaster declarations Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall, by rulemaking, amend the factors considered when evaluating a Governor's request for a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121

Summary: Diversifying Emergency Benchmarks for the Recovery of Individuals after Storms Act or the DEBRIS Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide disaster relief assistance to individuals for the removal of debris from owner-occupied private residences and property. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must, by rulemaking, amend the factors for evaluating a governor's request for a major disaster declaration to include the estimated cost of removing fallen debris from owner-occupied residences and property.
Modern School Threat Reporting Act of 2018

To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to States to acquire a mobile application that facilitates the reporting of school safety threats to local law enforcement agencies for use by students in secondary schools, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modern School Threat Reporting Act of 2018 2. Grants for mobile applications to report school threats (a) Authorization The Attorney General is authorized to make grants to States to acquire and make available a mobile application that facilitates the reporting of school safety threats to local law enforcement agencies for use by students in secondary schools (as such term is defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 (b) Application The chief executive of a State seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require, including— (1) the guidelines that the State will implement for use by secondary schools and local law enforcement agencies in the State related to the mobile application; and (2) a plan to deter misuse of the mobile application, including deterring the use of the application for bullying. (c) Mobile application requirements described The requirements for a mobile application described in this subsection are the following: (1) The mobile application shall enable the user enter information related to a potential threat to the physical safety of one or more students or employees of the school into the application, which shall be reported immediately to the appropriate school official and local law enforcement agency. (2) The mobile application shall enable the user to report the information described in paragraph (1) anonymously. (3) The mobile application shall provide notice to the user— (A) of the capability to report the information described in paragraph (1) anonymously; and (B) that if the user chooses to disclose his or her identity, that identifying information will be reported to the appropriate school official and local law enforcement agency, but shall, subject to applicable law, be kept confidential by such official and agency. (d) Training A State receiving a grant under this section shall develop training on the use of and response to report made through the mobile application described in subsection (c), and shall provide such training, on an annual basis, to appropriate school officials and officers and employees of law enforcement agencies. (e) Grant amount The amount of a grant made to a State under this section may not exceed $50,000.

Summary: Modern School Threat Reporting Act of 2018 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants for states to acquire a mobile application that enables students to anonymously report school safety threats to law enforcement agencies.
Fair Environmental Trade Agreements Act of 2018

To require the United States Trade Representative to certify certain trade agreements respecting labor and the environment entered into by the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Fair Environmental Trade Agreements Act of 2018 2. Limitations on procedures with respect to labor and the environment (a) Limitations on procedures with respect to labor and the environment Section 106(b) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ( 19 U.S.C. 4205(b) (7) Limitations on procedures with respect to labor and the environment The trade authorities procedures shall not apply to any implementing bill submitted with respect to a trade agreement or trade agreements entered into under section 103(b) unless upon the submission of such bill to Congress the United States Trade Representative certifies to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate that such trade agreement— (A) meets the applicable objectives with respect to labor and the environment described in section 102(b)(10); and (B) includes a mechanism or mechanisms to implement and enforce any provision in such agreement relating to labor or the environment. . (b) Effective Date Paragraph (7) of section 106(b) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ( 19 U.S.C. 4205(b) 3. Certification of certain agreements (a) Certification of certain agreements Upon the submission of an implementing bill concerning a trade agreement or trade agreements, the United States Trade Representative shall certify to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate that such trade agreement or trade agreements entered into by the United States— (1) meet the applicable objectives with respect to labor and the environment described in section 102(b)(10) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ( 19 U.S.C. 4202(b)(10) (2) include a mechanism or mechanisms to implement and enforce any provision in such agreement relating to labor or the environment. (b) Application Subsection (a) shall apply to implementing bills submitted with respect to trade agreements entered into on or after— (1) July 1, 2018, if the requirements of section 103(c)(1)(A) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ( 19 U.S.C. 4202(c)(1)(A) (2) the date set forth under section 103(c)(1)(B) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 ( 19 U.S.C. 4202(c)(1)(B) (c) Implementing bill defined In this section, the term implementing bill 19 U.S.C. 4202(b)(3)

Summary: Fair Environmental Trade Agreements Act of 2018 This bill requires the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to certify that trade agreements meet specified labor and environmental protection standards.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a new phaseout of the credit for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a new phaseout of the credit for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. 1. Phaseout of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle credit (a) In general Section 30D(e) (1) in the heading, by striking Limitation on number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit Phaseout of credit (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) Phaseout period For purposes of this subsection, the phaseout period is the period beginning with calendar year 2022. ; and (3) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles sold after December 31, 2018.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for new plug-in electric drive motor vehicles, to change the phase-out period for the credit to the period beginning with calendar year 2022. (Under current law, the credit phases out for a manufacturer's vehicles over the one-year period beginning with the second calendar quarter after the calendar quarter in which at least 200,000 qualifying vehicles manufactured by that manufacturer have been sold for use in the United States after December 31, 2009.)
Army Security Agency Monument Act

To direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans of World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam Era, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Army Security Agency Monument Act 2. Placement of monument honoring veterans of the Army Security Agency who served in the armed forces between 1945 and 1976, during World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam era (a) In general Subject to the requirements of subsection (c), the Secretary of the Army shall place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans who served in the Armed Forces between 1945 and 1976, during World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam era. (b) Design The monument placed under subsection (a) shall be based on a design approved by the Secretary of the Army and the National Army Security Agency Association. (c) Agreement for construction and maintenance The Secretary of the Army may only place a monument under subsection (a) if the Secretary enters into an agreement with the National Army Security Agency Association under which the Association agrees to pay all costs necessary for preparation of the site for the monument and to construct, install, and maintain the monument, and to such other provisions as the Secretary may require. (d) Definitions In this section, the terms World War II Korean conflict Vietnam era

Summary: Army Security Agency Monument Act This bill directs the Department of the Army to place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans if the National Army Security Agency Association agrees to certain requirements, including that the association pay the monument's site preparation, construction, and maintenance costs.
50 Votes for the Wall Act

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2019. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 50 Votes for the Wall Act 2. Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (a) Establishment of fund There is established a fund, to be known as the Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (b) Appropriation of amounts There is hereby appropriated to the Border Wall and Security Trust Fund established under subsection (a), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as the Secretary of Homeland Security may request of the Secretary of Treasury on or after October 1, 2018, up to a total of $25,000,000,000, to remain available until expended to carry out the purpose described in subsection (a). (c) Sunset The authority provided by this Act shall terminate on September 30, 2028, and the unobligated balance of any amounts in the Border Wall and Security Trust Fund on such date shall be returned to the general fund of the Treasury.

Summary: 50 Votes for the Wall Act This bill establishes the Border Wall and Security Trust Fund for funds appropriated to construct a wall (including physical barriers and associated detection technology, roads, and lighting) along the international border between the United States and Mexico by January 19, 2021. The bill provides appropriations to the fund equal to amounts requested by the Department of Homeland Security, which may not exceed a total of $25 billion. The authority provided by this bill terminates on September 30, 2028. When the authority expires, any unobligated balances in the fund must be returned to the Treasury.
Grazing Advisory Board Reauthorization Act

To amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to reauthorize grazing advisory boards. 1. Grazing advisory boards reauthorized (a) Short title This section may be cited as the Grazing Advisory Board Reauthorization Act (b) Reauthorization of grazing advisory boards Section 403(f) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1753(f) December 31, 1985 on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Grazing Advisory Board Reauthorization Act

Summary: Grazing Advisory Board Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes provisions relating to the establishment and maintenance of grazing advisory boards by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture until 10 years after the enactment of this bill.
Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act

To reinstate requirements pertaining to electronically controlled pneumatic brake systems on high-hazard flammable unit trains, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act 2. Reinstatement of requirements On and after the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act— (1) the final rule of the Department of Transportation dated September 25, 2018, and titled “Hazardous Materials: Removal of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake System Requirements for High Hazard Flammable Unit Trains” (83 Fed. Reg. 48393) shall have no force and effect; and (2) each regulation removed or otherwise amended by such final rule shall be restored and revived as if such final rule had not been issued.

Summary: Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act This bill declares that the final rule of the Department of Transportation dated September 25, 2018, and titled "Hazardous Materials: Removal of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake System Requirements for High Hazard Flammable Unit Trains" shall have no force and effect and each regulation removed or amended by such final rule shall be restored and revived as if such final rule had not been issued.
Protection from Algal Toxins Act

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection from Algal Toxins Act 2. Deadline for regulations on microcystin toxin Section 1412(b)(2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300g–1(b)(2) (D) Microcystin toxin (i) Notwithstanding any other deadline established in this subsection, not later than the date described in clause (ii), the Administrator shall publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin. (ii) The date described in this clause is date of the first final determination under paragraph (1)(B)(ii)(I) made after the date of enactment of this subparagraph. .

Summary: Protection from Algal Toxins Act This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin, which is produced by certain cyanobacteria (blue-green algae).
State Age Rating Flexibility Act of 2017

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to change the permissible age variation in health insurance premium rates. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Age Rating Flexibility Act of 2017 2. Change in permissible age variation in health insurance premium rates Section 2701(a)(1)(A)(iii) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg(a)(1)(A)(iii) Public Law 111–148 3 to 1 for adults (consistent with section 2707(c)) or, for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, 5 to 1 for adults (consistent with section 2707(c)) or such other ratio for adults (consistent with section 2707(c)) as the State involved may provide

Summary: State Age Rating Flexibility Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to increase the permissible variation based on age for health insurance premiums for coverage offered in the individual or small group market from a factor of three to a factor of five, or to a factor determined by the state. This applies to plan years starting on or after January 1, 2018.
To amend the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Canalway Act of 1996 to repeal the funding limitation.

To amend the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Canalway Act of 1996 to repeal the funding limitation. 1. Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway Section 812(a) of the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333

Summary: This bill amends the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway Act of 1996 to repeal the limitation on the total amount that may be appropriated for the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway.
Veterans BOND Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inform individuals who are eligible to enroll in the dental insurance plan administered by the Secretary of the benefits of such plan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Benefits and Options Notification of Dental Insurance Act Veterans BOND Act 2. Provision of information regarding dental insurance plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall mail to each covered individual information notifying the individual of the dental insurance plan administered by the Secretary under section 1712C of title 38, United States Code, including the benefits for dental care and treatment provided under such plan, how to enroll, and the costs of participating in the plan. (b) Covered individual In this section, the term covered individual

Summary: Veterans Benefits and Options Notification of Dental Insurance Act or the Veterans BOND Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to mail to veterans, certain survivors, and dependents notice of the dental insurance plan administered by the VA.
Crop Insurance Fairness Act of 2018

To amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to require that the Secretary of Agriculture to require a notice period with respect to certain modifications of assigned yields under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crop Insurance Fairness Act of 2018 2. Assigned yield notifications Section 196(e) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 ( 7 U.S.C. 7333(e) (1) in paragraph (3), by striking If Subject to paragraph (7), if (2) by adding at the end the following: (7) Modification of method of determining assigned yield If the Secretary modifies the method of determining assigned yield under paragraph (3), such method may not apply to the determination of assigned yield with respect to a producer under such paragraph unless— (A) the Secretary— (i) provides public notice of such modified method; and (ii) such modified method applies to a crop year not earlier than the first crop year that is at least 1 crop year after the notice described in clause (i) is made; or (B) such modified method will increase the payment amount such producer receives under this section. .

Summary: Crop Insurance Fairness Act of 2018 This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from modifying the method of determining assigned yields for the noninsured crop disaster assistance program unless: (1) USDA provides public notice of the modified method and the method does not apply earlier than the first crop year that is one year after the notice is provided; or (2) the modified method will increase the payment amount of the producer.