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Shop Rx Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plan sponsors to include real-time benefit information as part of such sponsor’s electronic prescription program under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shop Rx Act of 2019 2. Requiring prescription drug plan sponsors to include real-time benefit information as part of such sponsor’s electronic prescription program under the Medicare program Section 1860D–4(e)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104(e)(2) (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking To the extent Except as provided in subparagraph (F), to the extent (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) Real-time benefit information (i) In general Not later than January 1, 2021, the program shall provide for the real-time electronic transmission to prescribing health care professionals, using technology capable of integrating with such professionals’ electronic prescribing and electronic health record systems, of individual-specific formulary and benefit information under a prescription drug plan with respect to an individual enrolled in such plan. Such information shall include, with respect to the prescribing of a covered part D drug to such individual, the following: (I) A description of any clinically appropriate alternatives to such drug included in the formulary of such plan. (II) Information relating to applicable cost-sharing requirements for such drug and such alternatives, including a description of any variance in such requirements based on the pharmacy dispensing such drug or such alternatives. (III) Information relating to any prior authorization or other utilization management requirements applicable to such drug and such alternatives within the formulary of such plan. (ii) Special rule for 2021 The program shall be deemed to be in compliance with clause (i) for 2021 if the program complies with the provisions of section 423.160(b)(7) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), for such year. .

Summary: Shop Rx Act of 2019 This bill provides statutory authority for certain provisions of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule titled "Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses," published on May 23, 2019. The rule requires, in part, Medicare prescription drug plan sponsors to implement an electronic, real-time benefit tool that is capable of integrating with at least one prescriber's electronic prescribing system or electronic health record. The tool must provide prescribers with patient-specific, real-time formulary and benefit information, including information regarding cost-sharing, formulary alternatives, and utilization management requirements. The rule takes effect January 1, 2021.
COAST Anti-Drilling Act

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf in the Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Atlantic, Straits of Florida, and Eastern Gulf of Mexico planning areas. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act COAST Anti-Drilling Act 2. Prohibition of oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337 (q) Prohibition of oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law, the Secretary of the Interior shall not issue a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in— (1) the Mid-Atlantic planning area; (2) the South Atlantic planning area; (3) the North Atlantic planning area; (4) the Straits of Florida planning area; or (5) the Eastern Gulf of Mexico planning area. .

Summary: Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act or the COAST Anti-Drilling Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease or other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in the Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Atlantic, Straits of Florida, or Eastern Gulf of Mexico planning areas.
To amend the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act to account for small refinery exemptions, and for other purposes.

To amend the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act to account for small refinery exemptions, and for other purposes. 1. Accounting for small refinery exemptions from renewable fuel requirements Section 211(o)(9) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(9) (E) Accounting for full volume of exemptions For calendar year 2019 and each subsequent calendar year, in applying the provisions of this subsection, including paragraph (3)(C)(ii), the Administrator shall ensure that exemptions granted to small refineries under this paragraph do not result in any reduction to the national quantity of renewable fuel required under paragraph (2). .

Summary: This bill revises requirements for exemptions given to small refineries of crude oil under the renewable fuel program, which requires transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel. Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that exemptions granted to small refineries do not result in a reduction to the national quantity of renewable fuel required under the program.
To amend the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act to account for small refinery exemptions in past calendar years, and for other purposes.

To amend the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act to account for small refinery exemptions in past calendar years, and for other purposes. 1. Accounting for small refinery exemptions from renewable fuel requirements in past calendar years Section 211(o)(9) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(9) (E) Accounting for full volume of exemptions for 2006 through 2018 (i) Study of previous years Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Administrator shall— (I) complete a study to determine, for each of calendar years 2006 through 2018, the overall reduction in the national quantity of renewable fuel that was sold or introduced in interstate commerce as a result of exemptions granted to small refineries under this paragraph; and (II) submit a report to the Congress containing the results of such study. (ii) Reallocating shortfalls to future years The Administrator shall increase the applicable volume of renewable fuel required under paragraph (2) by adding the reductions found, pursuant to clause (i), to have occurred across calendar years 2006 through 2018, to the applicable volume required under paragraph (2) for future calendar years, beginning with calendar year 2019. .

Summary: This bill revises requirements for exemptions given to small refineries of crude oil under the renewable fuel program, which requires transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel. Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine the overall reduction in the national quantity of renewable fuel as a result of exemptions granted to small refineries in 2006-2018. The EPA must increase the renewable fuel standard (RFS) by adding such reductions to future year RFS obligations.
Real-Time Beneficiary Drug Cost Bill

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plan sponsors to include real-time benefit information as part of such sponsor’s electronic prescription program under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Real-Time Beneficiary Drug Cost Bill 2. Requiring prescription drug plan sponsors to include real-time benefit information as part of such sponsor’s electronic prescription program under the Medicare program Section 1860D–4(e)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104(e)(2) (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking To the extent Except as provided in subparagraph (F), to the extent (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) Real-time benefit information (i) In general Not later than January 1, 2021, the program shall provide for the real-time electronic transmission to prescribing health care professionals, using technology capable of integrating with such professionals’ electronic prescribing and electronic health record systems, of individual-specific formulary and benefit information under a prescription drug plan with respect to an individual enrolled in such plan. Such information shall include, with respect to the prescribing of a covered part D drug to such individual, the following: (I) A description of any clinically appropriate alternatives to such drug included in the formulary of such plan. (II) Information relating to applicable cost-sharing requirements for such drug and such alternatives, including a description of any variance in such requirements based on the pharmacy dispensing such drug or such alternatives. (III) Information relating to any prior authorization or other utilization management requirements applicable to such drug and such alternatives within the formulary of such plan. (ii) Special rule for 2021 The program shall be deemed to be in compliance with clause (i) for 2021 if the program complies with the provisions of section 423.160(b)(7) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), for such year. .

Summary: Real-Time Beneficiary Drug Cost Bill This bill provides statutory authority for certain provisions of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule titled "Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses," published on May 23, 2019. The rule requires, in part, Medicare prescription drug plan sponsors to implement an electronic, real-time benefit tool that is capable of integrating with at least one prescriber's electronic prescribing system or electronic health record. The tool must provide prescribers with patient-specific, real-time formulary and benefit information, including information regarding cost-sharing, formulary alternatives, and utilization management requirements. The rule takes effect January 1, 2021.
Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act POST GRAD Act 2. Reinstatement of authority to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students Section 455(a)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(a)(3) (1) in the paragraph heading, by inserting Temporary Termination (2) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting , and ending on or before June 30, 2019 2012 3. Inapplicability of rulemaking requirements Sections 482(c) and 492 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1089(c)

Summary: Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act or the POST GRAD Act This bill makes graduate and professional students eligible to receive subsidized Stafford Loans under the Federal Direct Loan Program beginning on July 1, 2019. Graduate and professional students have been ineligible to receive subsidized Stafford Loans since July 1, 2012.
FIRM IT Act of 2019

To improve mapping under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Insurance Rate Map Interagency Technology Act of 2019 FIRM IT Act of 2019 2. Sharing and use of maps and data Subsection (b) of section 100216 of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 ( 42 U.S.C. 4101b(b) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking and (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) consult and coordinate with the Department of Defense, the United States Geological Survey, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the purpose of obtaining the most-up-to-date maps and other information of such agencies, including information on topography, water flow, and any other issues, relevant to mapping for flood insurance purposes. ; and (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking and (B) by redesignating paragraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph: (E) any other information relevant to mapping for flood insurance purposes obtained pursuant to paragraph (1)(D); and .

Summary: Flood Insurance Rate Map Interagency Technology Act of 2019 or the FIRM IT Act of 2019 This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to consult with the Department of Defense, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to obtain information relevant to National Flood Insurance Program rate maps.
Fair Choices for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019

To provide for a 3-year extension of funding outreach and assistance for low-income programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Choices for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019 2. Extension of funding outreach and assistance for low-income programs (a) Additional funding for State health insurance programs Subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 119 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 ( 42 U.S.C. 1395b–3 Public Law 111–148 Public Law 112–240 Public Law 113–67 Public Law 113–93 Public Law 114–10 Public Law 115–123 (1) in clause (vii), by striking and (2) in clause (viii), by striking and (3) in clause (ix), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (4) by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause: (x) for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2022, of $15,000,000. . (b) Additional funding for area agencies on aging Subsection (b)(1)(B) of such section 119, as so amended, is amended— (1) in clause (vii), by striking and (2) in clause (viii), by striking and (3) in clause (ix), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (4) by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause: (x) for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2022, of $15,000,000. . (c) Additional funding for aging and disability resource centers Subsection (c)(1)(B) of such section 119, as so amended, is amended— (1) in clause (vii), by striking and (2) in clause (viii), by striking and (3) in clause (ix), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (4) by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause: (x) for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2022, of $5,000,000. . (d) Additional funding for contract with the national center for benefits and outreach enrollment Subsection (d)(2) of such section 119, as so amended, is amended— (1) in clause (vii), by striking and (2) in clause (viii), by striking and (3) in clause (ix), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (4) by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause: (x) for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2022, of $15,000,000. .

Summary: Fair Choices for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019 This bill extends funding through FY2022 for state health insurance programs, area agencies on aging, aging and disability resource centers, and technical assistance related to outreach and enrollment for benefit programs for low-income, older individuals.
Television Freedom at Our Nation's Airports Act of 2019

To amend title 49, United States Code, to condition airport improvement program grants on certain assurances from airport owners and operators regarding television equipment in airport terminals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Television Freedom at Our Nation’s Airports Act of 2019 2. AIP assurances regarding television equipment in airport terminals Section 47107 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (20), by striking and (B) in paragraph (21), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (22) the owner or operator will ensure that— (A) television equipment in the airport’s terminals is not owned exclusively by a broadcast television network or cable television news network; and (B) the content displayed on such television equipment is not controlled under an agreement between the owner or operator and a broadcast television network or cable television news network. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (x) Definitions In this section: (1) Broadcast television network The term broadcast television network (2) Cable television news network The term cable television news network .

Summary: Television Freedom at Our Nation's Airports Act of 2019 This bill revises conditions for the approval of airport improvement grants based on airport owners or operators making certain assurances about airport operations. Specifically, the bill prohibits airport owners or operators from entering into any agreement in which the content on airport television equipment is controlled by a broadcast or cable television news network, and prevents television equipment in an airport from being owned exclusively by any specific network.
Eliminating the RFS and Its Destructive Outcomes Act

To repeal the renewable fuel program of the Environmental Protection Agency. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating the RFS and Its Destructive Outcomes Act 2. Repeal of renewable fuel program (a) Repeal Section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o) (b) Conforming amendments (1) Clean Air Act Section 211(d) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(d) (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking (n), or (o) or (n) (ii) by striking (m), or (o) or (m) (B) in paragraph (2), by striking (n), and (o) and (n) (2) Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Section 107(a)(1)(B) of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2807(a)(1)(B) , as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Eliminating the RFS and Its Destructive Outcomes Act (40 CFR, part 80)

Summary: Eliminating the RFS and Its Destructive Outcomes Act This bill repeals the Environmental Protection Agency's Renewable Fuel Standard program, which requires transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel.
Contracting Credit Equality Act of 2019

To amend the Small Business Act to give small business contracting credit for certain small businesses located in United States territories, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Contracting Credit Equality Act of 2019 2. Small business contracting credit for certain small businesses located in United States territories Section 15(x) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(x) (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting and covered territory businesses Puerto Rico businesses (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting or a covered territory business Puerto Rico business (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Covered territory business defined In this subsection, the term covered territory business (A) The United States Virgin Islands. (B) American Samoa. (C) Guam. (D) The Northern Mariana Islands. .

Summary: Contracting Credit Equality Act of 2019 This bill authorizes federal agencies to double the value of contracts awarded to small businesses in the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, or the Northern Mariana Islands for the purpose of obtaining credit towards the small business contracting goal.
Lake Fannin Conveyance Act

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer certain National Forest System land in the State of Texas. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lake Fannin Conveyance Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) County The term County (2) Map The term map Lake Fannin Conveyance (3) National Forest System land The term National Forest System land (4) Secretary The term Secretary 3. Land conveyance (a) In general Subject to the terms and conditions described in subsection (b), if the County submits to the Secretary an offer to acquire the National Forest System land for the fair market value, as determined by the appraisal under subsection (c), the Secretary shall convey the National Forest System land to the County. (b) Terms and conditions The conveyance under subsection (a) shall be— (1) subject to valid existing rights; (2) made by quitclaim deed; and (3) subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (c) Appraisal (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete an appraisal to determine the fair market value of the National Forest System land. (2) Standards The appraisal under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with— (A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. (d) Map (1) Availability of map The map shall be kept on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest Service. (2) Correction of errors The Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (e) Consideration As consideration for the conveyance under subsection (a), the County shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of the National Forest System land, as determined by the appraisal under subsection (c). (f) Survey The exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary and the County. (g) Use As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), the County shall agree to manage the land conveyed under that subsection for public recreational purposes. (h) Costs of conveyance As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), the County shall pay to the Secretary all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of— (1) the appraisal under subsection (c); and (2) the survey under subsection (f).

Summary: Lake Fannin Conveyance Act This bill directs the Forest Service, upon request by Fannin County in Texas, to convey approximately 2,025 acres of National Forest System land to the county.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend funding for quality measure endorsement, input, and selection under the Medicare program.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend funding for quality measure endorsement, input, and selection under the Medicare program. 1. Extension of funding for quality measure endorsement, input, and selection under Medicare program (a) In general Section 1890(d)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395aaa(d)(2) (1) by striking and $7,500,000 $7,500,000 (2) by striking and 2019. and 2019, and $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2022. (b) Input for removal of measures Section 1890(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395aaa(b) (4) Removal of Measures The entity may provide input to the Secretary on quality and efficiency measures described in paragraph (7)(B) that could be considered for removal. . (c) Prioritization of measure endorsement Section 1890(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395aaa(b) (9) Prioritization of measure endorsement The Secretary— (A) during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this paragraph and ending on December 31, 2023, shall prioritize the endorsement of measures relating to maternal morbidity and mortality by the entity with a contract under subsection (a) in connection with endorsement of measures described in paragraph (2); (B) on and after January 1, 2024, may prioritize the endorsement of such measures by such entity. .

Summary: This bill extends funding for certain Medicare quality-measurement activities through FY2022 and prioritizes the endorsement of certain measures relating to maternal morbidity and mortality.