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To amend the Small Business Act to require the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman to create a centralized website for compliance guides, and for other purposes.

To amend the Small Business Act to require the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman to create a centralized website for compliance guides, and for other purposes. 1. Centralized website for compliance guides Section 30 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657 (e) Centralized website Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Ombudsman shall maintain a publicly available website that includes— (1) hyperlinks to small entity compliance guides described under section 212(a)(1) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996; and (2) with respect to each such small entity compliance guide, the contact information for an individual who can offer assistance to small entities with respect to the rules that are the subject of such guide. (f) Report on agency compliance The Ombudsman shall include in the annual report required under subsection (b)(2)(C) an assessment of agency compliance with the requirements of section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 for the year covered by such annual report. . June 13, 2019 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill requires the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman to create a website compiling small entity compliance guides and contact information for individuals who can assist small entities with each guide.
RURAL Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of income for purposes of determining the tax-exempt status of certain mutual or cooperative telephone or electric companies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands Act of 2019 RURAL Act of 2019 2. Modification of income for purposes of determining tax-exempt status of certain mutual or cooperative telephone or electric companies (a) In general Section 501(c)(12) (J) In the case of a mutual or cooperative telephone or electric company described in this paragraph, subparagraph (A) shall be applied without taking into account any income received or accrued from— (i) any grant, contribution, or assistance provided pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act or any similar grant, contribution, or assistance by any local, State, or regional governmental entity for the purpose of relief, recovery, or restoration from, or preparation for, a disaster or emergency, or (ii) any grant or contribution by any governmental entity (other than a contribution in aid of construction or any other contribution as a customer or potential customer) the purpose of which is substantially related to providing, con­struct­ing, restoring, or relocating electric, communication, broadband, internet, or other utility facilities or services. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands Act of 2019 or the RURAL Act of 2019 This bill modifies the definition of income used to determine the tax-exempt status of a mutual or cooperative telephone or electric company to exclude certain government grants, contributions, and assistance. Specifically, the bill excludes from income (1) grants, contributions, and assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act or by local, state, or regional governmental entities for disasters or emergencies; and (2) certain grants or contributions provided by a government entity for electric, communications, broadband, internet, or other utility facilities or services.
Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act

To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to include financial criminal activities associated with the facilitation of severe forms of trafficking in persons within the factors considered as indicia of serious and sustained efforts to eliminate severe forms of trafficking in persons, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act 2. Inclusion of financial criminal activities Subsection (b) of section 108 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (13) Whether the government of the country vigorously investigates, seeks to prevent, and prosecutes financial criminal activities associated with the facilitation of severe forms of trafficking in persons. .

Summary: Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act This bill modifies the minimum standard for foreign government action toward the elimination of human trafficking. Specifically, an assessment of whether a government has made serious and sustained efforts to eliminate severe forms of trafficking shall include consideration as to whether the government vigorously investigates, seeks to prevent, and prosecutes financial crimes associated with such trafficking.
Pipeline and Compressor Safety Verification Act of 2019

To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to revoke a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act as such certificate applies to the Weymouth Compressor Station, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pipeline and Compressor Safety Verification Act of 2019 2. Revocations (a) Weymouth Compressor Station (1) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall issue an order revoking the certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the construction and operation of the Atlantic Bridge Project and issued under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717f (2) Future actions After issuing an order under paragraph (1), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may not, with respect to the proposed Weymouth Compressor Station in Weymouth, Massachusetts, issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717f (A) The Secretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for Massachusetts. (B) The State Fire Marshal for Massachusetts. (C) The Director of the Massachusetts Pipeline Safety Division. (b) West Roxbury Lateral (1) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall issue an order revoking the certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the construction and operation of the Algonquin Incremental Market Project and issued under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717f West Roxbury Lateral (2) Future actions After issuing an order under paragraph (1), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may not, with respect to the West Roxbury Lateral, issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717f (A) The Secretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for Massachusetts. (B) The State Fire Marshal for Massachusetts. (C) The Director of the Massachusetts Pipeline Safety Division.

Summary: Pipeline and Compressor Safety Verification Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the construction and operation of specified natural gas projects until certain Massachusetts state agencies certify that such projects do not pose a danger to surrounding residential communities and the general public. Specifically, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must revoke the certificates of public convenience and necessity it issued authorizing the construction and operation of the Weymouth Compressor Station (Atlantic Bridge Project)in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and the West Roxbury Lateral Pipeline (Algonquin Incremental Market Project)in Norfolk and Suffolk Counties, Massachusetts, until it receives written certification from the state agencies.
9-1-1 Fee Integrity Act

To amend the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999, to clarify acceptable 9–1–1 obligations or expenditures, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 9–1–1 Fee Integrity Act 2. Clarifying acceptable 9–1–1 obligations or expenditures Section 6(f) of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 ( 47 U.S.C. 615a–1(f) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking as specified in the provision of State or local law adopting the fee or charge consistent with acceptable obligations or expenditures in the final rules issued pursuant to paragraph (3) (2) after paragraph (2), by inserting the following new paragraph: (3) Acceptable obligation or expenditure (A) Regulations required In order to prevent diversion of 9–1–1 taxes, fees, or charges, the Commission shall, within 180 days after date of the enactment of this paragraph, issue final rules designating purposes and functions that are acceptable obligations or expenditures by any State or taxing jurisdiction authorized to impose a tax, fee, or charge. (B) Purposes and functions The purposes and functions described in subparagraph (A) include only those used solely for the support and implementation of a State or taxing jurisdiction 9–1–1 services and operational expenses of public safety answering points within a State or taxing jurisdiction. (C) Consultation required The Commission shall consult with public safety organizations and State, local, and Tribal governments as part of any proceeding under this paragraph. (D) Definitions In this paragraph: (i) 9–1–1 services; E9–1–1 services; Next generation 9–1–1 services The terms 9–1–1 services E9–1–1 services Next Generation 9–1–1 services 47 U.S.C. 942(e) (ii) State or taxing jurisdiction The term State or taxing jurisdiction 43 U.S.C. 1601 .

Summary: 9–1–1 Fee Integrity Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission, after consulting with public safety organizations and governmental entities, to issue final rules to prevent states from diverting 9–1–1 taxes, fees, or charges from purposes and functions related to 9–1–1 services and operational expenses.
REAL Act of 2019

To reinstate Federal Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2019 REAL Act of 2019 2. Reinstatement of Federal pell grant eligibility Section 401(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a(b) (1) by striking paragraph (6); (2) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (6); and (3) in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), by striking (7)(B) (6)(B) 3. Effective date The amendments made by section 2 shall be effective for academic year 2019–2020 and succeeding academic years.

Summary: Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2019 or the REAL Act of 2019 This bill restores Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in a federal or state penal institution and for sex offenders subject to civil commitment following incarceration.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that certain TRICARE beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico may enroll in TRICARE Prime, and for other purposes.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that certain TRICARE beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico may enroll in TRICARE Prime, and for other purposes. 1. Availability of TRICARE Prime in Puerto Rico (a) Availability of TRICARE Prime in Puerto Rico Section 1097 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Availability of TRICARE Prime in Puerto Rico In designating geographical areas under subsection (b)(3), the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that beneficiaries covered by subsection (c) of section 1086 of this title, other than Medicare-eligible beneficiaries described in subsection (d)(2) of such section, may enroll in TRICARE Prime in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, beginning not later than January 1, 2021. . (b) Report Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the requirements of subsection (f) of section 1097 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Defense to ensure that TRICARE beneficiaries whose health benefits are provided under contract, other than certain Medicare-eligible beneficiaries, may enroll in the TRICARE Prime managed care option in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, beginning not later than January 1, 2021.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals. 1. Removing matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals (a) In general Section 1935(e)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396u–5(e)(1)(B) and the Federal medical assistance percentage shall be 100 percent for expenditures under such plan that are attributable to this subsection and the additional amounts provided under paragraph (3) (b) Conforming amendment Section 1905(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(b) section 1933(d) sections 1933(d) and 1935(e)(1)(B) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts expended for fiscal periods beginning on or after October 1, 2019.

Summary: This bill establishes a Federal Medical Assistance Percentage of 100% with respect to a U.S. territory's use of specified federal funds to provide covered drugs to low-income individuals who are eligible for the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reserve EB-5 visas each fiscal year for investors in new commercial enterprises in areas with respect to which a major disaster has been declared by the President.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reserve EB–5 visas each fiscal year for investors in new commercial enterprises in areas with respect to which a major disaster has been declared by the President. 1. Reservation of EB–5 visas for investors in disaster areas Section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5) (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: (C) Set-aside for major disaster areas (i) In general Of the visas made available under this paragraph for each fiscal year, the number required under clause (ii) shall be reserved for qualified immigrants who invest in a new commercial enterprise described in subparagraph (A) which will create employment in an area with respect to which a major disaster has been declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 (ii) Number of reserved visas (I) In general In the case of each area with respect to which one or multiple major disasters have been declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 (aa) the fiscal year in which the declaration or declarations occur and the two succeeding fiscal years; or (bb) the 3 fiscal years following the fiscal year in which the declaration or declarations occur. (II) Timing The decision whether to implement subclause (I) according to item (aa) or (bb) shall be made jointly by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security based upon the number of visas already made available under this paragraph on the date on which the declaration (or the first of multiple declarations) occurs and other factors deemed appropriate by such secretaries. .

Summary: This bill reserves a certain number of EB-5 visas (immigrant investors) for immigrants who invest in a new commercial enterprise that will create employment in an area where the President has declared a major disaster. For a period of three fiscal years starting from the fiscal year in which a disaster has been declared, 100 such visas must be reserved for each fiscal year.
To remove fish and wildlife as an authorized purpose of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System and to make flood control the highest priority of authorized purposes of such system, and for other purposes.

To remove fish and wildlife as an authorized purpose of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System and to make flood control the highest priority of authorized purposes of such system, and for other purposes. 1. Authorized purposes of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System (a) Authorization Fish and wildlife shall not be an authorized purpose of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System. (b) Priority Flood control shall be the highest priority of authorized purposes for the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System at all times. (c) Revision of control manual Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment, the Chief of Engineers shall revise the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual and any related regulations to conform with subsections (a) and (b).

Summary: This bill addresses the management of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System. Specifically, it designates flood control as the highest priority of the system. The system may not be managed for the protection of fish and wildlife.
Stop Harmful Adolescent Marriage Act of 2019

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that a spouse must be at least 18 years of age, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Harmful Adolescent Marriage Act of 2019 2. Age requirement for spouses Section 101(a)(35) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(35) does not include any individual under 18 years of age or

Summary: Stop Harmful Adolescent Marriage Act of 2019 This bill amends the definitions of the terms "spouse," "wife," and "husband" to exclude any individual under the age of 18 for immigration law purposes.
Faith in Health Savings Accounts Act of 2019

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Faith in Health Savings Accounts Act of 2019 2. Members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (a) In general Section 223 (i) Application to health care sharing ministries For purposes of this section, membership in a health care sharing ministry (as defined in section 5000A(d)(2)(B)(ii)) shall be treated as coverage under a high deductible health plan. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Faith in Health Savings Accounts Act of 2019 This bill modifies the requirements for health savings accounts (HSAs) to treat membership in a tax-exempt health care sharing ministry as coverage under a high deductible health plan for purposes of the tax deduction for contributions to an HSA.
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act

To amend chapter 44 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act 2. Amendments to enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following: (i) A person who knowingly violates section 922(u), or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. ; and (2) in subsection (m), by inserting , or attempts to do so, or licensed collector 3. Prohibition on theft of firearm from gun range that rents firearms or shooting club Section 922(u) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) (u) (2) by adding after and below the end the following: (2) It shall be unlawful for a person to steal or unlawfully take or carry away from the premises of a gun range at which a firearm may be rented or of a shooting club, any firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. .

Summary: Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act This bill modifies provisions related to theft of firearms. Under current law, it is unlawful to steal a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises. This bill broadens the scope of unlawful conduct to also prohibit stealing a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club. An attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense. The bill modifies these penalties by increasing the maximum prison term.
District of Columbia Flood Prevention Act of 2019

To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Flood Prevention Act of 2019 2. Eligibility of District of Columbia for Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 Section 304(4) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 1453(4) the District of Columbia, the term also includes December 3, 2019 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: District of Columbia Flood Prevention Act of 2019 This bill makes the District of Columbia eligible to receive federal coastal zone management funding, including flood mitigation and prevention funds.
Student Loan Refinancing Act

To authorize borrowers of loans under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program to modify the interest rate of such loans to be equal to the interest rate for such loans at the time of modification. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Refinancing Act 2. Borrower modification of interest rates under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Section 455(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(b) (11) Borrower modification of interest rate (A) Modification Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs of this subsection, the borrower of a Federal Direct Stafford Loan, a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan may elect to modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if such loan were first disbursed (or in the case of a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan, first applied for) on the date on which such borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. (B) Fixed rate Except as provided in subparagraph (C), an interest rate elected under subparagraph (A) for a loan shall be fixed for the life of the loan. (C) Continuing authority to modify A borrower may elect to modify the interest rate of a loan in accordance with subparagraph (A)— (i) at any time during the life of the loan; and (ii) any number of times during the life of the loan, except that a borrower may not modify the interest rate of the loan more than once in a six-month period. .

Summary: Student Loan Refinancing Act This bill allows a borrower of a Federal Direct Loan program loan to modify the interest rate on the federal student  loan to the current applicable rate. That interest rate is fixed for the life of the loan, unless the borrower elects to modify it again.