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Open Banking Study Act of 2018

To require certain Federal financial regulators to carry out an independent study of their regulated entities’ processes for allowing third parties to access consumer-authorized financial data. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Open Banking Study Act of 2018 2. Consumer-authorized financial data study (a) Study The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration shall each carry out an independent study of their regulated entities’ processes for allowing third parties to access consumer-authorized financial data. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, each Federal agency required to carry out a study under subsection (a) shall submit an independent report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate containing— (1) a description of all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a); and (2) administrative and legislative recommendations that would encourage consumer-authorized financial data sharing and aggregation consistent with the agency’s safety and soundness, consumer protection, anti-money laundering, and cybersecurity standards.

Summary: Open Banking Study Act of 2018 This bill directs the Federal Reserve Board, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Government Accountability Office, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration to report on their respective regulated entities' processes for third-party access to consumer-authorized financial data.
Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act of 2018

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain coins or bullion is exempt from recognition. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act of 2018 2. Exemption from recognition of gain or loss from sale of certain coins or bullion (a) In general Subchapter O of chapter 1 V Sale of Certain Coins or Bullion Sec. 1071. Sale of certain coins or bullion. 1071. Sale of certain coins or bullion No gain or loss shall be recognized on the sale or exchange of— (1) gold, silver, platinum, or palladium coins minted and issued by the Secretary at any time, or (2) refined gold or silver bullion, coins, bars, rounds, or ingots which are valued primarily based on their metal content and not their form. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of parts for subchapter O of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to part IV the following new item: Part V—Sale of Certain Coins or Bullion . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales or exchanges after December 31, 2018.

Summary: Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt gains or losses from the sale or exchange of certain coins or bullion from recognition for income tax purposes. The exemption applies to gains or losses from the sale or exchange of: (1) gold, silver, platinum, or palladium coins minted and issued by the Department of the Treasury; or (2) refined gold or silver bullion, coins, bars, rounds, or ingots which are valued primarily based on their metal content and not their form.
Make Schools Safer Act

To require the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences to make available to elementary and secondary school officials research for improving school safety, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Make Schools Safer Act 2. Dissemination of research on best practices to improve school safety (a) In general The Director of the Institute of Education Sciences shall make available to elementary school and secondary school officials, including school counselors, rigorous research, as determined by the Director, for improving school safety, which may include identifying best practices for— (1) educating appropriate school personnel on techniques for identifying students who may pose a violent threat; and (2) collaborating, as appropriate, with health care professionals, State and local law enforcement, youth organizations, and parents to implement procedures for— (A) early identification of students at risk of committing violence, including those who may have mental illness; (B) use of crisis response systems; (C) use of referral mechanisms for mental health and other treatment services; and (D) designing interventions for students described in subparagraph (A). (b) Construction Nothing in this section shall be constructed to authorize advocacy or promotion of gun control.

Summary: Make Schools Safer Act This bill directs the Institute of Education Sciences to make available to elementary and secondary school officials, including school counselors, rigorous research for improving school safety. Such research may include best practices for: (1) educating appropriate school personnel on techniques for identifying students who may pose a violent threat; and (2) collaborating with health care professionals, state and local law enforcement, youth organizations, and parents.
Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act

To prohibit accessing pornographic web sites from Federal computers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act 2. Prohibition on accessing pornographic web sites from Federal computers (a) Prohibition Except as provided in subsection (b), not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue guidelines that prohibit the access of a pornographic or other explicit web site from a Federal computer. (b) Exception The prohibition described in subsection (a) shall not apply to any Federal computer that is used for an investigative purpose that requires accessing a pornographic web site. April 6, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidelines that prohibit accessing a pornographic or other explicit website from a federal computer, except for investigative purposes.
To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to increase the minimum amount made available to territories under the Sexual Assault Services Program, and for other purposes.

To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to increase the minimum amount made available to territories under the Sexual Assault Services Program, and for other purposes. 1. Allocation to territories under the sexual assault services program Section 41601(b)(4) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 ( 34 U.S.C. 12511(b)(4) 0.25 percent 0.5 percent

Summary: This bill amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to modify the formula used to allocate base formula grants under the Sexual Assault Services Program. Specifically, it increases from .25% to .50% the percentage of program funds awarded as a base formula grant to the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Puerto Rico Integrity in Medicare Advantage Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for temporary stabilization of Medicare Advantage payments following Hurricane Maria. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Puerto Rico Integrity in Medicare Advantage Act 2. Temporary stabilization of Medicare Advantage payments following Hurricane Maria (a) In general Section 1853(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–23(n) (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking subsequent year subsequent year, subject to paragraph (7), (2) in paragraph (4), by striking In Subject to paragraph (7), in (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) Average geographic adjustment floor For each of 2019, 2020, and 2021, when calculating the adjusted average capital amount under section 1876(a)(4) for the purposes of establishing the base payment amount, the average geographic adjustment shall not be less than 0.70 for any area. . (b) Ensuring payments flow to Puerto Rico providers and patients Section 1854(a)(6) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–24(a)(6) (1) in subparagraph (B)(iv)— (A) by striking Exception. Exceptions.— (I) In the case of ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (II) In the case of an area to which section 1853(n)(7) applies with respect to a year, clause (iii) shall be waived for bids submitted for such area and year and subparagraph (C) shall apply. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Strengthening support to health care providers in Puerto Rico When reviewing bids submitted by plans serving areas in Puerto Rico, the Secretary shall ensure that, of the increase in blended benchmark amount attributable to section 1853(n)(7) (above the amount that would otherwise be determined under section 1853(n)), no less than 50 percent is directed toward provider compensation. .

Summary: Puerto Rico Integrity in Medicare Advantage Act This bill temporarily establishes geographic adjustments for certain Medicare Advantage payment formulations, and specifies that a certain percentage of corresponding payment increases must be directed toward compensating providers in Puerto Rico.
Life at Conception Act

To implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Life at Conception Act 2. Right to life To implement equal protection for the right to life of each born and preborn human person, and pursuant to the duty and authority of the Congress, including Congress’ power under article I, section 8, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress’ power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the Congress hereby declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being. However, nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child. 3. Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) Human person; human being The terms human person human being (2) State The term State

Summary: Life at Conception Act This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Nothing in this bill shall be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.
To affirm the power of the President to revoke the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Bill Cosby and to provide for criminal penalties for anyone who wears or publicly displays a Presidential Medal of Freedom that has been revoked.

To affirm the power of the President to revoke the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Bill Cosby and to provide for criminal penalties for anyone who wears or publicly displays a Presidential Medal of Freedom that has been revoked. 1. Sense of Congress that the President should revoke the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Bill Cosby (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Established in 1963 and bestowed by the President of the United States, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor of our Nation. (2) The Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded to recipients for especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors (3) William Henry Bill Cosby (4) On Thursday April 26, 2018, a jury found Cosby guilty of sexual assault, and, therefore, the Federal Government should not recognize Cosby with an honor like the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the President should revoke the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to William Henry Bill 2. Criminal penalty for wearing or displaying a revoked Presidential Medal of Freedom (a) In general Chapter 33 717. Revoked Presidential Medal of Freedom Whoever, with the intent to defraud any person, wears or publicly displays a Presidential Medal of Freedom that has been declared to be revoked by the President shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 33 section 716 717. Revoked Presidential Medal of Freedom. .

Summary: This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the President should revoke the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to William Henry (Bill) Cosby in 2002. Additionally, it amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to fraudulently wear or publicly display a Presidential Medal of Freedom that has been revoked. A violator is subject to a fine, up to one year in prison, or both.
Age Discrimination in Employment Parity Act of 2018

To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to extend protection to additional employees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Age Discrimination in Employment Parity Act of 2018 2. Amendment Section 11(b) of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( 29 U.S.C. 630(b) twenty 15 3. Effective date This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Age Discrimination in Employment Parity Act of 2018 This bill amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to lower the number of employees, from 20 to 15, that an employer must have in order to be subject to specified prohibitions against age discrimination in the workplace.
Employee Business Expense Deduction Reinstatement Act of 2018

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow unreimbursed employee expenses to be taken into account as miscellaneous itemized deductions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Employee Business Expense Deduction Reinstatement Act of 2018 2. Unreimbursed employee expenses taken into account as miscellaneous itemized deduction (a) In general Section 67(g) Notwithstanding the preceding sentence for any such taxable year, an individual may take into account under subsection (a) any miscellaneous itemized deductions for the taxable year which are unreimbursed expenses paid or incurred by the individual in connection with the performance of services as an employee. (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of Public Law 115–97

Summary: Employee Business Expense Deduction Reinstatement Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to reinstate the miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses paid or incurred by an individual in connection with the performance of services as an employee. (Under current law, all miscellaneous itemized deductions are suspended through 2025. Miscellaneous itemized deductions are allowed if they collectively exceed 2% of adjusted gross income.)
Homecare for Seniors Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings account for certain home care expenses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homecare for Seniors Act 2. Certain home care expenses treated as qualified distributions from health savings accounts (a) In general Section 223(d)(2) (1) by striking medical care (as defined in section 213(d) specified medical care (as defined in subparagraph (D)) (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) Specified medical care For purposes of this paragraph— (i) In general The term specified medical care (I) medical care (as defined in section 213(d)), and (II) qualified home care. (ii) Qualified home care The term qualified home care (I) Assistance with eating. (II) Assistance with toileting. (III) Assistance with transferring. (IV) Assistance with bathing. (V) Assistance with dressing. (VI) Assistance with continence. (VII) Medication adherence. Such term shall not include any contract unless the services provided pursuant to such contract are provided by a service provider which is licensed by the State to provide such services or such services are otherwise provided in a manner that is consistent with State requirements. (iii) Related parties The term qualified home care . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Promotion of public awareness of in-Home service expenses eligible for tax-Free distribution from health savings accounts The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from health savings accounts.

Summary: Homecare for Seniors Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow distributions from health savings accounts (HSAs) to be used for qualified home care. "Qualified home care" includes a contract to provide three or more of the following services in the residence of the service recipient: assistance with eating, assistance with toileting, assistance with transferring, assistance with bathing, assistance with dressing, assistance with continence, and medication adherence. The Department of Health and Human Services must carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from HSAs.
Family Movie Act Clarification Act of 2018

To amend title 17, United States Code, to exempt certain performances from copyright and trademark infringement, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Family Movie Act Clarification Act of 2018 2. Amendments to the exemption of certain performances (a) In general Section 110 of title 17, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (10), by striking ; and (2) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (11) the following new paragraph: (12) the making imperceptible by or at the direction of an individual, acting in a personal capacity, of limited portions of audio or video content of a motion picture, during a performance transmitted to that individual for private viewing, directly or indirectly from an authorized copy or digital transmission of the motion picture, or the provision of a service that enables such making imperceptible, if no fixed copy of the altered version of the motion picture is created. ; (4) by striking For purposes of paragraph (11) For purposes of paragraph (11) and (12) (5) by adding at the end, the following: For purposes of paragraph (12)— (A) no person asserting the rights of a motion picture copyright owner may prevent or impede by contract the provision of a service as described in such paragraph; (B) no person providing an authorized digital transmission of a motion picture to any individual may modify technical aspects of its transmission service for the purpose of preventing such individual from receiving a transmission as authorized by such paragraph; and (C) neither the circumvention of access controls for the purpose of providing a service described in such paragraph nor the use of technology that allows such service to be provided at a cost and quality comparable to that of the authorized stream under such paragraph violates any provision of this title if there is no demonstrated and avoidable economic injury to the copyright owner or the authorized digital transmission provider. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 32(3) of the Act entitled An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes 15 U.S.C. 1114(3) Trademark Act of 1946 Lanham Act or (12) paragraph (11)

Summary: Family Movie Act Clarification Act of 2018 This bill revises copyright law to permit an individual to make certain changes to a motion picture in a personal capacity. Specifically, the bill allows an individual to make limited portions of a motion picture imperceptible during the individual's private viewing. Additionally, a service that enables these changes to a motion picture is permitted. The bill applies only if no fixed copy of the altered version is created. No motion picture copyright owner may take action to prevent an individual or a service from modifying a motion picture in accordance with this bill. This bill makes conforming amendments to trademark law.
Home Equity Loan Deduction Restoration Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the deduction for interest on home equity indebtedness. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Equity Loan Deduction Restoration Act 2. Reinstatement of deduction for interest on home equity indebtedness (a) In general Section 163(h)(3)(F)(i) (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 163(h)(3)(F)(i)(II) of such Code, as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended by striking Subclause (II) Subclause (I) (2) Section 163(h)(3)(F)(i)(III) of such Code, as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended by striking subclause (III) subclause (II) (3) Section 163(h)(3)(F)(iii)(I) of such Code is amended by striking clause (i)(III) clause (i)(II) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Home Equity Loan Deduction Restoration Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to reinstate the deduction for interest on home equity loans. (Under current law, the deduction is suspended through 2025.)