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To prohibit the transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer.

To prohibit the transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer. 1. Prohibition on transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer (a) In general Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa) (1) (A) It shall be unlawful for a person to transfer a firearm at a gun show, unless the person is a licensed dealer. (B) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a transfer to a person licensed under this chapter. (2) In paragraph (1), the term gun show (A) means an event or function— (i) held for the purpose of facilitating the commercial sale, transfer, or exchange of firearms; and (ii) at which a firearm is displayed, exhibited, offered for sale, transfer, or exchange, or sold, transferred, or exchanged; and (B) includes the entire premises, including parking areas, used to facilitate the sale, transfer, or exchange of firearms at the event or function. . (b) Penalties Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) Whoever knowingly violates section 922(aa) shall be fined an amount equal to $10,000 multiplied by the number of firearms involved in the violation, imprisoned not less than 1 year and not more than 2 years, or both. .

Summary: This bill makes it unlawful for a person who is not a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm at a gun show. The prohibition does not apply to a transfer to a licensed manufacturer, importer, dealer, or collector. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term, or both.
Start Allocating Funds Efficiently to States Act

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to adjust the formula allocation under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Start Allocating Funds Efficiently to States Act 2. Formula allocation under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Section 505(a)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10156(a)(1) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking 50 percent 30 percent (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking 50 percent 70 percent

Summary: Start Allocating Funds Efficiently to States Act This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to modify the calculation used to allocate state formula grant funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. Currently, the calculation gives equal weight to two factors—a state's share of violent crime and population. This bill decreases the weight of one factor—population—and increases the weight of the other factor—violent crime.
Charitable Equity for Veterans Act of 2018

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the deductibility of charitable contributions to certain organizations for members of the Armed Forces. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Charitable Equity for Veterans Act of 2018 2. Deductibility of charitable contributions to certain organizations for members of the Armed Forces (a) In general (1) Definition of a charitable contribution Section 170(c) is amended by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph: (6) An organization described in section 501(c)(19) that is a federally chartered corporation. . (2) Percentage limitation Section 170(b)(1)(A) or or (x) an organization described in section 501(c)(19) that is a federally chartered corporation, . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Charitable Equity for Veterans Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction for charitable contributions to certain federally chartered organizations of past or present members of the Armed Forces. (Under current law, donations to such an organization are only deductible if at least 90% of the organization's membership consists of war veterans. The bill expands the deduction to include organizations that do not meet the wartime service requirement and are federally chartered.)
Empowering Seniors' Enrollment Decision Act of 2018

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the special election period under part C of the Medicare program for certain deemed individuals enrolled in a reasonable cost reimbursement contract to certain nondeemed individuals enrolled in such contract. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Seniors’ Enrollment Decision Act of 2018 2. Extending the special election period under part C of the Medicare program for certain deemed individuals enrolled in a reasonable cost reimbursement contract to certain nondeemed individuals enrolled in such contract Section 1851(e)(2)(F) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–21(e)(2)(F) (1) in the header, by striking deemed elections individuals enrolled in a reasonable cost reimbursement contract (2) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: (i) In general (I) Election period At any time during the period beginning after the last day of the annual, coordinated election period under paragraph (3) occurring during an applicable plan year and ending on the last day of February of the first plan year following such applicable plan year, an individual who is an eligible individual (as defined in subclause (II)) with respect to such applicable plan year may change the election under subsection (a)(1) (including changing the MA plan or MA–PD plan in which the individual is enrolled) for such first plan year. (II) Eligible individual In this clause, the term eligible individual . September 10, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means September 10, 2018 Committee on Energy and Commerce

Summary: Empowering Seniors' Enrollment Decision Act of 2018 This bill provides statutory authority for the extension of a special enrollment period under Medicare Advantage (MA) to enrollees in certain Medicare Cost plans that are not transitioning into qualifying MA plans. Current regulations allow such enrollees (i.e., non-deemed individuals) to participate in the special enrollment period.
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant to States and local governments easements and rights-of-way over Federal land within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant to States and local governments easements and rights-of-way over Federal land within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion. 1. Authority to grant easements and rights-of-way over Federal lands within Gateway National Recreation Area Section 3 of Public Law 92–592 16 U.S.C. 460cc–2 (j) Authority To grant easements and rights-of-Way (1) In general The Secretary of the Interior may grant, to any State or local government, an easement or right-of-way over Federal lands within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion. (2) Charges and reimbursement of costs The Secretary may grant such an easement or right-of-way without charge for the value of the right so conveyed, except for reimbursement of costs incurred by the United States for processing the application therefore and managing such right. Amounts received as such reimbursement shall be credited to the relevant appropriation account. . October 23, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to grant to any state or local government an easement or right-of-way over federal lands within Gateway National Recreation Area in the states of New York and New Jersey to construct, operate, or maintain projects for the control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion.
MUSSELS Act

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to remove freshwater mussels from the list of endangered and threatened species. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modifying Unaccountable Standards and Simplifying Endangered Lists MUSSELS Act 2. Removal of freshwater mussels from endangered and threatened species list (a) In general Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533 (j) Limitation on treatment of freshwater mussels Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any species of freshwater mussel shall not be treated as an endangered species or threatened species for purposes of this Act. . (b) Publication of list Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, as that term is defined in section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1532 16 U.S.C. 1533(c)

Summary: Modifying Unaccountable Standards and Simplifying Endangered Lists or the MUSSELS Act This bill directs the Department of Interior to remove freshwater mussels from the list of endangered and threatened species.
District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the District of Columbia to establish the rate of pay of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act 2. Permitting District of Columbia to establish rate of pay of Chief Financial Officer of District of Columbia (a) Establishment of rate of pay Section 424(b)(2)(E) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–204.24b(b)(5), D.C. Official Code) is amended to read as follows: (E) Pay The Chief Financial Officer shall be paid at a rate established by the District of Columbia. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to pay periods beginning after the expiration of the 6-month period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act This bill sets the pay of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia at a rate established by the District.
Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act

To authorize the Daughters of the Republic of Texas to establish the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act 2. Definitions For the purposes of this Act: (1) Association The term Association section 501(a) (2) Memorial The term memorial 3. Memorial to commemorate (a) Authorization To establish commemorative work The Association may establish the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work, on Federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor those who, as representatives of the Republic of Texas, served in the District of Columbia as diplomats to the United States and made possible the annexation of Texas as the twenty-eighth State of the United States. (b) Type of commemorative work The memorial shall consist of a plaque containing an inscription recognizing the Republic of Texas Legation. (c) Compliance with standards for Commemorative Works Act The establishment of the commemorative work shall be in accordance with chapter 89 Commemorative Works Act (d) Use of Federal funds prohibited Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial. The Association shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the memorial. (e) Deposit of excess funds (1) If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Association shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (2) If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Association shall transmit the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code.

Summary: Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act This bill authorizes the Daughters of the Republic of Texas to establish the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor those individuals who, as representatives of the Republic of Texas, served in the District of Columbia as diplomats to the United States and made possible the annexation of Texas as the twenty-eighth state of the United States.
I-5 Corridor Cooperation Act

To ensure that certain requirements are included before tolls can be collected on certain routes, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the I–5 Corridor Cooperation Act 2. Requirements for tolling (a) Agreement between states for certain tolling No toll of any kind may be collected along Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 between State Route 500 in the State of Washington and U.S. Route 30 in the State of Oregon for any purpose unless— (1) the economic review described in subsection (b) is completed; and (2) the Governors of such States sign an agreement to allow the collection of a toll in this area. (b) Economic impact study included in any NEPA review The Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, as part of any review process that may be required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321

Summary: I-5 Corridor Cooperation Act This bill prohibits tolls of any kind from being collected along Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 between State Route 500 in the state of Washington and U.S. Route 30 in the state of Oregon for any purpose unless: (1) the economic impact study required by this bill is completed; and (2) the governors of such states sign an agreement to allow the collection of a toll in those areas. The Federal Highway Administration, as part of any review process that may be required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for the proposed project to toll Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, shall conduct an economic impact study examining the impact of tolls, including any value pricing tolls, on businesses, communities, and federally-recognized Indian Tribes within Clark and Cowlitz counties in Washington.
Student Empowerment Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Empowerment Act 2. 529 account funding for homeschool and additional elementary and secondary expenses (a) In general Paragraph (7) of section 529(c), as added by section 11032 of Public Law 115–97 (7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition Any reference in this section to the term qualified higher education expense (A) expenses for— (i) tuition, (ii) curriculum and curricular materials, (iii) books or other instructional materials, (iv) online educational materials, (v) tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and— (I) is licensed as a teacher in any State, (II) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or (III) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject, (vi) fees for a nationally standardized norm-referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission, (vii) fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education, and (viii) educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies, in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school, and (B) expenses for the purposes described in clauses (ii) through (viii) of subparagraph (A) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after December 31, 2018.

Summary: Student Empowerment Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary school. (Under current law, distributions in connection with an elementary or secondary school are limited to tuition for a public, private, or religious school.) The bill allows the distributions to be used for additional educational expenses, including: curriculum and curricular materials, books or other instructional materials, online educational materials, tutoring or educational classes outside the home, testing fees, fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education, and educational therapies for students with disabilities. Distributions may also be used for the purposes above in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school under state law).
To deauthorize a portion of the Raritan River Navigation Channel, New Jersey.

To deauthorize a portion of the Raritan River Navigation Channel, New Jersey. 1. Deauthorization of a portion of Raritan River Federal Navigation Channel, New Jersey (a) In general A portion of the project for navigation, Raritan River, New Jersey, authorized by the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1937 (50 Stat. 845), shall not be authorized after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Description of portion The portion of the project for navigation referred to in subsection (a) (known as the Titanium Reach of the South Channel), runs from approximately River Mile 4.25 to a point approximately 0.75 miles into the South Channel and bounded by the latitude and longitude coordinates of West Longitude: 40° 30.3966307′N / 074° 18.7053651′W, North Latitude: 40° 30.4986411′N / 074° 18.4843172′W, East Longitude: 40° 29.8554981′N / 074° 18.9629526′W, South Latitude: 40° 29.8386255′N / 074° 18.9021232′W and the New Jersey State Plane (US Survey Feet, NAD–83, Zone 2900, New Jersey) coordinates of Upper Left x–544466.950 y–609511.860, Upper Right x–545489.990 y–610133.410, Lower Left x–543280.080 y–606223.930, and Lower Right x–543562.230 y–606122.080.

Summary: This bill deauthorizes a portion of the project for navigation, Raritan River, New Jersey, authorized by the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1937. The portion deauthorized is known as the Titanium Reach of the South Channel.
Claude Moore Farm Land Conveyance Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain National Park Service land in Fairfax County, Virginia, to the Friends of the Claude Moore Farm. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Claude Moore Farm Land Conveyance Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Friends The term Friends (2) Secretary The term Secretary 3. Land conveyance (a) Conveyance required Subject to valid existing rights, if not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Friends submit to the Secretary in writing a request for the conveyance of the National Park Service land described in subsection (b)(1) for use as an 18th Century living history museum open to the public, the Secretary shall convey to the Friends, without consideration and all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of National Park Service land described in subsection (b)(1), including any improvements thereon. (b) Description of land (1) In general The National Park Service land is the approximately 69-acres generally depicted as Claude Moore Colonial Farm Land Assignment George Washington Memorial Parkway, Claude Moore Colonial Farm Land Assignment, McLean, Virginia (2) Map The map referenced in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the National Park Service. The Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (c) Costs of conveyance As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (a) shall be paid by the Friends. (d) Time for completion of conveyance Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Friends submit the written request described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall complete the conveyance under that subsection. (e) Reversion If the land conveyed to the Friends under subsection (a) ceases to be used as an 18th Century living history museum open to the public, the land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States. November 27, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Claude Moore Farm Land Conveyance Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey to the Friends of the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, Inc., approximately 69 acres of land identified as the Claude Moore Colonial Farm Land Assignment for use as an 18th century living history museum that shall be open to the public, if the Friends request such a conveyance.