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Vietnam-Era Veterans Hepatitis C Testing Enhancement Act of 2018

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vietnam-Era Veterans Hepatitis C Testing Enhancement Act of 2018 2. Pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (a) Establishment Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a one-year pilot program to make hepatitis C testing available to covered veterans at certain outreach events organized by veterans service organizations. (b) Selection of Veteran Integrated Service Networks The Secretary shall select five Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs in which to carry out the pilot program as follows: (1) Two such networks that predominantly serve rural areas. (2) Three such networks that predominantly serve urban areas. (c) Termination date The pilot program described under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is one year after the date on which the Secretary begins to carry out such program. (d) Automatic trigger If at least 350,000 veterans are tested for hepatitis C by the termination date described in subsection (c), the Secretary shall expand the program to all Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department not later than one year after the date on which the pilot program ends. (e) Report to congress Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program ends, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program that includes— (1) the number of covered veterans tested for hepatitis C under the pilot program; and (2) a list of resources needed to expand the pilot program to all Veterans Integrated Service Networks for the length of time necessary to test all covered veterans for hepatitis C. (f) Covered veteran defined In this Act, the term covered veteran (g) Authorization of appropriations No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this Act. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the express purpose of providing hepatitis C-related care.

Summary: Vietnam-Era Veterans Hepatitis C Testing Enhancement Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a one-year pilot program to make hepatitis C testing available to certain veterans at events organized by veterans service organizations. To be eligible, a veteran must have served in the active military, naval, or air service between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, and must have been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. The program shall be carried out in two rural and three urban Veterans Integrated Service Networks (regional VA health care administrative areas). The VA shall expand the program to all networks if at least 350,000 veterans are tested for hepatitis C by the program's termination date.
Naloxone Guidelines Act of 2018

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Naloxone Guidelines Act of 2018 2. Guidelines for prescribing naloxone (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidelines for prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug. (b) Contents In issuing guidelines under subsection (a), the Secretary shall address the following: (1) Co-prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug in conjunction with any prescribed opioid. (2) Dosage safety. (3) Prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug to an individual other than a patient. (4) Standing orders. (5) Other distribution, education, and safety measures as determined necessary.

Summary: Naloxone Guidelines Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidelines for prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug (e.g., naloxone). The guidelines must address issues relating to the distribution, education, and safety of opioid overdose reversal drugs, including: co-prescription with an opioid; safe dosages; prescription for non-patients; and standing orders (i.e., orders that allow dispensing without a prescription).
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Best Practice Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand, intensify, and coordinate research and other activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Best Practice Act 2. Research on prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome Part B of title IV of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 409J ( 42 U.S.C. 284q 409K. Prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome (a) Research The Director of NIH shall expand, intensify, and coordinate research and other activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to the prevention, identification, and treatment of prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome. Such research and activities shall include the evaluation of treatment options, including with respect to— (1) the impact on short-term and long-term clinical outcomes and costs of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for infants with opioid withdrawal syndrome; and (2) innovative care models to transition mothers and babies affected by such exposure and syndrome out of the hospital through outpatient follow-up programs and other interdisciplinary post-discharge programs. (b) Best practices Based on the research and activities conducted pursuant to subsection (a), the Director of NIH shall— (1) establish, and update as necessary, best practices for screening and treating pregnant women for opioid use disorder and for screening for neonatal abstinence syndrome and opioid withdrawal syndrome among infants exposed to opioids during pregnancy; and (2) disseminate such best practices to interested stakeholders. .

Summary: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Best Practice Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the National Institutes of Health to: (1) expand research regarding prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome, and (2) establish best practices for screening and treatment.
Students Over Special Interests Act

To repeal the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, forgive all outstanding Federal student loans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Students Over Special Interests Act 2. Sunset of public law 115–97 (a) In general All provisions of, and amendments made by, Public Law 115–97 (b) Application of certain laws The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be applied and administered to years described in subsection (a) as if the provisions and amendments described in subsection (a) had never been enacted. 3. Forgiveness of outstanding Federal student loans (a) Forgiveness required Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall forgive the outstanding balance of interest and principal due on all eligible Federal student loans. (b) Method of loan forgiveness To provide the loan forgiveness required under subsection (a), the Secretary is authorized to carry out a program— (1) through the holder of the loan, to assume the obligation to repay the outstanding balance of interest and principal due on a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965; and (2) to cancel the outstanding balance of interest and principal due on a loan made under part D of such title. (c) Exclusion from taxable income The amount of a borrower’s eligible Federal student loans forgiven under this section shall not be included in the gross income of the borrower for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (d) Definition of eligible Federal student loan In this section the term eligible Federal student loan 4. Increase in Federal Pell Grants; deficit reduction (a) In general Of the amount of net cost savings achieved by sections 2 and 3— (1) one half shall be used by the Secretary of Education to increase the maximum Federal Pell Grant under section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a (2) one half shall be used for the purpose of deficit reduction. (b) Treatment as mandatory spending The amounts provided under subsection (a)(1) shall be available without further appropriation. (c) Continuation of maximum amount Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the amount of the maximum Federal Pell Grant under section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a

Summary: Students Over Special Interests Act This bill terminates the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and forgives the outstanding balance of interest and principal due on federal student loans.
Leadership PAC Limitation Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the conversion of leadership PAC funds to personal use. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Leadership PAC Limitation Act 2. Prohibiting conversion of leadership PAC funds to personal use (a) Prohibition Section 313(b)(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30114(b)(1) (b) Effective Date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to elections occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Leadership PAC Limitation Act This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the conversion of leadership PAC funds to personal use. A leadership PAC is a political action committee (other than a political committee of a political party) that is established, financed, maintained, or controlled by the candidate or an individual but which is not an authorized committee of the candidate or individual and not affiliated with an authorized committee of the candidate or individual.
To repeal the authority to establish certain special volunteer programs under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act.

To repeal the authority to establish certain special volunteer programs under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act. 1. Repeal of authority to establish special volunteer programs Part C of subtitle I of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 4991 2. Limitation on use of funds for new Americorps enrollees None of the funds made available to the Corporation for National and Community Service for any fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2019 may be used to carry out subtitle C of title I of the National and Community Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 12571

Summary: This bill repeals the Department of Education's authority to establish and operate certain volunteer and demonstration programs under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act and prohibits funds made available to the Corporation for National and Community Service from being used for new Americorps positions.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 105 Highway 297 North in Dyess, Arkansas, as the "Johnny Cash Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 105 Highway 297 North in Dyess, Arkansas, as the Johnny Cash Post Office Building 1. Johnny Cash Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 105 Highway 297 North in Dyess, Arkansas, shall be known and designated as the Johnny Cash Post Office Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Johnny Cash Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 105 Highway 297 North in Dyess, Arkansas, as the "Johnny Cash Post Office Building."
National Security Accountability Act

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the appointment by the President of the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs to be made by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Security Accountability Act 2. Appointment and confirmation of Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Section 101 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3021 (g) Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs The Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. .

Summary: National Security Accountability Act This bill amends the National Security Act of 1947 to require the appointment of the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs to be made with the advice and consent of the Senate.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Calle Alondra in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the "65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Calle Alondra in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the 65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building 1. 65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Calle Alondra in San Juan, Puerto Rico, shall be known and designated as the 65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building (b) References Any reference in law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the 65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Calle Alondra in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the "65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building."
Technical Educator Development Act of 2018

To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to improve professional development for career and technical educators. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Technical Educator Development Act of 2018 2. Professional development improvements for career and technical educators (a) Amendments Section 122(c)(2) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 20 U.S.C. 2342(c) (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (G) as clauses (i) through (vii), respectively, and indenting such clauses accordingly; (2) by inserting and (3) by striking describes how development that— describes— (A) how comprehensive professional development (including initial teacher preparation and activities that support recruitment) for career and technical education teachers, faculty, administrators, and career guidance and academic counselors will be provided, especially professional development that— ; and (4) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) how the eligible agency will ensure that such comprehensive professional development— (i) will be provided to all career and technical education teachers, faculty, administrators, and career guidance and academic counselors in the State; and (ii) will include opportunities for each career and technical education teacher— (I) to gain an understanding of, practice, and use, appropriate industry-specific technologies and programs, and to receive a proficiency evaluation in the use of such technologies and programs; (II) to present classroom instruction techniques, demonstrate a lesson, or present lesson plans to peer teachers, administrators, and appropriate industry stakeholders, who will analyze such presentation or demonstration and provide constructive feedback; and (III) to receive, upon request, peer coaching from teachers and mentoring from appropriate industry stake­holders. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to each State plan for a 6-year period prepared by an eligible agency in accordance with section 122 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2342

Summary: Technical Educator Development Act of 2018 This bill requires that each eligible agency desiring assistance under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 describe how (1) comprehensive professional development (including initial teacher preparation and activities that support recruitment) for career and technical education teachers, faculty, administrators, and career guidance and academic counselors will be provided; and (2) the eligible agency will ensure that such professional development will be provided to all career and technical education teachers, faculty, administrators, and career guidance and academic counselors in the state, and will include specified other opportunities for each career and technical education teacher.
To repeal the Asia Foundation Act, and for other purposes.

To repeal the Asia Foundation Act, and for other purposes. 1. Repeal of The Asia Foundation (a) In general The Asia Foundation Act ( 22 U.S.C. 4401 (b) Prohibition on availability of other funds Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal agency may make funds available to the Asia Foundation pursuant to any other provision of law.

Summary: This bill repeals requirements for federal assistance to the Asia Foundation.
Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2018

To exempt motor carriers that own or operate 10 or fewer commercial vehicles from the electronic logging device mandates, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2018 2. Exception to the electronic logging device requirements for motor carriers that own or operate 10 or fewer commercial vehicles Section 31137(b)(3) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (3) Exception (A) In general An excepted motor carrier may comply with the hours of service requirements by requiring each driver to use— (i) a paper record of duty status form; or (ii) an electronic logging device. (B) Excepted motor carrier defined In this subsection, the term excepted motor carrier (i) a motor carrier when transporting a motor home or recreation vehicle trailer within the definition of the term driveaway-towaway operation (ii) a motor carrier that owns or operates 10 or fewer commercial motor vehicles, including commercial motor vehicles owned or operated by all motor carriers affiliated with that motor carrier by common ownership, common management, common control, or common familiar relationship. . 3. Requirement to prescribe regulations Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out the amendment made by section 2 of this Act.

Summary: Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2018 This bill creates an exemption from electronic logging device requirements for motor carriers that own or operate 10 or fewer commercial vehicles.
Agricultural Business Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2018

To exempt certain motor carriers engaged in agricultural business from the electronic logging device requirements, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agricultural Business Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2018 2. Exception to the electronic logging device requirements for certain motor carriers engaged in agricultural business Section 31137(b)(3) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (3) Exception (A) In general An excepted motor carrier may comply with the hours of service requirements by requiring each driver to use— (i) a paper record of duty status form; or (ii) an electronic logging device. (B) Excepted motor carrier defined In this paragraph, the term excepted motor carrier (i) a motor carrier when transporting a motor home or recreation vehicle trailer within the definition of the term driveaway-towaway operation (ii) a motor carrier when— (I) transporting an agricultural product (as defined in section 207 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 ( 7 U.S.C. 1626 (II) returning empty to such source; and (iii) a motor carrier when— (I) transporting farm supplies for agricultural purposes (as defined in section 395.2 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations) from the distribution point for such farm supplies; or (II) returning empty to such distribution point. . 3. Requirement to prescribe regulations Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out the amendment made by section 2 of this Act.

Summary: Agricultural Business Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2018 This bill creates an exception to the electronic logging device requirements for certain motor carriers engaged in agricultural business.
Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams Act

To provide regulatory relief to charitable organizations that provide housing assistance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams Act BUILD Act 2. Mortgage loan transaction disclosure requirements (a) TILA Amendment Section 105 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1604 (e) Disclosure for charitable mortgage loan transactions With respect to a mortgage loan transaction involving a residential mortgage loan offered at zero percent interest primarily for charitable purposes by an organization having tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) . (b) RESPA amendment Section 4 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2603 (d) With respect to a mortgage loan transaction involving a residential mortgage loan offered at zero percent interest primarily for charitable purposes, an organization having tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) . (c) Regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to implement the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b). (d) Effective date The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. July 10, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams Act or the BUILD Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to allow nonprofit organizations offering mortgage loans for charitable purposes to use certain alternative forms to satisfy disclosure requirements.
TPP Withdrawal Act

To require the President to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TPP Withdrawal Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement has consistently failed to secure majority support in Congress and has faced strong public opposition among the American people since it was signed on February 4, 2016. (2) The United States needs a comprehensive new trade policy to create American jobs, raise wages, and bring down trade deficits. 3. Withdrawal from Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (a) Notification of Withdrawal On the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall provide, to the Governments of Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam, written notice of the withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, in accordance with Article 30.6 of that Agreement. (b) Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement defined In this Act, the term Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

Summary: TPP Withdrawal Act This bill directs the President to provide to the governments of Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam written notice of the withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.