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To require the Secretary of the Treasury to modify the beneficial ownership requirements by creating an exception for certain accounts.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to modify the beneficial ownership requirements by creating an exception for certain accounts. 1. Exception to the beneficial ownership requirements for certain financial products and services The Secretary of the Treasury shall modify section 1010.230 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, by adding the exceptions created by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s ruling FIN–2018–R002, issued May 16, 2018.

Summary: This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to modify financial-institution regulations relating to the collection of beneficial-ownership information from legal entities.
To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to provide for a set aside for small fruits in the specialty crop research initiative, and for other purposes.

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to provide for a set aside for small fruits in the specialty crop research initiative, and for other purposes. 1. Set aside for small fruits in specialty crop research initiative Section 412(k)(1)(C) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 ( 7 U.S.C. 7632(k)(1)(C) (1) by striking 2018 2023 (2) by striking shall reserve not less shall reserve— (i) not less ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) not less than $2,500,000 to support research— (I) to promote sustainable production of berry and grape crops; and (II) to improve, with respect to such crops, the ability to forecast pest and disease spread and to implement precision pest and disease management strategies. .

Summary: This bill amends the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to require specified funds provided for the Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Research Initiative to be reserved to support research to: (1) promote sustainable production of berry and grape crops; and (2) to improve, with respect to such crops, the ability to forecast pest and disease spread and to implement precision pest and disease management strategies.
ACE Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize international cooperative activities to strengthen efforts relating to countering violent extremism, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Allies Countering Extremism Act ACE Act 2. International cooperative activities to strengthen efforts relating to countering violent extremism Section 317 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 195c (1) in subsection (c)(2), by inserting France, Germany, United Kingdom, (2) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection: (h) Countering violent extremism As part of the international cooperative activities authorized in this section, the Under Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of State and appropriate Federal officials, may enter into cooperative activities with partners specified in subsection (c)(2) to strengthen efforts relating to countering violent extremism. Such activities may include— (1) efforts aimed at improving counter-radicalization and counter-messaging methods; and (2) recommendations for incorporating any new findings into national policies for countering violent extremism. .

Summary: Allies Countering Extremism Act or the ACE Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 regarding the promoting antiterrorism through the international cooperation program to allow France and Germany to be included as foreign partners. The bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Department of State and appropriate federal officials, to enter into cooperative activities with foreign partners to strengthen efforts relating to countering violent extremism. Such activities may include: (1) efforts aimed at improving counter-radicalization and counter-messaging methods, and (2) recommendations for incorporating any new findings into national policies for countering violent extremism.
Honoring Veterans' Families Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide inscriptions for spouses and children on certain headstones and markers furnished by the Secretary. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honoring Veterans’ Families Act 2. Provision of inscriptions for spouses and children on certain headstones and markers furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) (1) In the case of an individual for whom the Secretary has furnished a headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of the individual in a non-VA cemetery under subsection (a) or for whom the Secretary has furnished a headstone or marker under subsection (d), the Secretary may, if feasible and upon request, replace the headstone or marker to add an inscription for the surviving spouse or eligible dependent child of such individual following the death of the surviving spouse or eligible dependent child. (2) If the spouse or eligible dependent child of an individual referred to in paragraph (1) predeceases the individual, the Secretary may, if feasible and upon request, include an inscription for the spouse or dependent child on the headstone or marker furnished for the individual under subsection (a) or (d). (3) In this section, the term non-VA cemetery (A) a veterans' cemetery owned by a State; or (B) a State, local, tribal, or private cemetery. . (b) Effective date Subsection (i) of section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to an individual who dies on or after January 1, 2014.

Summary: Honoring Veterans' Families Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide inscriptions for deceased spouses and children on certain headstones furnished by the VA.
Employee Freedom Act

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit employers to unilaterally cease to deduct from the employee’s paycheck dues owed by the employee to a labor organization when the agreement establishing such a deduction expires and to allow employees to cancel such deductions at any time. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Employee Freedom Act 2. Union dues checkoff arrangements Section 8(a)(5) of the National Labor Relations Act is amended by inserting before the period the following: , except that it shall not be a violation of this paragraph or of paragraph (1) where an employer unilaterally ceases to deduct from the employee’s paycheck dues owed by the employee to a labor organization when the agreement establishing such a deduction expires 3. Right of employees to cancel dues checkoff at any time Section 302(c) of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, is amended in paragraph (4) by striking the proviso and inserting the following: Provided

Summary: Employee Freedom Act This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to permit employers to unilaterally cease to deduct from the employee's paycheck dues owed by the employee to a labor organization when the agreement establishing such a deduction expires. The bill amends the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to allow employees to cancel such deductions at any time.
Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2018

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, regardless of how long the veterans had such disease prior to death. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2018 2. Extension of increased dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a) Extension Section 1311(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (A) The rate (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) A veteran whom the Secretary determines died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis shall be treated as a veteran described in subparagraph (A) without regard for how long the veteran had such disease prior to death. . (b) Applicability Subparagraph (B) of section 1311(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply to a veteran who dies from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis on or after October 1, 2018.

Summary: Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2018 This bill extends increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to the surviving spouse of a veteran who dies from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) regardless of how long the veteran had such disease prior to death. (Under current law, such compensation is paid for a service-connected disability that was rated totally disabling, which ALS is, for a continuous period of at least eight years immediately preceding death.)
To permit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program.

To permit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program. 1. Grants for cemetery research and the production of educational materials (a) Grants authorized (1) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program. (2) Eligible recipients The Secretary may award a grant under this section to any of the following entities: (A) An institution of higher learning. (B) A local education agency. (C) A non-profit entity that the Secretary determines has a demonstrated history of community engagement. (D) Another recipient the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (3) Use of funds A recipient of a grant under this section may use the grant amount to— (A) conduct research related to national, State, or Tribal veterans’ cemeteries; (B) produce education materials that teach about the history of veterans interred in national, State, or Tribal veterans’ cemeteries; and (C) promote community engagement with the histories of veterans interred in national, State, or Tribal veterans’ cemeteries. (4) Maximum amount A grant awarded under this section may not exceed $500,000. (b) Regulations If the Secretary establishes a grant program under this section, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations regarding— (1) the evaluation of applications for grants under the program; and (2) administration of the program. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Veterans Legacy Program (2) The term institution of higher learning (3) The term local educational agency 20 U.S.C. 7801

Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program, which provides the public with engagement and educational opportunities regarding veterans interred in national, state, or tribal veterans' cemeteries.
Federal Communications Commission Transparency Act

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on the website of the Commission documents to be voted on by the Commission. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Communications Commission Transparency Act 2. Publication of documents in advance of FCC voting (a) In general Section 4 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 154 (o) (1) The Commission may not adopt any order, decision, report, or action by vote of the Commission at a meeting of the Commission, unless the Chairman causes to be published on the internet website of the Commission the text of such order, decision, report, or action not later than 21 days before the date on which the vote is to occur, except when the Chairman determines that emergency or other exigent circumstances require publication less than 21 days before the date on which the vote is to occur. (2) The text published pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be the text intended at the time of the publishing to be subject to a vote. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prevent the Commission from making changes to the text after the publishing. (3) If the Chairman determines that publication of all or a portion of an order, decision, report, or action is likely to lead to a result described in a paragraph of section 552b(c) of title 5, United States Code, the Chairman may exempt such order, decision, report, or action, or such portion, as the case may be, from the publication requirements of this subsection. (4) This subsection does not— (A) create any rights or remedies; or (B) provide a basis for challenging any order, decision, report, or action adopted by the Commission. (5) In this subsection, the term meeting . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Federal Communications Commission Transparency Act This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from adopting any order, decision, report, or action by vote at a meeting unless it publishes on its website the text of such order, decision, report, or action not later than 21 days before the vote is to occur, except when an emergency requires publication less than 21 days before the vote. The bill also allows an exemption from the publication requirement if publication may result in the disclosure of certain confidential information.
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 directs 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.
Protecting Access to Classified Information in Elections Act

To amend the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to authorize candidates in a presidential election campaign to request a security clearance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Access to Classified Information in Elections Act 2. Security clearances for candidates during presidential election campaigns (a) In general The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 ( Public Law 108–458 7602. Security clearances for candidates during presidential election campaigns (a) Security clearance An eligible candidate may request a security clearance. (b) Procedures To the extent practicable pursuant to existing procedures and requirements, the appropriate agencies and departments of the Federal Government shall expeditiously provide the necessary background investigations and eligibility determinations with respect to a request for a security clearance by an eligible candidate under subsection (a). (c) Disclosure (1) List Beginning not later than January 1 of each year in which a presidential election is held, the Director shall maintain on a publicly accessible internet website of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence a list of each eligible candidate who— (A) is granted a security clearance pursuant to a request under subsection (a); and (B) provides written consent to the Director to make public the status of such request. (2) Updates The Director shall update the list under paragraph (1) not later than 7 days after the date on which the Director receives the written consent of a candidate under subparagraph (B) of such paragraph. (d) Eligible candidate defined The term eligible candidate section 9002(2) . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents at the beginning of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7601 the following new item: Sec. 7602. Security clearances for candidates during presidential election campaigns. .

Summary: Protecting Access to Classified Information in Elections Act This bill amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to authorize certain candidates for President or Vice President to request a security clearance. Candidates must be the nominees of a major party or on the election ballot in at least 10 states to qualify. The federal government must expeditiously conduct background investigations and eligibility determinations for qualified candidates.
Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2017

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to penalize aliens who overstay their visas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2017 2. Visa overstays criminalized (a) In general The Immigration and Nationality Act is amended by inserting after section 274D the following: 274E. Visa overstays (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), any alien who remains in the United States for any period of time after the date on which any visa or status under which the alien is lawfully present has expired shall— (1) for the first commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned no more than 6 months, or both; and (2) for a subsequent commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both. (b) Exception If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines on an individual case-by-case basis that, because of reasons of a medical necessity, public safety, or national security, the alien violated subsection (a), the alien shall not be subject to the penalties under subsection (a). (c) Limitation on reentry (1) First offenders Any alien convicted of a violation of subsection (a)(1)— (A) may not be admitted to the United States for a period of 5 years, beginning on the date of the conviction; and (B) may not be granted a visa for a period of 10 years, beginning on the date of the conviction. (2) Subsequent offenses Any alien convicted of a violation of subsection (a)(2)— (A) may not be admitted to the United States; and (B) may not be granted a visa. (d) Disclosure of penalties In the case of any application or petition by or on behalf of an alien for admission to the United States, the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide the alien with notice of the penalties under this section and section 275 on receipt of the application or petition, and again at the time of admission. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 274D the following: 274E. Visa overstays. .

Summary: Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to subject any alien who remains in the United States after any visa or status under which the alien is lawfully present has expired to: (1) a fine or imprisonment for up to six months, or both, for a first offense; and (2) a fine or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, for any subsequent offense. Such penalties shall be waived if the overstay was due to medical necessity, public safety, or national security. An alien convicted of a first offense may not be admitted to the United States for 5 years or granted a visa for 10 years. An alien convicted of a subsequent offense may not be admitted to the United States at all or granted a visa.
Go to Washington, Go to Work Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Congressional candidates and Members of Congress from soliciting campaign funds on any day on which the House of Congress in which the candidate seeks election or the Member serves is in session. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Go to Washington, Go to Work Act 2. Prohibiting Congressional candidates and Members of Congress from soliciting campaign funds while in session (a) Prohibition Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30101 325. Prohibiting Congressional candidates and Members of Congress from soliciting campaign funds while in session A candidate for election for the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress or an individual holding such an office may not solicit funds in connection with an election for Federal office or an election for State or local office— (1) on any day on which the Senate is in session (other than a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session), in the case of a candidate for election for, or an individual holding, the office of Senator; or (2) on any day on which the House of Representatives is in session (other than a day on which the House convenes solely in a pro forma session), in the case of a candidate for election for, or an individual holding, the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring during 2019 or any succeeding year.

Summary: Go to Washington, Go to Work Act This bill prohibits Members of Congress and congressional candidates from soliciting campaign funds while the chamber of Congress in which the Member serves, or in which the candidate seeks to serve, is in session.