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Flu Vaccine Act

To conduct or support further comprehensive research for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flu Vaccine Act 2. Research for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine (a) In general The Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shall conduct or support comprehensive research for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine. (b) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.

Summary: Flu Vaccine Act This bill requires the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to conduct or support research for a universal influenza vaccine.
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

To repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act 2. Repeal of Davis-Bacon wage requirements (a) In general Subchapter IV of chapter 31 (b) Reference Any reference in any law to a requirement under subchapter IV of chapter 31 3. Effective date and limitation Section 2, and the amendment made by such section, shall take effect 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act but shall not affect any contract that is— (1) in existence on the date that is 30 days after such date of enactment; or (2) made pursuant to an invitation for bids outstanding on the date that is 30 days after such date of enactment.

Summary: Davis-Bacon Repeal Act This bill repeals the Davis-Bacon Act (which requires that the locally prevailing wage rate be paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics working under federally-financed or federally-assisted contracts for construction, alteration, and repair of public buildings or public works). References in any law to a requirement under the Davis-Bacon Act shall be null and void.
A bill to amend the Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996 to repeal the funding limitation.

To amend the Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996 to repeal the funding limitation. 1. Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area Section 409(a) of the Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 320101

Summary: This bill amends the Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996 to repeal the limitation on the total amount that may be appropriated for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area (formerly the Steel Industry American Heritage Area) in Pennsylvania.
American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2018

To provide for the issuance of a rule to advance next-generation technologies to provide alternatives to hy­dro­fluo­ro­car­bons, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2018 2. Phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (a) In general Not later than December 31, 2018, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the Administrator (b) Requirements A rule issued under subsection (a) shall— (1) be issued, reviewed, and enforced in the same manner as rules issued pursuant to title VI of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7671 (2) conform to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, done at Montreal on September 16, 1987 (including the hy­dro­fluo­ro­car­bon phasedown schedule agreed to by parties to the Montreal Protocol on October 15, 2016); (3) provide for the improvement of refrigerant management programs, including reclamation; and (4) be designed— (A) to promote and support economic development; (B) to maximize protections for human health and the environment; (C) to minimize economic costs to hy­dro­fluo­ro­car­bon producers, reclaimers, and user entities; (D) to maximize flexibility for hy­dro­fluo­ro­car­bon producers, reclaimers, and user entities; and (E) to minimize any additional costs to consumers. (c) Negotiations with stakeholders In issuing a rule under subsection (a), as the Administrator determines to be appropriate, the Administrator may consider negotiating with all relevant stakeholders, in accordance with the negotiated rulemaking procedure under subchapter III of chapter 5 Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990

Summary: American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2018 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons through rulemaking. This must include an allowance allocation and trading program and the advancement of new technology to replace hydrofluorocarbons.
Protection from Overprescribing Act

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider State analysis and sharing of prescription drug monitoring program data in determining prescription drug monitoring program grants to States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection from Overprescribing Act 2. Consideration in awarding grants to support State PDMPs In determining whether to award a grant to a State in support of a State prescription drug monitoring program, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall consider whether each agency of the State that administers the prescription drug monitoring program pro­ac­tively analyzes data available through the State’s prescription drug monitoring program and provides reports to law enforcement agencies, prescriber licensing boards, and other agencies describing any prescribers that repeatedly fall outside of expected norms or standard practices for the prescriber’s field.

Summary: Protection from Overprescribing Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to consider when awarding a grant to a state to support the state's prescription drug monitoring program whether the state's program provides reports to law enforcement agencies, licensing boards, and other agencies describing any prescribers who repeatedly fall outside of expected norms or standard practices.
Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals to provide the Secretary with information on the hospital's acquisition costs for 340B drugs and the total revenues received by the hospital for such drugs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018 2. Medicare requirement for hospitals regarding 340B drug information (a) In general Section 1866(a)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395cc(a)(1) (1) in subparagraph (X), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (Y), by striking the period at the end and inserting , and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (Y), the following new subparagraph: (Z) in the case of a hospital that is a covered entity under subsection (a)(4) of section 340B of the Public Health Service Act, to include in any cost report submitted to the Secretary under this title information on— (i) the aggregate acquisition costs of the hospital for drugs acquired during the period covered by such cost report and for which the hospital received a discount under such section 340B; and (ii) the aggregate revenues the hospital received from all payors for such drugs, dis­ag­gre­gated by insurance status (including the Medicare program, the Medicaid program, the Children's Health Insurance Program, private health insurance, and uninsured). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to contracts entered into or renewed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018 This bill requires a hospital participating in the 340B drug discount program to include, in any Medicare cost report to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, information on: (1) the aggregate acquisition costs of the hospital for drugs acquired under the program; and (2) the aggregate revenues the hospital received from all payors for such drugs, disaggregated by insurance status.
Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2018

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2018 2. Work opportunity tax credit for military spouses (a) In general Section 51(d)(1) (1) by striking or (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting , or (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (K) a qualified military spouse. . (b) Qualified military spouse Section 51(d) (16) Qualified military spouse The term qualified military spouse . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2017. 3. Flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families (a) FSAs required The Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the Armed Forces for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with the regulations prescribed under sections 106(c) and 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (b) Considerations The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 (c) Secretary concerned defined In this section, the term Secretary concerned (1) The Secretary of Defense, with respect to members of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Air Force. (2) The Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to members of the Coast Guard.

Summary: Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a work opportunity tax credit for hiring a qualified military spouse. A "qualified military spouse" is the spouse or domestic partner (as recognized under state law or by the Armed Forces) of a member of the Armed Forces. The bill also requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (with respect to the Coast Guard) to implement flexible spending arrangements that permit members of the Armed Forces to use basic pay and compensation to pay for childcare services for their dependent children on a pre-tax basis.
Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2018

To allow for judicial review of certain final rules relating to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics manufacturing before requiring compliance with the rules by existing sources. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2018 2. Extension of existing source compliance dates for certain final rules relating to brick and structural clay products and clay ceramics manufacturing (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Action (A) In general The term action (i) seeks judicial review of any aspect of the final rule; and (ii) is filed during the 60-day period beginning on the date on which notice of issuance of the final rule was published in the Federal Register. (B) Inclusion The term action 42 U.S.C. 7607 (2) Contested final rule The term contested final rule (3) Existing source compliance date The term existing source compliance date (4) Final rule The term final rule (A) the final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled NESHAP for Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing; and NESHAP for Clay Ceramics Manufacturing (B) the final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled NESHAP for Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing; and NESHAP for Clay Ceramics Manufacturing: Correction (b) Extension of existing source compliance dates for contested final rules The existing source compliance date for a contested final rule shall be extended until the earlier of— (1) the date that is 2 years after the date on which judgment becomes final, and no longer subject to further appeal or review, in all actions relating to the contested final rule; and (2) December 26, 2020. (c) Regulations In the case of a judgment entered against the Environmental Protection Agency relating to a contested final rule, the Administrator shall finalize, by not later than 1 year after the date on which the judicial review or appeal of the judgment concludes, new regulations under section 112 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412

Summary: Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2018 This bill delays required compliance with specified emission rules applicable to kilns. Specifically, the bill delays national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products manufacturing or clay ceramics manufacturing until the earlier of: two years after final judicial review, or December 26, 2020.
ARTS Act of 2018

To encourage and facilitate international participation in the performing arts, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Arts Require Timely Service Act of 2018 ARTS Act of 2018 2. International participation in the performing arts Section 214(c)(6)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(c)(6)(D) (1) in the first sentence, by inserting (i) Any person (2) in the second sentence— (A) by striking Once Except as provided in clause (ii), once (B) by striking Attorney General shall Secretary of Homeland Security shall (3) in the third sentence, by striking The Attorney General The Secretary (4) by adding at the end the following: (ii) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjudicate each petition for an alien with extraordinary ability in the arts (as described in section 101(a)(15)(O)(i)), an alien accompanying such an alien (as described in section 101(a)(15)(O)(ii)), or an alien described in section 101(a)(15)(P) (other than an alien described in paragraph (4)(A) (relating to athletes)) not later than 14 days after— (I) the date on which the petitioner submits the petition with a written advisory opinion, letter of no objection, or request for a waiver; or (II) the date on which the 15-day period described in clause (i) has expired, if the petitioner has had an appropriate opportunity to supply rebuttal evidence. (iii) If a petition described in clause (ii) is not adjudicated by the end of the 14-day period described in clause (ii) and the petitioner is an arts organization described in paragraph (3), (5), or (6) of section 501(c) .

Summary: Arts Require Timely Service Act of 2018 or the ARTS Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjudicate O and P visa petitions (nonimmigrant visas for aliens with extraordinary ability or achievement, and artists and entertainers) within 14 days after receiving such petitions and related documents. The bill grants premium visa processing without charge to a petitioner that is a nonprofits arts organization if DHS does not meet the deadline for adjudicating a visa petition.
A bill to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.

To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol. 1. Placement of statue of Shirley Chisholm in United States Capitol (a) Obtaining Statue Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm, under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate consistent with applicable law. The Joint Committee may authorize the Architect of the Capitol to enter into the agreement and related contracts required under this subsection on its behalf, under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee may require. (b) Placement The Joint Committee on the Library shall place the statue obtained under subsection (a) in a suitable permanent location in the United States Capitol. (c) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act, and any amounts so appropriated shall remain available until expended.

Summary: This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm. The committee may authorize the Architect of the Capitol to enter into the agreement as well as related contracts. The committee shall place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the U.S. Capitol.
SNAP Work Opportunities and Veteran Protection Act of 2018

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the exception to the work requirement. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SNAP Work Opportunities and Veteran Protection Act of 2018 2. Amendments to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (a) Work requirement Section 6(o)(3) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(3) (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (E) as clauses (i) through (v), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (2) by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through Paragraph (2) (3) Exceptions (A) In general Paragraph (2) ; (3) in clause (iv) of subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking or (4) in clause (v) of subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (5) by adding at the end the following: (vi) not offered a position in a program described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (2). (B) Work requirements for certain veterans (i) In general The work requirements under paragraph (2) shall not apply to a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) if the veteran— (I) is participating in a program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or a State to further employment or rehabilitation goals, including— (aa) an employment program; (bb) a compensated work therapy program; (cc) a mental or physical rehabilitation program; (dd) a nonemployment-focused program; and (ee) a program designed to help veterans transition to full- or part-time employment; and (II) demonstrates participation, if participation is less than 20 hours per week, in the program to the fullest extent that— (aa) the veteran is physically able; and (bb) the program allows. (ii) Exemption from 3-month limit The 3-month limit under paragraph (2) shall not apply to a veteran who meets the requirements described in clause (i). . (b) Funding of employment and training programs Section 16(h)(1)(E) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2025(h)(1)(E) (1) in clause (i)(I), by striking section 6(o)(3) any of clauses (i) through (v) of section 6(o)(3)(A) or under section 6(o)(3)(B) (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking section 6(o)(3) any of clauses (i) through (v) of section 6(o)(3)(A) or under section 6(o)(3)(B) 3. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: SNAP Work Opportunities and Veteran Protection Act of 2018 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exempt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) beneficiaries from work requirements if they are not offered a position in a state job training or workfare program. The bill also exempts from work requirements veterans who are participating in certain programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs or a state to further employment or rehabilitation goals. The bill permits the Department of Agriculture to allocate specified funds to states for the employment programs.
End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for advertising and promotional expenses for prescription drugs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act 2. Disallowance of deduction for advertising and promotional expenses for prescription drugs (a) In general Part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to items not deductible) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 280I. Disallowance of deduction for direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs (a) In general No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for expenses relating to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs for any taxable year. (b) Direct-to-Consumer advertising For purposes of this section, the term direct-to-consumer advertising (1) is in regard to such prescription drug product, and (2) primarily targeted to the general public, including through— (A) publication in journals, magazines, other periodicals, and newspapers, (B) broadcasting through media such as radio, television, and telephone communication systems, direct mail, and billboards, and (C) dissemination on the Internet or through digital platforms (including social media, mobile media, web applications, digital applications, mobile applications, and electronic applications). . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for such part IX of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after the item relating to section 280H the following new item: Sec. 280I. Disallowance of deduction for direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.

Summary: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit tax deductions for expenses relating to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. "Direct-to-consumer advertising" is any dissemination, by or on behalf of a sponsor of a prescription drug product, of an advertisement that is: (1) in regard to the drug product, and (2) primarily targeted to the general public.
A bill to block implementation of the Executive order that restricts individuals from certain countries from entering the United States.

To block implementation of the Executive order that restricts individuals from certain countries from entering the United States. 1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Executive order titled Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States 8 U.S.C. 1101 (2) That Executive order violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the equal protection component of the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. 2. Prohibition against use of funds No funds, resources, or fees made available to the Secretary of Homeland Security, or to any other official of a Federal agency, by this Act or any other Act for any fiscal year, may be used to implement or enforce the Executive order titled Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States

Summary: This bill prohibits any federal agency funds, resources, or fees from being used to implement or enforce Executive Order 13769, entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States." Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants from seven countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States.