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Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2018

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2018 2. Clarification to the authority of the Bureau with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator Section 1027(f) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5517(f) (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking Description of activities Exceptions (B) by striking Paragraph (1) (A) Authority Paragraph (1) ; and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A), as so designated, the following: (B) Limitation With respect to a person regulated by a State insurance regulator— (i) if that person is offering or providing a consumer financial product or service, the Bureau may not enforce this title with respect to that person to the extent that the person is engaged in the business of insurance; or (ii) if that person is subject to any enumerated consumer law or any law for which authorities are transferred under subtitle F or H, the authority of the Bureau to enforce that law with respect to that person shall be narrowly construed to the extent that the person is engaged in the business of insurance. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Rule of construction The enforcement of this title shall be broadly construed in favor of the authority of a State insurance regulator with respect to a person regulated by the State insurance regulator. .

Summary: Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2018 This bill amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to revise the authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over activities regulated by a state insurance regulator. The CFPB may not enforce the Act against any person regulated by a state insurance regulator and offering a consumer financial product or service, to the extent that person is engaged in the business of insurance. If a person engaged in the business of insurance is regulated by a state insurance regulator but otherwise subject to the Act, the CFPB must construe its authority narrowly.
Medicare Beneficiary Opioid Addiction Treatment Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of methadone under Medicare part B. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Beneficiary Opioid Addiction Treatment Act 2. Coverage of methadone under Medicare part B (a) Coverage Section 1861(s)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2) (1) by striking and (2) by adding and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (GG) the following new subparagraph: (HH) methadone, if furnished or dispensed (including by prescription) on or after January 1, 2019, to an individual for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment by a physician or other practitioner who has in effect a registration or waiver under section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 823(g) . (b) Payment (1) In connection with physician and supplier service Section 1842(o)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395u(o)(1) (H) In the case of methadone (as described in section 1861(s)(2)(HH)), the amount provided under section 1847A for such drug. . (2) Covered OPD service Section 1833(t)(1)(B)(iii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(1)(B)(iii) and methadone described in paragraph (2)(HH) of such section section 1861(s) (c) Budget neutrality The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall implement the amendments made by this section in a manner such that— (1) estimated expenditures under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4 (2) estimated expenditures under the prospective payment system under section 1833(t) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)

Summary: Medicare Beneficiary Opioid Addiction Treatment Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment of methadone (a medication used to treat opioid-use disorder).
A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide snow removal assistance to Indian tribes under a Federal emergency declaration, and for other purposes.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide snow removal assistance to Indian tribes under a Federal emergency declaration, and for other purposes. 1. Snow removal assistance Section 502(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5192(a) (1) in paragraph (7), by striking and (2) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: (9) provide snow assistance, including snow removal, de-icing, salting, snow dumps, and sanding of roads and other facilities, and search and rescue, sheltering, and other emergency protective measures, to an Indian tribe that makes a request for a declaration that an emergency exists because of a snowstorm or severe winter storm. .

Summary: This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide snow assistance, including snow removal, deicing, search and rescue, sheltering, and other emergency protective measures, to an Indian tribe that makes a request for a declaration that an emergency exists because of a snowstorm or severe winter storm.
Informing Seniors about Opioids Act of 2018

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide educational resources regarding opioid use and pain management as part of the Medicare & You handbook. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Informing Seniors about Opioids Act of 2018 2. Provision of information regarding opioid use and pain management as part of Medicare & You handbook (a) In general Section 1804 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395b–2 (d) The notice provided under subsection (a) shall include educational resources, compiled by the Secretary, regarding opioid use, pain management, and alternative pain management treatments. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to notices distributed prior to each Medicare open enrollment period beginning after January 1, 2019.

Summary: Informing Seniors about Opioids Act of 2018 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide Medicare beneficiaries with educational resources regarding opioid use, pain management, and alternative pain-management treatments.
Protecting Moms and Infants Act

To improve treatment and early interventions for pregnant and postpartum women and infants affected by substance use disorder. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Moms and Infants Act 2. Improving treatment for pregnant and postpartum women (a) Report (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this subsection as the Secretary Public Law 114–91 (A) an update on the implementation of the recommendations in the strategy, including information regarding the agencies involved in the implementation; and (B) information on additional funding or authority the Secretary requires, if any, to implement the strategy, which may include authorities needed to coordinate implementation of such strategy across the Department of Health and Human Services. (2) Periodic updates The Secretary shall periodically update the report under paragraph (1). (b) Residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women Section 508(s) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb–1(s) $16,900,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021 $29,931,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 3. Early interventions for pregnant women and infants (a) Development of educational materials by Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Section 515(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb–21(b) (1) in paragraph (13), by striking and (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (15) in cooperation with relevant stakeholders and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, develop educational materials for clinicians to use with pregnant women for shared decisionmaking regarding pain management during pregnancy. . (b) Guidelines and recommendations by Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Section 507(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb(b) (1) in paragraph (13), by striking and (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (15) in cooperation with the Secretary, implement and disseminate, as appropriate, the recommendations in the report entitled Protecting Our Infants Act: Final Strategy . (c) Support of partnerships by Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Section 507(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb(b) (16) in cooperation with relevant stakeholders, support public-private partnerships to assist with education about, and support with respect to, substance use disorder for pregnant women and health care providers who treat pregnant women and babies. .

Summary: Protecting Moms and Infants Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the residential substance-use-treatment program for pregnant and postpartum women and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to make recommendations for addressing prenatal opioid use. Further, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment must develop substance-use-disorder educational materials for treating pregnant women and babies.
Enhancing Access to Addiction Treatment Act of 2018

To amend section 303 of the Controlled Substances Act to facilitate waivers of the separate registration requirement for physicians dispensing narcotic drugs to individuals for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Access to Addiction Treatment Act of 2018 2. Waivers for maintenance or detoxification treatment (a) Waiver Section 303(g)(2)(G)(ii) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 823(g)(2)(G)(ii) (VIII) The physician graduated from an accredited school of allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine in the United States during the 5-year period ending on the date on which the physician submits to the Secretary a written notification under subparagraph (B) and successfully completed a comprehensive allopathic or osteopathic medicine curriculum or accredited medical residency that— (aa) included not less than 24 hours of training on treating and managing opiate-dependent patients; and (bb) included, at a minimum— (AA) the training described in items (aa) through (gg) of subclause (IV); and (BB) training with respect to any other best practice the Secretary determines should be included in the curriculum, which may include training on pain management, including assessment and appropriate use of opioid and non-opioid alternatives. . (b) Grants (1) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish a grant program under which the Secretary may make grants to accredited schools of allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine and teaching hospitals located in the United States to support the development of curricula that meet the requirements under subclause (VIII) of section 303(g)(2)(G)(ii) of the Controlled Substances Act, as added by subsection (a). (2) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated for grants under paragraph (1), $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023. (c) Technical amendment Section 102(24) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802(24) Health, Education, and Welfare Health and Human Services

Summary: Enhancing Access to Addiction Treatment Act of 2018 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to expand the types of training that satisfy the training requirement to be a qualifying physician who may administer, dispense, or prescribe narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment in an office-based opioid treatment program. Specifically, a physician who recently graduated from medical school (either allopathic or osteopathic) and successfully completed a comprehensive curriculum or residency that included training on treating and managing opiate-dependent patients satisfies the training requirement to be a qualifying physician. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish a grant program to support the development of such curricula by medical schools and teaching hospitals.
A bill to limit the level of premium subsidy provided by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to agricultural producers.

To limit the level of premium subsidy provided by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to agricultural producers. 1. Limitation on payment of portion of premium by Corporation Section 508(e) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1508(e) (9) Limitation (A) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the total amount of premium paid by the Corporation on behalf of a person or legal entity, directly or indirectly, with respect to all policies issued to the person or legal entity under this title for a crop year shall be limited to a maximum of $40,000. (B) Relationship to other law To the maximum extent practicable, the Corporation shall carry out this paragraph in accordance with section 1001 of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 7 U.S.C. 1308 .

Summary: This bill amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to limit federal crop insurance premium subsidies provided to agricultural producers to $40,000. The limit applies to the total amount of premiums paid by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation on behalf of a person or legal entity for all policies issued for a crop year.
Tax Fairness for Workers Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Fairness for Workers Act 2. Allowance of deduction for certain expenses of the trade or business of being an employee (a) Above-the-Line deduction for union dues and expenses Section 62(a)(1) The limitation under the preceding sentence shall not apply to deductions which are attributable to a trade or business consisting of the performance of services by the taxpayer as an employee if such deductions are for union dues and expenses. (b) Allowance of miscellaneous itemized deduction for other expenses of the trade or business of being an employee Section 67(g) (1) by striking Notwithstanding subsection (a), (1) In general Notwithstanding subsection (a), except as provided in paragraph (2), ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Exception for expenses of the trade or business of being an employee (A) In general Paragraph (1) shall not apply to miscellaneous itemized deductions for any taxable year which are itemized deductions attributable to a trade or business carried on by the taxpayer which consists of the performance of services by the taxpayer as an employee. (B) Application of 2-percent test In applying subsection (a) for any taxable year to which this paragraph applies, only the itemized deductions described in subparagraph (A) shall be taken into account as miscellaneous itemized deductions. . (c) Effective dates (1) Above-the-line deduction The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017. (2) Miscellaneous itemized deductions The amendment made by subsection (b) shall take effect as if included in the amendment made by section 11045(a) of Public Law 115–97

Summary: Tax Fairness for Workers Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses. (An above-the-line deduction is subtracted from gross income and is available whether or not a taxpayer itemizes other deductions.) The bill also reinstates the miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses attributable to the performance of services as an employee. (Under current law, all miscellaneous itemized deductions are suspended through 2025.)
Clean Coasts Act

To codify the outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and the Arctic drilling rule. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Coasts Act 2. Codification of the outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and the Arctic drilling rule The following are enacted into law: (1) Subparts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, P, Q, and S of part 250 of title 30, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on February 1, 2017). (2) Subparts A, D, and E of part 254 of title 30, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on February 1, 2017). (3) Subparts A and B of part 550 of title 30, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on February 1, 2017).

Summary: Clean Coasts Act This bill provides statutory authority for regulations implemented by the Department of the Interior regarding safety standards for (1)oil and gas and sulphur operations in the Outer Continental Shelf, and (2)oil spill response requirements for facilities located seaward of the coast line.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9801 Apollo Drive in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, as the "Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9801 Apollo Drive in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, as the Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building 1. Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9801 Apollo Drive in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, shall be known and designated as the Wayne K. Curry 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 Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9801 Apollo Drive in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, as the "Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building."
Defending Access to Mental Health Care Act

To clarify that participants in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program may be assigned to serve in pediatric inpatient mental health facilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defending Access to Mental Health Care Act 2. Provision of primary care health professionals at pediatric inpatient mental health facilities (a) Health professional shortage area medical facilities Section 332(a)(2)(A) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254e(a)(2)(A) pediatric inpatient mental health facility that is certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, community mental health center, (b) Assignment of Corps members Section 338B(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254l–1(a) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ; and ; (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) an adequate supply of mental health professionals at pediatric inpatient mental health facilities that are certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; and .

Summary: Defending Access to Mental Health Care Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to expand the National Health Service Corps Program to include service in pediatric inpatient mental health facilities (such facilities may qualify as health professional shortage areas under the program).
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Act of 2018

To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to rename the Department of Agriculture. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Act of 2018 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) the Department of Agriculture is the primary Federal agency dedicated to improving the economy and quality of life in rural areas of the United States; (2) the Department of Agriculture provides significant financial resources and technical assistance to rural communities, including loans, loan guarantees, and grants to help support economic development in rural areas of the United States; (3) the United States has a substantial interest in ensuring that the nearly 45,000,000 individuals in the United States living in rural communities have access to critical infrastructure, broadband, telecommunications connectivity, capital, health care, and other essential resources; and (4) renaming the Department of Agriculture the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (A) further establish the importance of rural development to the mission of the Department; and (B) raise awareness in rural areas of the United States of the essential role the Department has in supporting rural communities throughout the United States. 3. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (a) In general Subtitle A of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 6901 221. Renaming as Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (a) In general (1) Department The Department of Agriculture shall be known and designated as the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (2) Secretary The Secretary of Agriculture shall be known and designated as the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development (b) References Except as provided in subsection (c), any reference to the Department of Agriculture or the Secretary of Agriculture in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, respectively. (c) Limitation on application The renaming of the Department of Agriculture and the Secretary of Agriculture under this section shall not apply to any acronyms used before the date of enactment of this section by the Secretary for the purposes of labeling. . (b) Authority Section 296(b) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 7014(b) (9) The authority of the Secretary to carry out section 221. .

Summary: Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Act of 2018 This bill amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to rename: (1) the Department of Agriculture as the "Department of Agriculture and Rural Development," and (2) the position of Secretary of Agriculture as the "Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development."
A bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse 1. George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse (a) Designation The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, shall be known and designated as the George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and United States courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse May 23, 2018 Reported without amendment

Summary: This bill designates the federal building and U.S. courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse."