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No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act

To modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act 2. Modification of prohibition Section 211 of the Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (as contained in section 101(b) of division A of Public Law 105–277 (1) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by striking by a designated national (B) by inserting before the period that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated unless the original owner of the mark, trade name, or commercial name, or the bona fide successor-in-interest has expressly consented (2) in subsection (b), by striking by a designated national or its successor-in-interest (3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Subsections (a)(2) and (b) of this section shall apply only if the person or entity asserting the rights knew or had reason to know at the time when the person or entity acquired the rights asserted that the mark, trade name, or commercial name was the same as or substantially similar to a mark, trade name, or commercial name that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated. ; and (5) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking In this section: (2) The term In this section, the term

Summary: No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act This bill amends the Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 to prohibit U.S. courts from recognizing, enforcing, or otherwise validating any assertion of rights by an individual (under current law, by a designated Cuban national) of a mark, trade name, or commercial name that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated by the Cuban government unless the original owner of such mark or name, or such owner's bona fide successor, has expressly consented. The bill applies such prohibition only if the individual asserting the rights knew or had reason to know at the time of acquiring the rights asserted that the mark or name was the same or substantially similar to the mark or name used in connection with the business or assets that were confiscated.
CLEAN UP Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion of gain or loss from the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites from unrelated business taxable income, and to extend expensing of environmental remediation costs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Creating Livable Environments And New Usable Property Act CLEAN UP Act 2. Extension of exclusion of gain or loss on sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites from unrelated business taxable income (a) In general Section 512(b)(19)(K) December 31, 2009 December 31, 2019 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to any gain or loss on the sale, exchange, or other disposition of any property acquired by the taxpayer after December 31, 2017. 3. Extension of expensing of environmental remediation costs (a) In general Section 198(h) December 31, 2011 December 31, 2019 (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to expenditures paid or incurred after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Creating Livable Environments And New Usable Property Act or the CLEAN UP Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2019: (1) the exclusion of gain or loss on the sale or exchange of brownfield sites (land used for commercial or industrial purposes that has been contaminated with hazardous waste or pollution and has been cleaned up and made suitable for commercial or industrial uses) from unrelated business taxable income, and (2) the election to expense environmental remediation expenditures.
FSA Fairness Act of 2018

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FAFSA Fairness Act of 2018 2. Changes to the FAFSA for certain students Section 483 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1090 (1) in subsection (h)(1), by inserting the following before the semicolon: , including the special circumstances under which a student may qualify for a determination of independence (2) by adding at the end the following: (i) Provisional Independent Students (1) Requirements for the Secretary The Secretary shall— (A) enable each student who, based on the special circumstance specified in subsection (h)(1), may qualify for an adjustment under section 479A that will result in a determination of independence under such section and section 480(d)(1)(I), to complete the forms developed by the Secretary under subsection (a) as an independent student for the purpose of an initial determination of the student’s Federal financial aid award by a financial aid administrator at an institution of higher education to which the student is applying for financial aid, but subject to verification under paragraph (2)(B) for the purpose of the final determination of the award; and (B) specify, on the forms, the consequences under section 490(a) of knowingly and willfully completing the forms as an independent student under subparagraph (A) without meeting the special circumstances to qualify for such a determination. (2) Requirements for financial aid administrators With respect to a student who completes the forms as an independent student under paragraph (1)(A), a financial aid administrator shall— (A) provide an initial determination of the student’s Federal financial aid award to the student in the same manner as, and by not later than the date that, the administrator provides other independent students their initial determinations of Federal financial aid awards; and (B) in making a final determination of the student’s Federal financial aid award, use the discretion provided under sections 479A and 480(d)(1)(I) to verify whether the student meets the special circumstances to qualify as an independent student. (3) Definition For purposes of this subsection, the term other independent students (A) who meet the definition of independent (B) whose independent status is not subject to verification by a financial aid administrator under paragraph (2)(B). .

Summary: FAFSA Fairness Act of 2018 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) process for certain students. Specifically, the Department of Education must allow students to complete FAFSA as independent students under special circumstances. Financial aid administrators must provide those students with an initial determination regarding their assistance in the same manner as, and by no later than the date that, they provide other independent students with that determination.
Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program of payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 2. Program of payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs Section 340E of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 256e (1) in subsection (a), by striking and each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018, , each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018, and each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 (2) in subsection (b)(3)(D), by inserting and the end of fiscal year 2022, fiscal year 2018, (3) in subsection (f)— (A) in paragraph (1)(A)— (i) in clause (iv), by striking ; and ; (ii) in clause (v), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (vi) for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, $110,000,000. ; and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ; and ; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (F) for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, $220,000,000. . April 25, 2018 Reported without amendment

Summary: Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2023 the program that provides payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs.
Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017

To repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act of 2017 2. Repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board Effective as of the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148

Summary: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017 This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to terminate the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Under PPACA, the IPAB is tasked with developing proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending.
Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2018

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on indoor tanning services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2018 2. Repeal of excise tax on indoor tanning services (a) In general Subtitle D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking chapter 49 and by striking the item relating to such chapter in the table of chapters of such subtitle. (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to services performed after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the 10% excise tax on indoor tanning services.
Oil Region National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act

To amend the Oil Region National Heritage Area Act to reauthorize the Oil Region National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Oil Region National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act 2. Oil Region National Heritage Area Act (a) Management entity The Oil Region National Heritage Area Act ( Public Law 108–447 Oil Heritage Region, Inc. Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism (b) Sunset Section 608 of the Oil Region National Heritage Area Act ( Public Law 108–447 608. Sunset The authority of the Secretary to grant or provide any assistance under this title shall terminate on September 30, 2026. . (c) Authorization of appropriations Section 612(a)(2) of the Oil Region National Heritage Area Act ( Public Law 108–447 $10,000,000 $20,000,000

Summary: Oil Region National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through the end of FY2026 the Oil Region National Heritage Area Act.
Reward Work Act

To prohibit public companies from repurchasing their shares on the open market, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reward Work Act 2. Prohibition on stock buybacks on the open market (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the terms equity security exchange issuer 15 U.S.C. 78c (2) the term national securities exchange 15 U.S.C. 78f (b) Prohibitions Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no issuer may purchase an equity security of the issuer on a national securities exchange. (c) No force or effect Section 240.10b–18 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, shall have no force or effect. (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to affect tender offers subject to section 240.13e–4 and sections 240.14e–1 through 240.14f–1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations. 3. Worker representation on corporate board of directors (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term director 15 U.S.C. 78c (2) the term employee 29 U.S.C. 152 (b) Registration requirements for securities Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78l(b)(1) (4) No issuer may register securities on a national exchange unless at least 1/3 . (c) Policy The Securities and Exchange Commission, in consultation with the National Labor Relations Board, shall promulgate regulations— (1) to ensure that director elections at issuing firms are fair and democratic; and (2) to ensure that 1/3 4. Regulations The Securities and Exchange Commission shall promulgate regulations to direct national securities exchanges and issuers, as defined in section 2(a), to comply with this Act and the amendments made by this Act.

Summary: Reward Work Act This bill prohibits issuers from purchasing their own securities on a national exchange. The bill also requires one-third of an issuer's board of directors to be elected by employees in order for the issuer to be allowed to register securities.
Opioid ECHO Act

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for training health professionals to treat opioid addiction and other substance use disorders through using technology-enabled models, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Opioid ECHO Act 2. Grants to train health professionals to treat opioid addiction (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for the purpose of training health professionals to treat opioid addiction and other substance use disorders, including by providing medication-assisted treatment, through the use of technology-enabled models. (b) Duration Each grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 3 years. (c) Definitions For purposes of this section: (1) Eligible entity The term eligible entity 42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa) (2) Technology-enabled model The term technology-enabled model Public Law 114–270 (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $10,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2020.

Summary: Opioid ECHO Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to train health professionals to treat opioid addiction and other substance abuse disorders, including by providing medication-assisted treatment, through the use of technology-enabled models. (Technology-enabled models are distance health education models that connect specialists with other health professionals through interactive videoconferencing to facilitate case-based learning, disseminate best practices, and evaluate outcomes.)
Reducing Opioid Risk Act

To provide that a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy communication plan may include information about Federal and State prescribing requirements for controlled substances. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Opioid Risk Act 2. Risk evaluation and mitigation strategy communication plans Section 505–1(e)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355–1(e)(3) (1) in subparagraph (B), by adding a semicolon at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ; or (3) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ; or (4) by adding at the end the following: (E) disseminating information to health care providers about Federal and State prescribing requirements for controlled substances, including the requirements under section 309(f) of the Controlled Substances Act, as applicable. .

Summary: Reducing Opioid Risk Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to require a drug manufacturer to inform health care providers about state and federal regulations for controlled substances, including the partial fill option.
Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2018

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2018 2. Improved access to mental health services under the Medicare program (a) Access to clinical social workers Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii) 75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L) 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 (b) Access to clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (1) In general Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii) clinical social worker services, qualified psychologist services, (2) Conforming amendment Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation (c) Access to the complete set of clinical social worker services Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services (including health behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2015, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96155 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2019.

Summary: Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2018 This bill increases the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services. The bill excludes clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare. Additionally, the bill alters the definition of "clinical social worker services" as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, "clinical social worker services": (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.
National Aviation Cadet Museum of the United States Recognition Act

To recognize the National Aviation Cadet Museum of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Aviation Cadet Museum of the United States Recognition Act 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) in 1994, former aviation cadet and Air Force First Lieutenant Errol Severe founded the Aviation Cadet Museum; (2) from 1917 to 1965, the flying cadet and succeeding aviation cadet programs served as the primary production source for nearly 500,000 joint-service pilots, navigators, and bombardiers; (3) the bravery, courage, dedication, and heroism of aviators and supporting ground crews from the Army Air Corps and the Army Air Forces were critical factors in defeating the enemies of the United States during World War I and World War II; (4) the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is the only museum in the United States that exists exclusively to preserve and promote an understanding of the role of aviation cadets in the 20th century; and (5) the Aviation Cadet Museum is dedicated to— (A) celebrating the spirit of the United States; and (B) recognizing the teamwork, collaboration, patriotism, and courage of the individuals who trained for and fought in, and the individuals on the homefront who mobilized and supported, the national aviation effort. 3. Recognition of National Aviation Cadet Museum of the United States (a) Recognition The Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is recognized as the National Aviation Cadet Museum of the United States. (b) Effect of recognition (1) In general The national museum recognized by subsection (a) is not a unit of the National Park System. (2) Use of Federal funds The recognition of the national museum by subsection (a) shall not require Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the national museum.

Summary: National Aviation Cadet Museum of the United States Recognition Act This bill recognizes the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as the National Aviation Cadet Museum of the United States.
ABCs in School Discipline Act

To amend subpart 1 of part A of title lV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to ensure that grant activities do not discourage the reporting of violent offenses or interfere with Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Asserting Basic Common-sense Coordination in School Discipline Act ABCs in School Discipline Act 2. Ensuring effective communication and cooperation between schools and law enforcement agencies (a) Restriction regarding disciplinary plans Section 4104 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7114 (d) Restriction regarding disciplinary plans Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a State educational agency or local educational agency to use any funds made available under this subpart to develop or implement a discipline policy that discourages schools from reporting any disciplinary action to law enforcement agencies, or discourages law enforcement agencies from arresting an individual, for— (1) any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence; (2) harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner, or engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury; (3) any crime that is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year; (4) any crime related to being a fugitive from justice; (5) unlawful possession of a firearm; or (6) exhibiting verbal or physical threatening behavior towards others, including— (A) acts of violence resulting in expulsion from school; (B) threats involving firearms or other weapons; or (C) other actions resulting in a reasonable fear of bodily injury. . (b) Rule of construction Section 4108 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7118 (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking Subject to (a) In general Subject to ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to— (1) prevent Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies from detaining or arresting an individual who could otherwise be detained or arrested for an alleged violent offense; or (2) otherwise interfere with a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency's discretion to investigate legitimate threats to school safety. .

Summary: Asserting Basic Common-sense Coordination in School Discipline Act or the ABCs in School Discipline Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prevent state and local educational agencies that receive certain federal funds from implementing a policy that discourages: (1) schools from reporting a disciplinary action to law enforcement, or (2) law enforcement from making certain arrests.