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Prior Authorization Process Improvement Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the feasibility of using certain technologies to facilitate the administration of prior authorization requirements under part C of the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prior Authorization Process Improvement Act 2. Study on applying certain technologies to the administration of part C prior authorization requirements under the Medicare program (a) In general Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the Secretary 42 U.S.C. 1395x 42 U.S.C. 1395w–21 (b) Advisory panel (1) In general In conducting the study described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with an advisory panel convened by the Secretary. (2) Selection The Secretary shall select members of the panel convened under paragraph (1). Such members shall include representatives of— (A) Medicare Advantage organizations; (B) providers and suppliers of services; (C) technology vendors; (D) entities advocating on behalf of individuals entitled to benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395c 42 U.S.C. 1395j (E) standard setting organizations (as defined in section 1171(8) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320d–1(8) (c) Report contents The report described in subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description of existing technologies that may be used to facilitate the administration of prior authorization requirements under part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act. (2) An evaluation of the utilization of such technologies by providers and suppliers of services and Medicare Advantage organizations with respect to individuals described in subsection (b)(2)(D) or not described in such subsection. (3) A cost-benefit analysis with respect to the use of such technologies by such providers and suppliers of services and such Medicare Advantage organizations. (4) An evaluation of the feasibility of Medicare Advantage organizations and providers and suppliers of services potentially using such technologies under part C of the Medicare program. (5) Recommendations on how to improve the administration of such requirements through the use of technology.

Summary: Prior Authorization Process Improvement Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to report on the feasibility of using certain technology to support the administration of Medicare Advantage prior authorization requirements.
FAIR Map Act

To direct the Attorney General to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study to develop guidelines, best practices, and examples for congressional redistricting. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair And Inclusive Redistricting Map Act FAIR Map Act 2. Congressional District Map Study (a) In General Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall enter into an agreement with the National Academies under which the National Academies shall conduct a study to— (1) develop guidelines, best practices, and examples consistent with the criteria in subsection (b) to aid States in drawing congressional district maps; and (2) define metrics and limitations to such metrics for geographic contiguity, compactness, and maintaining partisan symmetry. (b) Map Criteria (1) Primary Criteria The guidelines, best practices, and examples developed under subsection (a) shall— (A) comply with the Constitution of the United States, including the requirement of equal population; (B) comply with the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 52 U.S.C. 10301 (C) maintain geographic contiguity and compactness. (2) Secondary Criteria To the extent practicable, the guidelines, best practices, and examples developed under subsection (a) shall— (A) respect natural and existing political boundaries; (B) respect communities of interest; and (C) maintain partisan symmetry. (c) Completion of Study The Study required under subsection (a) shall be completed at the later of— (1) January 1, 2021; or (2) the date that is 1 year after the date of the agreement in subsection (a). (d) Report After the completion of the study, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress and make publicly available the results of the study described in subsection (a). 3. Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.

Summary: Fair And Inclusive Redistricting Map Act or the FAIR Map Act This bill directs the Department of Justice to enter into an agreement with the National Academies under which it shall conduct a study to: (1) develop guidelines, best practices, and examples consistent with outlined criteria to aid states in drawing congressional district maps; and (2) define metrics and limitations to such metrics for geographic contiguity, compactness, and maintaining partisan symmetry.
Keeping the Promise to American Public Servants Act of 2018

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of moving expenses of Federal employees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping the Promise to American Public Servants Act of 2018 2. Treatment of moving expenses for Federal employees during suspension of deduction (a) In general Section 217 (j) Moving expenses for Federal employees In the case of moving expenses reimbursed or furnished in kind to an individual— (1) pursuant to chapter 41, or subchapter II of chapter 57, of title 5, United States Code, and (2) with respect to a move— (A) between a location inside the continental United States and a location outside the continental United States, (B) between Alaska and Hawaii, or (C) between Alaska or Hawaii and a location outside the continental United States (other than Alaska or Hawaii), the limitations under subsection (c) shall not apply, subsection (l) shall not apply, and the individual shall be treated for purposes of this section as commencing work as an employee at a new principal place of work. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term continental United States . (b) Qualified moving expense reimbursement Section 132(g)(2) of such Code is amended by inserting , or a payment or reimbursement described in section 217(j) (relating to moving expenses for Federal employees), change of station, (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Keeping the Promise to American Public Servants Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow federal employees to deduct certain moving expenses that are reimbursed or furnished in kind to an individual.
President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush Dollar Coin Act

To amend title 31, United States Code, to require $1 coins issued during 2019 to honor President George H. W. Bush and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue bullion coins during 2019 in honor of Barbara Bush. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush Dollar Coin Act 2. Coins Honoring President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush (a) Circulating $1 coins honoring President George H. W. Bush Notwithstanding subsections (d), (n)(2)(E), (n)(3), (n)(4), and (n)(8) of section 5112 of title 31, United States Code, in addition to the coins to be issued pursuant to section 5112(r) of such title, and in accordance with the other provisions of section 5112(n) of such title, $1 coins issued during the 1-year period beginning January 1, 2019, shall bear the image of President George H. W. Bush. (b) Bullion coins honoring Barbara Bush Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (5)(C) of section 5112(o) of title 31, United States Code, and in accordance with the other provisions of section 5112(o) of such title, the Secretary of the Treasury shall issue bullion coins during the 1-year period beginning January 1, 2019, that bear the image of Barbara Bush.

Summary: President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush Dollar Coin Act This bill requires the issuance of $1 coins bearing the image of President George H.W. Bush for a one-year period beginning on January 1, 2019, and bullion coins bearing the image of Barbara Bush during that same period.
To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes.

To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes. 1. Recognition and honoring of service of individuals who served in United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II (a) Determination of active military service (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall be deemed to have determined under subparagraph (A) of section 401(a)(1) of the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977 ( Public Law 95–202 38 U.S.C. 106 (2) Issuance of discharge Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, pursuant to subparagraph (B) of such section, issue to each member of such organization a discharge from service of such organization under honorable conditions where the nature and duration of the service of such member so warrants. (b) Benefits (1) Status as a veteran Except as otherwise provided in this subsection and notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual who receives a discharge under subsection (a)(2) for service shall be honored as a veteran but shall not be entitled by reason of such service to any benefit under a law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (2) Burial benefits Service for which an individual receives a discharge under subsection (a)(2) shall be considered service in the active military, naval, or air service (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) for purposes of eligibility and entitlement to benefits under chapters 23 and 24 of title 38, United States Code. (3) Medals or other commendations The Secretary of Defense may design and produce a service medal or other commendation to honor individuals who receive a discharge under subsection (a)(2).

Summary: This bill recognizes service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II as active military service. Individuals who served in the corps are eligible for specified honors but shall not be entitled by reason of such service to veterans' benefits generally.
Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain federally-subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act 2. Exclusion of certain federally-subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty (a) In general Section 108(f)(4) , under a loan repayment program receiving a grant or contract under section 748(a)(2) of such Act section 338I of such Act (b) Conforming amendment Section 108(f)(4) National Health Service Corps loan repayment program and certain State loan repayment programs certain Federal and State loan repayment programs (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) GAO report The Comptroller General of the United States shall review and report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the participation of dental providers and faculty in areas and schools receiving funding from the Dental Faculty Development and Loan Repayment Program under section 748(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act, including the extent to which they remain full-time faculty teaching and practicing in dental clinics located in dental schools, hospitals, or community-based affiliated sites after receiving funding from the program.

Summary: Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income payments received under the federally funded student loan repayment program for full-time faculty members of dental schools with programs in general, pediatric, or public health dentistry. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the participation of dental providers and faculty in areas and schools receiving funding under the program.
Limousine Safety Modernization Act

To allow for safety regulation of vehicles that are modified to increase seating capacity, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Limousine Safety Modernization Act 2. Safety regulation of limousines Section 30102(a)(6) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking or (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ; or (3) by inserting at the end the following: (C) altering a motor vehicle that has already been purchased by the first purchaser (as such term is defined in subsection (b)) by increasing the wheelbase of the vehicle so that the vehicle has increased seating capacity. .

Summary: Limousine Safety Modernization Act This bill modifies the definition of "manufacturer" in motor vehicle safety provisions of federal transportation law to include a person who alters a motor vehicle that has already been purchased by the first purchaser by increasing the wheelbase of the vehicle so that it has increased seating capacity (e.g., a limousine manufacturer). A "first purchaser" means the first purchaser of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment other than for resale.
Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2018

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit individuals to select a monthly benefit payment date. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2018 2. Payment date (a) In general Section 205 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 405 (v) (1) The Commissioner shall permit individuals entitled to monthly insurance benefits under this title (other than individuals concurrently entitled to benefits under this title and title XVI) to select, at the time of application for monthly insurance benefits or during the annual, coordinated election period (as defined in section 1851(e)(3)(B)) for any calendar year, any day of the month as the individual’s monthly payment date. (2) At the time an individual selects a monthly payment date as described in paragraph (1), the Commissioner shall ensure that the individual is notified of the effects of such selection, including any effects on the timing of delivery of benefit payments. (3) After an individual selects a monthly payment date as described in paragraph (1), the Commissioner shall send a notice to the individual that provides confirmation of the monthly payment date selected, the date of the selection and the manner in which the selection was made, and the 1st month for which the selection takes effect. (4) In any month in which the monthly payment date selected by an individual as described in paragraph (1) is a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, payment shall be made— (A) on the 1st day preceding such monthly payment date that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday in any case in which such preceding day occurs during such month; and (B) in any other case, on the 1st day following such monthly payment date that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Social Security Benefit Payments Choice Act of 2018 This bill allows a recipient of monthly Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits, unless the recipient is concurrently entitled to Supplemental Security Income benefits, to choose the day of the month upon which to receive such benefits.
SAFE Act of 2018

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide notice in the case of certain ski area closures, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ski Area and Forest Emergency Procedures Act of 2018 SAFE Act of 2018 2. Requiring notice of intent to close certain ski areas (a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture may not close a ski area located in a National Forest unless— (1) at least 14 days before such closure occurs, the Secretary of Agriculture— (A) provides to the general manager of such ski area or the designated representative of such manager a notification of— (i) the intended closure date of such ski area; (ii) an explanation for the closure that includes— (I) uniform standards developed by the Secretary to be used across the National Forest System (as defined in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 ( 16 U.S.C. 1609(a) (II) a risk assessment for the spread of fire to such ski area; and (iii) the opportunity for the general manager (or designated representative) to appeal such closure through a meeting with— (I) the Forest Supervisor of the National Forest involved in person; and (II) a representative from the office of the Secretary, Secretary’s representative in person or through telephone or other form of remote conferencing; and (B) makes the information described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) available to the public; and (2) at least 7 days before such closure occurs, the Secretary of Agriculture— (A) provides to the general manager of such ski area a final notice of closure; and (B) makes such final notice available to the public. (b) Requirement for ski area operating plan The general manager of a ski area located in a National Forest shall submit to the Secretary of Agriculture an operating plan for such ski area that includes the circumstances under which subsection (a) would not apply to the closure of such ski area.

Summary: Ski Area and Forest Emergency Procedures Act of 2018 or SAFE Act of 2018 This bill requires the Forest Service to provide specified notice before closing a ski area located in a national forest.
NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2018

To amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Administration. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2018 2. Extension of authority to enter into leases of non-excess property of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Section 20145(g) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking December 31, 2018 December 31, 2019

Summary: NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2018 This bill extends through 2019 the authority for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to lease its non-excess real property and related personal property.
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider the Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital as a covered entity for purposes of the 340B drug discount program.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider the Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital as a covered entity for purposes of the 340B drug discount program. 1. Consideration of Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital as covered entity for purposes of 340B drug discount program Notwithstanding the definition of a covered entity 42 U.S.C. 256b(a)

Summary: This bill allows a specified hospital to participate in the 340B drug pricing program (i.e., a program that allows entities to receive covered outpatient drugs at reduced prices from manufacturers).
Humane Retirement Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that healthy research dogs and cats are adopted into suitable homes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Humane Retirement Act 2. Establishment of adoption policy for public health service agencies with respect to retired dogs and cats Section 495 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 289d (f) Establishment of adoption policy for public health service agencies with respect to retired dogs and cats (1) In general Beginning one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, guidelines of the Secretary under subsection (a)(3) shall require animal care committees described in such subsection that conduct biomedical and behavioral research at Public Health Service funded Federal agencies to, after the completion of any testing or research involving a dog or cat and prior to euthanizing such dog or cat, make a reasonable effort to offer such dog or cat for adoption, if suitable, in accordance with the following: (A) Such an animal care committee shall, after the completion of such testing or research involving a dog or cat and prior to euthanizing such dog or cat, assess the health and temperament of the dog or cat and determine whether it is suitable for adoption. (B) If found to be suitable for adoption, such an animal care committee shall make reasonable efforts to offer for adoption the dog or cat to an adopting party. (2) Rules of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as— (A) creating a duty upon an adopting party to accept a dog or cat offered by an animal care committee described in paragraph (1); or (B) prohibiting such committee from euthanizing a dog or cat if the requirements of this subsection are otherwise met. (3) Liability An animal care committee described in paragraph (1) and any officer, director, employee, or agent of such committee are immune from civil liability for any act or omission relating to the adoption of a dog or cat pursuant to this subsection. (4) Adopting party defined For purposes of this subsection, the term adopting party (A) an individual adopting a dog or cat through private placement; (B) an animal rescue organization; (C) an animal shelter organization; (D) a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals; (E) a humane society; or (F) an animal protective association that operates physical animal sheltering facilities and offers households pets to the public for adoption by way of an established adoption program. .

Summary: Humane Retirement Act This bill requires animal care committees at entities that receive federal funds for biomedical or behavioral research to make reasonable efforts to find parties to adopt dogs and cats that have been retired from research. Prior to euthanizing, the animal care committee must assess the temperament of the dog or cat to determine whether it is suitable for adoption and, if so, make reasonable efforts to offer the dog or cat to an adopting party.
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit Federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after fiscal year 2019.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit Federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after fiscal year 2019. 1. Prohibition on Federal funds for Corporation for Public Broadcasting after fiscal year 2019 (a) In general Section 396 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 396 (n) Prohibition on Federal funds after fiscal year 2019 No Federal funds may be made available to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after fiscal year 2019. . (b) Corporation prohibited from accepting Federal funds Subsection (g) of such section is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting subject to paragraph (3)(C), obtain (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) accepting funds from the Federal Government after fiscal year 2019. . (c) Conforming amendments Such section is further amended— (1) in subsection (k)(3)(A)(iv)(II), by inserting through fiscal year 2019 amounts received (2) in subsection (m)— (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting through fiscal year 2019 every three years thereafter (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting and through fiscal year 2019, 1989,

Summary: This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after FY2019.