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Safe LPG Storage Act of 2018

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for the relocation of certain petroleum storage facilities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe LPG Storage Act of 2018 2. LPG storage facilities relocation program (a) Establishment Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a program (in this section referred to as the Program (b) Applications To be eligible for a grant under the Program, a covered entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Grant uses Grant amounts awarded under the Program may only be used for activities related to the relocation of a qualifying LPG storage facility. (d) Considerations In selecting a covered entity to receive a grant under the Program, the Secretary shall consider the proximity of the applicable qualifying LPG storage facility to— (1) populated areas, homes, and schools; and (2) communities that are disproportionally impacted by environmental burdens. (e) Federal share The Federal share of the cost of an activity assisted with a grant awarded under the Program may not exceed 50 percent. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 to carry out the Program. (g) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered entity The term covered entity (A) a State, local, or Tribal government (including any political subdivision thereof); (B) a special purpose district or public authority, including a port authority; (C) a group of entities described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or (D) an owner or operator of a qualifying LPG storage facility. (2) Qualifying LPG storage facility The term qualifying LPG storage facility

Summary: Safe LPG Storage Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a program under which it may award grants to covered entities (i.e., state, local, or tribal governments, a special purpose district or public authority, including a port authority, or an owner or operator of a liquified petroleum gas [LPG] storage facility that is located within five miles of a populated area, home, or school) for the relocation of such LPG facilities.
Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that new wind turbines located near certain military installations are ineligible for the renewable electricity production credit and the energy credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act 2. New wind turbines located near certain military installations (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 45(d) Such term Such term shall not include— (A) any facility with respect to which any qualified small wind energy property expenditure (as defined in subsection (d)(4) of section 25D) is taken into account in determining the credit under such section, or (B) any facility which is originally placed in service after the date of the enactment of the Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act (i) an airfield or airbase under the jurisdiction of a military department which is in active use, or (ii) an air traffic control radar site, weather radar site, or aircraft navigation aid which is— (I) owned or operated by the Department of Defense, and (II) a permanent land-based structure at a fixed location. . (b) Qualified small wind energy property Paragraph (4) of section 48(c) (1) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D), and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: (C) Exception The term qualified small wind energy property Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make new wind facilities located near certain military installations ineligible for the tax credits for: (1) electricity produced from renewable resources, and (2) investments in qualified small wind energy property. The bill applies to facilities that are originally placed in service after the enactment of this bill and are located within a 50-mile radius of: (1) an airfield or airbase that is under the jurisdiction of a military department and in active use; or (2) an air traffic control radar site, weather radar site, or aircraft navigation aid that is owned or operated by the Department of Defense and is a permanent land-based structure at a fixed location.
Law Enforcement Retirement Enhancement Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to treat the service of Members of the United States Capitol Police who are transferred directly to an administrative or supervisory position with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center as a law enforcement officer service for purposes of the Federal Employees’ Retirement System, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Retirement Enhancement Act 2. Treatment of service of members of the United States Capitol Police who transfer to Federal Law Enforcement Training Center as primary law enforcement officer service for purposes of Federal Employees’ Retirement System (a) In general Section 8401(17)(C) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the semicolon and inserting the following: , or an individual who is transferred directly from the Capitol Police to a supervisory or administrative position with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center after performing service as a member of the Capitol Police for at least 3 years; (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any individual who is transferred directly to a supervisory or administrative position with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center at any time before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act, other than any individual who is entitled to an annuity under section 8412(d) of title 5, United States Code, as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deposit required An individual described in the amendment made by subsection (a) who transferred directly from the Capitol Police to a supervisory or administrative position with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center before the date of the enactment of this Act may not receive credit, for purposes of Federal Employees’ Retirement System, for service as a law enforcement officer (as that term is defined in section 8401(17) of title 5, United States Code) for the period beginning on the date that such individual was so transferred and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act unless such individual pays, in a form and manner as prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management, a deposit equal to the difference between the amount that would have been deducted from the basic pay of the individual under section 8422 of such title if such individual was, during that period, serving as a law enforcement officer and the amount that was deducted from the basic pay of the individual under such section during such period, plus interest computed under section 8334(e) of such title.

Summary: Law Enforcement Retirement Enhancement Act This bill broadens the definition of "law enforcement officer" for purposes of enhanced retirement benefits under the Federal Employees' Retirement System. Specifically, it includes, as a law enforcement officer, a member of the Capitol Police who transfers to a supervisory or administrative position with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2018

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that preexisting condition exclusions with respect to enrollment in health insurance coverage and group health plans continue to be prohibited. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2018 2. Ensuring the prohibition of preexisting condition exclusions with respect to enrollment in health insurance coverage and group health plans Part I of subtitle F of title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by adding at the end the following section: 1503. Severability If subsection (a) of section 5000A 42 U.S.C. 300gg .

Summary: Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2018 This bill specifies that if provisions relating to the requirement to maintain minimum essential health care coverage (i.e., the individual mandate) are found to be illegal or are incapable of being enforced, such findings do not affect the validity of other provisions relating to (1) the availability and renewability of coverage, or (2) the prohibitions against discriminatory coverage practices based on preexisting conditions or health status.
Train Coverings for Community Safety Act

To enhance rail safety and provide for the safe and covered transport of materials in railroad cars, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Train Coverings for Community Safety Act 2. Rulemaking required Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations requiring materials transported by rail to be completely covered while in transit, including while being held, delayed, or transferred.

Summary: Train Coverings for Community Safety Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation to prescribe regulations requiring materials transported by rail to be completely covered while in transit, including while being held, delayed, or transferred.
Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2018

To improve mental health services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2018 2. Supporting mental health (a) State use of funds Section 4104(b)(3)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7114(b)(3)(B) (1) in clause (iii), by striking and (2) by adding at the end the following: (v) improving the mental health services available to students, which may include— (I) identifying and disseminating best practices for mental health first aid; (II) assisting in the establishment or implementation of emergency planning, which may include emergency response teams to address emergencies at schools; (III) establishing or identifying agreements with local health agencies, including nonprofit, public, and private mental health agencies and institutions, to improve coordination of services; and (IV) telehealth services; and . (b) Local educational agency applications Section 4106(e)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7116(e)(1) (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and (2) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (D), the following: (E) if applicable, how funds will be used for activities related to providing mental health services under section 4108; and . (c) Activities To support the effective use of technology Section 4109 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7119 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (5), by striking and (B) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (7) providing technology to improve mental health services. ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking A local (1) In general A local ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (2) Exception The limitation described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to technology infrastructure that is also used for mental health services. .

Summary: Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2018 This bill allows state and local educational agencies to use certain federal funds to improve mental-health services available to students.
Homeowners Disaster Preparation Act of 2018

To amend the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue loans to homeowners in areas at risk for disasters to carry out pre-disaster mitigation activities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homeowners Disaster Preparation Act of 2018 2. Loan program The Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 631 (1) by redesignating section 47 as section 48; and (2) by inserting after section 46 the following new section: 47. Homeowner Disaster Preparation (a) Loan program (1) Loans The Administrator may issue a loan to an eligible homeowner for purpose of pre-disaster mitigation activities. (2) Amount No loan issued under this section may exceed $10,000. (3) Interest rate The Administrator shall set the interest rate of loans issued under this section at such rates as the Administrator determines, in the aggregate, are sufficient to cover— (A) the cost of such loans; and (B) the administrative costs of carrying out this section. (4) Priority In making a determination whether to issue a loan under this section, the Administrator shall prioritize loans that the Administrator determines will have the greatest effect on the protection of life and property. (5) Authorization of funds (A) Initial appropriation There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $100,000,000 to carry out this section. (B) Subsequent funds All funds collected under this section shall be deposited in an account solely for the purpose of carrying out this section. Such amounts shall be available to carry out such activities without need of further appropriation. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Administrator (2) The term cost (3) The term eligible homeowner (A) owns a single- or multi-family home located in an area that the Administrator determines to be at risk for— (i) earthquakes; (ii) flooding; (iii) wildfires; (iv) landslides; or (v) tornadoes; and (B) does not, at the time of application for a loan under this section, have any outstanding loans under this section. (4) The term pre-disaster mitigation activities (A) home elevation; (B) purchasing a generator for an individual who, in the determination of the Administrator, requires the generator to address a critical medical need; (C) dry floodproofing; (D) construction of a residential safe room; (E) wildfire mitigation; (F) enhancements to strengthen a roof, window, or door to minimize potential wind damage; or (G) earthquake retrofitting. .

Summary: Homeowners Disaster Preparation Act of 2018 This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration to issue loans to qualified homeowners for pre-disaster mitigation activities such as home elevation, enhancements to strengthen roofs, and earthquake retrofitting.
Stop the Tax Hike on Charities and Places of Worship Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in unrelated business taxable income by amount of certain fringe benefit expenses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop the Tax Hike on Charities and Places of Worship Act 2. Repeal of increase of unrelated business taxable income by amount of certain fringe benefits (a) In general Section 512(a) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 13703 of Public Law 115–97 3. Increase in tax imposed on corporations (a) In general Section 11(b) 21 22 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Stop the Tax Hike on Charities and Places of Worship Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the requirements for determining the unrelated business taxable income of tax-exempt organizations. The bill repeals a provision that requires unrelated business taxable income to be increased by the amount of expenses paid or incurred by a tax-exempt organization for certain fringe benefits for which a tax deduction is not allowed, including benefits relating to transportation, parking, or an on-premises athletic facility. The bill also increases the corporate tax rate from 21% to 22%.
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. . December 3, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Oil Region National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the Oil Region National Heritage Area Act.
Unpaid Intern Protection Act of 2017

To protect unpaid interns from workplace harassment and discrimination. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Unpaid Intern Protection Act of 2017 2. Unlawful discrimination against interns It shall be unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an intern on the basis of— (1) race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or age, or (2) disability if such intern is a qualified individual with a disability. 3. Procedures The procedures applicable to a claim for a violation of this Act are— (1) with respect to alleged discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, the procedures applicable for a claim for a violation of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e (2) with respect to alleged discrimination based on age, the procedures applicable for a violation of Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( 29 U.S.C. 621 (3) with respect to alleged discrimination based on a disability, the procedures applicable for a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12111 4. Remedies The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction to grant such legal and equitable relief as may be appropriate for a violation of this Act. 5. State Immunity A State shall not be immune under the eleventh article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States from an action in a court of the United States for a violation of this Act. In an action against a State for a violation of this Act, remedies (including remedies at law and in equity) are available for the violation to the same extent as such remedies are available in an action against any public or private entity other than a State. 6. Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) Disability The term disability 42 U.S.C. 12101 (2) Employer The term employer (A) section 701 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e (B) section 11 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( 29 U.S.C. 630 (C) section 101 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12111 (3) Intern The term intern (4) qualified individual with a disability The term qualified individual with a disability 42 U.S.C. 12111 (5) State The term State (A) section 701 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e (B) section 11 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ( 29 U.S.C. 630 (C) section 4 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12103

Summary: Unpaid Intern Protection Act of 2017 This bill prohibits employers from discriminating against unpaid interns on the basis of: (1) race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or age; or (2) disability if such intern can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. The bill applies procedures from the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to claims for a violation of this bill. Federal courts may grant legal and equitable relief. The bill prohibits states from being immune under the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution from an action in a federal court for a violation of this bill.
PROTECT KIDS Act

To authorize the Attorney General to establish a five-year pilot program to make grants to local educational agencies for the hiring of school resource officers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Resource Officers Together for Exceptionally Critical Targets with Key Investments in Districts and Schools Act of 2018 PROTECT KIDS Act 2. Grants for the hiring and training of school resource officers (a) Establishment The Attorney General may establish a five-year pilot program to make grants to local educational agencies to enter into partnerships with local law enforcement agencies for the hiring of school resource officers to operate in and around elementary schools and secondary schools. (b) Application requirement A grant may be made under subsection (a) if a local educational agency submits an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may require. The application shall include a list of elementary schools or secondary schools in the jurisdiction of the local educational agency— (1) that seek to use a school resource officer; (2) at which no school resource is deployed at the time of the application; and (3) to which a school resource officer is expected to be deployed using a grant. (c) Preferential consideration of certain applications In making grants under subsection (a), the Attorney general may give preferential consideration, where feasible, to local educational agencies determined by the Secretary of Education to have a student population exceeding 65,000 in the jurisdiction of such local educational agency as of January 1, 2018. (d) Amount of grant The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $10,000,000 for each fiscal year. (e) Matching funds The Attorney General may make a grant under subsection (a) only if the applicant for the grant agrees to match, from funds provided from State or local government sources, a cash amount equal to 100 percent of the grant made available by the Attorney General. (f) Definitions In this Act: (1) Elementary school; secondary school; local educational agency The terms elementary school secondary school local educational agency 20 U.S.C. 7801 (2) School resource officer The term school resource officer 34 U.S.C. 10389 (g) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $225,000,000 for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, and each of the next four fiscal years thereafter.

Summary: Promoting Resource Officers Together for Exceptionally Critical Targets with Key Investments in Districts and Schools Act of 2018 or the PROTECT KIDS Act This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a five-year pilot program to make grants to local educational agencies for the hiring of school resource officers in elementary and secondary schools. DOJ may give preferential consideration to local educational agencies that have a student population exceeding 65,000.