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To amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 to modify a provision relating to certain consultation requirements.

Bill: 115-hr-6567
Sponsor: Rep. Gianforte, Greg [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Forests, forestry, trees
Land use and conservation
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 
This bill amends the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 to exempt the Department of Agriculture from the Act's consultation requirement with respect to new information relating to actions that may affect listed species or critical habitat.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2018-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6568
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Sex offenses
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful for a federal law enforcement officer to engage in a sexual act with an individual who is under arrest, in detention, or in custody. 
 
Consent is not a defense to prosecution for unlawful conduct. A violator is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both.
 
Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states that have in effect similar laws. Grants must be used for the same purposes as formula grants under the STOP Violence Against Women Program and the Sexual Assault Services Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
RETILE Act

Bill: 115-hr-6569
Sponsor: Rep. Faso, John J. [R-NY-19]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Infrastructure development
Roads and highways
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 
 
Removing Extra Transportation Infrastructure Luxury Expenses Act or the RETILE Act

 
This bill prohibits a state or local government, for purposes of a project that receives public assistance disaster-related grants, from installing differently-colored tiles in a tunnel if such installation is reasonably expected to incur a higher cost than the installation of same-color tiles, and a waiver has not been obtained from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS may grant a waiver based on safety, historic preservation, or other factors. 
 
DHS must withhold funding for a federal-aid highway project if such project uses differently colored tiles in a tunnel and the installation of such tiles is reasonably expected to incur a higher cost than the installation of same-color tiles and DHS has not issued a waiver.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Maintaining Commitment on the Korean Peninsula Act

Bill: 115-hr-6570
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Chemical and biological weapons
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Japan
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military command and structure
Military operations and strategy
North Korea
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

Maintaining Commitment on the Korean Peninsula Act

 
This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report on: (1) the anticipated diplomatic, military, and intelligence impact of a significant reduction or complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from the Republic of Korea; or (2) the significant reduction or permanent suspension of U.S. exercises on or around the Korean peninsula.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6571
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Census and government statistics
Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
First responders and emergency personnel
Government information and archives
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Tax-exempt organizations
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act of 2018

 
This bill establishes a series of programs relating to the behavioral health of public safety officers (e.g., law enforcement officers, firefighters, ambulance crew members, and 9-1-1 operators).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Homeless Veterans Community Care Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6572
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Dental care
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health promotion and preventive care
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 
 
Homeless Veterans Community Care Act of 2018 
 
This bill requires the outreach program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for homeless veterans and veterans who are at risk of homelessness to include collaboration with federally qualified health centers and primary care associations. The bill also extends certain housing assistance for homeless veterans through FY2020, requires the submission of new reports on outreach activities with respect to homeless veterans, and provides for 2,500 vouchers each for FY2019-FY2020 for certain homeless veterans under a housing program supported by the VA.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
To require a determination on designation of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

Bill: 115-hr-6573
Sponsor: Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Russia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 
This bill directs the Department of State to submit to Congress a determination whether the Russian Federation meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Medicare Fair Drug Pricing Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6574
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

Medicare Fair Drug Pricing Act of 

2018

 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to negotiate with drug manufacturers in determining the price that may be charged for prescription drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
 
Under current law, the CMS may not interfere with negotiations between drug manufacturers and prescription drug plan (PDP) sponsors. The bill creates an exception to this prohibition with respect to specified drugs that: (1) are single-source or biological, (2) are not both manufactured by more than two drug manufacturers and manufactured by at least one manufacturer as a generic drug, and (3) meet other specified requirements. The CMS must promulgate regulations regarding the identification of such drugs.
 
With respect to these drugs, the CMS shall negotiate the price that may be charged to PDP sponsors and Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations for Medicare and MA enrollees. The bill establishes processes for negotiation and price determination in the initial plan year and subsequent plan years.
 
A manufacturer must participate in the negotiation process as a condition of coverage under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6575
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Medicare
Prescription drugs
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 

2018
 
 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer one or more Medicare-operated prescription drug plan options under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. In doing so, the CMS must: (1) negotiate prices with drug manufacturers; (2) establish an appeals process for denials of plan benefits, including the option for external review and determination by an independent entity; and (3) establish and apply a formulary and formulary incentives. In general, a Medicare-operated drug plan must meet the same requirements as apply to any other prescription drug plan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Drug-Price Transparency in Communications Act

Bill: 115-hr-6576
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Licensing and registrations
Marketing and advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

Drug-Price Transparency in Communications Act

 
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to impose a civil penalty on any person who disseminates a direct-to-consumer drug advertisement that does not include the wholesale acquisition cost (the manufacturer's list price to wholesalers or direct purchasers) for a 30-day supply of the drug.
 
The bill requires any representative of a drug manufacturer who communicates with a health care practitioner about a drug manufactured by the drug manufacturer to disclose the wholesale acquisition cost for a 30-day supply of the drug. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Price Relief, Innovation, and Competition for Essential Drugs Act

Bill: 115-hr-6577
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Intellectual property
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

Price Relief, Innovation, and Competition for Essential Drugs Act or the PRICED Act

 
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to allow biosimilars to be marketed seven years after the reference brand name biological product is licensed. Currently, brand name biological products are provided a 12-year marketing exclusivity period.
 
This shortened marketing exclusivity period applies only to biological products licensed by the Food and Drug Administration after enactment of this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Northern Mariana Islands Workforce Stabilization Act

Bill: 115-hr-6578
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Foreign labor
Immigration status and procedures
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

Northern Mariana Islands Workforce Stabilization Act

 
This bill establishes a process under which certain long-term residents of the Northern Mariana Islands who are workers or investors with specified temporary visas may obtain lawful permanent resident status. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2018-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Recent Grads in Start-Ups and Innovation Act

Bill: 115-hr-6579
Sponsor: Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-31]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Business records
Congressional oversight
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Small business
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

Recent Grads in Start-Ups and Innovation Act

 
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow a no-interest deferment of federal student loans for a recent college graduate who owns a small business that has at least one employee other than the owner and is located in a qualified opportunity zone.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Increasing Veteran Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6581
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cancer
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

Increasing Veteran Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the colorectal cancer preventive screening guidelines used in each VA and non-VA medical facility at which veterans receive hospital care or medical services include all strategies for preventive colorectal screenings included in: 
 
 
the latest recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and 
 
the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set issued by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Protection for Veterans' Burn Pit Exposure Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-6582
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Air quality
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Environmental health
Fires
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Solid waste and recycling
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

Protection for Veterans' Burn Pit Exposure Act of 2018

 
This bill establishes (1) presumptions of service connection for any diagnosed or undiagnosed illness associated with exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits, and (2) the Open Burn Pit Advisory Commission to make recommendations regarding what illnesses have associations with exposure to such chemicals and fumes. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Big Sand Wash Project Title Transfer Act

Bill: 115-hr-6583
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Dams and canals
Land transfers
Utah
Water storage
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

Big Sand Wash Project Title Transfer Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey to the Central Utah Water Conservancy District in Utah certain acquired lands, certain federal lands, and certain existing Big Sand Wash facilities. 
 
The bill requires that specified actions must be taken by the District, the Moon Lake Water Users Association, Duchesne County, Utah, and the federal government before such conveyance is completed. 
 
The bill grants the District the authority to prepay, at net present value, all irrigation block notices associated with the Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project. 
 
The bill shields the United States, after conveyance, from liability for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the facilities, the acquired lands, and the federal lands, except for damages caused by acts of negligence committed by any U.S. employee or agent before the conveyance, consistent with the Federal Tort Claims Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2018-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House