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NICS Denial Notification Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2492
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

NICS Denial Notification Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the federal criminal code to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report certain information to state and local law enforcement authorities following a determination, by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, that a prospective firearm purchaser is a prohibited person (i.e., a person who is barred from receiving or possessing a firearm).
 
DOJ must report annually on: (1) certain details regarding denied firearm purchases in each category of prohibited persons, and (2) the number of background check notices reported to states.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2493
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Department of Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Licensing and registrations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to modify enforcement authorities of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
 
The bill modifies the required elements of an order to show cause issued by the DEA before it denies, revokes, or suspends a registration for a CSA violation. Specifically, it eliminates the requirement for an order to show cause to notify the registrant of the opportunity to submit a corrective action plan.
 
Additionally, the bill modifies the standard of review for an immediate suspension order. Currently, the DEA may immediately suspend the registration of a controlled substances manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser to prevent imminent danger to the public health and safety. This bill lowers the standard for determining imminent danger to the public health and safety&#8212;from substantial likelihood of an immediate threat of harm to probable cause that harm will occur.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
Fair Care Act

Bill: 115-s-2494
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

Fair Care Act

 
This bill prohibits implementation of the rule titled "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance," which lengthened the maximum period of coverage for such insurance.
 
The bill specifies that such insurance policies must (1) have a specified, limited duration not to exceed 93 days; (2) be nonrenewable; (3) prominently display certain information about coverage limitations in marketing materials; (4) cover essential health benefits; and (5) meet other specified requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
STOP School Violence Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2495
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Health personnel
Indian social and development programs
Law enforcement administration and funding
Mental health
Minority education
Performance measurement
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence Act of 2018 or the STOP School Violence Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to revise and reauthorize through FY2028 the Secure Our Schools grant program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1340-1341)
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
Small Business Health Account Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2496
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

Small Business Health Account Act of 2018 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax-exempt savings accounts (small business health accounts) for the health expenses of small business employees. 
 
Individuals who are employed by a small business and have not made or received contributions for a health savings account (excluding certain contributions rolled over to a small business health account) during the month are eligible to contribute to an account. Individuals who are eligible for Medicare may not make contributions. 
 
The bill allows a deduction for cash contributions to an account and specifies contribution limits, which must be adjusted for inflation after 2019. Tax-exempt distributions from an account may be used for qualified medical expenses, including: (1) medical care for the individual or a spouse or dependent of the individual, and (2) coverage under a health plan. 
 
The bill sets forth rules and penalties for excess contributions to an account and distributions that are not used for qualified medical expenses. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act

Bill: 115-s-2498
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2018-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Business records
Child safety and welfare
Computer security and identity theft
Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: 

Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act

 
This bill requires the Social Security Administration to develop a database to facilitate the verification of consumer information upon request by a certified financial institution. Such verification shall be provided only with the consumer's consent and in connection with a credit transaction. Users of the database shall pay system costs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to require the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to establish a relief fund to provide investors with the full value of unpaid arbitration awards issued against brokerage firms or brokers regulated by the Authority.

Bill: 115-s-2499
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2018-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: 
This bill directs the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to compensate investors for the full value of unpaid arbitration awards. To qualify, an award must be the result of a final order issued in favor of an investor against a brokerage firm or broker regulated by FINRA.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-406.
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2500
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2018-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Manufacturing
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
U.S. history
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: 

Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act
 
of 2018

 
This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to Rosie the Riveter (i.e., any female individual who held employment or volunteered in support of the war efforts during World War II), in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.
 
The medal shall be displayed at the National Museum of American History, which is urged to make the medal available for display at other locations associated with Rosie the Riveter.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
Ski Area Fee Retention Act

Bill: 115-s-2501
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2018-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Department of the Treasury
Executive agency funding and structure
Forests, forestry, trees
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Sports and recreation facilities
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: 

Ski Area Fee Retention Act

 
 This bill amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to establish the Ski Area Fee Retention Account. A specified portion of rental charges for ski area permits on a Forest Service unit shall be deposited in such account. Amounts in the fund shall be available for expenditure without further appropriation for ski area administration, improvements, and visitor services. Funds may only be reallocated if the rental charges collected exceed the reasonable needs of the unit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2502
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Assault and harassment offenses
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Executive agency funding and structure
Family relationships
Firearms and explosives
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Intergovernmental relations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Judicial procedure and administration
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Licensing and registrations
Mental health
Military personnel and dependents
Personnel records
Public contracts and procurement
Retail and wholesale trades
Sales and excise taxes
Smuggling and trafficking
State and local government operations
Terrorism
U.S. Sentencing Commission
Veterans' medical care
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: 

Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018

 
This bill reauthorizes grant programs, creates new criminal offenses, and makes several other changes related to the sale, transfer, and possession of firearms. 
 
Among other things, the bill does the following: 
 
 
modifies and reauthorizes grants under the NICS Act Record Improvement Program,
 
modifies and reauthorizes the Secure Our Schools grant program, 
 
removes certain restrictions on interstate firearms transactions, and
 
creates stand-alone criminal offenses for trafficking in firearms and straw purchasing of firearms. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-14
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act

Bill: 115-s-2504
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2018-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Scientific communication
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: 

United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act

 
 This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to continue to work with the Israel Space Agency in identifying and cooperatively pursuing peaceful space exploration and science initiatives in areas of mutual interest, taking all appropriate measures to protect sensitive information, intellectual property, trade secrets, and economic interests of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
Worker Dividend Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2505
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: 

Worker Dividend Act of 2018 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax on certain publicly traded companies that have at least $250 million in U.S. earnings for the year, buy back securities during the year, and fail to pay employees a worker dividend. 
 
An employer covered by the bill must pay to U.S. employees a worker dividend that totals at least the lesser of: (1) the amount paid by the employer to repurchase securities of the employer on the open market during the taxable year; or (2) 50% of the amount by which the employer's U.S. earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization exceed $250 million. 
 
Employers who fail to pay a required worker dividend are subject to a tax that is equal to the required dividend.
 
The bill also specifies that the dividend must be distributed equally to employees and be paid in addition to compensation that the employer would ordinarily pay to employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program.

Bill: 115-s-2506
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2018-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Aviation and airports
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Labor market
Licensing and registrations
Science and engineering education
State and local government operations
Student aid and college costs
Transportation employees
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: 
This bill authorizes the Federal Aviation Administration to carry out a pilot program to provide grants to support the education and recruitment of aviation maintenance technical workers and the development of the aviation maintenance industry workforce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Improving Choices in Health Care Coverage Act

Bill: 115-s-2507
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Introduced: 2018-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: 

Improving Choices in Health Care Coverage Act

 
This bill requires a health insurance issuer that offers short-term, limited-duration insurance to renew the coverage at the option of the individual.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1454)
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2508
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2018-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Alabama
Alternative and renewable resources
Arizona
California
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Economic development
Employment and training programs
Florida
Georgia
Infrastructure development
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Maine
Mississippi
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New York State
North Carolina
Regional and metropolitan planning
South Carolina
State and local government operations
Texas
Transportation programs funding
U.S. and foreign investments
Vermont
Virginia
Water quality
Water resources funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: 

Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2018

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 each of the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, the Southwest Border Regional Commission, and the Northern Border Regional Commission.
 
The bill revises the process for determining the share of the commissions' administrative expenses payable by each state. 
 
A commission may make economic and infrastructure development grants to states and local governments, Indian tribes, and public nonprofit organizations for projects to grow the capacity for successful community economic development in its region.
 
A commission must include the development of renewable and alternative energy sources in the categories to which at least 40% of economic and infrastructure development grant amounts are allocated. 
 
Such grants may be used to attract businesses to a region from outside of the United States. 
 
The Northern Border Regional Commission shall establish a state capacity building grant program to furnish grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont for specified efforts that include support of business retention and expansion in eligible counties and establishment of programs to encourage job creation and workforce development. 
 
The bill adds to such commission: 
 
 
Belknap and Cheshire Counties in New Hampshire; and 
 
 Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Orange, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor Counties in Vermont. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate
National Park Restoration Act

Bill: 115-s-2509
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2018-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of the Interior
Energy revenues and royalties
Executive agency funding and structure
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government trust funds
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: 

National Park Restoration Act

 
This bill establishes the National Park Restoration Fund in the Treasury to be made available to the Department of the Interior for priority deferred maintenance needs that support critical infrastructure and visitor services of the National Park Service.
 
Funds deposited through FY2027 are calculated according to a formula that uses as a factor the total amount of energy development revenues due and payable to the federal government.
 
Interior may not use amounts in the fund to acquire lands. 
 
Interior shall submit to Congress a list of the projects for which amounts from the fund are allocated, including a summary of each project. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1454-1456)
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate
Open Internet Preservation Act

Bill: 115-s-2510
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced: 2018-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Intergovernmental relations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
State and local government operations
Telecommunication rates and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: 

Open Internet Preservation Act

 
This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 by prohibiting broadband internet access service providers from: (1) blocking lawful content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices; and (2) impairing or degrading lawful internet traffic on the basis of internet content, application, or service, or use of a non-harmful device.
 
These prohibitions do not prevent providers from offering specialized services that are offered over the same network and may share network capacity with the broadband internet access service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require producers to elect to receive price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage under that Act or Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act.

Bill: 115-s-2512
Sponsor: Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2018-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural insurance
Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: 
This bill amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require all of the producers on a farm to elect to receive for the 2018 crop year either: (1) price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage, as determined by the election of the producers on the farm required under current law for the 2014-2018 crop years; or (2) federal crop insurance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2018-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate