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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5503
Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Astronomy
Atmospheric science and weather
Aviation and airports
Computers and information technology
Earth sciences
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Infrastructure development
International scientific cooperation
Public contracts and procurement
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Science and engineering education
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018

 
This bill reauthorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through FY2019. 
 
The bill authorizes NASA programs, activities, and reports, including those regarding the International Space Station (ISS); launch, crew, and cargo vehicle critical path redundancy; space suits; earth observation; land remote sensing data collection; Landsat systems; the Goddard Institute for Space Studies; in-space nuclear fission power; civil supersonic transportation research; unmanned aircraft systems research; commercially provided space products and services; commercial in-space infrastructure; and NASA-funded institutes. 
 
NASA shall: 
 
 
 continue the operation of the ISS;
 
establish a research office at the Johnson Space Center to build upon its expertise in human space flight missions for future challenges; 
 
 partner with private sector and philanthropic organizations to search for technosignatures, such as radio transmissions, in the search for life's origin and future in the universe; 
 
establish the 21st Century Aeronautics Research Capabilities Initiative; 
 
 more effectively and efficiently share its electromagnetic spectrum with U.S. nongovernmental entities operating or proposing to operate space objects; and 
 
 restrict contracting with contractors who have a history of poor performance on space contracts. 
 
 
The bill extends NASA's authority to lease nonexcess properties through 2020.
 
The National Space Council shall publish a report that relates the strategic national importance of space to the inherent risk of exploring and using it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 853.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-1102.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-1102.
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 7.
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act

Bill: 115-hr-5505
Sponsor: Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Justice
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Judicial review and appeals
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 

Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act

 
This bill sets forth requirements and limitations with respect to the removal from office of a special counsel appointed by the Attorney General, or of another official appointed by the Attorney General who exercises a similar degree of independence from the Department of Justice (DOJ) chain of command.
 
Specifically, a special counsel or other appointed official:
 
 
may only be removed by the Attorney General or the most senior Senate-confirmed DOJ official, in certain circumstances;
 
may only be removed for misconduct, dereliction of duty, incapacity, conflict of interest, or other good cause;
 
must be provided written notice that specifies the reason for removal; and
 
may file an action to challenge the removal not later than 10 days after notice was provided.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Lance asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5505, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for direct payment to physician assistants under the Medicare program for certain services furnished by such physician assistants.

Bill: 115-hr-5506
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 
This bill allows direct payment, under the Medicare program, to physician assistants for certain services furnished to enrollees.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-04-13
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: 2018-04-13
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: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5507
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Hospital care
Medicare
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 

Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 

2018

 
This bill repeals the 96-hour physician-certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services under Medicare. Under current law, as a condition for Medicare payment for such services, a physician must certify that a patient may reasonably be expected to be discharged or transferred to a hospital within 96 hours after admission to the critical access hospital. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
End the Cyprus Arms Embargo Act

Bill: 115-hr-5508
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cyprus
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Licensing and registrations
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 

End the Cyprus Arms Embargo Act

 
This bill repeals specified statutory and regulatory prohibitions on the export and transfer of arms to Cyprus.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Reentry and Reunification Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5510
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Family relationships
Immigration status and procedures

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 

Reentry and Reunification Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to admit an otherwise inadmissible alien for lawful permanent residence if such person
 
 
is the spouse, parent, or guardian of a U.S. citizen; 
 
has been a person of good moral character; 
 
has been removed from the United States or is subject to removal;
 
 is not inadmissible or deportable under specified grounds; 
 
 has not participated in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, or political opinion; 
 
 has not been convicted of federal or state crimes with a term of imprisonment of more than one year; and 
 
 in the case of an alien subject to removal, has been continuously present in the United States for four years.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Healthy Communities Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5511
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 

Healthy Communities Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to base recommendations regarding the effectiveness, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness of clinical preventive services on data for the respective populations, including health disparity populations. (Health disparity populations have a significant disparity in the overall rate of disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, or survival rates as compared to the general population.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a grant program to address rising costs of tax compliance for small business concerns, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-5512
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Small business
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 
This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration to award grants to small business development centers and women's business centers for assisting small businesses with tax compliance issues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Big Bear Land Exchange Act

Bill: 115-hr-5513
Sponsor: Rep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: California
Forests, forestry, trees
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 

Big Bear Land Exchange Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to convey 73 acres of identified Forest Service land to the County of San Bernardino, California, in exchange for approximately 71 acres of identified land owned by the county. Before completing the exchange, the USDA must relocate the portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail that is located on the federal land to adjacent National Forest System land. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9774)
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9774)
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5513.
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9774-9775)
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2018-10-30
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 778.
action_date: 2018-10-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-996.
action_date: 2018-10-30
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-996.
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2018-04-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Tax Fairness Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5514
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Capital gains tax
Income tax rates
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 

Tax Fairness Act of 2018 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the tax treatment of partnership interests held in connection with the performance of services. The bill requires certain income from the partnerships to be treated as ordinary income rather than as capital gains.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Investing in American Workers Act

Bill: 115-hr-5516
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Employment taxes
Higher education
Income tax credits
Income tax rates
Small business
Tax-exempt organizations
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 

Investing in American Workers Act 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a business-related tax credit for employers who increase worker training expenditures.
 
The credit is equal to 20% of the excess of: (1) the qualified training expenditures for the year, over (2) the average of the qualified training expenditures for the three previous years. If the employer had no qualified training expenditures in any one of the three previous years, the credit is equal to 10% of the expenditures for the year. 
 
The credit applies to expenditures for the training of non-highly compensated employees (annual compensation does not exceed $82,000). The training must result in the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential and be provided through: 
 
 
an apprenticeship program in an emerging industry; 
 
 a program of training services that is included on a list of eligible training providers that states are required to maintain under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; 
 
 a program which is conducted by an area career and technical education school, a community college, or a labor organization; or 
 
 a program which is sponsored and administered by an employer, industry trade association, industry or sector partnership, or labor organization. 
 
 
Certain small businesses and tax-exempt organizations may apply the credit against payroll taxes, subject to specified limits and requirements. Eligible small businesses may also apply the credit against the alternative minimum tax. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3330)
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Enhance Cybersecurity for Small Manufacturers Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5517
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Government information and archives
Manufacturing
Small business
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 

Enhance Cybersecurity for Small Manufacturers Act of 2018

 
This bill directs the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in partnership with the Department of Defense (DOD), to address the lack of awareness of cybersecurity threats among small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain.
 
The MEP shall help small manufacturers conduct voluntary self-assessments in order to understand operating environments, cybersecurity requirements, and existing vulnerabilities.
 
NIST shall transfer its technology and techniques through MEP centers to small manufacturers to implement security measures to protect defense information. 
 
DOD shall establish a cyber counseling certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify small business professionals and DOD acquisition staff to furnish cyber planning assistance to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a preference, in the allocation of donated organs, for individuals who are lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-5518
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health information and medical records
Immigration status and procedures
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 
This bill requires organ procurement organizations to give preference, when allocating donated organs, to individuals who are lawfully present in the United States over individuals who are not lawfully present.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act

Bill: 115-hr-5519
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Animal and plant health
Congressional oversight
Department of Agriculture
Ecology
Endangered and threatened species
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Executive agency funding and structure
Forests, forestry, trees
Government studies and investigations
Horticulture and plants
Land use and conservation
Pest management
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 

Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to award competitive grants for the federal government, state cooperative institutions, colleges and universities, and nonprofit entities to address critical threats to numerous tree species by non-native plant pests and noxious weeds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5520
Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]
Introduced: 2018-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alternative treatments
Congressional oversight
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Health information and medical records
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: 

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of certain forms of cannabis and cannabis delivery for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder.
 
Collected data shall be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-18
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.
action_date: 2018-05-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-690.
action_date: 2018-05-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-690.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Introduced in House