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I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6710 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 5, 2018 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the District of Columbia to establish the timing of special elections for local office in the District of Columbia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Special Elections Home Rule Act . 2. Timing of special elections for local office in District of Columbia (a) Council (1) Chair The first sentence of section 401(b)(3) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–204.01(b)(3), D.C. Official Code) is amended to read as follows: To fill a vacancy in the Office of Chairman, the Board of Elections shall hold a special election in the District in accordance with such procedures, including procedures establishing the time of the election, as may be established by law of the District of Columbia. . (2) Members elected from wards The first sentence of section 401(d)(1) of such Act (sec. 1–204.01(d)(1), D.C. Official Code) is amended to read as follows: In the event of a vacancy in the Council of a member elected from a ward, the Board of Elections shall hold a special election in the District in accordance with such procedures, including procedures establishing the time of the election, as may be established by law of the District of Columbia. . (3) Members elected at-large The second sentence of section 401(d)(2) of such Act (sec. 1–204.01(d)(2)) is amended by striking and such special election and all that follows and inserting the following: and such special election shall be held in accordance with such procedures, including procedures establishing the time of the election, as may be established by law of the District of Columbia. . (b) Mayor The first sentence of section 421(c)(2) of such Act (sec. 1–204.21(c)(2), D.C. Official Code) is amended to read as follows: To fill a vacancy in the Office of Mayor, the Board of Elections shall hold a special election in the District in accordance with such procedures, including procedures establishing the time of the election, as may be established by law of the District of Columbia. . (c) Attorney General The first sentence of section 435(b)(1) of such Act (sec. 1–204.35(b)(1), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking the Board of Elections and all that follows and inserting the following: the Board of Elections shall hold a special election in the District in accordance with such procedures, including procedures establishing the time of the election, as may be established by law of the District of Columbia. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to vacancies occurring after the expiration of the one-year period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6714 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 6, 2018 Mr. Collins of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to consolidate the Case Management/Electronic Case Files system, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2018 . 2. Consolidation of the Case Management/Electronic Case Files system (a) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall consolidate the Case Management/Electronic Case Files system, and shall develop one system for all filings with courts of the United States, which shall be administered by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. (b) Use of technology In developing the system under subsection (a), the Director shall use modern technology in order— (1) to improve security, data accessibility, affordability, and performance; and (2) to minimize the burden on pro se litigants. (c) Availability to States (1) In general A State may choose to participate in the system developed under this section. (2) Fee The Director shall charge a fee to a State that chooses to participate in the system, which is set at a level to recover the cost of providing the services associated with the administration and maintenance of the system to the State. 3. Public Access to Court Electronic Records system requirements (a) In general The Public Access to Court Electronic Records system shall be subject to the following requirements: (1) As soon as practicable, and not later than 5 days, after a document is filed with a court, the document shall be publicly accessible, except as ordered by a court or the Director. (2) All documents on the system shall be available to the public and to parties before the court free of charge. (3) Any information that is prohibited from public disclosure by law or court order shall be redacted. (4) All documents shall be text-searchable and machine-readable. (5) To the extent practicable, external websites shall be able to link to documents on the system. (6) The system shall include digital audio and visual files of court recordings, when such files are available. (7) The system shall provide search functions for public use. (b) Minimizing the burden on pro se litigants In developing the system to comply with the requirements under subsection (a), the Director shall, to the extent practicable, not impose a disproportionate impact on pro se litigants. (c) Use of technology In developing the system under subsection (a), the Director shall use modern technology in order— (1) to improve security, data accessibility, affordability, and performance; and (2) to minimize the burden on pro se litigants. (d) Authority To exempt certain documents The Director may identify categories of documents which are not made publicly accessible under subsection (a)(1), and categories of court proceedings, the recordings of which are not made available under subsection (a)(6).
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6715 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 6, 2018 Mr. Langevin (for himself and Mr. Cicilline ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Ferry Road in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, as the Captain Matthew J. August Post Office .

1. Captain Matthew J. August Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Ferry Road in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, shall be known and designated as the Captain Matthew J. August Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Captain Matthew J. August Post Office .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6716 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 6, 2018 Mr. McKinley (for himself and Mr. Scott of Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To redesignate certain facilities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

1. Redesignation of NASA’s Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility (a) Redesignation The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility in Fairmont, West Virginia, is redesignated as the Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the flight research center referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6717 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 6, 2018 Mr. Rush introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that the label of drugs with an increased risk of suicide or depression present such increased risk prominently, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Depression Side Effect Labeling Awareness Act of 2018 . 2. Prominent drug labeling for increased risk of suicide or depression (a) In general Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 352 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (ee) If the warnings and precautions in the drug’s label include an increased risk of suicide or depression, unless such increased risk is presented prominently. . (b) Regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall promulgate final regulations to carry out section 502(ee) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as added by subsection (a). Before promulgating such regulations, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including manufacturers of drugs. (c) Delayed applicability Such section 502(ee) shall not apply until the Secretary of Health and Human Services has issued a final regulation under subsection (b).
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6718 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 6, 2018 Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Thompson of California , and Mrs. Black ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that health insurance coverage statements are required to be provided to individuals only upon request.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Coverage Reporting Paperwork Reduction Act . 2. Health insurance coverage statements to individuals required only upon request (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 6055 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (c) Statements To be furnished upon request to individuals with respect to whom information is reported (1) In general Upon the request of any individual whose name is required to be set forth in a return required under subsection (a), the person required to make such return shall furnish to such individual a written statement showing— (A) the name and address of the person required to make such return and the phone number of the information contact for such person, and (B) the information required to be shown on the return with respect to such individual. (2) Time for requesting and furnishing statements Any request for the written statement described in paragraph (1) shall be made not later than 4 years after the close of the calendar year for which the return under subsection (a) was required to be made and shall be furnished not later than the later of— (A) January 31 of the year following the calendar year for which the return under subsection (a) was required to be made, or (B) 60 days after the date of such request. (3) 1 statement per individual; statement may be furnished at any time without request (A) In general In the case of any person required to make a return under subsection (a), the requirement of paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to any individual whose name is required to be set forth in such return after such person has furnished to such individual the written statement described in paragraph (1). (B) Statement may be furnished at any time without request A written statement described in paragraph (1) shall be treated as timely furnished to any individual if such statement is furnished before such individual requests such statement. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to statements with respect to returns for calendar years after 2018.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6719 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 6, 2018 Mr. Bishop of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Ferguson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 12th Street Lobby in Columbus, Georgia, as the Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office .

1. Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 12th Street Lobby in Columbus, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Richard W. Williams Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6720 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018 . 2. Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (c), no person may— (1) knowingly slaughter a dog or cat for human consumption; or (2) knowingly ship, transport, move, deliver, receive, possess, purchase, sell, or donate— (A) a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption; or (B) a dog or cat part for human consumption. (b) Scope Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to conduct— (1) in interstate commerce or foreign commerce; or (2) within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. (c) Exception for Indian Tribes The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to an Indian (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )) carrying out any activity described in subsection (a) for the purpose of a religious ceremony. (d) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to a fine in an amount not greater than $5,000 for each violation. (e) Effect On State law Nothing in this section— (1) limits any State or local law or regulation protecting the welfare of animals; or (2) prevents a State or unit of local government from adopting and enforcing an animal welfare law or regulation that is more stringent than this section.

Passed the House of Representatives September 12, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6720 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 6, 2018 Mr. Buchanan (for himself, Mr. Hastings , Mr. Brat , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Titus , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Donovan , and Mr. Blumenauer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018 . 2. Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (c), no person may— (1) knowingly slaughter a dog or cat for human consumption; or (2) knowingly ship, transport, move, deliver, receive, possess, purchase, sell, or donate— (A) a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption; or (B) a dog or cat part for human consumption. (b) Scope Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to conduct— (1) in interstate commerce or foreign commerce; or (2) within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. (c) Exception for Indian Tribes The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to an Indian (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )) carrying out any activity described in subsection (a) for the purpose of a religious ceremony. (d) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to a fine in an amount not greater than $5,000 for each violation. (e) Effect On State law Nothing in this section— (1) limits any State or local law or regulation protecting the welfare of animals; or (2) prevents a State or unit of local government from adopting and enforcing an animal welfare law or regulation that is more stringent than this section.
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6720 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry AN ACT To prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018 . 2. Prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (c), no person may— (1) knowingly slaughter a dog or cat for human consumption; or (2) knowingly ship, transport, move, deliver, receive, possess, purchase, sell, or donate— (A) a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption; or (B) a dog or cat part for human consumption. (b) Scope Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to conduct— (1) in interstate commerce or foreign commerce; or (2) within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. (c) Exception for Indian Tribes The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to an Indian (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )) carrying out any activity described in subsection (a) for the purpose of a religious ceremony. (d) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to a fine in an amount not greater than $5,000 for each violation. (e) Effect On State law Nothing in this section— (1) limits any State or local law or regulation protecting the welfare of animals; or (2) prevents a State or unit of local government from adopting and enforcing an animal welfare law or regulation that is more stringent than this section.

Passed the House of Representatives September 12, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6723 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 6, 2018 Mr. Gibbs (for himself and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit a State from registering an individual to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless the individual provides documentary proof that the individual is a citizen of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring American Voters Act of 2018 . 2. Prohibiting registration to vote of individuals who fail to provide proof of United States citizenship (a) In General Section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 52 U.S.C. 20507 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k); and (2) by inserting after subsection (i) the following new subsection: (j) Prohibiting registration of individuals not providing proof of United States citizenship (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a State may not register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof that the individual is a citizen of the United States, which shall consist of any of the following (or a photocopy thereof): (A) A certified birth certificate issued by a State or unit of local government in a State. (B) A valid United States passport. (C) A Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the Secretary of State. (D) A Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security. (2) Applicability Paragraph (1) applies with respect to an individual who applies to register to vote under section 5, 6, or 7 (including an individual who submits the mail voter registration application form prescribed by the Election Assistance Commission pursuant to section 9), or who applies under any other method of voter registration available in the State. . (b) Effective Date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to applications for voter registration which are submitted on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6730 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2018 Mr. Goodlatte introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of national injunctions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2018 . 2. Orders purporting to restrain enforcement against non-parties (a) In general Chapter 155 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 2285. Orders purporting to restrain enforcement against non-parties No court of the United States (and no district court of the Virgin Islands, Guam, or the Northern Mariana Islands) shall issue an order that purports to restrain the enforcement against a non-party of any statute, regulation, order, or similar authority, unless the non-party is represented by a party acting in a representative capacity pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 155 of title 28, United States Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2285 the following: 2285. Orders purporting to restrain enforcement against non-parties. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6731 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2018 Mr. Young of Iowa (for himself and Mr. Peterson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide for reallocation of the renewable fuel obligation of exempted small refineries under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o) ) to other refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018 . 2. Reallocation of renewable fuel obligation of exempted small refineries to other refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers Notwithstanding any other provision of law: (1) For any calendar year for which an exemption from a renewable fuel obligation is authorized under paragraph (9) of section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o) ), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall reallocate (in a manner determined appropriate by the Administrator) each gallon of renewable fuel covered by such exemption to refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers subject to a renewable fuel obligation for that calendar year pursuant to such section 211(o). (2) Any information submitted to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency by any person, including a small refinery, with respect to a petition under section 211(o)(9)(B) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(9)(B) )— (A) shall not be deemed to be a trade secret or confidential information; and (B) shall be subject to public disclosure, notwithstanding section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code, or any other Federal law or regulation.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6734 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2018 Mr. Bishop of Michigan (for himself, Mr. Walz , and Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Full Military Honors Act of 2018 . 2. Full Military Honors ceremony for certain veterans Section 1491(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) The Secretary concerned shall provide full military honors (as determined by the Secretary concerned) for the funeral of a veteran who— (A) is first interred or first inurned in Arlington National Cemetery on or after the date of the enactment of the Full Military Honors Act of 2018; (B) was awarded the medal of honor or the prisoner-of-war medal; and (C) is not entitled to full military honors by the grade of that veteran. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6737 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2018 . 2. Requirements for Ginnie Mae guarantee of securities Paragraph (1) of section 306(g) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1721(g)(1) ) is amended by striking the second sentence (as added by section 309(b) of Public Law 115–174 ) and inserting the following: The Association is authorized to take actions to protect the integrity of its securities from practices that it deems in good faith to represent abusive refinancing activities and nothing in the Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2018 , the amendment made by such Act, or this title may be construed to limit such authority. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 26, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6737 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2018 Mr. Zeldin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2018 . 2. Requirements for Ginnie Mae guarantee of securities Paragraph (1) of section 306(g) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1721(g)(1) ) is amended by striking the second sentence (as added by section 309(b) of Public Law 115–174 ).
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6737 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2018 Received October 2 (legislative day, September 28), 2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2018 . 2. Requirements for Ginnie Mae guarantee of securities Paragraph (1) of section 306(g) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1721(g)(1) ) is amended by striking the second sentence (as added by section 309(b) of Public Law 115–174 ) and inserting the following: The Association is authorized to take actions to protect the integrity of its securities from practices that it deems in good faith to represent abusive refinancing activities and nothing in the Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2018 , the amendment made by such Act, or this title may be construed to limit such authority. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 26, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 768 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6737 [Report No. 115–983] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2018 Mr. Zeldin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services September 26, 2018 Additional sponsors: Ms. Tenney , Ms. Sinema , and Mr. David Scott of Georgia September 26, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2018 . 2. Requirements for Ginnie Mae guarantee of securities Paragraph (1) of section 306(g) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1721(g)(1) ) is amended by striking the second sentence (as added by section 309(b) of Public Law 115–174 ).

September 26, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6739 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2018 Mr. Gosar (for himself, Mr. Biggs , Ms. McSally , Mr. Yoho , Mr. O'Halleran , Mrs. Lesko , and Mr. DeSantis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To provide for the unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, for purposes of economic development by conveyance of the Federal reversionary interest to the University.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Embry-Riddle Tri-City Land Exchange Completion Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) University The term University means Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida. (2) Non-Federal land The term non-Federal land means the approximately 16-acre parcel of University land identified in section 3(a) of Public Law 105–363 . (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Conveyance of Federal reversionary interest in land located in the county of Yavapai, Arizona (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall convey to the University, without consideration, the reversionary interests of the United States in and to the non-Federal land for the purpose of unencumbering the title to the non-Federal land to enable economic development of the non-Federal land. (b) Legal descriptions As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the exact legal description of the non-Federal land shall be determined in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary. (c) Additional terms and conditions The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions to the conveyance under subsection (a), consistent with that subsection, as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (d) Costs The University shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (a), consistent with that subsection, including the costs of any surveys, recording costs, and other reasonable costs.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6740 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2018 Mr. Sessions (for himself and Mr. McCaul ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish Border Tunnel Task Forces, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Border Tunnel Task Force Act . 2. Border tunnel detection (a) In general Subtitle B of title IV of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 211 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 420. Border Tunnel Task Forces (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish Border Tunnel Task Forces in jurisdictions in which such Border Tunnel Task Forces can contribute to border security missions after evaluating— (1) whether the areas in which such Border Tunnel Task Forces would be established are significantly impacted by cross-border threats; and (2) the availability of Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement resources to participate in such Border Tunnel Task Forces. (b) Purpose The purpose of the Border Tunnel Task Forces under subsection (a) is to enhance and integrate border security efforts by addressing and reducing cross-border tunnel related threats and violence by— (1) facilitating collaboration among Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to execute coordinated activities in furtherance of border security and homeland security; and (2) enhancing information-sharing, including the dissemination of homeland security information, among such agencies. (c) Composition and establishment of Border Tunnel Task Forces Border Tunnel Task Forces may be comprised of the following: (1) Personnel from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including the U.S. Border Patrol. (2) Personnel from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including Homeland Security Investigations. (3) Personnel from other Department components and offices, as appropriate. (4) Personnel from other Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, as appropriate. (5) Other appropriate personnel at the discretion of the Secretary. (d) Duplication of efforts In determining whether to establish a new Border Tunnel Task Force or to expand an existing Border Tunnel Task Force in a given jurisdiction, the Secretary shall ensure that the Border Tunnel Task Force under consideration does not duplicate the efforts of other existing interagency task forces or centers within such jurisdiction. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 419 the following new item: Sec. 420. Border Tunnel Task Forces. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6742 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that appropriate officers and agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection are equipped with secure radios or other two-way communication devices, supported by system interoperability, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Border Communications Act . 2. Secure border communications (a) In general Subtitle B of title IV of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 211 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 420. Secure border communications (a) In general The Secretary shall ensure that each U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer or agent, if appropriate, is equipped with a secure radio or other two-way communication device, supported by system interoperability, that allows each such officer or agent to communicate— (1) between ports of entry and inspection stations; and (2) with other Federal, State, Tribal, and local law enforcement entities. (b) U.S. Border Patrol agents The Secretary shall ensure that each U.S. Border Patrol agent assigned or required to patrol in remote mission critical locations, and at border checkpoints, has a multi- or dual-band encrypted portable radio. (c) Commercial mobile broadband connectivity In carrying out subsection (b), the Secretary shall acquire radios or other devices with the option to connect to appropriate commercial mobile broadband networks for deployment in areas where such networks enhance operations and are cost effective. (d) Emerging communications technologies considered In carrying out this section, the Secretary may evaluate new or emerging communications technologies to determine their suitability for the unique conditions of border security operations. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 419 the following new item: Sec. 420. Secure border communications. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6742 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2018 Mr. Mast (for himself and Mr. McCaul ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , 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 A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that appropriate officers and agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection are equipped with secure radios or other two-way communication devices, supported by system interoperability, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Border Communications Act . 2. Secure border communications (a) In general Subtitle B of title IV of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 211 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 420. Secure border communications (a) In general The Secretary shall ensure that each U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer or agent, if appropriate, is equipped with a secure radio or other two-way communication device, supported by system interoperability, that allows each such officer or agent to communicate— (1) between ports of entry and inspection stations; and (2) with other Federal, State, Tribal, and local law enforcement entities. (b) U.S. Border Patrol agents The Secretary shall ensure that each U.S. Border Patrol agent assigned or required to patrol in remote mission critical locations, and at border checkpoints, has a multi- or dual-band encrypted portable radio. (c) Commercial mobile broadband connectivity In carrying out subsection (b), the Secretary shall acquire radios or other devices with the option to connect to appropriate commercial mobile broadband networks for deployment in areas where such networks enhance operations and are cost effective. (d) Emerging communications technologies considered In carrying out this section, the Secretary may evaluate new or emerging communications technologies to determine their suitability for the unique conditions of border security operations. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 419 the following new item: Sec. 420. Secure border communications. .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6742 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that appropriate officers and agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection are equipped with secure radios or other two-way communication devices, supported by system interoperability, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Border Communications Act . 2. Secure border communications (a) In general Subtitle B of title IV of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 211 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 420. Secure border communications (a) In general The Secretary shall ensure that each U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer or agent, if appropriate, is equipped with a secure radio or other two-way communication device, supported by system interoperability, that allows each such officer or agent to communicate— (1) between ports of entry and inspection stations; and (2) with other Federal, State, Tribal, and local law enforcement entities. (b) U.S. Border Patrol agents The Secretary shall ensure that each U.S. Border Patrol agent assigned or required to patrol in remote mission critical locations, and at border checkpoints, has a multi- or dual-band encrypted portable radio. (c) Commercial mobile broadband connectivity In carrying out subsection (b), the Secretary shall acquire radios or other devices with the option to connect to appropriate commercial mobile broadband networks for deployment in areas where such networks enhance operations and are cost effective. (d) Emerging communications technologies considered In carrying out this section, the Secretary may evaluate new or emerging communications technologies to determine their suitability for the unique conditions of border security operations. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 419 the following new item: Sec. 420. Secure border communications. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 751 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6742 [Report No. 115–963, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2018 Mr. Mast (for himself and Mr. McCaul ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , 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 September 25, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Homeland Security September 25, 2018 Committee on Ways and Means discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that appropriate officers and agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection are equipped with secure radios or other two-way communication devices, supported by system interoperability, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Border Communications Act . 2. Secure border communications (a) In general Subtitle B of title IV of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 211 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 420. Secure border communications (a) In general The Secretary shall ensure that each U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer or agent, if appropriate, is equipped with a secure radio or other two-way communication device, supported by system interoperability, that allows each such officer or agent to communicate— (1) between ports of entry and inspection stations; and (2) with other Federal, State, Tribal, and local law enforcement entities. (b) U.S. Border Patrol agents The Secretary shall ensure that each U.S. Border Patrol agent assigned or required to patrol in remote mission critical locations, and at border checkpoints, has a multi- or dual-band encrypted portable radio. (c) Commercial mobile broadband connectivity In carrying out subsection (b), the Secretary shall acquire radios or other devices with the option to connect to appropriate commercial mobile broadband networks for deployment in areas where such networks enhance operations and are cost effective. (d) Emerging communications technologies considered In carrying out this section, the Secretary may evaluate new or emerging communications technologies to determine their suitability for the unique conditions of border security operations. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 419 the following new item: Sec. 420. Secure border communications. .

September 25, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Homeland Security September 25, 2018 Committee on Ways and Means discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6748 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2018 Mr. King of New York (for himself, Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Stewart , and Mr. Butterfield ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 . 2. Reauthorization of the Emergency Medical Services for Children program Section 1910(d) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300w–9(d) ) is amended— (1) by striking 2014, and and inserting 2014, ; and (2) by inserting before the period the following: , and $22,334,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024 .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6763 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2018 Mr. Graves of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Domestic Offshore Energy Reinvestment Act of 2018 . 2. Amendments to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (a) In general Section 105(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 note) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 50 and inserting 37.5 ; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 50 and inserting 62.5 ; (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking 75 and inserting 80 ; and (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking 25 and inserting 20 . (b) In general Section 105(d) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 note) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1) by inserting after subparagraph (E): (F) Planning, engineering, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of one or more projects that are specifically authorized by any other act for ecosystem restoration, hurricane protection or flood damage prevention. ; and (2) in paragraph (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting: (2) Limitation Of the amounts received by a Gulf producing State or Coastal political subdivision under subsection (b)— (A) not more than 3 percent may be used for the purposes described in paragraph (1)(E); and (B) not less than 25 percent may be used for the purposes described in paragraph (1)(F), and shall be applied proportionally to the applicable Federal and non-Federal share pursuant to such specific project authorization. . (c) In general Section 105(f) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 note) is amended by— (1) striking paragraph (1); and (2) redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (1) and (2).
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6765 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2018 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Implicit Bias in Education Act . 2. Grant program (a) Establishment The Secretary of Education shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to local educational agencies to provide training to educators, principals, and other staff of elementary schools and secondary schools on implicit bias, for the purposes of— (1) ending discrimination based on such bias, including— (A) in the administration of exclusionary discipline (including suspensions and expulsions); (B) in access to gifted and talented programs; and (C) in the apportionment of academic resources; (2) improving the school climate and the relationships between students and educators, principals, and other staff of elementary and secondary schools; and (3) improving the academic achievement and attainment of students. (b) Application A local educational agency desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary as the Secretary shall require. The application shall include a description of how the local educational agency will use the grant to carry out training under subsection (a). (c) Report The Director of the Institute of Education Sciences shall conduct a periodic review of the effectiveness of the grant program established by this Act. (d) Authorization of appropriations For the purpose of carrying out this Act, there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2021. (e) Definitions In this Act: (1) Elementary and Secondary Education Act terms The terms elementary school , local educational agency , other staff , and secondary school have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (2) Implicit Bias The term implicit bias means bias with respect to actual or perceived race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, that results from subconsciously held attitudes, beliefs, or associations. (3) Training The term training means evidence based, on-going professional development and support.