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IB Union Calendar No. 726 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6662 [Report No. 115–935, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 10, 2018 Mr. Paulsen (for himself and Mr. Kind ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 10, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic September 10, 2018 Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on August 10, 2018 A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the special election period under part C of the Medicare program for certain deemed individuals enrolled in a reasonable cost reimbursement contract to certain nondeemed individuals enrolled in such contract.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Seniors’ Enrollment Decision Act of 2018 . 2. Extending the special election period under part C of the Medicare program for certain deemed individuals enrolled in a reasonable cost reimbursement contract to certain nondeemed individuals enrolled in such contract Section 1851(e)(2)(F) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–21(e)(2)(F) ) is amended— (1) in the header, by striking deemed elections and inserting individuals enrolled in a reasonable cost reimbursement contract ; and (2) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: (i) In general (I) Election period At any time during the period beginning after the last day of the annual, coordinated election period under paragraph (3) occurring during an applicable plan year and ending on the last day of February of the first plan year following such applicable plan year, an individual who is an eligible individual (as defined in subclause (II)) with respect to such applicable plan year may change the election under subsection (a)(1) (including changing the MA plan or MA–PD plan in which the individual is enrolled) for such first plan year. (II) Eligible individual In this clause, the term eligible individual means, with respect to a plan year, an individual enrolled in a reasonable cost reimbursement contract under section 1876(h) that was extended or renewed for the last reasonable cost reimbursement contract year of the contract (as described in subclause (I) of section 1876(h)(5)(C)(iv)) pursuant to such section. .

September 10, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means with an amendment September 10, 2018 Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6666 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant to States and local governments easements and rights-of-way over Federal land within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion.

1. Authority to grant easements and rights-of-way over Federal lands within Gateway National Recreation Area Section 3 of Public Law 92–592 ( 16 U.S.C. 460cc–2 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Authority To grant easements and rights-of-Way (1) In general The Secretary of the Interior may grant, to any State or local government, an easement or right-of-way over Federal lands within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion. (2) Charges and reimbursement of costs The Secretary may grant such an easement or right-of-way without charge for the value of the right so conveyed, except for reimbursement of costs incurred by the United States for processing the application therefore and managing such right. Amounts received as such reimbursement shall be credited to the relevant appropriation account. .

Passed the House of Representatives November 14, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6666 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 10, 2018 Mr. Donovan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant to States and local governments easements and rights-of-way over Federal land within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion.

1. Authority to grant easements and rights-of-way over Federal lands within Gateway National Recreation Area Section 3 of Public Law 92–592 ( 16 U.S.C. 460cc–2 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Authority To grant easements and rights-of-Way (1) In general The Secretary of the Interior may grant, to any State or local government, an easement or right-of-way over Federal lands within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion. (2) Charges and reimbursement of costs The Secretary may grant such an easement or right-of-way without charge for the value of the right so conveyed, except for reimbursement of costs incurred by the United States for processing the application therefore and managing such right. Amounts received as such reimbursement shall be credited to the relevant appropriation account. .
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6666 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2018 Received AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant to States and local governments easements and rights-of-way over Federal land within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion.

1. Authority to grant easements and rights-of-way over Federal lands within Gateway National Recreation Area Section 3 of Public Law 92–592 ( 16 U.S.C. 460cc–2 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Authority To grant easements and rights-of-Way (1) In general The Secretary of the Interior may grant, to any State or local government, an easement or right-of-way over Federal lands within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion. (2) Charges and reimbursement of costs The Secretary may grant such an easement or right-of-way without charge for the value of the right so conveyed, except for reimbursement of costs incurred by the United States for processing the application therefore and managing such right. Amounts received as such reimbursement shall be credited to the relevant appropriation account. .

Passed the House of Representatives November 14, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 777 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6666 [Report No. 115–995] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 10, 2018 Mr. Donovan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources October 23, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant to States and local governments easements and rights-of-way over Federal land within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion.

1. Authority to grant easements and rights-of-way over Federal lands within Gateway National Recreation Area Section 3 of Public Law 92–592 ( 16 U.S.C. 460cc–2 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Authority To grant easements and rights-of-Way (1) In general The Secretary of the Interior may grant, to any State or local government, an easement or right-of-way over Federal lands within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion. (2) Charges and reimbursement of costs The Secretary may grant such an easement or right-of-way without charge for the value of the right so conveyed, except for reimbursement of costs incurred by the United States for processing the application therefore and managing such right. Amounts received as such reimbursement shall be credited to the relevant appropriation account. .

October 23, 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. 6668 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 10, 2018 Mr. Rokita introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to remove freshwater mussels from the list of endangered and threatened species.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modifying Unaccountable Standards and Simplifying Endangered Lists or the MUSSELS Act . 2. Removal of freshwater mussels from endangered and threatened species list (a) In general Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Limitation on treatment of freshwater mussels Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any species of freshwater mussel shall not be treated as an endangered species or threatened species for purposes of this Act. . (b) Publication of list Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, as that term is defined in section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1532 ), shall revise and republish the list of endangered species and threatened species under section 4(c) of such Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1533(c) ) in accordance with this section.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6670 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 14, 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 rate of pay of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act . 2. Permitting District of Columbia to establish rate of pay of Chief Financial Officer of District of Columbia (a) Establishment of rate of pay Section 424(b)(2)(E) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–204.24b(b)(5), D.C. Official Code) is amended to read as follows: (E) Pay The Chief Financial Officer shall be paid at a rate established by the District of Columbia. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to pay periods beginning after the expiration of the 6-month period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6672 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 17, 2018 Mr. Culberson (for himself and Mr. Poe of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Daughters of the Republic of Texas to establish the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act . 2. Definitions For the purposes of this Act: (1) Association The term Association means the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas and described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (2) Memorial The term memorial means the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial authorized to be established under section 3. 3. Memorial to commemorate (a) Authorization To establish commemorative work The Association may establish the Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work, on Federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor those who, as representatives of the Republic of Texas, served in the District of Columbia as diplomats to the United States and made possible the annexation of Texas as the twenty-eighth State of the United States. (b) Type of commemorative work The memorial shall consist of a plaque containing an inscription recognizing the Republic of Texas Legation. (c) Compliance with standards for Commemorative Works Act The establishment of the commemorative work shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act ). (d) Use of Federal funds prohibited Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial. The Association shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the memorial. (e) Deposit of excess funds (1) If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Association shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (2) If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Association shall transmit the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6673 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 17, 2018 Ms. Herrera Beutler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To ensure that certain requirements are included before tolls can be collected on certain routes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the I–5 Corridor Cooperation Act . 2. Requirements for tolling (a) Agreement between states for certain tolling No toll of any kind may be collected along Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 between State Route 500 in the State of Washington and U.S. Route 30 in the State of Oregon for any purpose unless— (1) the economic review described in subsection (b) is completed; and (2) the Governors of such States sign an agreement to allow the collection of a toll in this area. (b) Economic impact study included in any NEPA review The Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, as part of any review process that may be required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) for the proposed project under subsection (a) (to toll Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington), shall conduct an economic impact study examining the impact of tolls, including any value pricing tolls on businesses, communities, and federally-recognized Indian Tribes within Clark and Cowlitz counties in Washington State.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6674 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 17, 2018 Mr. Smith of Missouri 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 permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Empowerment Act . 2. 529 account funding for homeschool and additional elementary and secondary expenses (a) In general Paragraph (7) of section 529(c), as added by section 11032 of Public Law 115–97 , is amended to read as follows: (7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition Any reference in this section to the term qualified higher education expense shall include a reference to— (A) expenses for— (i) tuition, (ii) curriculum and curricular materials, (iii) books or other instructional materials, (iv) online educational materials, (v) tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and— (I) is licensed as a teacher in any State, (II) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or (III) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject, (vi) fees for a nationally standardized norm-referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission, (vii) fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education, and (viii) educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies, in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school, and (B) expenses for the purposes described in clauses (ii) through (viii) of subparagraph (A) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after December 31, 2018.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6675 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 21, 2018 Mr. Pallone introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To deauthorize a portion of the Raritan River Navigation Channel, New Jersey.

1. Deauthorization of a portion of Raritan River Federal Navigation Channel, New Jersey (a) In general A portion of the project for navigation, Raritan River, New Jersey, authorized by the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1937 (50 Stat. 845), shall not be authorized after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Description of portion The portion of the project for navigation referred to in subsection (a) (known as the Titanium Reach of the South Channel), runs from approximately River Mile 4.25 to a point approximately 0.75 miles into the South Channel and bounded by the latitude and longitude coordinates of West Longitude: 40° 30.3966307′N / 074° 18.7053651′W, North Latitude: 40° 30.4986411′N / 074° 18.4843172′W, East Longitude: 40° 29.8554981′N / 074° 18.9629526′W, South Latitude: 40° 29.8386255′N / 074° 18.9021232′W and the New Jersey State Plane (US Survey Feet, NAD–83, Zone 2900, New Jersey) coordinates of Upper Left x–544466.950 y–609511.860, Upper Right x–545489.990 y–610133.410, Lower Left x–543280.080 y–606223.930, and Lower Right x–543562.230 y–606122.080.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6678 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 24, 2018 Mrs. Comstock introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain National Park Service land in Fairfax County, Virginia, to the Friends of the Claude Moore Farm.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Claude Moore Farm Land Conveyance Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Friends The term Friends means the Friends of the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, Inc. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Land conveyance (a) Conveyance required Subject to valid existing rights, if not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Friends submit to the Secretary in writing a request for the conveyance of the National Park Service land described in subsection (b)(1) for use as an 18th Century living history museum open to the public, the Secretary shall convey to the Friends, without consideration and all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of National Park Service land described in subsection (b)(1), including any improvements thereon. (b) Description of land (1) In general The National Park Service land is the approximately 69-acres generally depicted as Claude Moore Colonial Farm Land Assignment on the map entitled George Washington Memorial Parkway, Claude Moore Colonial Farm Land Assignment, McLean, Virginia numbered 850_146239, and dated June 2018. (2) Map The map referenced in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the National Park Service. The Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (c) Costs of conveyance As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (a) shall be paid by the Friends. (d) Time for completion of conveyance Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Friends submit the written request described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall complete the conveyance under that subsection. (e) Reversion If the land conveyed to the Friends under subsection (a) ceases to be used as an 18th Century living history museum open to the public, the land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
IB Union Calendar No. 820 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6678 [Report No. 115–1053] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 24, 2018 Mrs. Comstock introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources November 27, 2018 Additional sponsor: Ms. Norton November 27, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain National Park Service land in Fairfax County, Virginia, to the Friends of the Claude Moore Farm.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Claude Moore Farm Land Conveyance Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Friends The term Friends means the Friends of the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, Inc. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Land conveyance (a) Conveyance required Subject to valid existing rights, if not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Friends submit to the Secretary in writing a request for the conveyance of the National Park Service land described in subsection (b)(1) for use as an 18th Century living history museum open to the public, the Secretary shall convey to the Friends, without consideration and all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of National Park Service land described in subsection (b)(1), including any improvements thereon. (b) Description of land (1) In general The National Park Service land is the approximately 69-acres generally depicted as Claude Moore Colonial Farm Land Assignment on the map entitled George Washington Memorial Parkway, Claude Moore Colonial Farm Land Assignment, McLean, Virginia numbered 850_146239, and dated June 2018. (2) Map The map referenced in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the National Park Service. The Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (c) Costs of conveyance As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (a) shall be paid by the Friends. (d) Time for completion of conveyance Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Friends submit the written request described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall complete the conveyance under that subsection. (e) Reversion If the land conveyed to the Friends under subsection (a) ceases to be used as an 18th Century living history museum open to the public, the land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.

November 27, 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. 6679 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 24, 2018 Mr. Lamb (for himself and Mr. Mast ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide payment of Medal of Honor special pension under such title to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Valuing Our Widows and Widowers Act or the Veterans VOW Act . 2. Medal of Honor special pension for surviving spouses (a) Codification of current rate of special pension Subsection (a) of section 1562 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking $1,000 and inserting $1,329.58 . (b) Special pension for surviving spouses (1) Surviving spouse benefit Such subsection is further amended— (A) by inserting (1) after (a) ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall pay special pension under this section to the surviving spouse of a person who was awarded a Medal of Honor as described in section 1134a(b) of title 10. (B) No special pension shall be paid to a surviving spouse of a person under this section unless such surviving spouse was married to such person— (i) for one year or more prior to the veteran's death; or (ii) for any period of time if a child was born of the marriage, or was born to them before the marriage. . (2) Conforming amendments (A) In general Such section is amended— (i) in subsection (d), by inserting or married to more than one person who has been awarded the Medal of Honor, after Honor, ; and (ii) in subsection (f)(1), by striking this section and inserting paragraph (1) of subsection (a), or under paragraph (2) of such subsection in the case of a posthumous entry on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard medal of Honor Roll, . (B) Special provisions relating to marriages Section 103(d)(5) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Section 1562(a)(2), relating to Medal of Honor special pension. . (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to payment of pension under section 1562 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6680 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 24, 2018 Mr. Langevin (for himself, Mr. Ted Lieu of California , and Mr. Schiff ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To provide for the processes and procedures for the granting, denying, or revoking of access, or eligibility for access, to classified information.

1. Access to classified information Notwithstanding any other provision of law, access, or eligibility for access, to classified information may not be granted, denied, or revoked except in accordance with the processes and procedures under the following: (1) Executive Orders 12968 and 13467, as such Executive Orders were in effect on August 15, 2018. (2) Part 147 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, as such part was in effect on August 15, 2018. (3) Applicable department and agency regulations that govern access to classified information and due process requirements.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6684 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 28, 2018 Mr. Brown of Maryland (for himself, Ms. Clarke of New York , and Mr. Johnson of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to consider the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts.

1. Consideration of defense contractors with qualified training programs (a) Consideration of contractors with qualified training programs (1) In general Chapter 141 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2409 the following new section: 2409a. Consideration of contractors with qualified training programs (a) Consideration The Secretary of Defense shall, to the maximum practicable, consider the existence of qualified training programs of contractors by requiring a contracting officer, in the evaluation of offers for any contract in an amount greater than $25,000,000— (1) to consider the existence of a qualified training program of an offeror as a factor in the evaluation; (2) to give consideration to an offeror that provides comprehensive training and education programs to develop its workforce, consistent with needs of the Department of Defense; and (3) in the consideration of past performance of an incumbent contractor, to consider the manner in which the incumbent contractor is educating, investing, and retaining the contractor’s workforce. (b) Incentives The Secretary of Defense shall develop workforce development investment incentives for contractors. (c) Qualified training program defined The term qualified training program means any of the following: (1) A program eligible to receive funds under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.). (2) A program eligible to receive funds under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 21 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.). (3) A program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ; Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (4) Any other Federal program determined to be a qualified training program for purposes of this section by the Secretary of Defense. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2409 the following new item: 2409a. Consideration of contractors with qualified training programs. . (b) Applicability This Act and the amendments made by this Act apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6686 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 28, 2018 Mr. Brown of Maryland (for himself, Ms. Bonamici , and Ms. Clarke of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 41, United States Code, to require the head of each executive agency to consider the existence of qualified training programs of contractors in the award of certain contracts.

1. Consideration of contractors with qualified training programs (a) Consideration of contractors with qualified training programs (1) In general Chapter 47 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 4712 the following new section: 4713. Consideration of contractors with qualified training programs (a) Consideration The head of each executive agency shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consider the existence of qualified training programs of contractors by requiring a contracting officer, in the evaluation of offers for any contract in an amount greater than $25,000,000— (1) to consider the existence of a qualified training program of an offeror as a factor in the evaluation; (2) to give consideration to an offeror that provides comprehensive training and education programs to develop its workforce, consistent with needs of the agency; and (3) in the consideration of past performance of an incumbent contractor, to consider the manner in which the incumbent contractor is educating, investing, and retaining the contractor’s workforce. (b) Incentives The head of each executive agency shall develop workforce development investment incentives for contractors. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed as altering or superceding the applicability of existing work force development investment incentives for contractors. (d) Qualified training program defined The term qualified training program means any of the following: (1) A program eligible to receive funds under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.). (2) A program eligible to receive funds under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 21 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.). (3) A program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ; Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (4) Any other Federal program determined to be a qualified training program for purposes of this section by the head of the executive agency. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4712 the following new item: 4713. Consideration of contractors with qualified training programs. . (b) Applicability This Act and the amendments made by this Act apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6693 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 31, 2018 Mr. Brown of Maryland (for himself and Ms. Jackson Lee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 41, United States Code, to require certain contractors to meet a requirement with respect to registered apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping America Re-Develop High-Quality Accessible Training Act or the HARD HAT Act . 2. Registered apprenticeship program requirement for certain contractors (a) Registered apprenticeship program requirement for certain contractors (1) In general Chapter 63 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 6310. Registered apprenticeship program requirement for certain contractors (a) In general An executive agency may not award a covered construction contract to a contractor, unless such contractor agrees to require at least 20 percent of the non-management employees of such contractor to complete, or be enrolled in, a registered apprenticeship program as of the date on which construction under the contract begins. (b) Consideration for future contracts In the case of an executive agency that awards a covered construction contract to a contractor that makes the agreement described in subsection (a), such agency shall, to the extent practicable, take into consideration the percentage of non-management employees of such contractor that complete a registered apprenticeship program pursuant to the agreement described in such subsection before awarding any subsequent covered construction contract to such contractor. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered construction contract The term covered construction contract — (A) means a contract in an amount exceeding $1,500,000 for — (i) the construction or resurfacing of highways, roads, streets, bridges, or railways; or (ii) the construction of— (I) tunnels or other subsurface structures; (II) sewage and waste facilities; (III) waste treatment and storage facilities; or (IV) public buildings (as defined in section 3301 of title 40); and (B) does not include any contract for construction or resurfacing outside the United States. (2) Executive agency The term executive agency has the meaning given that term in section 102 of title 40. (3) Registered apprenticeship program The term registered apprenticeship program means a program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 6310. Registered apprenticeship program requirement for certain contractors. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a)(1) shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6695 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 31, 2018 Mr. Chabot (for himself and Mr. Cuellar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To clarify that the licensing of a mark, and any control or exercise of control thereof for certain purposes, does not create an employment or principal-agent relationship, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2018 . 2. Licensing of marks for use by related companies Title I of the Act entitled An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes , approved July 5, 1946 ( 15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.), commonly referred to as the Trademark Act of 1946 or the Lanham Act is amended by adding after section 5 the following new section: 5A. Licensing of marks for use by related companies (a) The licensing of a mark for use by a related company, and any control or exercise of control over thereof for the purpose of preserving the goodwill, reputation, uniformity, or expectation of the public of the nature and quality of goods or services associated with the mark, may not be construed as establishing an employment or principal-agent relationship between the owner of the mark and the related company. (b) For the purposes of this section, the term employment or principal-agent relationship means any type of joint employer relationship, single employer relationship, alter ego relationship, successorship relationship, or other employment-related or principal-agent liability status or relationship. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6696 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 4, 2018 Mr. Coffman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To extend the temporary protected status of certain nationals of foreign states designated under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TPS Extension Act of 2018 . 2. Extension of temporary protected status Section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1254a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Extension of temporary protected status Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, in the case of an alien having temporary protected status on the date of the enactment of this subsection, or an alien with an application under subsection (a) pending on such date pursuant to a designation of a foreign state made under subsection (b) before such date, the period in which the alien is granted temporary protected status under this section is deemed to be the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on September 15, 2021, and the documentation described in subsection (d) shall be valid during such period. The provisions of subsections (c) through (h) shall continue to apply during such period. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6699 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 4, 2018 Mrs. Bustos introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To offset retaliatory duties against the United States by establishing a fund to promote the exports of United States agricultural commodities and products.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agricultural Export Promotion Act of 2018 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The President has made clear his intention to aggressively take actions pursuant to section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 ( 19 U.S.C. 1862 ) and section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2411 ) to increase duties on certain imports. (2) In retaliation, the governments of foreign countries affected by such duty increases have already raised duties on exports of United States agricultural commodities and products, or may do so. (3) Without offsetting actions to increase exports of United States agricultural commodities and products into third-country markets, increased duties on such exports threaten to reduce employment and output in the agricultural sector of the United States economy. 3. United States Agricultural Export Promotion Fund (a) Establishment of fund There is established in the Treasury a fund to be known as the United States Agricultural Export Promotion Fund , consisting of such amounts as may be transferred to the fund pursuant to subsection (b), to remain available until expended. (b) Transfers to fund The Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the United States Agricultural Export Promotion Fund from the general fund of the Treasury an amount equivalent to the amount of duties collected after the date of the enactment of this Act and imposed pursuant to section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 ( 19 U.S.C. 1862 ) or section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2411 ). (c) Availability of funds (1) In general Amounts in the United States Agricultural Export Promotion Fund shall be available to the Secretary of Agriculture, without further appropriation, to carry out activities of the Foreign Market Development Program, the Market Access Program, and the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program to promote exports of United States agricultural commodities and products. (2) Priority In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, give priority to promoting exports of agricultural commodities and products of United States businesses that are adversely affected by increases in duties imposed on United States exports by foreign countries in response to increases in duties on imports from such foreign countries pursuant to section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 ( 19 U.S.C. 1862 ) or section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2411 ). (3) Additional amounts Amounts made available under this subsection are in addition to amounts otherwise made available for activities of the Foreign Market Development Program, the Market Access Program, and the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program in accordance with the purpose described in paragraph (1).
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6702 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 5, 2018 Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To clarify the congressional intent behind the requirements relating to immediate suspension orders and corrective action plans under the Controlled Substances Act that were added by the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2018 . 2. Denial, revocation, or suspension of controlled substances registration (a) Standard of review for immediate suspension orders Section 304(d) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(d) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting after competent jurisdiction the following: based on a determination that the Attorney General failed to comply with paragraph (2) under the standard of review set forth in section 507 ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking a substantial likelihood of an immediate threat that death, serious bodily harm, or abuse and inserting probable cause to believe an imminent threat that death, serious bodily harm, abuse, or diversion . (b) Opportunity To submit corrective action plan prior to revocation or suspension (1) In general Section 304(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(c) ) is amended— (A) by striking paragraphs (2) through (5); (B) by striking (c)(1) Before and inserting (c) Before ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: The order to show cause shall contain a statement of the basis thereof and shall call upon the applicant or registrant to appear before the Attorney General at a time and place stated in the order, but in no event less than 30 days after the date of receipt of the order. Proceedings to deny, revoke, or suspend shall be conducted pursuant to this section in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code. Such proceedings shall be independent of, and not in lieu of, criminal prosecutions or other proceedings under this title or any other law of the United States. . (2) Applicability to pending corrective action plans The Attorney General shall not be required to review any corrective action plan submitted by an applicant or registrant under section 304(c)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(c)(2) ), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6703 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 5, 2018 Mr. Palmer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To allow individuals to choose to opt out of the Medicare part A benefit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Retirement Freedom Act . 2. Allowing individuals to choose to opt out of the Medicare part A benefit Any individual who is otherwise entitled to benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act may elect (in such form and manner as may be specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to opt out of such entitlement. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of an individual who makes such an election, such individual— (1) may (in such form and manner as may be specified by the Secretary) subsequently choose to end such election and opt back into such entitlement (in accordance with a process determined by the Secretary) without being subject to any penalty; (2) shall not be required to opt out of benefits under title II of such Act as a condition for making such election; and (3) shall not be required to repay any amount paid under such part A for items and services furnished prior to making such election.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6704 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 5, 2018 Mr. Palmer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To permanently rescind unobligated amounts in the United States Enrichment Corporation Fund.

1. Rescission All unobligated amounts in the United States Enrichment Corporation Fund are permanently rescinded.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6705 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 5, 2018 Mr. Cárdenas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate, and for other purposes.

1. Deadline for regulations on perchlorate Section 1412(b)(2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300g–1(b)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) Perchlorate Notwithstanding any other deadline established in this subsection, not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Administrator shall publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6709 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 5, 2018 Mr. Norman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means , Education and the Workforce , and Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds by the Department of Health and Human Services to award a grant for the development of any video game.

1. Limitation on the use of funds No Federal funds may be used by the Department of Health and Human Services to award a grant for the development of any video game.