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II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2881 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 17, 2018 Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, and for other purposes.

1. Transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery to Secretary of Veterans Affairs for maintenance by National Cemetery Administration (a) Agreement The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, under which the city of Vallejo shall transfer to the Secretary all right, title, and interest in the Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, at no cost to the Secretary. (b) Maintenance by NCA If the Mare Island Naval Cemetery is transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pursuant to subsection (a), the National Cemetery Administration shall maintain the cemetery as a national shrine.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2891 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Brown , and Mr. Blumenthal ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require applicable manufacturers to include information regarding payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in transparency reports submitted under section 1128G of such Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Sunshine Act of 2018 . 2. Improvements to transparency reports (a) Inclusion of information regarding payments to advance practice nurses (1) In general Section 1128G(e)(6) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h(e)(6)) is amended— (A) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following new clauses: (iii) A physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as such terms are defined in section 1861(aa)(5)). (iv) A certified registered nurse anesthetist (as defined in section 1861(bb)(2)). (v) A certified nurse-midwife (as defined in section 1861(gg)(2)). ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting , physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse anesthetist, or certified nurse-midwife after physician . (2) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to information required to be submitted under section 1128G of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h ) on or after January 1, 2020. (b) Sunset of exclusion of National Provider Identifier of covered recipient in information made publicly available Section 1128G(c)(1)(C)(viii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h(c)(1)(C)(viii)) is amended by striking does not contain and inserting in the case of information made available under this subparagraph prior to January 1, 2020, does not contain . (c) Administration Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, shall not apply to this section or the amendments made by this section.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2892 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Isakson ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the provision of peer support services under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Peer Support Enhancement and Evaluation Review Act . 2. GAO report on peer support services under Medicaid (a) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Finance of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on the provision of peer support services under the Medicaid program. (b) Content of report (1) In general The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following information: (A) Information on State coverage of peer support services under Medicaid, including— (i) the mechanisms through which States may provide such coverage, including through existing statutory authority or through waivers; (ii) the populations to which States have provided such coverage; (iii) the payment models, including any alternative payment models, used by States to pay providers of such services; and (iv) where available, information on Federal and State spending under Medicaid for peer support services. (B) Information on selected State experiences in providing medical assistance for peer support services under State Medicaid plans and whether States measure the effects of providing such assistance with respect to— (i) improving access to behavioral health services; (ii) improving early detection, and preventing worsening, of behavioral health disorders; (iii) reducing chronic and comorbid conditions; and (iv) reducing overall health costs. (2) Recommendations The report required under subsection (a) shall include recommendations, including recommendations for such legislative and administrative actions related to improving services, including peer support services, and access to peer support services under Medicaid as the Comptroller General of the United States determines appropriate.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2893 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Enzi ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To provide for prompt payments to small business contractors, and for other purposes.

1. Prompt payments of small business contractors Section 2307(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (2) by striking The head of any agency may— and inserting (1) The head of any agency may ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) (A) For a prime contractor (as defined in section 8701 of title 41) that is a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 )), the head of an agency shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, establish an accelerated payment date with a goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper invoice for the amount due if a specific payment date is not established by contract. (B) For a prime contractor that subcontracts with a small business concern, the head of an agency shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, establish an accelerated payment date with a goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper invoice for the amount due if— (i) a specific payment date is not established by contract; and (ii) the prime contractor agrees to make payments to the subcontractor in accordance with the accelerated payment date, to the maximum extent practicable, without any further consideration from or fees charged to the subcontractor. .
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2894 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Jones (for himself, Mr. Rounds , and Ms. Smith ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish in the Department of Agriculture the position of Rural Health Liaison.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Health Liaison Act of 2018 . 2. Rural Health Liaison (a) In general Subtitle C of title II of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 6941 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 236. Rural Health Liaison (a) Authorization The Secretary shall establish in the Department the position of Rural Health Liaison. (b) Duties The Rural Health Liaison shall— (1) in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, coordinate the role of the Department with respect to rural health; (2) integrate across the Department the strategic planning and activities relating to rural health; (3) improve communication relating to rural health within the Department and between Federal agencies; (4) advocate on behalf of the health care and relevant infrastructure needs in rural areas; (5) provide to stakeholders, potential grant applicants, Federal agencies, State agencies, Indian Tribes, private organizations, and academic institutions relevant data and information, including the eligibility requirements for, and availability and outcomes of, Department programs applicable to the advancement of rural health; (6) maintain communication with public health, medical, occupational safety, and telecommunication associations, research entities, and other stakeholders to ensure that the Department is aware of current and upcoming issues relating to rural health; (7) consult on programs, pilot projects, research, training, and other affairs relating to rural health at the Department and other Federal agencies; (8) provide expertise on rural health to support the activities of the Secretary as Chair of the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity; and (9) provide technical assistance and guidance with respect to activities relating to rural health to the outreach, extension, and county offices of the Department. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 296(b) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 7014(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (9) The authority of the Secretary to establish in the Department the position of Rural Health Liaison under section 236. .
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen S. 2896 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To require disclosure by lobbyists of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act of 2018 or the JACK Act . 2. Disclosure of corrupt malpractice by lobbyists (a) Registration Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1603(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) for any listed lobbyist who was convicted in a Federal or State court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering, the date of the conviction and a description of the offense. . (b) Quarterly reports Section 5(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1604(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) for any listed lobbyist who was convicted in a Federal or State court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering, the date of the conviction and a description of the offense. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2896 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To require disclosure by lobbyists of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act of 2018 or the JACK Act . 2. Disclosure of corrupt malpractice by lobbyists (a) Registration Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1603(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) for any listed lobbyist who was convicted in a Federal or State court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering, the date of the conviction and a description of the offense. . (b) Quarterly reports Section 5(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1604(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) for any listed lobbyist who was convicted in a Federal or State court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering, the date of the conviction and a description of the offense. .

Passed the Senate August 23, 2018. Secretary
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2896 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Kennedy (for himself and Mr. Manchin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require disclosure by lobbyists of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act of 2018 or the JACK Act . 2. Disclosure of corrupt malpractice by lobbyists (a) Registration Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1603(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) for any registrant who was convicted in a Federal or State court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering, the date of the conviction and a description of the offense. . (b) Quarterly reports Section 5(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1604(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) for any registrant who was convicted in a Federal or State court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering, the date of the conviction and a description of the offense. .
IC 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2896 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 28, 2018 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To require disclosure by lobbyists of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act of 2018 or the JACK Act . 2. Disclosure of corrupt malpractice by lobbyists (a) Registration Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1603(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) for any listed lobbyist who was convicted in a Federal or State court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering, the date of the conviction and a description of the offense. . (b) Quarterly reports Section 5(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1604(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) for any listed lobbyist who was convicted in a Federal or State court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering, the date of the conviction and a description of the offense. .

Passed the Senate August 23, 2018. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
II Calendar No. 552 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2896 [Report No. 115–317] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Kennedy (for himself, Mr. Manchin , and Mrs. McCaskill ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs August 15, 2018 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment A BILL To require disclosure by lobbyists of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act of 2018 or the JACK Act . 2. Disclosure of corrupt malpractice by lobbyists (a) Registration Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1603(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) for any registrant who was convicted in a Federal or State court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering, the date of the conviction and a description of the offense. . (b) Quarterly reports Section 5(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1604(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (6) for any registrant who was convicted in a Federal or State court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering, the date of the conviction and a description of the offense. .

August 15, 2018 Reported without amendment
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2897 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Ms. Murkowski (for herself, Mr. Brown , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Sullivan , Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. Smith , and Mr. Portman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay the reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for Medicaid personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system.

1. Delay in reduction of FMAP for Medicaid personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system (a) In general Section 1903(l) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(l) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking January 1, 2019 and inserting January 1, 2020 ; and (B) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking 2019 and ; and (2) in paragraph (4)(A)(i), by striking calendar quarters in 2019 and inserting calendar quarters in 2020 . (b) Regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue, using formal rulemaking procedures including notice and an opportunity for an agency hearing on the record in accordance with section 556 of title 5, United States Code, regulations relating to the requirement under section 1903(l) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(l) ) that States establish electronic visit verification for personal care services or home health services requiring an in-home visit by a provider that are provided under a State Medicaid plan or a waiver of such plan.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2898 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Casey (for himself, Mr. Heller , and Mr. Blumenthal ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove lifetime limits under State Medicaid programs on medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act . 2. Removing lifetime limits on medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders (a) In general Section 1927(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(d) ) is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking on and inserting and requirements related to the ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) No maximum lifetime limit on medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders Any State that provides medical assistance for covered outpatient drugs shall not impose a maximum lifetime limit on medical assistance for medication-assisted treatments for substance use disorders that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. . (b) Effective date (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), paragraph (8) of section 1927(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(d) ), as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the first day of the first calendar quarter that begins on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Exception for State legislation In the case of a State plan for medical assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) in order for the plan to meet the additional requirement imposed by paragraph (8) of section 1927(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(d) ), as added by subsection (a)(2), the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet this additional requirement before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2899 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Portman , Mrs. Capito , Mr. King , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Heller , Mr. Casey , and Mr. Whitehouse ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option of providing medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies Act or the CRIB Act . 2. Medicaid State plan option to enter into provider agreements with residential pediatric recovery centers (a) State plan amendment Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (82), by striking and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (83), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (83), the following new paragraph: (84) provide, at the option of the State, for making medical assistance available on an inpatient or outpatient basis at a residential pediatric recovery center (as defined in subsection (nn)) to infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome. . (b) Residential pediatric recovery center defined Section 1902 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (nn) Residential pediatric recovery center defined (1) In general For purposes of section 1902(a)(84), the term residential pediatric recovery center means a center or facility that furnishes items and services for which medical assistance is available under the State plan to infants with the diagnosis of neonatal abstinence syndrome without any other significant medical risk factors. (2) Counseling and services A residential pediatric recovery center may offer counseling and other services to mothers (and other appropriate family members and caretakers) of infants receiving treatment at such centers if such services are otherwise covered under the State plan under this title or under a waiver of such plan. Such other services may include the following: (A) Counseling or referrals for services. (B) Activities to encourage caregiver-infant bonding. (C) Training on caring for such infants. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section take effect on the date of enactment of this Act and shall apply to medical assistance furnished on or after that date, without regard to final regulations to carry out such amendments being promulgated as of such date.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2900 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Isakson , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Thune , Mr. Cassidy , and Mr. Blumenthal ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include screening for potential substance use disorders and a review of any current opioid prescriptions as part of the initial preventive physical examination and the annual wellness visit under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Comprehensive Screenings for Seniors Act of 2018 . 2. Inclusion of screening for potential substance use disorders and a review of any current opioid prescriptions as part of the initial preventive physical examination and the annual wellness visit under Medicare (a) Initial preventive physical examination Section 1861(ww) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking paragraph (2) and and inserting paragraph (2), ; and (B) by inserting and the furnishing of a review of any current opioid prescriptions (as defined in paragraph (4)), after ‘‘upon the agreement with the individual,”; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by redesignating subparagraph (N) as subparagraph (O); and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (M) the following new subparagraph: (N) Screening for potential substance use disorders. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) For purposes of paragraph (1), the term a review of any current opioid prescriptions means, with respect to an individual determined to have a current prescription for opioids— (A) a review of the potential risk factors to the individual for opioid use disorder; (B) an evaluation of the individual's severity of pain and current treatment plan; (C) the provision of information on non-opioid treatment options; and (D) a referral to a pain management specialist, as appropriate. . (b) Annual wellness visit Section 1861(hhh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hhh)(2) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (G) as subparagraph (I); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following new subparagraphs: (G) Screening for potential substance use disorders and referral for treatment as appropriate. (H) The furnishing of a review of any current opioid prescriptions (as defined in subsection (ww)(4)). . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to examinations and visits furnished on or after January 1, 2019.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2901 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Thune (for himself, Mr. Warner , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Wicker , and Mrs. Hyde-Smith ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the use of telehealth services for the treatment of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Telehealth Response to Ensure Addiction Treatment Act or the eTREAT Act . 2. Expanding the use of telehealth services for the treatment of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4)(C)(i), by striking paragraph (6) and inserting paragraphs (6) and (7) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) Treatment of substance use disorder services furnished through telehealth (A) Non-application of originating site requirements The requirements described in paragraph (4)(C) shall not apply with respect to telehealth services furnished on or after January 1, 2019, for purposes of treatment of substance use disorder, as determined by the Secretary. (B) No originating site facility fee for new sites No facility fee shall be paid under paragraph (2)(B) to an originating site with respect to a telehealth service described in subparagraph (A) if the originating site does not otherwise meet the requirements for an originating site under paragraph (4)(C). (C) Report Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the impact of this paragraph with respect to telehealth services on— (i) the utilization of health care items and services related to substance use disorders, including emergency department visits; and (ii) health outcomes related to substance use disorders, such as opioid overdose deaths. .
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2902 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Mr. Whitehouse ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to facilitate Medicaid access to State prescription drug monitoring programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Data Sharing to Combat the Opioid Crisis Act . 2. Facilitating Medicaid access to State prescription drug monitoring programs (a) In general Section 1903(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(m) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) (A) The State agency administering the State plan under this title may have reasonable access, as determined by the State, to 1 or more prescription drug monitoring program databases administered or accessed by the State to the extent the State agency is permitted to access such databases under State law. (B) Such State agency may facilitate reasonable access, as determined by the State, to 1 or more prescription drug monitoring program databases administered or accessed by the State, to same extent that the State agency is permitted under State law to access such databases, for— (i) any provider enrolled under the State plan to provide services to Medicaid beneficiaries; and (ii) any managed care entity (as defined under section 1932(a)(1)(B)) that has a contract with the State under this subsection or under section 1905(t)(3). (C) Such State agency may share information in such databases, to the same extent that the State agency is permitted under State law to share information in such databases, with— (i) any provider enrolled under the State plan to provide services to Medicaid beneficiaries; and (ii) any managed care entity (as defined under section 1932(a)(1)(B)) that has a contract with the State under this subsection or under section 1905(t)(3). . (b) Security and privacy All applicable State and Federal security and privacy protections and laws shall apply to any State agency, individual, or entity accessing 1 or more prescription drug monitoring program databases or obtaining information in such databases in accordance with section 1903(m)(7) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(m)(7) ) (as added by subsection (a)). (c) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2904 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Carper (for himself, Mr. Thune , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Warner , Mr. Cornyn , and Ms. Stabenow ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to States regarding Federal reimbursement for furnishing services and treatment for substance use disorders under Medicaid using telehealth services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act . 2. Guidance to States regarding Federal reimbursement for furnishing services and treatment for substance use disorders under Medicaid using telehealth services, including in school-based health centers (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, shall issue guidance to States on the following: (1) State options for Federal reimbursement of expenditures under Medicaid for furnishing services and treatment for substance use disorders, including assessment, medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and medication management, using telehealth services. Such guidance shall also include guidance on furnishing services and treatments that address the needs of high risk individuals, including at least the following groups: (A) American Indians and Alaska Natives. (B) Adults under the age of 40. (C) Individuals with a history of nonfatal overdose. (2) State options for Federal reimbursement of expenditures under Medicaid for education directed to providers serving Medicaid beneficiaries with substance use disorders using the hub and spoke model, through contracts with managed care entities, through administrative claiming for disease management activities, and under Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment ( DSRIP ) programs. (3) State options for Federal reimbursement of expenditures under Medicaid for furnishing services and treatment for substance use disorders for individuals enrolled in Medicaid in a school-based health center using telehealth services. (b) Definitions In this Act: (1) School-based health center The term school-based health center has the meaning given that term in section 2110(c)(9) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9) ). (2) Telehealth services The term telehealth services includes remote patient monitoring and other key modalities such as live video or synchronous telehealth, store-and-forward or asynchronous telehealth, mobile health, telephonic consultation, and electronic consult including provider-to-provider e-consults.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2907 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Udall (for himself and Mr. Heinrich ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To provide for the withdrawal and protection of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2018 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Federal land The term Federal land means— (A) any Federal land or interest in Federal land that is within the boundaries of the Chaco Cultural Heritage Withdrawal Area, as depicted on the Map; and (B) any land or interest in land located within the boundaries of the Chaco Cultural Heritage Withdrawal Area, as depicted on the Map, that is acquired by the Federal Government after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Map The term Map means the map prepared by the Bureau of Land Management entitled Chaco Cultural Heritage Withdrawal Area and dated May 14, 2018. 3. Withdrawal of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico (a) In general Subject to any valid existing rights, the Federal land is withdrawn from— (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (b) Availability of map The Map shall be made available for inspection at each appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management. (c) Effect of Act Nothing in this Act affects the mineral rights of a Tribe or member of a Tribe to trust land or allotment land.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2908 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Roberts (for himself, Mr. Carper , and Mr. Grassley ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes.

1. Electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs Section 1860D–4(e)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104(e)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Electronic prior authorization (i) In general Not later than January 1, 2021, the program shall provide for the secure electronic transmittal of— (I) a prior authorization request from the prescribing health care professional for coverage of a covered part D drug for a part D eligible individual enrolled in a part D plan (as defined in section 1860D–23(a)(5)) to the PDP sponsor or Medicare Advantage organization offering such plan; and (II) a response, in accordance with this subparagraph, from such PDP sponsor or Medicare Advantage organization, respectively, to such professional. (ii) Electronic transmission (I) Exclusions For purposes of this subparagraph, a facsimile, proprietary payer portal that meets such standards as specified by the Secretary, or electronic form shall not be treated as an electronic transmission described in clause (i). (II) Standards In order to be treated, for purposes of this subparagraph, as an electronic transmission described in clause (i), such transmission shall comply with technical standards adopted by the Secretary in consultation with the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, other standard setting organizations determined appropriate by the Secretary, and stakeholders including PDP sponsors, Medicare Advantage organizations, health care professionals, and health information technology software vendors. .
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2909 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Heller (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To require the Comptroller General of the United States to study and report on State Medicaid agencies' options related to the distribution of substance use disorder treatment medications under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Assessing Barriers to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Act . 2. GAO study and report on State options related to the distribution of substance use disorder treatment medications under the medicaid program (a) Study (1) In general The Comptroller General of the United States (in this section referred to as the Comptroller General ) shall conduct a study regarding the barriers to providing medication used in the treatment of substance use disorders under Medicaid distribution models such as the buy-and-bill model, and options for State Medicaid programs to remove or reduce such barriers. The study shall include analyses of each of the following models of distribution of substance use disorder treatment medications, particularly buprenorphine, naltrexone, and buprenorphine-naloxone combinations: (A) The purchasing, storage, and administration of substance use disorder treatment medications by providers. (B) The dispensing of substance use disorder treatment medications by pharmacists. (C) The ordering, prescribing, and obtaining substance use disorder treatment medications on demand from specialty pharmacies by providers. (2) Requirements For each model of distribution specified in paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall evaluate how each model presents barriers or could be used by selected State Medicaid programs to reduce the barriers related to the provision of substance use disorder treatment by examining what is known about the effects of the model of distribution on— (A) Medicaid beneficiaries’ access to substance use disorder treatment medications; (B) the differential cost to the program between each distribution model for medication assisted treatment; and (C) provider willingness to provide or prescribe substance use disorder treatment medications. (b) Report Not later than 15 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action as the Comptroller General determines appropriate.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2911 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Heller (for himself, Mr. Casey , Mr. Thune , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Cornyn , and Mr. Nelson ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to States regarding Medicaid items and services for non-opioid pain treatment and management.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Patient Access to Non-Opioid Treatment Options . 2. Guidance to States regarding Medicaid items and services for non-opioid pain treatment and management Not later than January 1, 2019, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, shall issue 1 or more final guidance documents, or update existing guidance documents, to States regarding mandatory and optional items and services that may be provided under a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), or under a waiver of such a plan, for non-opioid treatment and management of pain, including, but not limited to, evidence-based non-opioid pharmacological therapies and non-pharmacological therapies.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2913 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Mr. Cornyn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to improve the monitoring and oversight of and reporting regarding projects carried out under the Military Housing Privatization Initiative under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Military Housing Act of 2018 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In 1996, Congress sought to address the poor quality of military housing by providing the Department of Defense authority to obtain private sector financing and management to repair, renovate, construct, and operate military housing. (2) Since 1996, the Department has privatized 99 percent of military housing in the United States. (3) Although the Department has regularly assessed the financial condition of its privatized housing program, the Department has not used consistent measures of financial condition, consistently assessed future sustainment, or issued required reports to Congress in a timely manner. 3. Improvement of monitoring and oversight of and reporting regarding Military Housing Privatization Initiative (a) In general The Secretary of Defense, in carrying out subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code (known as the Military Housing Privatization Initiative), shall— (1) use consistent measures for the assessment of the financial condition of projects conducted under such subchapter; (2) consistently incorporate measures of future sustainment in assessments of such projects; (3) submit reports regarding such projects to Congress in a timely manner; (4) fully assess the effects of any reduction in the basic allowance for housing on the financial condition of such projects; and (5) define, for each military department, the tolerance for risk regarding the future sustainability of such projects relative to the goal of providing members of the Armed Forces with quality housing. (b) Report or briefing Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report or provide a briefing to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on— (1) the status of the implementation of subsection (a), including specific dates by which the Secretary expects to complete the implementation of such subsection; and (2) the steps being taken by the Secretary to improve the financial condition of any project conducted under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, that is— (A) considered to be in financial distress; or (B) rated as unacceptable, marginal, below expectations, well below expectations, or on a watch list.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2914 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Ms. Cortez Masto introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require a Comptroller General of the United States report on certain personnel matters in connection with Air Force remotely piloted aircraft.

1. Comptroller General of the United States report on certain personnel matters in connection with Air Force remotely piloted aircraft (a) Report required The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report setting forth an assessment of the following: (1) Current plans of the Air Force to expand services for Air Force pilots and sensor operators of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) at Air Force installations for such aircraft. (2) Current plans of the Air Force to implement a combat-to-dwell ratio for Air Force pilots and sensor operators of such aircraft. (b) Elements The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description and assessment of the challenges faced by the Air Force in implementing the plans described in subsection (a)(1), and a description and assessment of options to mitigate such challenges. (2) A description and assessment of various mechanism for the Air Force to incrementally reduce stressors for Air Force pilots and sensor operators of remotely piloted aircraft, and to improve the workload of such pilots and sensor operators, prior to the achievement of the planned 1:0.5 combat-to-dwell ratio for such pilots and sensor operators. (3) An assessment of the following in connection with the implementation of the combat-to-dwell ratio described in paragraph (2): (A) A balance of production with attendant staffing requirements to support training. (B) The achievement of retention goals.
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2917 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Tester ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration A BILL To require sponsoring Senators to pay the printing costs of ceremonial and commemorative Senate resolutions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pay for Printing Act . 2. Senators requirement to pay (a) In general (1) Requirement Except as provided in subsection (b), the sponsor of a ceremonial or commemorative Senate resolution shall reimburse the Government Publishing Office for the total costs of printing such a resolution, as determined by the Government Publishing Office. (2) Payment from SOPOEA The reimbursement required by paragraph (1) shall be paid out of the amounts available to the sponsor from the Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account. (b) Exception This section shall not apply to a resolution that is sponsored by not less than two-thirds of the Senators, duly chosen and sworn.