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I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5884 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2018 Mr. King of Iowa (for himself and Mr. Gosar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish unlawful obstruction of the enforcement of the laws of the United States by State officials, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mayor Libby Schaaf Act of 2018 . 2. Obstruction of the enforcement of the laws of the United States (a) Obstruction of the enforcement of the laws of the United States Chapter 73 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1510 the following: 1510A. Obstruction of the enforcement of the laws of the United States (a) It shall be unlawful for any officer, employee, or agent of a State or political subdivision thereof to obstruct, hinder, delay, or otherwise impede the enforcement of the laws of the United States, or to attempt to do so. Whoever violates this section shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. (b) As used in this section— (1) the term obstruct, hinder, delay, or otherwise impede the enforcement of the laws of the United States shall include the purposeful broadcast by an officer, employee, or agent of a State or political subdivision thereof of information relating to any imminent action by a Federal law enforcement officer or agent without regard to the manner in which the broadcaster became aware of the imminent action; and (2) the term State means any of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1510 the following: 1510A. Obstruction of the enforcement of the laws of the United States. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5886 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2018 Mr. Messer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To apply the Bank Secrecy Act to dealers in art or antiquities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Illicit Art and Antiquities Trafficking Prevention Act . 2. Application of Bank Secrecy Act to dealers in art or antiquities (a) In general Section 5312(a)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (Y), by striking or at the end; (2) in subparagraph (Z), by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (AA) dealers in art or antiquities. . (b) Rulemaking Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall issue regulations to carry out the amendments made by subsection (a). (c) Effective date Section 5312(a)(2)(AA) of title 31, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect after the end of the 270-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5889 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate information, resources, and if requested, technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on ways to properly recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018 . 2. Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse (a) Dissemination of information The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall disseminate information, resources, and, if requested, technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on— (1) ways to properly recognize children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse by a family member or other adult; and (2) how to respond appropriately in order to provide for the safety and well-being of young children and their families. (b) Goals The information, resources, and technical assistance provided under subsection (a) shall— (1) educate early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on understanding and identifying the early signs and risk factors of children who might be impacted by trauma due to exposure to substance abuse; (2) suggest age-appropriate communication tools, procedures, and practices for trauma-informed care, including ways to prevent or mitigate the effects of trauma; (3) provide options for responding to children impacted by trauma due to exposure to substance abuse that consider the needs of the child and family, including recommending resources and referrals for evidence-based services to support such family; and (4) promote whole-family and multi-generational approaches to prevent separation and support re-unification of families whenever possible and in the best interest of the child. (c) Rule of construction Such information, resources, and if applicable, technical assistance, shall not be construed to amend the requirements under— (1) the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.); (2) the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.); or (3) the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.).

Passed the House of Representatives June 13, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5889 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2018 Mr. Brat (for himself and Mr. O'Halleran ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate information, resources, and if requested, technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on ways to properly recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018 . 2. Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse (a) Dissemination of information The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall disseminate information, resources, and, if requested, technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on— (1) ways to properly recognize children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse by a family member or other adult, and (2) how to respond appropriately in order to provide for the safety and well-being of young children and their families. (b) Goals The information, resources, and technical assistance provided under subsection (a) shall— (1) educate early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on understanding and identifying the early signs and risk factors of children who might be impacted by trauma due to exposure to substance abuse, (2) suggest age-appropriate communication tools, procedures, and practices for trauma-informed care, including ways to prevent or mitigate the effects of trauma, (3) provide options for responding to children impacted by trauma due to exposure to substance abuse that consider the needs of the child and family, including recommending resources and referrals for evidence-based services to support such family, and (4) promote whole-family and multi-generational approaches to prevent separation and support re-unification of families whenever possible and in the best interest of the child. (c) Rule of construction Such information, resources, and if applicable, technical assistance, shall not be construed to amend the requirements under— (1) the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.), (2) the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.), or (3) the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.).
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5889 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 14, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions AN ACT To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate information, resources, and if requested, technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on ways to properly recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018 . 2. Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse (a) Dissemination of information The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall disseminate information, resources, and, if requested, technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on— (1) ways to properly recognize children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse by a family member or other adult; and (2) how to respond appropriately in order to provide for the safety and well-being of young children and their families. (b) Goals The information, resources, and technical assistance provided under subsection (a) shall— (1) educate early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on understanding and identifying the early signs and risk factors of children who might be impacted by trauma due to exposure to substance abuse; (2) suggest age-appropriate communication tools, procedures, and practices for trauma-informed care, including ways to prevent or mitigate the effects of trauma; (3) provide options for responding to children impacted by trauma due to exposure to substance abuse that consider the needs of the child and family, including recommending resources and referrals for evidence-based services to support such family; and (4) promote whole-family and multi-generational approaches to prevent separation and support re-unification of families whenever possible and in the best interest of the child. (c) Rule of construction Such information, resources, and if applicable, technical assistance, shall not be construed to amend the requirements under— (1) the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.); (2) the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.); or (3) the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.).

Passed the House of Representatives June 13, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5890 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide assistance to States in complying with, and implementing, certain provisions of section 106 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act in order to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Assisting States’ Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act . 2. Assisting States with implementation of plans of safe care (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide written guidance and, if appropriate, technical assistance to support States in complying with, and implementing, subsections (b)(2)(B)(iii) and (d)(18) of section 106 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5106a ) in order to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses. (b) Requirements The guidance and technical assistance shall— (1) enhance States’ understanding of requirements and flexibilities under the law, including clarifying key terms; (2) address State-identified challenges with developing, implementing, and monitoring plans of safe care; (3) disseminate best practices related to developing and implementing plans of safe care, including differential response, collaboration and coordination, and identification and delivery of services, while recognizing needs of different populations and varying community approaches across States; (4) support collaboration between health care providers, social service agencies, public health agencies, and the child welfare system, to promote a family-centered treatment approach; (5) prevent separation and support reunification of families if in the best interests of the child; (6) recommend treatment approaches for serving infants, pregnant women, and postpartum women whose infants may be affected by substance use that are designed to keep infants with their mothers and families whenever appropriate, including recommendations to encourage pregnant women to receive health and other support services during pregnancy; (7) support State efforts to develop technology systems to manage and monitor implementation of plans of safe care; and (8) help States improve the long-term safety and well-being of young children and their families. (c) Construction The guidance and technical assistance shall not be construed to amend the requirements of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.). (d) Definition For purposes of this section, the term State has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5101 note).

Passed the House of Representatives June 13, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5890 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2018 Mr. Garrett (for himself and Mrs. Murphy of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide assistance to States in complying with, and implementing, certain provisions of section 106 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act in order to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Assisting States’ Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act . 2. Assisting States with implementation of plans of safe care (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide written guidance and, if appropriate, technical assistance to support States in complying with, and implementing, subsections (b)(2)(B)(iii) and (d)(18) of section 106 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5106a ) in order to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses. (b) Requirements The guidance and technical assistance shall— (1) enhance States’ understanding of requirements and flexibilities under the law, including clarifying key terms; (2) address State-identified challenges with developing, implementing, and monitoring plans of safe care; (3) disseminate best practices related to developing and implementing plans of safe care, including differential response, collaboration and coordination, and identification and delivery of services, while recognizing needs of different populations and varying community approaches across States; (4) support collaboration between health care providers, social service agencies, public health agencies, and the child welfare system, to promote a family-centered treatment approach; (5) prevent separation and support reunification of families if in the best interests of the child; (6) recommend treatment approaches for serving infants, pregnant women, and postpartum women whose infants may be affected by substance use that are designed to keep infants with their mothers and families whenever appropriate, including recommendations to encourage pregnant women to receive health and other support services during pregnancy; (7) support State efforts to develop technology systems to manage and monitor implementation of plans of safe care; and (8) help States improve the long-term safety and well-being of young children and their families. (c) Construction The guidance and technical assistance shall not be construed to amend the requirements of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.). (d) Definition For purposes of this section, the term State has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5101 note).
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5890 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 14, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions AN ACT To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide assistance to States in complying with, and implementing, certain provisions of section 106 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act in order to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Assisting States’ Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act . 2. Assisting States with implementation of plans of safe care (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide written guidance and, if appropriate, technical assistance to support States in complying with, and implementing, subsections (b)(2)(B)(iii) and (d)(18) of section 106 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5106a ) in order to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses. (b) Requirements The guidance and technical assistance shall— (1) enhance States’ understanding of requirements and flexibilities under the law, including clarifying key terms; (2) address State-identified challenges with developing, implementing, and monitoring plans of safe care; (3) disseminate best practices related to developing and implementing plans of safe care, including differential response, collaboration and coordination, and identification and delivery of services, while recognizing needs of different populations and varying community approaches across States; (4) support collaboration between health care providers, social service agencies, public health agencies, and the child welfare system, to promote a family-centered treatment approach; (5) prevent separation and support reunification of families if in the best interests of the child; (6) recommend treatment approaches for serving infants, pregnant women, and postpartum women whose infants may be affected by substance use that are designed to keep infants with their mothers and families whenever appropriate, including recommendations to encourage pregnant women to receive health and other support services during pregnancy; (7) support State efforts to develop technology systems to manage and monitor implementation of plans of safe care; and (8) help States improve the long-term safety and well-being of young children and their families. (c) Construction The guidance and technical assistance shall not be construed to amend the requirements of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.). (d) Definition For purposes of this section, the term State has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5101 note).

Passed the House of Representatives June 13, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5897 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2018 Mr. Weber of Texas (for himself, Mr. Marchant , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Flores , Mr. Brady of Texas , Mr. Hurd , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Babin , Mr. Culberson , Mr. Williams , Mr. Olson , Mr. Hensarling , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Barton , Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. O'Rourke , Mr. Ratcliffe , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Poe of Texas , and Mr. Gonzalez of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on 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 require the Secretary of the Army to expedite the completion of certain feasibility studies and reports and to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to ensure public safety, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coastal Texas Protection Act . 2. Coastal Texas protection and restoration Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Army shall expedite the completion of feasibility studies for flood damage reduction, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration in the coastal areas of Texas that are identified in the interim report due to be published in 2018 that describes the tentatively selected plan developed in accordance with section 4091 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1187). 3. Public safety exceptions under Coastal Barrier Resources Act Section 5(a)(3) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3504(a)(3) ) is amended by inserting , T–02A, T–03A, T–04 through T–07, T–11, after S08 .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5898 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2018 Mr. Cicilline (for himself and Mr. Zeldin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy on administration policy regarding UNRWA, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the UNRWA Accountability Act of 2018 . 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the United States should— (1) continue to oppose anti-Israel bias at the United Nations and in United Nations agencies; (2) define and convey to the United Nations and appropriate United Nations agencies reform priorities that should be met in order to facilitate future United States funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA); and (3) support greater transparency in ongoing reform efforts at UNRWA. 3. Requirement for strategy on administration policy regarding UNRWA (a) Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations and Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report on the long-term strategy for funding and policy towards UNRWA. (b) Contents The strategy required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A detailed strategy regarding future United States contributions to UNRWA, including the anticipated United States contributions to UNRWA for the five fiscal years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) An identification of the bureaus, entities, and leadership positions and offices within the Department of State or any other Executive branch agencies that review United States contributions to UNRWA, and an identification of the lead position in each such agency who is overseeing each such corresponding review. (3) The metrics, data, and other information being used by the Department of State or any other Executive branch agency to review United States contributions to UNRWA. (4) A description of any desired reforms the Administration has submitted to or requested from the United Nations or United Nations agencies that UNRWA undertake as a condition for future funding. (5) The national security impact of changes to United States funding to UNRWA. (c) Form The strategy required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5899 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2018 Mr. Faso (for himself, Mr. Upton , Mr. Sarbanes , and Mr. Tonko ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize school-based health centers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act of 2018 . 2. Reauthorization of school-based health centers Section 399Z–1(l) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280h–5(l) ) is amended by striking 2010 through 2014 and inserting 2018 through 2023 .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5901 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2018 Mr. Guthrie introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the Secretary of the Army to produce, treat, manage, and use natural gas located under Fort Knox, Kentucky, and for other purposes.

1. Production and use of natural gas at Fort Knox (a) In general Chapter 449 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 4781. Natural gas: production, treatment, management, and use at Fort Knox, Kentucky (a) Authority (1) The Secretary of the Army may provide for the production, treatment, management, and use of natural gas located under Fort Knox, Kentucky, without regard to section 3 of the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands ( 30 U.S.C. 352 ). (2) The Secretary is authorized to enter into a contract with an appropriate entity to carry out paragraph (1). (b) Limitation on uses Any natural gas produced under subsection (a) may be used only to support activities and operations at Fort Knox and may not be sold for use elsewhere. (c) Ownership of facilities The Secretary of the Army may take ownership of any gas production and treatment equipment and facilities and associated infrastructure from an entity with which the Secretary has entered into a contract under subsection (a) in accordance with the terms of the contract. (d) Applicability The authority of the Secretary of the Army under this section is effective as of August 2, 2007. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 4781. Natural gas: production, treatment, management, and use at Fort Knox, Kentucky. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5904 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2018 Mr. Chabot (for himself, Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Marino , and Mrs. Handel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of 2018 or NOPEC . 2. Sherman act The Sherman Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) is amended by adding after section 7 the following: 7A. Oil producing cartels (a) In general It shall be illegal and a violation of this Act for any foreign state, or any instrumentality or agent of any foreign state, to act collectively or in combination with any other foreign state, any instrumentality or agent of any other foreign state, or any other person, whether by cartel or any other association or form of cooperation or joint action— (1) to limit the production or distribution of oil, natural gas, or any other petroleum product; (2) to set or maintain the price of oil, natural gas, or any petroleum product; or (3) to otherwise take any action in restraint of trade for oil, natural gas, or any petroleum product; when such action, combination, or collective action has a direct, substantial, and reasonably foreseeable effect on the market, supply, price, or distribution of oil, natural gas, or other petroleum product in the United States. (b) Sovereign immunity A foreign state engaged in conduct in violation of subsection (a) shall not be immune under the doctrine of sovereign immunity from the jurisdiction or judgments of the courts of the United States in any action brought to enforce this section. (c) Inapplicability of act of state doctrine No court of the United States shall decline, based on the act of state doctrine, to make a determination on the merits in an action brought under this section. (d) Enforcement The Attorney General of the United States may bring an action to enforce this section in any district court of the United States as provided under the antitrust laws. . 3. Sovereign immunity Section 1605(a) of title 28 of the United States Code is amended— (1) in paragraph (5) by striking or after the semicolon, (2) in paragraph (6) by striking the period and inserting ; or , and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) in an action brought under section 7A of the Sherman Act. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5912 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2018 Mr. Langevin (for himself, Ms. DeGette , Mr. Young of Alaska , and Mr. Stivers ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 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 and home health services furnished without an electronic visit verification system, and for other purposes.

1. Delay in reduction of FMAP for Medicaid personal care services and home health 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) Revised 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, revised 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 systems for personal care services or home health services requiring an in-home visit by a provider that are provided under a State Medicaid plan.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5913 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2018 Mr. MacArthur (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) 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 increase the limitation on the State and local tax deduction for married individuals, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Family Tax Deduction Improvement Act . 2. Increase in limitation on state and local tax deduction for married individuals (a) In general Section 164(b)(6)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ($5,000 in the case of a married individual filing a separate return). and inserting (twice such amount in the case of a joint return) . (b) Inflation adjustment Section 164(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) Inflation adjustment In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2019, the $10,000 amount in paragraph (6)(B) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (A) such dollar amount, multiplied by (B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section (1)(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2018 for calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. If any increase under this subparagraph is not a multiple of $100, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5914 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2018 Mr. Meadows introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require a study and report on policy and regulatory changes that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic.

1. GAO study and report on policy changes that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete a study and submit a report to Congress on health care policy changes that may have contributed to the increase in opioid overdoses and deaths during the 10 years preceding the date of enactment of this Act. Such study shall include— (1) a review of health care-related legislative, administrative, and judicial decisions by officers and employees of the Federal Government that have affected access to pain management strategies with an emphasis on pharmaceuticals; (2) an analysis of what is known about the costs and benefits, whether financial or nonfinancial, of reversing or revising such decisions individually or in combination, including whether the reversals or revisions would be expected to achieve a reduction in abuse of, addiction to, overdose on, and death from opioids; (3) an analysis of the differences among State-based prescription drug monitoring programs, including an analysis of what is known about the effects of such differences on monitoring for abuse of, addiction to, overdose on, and death from opioids; (4) an analysis of what is known about positive and negative impacts that prescribing limitations, both State and Federal, have on patient medical outcomes, including for chronic pain patients; and (5) an analysis of what is known about the costs and benefits to payers of using abuse-deterrent formulations of opioid pain medications, compared to opioid pain medications without abuse-deterrent features.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5915 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2018 Mr. Mitchell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the TRIO programs to require priority to be given to homeless children and youth, and students in foster care.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foster Youth Success in College Act . 2. Priority for homeless child and youth and students in foster care (a) Talent search Section 402B(d)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a–12(d)(1) ) is amended by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: , and that priority will be given to homeless children and youth (as such term is defined in section 725 of the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11434a )) and students in foster care or who are aging out of the foster care system . (b) Upward bound Section 402C(e)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: , and that priority will be given to homeless children and youth (as such term is defined in section 725 of the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11434a )) and students in foster care or who are aging out of the foster care system .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5922 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2018 Ms. Stefanik (for herself and Mr. Ryan of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vietnam-Era Veterans Hepatitis C Testing Enhancement Act of 2018 . 2. Pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (a) Establishment Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a one-year pilot program to make hepatitis C testing available to covered veterans at certain outreach events organized by veterans service organizations. (b) Selection of Veteran Integrated Service Networks The Secretary shall select five Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs in which to carry out the pilot program as follows: (1) Two such networks that predominantly serve rural areas. (2) Three such networks that predominantly serve urban areas. (c) Termination date The pilot program described under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is one year after the date on which the Secretary begins to carry out such program. (d) Automatic trigger If at least 350,000 veterans are tested for hepatitis C by the termination date described in subsection (c), the Secretary shall expand the program to all Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department not later than one year after the date on which the pilot program ends. (e) Report to congress Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program ends, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program that includes— (1) the number of covered veterans tested for hepatitis C under the pilot program; and (2) a list of resources needed to expand the pilot program to all Veterans Integrated Service Networks for the length of time necessary to test all covered veterans for hepatitis C. (f) Covered veteran defined In this Act, the term covered veteran means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, and was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable, regardless of whether such person is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. (g) Authorization of appropriations No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this Act. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the express purpose of providing hepatitis C-related care.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5926 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2018 Mr. Keating (for himself and Mr. Rothfus ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Naloxone Guidelines Act of 2018 . 2. Guidelines for prescribing naloxone (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidelines for prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug. (b) Contents In issuing guidelines under subsection (a), the Secretary shall address the following: (1) Co-prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug in conjunction with any prescribed opioid. (2) Dosage safety. (3) Prescribing an opioid overdose reversal drug to an individual other than a patient. (4) Standing orders. (5) Other distribution, education, and safety measures as determined necessary.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5927 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2018 Mr. Soto (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand, intensify, and coordinate research and other activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Best Practice Act . 2. Research on prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome Part B of title IV of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 409J ( 42 U.S.C. 284q ) the following new section: 409K. Prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome (a) Research The Director of NIH shall expand, intensify, and coordinate research and other activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to the prevention, identification, and treatment of prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome. Such research and activities shall include the evaluation of treatment options, including with respect to— (1) the impact on short-term and long-term clinical outcomes and costs of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for infants with opioid withdrawal syndrome; and (2) innovative care models to transition mothers and babies affected by such exposure and syndrome out of the hospital through outpatient follow-up programs and other interdisciplinary post-discharge programs. (b) Best practices Based on the research and activities conducted pursuant to subsection (a), the Director of NIH shall— (1) establish, and update as necessary, best practices for screening and treating pregnant women for opioid use disorder and for screening for neonatal abstinence syndrome and opioid withdrawal syndrome among infants exposed to opioids during pregnancy; and (2) disseminate such best practices to interested stakeholders. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5931 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2018 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To repeal the authority to establish certain special volunteer programs under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act.

1. Repeal of authority to establish special volunteer programs Part C of subtitle I of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 4991 et seq.) is repealed. 2. Limitation on use of funds for new Americorps enrollees None of the funds made available to the Corporation for National and Community Service for any fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2019 may be used to carry out subtitle C of title I of the National and Community Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 12571 et seq.). Any individual enrolled in a national service position under such subtitle prior to September 30, 2018, may continue serving in such position under the terms agreed to at the time of such individual’s enrollment.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5934 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2018 Mr. Crawford introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 105 Highway 297 North in Dyess, Arkansas, as the Johnny Cash Post Office Building .

1. Johnny Cash Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 105 Highway 297 North in Dyess, Arkansas, shall be known and designated as the Johnny Cash Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Johnny Cash Post Office Building .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5935 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1355 North Meridian Road in Harristown, Illinois, as the Logan S. Palmer Post Office .

1. Logan S. Palmer Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1355 North Meridian Road in Harristown, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Logan S. Palmer Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Logan S. Palmer Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives September 13, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen H. R. 5935 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1355 North Meridian Road in Harristown, Illinois, as the Logan S. Palmer Post Office .

1. Logan S. Palmer Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1355 North Meridian Road in Harristown, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Logan S. Palmer Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Logan S. Palmer Post Office .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5935 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2018 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. Roskam , Mr. Bost , Mr. Kinzinger , Mr. Hultgren , Mr. LaHood , Mr. Shimkus , Mrs. Bustos , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Quigley , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Rush , Mr. Foster , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , and Mr. Gutiérrez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1355 North Meridian Road in Harristown, Illinois, as the Logan S. Palmer Post Office .

1. Logan S. Palmer Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1355 North Meridian Road in Harristown, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Logan S. Palmer Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Logan S. Palmer Post Office .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5935 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1355 North Meridian Road in Harristown, Illinois, as the Logan S. Palmer Post Office .

1. Logan S. Palmer Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1355 North Meridian Road in Harristown, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Logan S. Palmer Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Logan S. Palmer Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives September 13, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
II Calendar No. 606 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5935 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs September 28, 2018 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1355 North Meridian Road in Harristown, Illinois, as the Logan S. Palmer Post Office .

1. Logan S. Palmer Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1355 North Meridian Road in Harristown, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Logan S. Palmer Post Office . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Logan S. Palmer Post Office .

September 28, 2018 Reported without amendment
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5936 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2018 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Cohen , and Mr. Raskin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs , and Intelligence (Permanent Select) , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the appointment by the President of the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs to be made by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Security Accountability Act . 2. Appointment and confirmation of Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Section 101 of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3021 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs The Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. .