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I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6561 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mrs. Walorski (for herself, Ms. Jenkins of Kansas , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Bilirakis , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Kind , and Mrs. Dingell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to finalize certain proposed provisions relating to the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Comprehensive Care for Seniors Act of 2018 . 2. Directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to finalize certain proposed provisions relating to the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs Not later than December 31, 2018, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall finalize the provisions of the proposed rule titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) (81 Fed. Reg. 54666), updated as determined appropriate by the Secretary.
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6561 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue a final regulation based on the proposed regulation relating to the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Comprehensive Care for Seniors Act of 2018 . 2. Directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue a final regulation based on the proposed regulation relating to the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs Not later than December 31, 2018, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue a final regulation based on the provisions of the proposed regulation titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) (81 Fed. Reg. 54666).

Passed the House of Representatives September 12, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 725 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6561 [Report No. 115–934, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mrs. Walorski (for herself, Ms. Jenkins of Kansas , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Bilirakis , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Kind , and Mrs. Dingell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned September 10, 2018 Additional sponsors: Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. LoBiondo , and Mr. Kennedy September 10, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means with amendments, referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic September 10, 2018 Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July 26, 2018 A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to finalize certain proposed provisions relating to the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Comprehensive Care for Seniors Act of 2018 . 2. Directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue a final regulation based on the proposed regulation relating to the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs Not later than December 31, 2018, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue a final regulation based on the provisions of the proposed regulation titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) (81 Fed. Reg. 54666).

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue a final regulation based on the proposed regulation relating to the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. .

September 10, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means with amendments, referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed September 10, 2018 Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6563 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Pallone (for himself and Mr. Neal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent growth rate cliff for out-of-pocket threshold under Medicare part D.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Seniors Act . 2. Preventing growth rate cliff for out-of-pocket cost threshold under Medicare part D Section 1860D–2(b)(4)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–102(b)(4)(B)(i) ) is amended— (1) in subclause (III), by adding at the end or ; (2) in subclause (IV)— (A) by striking each of years 2016 through 2019 and inserting 2016 and each subsequent year ; and (B) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; and (3) by striking subclauses (V) and (VI).
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6566 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Courtney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove the manifestation period required for the presumptions of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act . 2. Removal of manifestation period required for presumptions of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents Section 1116(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking within one and all that follows through 1975 ; (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking within a and all that follows through 1975 ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (I) Acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6567 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Gianforte introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , 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 amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 to modify a provision relating to certain consultation requirements.

1. No additional consultation required with respect to certain new information Section 6(d)(2) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 ( 16 U.S.C. 1604(d)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking and at the end; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (iii) any new information (within the meaning of subsection (b) of section 402.16 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)) relating to a land management plan, if the land management plan has been adopted by the Secretary as of the date on which the new information is revealed. ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)— (A) by striking since the date and inserting the following: since the later of— (I) the date ; (B) in subclause (I) (as so designated), by striking this section or the date and inserting the following: this section; and (II) as applicable— (aa) the date ; and (C) in subclause (II)(aa) (as so designated), by striking subparagraph, whichever is later. and inserting the following: subparagraph; or (bb) the date on which new information relating to the land management plan is revealed as described in clause (iii) of that subparagraph. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6569 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Faso introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require a waiver if the installation of differently colored tiles in certain tunnel projects is expected to create additional costs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Extra Transportation Infrastructure Luxury Expenses Act or the RETILE Act . 2. Differently colored tiles in projects (a) Projects for a public facility damaged or destroyed by a major disaster (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or local government, for purposes of a covered project, may not install differently colored tiles in a tunnel if— (A) the installation of such tiles is reasonably expected to incur a higher cost than the installation of same-color tiles; and (B) such government has not obtained a waiver from the Secretary of Homeland Security. (2) Waiver (A) In general A State or local government may apply for a waiver from this requirement. (B) Granting of waiver The Secretary may grant a waiver based on safety factors, historical preservation factors, or any other factor the Secretary considers relevant. (3) Covered project In this subsection, the term covered project means a project for which a State or local government receives a public assistance grant under section 406 or 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172 or 5189f). (4) Regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue regulations to carry out this subsection. (b) Projects under title 23, United States Code (1) In general Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 171. Use of tiles in initial construction, replacement, or repair in tunnel projects (a) Withholding of funds for noncompliance (1) In general The Secretary shall withhold any funding for any project under this chapter if such project uses differently colored tiles in a tunnel and— (A) the installation of such tiles is reasonably expected to incur a higher cost than the installation of same-color tiles; and (B) the Secretary has not issued a waiver under this section. (2) Availability of waiver (A) In general A State may apply for a waiver from this requirement. (B) Granting of waiver The Secretary may grant a waiver based on safety factors, historical preservation factors, or any other factor the Secretary considers relevant. (3) Regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue regulations to carry out this section. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 170 the following new item: 171. Use of tiles in initial construction, replacement, or repair in tunnel projects. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6570 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Bera introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence A BILL To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the anticipated impact of altering the United States Force posture on the Korean peninsula.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maintaining Commitment on the Korean Peninsula Act . 2. Report on altering United States force posture on the Korean peninsula (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the anticipated diplomatic, military, and intelligence impact of a significant reduction or complete withdrawal of United States forces from the Republic of Korea (South Korea), or the significant reduction or permanent suspension of United States exercises on or around the Korean peninsula. (b) Content The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) The views of the Governments of Japan, South Korea, and other regional allies and partners regarding the significant reduction or complete withdrawal of United States forces or permanent suspension of exercises. (2) The impact that a significant force reduction or permanent suspension of exercises would have on the transition of operational control of United States forces on the Korean peninsula. (3) The impact, implications, and resultant shortfalls that a significant reduction or complete withdrawal of United States forces or the significant reduction or permanent suspension of exercises would have in countering non-North Korean actors in northeast Asia, including in the areas of economics, diplomacy, and defense. (4) The implications to the long-term security architecture in East Asia of a significant reduction or complete withdrawal of United States forces or a significant reduction or permanent suspension of exercises. (5) The implications for United States and allied capabilities to deter and defeat North Korean aggression in cyber, conventional, chemical, and biological warfare of such a significant reduction or complete withdrawal of United States force or a significant reduction or permanent suspension of exercises. (c) Appropriate committees of Congress In this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress means the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6573 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Coffman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To require a determination on designation of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

1. Determination on designation of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism (a) Determination (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a determination whether the Russian Federation meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. (2) Form The determination required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex, if appropriate. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) State sponsor of terrorism defined The term state sponsor of terrorism means a country the government of which the Secretary of State has determined, for purposes of section 6(j) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 ( 50 U.S.C. 4605(j) ) (as in effect pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act), section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2371 ), section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2780 ), or any other provision of law, is a government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6577 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Ms. Schakowsky introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to shorten the exclusivity period for brand name biological products from 12 to 7 years.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Price Relief, Innovation, and Competition for Essential Drugs Act or the PRICED Act . 2. Exclusivity period for brand name biological products (a) In general Section 351(k)(7)(A) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262(k)(7)(A) ) is amended by striking 12 years and inserting 7 years . (b) Conforming changes Paragraphs (2)(A) and (3)(A) of section 351(m) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262(m) ) is amended by striking 12 years each place it appears and inserting 7 years . (c) Applicability This Act and the amendments made by this Act apply only with respect to a biological product for which the reference product (as such term is used in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 )) is licensed under subsection (a) of such section on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6579 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Aguilar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide no interest deferment eligibility for certain small business concerns, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recent Grads in Start-Ups and Innovation Act . 2. No interest deferment eligibility for owners of certain small businesses (a) Amendments Section 455(f)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f)(2) ) is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of subparagraph (C); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (E) not in excess of 4 years during which the borrower is the owner of a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act) that— (i) has at least one employee other than the owner; and (ii) has its principal place of business located in a qualified opportunity zone (as defined in section 1400Z–1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Report (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the first deferment is granted under section 455(f)(2)(E) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(f)(2) ), as added by this Act, the Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Small Business Administration, shall submit a report to Congress on— (1) the number of recent college graduates who applied to receive a deferment under such section, disaggregated by— (A) the number of such individuals who were granted such a deferment; and (B) the number of such individuals who were not granted such a deferment; (2) a description of the recent college graduates who were granted such a deferment, disaggregated by— (A) the demographic information of the graduate; (B) the type of small business concern for which the deferment was granted; (C) the location of the small business concern; (D) the number of jobs created by the small business concern; and (E) any relevant information on the growth of the small business concern; and (3) recommendations to improve or create more awareness of such deferment program. (b) Definition In this section: (1) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 ). (2) Recent college graduate The term recent college graduate means an individual who has been a graduate of an institution of higher education with an associate or baccalaureate degree for not more than 2 years. (3) Small business concern The term small business concern has the meaning given under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 ).
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6580 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for naturalization processes for the immediate relatives of first responders who die as a result of their employment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kerrie Orozco First Responders Family Support Act . 2. Naturalization for immediate relatives of first responders Section 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1430 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Immediate relatives of first responders (1) In general Any person who is the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a United States citizen, whose citizen spouse, parent, or child dies as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by employment as a first responder, and who, in the case of a surviving spouse, was living in marital union with the citizen spouse at the time of his death, may be naturalized upon compliance with all the requirements of this title, except that no prior residence or specified physical presence within the United States shall be required. (2) Definition For purposes of this subsection, the term first responder means Federal, State, and local government fire, law enforcement, and emergency response personnel. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6580 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for naturalization processes for the immediate relatives of first responders who die as a result of their employment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Kerrie Orozco First Responders Family Support Act . 2. Naturalization for immediate relatives of first responders Section 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1430 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Immediate relatives of first responders (1) In general Any person who is the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a United States citizen, whose citizen spouse, parent, or child dies as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by employment as a first responder, and who, in the case of a surviving spouse, was living in marital union with the citizen spouse at the time of his death, may be naturalized upon compliance with all the requirements of this title, except that no prior residence or specified physical presence within the United States shall be required. (2) Definition For purposes of this subsection, the term first responder means Federal, State, and local government fire, law enforcement, and emergency response personnel. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6581 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Bergman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt certain strategies for preventive colorectal screenings for veterans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Veteran Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2018 . 2. Strategies for preventive colorectal screenings for veterans (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that the colorectal cancer preventive screening guidelines used in each medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs and non-Department facility at which veterans receive hospital care or medical services under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, include all strategies for preventive colorectal screenings included in— (1) the latest recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; and (2) the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set issued by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. (b) Deadline The Secretary shall carry out this section not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6585 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Cartwright (for himself and Mr. Jones ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for recovery by members of the Armed Forces for certain acts or omissions by the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Camp Lejeune Family Member Protection Act . 2. Recovery by members of the Armed Forces for certain acts or omissions by the United States (a) In general Chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 2681. Recovery by members of the military or naval forces of the United States for certain acts or omissions (a) In general A claim may be brought against the United States under this chapter for damages relating to the personal injury or death of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States arising out of a negligent or wrongful act or omission by a person acting within the scope of the office or employment of that person by or at the direction of the Government of the United States, whether inside or outside the United States, where the claim arises out of a violation of the environmental laws of the United States or a violation of the environmental laws of any state or municipality. (b) Exception for combatant activities This section does not apply to any claim arising out of the combatant activities of the Armed Forces during time of armed conflict. (c) Application of certain rules For purposes of claims brought under this section— (1) subsections (j) and (k) of section 2680 do not apply; (2) in the case of an act or omission under this Act, the law of the place where the act or omission occurred shall be deemed to be the law of the place of domicile of the plaintiff; and (3) such a claim shall not preclude recovery on behalf of a spouse or child of a member of the Armed Forces. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 2681. Recovery by members of the military or naval forces of the United States for certain acts or omissions. . (c) Application This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply in the case of any pending action brought not earlier than 3 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act and any action commenced after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6587 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mrs. Comstock 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 allow deductions for amounts contributed to a health savings account by individuals enrolled in qualified health plans.

1. Deductions for health savings account contributions for individuals enrolled in qualified health plans (a) In general Section 223(c) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Qualified health plan The term qualified health plan means a qualified health plan (as defined in section 1301 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) offered through an Exchange established under title I of such Act. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking high deductible health plan and inserting qualified health plan each place such term appears in each of the following provisions: (A) Subsection (b)(2). (B) Subsection (b)(8). (C) Subsection (h)(2). (2) Section 223(c)(1)(A), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by striking any individual if and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting any individual if such individual is covered under a qualified health plan as of the 1st day of such month. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to months, and expenditures made in months, beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6588 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Correa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the circumstances under current law to allow an individual debtor to discharge certain educational loans and educational benefits received by the debtor more than 5 years before the commencement of the bankruptcy case under such title.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Bankruptcy Act of 2018 . 2. Amendment Section 523(a)(8) of title 11 of the United States Code is amended by inserting that first became due more than 5 years (exclusive of any applicable suspension of the repayment period) before the date of the filing of the petition, or after (8) . 3. Effective date; application of amendment (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendment The amendment made by this Act shall not apply with respect to a debt for an educational benefit, overpayment, loan, scholarship, or stipend received by a debtor before the effective date of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6589 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Crist (for himself and Mr. Ferguson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to remove limitations on Federal employment for an individual legally using marijuana under the law of the State in which the individual resides, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act . 2. Federal employment and individuals using marijuana in compliance with State law (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3330f. Federal employment and individuals using marijuana in compliance with State law (a) (1) An individual whose residence is in a State where that individual’s private use of marijuana is not prohibited, who is tested under a drug testing program of any Executive agency without probable cause to believe that the individual is under the influence of marijuana, who tests positive for past marijuana use (determined by the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol or marijuana metabolite in the sample provided by the individual), and, in the case of an individual whose use of marijuana was for medical purposes, who is able to provide documentation (in such form and manner as the Office of Personnel Management may prescribe) attesting to the lawful nature of such use under the law of the State, may not, based solely on such positive test, be— (A) denied employment at an Executive agency; or (B) if the individual is an employee of the Executive agency, subject to any other adverse personnel action. (2) For purposes of this section— (A) the term Executive agency has the meaning given that term in section 105, and includes the United States Postal Service and the Postal Regulatory Commission; (B) the term marijuana means marihuana (as such term is defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802(16) )); (C) the term individual does not include any individual applying for or occupying a position at an Executive agency which requires a top secret clearance or access to a highly sensitive program (as that term is defined in section 3001(a)(4) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 ( 50 U.S.C. 3341(a)(4) )); and (D) the term State means any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or any other territory or possession of the United States. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3330e the following: 3330f. Federal employment and individuals using marijuana in compliance with State law. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6591 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida, as the Napoleon Nap Ford Post Office Building .

1. Napoleon Nap Ford Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Napoleon Nap Ford 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 Napoleon Nap Ford Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 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. 6591 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida, as the Napoleon Nap Ford Post Office Building .

1. Napoleon Nap Ford Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Napoleon Nap Ford 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 Napoleon Nap Ford Post Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6591 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mrs. Demings (for herself, Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Buchanan , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Crist , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. DeSantis , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Dunn , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Mr. Mast , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Posey , Mr. Francis Rooney of Florida , Mr. Thomas J. Rooney of Florida , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Ross , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Soto , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Webster of Florida , Ms. Wilson of Florida , and Mr. Yoho ) 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 501 South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida, as the Napoleon Nap Ford Post Office Building .

1. Napoleon Nap Ford Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Napoleon Nap Ford 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 Napoleon Nap Ford Post Office Building .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6591 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 1 (legislative day, September 28), 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 501 South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida, as the Napoleon Nap Ford Post Office Building .

1. Napoleon Nap Ford Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Napoleon Nap Ford 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 Napoleon Nap Ford Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6593 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Duncan of Tennessee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing and maintaining an automated and searchable system that tracks prescription drug prices in the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medication Automated Quotation System, or MEDAQ, Act of 2018 . 2. Study on the feasibility of creating a system that tracks prescription drug costs (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States, in consultation with the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and the Administrator of CMS, shall conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a medication automated quotation system. (b) Elements The feasibility study required under subsection (a) shall include assessments of the following: (1) The feasibility of— (A) collecting or compiling data on the acquisition price per unit that any purchaser (including but not limited to a distributor, a retailer, a third-party payor, or ultimate consumer) pays for a prescription drug and the effect PBMs and other involved entities have on such prices; and (B) aggregating such data in a manner that does not reveal personally identifiable information. (2) The cost of procuring and maintaining a medication automated quotation system, or MEDAQ, based on the above data. (3) The need for new or additional laws, regulations, or policies to collect the data necessary for a medication automated quotation system to track and generate prescription drug pricing data in the United States. (4) The possibility of integrating or using the FDA's NDC system and CMS NADAC when creating the MEDAQ. (5) Integration of CMS NADAC when creating the MEDAQ and, not withstanding any other provision of this Act, shall not consider pharmacy reporting, collecting, or compiling requirements beyond or in addition to the requirements of CMS NADAC. (6) Whether the system described under subsection (a) is likely to be effective in reducing overall prescription drug prices by increasing competition and transparency in the drug industry. (c) Report Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). (d) Medication automated quotation system defined The term medication automated quotation system or MEDAQ means an automated and searchable system that— (1) with respect to the United States (and with respect to each region thereof), tracks and generates data on the acquisition price per unit of any prescription drug that a purchaser pays for such unit of such drug; (2) produces reports in real time on average prices per unit and other data; and (3) is accessible to purchasers, who have paid a user fee, with limitations to ensure appropriate privacy but also transparency in price negotiations.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6598 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Kilmer (for himself, Ms. Stefanik , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Young of Alaska , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Cole , Mr. Higgins of New York , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Gallego , and Mr. Collins of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide the right of American Indians born in Canada or the United States to pass the borders of the United States to any individual who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a Federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada, and for other purposes.

1. American Indians born in Canada or the United States Section 289 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1359 ) is amended— (1) by inserting after born in Canada the following: or the United States ; and (2) by inserting after but such right shall extend only to persons the following: who are members, or are eligible to be members, of a Federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada, or .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6599 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To modify the application of temporary limited appointment regulations to the National Park Service, and for other purposes.

1. Application of temporary limited appointment regulations to the National Park Service With respect to the National Park Service, for purposes of carrying out section 316.401 of subpart D of part 316 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to temporary limited appointments)— (1) the term major subdivision in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of such section shall be defined by the Director of the National Park Service; and (2) the requirement in such paragraph that a position be in the same local commuting area shall not apply. 2. Sunset The modification authority provided by section 1 and any such modification shall expire on the date that is one year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6599 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Knight (for himself and Mr. Panetta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To modify the application of temporary limited appointment regulations to the National Park Service, and for other purposes.

1. Application of temporary limited appointment regulations to the National Park Service With respect to the National Park Service, for purposes of carrying out section 316.401 of subpart D of part 316 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to temporary limited appointments)— (1) the term major subdivision in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of such section shall be defined by the Director of the National Park Service; and (2) the requirement in such paragraph that a position be in the same local commuting area shall not apply.
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6599 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To modify the application of temporary limited appointment regulations to the National Park Service, and for other purposes.

1. Application of temporary limited appointment regulations to the National Park Service With respect to the National Park Service, for purposes of carrying out section 316.401 of subpart D of part 316 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to temporary limited appointments)— (1) the term major subdivision in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of such section shall be defined by the Director of the National Park Service; and (2) the requirement in such paragraph that a position be in the same local commuting area shall not apply. 2. Sunset The modification authority provided by section 1 and any such modification shall expire on the date that is one year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 755 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6599 [Report No. 115–967] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Knight (for himself and Mr. Panetta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 25, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To modify the application of temporary limited appointment regulations to the National Park Service, and for other purposes.

1. Application of temporary limited appointment regulations to the National Park Service With respect to the National Park Service, for purposes of carrying out section 316.401 of subpart D of part 316 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to temporary limited appointments)— (1) the term major subdivision in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of such section shall be defined by the Director of the National Park Service; and (2) the requirement in such paragraph that a position be in the same local commuting area shall not apply.

September 25, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6602 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To reauthorize the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, and for other purposes.

1. New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route (a) Reauthorization Section 6 of Public Law 100–515 ( 16 U.S.C. 1244 note) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (a); (2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively; (3) in subsection (a) (as so redesignated by paragraph (2)), by striking under subsection (a) each place that it appears and inserting to carry out this Act ; and (4) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated by paragraph (2)), by striking 2011 and inserting 2025 . (b) Strategic plan (1) In general (A) Plan required Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available after the date of enactment of this Act to carry out Public Law 100–515 ( 16 U.S.C. 1244 note), the Secretary of the Interior shall prepare a strategic plan for the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route. (B) Contents The strategic plan shall describe— (i) opportunities to increase participation by national and local private and public interests in the planning, development, and administration of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route; and (ii) organizational options for sustaining the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route. (2) Conforming amendment Section 703(b) of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–338 ; 120 Stat. 1859) is repealed.

Passed the House of Representatives December 20, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB 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. 6602 AN ACT To reauthorize the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, and for other purposes.

1. New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route (a) Reauthorization Section 6 of Public Law 100–515 ( 16 U.S.C. 1244 note) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (a); (2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively; (3) in subsection (a) (as so redesignated by paragraph (2)), by striking under subsection (a) each place that it appears and inserting to carry out this Act ; and (4) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated by paragraph (2)), by striking 2011 and inserting 2025 . (b) Strategic plan (1) In general (A) Plan required Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available after the date of enactment of this Act to carry out Public Law 100–515 ( 16 U.S.C. 1244 note), the Secretary of the Interior shall prepare a strategic plan for the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route. (B) Contents The strategic plan shall describe— (i) opportunities to increase participation by national and local private and public interests in the planning, development, and administration of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route; and (ii) organizational options for sustaining the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route. (2) Conforming amendment Section 703(b) of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–338 ; 120 Stat. 1859) is repealed.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.