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IB Union Calendar No. 661 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6313 [Report No. 115–853] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 6, 2018 Mr. Stivers introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means July 19, 2018 Additional sponsors: Mr. Gonzalez of Texas , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Mrs. Walorski , Ms. Sinema , Mrs. Lesko , and Ms. Velázquez July 19, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July 6, 2018 A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the carryforward of health flexible spending arrangement account balances.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2018 . 2. Carryforward of health flexible spending arrangement account balances (a) In general Section 106 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Carryforward of health flexible spending arrangement account balances A plan shall not fail to be treated as a health flexible spending arrangement under this section or section 105 merely because such arrangement’s account balance (or any portion thereof) determined as of the end of any plan year may be carried forward to the succeeding plan year. . (b) Coordination with limitation on salary reduction contributions (1) In general Section 125(i) of such Code is amended by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3) and by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: (2) Coordination with carryforward of account balances The dollar amount otherwise in effect under paragraph (1) for any plan year shall be reduced by the excess (if any) of— (A) the amount of any account balance which is carried forward to such plan year from the preceding plan year, over (B) $500. . (2) Conforming amendments Section 125(i) of such Code is amended by striking taxable year each place it appears in paragraphs (1) and (3) (as redesignated by paragraph (1) of this subsection) and inserting plan year . (c) Coordination with cafeteria plan limitation on deferred compensation Section 125(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Exception for health flexible spending arrangements Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a plan to the extent of amounts in a health flexible spending arrangement which may be carried forward as described in section 106(h). . (d) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after December 31, 2018.

July 19, 2018 Reported with an amendment, 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. 6314 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 6, 2018 Mr. Burgess (for himself and Mr. Roskam ) 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 bronze and catastrophic plans in connection with health savings accounts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Savings Act of 2018 . 2. Allowance of bronze and catastrophic plans in connection with health savings accounts (a) In general Section 223(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Bronze and catastrophic plans treated as high deductible health plans (i) In general The term high deductible health plan shall include any plan described in subsection (d)(1)(A) or (e) of section 1302 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (ii) Certain rules not applicable Subparagraphs (C) and (D) shall not apply with respect to any plan described in clause (i). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2018, in taxable years ending after such date.
IB Union Calendar No. 657 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6314 [Report No. 115–848] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 6, 2018 Mr. Burgess (for himself and Mr. Roskam ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means July 19, 2018 Additional sponsor: Mr. Rokita July 19, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July 6, 2018 A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bronze and catastrophic plans in connection with health savings accounts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Savings Act of 2018 . 2. Allowance of bronze and catastrophic plans in connection with health savings accounts (a) In general Section 223(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Bronze and catastrophic plans treated as high deductible health plans (i) In general The term high deductible health plan shall include any plan described in subsection (d)(1)(A) or (e) of section 1302 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (ii) Certain rules not applicable Subparagraphs (C) and (D) shall not apply with respect to any plan described in clause (i). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2018, in taxable years ending after such date.

July 19, 2018 Reported with an amendment, 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. 6316 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2018 . 2. Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (a) Primary functions Section 202 of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634b ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting and the international economy after economy ; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking complete and inserting compete ; and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking serviced-disabled and inserting service-disabled . (b) Duties Section 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634c ) is amended— (1) in paragraph 5, by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph 6, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6316 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 6, 2018 Mr. Comer (for himself and Ms. Adams ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2018 . 2. Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (a) Primary functions Section 202 of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634b ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting and the international economy after economy ; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking complete and inserting compete ; and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking serviced-disabled and inserting service-disabled . (b) Duties Section 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634c ) is amended— (1) in paragraph 5, by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph 6, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses. .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6316 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship AN ACT To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2018 . 2. Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (a) Primary functions Section 202 of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634b ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting and the international economy after economy ; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking complete and inserting compete ; and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking serviced-disabled and inserting service-disabled . (b) Duties Section 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634c ) is amended— (1) in paragraph 5, by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph 6, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 729 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6316 [Report No. 115–938] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 6, 2018 Mr. Comer (for himself and Ms. Adams ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business September 12, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2018 . 2. Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (a) Primary functions Section 202 of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634b ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting and the international economy after economy ; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking complete and inserting compete ; and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking serviced-disabled and inserting service-disabled . (b) Duties Section 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 ( 15 U.S.C. 634c ) is amended— (1) in paragraph 5, by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph 6, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses. .

September 12, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6319 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2018 Mr. Hultgren introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of the 10 per centum threshold limitation applicable to the definition of a diversified company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Investment in Small Businesses Act . 2. SEC study (a) In general The Securities and Exchange Commission shall carry out a study of the 10 per centum threshold limitation applicable to the definition of a diversified company under section 5(b)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–5(b)(1) ) and determine whether such threshold limits capital formation. (b) Considerations In carrying out the study required under subsection (a), the Commission shall consider the following: (1) The size and number of diversified companies that are currently restricted in their ability to own more than 10 percent of the voting shares in an individual company. (2) If investing preferences of diversified companies have shifted away from companies with smaller market capitalizations. (3) The expected increase in the availability of capital to small and emerging growth companies if the threshold is increased. (4) The ability of registered funds to manage liquidity risk. (5) Any other consideration that the Commission considers necessary and appropriate for the protection of investors. (c) Solicitation of public comments In carrying out the study required under subsection (a), the Commission may solicit public comments. (d) Report Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a report to the Congress, and make such report publicly available on the website of the Commission, containing— (1) all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a); and (2) any legislative recommendations of the Commission, including any recommendation to update the 10 per centum threshold.
IB Union Calendar No. 676 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6319 [Report No. 115–878] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2018 Mr. Hultgren introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services July 31, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of the 10 per centum threshold limitation applicable to the definition of a diversified company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Investment in Small Businesses Act . 2. SEC study (a) In general The Securities and Exchange Commission shall carry out a study of the 10 per centum threshold limitation applicable to the definition of a diversified company under section 5(b)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–5(b)(1) ) and determine whether such threshold limits capital formation. (b) Considerations In carrying out the study required under subsection (a), the Commission shall consider the following: (1) The size and number of diversified companies that are currently restricted in their ability to own more than 10 percent of the voting shares in an individual company. (2) If investing preferences of diversified companies have shifted away from companies with smaller market capitalizations. (3) The expected increase in the availability of capital to small and emerging growth companies if the threshold is increased. (4) The ability of registered funds to manage liquidity risk. (5) Any other consideration that the Commission considers necessary and appropriate for the protection of investors. (c) Solicitation of public comments In carrying out the study required under subsection (a), the Commission may solicit public comments. (d) Report Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a report to the Congress, and make such report publicly available on the website of the Commission, containing— (1) all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a); and (2) any legislative recommendations of the Commission, including any recommendation to update the 10 per centum threshold.

July 31, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6320 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2018 Ms. Maxine Waters of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of Rule 10b5–1 trading plans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders Act . 2. SEC study (a) Study (1) In general The Securities and Exchange Commission shall carry out a study of whether Rule 10b5–1 (17 C.F.R. 240.10b5–1) should be amended to— (A) limit the ability of issuers and issuer insiders to adopt a plan described under paragraph (c)(1)(i)(A)(3) of Rule 10b5–1 ( trading plan ) when the issuer or issuer insider is permitted to buy or sell securities during issuer-adopted trading windows; (B) limit the ability of issuers and issuer insiders to adopt multiple, overlapping trading plans; (C) establish a mandatory delay between the adoption of a trading plan and the execution of the first trade pursuant to such a plan and, if so and depending on the Commission’s findings with respect to subparagraph (A)— (i) whether any such delay should be the same for trading plans adopted during an issuer-adopted trading window as opposed to outside of such a window; and (ii) whether any exceptions to such a delay are appropriate; (D) limit the frequency that issuers and issuer insiders may modify or cancel trading plans; (E) require issuers and issuer insiders to file with the Commission trading plan adoptions, amendments, terminations and transactions; or (F) require boards of issuers that have adopted a trading plan to— (i) adopt policies covering trading plan practices; (ii) periodically monitor trading plan transactions; and (iii) ensure that issuer policies discuss trading plan use in the context of guidelines or requirements on equity hedging, holding, and ownership. (2) Additional considerations In carrying out the study required under paragraph (1), the Commission shall consider— (A) how any such amendments may clarify and enhance existing prohibitions against insider trading; (B) the impact any such amendments may have on the ability of issuers to attract persons to become an issuer insider; (C) the impact any such amendments may have on capital formation; (D) the impact any such amendments may have on an issuer’s willingness to operate as a public company; and (E) any other consideration that the Commission considers necessary and appropriate for the protection of investors. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under section (a). (c) Rulemaking After the completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Commission shall, subject to public notice and comment, revise Rule 10b5–1 consistent with the results of such study.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6321 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2018 Ms. Moore (for herself and Mr. Huizenga ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise the definitions of a small business and small organization for purposes of assessing the impact of the Commission’s rulemakings under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investment Adviser Regulatory Flexibility Improvement Act . 2. Definition of small business of small organization Not later than end the of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise the definitions of a small business and small organization under section 275.0–7 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to provide alternative methods under which a business or organization may qualify as a small business or small organization under such section. In making such revision, the Commission shall consider whether such alternative methods should include a threshold based on the number of non-clerical employees of the business or organization.
IB Union Calendar No. 682 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6321 [Report No. 115–884] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2018 Ms. Moore (for herself and Mr. Huizenga ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services August 3, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise the definitions of a small business and small organization for purposes of assessing the impact of the Commission’s rulemakings under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investment Adviser Regulatory Flexibility Improvement Act . 2. Definition of small business of small organization Not later than end the of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise the definitions of a small business and small organization under section 275.0–7 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to provide alternative methods under which a business or organization may qualify as a small business or small organization under such section. In making such revision, the Commission shall consider whether such alternative methods should include a threshold based on the number of non-clerical employees of the business or organization.

August 3, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6322 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2018 Mr. Meeks introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers with a multi-class stock structure to make certain disclosures in any proxy or consent solicitation material, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Multi-Class Stock Disclosures Act . 2. Reporting on certain issuers Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78n ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (k) Disclosure for issuers with multi-Class stock structure (1) Disclosure The Commission shall, by rule, require each issuer with a multi-class stock structure to disclose the information described in paragraph (2) in any proxy or consent solicitation material for an annual meeting of the shareholders of the issuer. (2) Content A disclosure made under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to each person who is a director or executive officer of the issuer or who, directly or indirectly, holds 5 percent or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote in the election of directors— (A) the amount of equity interest directly or indirectly owned by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total value of the outstanding equity securities of the issuer; and (B) the amount of voting power held by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total combined voting power of all classes of the securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors. (3) multi-class stock structure In this subsection, the term multi-class stock structure means a capitalization structure that contains 2 or more classes of stock that have different amounts of voting power. .
IB Union Calendar No. 677 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6322 [Report No. 115–879] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2018 Mr. Meeks introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services July 31, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July 10, 2018 A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers with a multi-class stock structure to make certain disclosures in any proxy or consent solicitation material, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act . 2. Disclosure Relating to Multi-Class Share Structures Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78n ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (k) Disclosure for issuers with multi-class share structures (1) Disclosure The Commission shall, by rule, require each issuer with a multi-class share structure to disclose the information described in paragraph (2) in any proxy or consent solicitation material for an annual meeting of the shareholders of the issuer, or any other filing as the Commission determines appropriate. (2) Content A disclosure made under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to each person who is a director, director nominee, or named executive officer of the issuer, or who is the beneficial owner of securities with 5 percent or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors— (A) the number of shares of all classes of securities entitled to vote in the election of directors beneficially owned by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total number of the outstanding securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors; and (B) the amount of voting power held by such person, expressed as a percentage of the total combined voting power of all classes of the securities of the issuer entitled to vote in the election of directors. (3) Multi-class share structure In this subsection, the term multi-class share structure means a capitalization structure that contains 2 or more classes of securities that have differing amounts of voting rights in the election of directors. .

July 31, 2018 Reported with an amendment, 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. 6324 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2018 Mr. Himes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of the direct and indirect underwriting fees, including gross spreads, for mid-sized initial public offerings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Middle Market IPO Underwriting Cost Act . 2. Study on IPO fees (a) Study The Securities and Exchange Commission, in consultation with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, shall carry out a study of the direct and indirect underwriting costs, including gross spreads and pricing practices, for mid-sized initial public offerings ( IPO ). In carrying out such study, the Commission shall— (1) compare underwriting fees in foreign countries to those in the United States; (2) analyze the relationship between the costs of taking a company public and the underwriting fees, including gross spreads; (3) compare the underwriting fees for larger company IPOs compared with mid-sized IPOs; (4) look at the changes to underwriting fees, if any, between 1980 and today; and (5) consider— (A) the reasons for any disparities identified under paragraphs (1) through (4); (B) whether such fees limit capital formation and whether any such impact is reasonable; (C) how such fees may factor into a company’s decision to go public; (D) alternatives to going public through the traditional underwriting process, such as directly listing with a national securities exchange or filing a Form 10; and (E) any other consideration the Commission considers necessary and appropriate. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 360-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a report to the Congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a) and any administrative or legislative recommendations the Commission may have.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6327 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2018 Mr. Crawford (for himself, Mr. Westerman , Mr. Womack , and Mr. Hill ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the composition of the Eastern judicial district of Arkansas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Divisional Realignment for the Eastern District of Arkansas Act of 2018 . 2. Realignment of the eastern district of Arkansas Section 83(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: Eastern District (a) The Eastern District comprises three divisions. (1) The Central Division comprises the counties of Cleburne, Cleveland, Conway, Dallas, Drew, Faulkner, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln, Lonoke, Perry, Pope Prairie, Pulaski, Saline, Stone, Van Buren, White, and Yell. Court for the Central Division shall be held at Little Rock. (2) The Delta Division comprises the counties of Arkansas, Chicot, Crittenden, Desha, Lee, Monroe, Phillips, and St. Francis. Court for the Delta Division shall be held at Helena. (3) The Northern Division comprises the counties of Clay, Craighead, Cross, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett, Randolph, Sharp, and Woodruff. Court for the Northern Division shall be held at Jonesboro. . 3. Effective date This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6328 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2018 Mr. Espaillat introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to recognize associations of procurement technical assistance centers under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Advancing Procurement Technical Assistance Centers Act . 2. Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (a) Authorization To form association Procurement Technical Assistance Centers are authorized to form an association to pursue matters of common concern. (b) Recognition by Secretary of Defense If more than a majority of the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers which are operating pursuant to agreements with the Department of Defense are members of such an association, the Secretary of Defense is authorized and directed to— (1) recognize the existence and activities of such an association; and (2) consult with it and develop documents— (A) announcing the annual scope of activities pursuant to this section; (B) requesting proposals to deliver assistance as provided in this section; and (C) governing the general operations and administration of the Procurement Technical Assistance Program, specifically including the development of regulations and a uniform negotiated cooperative agreement for use on an annual basis when entering into individual negotiated agreements with Procurement Technical Assistance Centers.
IB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6330 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act to modify the method for prescribing size standards for business concerns.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Runway Extension Act of 2018 . 2. Modification to method for prescribing size standards for business concerns Section 3(a)(2)(C)(ii)(II) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)(C)(ii)(II) ) is amended by striking 3 years and inserting 5 years .

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 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. 6330 AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act to modify the method for prescribing size standards for business concerns.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Runway Extension Act of 2018 . 2. Modification to method for prescribing size standards for business concerns Section 3(a)(2)(C)(ii)(II) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)(C)(ii)(II) ) is amended by striking 3 years and inserting 5 years .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6330 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2018 Mr. Knight (for himself and Ms. Clarke of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to modify the method for prescribing size standards for business concerns.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Runway Extension Act of 2018 . 2. Modification to method for prescribing size standards for business concerns Section 3(a)(2)(C)(ii)(II) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)(C)(ii)(II) ) is amended by striking 3 years and inserting 5 years .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6330 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act to modify the method for prescribing size standards for business concerns.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Runway Extension Act of 2018 . 2. Modification to method for prescribing size standards for business concerns Section 3(a)(2)(C)(ii)(II) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)(C)(ii)(II) ) is amended by striking 3 years and inserting 5 years .

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 730 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6330 [Report No. 115–939] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2018 Mr. Knight (for himself and Ms. Clarke of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business September 12, 2018 Additional sponsors: Mr. Chabot , Ms. Velázquez , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , Miss González-Colón of Puerto Rico , and Mr. Comer September 12, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to modify the method for prescribing size standards for business concerns.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Runway Extension Act of 2018 . 2. Modification to method for prescribing size standards for business concerns Section 3(a)(2)(C)(ii)(II) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)(C)(ii)(II) ) is amended by striking 3 years and inserting 5 years .

September 12, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6331 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2018 Mr. Bishop of Utah introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To allow States to elect to observe daylight savings time for the duration of the year, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Daylight Act . 2. Optional year-long application of daylight savings time Section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 ( 15 U.S.C. 260a ) is amended— (1) by inserting or may by law apply the advancement of time described in this section for the duration of the year, after may by law exempt itself from the provisions of this subsection providing for the advancement of time, ; (2) by striking the standard time otherwise applicable during that period and inserting the same standard time ; (3) by striking may by law exempt either the entire State as provided in (1) or and inserting , by law, may apply either standard time provided for in paragraph (1) to the entire State, ; and (4) by inserting , or may apply the advancement of time for the duration of the year to the entire area of the State lying within any time zone before the period at the end.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6332 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to submit a report to Congress on the way in which data collected pursuant to title 31 is being used, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Strategies to Counter Weapons Proliferation Act . 2. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reporting requirement Section 310 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Reports relating to use of collected data (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection and every year thereafter, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on— (A) intelligence products created by FinCEN on finance transactions for the proliferation of weapons from filings submitted pursuant to subchapter II of chapter 53; (B) FinCEN’s efforts to collaborate with law enforcement agencies, the intelligence community, and foreign financial intelligence units to maximize the use of data that is collected pursuant to subchapter II of chapter 53; and (C) advisory notices issued to financial institutions (as defined under section 5312(a)) on financial activity related to the proliferation of weapons. (2) Separate presentation of classified material Any part of the report under paragraph (1) that involves information that is properly classified under criteria established by the President shall be submitted to the Congress separately in a classified annex. (3) Sunset No report is required under this subsection after the end of the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 26, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6332 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2018 Mr. Tipton (for himself and Ms. Sinema ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to submit a report to Congress on the way in which data collected pursuant to title 31 is being used, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Strategies to Counter Weapons Proliferation Act . 2. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reporting requirement Section 310 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Reports relating to use of collected data (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection and every year thereafter, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on— (A) intelligence products created by FinCEN on finance transactions for the proliferation of weapons from filings submitted pursuant to subchapter II of chapter 53; (B) FinCEN’s efforts to collaborate with law enforcement agencies, the intelligence community, and foreign financial intelligence units to maximize the use of data that is collected pursuant to subchapter II of chapter 53; and (C) advisory notices issued to financial institutions (as defined under section 5312(a)) on financial activity related to the proliferation of weapons. (2) Separate presentation of classified material Any part of the report under paragraph (1) that involves information that is properly classified under criteria established by the President shall be submitted to the Congress separately in a classified annex. (3) Sunset No report is required under this subsection after the end of the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection. .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6332 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To require the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to submit a report to Congress on the way in which data collected pursuant to title 31 is being used, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Strategies to Counter Weapons Proliferation Act . 2. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reporting requirement Section 310 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Reports relating to use of collected data (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection and every year thereafter, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on— (A) intelligence products created by FinCEN on finance transactions for the proliferation of weapons from filings submitted pursuant to subchapter II of chapter 53; (B) FinCEN’s efforts to collaborate with law enforcement agencies, the intelligence community, and foreign financial intelligence units to maximize the use of data that is collected pursuant to subchapter II of chapter 53; and (C) advisory notices issued to financial institutions (as defined under section 5312(a)) on financial activity related to the proliferation of weapons. (2) Separate presentation of classified material Any part of the report under paragraph (1) that involves information that is properly classified under criteria established by the President shall be submitted to the Congress separately in a classified annex. (3) Sunset No report is required under this subsection after the end of the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 26, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 701 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6332 [Report No. 115–905] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2018 Mr. Tipton (for himself and Ms. Sinema ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services August 24, 2018 Additional sponsor: Mr. Pearce August 24, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To require the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to submit a report to Congress on the way in which data collected pursuant to title 31 is being used, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Strategies to Counter Weapons Proliferation Act . 2. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reporting requirement Section 310 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Reports relating to use of collected data (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection and every year thereafter, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on— (A) intelligence products created by FinCEN on finance transactions for the proliferation of weapons from filings submitted pursuant to subchapter II of chapter 53; (B) FinCEN’s efforts to collaborate with law enforcement agencies, the intelligence community, and foreign financial intelligence units to maximize the use of data that is collected pursuant to subchapter II of chapter 53; and (C) advisory notices issued to financial institutions (as defined under section 5312(a)) on financial activity related to the proliferation of weapons. (2) Separate presentation of classified material Any part of the report under paragraph (1) that involves information that is properly classified under criteria established by the President shall be submitted to the Congress separately in a classified annex. (3) Sunset No report is required under this subsection after the end of the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection. .

August 24, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6333 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2018 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Barton , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Flores , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Mitchell , and Mr. Perry ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To require the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to submit a report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Identity Protection Act . 2. Report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program The Commissioner of Internal Revenue shall, not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to Congress a report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program, including an explanation of the extent to which such information could be used to identify individuals receiving W–2 wages without work authorization.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6335 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 322 Main Street in Oakville, Connecticut, as the Oakville Veterans Memorial Post Office .

1. Oakville Veterans Memorial Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 322 Main Street in Oakville, Connecticut, shall be known and designated as the Oakville Veterans Memorial Post Office . (b) References Any reference in 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 Oakville Veterans Memorial Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives December 11, 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. 6335 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 322 Main Street in Oakville, Connecticut, as the Oakville Veterans Memorial Post Office .

1. Oakville Veterans Memorial Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 322 Main Street in Oakville, Connecticut, shall be known and designated as the Oakville Veterans Memorial Post Office . (b) References Any reference in 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 Oakville Veterans Memorial 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. 6335 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2018 Ms. Esty of Connecticut (for herself, Mr. Courtney , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Himes , and Mr. Larson of Connecticut ) 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 322 Main Street in Oakville, Connecticut, as the Veterans Memorial Post Office .

1. Veterans Memorial Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 322 Main Street in Oakville, Connecticut, shall be known and designated as the Veterans Memorial Post Office . (b) References Any reference in 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 Veterans Memorial Post Office .