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Public Law 115–379: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4301 Northeast 4th Street in Renton, Washington, as the “James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building”. Public Law 379 Public Law 115–379 132 Stat. 5117 2018-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5117 Public Law 115–379 115th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4301 Northeast 4th Street in Renton, Washington, as the “James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building”. Dec. 21, 2018 [ H.R. 6628 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. JAMES MARSHALL “JIMI” HENDRIX POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4301 Northeast 4th Street in Renton, Washington, shall be known and designated as the “James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix 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 “James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building”. Approved December 21, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 6628 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Nov. 29, considered and passed House. Dec. 12, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–380: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 44160 State Highway 299 East Suite 1 in McArthur, California, as the “Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office”. Public Law 380 Public Law 115–380 132 Stat. 5118 2018-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5118 Public Law 115–380 115th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 44160 State Highway 299 East Suite 1 in McArthur, California, as the “Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office”. Dec. 21, 2018 [ H.R. 6655 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. JANET LUCILLE OILAR POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 44160 State Highway 299 East Suite 1 in McArthur, California, shall be known and designated as the “Janet Lucille Oilar 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 “Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office”. Approved December 21, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 6655 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Nov. 29, considered and passed House. Dec. 12, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–381: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7521 Paula Drive in Tampa, Florida, as the “Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building”. Public Law 381 Public Law 115–381 132 Stat. 5119 2018-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5119 Public Law 115–381 115th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7521 Paula Drive in Tampa, Florida, as the “Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building”. Dec. 21, 2018 [ H.R. 6780 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MAJOR ANDREAS O’KEEFFE POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7521 Paula Drive in Tampa, Florida, shall be known and designated as the “Major Andreas O’Keeffe 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 “Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building”. Approved December 21, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 6780 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Sept. 28, considered and passed House. Dec. 12, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–382: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 West Main Street in Frisco, Colorado, as the “Patrick E. Mahany, Jr., Post Office Building”. Public Law 382 Public Law 115–382 132 Stat. 5120 2018-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5120 Public Law 115–382 115th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 West Main Street in Frisco, Colorado, as the “Patrick E. Mahany, Jr., Post Office Building”. Dec. 21, 2018 [ H.R. 6831 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PATRICK E. MAHANY, JR., POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 West Main Street in Frisco, Colorado, shall be known and designated as the “Patrick E. Mahany, Jr., 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 “Patrick E. Mahany, Jr., Post Office Building”. Approved December 21, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 6831 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Nov. 29, considered and passed House. Dec. 12, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–383: To amend the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 to extend the Secret Service overtime pay exception through 2020, and for other purposes. Public Law 383 Public Law 115–383 132 Stat. 5121 2018-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5121 Public Law 115–383 115th Congress

An Act To amend the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 to extend the Secret Service overtime pay exception through 2020, and for other purposes. Dec. 21, 2018 [ H.R. 6893 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act. 5 USC 101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act ”. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF OVERTIME PAY EXCEPTION THROUGH 2020 FOR PROTECTIVE SERVICES. (a) In General .— Section 2 of the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 ( 5 U.S.C. 5547 note ), as amended by Public Law 115–160 , is further amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking “ 2018 ” and inserting “ 2020 ”; (2) in subsection (a), by striking “ or 2018 ” and inserting “ 2018, 2019, or 2020 ”; and (3) in subsection (b)(1), by striking “ and 2018 ” and inserting “ 2018, 2019, and 2020 ”. (b) Report on Extensions .— Not later than January 30 of each of calendar years 2020 and 2021, the Director of the Secret Service shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the effects of the amendments made by subsection (a). The report shall include, with respect to the previous calendar year, the information described under paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 2(c) of Public Law 115–160 . Approved December 21, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 6893 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–1069 ( Comm. on Oversight and Government Reform ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Dec. 10, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–384: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Miller Street in Plattsburgh, New York, as the “Ross Bouyea Post Office Building”. Public Law 384 Public Law 115–384 132 Stat. 5122 2018-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5122 Public Law 115–384 115th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Miller Street in Plattsburgh, New York, as the “Ross Bouyea Post Office Building”. Dec. 21, 2018 [ H.R. 6930 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ROSS BOUYEA POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Miller Street in Plattsburgh, New York, shall be known and designated as the “Ross Bouyea 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 “Ross Bouyea Post Office Building”. Approved December 21, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 6930 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Dec. 11, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–386: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend through 2023 the authority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of penalties established and published by the Commission. Public Law 386 Public Law 115–386 132 Stat. 5161 2018-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5161 Public Law 115–386 115th Congress

An Act To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend through 2023 the authority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of penalties established and published by the Commission. Dec. 21, 2018 [ H.R. 7120 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY AUTHORITY OF FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION THROUGH 2023. (a) Extension of Authority .— Section 309(a)(4)(C)(v) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(4)(C)(v) ) is amended by striking “ December 31, 2018 ” and inserting “ December 31, 2023 ”. (b) 52 USC 30109 note . Effective Date .— The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the earlier of— (1) December 31, 2018; or (2) the date of the enactment of this Act. Approved December 21, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 7120 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Nov. 27, considered and passed House. Dec. 12, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–388: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 226 West Main Street in Lake City, South Carolina, as the “Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office”. Public Law 388 Public Law 115–388 132 Stat. 5171 2018-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5171 Public Law 115–388 115th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 226 West Main Street in Lake City, South Carolina, as the “Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office”. Dec. 21, 2018 [ H.R. 7230 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. POSTMASTER FRAZIER B. BAKER POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 226 West Main Street in Lake City, South Carolina, shall be known and designated as the “Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office”. Approved December 21, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 7230 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Dec. 11, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–389: To amend Public Law 115–217 to change the address of the postal facility designated by such Public Law in honor of Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe, and for other purposes. Public Law 389 Public Law 115–389 132 Stat. 5172 2018-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5172 Public Law 115–389 115th Congress

An Act To amend Public Law 115–217 to change the address of the postal facility designated by such Public Law in honor of Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe, and for other purposes. Dec. 21, 2018 [ H.R. 7243 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO CHANGE ADDRESS OF POSTAL FACILITY DESIGNATED BY PUBLIC LAW 115-217 .   In section 1(a) of Public Law 115–217 , Ante , p. 1546. strike “567 East Franklin Street” and insert “83 Geneva Drive”. Approved December 21, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 7243 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Dec. 11, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–396: To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. Public Law 396 Public Law 115–396 132 Stat. 5296 2018-12-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5296 Public Law 115–396 115th Congress

An Act To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. Dec. 21, 2018 [ S. 3628 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act. 42 USC 4001 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act ”. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM. (a) Financing .— Section 1309(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4016(a) ) is amended by striking “ December 7, 2018 ” and inserting “ May 31, 2019 ”. (b) Program Expiration .— Section 1319 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4026 ) is amended by striking “ December 7, 2018 ” and inserting “ May 31, 2019 ”. (c) 42 USC 4016 note . Retroactive Effective Date .— If this Act is enacted after December 7, 2018, the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect as if enacted on December 7, 2018. Approved December 21, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3628 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Nov. 29, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 31, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–403: To amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Administration. Public Law 403 Public Law 115–403 132 Stat. 5348 2018-12-31 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5348 Public Law 115–403 115th Congress

An Act To amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Administration. Dec. 31, 2018 [ S. 7 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2018. 51 USC 10101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2018 ”. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO LEASES OF NON-EXCESS PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.    Section 20145(g) of title 51, United States Code , is amended by striking “ December 31, 2018 ” and inserting “ December 31, 2019 ”. Approved December 31, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 7 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Dec. 6, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 20, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–412: To designate the United States courthouse located at 323 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, North Carolina, as the “John Hervey Wheeler United States Courthouse”. Public Law 412 Public Law 115–412 132 Stat. 5426 2019-01-03 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5426 Public Law 115–412 115th Congress

An Act To designate the United States courthouse located at 323 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, North Carolina, as the “John Hervey Wheeler United States Courthouse”. Jan. 3, 2019 [ H.R. 3460 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. JOHN HERVEY WHEELER UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE. (a) Designation .— The United States courthouse located at 323 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, North Carolina, shall be known and designated as the “John Hervey Wheeler United States Courthouse” during the period in which the facility is used as a Federal courthouse. (b) References .— During the period in which the facility referred to in subsection (a) is used as a Federal courthouse, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “John Hervey Wheeler United States Courthouse”. Approved January 3, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3460 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–818 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): July 16, considered and passed House. Dec. 20, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–416: To provide access to and manage the distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses. Public Law 416 Public Law 115–416 132 Stat. 5436 2019-01-03 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5436 Public Law 115–416 115th Congress

An Act To provide access to and manage the distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses. Jan. 3, 2019 [ S. 2679 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018. 15 USC 631 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018 ”. SEC. 2. ACCESS TO SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.   Section 32 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 657b ) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(g) Access to Surplus Property for Veteran-owned Small Businesses .— “(1) Definitions .— In this subsection— “(A) the term ‘ foreign excess property ’ has the meaning given the term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code ; and “(B) the term ‘ state agency ’ has the meaning given the term, including the roles and responsibilities assigned, in section 549 of title 40, United States Code . “(2) Coordination. Requirement .— The Administrator, in coordination with the Administrator of General Services, shall provide access to and manage the distribution of surplus property, and foreign excess property returned to a State for handling as surplus property, owned by the United States under chapter 7 of title 40, United States Code , to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (as verified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 8127 of title 38, United States Code ) pursuant to a memorandum of agreement between the Administrator, the Administrator of General Services, and the head 132 STAT. 5437 of the applicable state agency for surplus properties and in accordance with section 549 of title 40, United States Code .” . Approved January 3, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 2679 : SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–414 ( Comm. on Small Business and Entrepreneurship ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Dec. 6, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 20, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–418: To require disclosure by lobbyists of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering. Public Law 418 Public Law 115–418 132 Stat. 5440 2019-01-03 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5440 Public Law 115–418 115th Congress

An Act To require disclosure by lobbyists of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering. Jan. 3, 2019 [ S. 2896 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act of 2018. 2 USC 1601 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act of 2018 ” or the “ JACK Act ”. SEC. 2. DISCLOSURE OF CORRUPT MALPRACTICE BY LOBBYISTS. (a) Registration .— Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1603(b) ) is amended — (1) in paragraph (5), by striking “ and ” at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and ”; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: “(7) for any listed lobbyist who was convicted in a Federal or State court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering, the date of the conviction and a description of the offense.” . (b) Quarterly Reports .— Section 5(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1604(b) ) is amended — (1) in paragraph (4), by striking “ and ” at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and ”; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(6) for any listed lobbyist who was convicted in a Federal or State court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict 132 STAT. 5440 of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering, the date of the conviction and a description of the offense.” . Approved January 3, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 2896 : SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–317 ( Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Aug. 23, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 20, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–421: To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as the “Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic”. Public Law 421 Public Law 115–421 132 Stat. 5449 2019-01-03 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5449 Public Law 115–421 115th Congress

An Act To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as the “Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic”. Jan. 3, 2019 [ S. 3444 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF DOUGLAS FOURNET DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINIC IN LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. (a) Designation .— The community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lake Charles, Louisiana, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the “Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic” or the “Douglas Fournet VA Clinic”. (b) Reference .— Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the community-based outpatient clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to the Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic. Approved January 3, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3444 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Dec. 18, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 20, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–429: To authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska. Public Law 429 Public Law 115–429 132 Stat. 5519 2019-01-10 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5519 Public Law 115–429 115th Congress

An Act To authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska. Jan. 10, 2019 [ H.R. 4689 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EARLY REPAYMENT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS. (a) In General .— Notwithstanding section 213 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 ( 43 U.S.C. 390mm ), any landowner within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska (referred to in this section as the “District”) may repay, at any time, the construction costs of project facilities allocated to the landowner’s land within the District. (b) Applicability of Full-Cost Pricing Limitations .— On discharge, in full, of the obligation for repayment of all construction costs described in subsection (a) that are allocated to all land the landowner owns in the District in question, the parcels of land shall not be subject to the ownership and full-cost pricing limitations under Federal reclamation law (the Act of June 17, 1902, 32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093 ), and Acts supplemental to and amendatory of that Act ( 43 U.S.C. 371 et seq. ), including the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 ( 13 U.S.C. 390aa et seq. ). (c) Certification .— On request of a landowner that has repaid, in full, the construction costs described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall provide to the landowner a certificate described in section 213(b)(1) of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 ( 43 U.S.C. 390mm(b)(1) ). (d) Effect .— Nothing in this section— (1) modifies any contractual rights under, or amends or reopens, the reclamation contract between the District and the United States; or (2) modifies any rights, obligations, or relationships between the District and landowners in the District under Nebraska State law. Approved January 10, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4689 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–700 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Sept. 12, considered and passed House. Dec. 22, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–430: To designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness on the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes. Public Law 430 Public Law 115–430 132 Stat. 5520 2019-01-10 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 5520 Public Law 115–430 115th Congress

An Act To designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness on the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes. Jan. 10, 2019 [ H.R. 5636 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act. 16 USC 1132 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act ”. SEC. 2. ADDITIONS TO FLATSIDE WILDERNESS.   Section 3(d) of Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1984 ( Public Law 98–508 ; 98 Stat. 2349 ) is amended by inserting “ and certain land in the Ouachita National Forest, which comprise approximately 640 acres, as generally depicted as ‘Recommended Wilderness Area’ on the map titled ‘Flatside Wilderness, Recommended Wilderness Area’, dated September 6, 2018 ” after “ 1984 ”. SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS ADDITION.   The wilderness addition created under section 2 shall be known as the Bethune Woods-Flatside Wilderness. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to such portion of the Flatside Wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the Bethune Woods-Flatside Wilderness. Approved January 10, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 5636 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–989 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Nov. 13, considered and passed House. Dec. 22, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–431: To reauthorize the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, and for other purposes. Public Law 431 Public Law 115–431 132 Stat. 5521 2019-01-10 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

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An Act To reauthorize the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, and for other purposes. Jan. 10, 2019 [ H.R. 6602 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 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) Deadline. 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) Repeal. Conforming amendment .— Section 703(b) of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–338 ; 120 Stat. 1859 ) is repealed . Approved January 10, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 6602 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–1061 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Dec. 19, 20, considered and passed House. Dec. 22, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–432: To redesignate Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge as the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes. Public Law 432 Public Law 115–432 132 Stat. 5522 2019-01-10 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

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An Act To redesignate Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge as the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes. Jan. 10, 2019 [ S. 3456 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Florida. 16 USC 668dd note . REDESIGNATION OF THE HOBE SOUND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. (a) Redesignation .— The Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, located in the State of Florida, is redesignated as the “Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge”. (b) References .— Any reference in any statute, rule, regulation, Executive order, publication, map, paper, or other document of the United States to the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is deemed to refer to the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. Approved January 10, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3456 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 21, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–437: To amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to ensure that the Public Buildings Reform Board has adequate time to carry out the responsibilities of the Board, and for other purposes. Public Law 437 Public Law 115–437 132 Stat. 5563 2019-01-14 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

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An Act To amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to ensure that the Public Buildings Reform Board has adequate time to carry out the responsibilities of the Board, and for other purposes. Jan. 14, 2019 [ H.R. 7318 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FEDERAL ASSETS SALE. (a) In General .— Section 4(c)(2) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 ( 40 U.S.C. 1303 note ; Public Law 114–287 ) is amended — (1) by striking subparagraph (B); (2) by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through “ In selecting ” in subparagraph (A) in the matter preceding clause (i) and inserting the following: “(2) Appointments .— In selecting” ; and (3) by redesignating clauses (i) through (iv) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and indenting appropriately. (b) Termination .— Section 10 of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 ( 40 U.S.C. 1303 note ; Public Law 114–287 ) is amended by striking “ the date of enactment of this Act ” and inserting “ the date on which the Board members are appointed pursuant to section 4 ”. (c) Accounting System .— Section 12(e) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 ( 40 U.S.C. 1303 note ; Public Law 114–287 ) is amended in the first sentence by striking “ the date of enactment of this Act ” and inserting “ the date on which the Board members are appointed pursuant to section 4 ”. Approved January 14, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 7318 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Dec. 21, considered and passed House. Dec. 22, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2019): Jan. 14, Presidential statement.

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Public Law 115–438: To amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to provide flexibility with respect to the leaseback of certain Federal real property, and for other purposes. Public Law 438 Public Law 115–438 132 Stat. 5564 2019-01-14 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

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An Act To amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to provide flexibility with respect to the leaseback of certain Federal real property, and for other purposes. Jan. 14, 2019 [ H.R. 7319 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LEASEBACK RESTRICTION.   Section 12(b)(4) of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 ( 40 U.S.C. 1303 note ; Public Law 114–287 ) is amended — (1) Time period. by inserting “ for a period of greater than 3 years ” before the period at the end; (2) by striking “ None of the ” and inserting the following: “(A) In general .— None of the” ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(B) Requirements .— A leaseback under this paragraph— “(i) Expiration date. shall expire on or before the last day of the 3-year period beginning on the date of the sale of the respective property; “(ii) may not contain any options to extend or renew the leaseback; “(iii) may only be entered into once for purposes of temporarily housing the Federal agency in the property at the time of the sale; and “(iv) shall only be for the purpose of facilitating the sale of the respective property.” . Approved January 14, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 7319 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Dec. 21, considered and passed House. Dec. 22, considered and passed Senate.

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Private Law 115–1: To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John L. Canley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War while a member of the Marine Corps. Private Law 1 Private Law 115–1 2018-01-29 2018-01-29 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.15.31;Stage2.20250702 2025-09-29 115 private

?1 PRIVATE LAW 115–1—JAN. 29, 2018 Private Law 115–1 115th Congress

An Act To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John L. Canley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War while a member of the Marine Corps. Jan. 29, 2018 [ H.R. 4641 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO JOHN L. CANLEY FOR ACTS OF VALOR DURING THE VIETNAM WAR. (a) Waiver of Time Limitations .— Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 6248 of title 10, United States Code , or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 6241 of such title to John L. Canley for the acts of valor during the Vietnam War described in subsection (b). (b) Acts of Valor Described .— The acts of valor referred to in subsection (a) are the actions of then Gunnery Sergeant John L. Canley during combat operations from January 31, 1968, to February 6, 1968, during the Vietnam War as a member of the Marine Corps, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross. Approved January 29, 2018 .
115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend section 175b of title 18, United States Code, to correct a scrivener’s error.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2018 . 2. Prohibition on the possession of biological toxins and agents Section 175b of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking (a)(1) No restricted and all that follows through the end of paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (a) Offense (1) In general It shall be unlawful for a restricted person to— (A) ship, transport, or possess in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce any biological agent or toxin described in paragraph (2); or (B) receive any biological agent or toxin described in paragraph (2) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. (2) Agents and toxins covered A biological agent or toxin described in this paragraph is a biological agent or toxin that— (A) is listed as a non-overlap or overlap select biological agent or toxin under part 73 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, pursuant to section 351A of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262a ); and (B) is not excluded or exempted under part 73 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations. ; and (B) by striking (2) Whoever and inserting (3) Penalty .—Whoever and adjusting the margin accordingly; and (2) in subsection (d), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting Definitions .— before In this section: .

Passed the Senate December 18, 2018. Secretary
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 3, 2018 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Cornyn , and Ms. Klobuchar ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 175b of title 18, United States Code, to correct a scrivener’s error.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2018 . 2. Prohibition on the possession of biological toxins and agents Section 175b of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking (a)(1) No restricted and all that follows through the end of paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (a) Offense (1) In general It shall be unlawful for a restricted person to— (A) ship, transport, or possess in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce any biological agent or toxin described in paragraph (2); or (B) receive any biological agent or toxin described in paragraph (2) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. (2) Agents and toxins covered A biological agent or toxin described in this paragraph is a biological agent or toxin that— (A) is listed as a non-overlap or overlap select biological agent or toxin under part 73 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, pursuant to section 351A of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262a ); and (B) is not excluded or exempted under part 73 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations. ; and (B) by striking (2) Whoever and inserting (3) Penalty .—Whoever and adjusting the margin accordingly; and (2) in subsection (d), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting Definitions .— before In this section: .
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 4, 2018 Mr. Hatch introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit courts from considering acquitted conduct at sentencing, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Acquitted Conduct Reform Act of 2018 . 2. Use of information for sentencing (a) Amendment Section 3661 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting , except that a court of the United States shall not consider acquitted conduct under this section before the period at the end. (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply only to a judgment entered on or after the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Definitions Section 3673 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking As and inserting the following: (a) As ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) As used in this chapter, the term acquitted conduct means— (1) acts for which a person was criminally charged and adjudicated not guilty after trial in a Federal or State court; and (2) acts underlying criminal charges dismissed— (A) in a Federal court upon a motion for acquittal under rule 29 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; or (B) in a State court upon a motion for acquittal or an analogous motion under the applicable State rule of criminal procedure. .