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I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3386 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2019 Mr. Collins of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require hospitals and critical access hospitals to provide uninsured individuals with access to the lowest negotiated rate for items and services furnished to such individuals.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect the Uninsured Act of 2019 . 2. Requiring hospitals and critical access hospitals to provide uninsured individuals with access to the lowest negotiated rate for items and services furnished to such individuals Section 1128A of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320a–7a ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (t) (1) Any hospital or critical access hospital that, with respect to an item or service furnished by such hospital or critical access hospital to an uninsured individual (as defined in paragraph (2)) on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, holds such individual liable for an amount in excess of the lowest negotiated price (as defined in such paragraph) with respect to such item or service shall be subject to a civil monetary penalty in an amount equal to the difference between the amount such hospital or critical access hospital held such individual liable for with respect to such item or service and such lowest negotiated price. The provisions of subsections (c), (d), (g), and (h) shall apply to a civil monetary penalty under the preceding sentence in the same manner as such provisions apply to a penalty, assessment, or proceeding under subsection (a). (2) In this subsection: (A) The term lowest negotiated price means, with respect to a hospital or critical access hospital and an item or service, the lowest recognized amount such hospital or critical access hospital has negotiated with any health insurance issuer or group health plan (as such terms are defined in section 2791 of the Public Health Service Act) with which such hospital or critical access hospital contracts for such item or service. (B) The term uninsured individual means an individual who is not enrolled or otherwise covered under any health insurance coverage, group health plan, or Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B(f)), or under the health insurance program under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3387 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2019 Mr. Cunningham (for himself and Mr. Clyburn ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To create a pilot program for the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program at Lucy Garrett Beckham High School, and for other purposes.

1. Pilot program on the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program at Lucy Garrett Beckham High School, Charleston County, South Carolina (a) In general The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may carry out a pilot program to establish and maintain a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program unit in cooperation with Lucy Garrett Beckham High School, Charleston County, South Carolina. (b) Program requirements The pilot program carried out by the Secretary under this section shall provide to students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High School— (1) instruction in subject areas relating to operations of the Coast Guard; and (2) training in skills which are useful and appropriate for a career in the Coast Guard. (c) Provision of additional support In carrying out the pilot program under this section, the Secretary may provide to Lucy Garrett Beckham High School— (1) assistance in course development, instruction, and other support activities; and (2) necessary and appropriate course materials, equipment, and uniforms. (d) Employment of retired coast guard personnel (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may authorize the Lucy Garrett Beckham High School to employ, as administrators and instructors for the pilot program, retired Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve commissioned, warrant, and petty officers not on active duty who request that employment and who are approved by the Secretary and Lucy Garrett Beckham High School. (2) Authorized pay (A) In general Retired members employed under paragraph (1) are entitled to receive their retired or retainer pay and an additional amount of not more than the difference between— (i) the amount the individual would be paid as pay and allowance if the individual was considered to have been ordered to active duty during the period of employment; and (ii) the amount of retired pay the individual is entitled to receive during that period. (B) Payment to school The Secretary shall pay to Lucy Garrett Beckham High School an amount equal to one-half of the amount described in subparagraph (A), from funds appropriated for such purpose. (3) Employment not active-duty or inactive-duty training Notwithstanding any other provision of law, while employed under this subsection, an individual is not considered to be on active-duty or inactive-duty training.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3391 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2019 Mr. Huffman (for himself, Mr. Vargas , Ms. Norton , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Welch , Mr. Peters , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Thompson of California , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Sánchez , Ms. Omar , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Moulton , Ms. Speier , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Gallego , Ms. Gabbard , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Langevin , and Ms. Eshoo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for in-State tuition rates for refugees and asylees.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the To Offer Refugees College Help (TORCH) Act . 2. In-State tuition rates for refugees, asylees, and certain special immigrants (a) In general The Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by inserting after section 135 ( 20 U.S.C. 1015d ) the following: 135A. In-State tuition rates for refugees, asylees, and certain special immigrants (a) Requirement In the case of an alien described in subsection (b) whose domicile is in a State that receives assistance under this Act, such State shall not charge such alien tuition for attendance at a public institution of higher education in the State at a rate that is greater than the rate charged for residents of the State. (b) Aliens described An alien is described in this subsection if the alien was granted— (1) refugee status and admitted to the United States under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1157 ); (2) asylum under section 208 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158 ); or (3) special immigrant status under section 101(a)(27) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27) ) pursuant to— (A) section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( 8 U.S.C. 1157 note); (B) section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 note); or (C) section 602 of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 note). (c) Limitations The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply with respect to an alien only until the alien has established residency in the State, and only with respect to the first State in which the alien was first domiciled after being admitted into the United States as a refugee or special immigrant or being granted asylum. (d) Effective date This section shall take effect at each public institution of higher education in a State that receives assistance under this Act for the first period of enrollment at such institution that begins after July 1, 2019. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of contents for the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 135 the following: Sec. 135A. In-State tuition rates for refugees, asylees, and certain special immigrants. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3393 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2019 Mr. Lamborn (for himself, Mr. McClintock , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Rooney of Florida , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Babin , Mr. Norman , Mr. Wright , and Mr. Mooney of West Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit Federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after fiscal year 2021.

1. Prohibition on Federal funds for Corporation for Public Broadcasting after fiscal year 2021 (a) In general Section 396 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 396 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (m) Prohibition on Federal funds after fiscal year 2021 No Federal funds may be made available to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after fiscal year 2021. . (b) Corporation prohibited from accepting Federal funds Subsection (g) of such section is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting subject to paragraph (3)(C), before obtain ; and (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) accepting funds from the Federal Government after fiscal year 2021. . (c) Conforming amendment Subsection (k)(3)(A)(iv)(II) of such section is amended by inserting through fiscal year 2021 after amounts received .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3397 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2019 Mrs. Wagner (for herself, Mr. King of New York , Mr. Stivers , and Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code to increase the exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance and to allow individuals to carry forward dependent care flexible spending arrangement account balances.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child and Dependent Care Modernization Act of 2019 . 2. Increase in exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (a) In general Section 129(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking shall not exceed in subparagraph (A) and all that follows and inserting the following: shall not exceed— (i) $8,000 (half such dollar amount in the case of a separate return by a married individual) if there is 1 qualifying individual with respect to the taxpayer during such taxable year, or (ii) $16,000 (half such dollar amount in the case of such a separate return) if there are 2 or more qualifying individuals with respect to the taxpayer during such taxable year. , and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) Qualifying individual For purposes of this paragraph, the term qualifying individual has the meaning given to such term under section 21(b)(1). . (b) Inflation adjustment Section 129(a)(2) of such Code is amended by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D) and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) Inflation adjustment In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2020, the dollar amounts in subparagraph (A) shall each be increased by an amount equal to— (i) such dollar amount, multiplied by (ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2019 for calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. . (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. 3. Carryforward for dependent care flexible spending arrangement account balance (a) In general Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsections (k) and (l) as subsections (l) and (m), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (j) the following new subsection: (k) Carryforward For purposes of this title, a plan or other arrangement shall not fail to be treated as a cafeteria plan or flexible spending arrangement for a plan year merely because such arrangement provides that an amount not exceeding the amount with respect to such individual under section 129(a)(2) in effect for the succeeding plan year may be carried forward to the succeeding plan year. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.
IB 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3399 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 to include California in the program, and for other purposes.

1. Nutria eradication The Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 ( Public Law 108–16 ) is amended— (1) in section 2— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking Wetlands and tidal marshes of the Chesapeake Bay and in Louisiana and inserting Wetlands, tidal marshes, and agricultural lands ; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking in Maryland and Louisiana ; and (iii) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) Traditional harvest methods to control or eradicate nutria have failed. Consequently, marsh loss, loss of public and private wetlands, and loss of agricultural lands are accelerating. ; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking the State of Maryland and the State of Louisiana and inserting any State that has demonstrated the need ; and (2) in section 3— (A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Grant authority The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ), may provide financial assistance to a State, in an amount that is in proportion to the total impacted area of such State affected by nutria, that has demonstrated to the Secretary sufficient need for a program to implement measures to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland, public and private wetlands, and agricultural lands damaged by nutria. ; (B) by striking subsection (b); (C) in subsection (d)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking the program may and inserting a State program referred to in subsection (a) may ; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking the program may and inserting a State program referred to in subsection (a) may ; (D) in subsection (e), by inserting to a State after provided ; (E) in subsection (f), by striking $4,000,000 and all that follows and inserting $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. ; and (F) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (b) through (e).

Passed the House of Representatives February 26, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty H. R. 3399 AN ACT To amend the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 to include California in the program, and for other purposes.

1. Nutria eradication The Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 ( Public Law 108–16 ) is amended— (1) in section 2— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking Wetlands and tidal marshes of the Chesapeake Bay and in Louisiana and inserting Wetlands, tidal marshes, and agricultural lands ; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking in Maryland and Louisiana ; and (iii) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) Traditional harvest methods to control or eradicate nutria have failed. Consequently, marsh loss, loss of public and private wetlands, and loss of agricultural lands are accelerating. ; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking the State of Maryland and the State of Louisiana and inserting any State that has demonstrated the need ; and (2) in section 3— (A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Grant authority The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ), may provide financial assistance to a State, in an amount that is in proportion to the total impacted area of such State affected by nutria, that has demonstrated to the Secretary sufficient need for a program to implement measures to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland, public and private wetlands, and agricultural lands damaged by nutria. ; (B) by striking subsection (b); (C) in subsection (d)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking the program may and inserting a State program referred to in subsection (a) may ; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking the program may and inserting a State program referred to in subsection (a) may ; (D) in subsection (e), by inserting to a State after provided ; (E) in subsection (f), by striking $4,000,000 and all that follows and inserting $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. ; and (F) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (b) through (e).

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3399 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Mr. Harder of California (for himself, Mr. Costa , Mr. Cox of California , and Mr. Garamendi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 to include California in the program, and for other purposes.

1. Nutria eradication in California The Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 ( Public Law 108–16 ) is amended— (1) in section 2— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) in paragraph (2), by striking Maryland and Louisiana and inserting Maryland, Louisiana, and California ; and (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking Louisiana. Consequently, marsh loss is accelerating. and inserting Louisiana and California. Consequently, marsh loss, loss of public and private wetlands, and loss of agricultural lands are accelerating. ; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking the State of Maryland and the State of Louisiana and inserting Maryland, Louisiana, and California ; and (2) in section 3— (A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Grant authority The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ), subject to the availability of appropriations, may provide financial assistance to Maryland, Louisiana, and California for a program to implement measures to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland, public and private wetlands, and agricultural lands damaged by nutria. ; (B) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) Goals The goals of the program shall be to— (1) eradicate nutria in Maryland and California; (2) eradicate or control nutria in Louisiana; and (3) restore marshland, public and private wetlands, and agricultural lands damaged by nutria. ; and (C) in subsection (f), by striking State of Maryland and all that follows and inserting Maryland program, $2,000,000 for the Louisiana program, and $7,000,000 for the California program for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2025.
IIB 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3399 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 27, 2020 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works AN ACT To amend the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 to include California in the program, and for other purposes.

1. Nutria eradication The Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 ( Public Law 108–16 ) is amended— (1) in section 2— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking Wetlands and tidal marshes of the Chesapeake Bay and in Louisiana and inserting Wetlands, tidal marshes, and agricultural lands ; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking in Maryland and Louisiana ; and (iii) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) Traditional harvest methods to control or eradicate nutria have failed. Consequently, marsh loss, loss of public and private wetlands, and loss of agricultural lands are accelerating. ; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking the State of Maryland and the State of Louisiana and inserting any State that has demonstrated the need ; and (2) in section 3— (A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Grant authority The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ), may provide financial assistance to a State, in an amount that is in proportion to the total impacted area of such State affected by nutria, that has demonstrated to the Secretary sufficient need for a program to implement measures to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland, public and private wetlands, and agricultural lands damaged by nutria. ; (B) by striking subsection (b); (C) in subsection (d)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking the program may and inserting a State program referred to in subsection (a) may ; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking the program may and inserting a State program referred to in subsection (a) may ; (D) in subsection (e), by inserting to a State after provided ; (E) in subsection (f), by striking $4,000,000 and all that follows and inserting $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. ; and (F) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (b) through (e).

Passed the House of Representatives February 26, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 327 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3399 [Report No. 116–405] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Mr. Harder of California (for himself, Mr. Costa , Mr. Cox of California , and Mr. Garamendi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources February 25, 2020 Additional sponsors: Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , and Mr. Bera February 25, 2020 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 June 21, 2019 A BILL To amend the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 to include California in the program, and for other purposes.

1. Nutria eradication The Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 ( Public Law 108–16 ) is amended— (1) in section 2— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking Wetlands and tidal marshes of the Chesapeake Bay and in Louisiana and inserting Wetlands, tidal marshes, and agricultural lands ; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking in Maryland and Louisiana ; and (iii) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) Traditional harvest methods to control or eradicate nutria have failed. Consequently, marsh loss, loss of public and private wetlands, and loss of agricultural lands are accelerating. ; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking the State of Maryland and the State of Louisiana and inserting any State that has demonstrated the need ; and (2) in section 3— (A) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Grant authority The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ), may provide financial assistance to a State, in an amount that is in proportion to the total impacted area of such State affected by nutria, that has demonstrated to the Secretary sufficient need for a program to implement measures to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland, public and private wetlands, and agricultural lands damaged by nutria. ; (B) by striking subsection (b); (C) in subsection (d)— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking the program may and inserting a State program referred to in subsection (a) may ; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking the program may and inserting a State program referred to in subsection (a) may ; (D) in subsection (e), by inserting to a State after provided ; (E) in subsection (f), by striking $4,000,000 and all that follows and inserting $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. ; and (F) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (b) through (e).

February 25, 2020 Reported with an amendment; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3402 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Mr. Amash (for himself, Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Massie , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Davidson of Ohio , Mr. McClintock , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Norman , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Norton , and Mr. Huffman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 2 of title 1, United States Code, to establish the style for amending laws.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Readable Legislation Act of 2019 . 2. Amending laws (a) In general Chapter 2 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 115. Amending laws No section of an Act shall be revised or amended by mere reference to it. Every bill or joint resolution which amends an existing section of any Act shall set forth the entire section, showing the omissions and insertions proposed by appropriate typographical devices. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 2 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to section 114 the following new item: 115. Amending laws. . 3. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by it shall take effect on January 1, 2020.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3404 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Ms. Wexton (for herself, Mr. Beyer , Mr. Connolly , Ms. Norton , Mr. Neguse , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Cicilline , and Mr. Cisneros ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the National Firearms Act to require that local chief law enforcement officers be notified of, and provided a 90-day period to deny, firearm transfers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Law Enforcement for Safer Firearm Transfers Act of 2019 . 2. Notification of local chief law enforcement officer in case of firearm transfer (a) In general Section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ; and (6) and inserting (6) the Secretary has notified the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction in which the transferee primarily resides that such application is pending, and such officer either (A) certifies that there is no objection to the transfer, or (B) does not, before the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of such notification, certify to the Secretary that (i) the transferee poses a danger to the transferee or others, or (ii) there is a reasonable likelihood the transferee will use the firearm for unlawful purposes; and (7) . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to applications filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
IB Union Calendar No. 178 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3405 [Report No. 116–225] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Mr. Grijalva (for himself and Mr. Lowenthal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources October 4, 2019 Additional sponsor: Mr. Ted Lieu of California October 4, 2019 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 June 21, 2019 A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to revise the Final List of Critical Minerals, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Uranium Classification Act of 2019 . 2. Revision of final rule regarding critical minerals (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall revise the Final List of Critical Minerals, and any related regulations, to remove uranium from such list. (b) Restriction The Secretary of the Interior may not add uranium to the Final List of Critical Minerals. (c) Final List of Critical Minerals The term Final List of Critical Minerals means the Final List of Critical Minerals issued pursuant to Executive Order 13817 (82 Fed. Reg. 60835, relating to a Federal strategy to ensure secure and reliable supplies of critical minerals).

October 4, 2019 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3408 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Mr. Arrington (for himself and Mr. Olson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plan sponsors to include real-time benefit information as part of such sponsor’s electronic prescription program under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shop Rx Act of 2019 . 2. Requiring prescription drug plan sponsors to include real-time benefit information as part of such sponsor’s electronic prescription program under the Medicare program Section 1860D–4(e)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104(e)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking To the extent and inserting Except as provided in subparagraph (F), to the extent ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) Real-time benefit information (i) In general Not later than January 1, 2021, the program shall provide for the real-time electronic transmission to prescribing health care professionals, using technology capable of integrating with such professionals’ electronic prescribing and electronic health record systems, of individual-specific formulary and benefit information under a prescription drug plan with respect to an individual enrolled in such plan. Such information shall include, with respect to the prescribing of a covered part D drug to such individual, the following: (I) A description of any clinically appropriate alternatives to such drug included in the formulary of such plan. (II) Information relating to applicable cost-sharing requirements for such drug and such alternatives, including a description of any variance in such requirements based on the pharmacy dispensing such drug or such alternatives. (III) Information relating to any prior authorization or other utilization management requirements applicable to such drug and such alternatives within the formulary of such plan. (ii) Special rule for 2021 The program shall be deemed to be in compliance with clause (i) for 2021 if the program complies with the provisions of section 423.160(b)(7) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), for such year. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3410 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Mr. King of Iowa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act to account for small refinery exemptions, and for other purposes.

1. Accounting for small refinery exemptions from renewable fuel requirements Section 211(o)(9) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(9) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (E) Accounting for full volume of exemptions For calendar year 2019 and each subsequent calendar year, in applying the provisions of this subsection, including paragraph (3)(C)(ii), the Administrator shall ensure that exemptions granted to small refineries under this paragraph do not result in any reduction to the national quantity of renewable fuel required under paragraph (2). .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3411 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Mr. King of Iowa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act to account for small refinery exemptions in past calendar years, and for other purposes.

1. Accounting for small refinery exemptions from renewable fuel requirements in past calendar years Section 211(o)(9) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(9) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (E) Accounting for full volume of exemptions for 2006 through 2018 (i) Study of previous years Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Administrator shall— (I) complete a study to determine, for each of calendar years 2006 through 2018, the overall reduction in the national quantity of renewable fuel that was sold or introduced in interstate commerce as a result of exemptions granted to small refineries under this paragraph; and (II) submit a report to the Congress containing the results of such study. (ii) Reallocating shortfalls to future years The Administrator shall increase the applicable volume of renewable fuel required under paragraph (2) by adding the reductions found, pursuant to clause (i), to have occurred across calendar years 2006 through 2018, to the applicable volume required under paragraph (2) for future calendar years, beginning with calendar year 2019. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3415 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Ms. Slotkin (for herself and Mr. Arrington ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plan sponsors to include real-time benefit information as part of such sponsor’s electronic prescription program under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Real-Time Beneficiary Drug Cost Bill . 2. Requiring prescription drug plan sponsors to include real-time benefit information as part of such sponsor’s electronic prescription program under the Medicare program Section 1860D–4(e)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104(e)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking To the extent and inserting Except as provided in subparagraph (F), to the extent ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) Real-time benefit information (i) In general Not later than January 1, 2021, the program shall provide for the real-time electronic transmission to prescribing health care professionals, using technology capable of integrating with such professionals’ electronic prescribing and electronic health record systems, of individual-specific formulary and benefit information under a prescription drug plan with respect to an individual enrolled in such plan. Such information shall include, with respect to the prescribing of a covered part D drug to such individual, the following: (I) A description of any clinically appropriate alternatives to such drug included in the formulary of such plan. (II) Information relating to applicable cost-sharing requirements for such drug and such alternatives, including a description of any variance in such requirements based on the pharmacy dispensing such drug or such alternatives. (III) Information relating to any prior authorization or other utilization management requirements applicable to such drug and such alternatives within the formulary of such plan. (ii) Special rule for 2021 The program shall be deemed to be in compliance with clause (i) for 2021 if the program complies with the provisions of section 423.160(b)(7) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), for such year. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3418 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Ms. Judy Chu of California (for herself, Mr. DeFazio , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Soto , Mr. Peters , Mr. Vargas , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Grijalva , Mrs. Lawrence , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Swalwell of California , Ms. Moore , Mr. Kilmer , Ms. Titus , Ms. Sánchez , and Ms. Lee of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act or the POST GRAD Act . 2. Reinstatement of authority to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students Section 455(a)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(a)(3) ) is amended— (1) in the paragraph heading, by inserting Temporary before Termination ; and (2) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting , and ending on or before June 30, 2019 after 2012 . 3. Inapplicability of rulemaking requirements Sections 482(c) and 492 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1089(c) ; 1098a) shall not apply to the regulations under this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3421 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Mr. Gomez (for himself, Mrs. Dingell , and Mr. Buchanan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide for a 3-year extension of funding outreach and assistance for low-income programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Choices for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019 . 2. Extension of funding outreach and assistance for low-income programs (a) Additional funding for State health insurance programs Subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 119 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 ( 42 U.S.C. 1395b–3 note), as amended by section 3306 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ), section 610 of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–240 ), section 1110 of the Pathway for SGR Reform Act of 2013 ( Public Law 113–67 ), section 110 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–93 ), section 208 of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 ( Public Law 114–10 ), and section 50207 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–123 ), is amended— (1) in clause (vii), by striking and at the end; (2) in clause (viii), by striking and at the end; (3) in clause (ix), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (4) by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause: (x) for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2022, of $15,000,000. . (b) Additional funding for area agencies on aging Subsection (b)(1)(B) of such section 119, as so amended, is amended— (1) in clause (vii), by striking and at the end; (2) in clause (viii), by striking and at the end; (3) in clause (ix), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (4) by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause: (x) for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2022, of $15,000,000. . (c) Additional funding for aging and disability resource centers Subsection (c)(1)(B) of such section 119, as so amended, is amended— (1) in clause (vii), by striking and at the end; (2) in clause (viii), by striking and at the end; (3) in clause (ix), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (4) by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause: (x) for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2022, of $5,000,000. . (d) Additional funding for contract with the national center for benefits and outreach enrollment Subsection (d)(2) of such section 119, as so amended, is amended— (1) in clause (vii), by striking and at the end; (2) in clause (viii), by striking and at the end; (3) in clause (ix), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (4) by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause: (x) for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2022, of $15,000,000. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3426 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Mr. King of Iowa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to condition airport improvement program grants on certain assurances from airport owners and operators regarding television equipment in airport terminals.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Television Freedom at Our Nation’s Airports Act of 2019 . 2. AIP assurances regarding television equipment in airport terminals Section 47107 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (20), by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (21), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (22) the owner or operator will ensure that— (A) television equipment in the airport’s terminals is not owned exclusively by a broadcast television network or cable television news network; and (B) the content displayed on such television equipment is not controlled under an agreement between the owner or operator and a broadcast television network or cable television news network. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (x) Definitions In this section: (1) Broadcast television network The term broadcast television network means a television network in the United States which offers an interconnected program service on a regular basis for 15 or more hours per week to at least 25 affiliated broadcast stations in 10 or more States. (2) Cable television news network The term cable television news network means a television news network in the United States that transmits video programming to consumers on a regular basis via cable systems, fiber optic cable systems, satellite television systems, or other non-broadcast television systems. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3427 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Mr. Rooney of Florida (for himself, Mr. Stewart , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Gooden , Mr. Budd , Mr. Hice of Georgia , and Mr. Roy ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To repeal the renewable fuel program of the Environmental Protection Agency.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating the RFS and Its Destructive Outcomes Act . 2. Repeal of renewable fuel program (a) Repeal Section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(o) ) is repealed. (b) Conforming amendments (1) Clean Air Act Section 211(d) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545(d) ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking (n), or (o) each place it appears and inserting or (n) ; and (ii) by striking (m), or (o) and inserting or (m) ; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking (n), and (o) each place it appears and inserting and (n) . (2) Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Section 107(a)(1)(B) of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2807(a)(1)(B) ) is amended by inserting , as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Eliminating the RFS and Its Destructive Outcomes Act after (40 CFR, part 80) .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3428 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2019 Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Sablan , Mrs. Radewagen , and Mr. San Nicolas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to give small business contracting credit for certain small businesses located in United States territories, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Contracting Credit Equality Act of 2019 . 2. Small business contracting credit for certain small businesses located in United States territories Section 15(x) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(x) ) is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting and covered territory businesses after Puerto Rico businesses ; (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting or a covered territory business after Puerto Rico business ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Covered territory business defined In this subsection, the term covered territory business means a small business concern that has its principal office located in one of the following: (A) The United States Virgin Islands. (B) American Samoa. (C) Guam. (D) The Northern Mariana Islands. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3430 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Ms. Judy Chu of California (for herself and Mr. Schweikert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend funding for quality measure endorsement, input, and selection under the Medicare program.

1. Extension of funding for quality measure endorsement, input, and selection under Medicare program (a) In general Section 1890(d)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395aaa(d)(2) ) is amended— (1) by striking and $7,500,000 and inserting $7,500,000 ; and (2) by striking and 2019. and inserting and 2019, and $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2022. . (b) Input for removal of measures Section 1890(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395aaa(b) ) is amended by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) Removal of Measures The entity may provide input to the Secretary on quality and efficiency measures described in paragraph (7)(B) that could be considered for removal. . (c) Prioritization of measure endorsement Section 1890(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395aaa(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (9) Prioritization of measure endorsement The Secretary— (A) during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this paragraph and ending on December 31, 2023, shall prioritize the endorsement of measures relating to maternal morbidity and mortality by the entity with a contract under subsection (a) in connection with endorsement of measures described in paragraph (2); (B) on and after January 1, 2024, may prioritize the endorsement of such measures by such entity. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3431 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2019 Mrs. Axne (for herself and Mr. Smith of Nebraska ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2021.

1. Extension of enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2021 Section 1 of Public Law 113–198 , as amended by section 1 of Public Law 114–112 , section 16004 of Public Law 114–255 , and section 51007 of Public Law 115–123 , is amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking 2017 and inserting 2021 ; and (2) by striking and 2017 and inserting , 2017, 2020, and 2021 .