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I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 585 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Ms. Clarke of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas sources, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bringing Reductions to Energy’s Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act . 2. Repeal of exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas sources Section 112(n) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(n) ) is amended by striking paragraph (4). 3. Hydrogen sulfide as a hazardous air pollutant The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall— (1) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue a final rule adding hydrogen sulfide to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(b) ); and (2) not later than 365 days after a final rule under paragraph (1) is issued, revise the list under section 112(c) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(c) ) to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of hydrogen sulfide, including oil and gas wells.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 589 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Barr introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply current income tax bracket breakpoints to capital gains brackets.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Middle Class Savings Act . 2. Application of current income tax bracket breakpoints to capital gains brackets (a) In general Section 1(j)(5)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking $77,200 in clause (i)(I) and inserting $77,400 , (2) by striking $51,700 in clause (i)(II) and inserting $51,800 , (3) by striking $479,000 in clause (ii)(I) and inserting $600,000 , (4) by striking $452,400 in clause (ii)(II) and inserting $500,000 , and (5) by striking $425,800 in clause (ii)(III) and inserting $500,000 . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 591 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Brown of Maryland (for himself, Mr. Cicilline , and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the research credit with respect to amounts paid or incurred for qualified research occurring in the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century Investment Act of 2019 . 2. Increase in research credit for contracted research with United States businesses (a) In general Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) Special rule for contracted research with United States manufacturing business (1) In general If the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting 25 percent for 20 percent with respect to qualified United States research expenses. (2) Qualified United States research expenses For purposes of this subsection, the term qualified United States research expenses means any amount paid or incurred by the taxpayer to any person (other than an employee of the taxpayer) for qualified research, substantially all of which occurs in the United States. (3) Separate application of section In the case of any election of the application of this subsection, this section shall be applied separately with respect to qualified United States research expenses. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 592 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Ms. Brownley of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays the misused benefits of veterans with fiduciaries, to establish an appeals process for determinations by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of veterans’ mental capacity, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Veterans from Financial Fraud Act of 2019 . 2. Repayment of misused benefits (a) In general Section 6107(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking In any case in which a fiduciary described in paragraph (2) and inserting In any case not covered by subsection (a) in which a fiduciary ; (2) by striking paragraph (2); and (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to the misuse of benefits by a fiduciary occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Appeals for determinations of mental capacity Section 5501A of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking The Secretary and inserting (a) In general .—The Secretary ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (b) Appeals A determination under subsection (a) may be appealed in accordance with chapters 71 and 72 of this title. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 595 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Collins of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To prohibit certain business concerns from receiving assistance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Denying Chinese Investors Access to U.S. Small Business Aid Act . 2. Prohibition on affiliation with the People's Republic of China (a) In general Section 3(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (10) Prohibition on affiliation with the People's Republic of China For purposes of this Act, a small business concern may not— (A) be headquartered in the People's Republic of China; or (B) have more than 25 percent of the voting stock of the small business concern owned by affiliates that are citizens of the People's Republic of China. . (b) Regulations and guidance The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall amend the regulations and guidance of the Administration, including sections 120.100, 120.110, and 121.105 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, to carry out the amendment made by this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 596 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act . 2. Prohibition against United States recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States not to recognize the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. (b) Prohibition In accordance with subsection (a), no Federal department or agency may take any action or extend any assistance that implies recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. (c) Waiver The President may waive the prohibition in subsection (b) on a case-by-case basis if the President determines that it is vital to the national security interests of the United States to do so.

Passed the House of Representatives March 12, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 596 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Connolly (for himself and Mr. Chabot ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit United States Government recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act . 2. Prohibition against United States recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States not to recognize the de jure or de facto sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. (b) Prohibition In accordance with subsection (a), no Federal department or agency may take any action or extend any assistance that recognizes or implies recognition of the de jure or de facto sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. (c) Waiver The President may waive subsection (a) or (b) if the President determines that it is vital to the national security interests of the United States to do so.
IIB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 596 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 13, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations AN ACT To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act . 2. Prohibition against United States recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States not to recognize the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. (b) Prohibition In accordance with subsection (a), no Federal department or agency may take any action or extend any assistance that implies recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. (c) Waiver The President may waive the prohibition in subsection (b) on a case-by-case basis if the President determines that it is vital to the national security interests of the United States to do so.

Passed the House of Representatives March 12, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 597 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Connolly (for himself and Mr. McKinley ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To extend the right of appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board to certain employees of the United States Postal Service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Postal Employee Appeal Rights Amendments Act . 2. Right of appeal to Merit Systems Protection Board Section 1005(a)(4)(A)(ii)(I) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (I) is an officer or employee of the Postal Service who— (aa) is not represented by a bargaining representative recognized under section 1203; and (bb) is in a supervisory, professional, technical, clerical, administrative, or managerial position covered by the Executive and Administrative Schedule; and .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 604 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Griffith introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform A BILL To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia, and for other purposes.

1. ZIP code for Fairlawn, Virginia (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Commonwealth of Virginia is the only State in the United States where all cities are independent from their surrounding counties; (2) these independent cities are not politically a part of the surrounding counties, even if they are located within their borders; (3) in Virginia these independent cities are subject to separate revenue collection and distribution practices related to roads, resources, and sales tax than neighboring counties; (4) the sales tax collected from electronic commerce from the unincorporated community of Fairlawn, Virginia, located in Pulaski County, is often misallocated to the independent city of Radford, Virginia, because they share the same ZIP codes; and (5) Fairlawn, Virginia, should be eligible to obtain a separate and unique ZIP code from the neighboring independent city of Radford, Virginia, for tax purposes. (b) ZIP code designation Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP Code applicable to Fairlawn, Virginia.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 606 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Hice of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Meadows , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Lamborn ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Firearm Testing Act . 2. Video recording of examination and testing of firearms and ammunition by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Section 1111 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 531 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Additional responsibilities regarding examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (1) Video recording required The Bureau shall make a video recording of the entire process of the examination and testing by the Bureau of an item for the purpose of determining, pursuant to section 921(a)(3), 922(o), 922(p), or subsection (a)(3), (a)(4), (d), or (e) of section 925 of title 18, United States Code, or section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, whether the item is a firearm and if so, the type of firearm, or of determining pursuant to section 921(a)(17) of title 18, United States Code, whether the item is ammunition, and shall not edit or erase any recording made pursuant to this paragraph. (2) Availability (A) To owners On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. (B) To defendants The Bureau shall make available to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1) a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. (3) Admissibility as evidence An item which the Bureau has determined is a firearm or a type of firearm or ammunition pursuant to any provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless— (A) the Bureau has complied with paragraph (2) with respect to the item; or (B) such compliance has been waived, in writing, by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 607 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Ruppersberger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require the Attorney General and the Secretary of Education to conduct a survey of all public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Resource Officer Assessment Act of 2019 . 2. Survey of public schools Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General and the Secretary of Education shall jointly conduct and submit to Congress, a survey of the assignment of school resource officers at public elementary schools and secondary schools, which shall include, with respect to each such school that chose to respond to such survey, a determination of whether— (1) on or after January 1, 2019, such a school has been assigned a school resource officer; and (2) in the case of a school that has been assigned such an officer— (A) the number of such assignments; and (B) whether each such assignment is on a full-time or part-time basis. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) ESEA terms The terms elementary school and secondary school have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (2) School resource officer The term school resource officer has the meaning given the term in section 1709(4) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10389(4) ).
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 608 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Ruppersberger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Attorney General and the Secretary of Education to develop and implement best practices for occupation-specific education for school resource officers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Watch and Tactics Act of 2019 . 2. Development and implementation of best practices (a) In general The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall— (1) for the purpose of developing best practices for occupation-specific education for school resource officers, consult with— (A) State educational agencies and local educational agencies; (B) State and local law enforcement agencies; (C) school resource officers; (D) principals and other school leaders; (E) school safety experts, including individuals with expertise in tactical responses to security concerns; and (F) any other stakeholders determined to be relevant by the Attorney General; (2) not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and based on the consultation carried out under paragraph (1), develop and disseminate best practices for any occupation-specific education for school resource officers, including education in tactical responses to active shooter incidents and other security concerns; and (3) publish the best practices developed under paragraph (2) on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Justice. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) School resource officer The term school resource officer has the meaning given the term in section 1709(4) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10389(4) ). (2) ESEA Terms The terms local educational agency , school leader , and State educational agency have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). 3. Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall submit to Congress a report that includes the best practices developed under section 2.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 610 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Hunter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require notarized acknowledgment by the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who is eligible for insurance under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Program before the member may elect not to be insured under such Program, to be insured under the Program for an amount less than the maximum amount, or to designate a beneficiary other than the member's spouse or child.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fulfilling Obligations to Families of the Fallen Act . 2. Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance spouse notification requirement Section 1967(f) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) An election described in paragraph (1) or (2) and a designation described in paragraph (3) shall only go into effect after the member and the member’s spouse submit to the Secretary an acknowledgment of the election or designation in a form that is notarized and in writing. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 612 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Johnson of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Wilderness Act to authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct certain activities to secure the international land borders of the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act . 2. U.S. Customs and Border Protection access to wilderness areas Section 4(d) of the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1133 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) U.S. Customs and Border Protection access (A) Permissible activities Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection may conduct the following activities within a wilderness area for the purpose of securing the international land borders of the United States: (i) Access structures, installations, and roads. (ii) Execute search and rescue operations. (iii) Use motor vehicles, motorboats, and motorized equipment. (iv) Conduct patrols on foot and on horseback. (v) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation relating specifically to use of aircraft in a wilderness area or in the airspace above a wilderness area, use aircraft, including approach, landing, and takeoff. (vi) Deploy tactical infrastructure and technology. (vii) Construct and maintain roads and physical barriers. (B) Protection of wilderness character Any activity conducted by the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection under subparagraph (A) shall be carried out in a manner that, to the greatest extent possible, protects the wilderness character of the area. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 613 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Kelly of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Gianforte , and Ms. McCollum ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to remove the prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who are eligible to enroll in a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TRICARE Reserve Select Improvement Act . 2. Modification of eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of certain members of the Selected Reserve (a) In general Section 1076d(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a member and inserting A member ; and (2) by striking paragraph (2). (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the costs of carrying out the amendments made by this section, if any, will be offset.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 614 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Ted Lieu of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To prohibit the sale of shark parts, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019 . 2. Prohibition on sale of shark parts (a) Prohibition Except as provided in section 3, no person shall possess, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any shark part or product containing any shark part. (b) Penalty For purposes of section 308(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1858(a) ), a violation of this section shall be treated as an act prohibited by section 307 of that Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1857 ). 3. Exemption for traditional fisheries, education, and science Section 2 shall not apply with respect to possession of a shark part that was taken lawfully under a State, territorial, or Federal license or permit to take or land sharks, if the shark part is separated from the shark in a manner consistent with the license or permit and is— (1) destroyed or discarded; (2) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with State or territorial law; or (3) used solely for display or research purposes by a museum, college, or university, or other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct noncommercial scientific research. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Shark The term shark means any species of the orders Pristiophoriformes, Squa­tin­i­formes, Squaliformes, Hexanchiformes, Lam­ni­formes, Carchariniformes, Orectolobiformes, and Heterodontiformes. (2) shark part The term shark part means any shark or raw, dried, or otherwise processed detached part of a shark. 5. State authority Nothing in this Act affects any right of a State or territory of the United States to adopt or enforce any regulation or standard that is more stringent than a regulation or standard in effect under this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 615 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide women and girls safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2019 . 2. Secure access to sanitation facilities for women and girls Section 501 of the Foreign Relations Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 ( 22 U.S.C. 2601 note) is amended in subsection (a)— (1) by striking and at the end of paragraph (10); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (11) and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (12) the provision of safe and secure access to sanitation facilities, with a special emphasis on women and girls, and vulnerable populations. .

Passed the House of Representatives May 20, 2019. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 615 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. Engel , Ms. Moore , Ms. Norton , Mr. Keating , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Espaillat , Mrs. Dingell , Ms. Haaland , Ms. Omar , Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Bass , Mr. Meeks , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Lowenthal , Mrs. Torres of California , Mr. Payne , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Hill of California , Mr. Cohen , and Mr. Deutch ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To provide women and girls safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2019 . 2. Secure access to sanitation facilities for women and girls Section 501 of the Foreign Relations Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 ( 22 U.S.C. 2601 note) is amended in subsection (a)— (1) by striking and at the end of paragraph (10); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (11) and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (12) the provision of safe and secure access to sanitation facilities, with a special emphasis on women and girls, and vulnerable populations. .
IIB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 615 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 21, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations AN ACT To provide women and girls safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2019 . 2. Secure access to sanitation facilities for women and girls Section 501 of the Foreign Relations Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 ( 22 U.S.C. 2601 note) is amended in subsection (a)— (1) by striking and at the end of paragraph (10); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (11) and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (12) the provision of safe and secure access to sanitation facilities, with a special emphasis on women and girls, and vulnerable populations. .

Passed the House of Representatives May 20, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 619 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Schneider (for himself, Mr. Marchant , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , and Mr. Smith of Missouri ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption from gross income for civil damages as recompense for trafficking in persons.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act . 2. Exempting from Federal income taxation civil damages awarded under section 1595 of title 18, United States Code (a) In general Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before section 140 the following new section: 139H. Certain amount received as civil damages as recompense for trafficking in persons (a) Exclusion from gross income Gross income shall not include any civil damages, restitution, or other monetary award (including compensatory or statutory damages and restitution imposed in a criminal matter) awarded in an action under section 1595 of title 18, United States Code. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before the item relating to section 140 the following new item: Sec. 139H. Certain amount received as civil damages as recompense for trafficking in persons. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 620 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Serrano introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for retroactive calculation since the start of combat operations in Afghanistan of days of certain active duty or active service performed as a member of the Ready Reserve to reduce the eligibility age for receipt of retired pay for non-regular service.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act . 2. Retroactive calculation since start of combat operations in Afghanistan of days of certain active duty or active service to reduce eligibility age for retirement for non-regular service (a) In general Section 12731(f)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking January 28, 2008 both places it appears and inserting October 7, 2001 . (b) Retroactive application Section 12731(f) of title 10, United States Code, relating to age and service requirements for receipt of retired pay for non-regular service, shall be deemed to have been enacted on October 7, 2001, for purposes of applying the amendment made by subsection (a).
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 621 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Smith of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Meadows , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Estes , and Mr. King of Iowa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Empowerment Act . 2. 529 account funding for homeschool and additional elementary and secondary expenses (a) In general Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition Any reference in this section to the term qualified higher education expense shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: (A) Tuition. (B) Curriculum and curricular materials. (C) Books or other instructional materials. (D) Online educational materials. (E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and— (i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, (ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or (iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. (F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm-referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. (G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. (H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 623 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Vargas (for himself, Mr. Soto , Mr. Espaillat , Mrs. Torres of California , Mr. García of Illinois , and Mrs. Napolitano ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To deem an alien who has been issued an employment authorization document under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program to be a person who owes allegiance to the United States for purposes of employment by an office of a Member of the House of Representatives.

1. Clarification for purposes of employment by a House Member (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of being hired and employed by an office of a Member of the House of Representatives, and being paid compensation by the House of Representatives, an alien who has a valid employment authorization document issued to the alien under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program of the Secretary of Homeland Security, established pursuant to the memorandum from the Secretary of Homeland Security entitled Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to Individuals Who Came to the United States as Children , dated June 15, 2012, shall be deemed to be a person who owes allegiance to the United States. (b) Effective date This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 624 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of Rule 10b5–1 trading plans, and for other purposes.

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

Passed the House of Representatives January 28, 2019. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 624 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Ms. Waters (for herself and Mr. McHenry ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of Rule 10b5–1 trading plans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders Act . 2. SEC study (a) Study (1) In general The Securities and Exchange Commission shall carry out a study of whether Rule 10b5–1 (17 C.F.R. 240.10b5–1) should be amended to— (A) limit the ability of issuers and issuer insiders to adopt a plan described under paragraph (c)(1)(i)(A)(3) of Rule 10b5–1 ( trading plan ) to a time when the issuer or issuer insider is permitted to buy or sell securities during issuer-adopted trading windows; (B) limit the ability of issuers and issuer insiders to adopt multiple trading plans; (C) establish a mandatory delay between the adoption of a trading plan and the execution of the first trade pursuant to such a plan and, if so and depending on the Commission’s findings with respect to subparagraph (A)— (i) whether any such delay should be the same for trading plans adopted during an issuer-adopted trading window as opposed to outside of such a window; and (ii) whether any exceptions to such a delay are appropriate; (D) limit the frequency that issuers and issuer insiders may modify or cancel trading plans; (E) require issuers and issuer insiders to file with the Commission trading plan adoptions, amendments, terminations and transactions; or (F) require boards of issuers that have adopted a trading plan to— (i) adopt policies covering trading plan practices; (ii) periodically monitor trading plan transactions; and (iii) ensure that issuer policies discuss trading plan use in the context of guidelines or requirements on equity hedging, holding, and ownership. (2) Additional considerations In carrying out the study required under paragraph (1), the Commission shall consider— (A) how any such amendments may clarify and enhance existing prohibitions against insider trading; (B) the impact any such amendments may have on the ability of issuers to attract persons to become an issuer insider; (C) the impact any such amendments may have on capital formation; (D) the impact any such amendments may have on an issuer’s willingness to operate as a public company; and (E) any other consideration that the Commission considers necessary and appropriate for the protection of investors. (b) Report Not later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under section (a). (c) Rulemaking After the completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Commission shall, subject to public notice and comment, revise Rule 10b5–1 consistent with the results of such study.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 625 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Wittman 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 expand eligibility for participation in the Federal Pell Grant program to certain trade schools.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Professional Pell Education Learning Act or the PROPEL Act . 2. Federal Pell Grants (a) Clarification of eligible institutions Section 401(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, for purposes of this section, the terms eligible institution , institution of higher education , eligible program , and institution include a program of education that— (A) consists of vocational or technical training, flight training, or apprenticeship or other on-job training; (B) an individual may pursue using educational assistance pursuant to section 3313(g) of title 38, United States Code; (C) is less than 600 clock hours of instruction, 16 semester hours, or 24 quarter hours, offered during a period of less than 15 weeks; (D) is not required to be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary pursuant to part H; (E) is not required to lead to a recognized educational credential; (F) for purposes of the reporting requirements under section 132(i), reports on all enrolled students without regard to whether a student is a first-time, full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking student; and (G) except as otherwise provided in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of this paragraph, meets the requirements of this title for an institution to participate in the program under this section. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 484(a)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(1) ) is amended by inserting or, for purposes of the Federal Pell Grant program under section 401, a program of education described in section 401(a)(4) after section 487 .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 626 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Wittman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To prohibit the use of official funds for airline accommodations for Members of Congress which are not coach-class accommodations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Congressional First Class Flights Act . 2. Prohibiting use of funds for official travel expenses of Members of Congress for airline accommodations other than coach-class (a) Prohibition No funds appropriated or otherwise made available during a fiscal year for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, unless the use of other than coach-class accommodations is necessary to accommodate a medical disability or other special need. (b) Coach-Class Accommodations Defined In this section, the term coach-class accommodations means the basic class of accommodation by airlines that is normally the lowest fare offered regardless of airline terminology used, and (as referred to by airlines) may include tourist class or economy class, as well as single class when the airline offers only one class of accommodations to all travelers. 3. Regulations The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives (with respect to Representatives in, and Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to, the Congress) and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate (with respect to Senators) shall each promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act. 4. Member of Congress defined In this Act, the term Member of Congress means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. 5. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2020 and each succeeding fiscal year.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 629 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Young introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To provide limitations on maritime liens on fishing permits, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2019 . 2. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit description (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 313 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 31310. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit description (a) In general This chapter— (1) does not establish a maritime lien on a permit that— (A) authorizes a person or use of a vessel to engage in fishing; and (B) is issued under State or Federal law; and (2) does not authorize any civil action to enforce a maritime lien on such a permit. (b) Treatment of fishing permits A fishing permit— (1) is governed solely by the State or Federal law under which it was issued; and (2) is not included in the whole of a vessel or as an appurtenance or intangible of a vessel for any purpose. (c) Limitation on statutory construction Nothing in subsections (a) and (b) shall be construed as imposing any limitation upon the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to modify, suspend, revoke, or sanction any Federal fishery permit issued by the Secretary of Commerce or to bring a civil action to enforce such modification, suspension, revocation, or sanction. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 31309 the following: 31310. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit description. .