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One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and nineteen S. 1689 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To permit States to transfer certain funds from the clean water revolving fund of a State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

1. Transfer authority (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) lead is a toxic chemical that— (A) is particularly harmful to young children; and (B) can cause reduced intelligence quotients, attention disorders, and other serious health problems; (2) excessive and harmful levels of lead have been found in water systems across all 50 States and those water systems serve drinking water to millions of people in the United States; (3) hundreds of the water systems described in paragraph (2) are water systems that provide drinking water to schools or day care centers; (4) not all States have sufficient funds in the drinking water revolving fund of that State to address the threat to public health from heightened exposure to lead in drinking water; and (5) some States have available funds in the clean water revolving fund of that State that could be used to provide additional resources to help address lead in drinking water. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Clean water revolving fund The term clean water revolving fund means a State water pollution control revolving fund established under title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.). (2) Drinking water revolving fund The term drinking water revolving fund means a State drinking water treatment revolving loan fund established under section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12 ). (c) Authority In addition to the transfer authority in section 302(a) of the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12 note; Public Law 104–182 ), and notwithstanding section 1452(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12(d) ), during the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, if a State, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, determines that available funds in the clean water revolving fund of the State are necessary to address a threat to public health as a result of heightened exposure to lead in drinking water, the State may transfer an amount equal to not more than 5 percent of the cumulative clean water revolving fund Federal grant dollars to the State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State. Funds transferred pursuant to this subsection shall be used by the State to provide additional subsidy to eligible recipients in the form of forgiveness of principal, negative interest loans, or grants (or any combination of these).

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1689 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To permit States to transfer certain funds from the clean water revolving fund of a State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

1. Transfer authority (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) lead is a toxic chemical that— (A) is particularly harmful to young children; and (B) can cause reduced intelligence quotients, attention disorders, and other serious health problems; (2) excessive and harmful levels of lead have been found in water systems across all 50 States and those water systems serve drinking water to millions of people in the United States; (3) hundreds of the water systems described in paragraph (2) are water systems that provide drinking water to schools or day care centers; (4) not all States have sufficient funds in the drinking water revolving fund of that State to address the threat to public health from heightened exposure to lead in drinking water; and (5) some States have available funds in the clean water revolving fund of that State that could be used to provide additional resources to help address lead in drinking water. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Clean water revolving fund The term clean water revolving fund means a State water pollution control revolving fund established under title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.). (2) Drinking water revolving fund The term drinking water revolving fund means a State drinking water treatment revolving loan fund established under section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12 ). (c) Authority In addition to the transfer authority in section 302(a) of the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12 note; Public Law 104–182 ), and notwithstanding section 1452(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12(d) ), during the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, if a State, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, determines that available funds in the clean water revolving fund of the State are necessary to address a threat to public health as a result of heightened exposure to lead in drinking water, the State may transfer an amount equal to not more than 5 percent of the cumulative clean water revolving fund Federal grant dollars to the State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State. Funds transferred pursuant to this subsection shall be used by the State to provide additional subsidy to eligible recipients in the form of forgiveness of principal, negative interest loans, or grants (or any combination of these).

Passed the Senate September 9, 2019. Secretary
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1689 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23 (legislative day, May 22), 2019 Mr. Booker introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To permit States to transfer certain funds from the clean water revolving fund of a State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

1. Transfer authority (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) lead is a toxic chemical that— (A) is particularly harmful to young children; and (B) can cause reduced intelligence quotients, attention disorders, and other serious health problems; (2) excessive and harmful levels of lead have been found in water systems across all 50 States and those water systems serve drinking water to millions of people in the United States; (3) hundreds of the water systems described in paragraph (2) are water systems that provide drinking water to schools or day care centers; (4) not all States have sufficient funds in the drinking water revolving fund of that State to address the threat to public health from heightened exposure to lead in drinking water; and (5) some States have available funds in the clean water revolving fund of that State that could be used to provide additional resources to help address lead in drinking water. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Clean water revolving fund The term clean water revolving fund means a State water pollution control revolving fund established under title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.). (2) Drinking water revolving fund The term drinking water revolving fund means a State drinking water treatment revolving loan fund established under section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12 ). (c) Authority In addition to the transfer authority in section 302(a) of the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12 note; Public Law 104–182 ), and notwithstanding section 1452(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12(d) ), during the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, if a State, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, determines that available funds in the clean water revolving fund of the State are necessary to address a threat to public health as a result of heightened exposure to lead in drinking water, the State may transfer an amount equal to not more than 5 percent of the cumulative clean water revolving fund Federal grant dollars to the State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State. Funds transferred pursuant to this subsection shall be used by the State to provide additional subsidy to eligible recipients in the form of forgiveness of principal, negative interest loans, or grants (or any combination of these).
II Calendar No. 125 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1689 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23 (legislative day, May 22), 2019 Mr. Booker introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works June 19, 2019 Reported by Mr. Barrasso , without amendment A BILL To permit States to transfer certain funds from the clean water revolving fund of a State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

1. Transfer authority (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) lead is a toxic chemical that— (A) is particularly harmful to young children; and (B) can cause reduced intelligence quotients, attention disorders, and other serious health problems; (2) excessive and harmful levels of lead have been found in water systems across all 50 States and those water systems serve drinking water to millions of people in the United States; (3) hundreds of the water systems described in paragraph (2) are water systems that provide drinking water to schools or day care centers; (4) not all States have sufficient funds in the drinking water revolving fund of that State to address the threat to public health from heightened exposure to lead in drinking water; and (5) some States have available funds in the clean water revolving fund of that State that could be used to provide additional resources to help address lead in drinking water. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Clean water revolving fund The term clean water revolving fund means a State water pollution control revolving fund established under title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.). (2) Drinking water revolving fund The term drinking water revolving fund means a State drinking water treatment revolving loan fund established under section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12 ). (c) Authority In addition to the transfer authority in section 302(a) of the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12 note; Public Law 104–182 ), and notwithstanding section 1452(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–12(d) ), during the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, if a State, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, determines that available funds in the clean water revolving fund of the State are necessary to address a threat to public health as a result of heightened exposure to lead in drinking water, the State may transfer an amount equal to not more than 5 percent of the cumulative clean water revolving fund Federal grant dollars to the State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State. Funds transferred pursuant to this subsection shall be used by the State to provide additional subsidy to eligible recipients in the form of forgiveness of principal, negative interest loans, or grants (or any combination of these).

June 19, 2019 Reported without amendment
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1693 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23 (legislative day, May 22), 2019 Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed A BILL To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2019 . 2. Reauthorization of National Flood Insurance Program (a) Financing Section 1309(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4016(a) ) is amended by striking May 31, 2019 and inserting June 14, 2019 . (b) Program expiration Section 1319 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4026 ) is amended by striking May 31, 2019 and inserting June 14, 2019 . (c) Retroactive effective date If this Act is enacted after May 31, 2019, the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect as if enacted on May 31, 2019.
One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and nineteen S. 1693 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2019 . 2. Reauthorization of National Flood Insurance Program (a) Financing Section 1309(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4016(a) ) is amended by striking May 31, 2019 and inserting June 14, 2019 . (b) Program expiration Section 1319 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4026 ) is amended by striking May 31, 2019 and inserting June 14, 2019 . (c) Retroactive effective date If this Act is enacted after May 31, 2019, the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect as if enacted on May 31, 2019.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1693 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2019 . 2. Reauthorization of National Flood Insurance Program (a) Financing Section 1309(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4016(a) ) is amended by striking May 31, 2019 and inserting June 14, 2019 . (b) Program expiration Section 1319 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4026 ) is amended by striking May 31, 2019 and inserting June 14, 2019 . (c) Retroactive effective date If this Act is enacted after May 31, 2019, the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect as if enacted on May 31, 2019.

Passed the Senate May 23 (legislative day, May 22), 2019. Secretary
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1696 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 3, 2019 Mr. Braun (for himself, Ms. Sinema , Mr. Coons , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate origination fees on Federal Direct loans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Tax Elimination Act . 2. Elimination of origination fees on Federal Direct loans (a) Repeal of origination fees Subsection (c) of section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(c) ) is repealed. (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to loans made under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq.) for which the first disbursement of principal is made, or, in the case of a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan, the application is received, on or after July 1, 2019.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1697 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 3, 2019 Mr. Casey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to provide for immediate eligibility for former foster youth under Medicaid.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act . 2. Providing for immediate Medicaid eligibility for former foster youth Section 1002(a)(2) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act ( Public Law 115–271 ) is amended by striking January 1, 2023 and inserting the date of enactment of the Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1698 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 3, 2019 Mr. Casey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act and the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to ensure health insurance coverage continuity for former foster youth.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act . 2. Coverage continuity for former foster care children up to age 26 (a) In general Section 1002(a)(1)(B) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act ( Public Law 115–271 ) is amended by striking all that follows after item (cc), and inserting the following: by striking responsibility of the State and all that follows through 475(8)(B)(iii); and and inserting responsibility of a State on the date of attaining 18 years of age (or such higher age as such State has elected under section 475(8)(B)(iii)), or who were in such care at any age but subsequently left such care to enter into a legal guardianship with a kinship caregiver (without regard to whether kinship guardianship payments are being made on behalf of the child under this part) or were emancipated from such care prior to attaining age 18; . (b) Amendments to Social Security Act (1) In general Section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(IX) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(IX) ), as amended by section 1002(a) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act ( Public Law 115–271 ), is amended— (A) in item (bb), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ; and ; and (B) by striking item (dd). (2) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on January 1, 2023. 3. Outreach efforts for enrollment of former foster children Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (85), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (86), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (86) the following new paragraph: (87) not later than January 1, 2020, establish an outreach and enrollment program, in coordination with the State agency responsible for administering the State plan under part E of title IV and any other appropriate or interested agencies, designed to increase the enrollment of individuals who are eligible for medical assistance under the State plan under paragraph (10)(A)(i)(IX) in accordance with best practices established by the Secretary. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1702 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 3, 2019 Mr. Lee (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Whitehouse , and Ms. Collins ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Due Process Guarantee Act . 2. Prohibition on the indefinite detention of citizens and lawful permanent residents (a) Limitation on detention (1) In general Section 4001(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking No citizen and inserting the following: (1) No citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (2) Any Act of Congress that authorizes an imprisonment or detention described in paragraph (1) shall be consistent with the Constitution and expressly authorize such imprisonment or detention. . (2) Applicability Nothing in section 4001(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(B), may be construed to limit, narrow, abolish, or revoke any detention authority conferred by statute, declaration of war, authorization to use military force, or similar authority effective prior to the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Relationship to an authorization To use military force, declaration of war, or similar authority Section 4001 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a) is further amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: (b) (1) No United States citizen or lawful permanent resident who is apprehended in the United States may be imprisoned or otherwise detained without charge or trial unless such imprisonment or detention is expressly authorized by an Act of Congress. (2) A general authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority, on its own, may not be construed to authorize the imprisonment or detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States apprehended in the United States. (3) Paragraph (2) shall apply to an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority enacted before, on, or after the date of the enactment of the Due Process Guarantee Act . (4) This section may not be construed to authorize the imprisonment or detention of a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or any other person who is apprehended in the United States. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1711 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2019 Mr. Merkley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require online retailers to disclose the country of origin of products imported into the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency in Online Retailing Act . 2. Disclosure of country of origin by online retailers (a) In general A person that, through an internet website, sells an article of foreign origin imported into the United States shall mark in a conspicuous place on that website, and in the same language that is used on the rest of that website, the name of the country of origin of that article. (b) Enforcement (1) Unfair and deceptive acts or practices A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B) ). (2) Powers of Federal Trade Commission (A) In general The Federal Trade Commission shall enforce this Act in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. (B) Privileges and immunities Any person that violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties, and entitled to the privileges and immunities, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.).
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1714 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2019 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Tester , and Mr. Manchin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the charter of the Gold Star Wives of America to remove the restriction on the federally chartered corporation, and directors and officers of the corporation, attempting to influence legislation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Elevating the Voices of Gold Star Wives Act of 2019 . 2. Revision of Federal charter restrictions on Gold Star Wives of America Section 80507(b) of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking or in any manner attempt to influence legislation .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1716 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2019 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Manchin , and Mrs. Murray ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To provide for the issuance of a Gold Star Families Forever Stamp to honor the sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one who was a member of the Armed Forces in combat.

1. Gold Star Families Forever Stamp (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) Gold Star families are true national heroes, who deserve our deepest gratitude and respect; and (2) the extraordinary contribution of Gold Star families is beyond measure, not merely for their loss, but the comfort they selflessly provide others and their model of service and sacrifice. (b) In general In order to continue to honor the sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one who was a member of the Armed Forces in combat, the Postmaster General shall provide for the issuance of a forever stamp suitable for that purpose. (c) Forever stamp defined In this section, the term forever stamp means a definitive stamp that— (1) meets the postage required for first-class mail up to 1 ounce in weight; and (2) retains full validity for the purpose described in paragraph (1) even if the rate of that postage is later increased. (d) Effective date The stamp described in subsection (b) shall be issued beginning as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act and shall not thereafter be discontinued.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1718 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Blunt , and Mr. Young ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2019 . 2. Reinstatement of penalties for charging veterans unauthorized fees (a) In general Section 5905 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 5905. Penalty for certain acts Except as provided in section 5904 or 1984 of this title, whoever— (1) in connection with a proceeding before the Department, knowingly solicits, contracts for, charges, or receives any fee or compensation in connection for— (A) the provision of advice on how to file a claim for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary; or (B) the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of such a claim before the date on which a notice of disagreement is filed in a proceeding on the claim; (2) attempts to solicit, contract, charge, or receive as described in paragraph (1); (3) unlawfully withholds from any claimant or beneficiary any part of a benefit or claim under the laws administered by the Secretary that is allowed and due to the claimant or beneficiary, or attempts to do so; (4) commits an offense punishable by this chapter, or aids, abets, counsels, commands, or procures the commission of such an act; or (5) causes an act to be done, which if directly performed would be punishable by this chapter, shall be fined as provided in title 18, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to acts committed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1725 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Young ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2019 . 2. Permitting occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (a) In general Notwithstanding section 484.55(a)(2) or 484.55(b)(3) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, or any other provision of law, an occupational therapist may be designated to conduct the initial assessment visit and to complete the comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act if the referral order by the physician— (1) does not include skilled nursing care; (2) includes occupational therapy; and (3) includes physical therapy or speech language pathology. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to provide for initial eligibility for coverage of home health services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act solely on the basis of a need for occupational therapy.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1728 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Mr. Markey (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Ms. Collins , and Mr. Van Hollen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years.

1. Alzheimer's semipostal stamp (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Alzheimer's semipostal stamp means the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp that the Postal Service began offering for sale on November 30, 2017, under the discretionary authority under section 416(b) of title 39, United States Code; (2) the term Postal Service means the United States Postal Service; and (3) the term semipostal stamp has the meaning given the term semipostal in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code. (b) Continued sale In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease, the Postal Service shall continue to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for a 6-year period beginning on the date on which the Postal Service, but for the enactment of this Act, would have discontinued sales of the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp. (c) Terms and conditions (1) In general Except as provided in this subsection, the sale of the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp during the period described in subsection (b) shall be governed by section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under that section. (2) Disposition of proceeds All amounts becoming available from the sale of the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp (as determined under section 416(d) of title 39, United States Code) during the period described in subsection (b) of this section shall be transferred to the National Institutes of Health, for the purpose described in that subsection, through payments which shall be made not less frequently than 2 times a year. (3) Legal authority and effect During the period described in subsection (b), the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp shall be considered to be issued under this section and not under subsection (b) of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, including for purposes of any limitation under that section (including any regulation prescribed under subsection (e)(1)(C) of that section) relating to whether more than 1 semipostal stamp may be offered for sale at the same time.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1729 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Daines ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To enhance consumer rights relating to consumer report disputes by requiring provision of documentation provided by consumers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FIX Credit Reporting Errors Act or the FIX Act . 2. Provision of documentation provided by consumers Section 611 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting , including documentation provided by the consumer, after relevant information ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting , including documentation provided by the consumer, after relevant information ; and (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting , including documentation, after relevant information ; and (2) in subsection (f)(2)(B)(ii), by inserting , including documentation, after relevant information .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1734 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Mr. Carper introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Prevention Act of 2019 . 2. Eligibility of District of Columbia for Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 Section 304(4) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 1453(4) ) is amended by inserting the District of Columbia, after the term also includes .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1736 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Boozman , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Warner , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Daines , and Ms. Baldwin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To prohibit the transfer of operations and closure of Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Job Corps Protection Act . 2. Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (a) Prohibition on transfer of functions Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Labor— (1) shall not transfer the function of any Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center to the Department of Labor; and (2) shall ensure that each Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center is wholly operated solely by the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Closure of Centers None of the funds appropriated to the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Labor for fiscal year 2019 or 2020 shall be used to close any Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1744 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Harris , and Ms. Klobuchar ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced STEM degree holders, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019 . 2. Lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced STEM degree holders (a) Aliens not subject to direct numerical limitations Section 201(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (F) (i) Aliens who— (I) have earned a degree in a STEM field at the master’s level or higher while physically present in the United States from a United States institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) )) accredited by an accrediting entity recognized by the Department of Education; (II) have an offer of employment from, or are employed by, a United States employer in a field related to such degree at a rate of pay that is higher than the median wage level for the occupational classification in the area of employment, as determined by the Secretary of Labor; and (III) are admissible pursuant to an approved labor certification under section 212(a)(5)(A)(i). (ii) In this subparagraph, the term STEM field means a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics described in the most recent version of the Classification of Instructional Programs of the Department of Education taxonomy under the summary group of— (I) computer and information sciences and support services; (II) engineering; (III) mathematics and statistics; (IV) biological and biomedical sciences; (V) physical sciences; (VI) agriculture sciences; or (VII) natural resources and conservation sciences. . (b) Procedure for granting immigration status Section 204(a)(1)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(F) ) is amended— (1) by striking 203(b)(2) and all that follows through Attorney General ; and (2) by inserting 203(b)(2), 203(b)(3), or 201(b)(1)(F) may file a petition with the Secretary of Homeland Security . (c) Dual intent for F nonimmigrants seeking advanced STEM degrees at United States institutions of higher education Notwithstanding sections 101(a)(15)(F)(i) and 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)(i) , 1184(b)), an alien who is a bona fide student admitted to a program in a STEM field (as defined in section 201(b)(1)(F)(ii)) for a degree at the master’s level or higher at a United States institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) )) accredited by an accrediting entity recognized by the Department of Education may obtain a student visa or extend or change nonimmigrant status to pursue such degree even if such alien intends to seek lawful permanent resident status in the United States.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1749 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Ms. Sinema (for herself and Mr. Tillis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed A BILL To clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019 . 2. Seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans (a) Ginnie Mae Section 306(g)(1) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1721(g)(1) ) is amended by striking the second sentence. (b) Veterans loans Section 3709(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking is refinanced and inserting is a refinance ; and (2) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following new paragraphs: (1) the date on which the borrower has made at least six consecutive monthly payments on the loan being refinanced; and (2) the date that is 210 days after the first payment due date of the loan being refinanced. . (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act may be construed to restrict or otherwise modify the authorities of the Government National Mortgage Association.
One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and nineteen S. 1749 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019 . 2. Seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans (a) Ginnie Mae Section 306(g)(1) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1721(g)(1) ) is amended by striking the second sentence. (b) Veterans loans Section 3709(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking is refinanced and inserting is a refinance ; and (2) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following new paragraphs: (1) the date on which the borrower has made at least six consecutive monthly payments on the loan being refinanced; and (2) the date that is 210 days after the first payment due date of the loan being refinanced. . (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act may be construed to restrict or otherwise modify the authorities of the Government National Mortgage Association.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1749 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019 . 2. Seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans (a) Ginnie Mae Section 306(g)(1) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1721(g)(1) ) is amended by striking the second sentence. (b) Veterans loans Section 3709(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking is refinanced and inserting is a refinance ; and (2) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following new paragraphs: (1) the date on which the borrower has made at least six consecutive monthly payments on the loan being refinanced; and (2) the date that is 210 days after the first payment due date of the loan being refinanced. . (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act may be construed to restrict or otherwise modify the authorities of the Government National Mortgage Association.

Passed the Senate June 5, 2019. Secretary
IC 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1749 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2019 Referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , 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 AN ACT To clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019 . 2. Seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans (a) Ginnie Mae Section 306(g)(1) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1721(g)(1) ) is amended by striking the second sentence. (b) Veterans loans Section 3709(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking is refinanced and inserting is a refinance ; and (2) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following new paragraphs: (1) the date on which the borrower has made at least six consecutive monthly payments on the loan being refinanced; and (2) the date that is 210 days after the first payment due date of the loan being refinanced. . (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act may be construed to restrict or otherwise modify the authorities of the Government National Mortgage Association.

Passed the Senate June 5, 2019. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1756 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2019 Mr. Blumenthal introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the tolling of the statute of limitations with regard to certain offenses committed by the President of the United States during or prior to tenure in office, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No President is Above the Law Act . 2. Tolling of statute of limitations (a) Offenses committed by the President during or prior to tenure in office Section 3282 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Offenses committed by the President during or prior to tenure in office In the case of any person serving as President of the United States, the duration of that person’s tenure in office shall not be considered for purposes of any statute of limitations applicable to any Federal criminal offense committed by that person (including any offense committed during any period of time preceding such tenure in office). . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any offense committed before the date of the enactment of this section, if the statute of limitations applicable to that offense had not run as of such date.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1758 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2019 Mr. Gardner introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To extend a repayment contract relating to the Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District and to authorize the District to develop an excess capacity contract to offset repayment costs, and for other purposes.

1. Trinidad Dam, Purgatoire River, Colorado (a) In general Notwithstanding the maximum term of the repayment of the irrigation first cost described in House Document 325, 84th Congress, 2d Session, the Commissioner of Reclamation may extend the contract with the Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District relating to the Purgatoire project for the Trinidad Dam on Purgatoire River, Colorado, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 309) to allow for a maximum term of the repayment of the irrigation first cost of not more than 100 years. (b) Excess capacity (1) Authorization Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commissioner of Reclamation may enter into excess capacity contracts at the project described in subsection (a). (2) Use of revenue Notwithstanding the reclamation laws, any revenue derived from a contract for the use of the excess capacity at the project described in subsection (a) shall be— (A) first credited toward the outstanding repayment obligation of the Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District under the contract referred to in subsection (a); and (B) after the outstanding repayment obligation referred to in subparagraph (A) is repaid in full, credited toward the annual operations, maintenance, and replacement obligation of the Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District. (c) Operations, maintenance, and replacement costs Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the operations, maintenance, and replacement costs of the Corps of Engineers described in the contract referred to in subsection (a) and annually invoiced to the Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District shall not exceed the lesser of— (1) the actual costs of the Corps of Engineers, determined in accordance with the terms of the contract; and (2) the calculation of the Bureau of Reclamation of the actual costs of the Corps of Engineers for a single-purpose irrigation reservoir facility.
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1759 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building .

1. Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, shall be known and designated as the Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building .

Passed the Senate July 30, 2019. Secretary
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1759 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2019 Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Young ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building .

1. Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, shall be known and designated as the Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Richard G. Lugar Post Office Building .