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I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3223 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2019 Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Welch , Mr. Carter of Georgia , and Mr. Gonzalez of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Comptroller General of the United States to study the role pharmacy benefit managers play in the pharmaceutical supply chain and to provide Congress with appropriate policy recommendations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2019 . 2. Study by Comptroller General of United States (a) In general The Comptroller General of the United States shall, in consultation with appropriate stakeholders, conduct a study on the role of pharmacy benefit managers with respect to federally facilitated Exchanges operated pursuant to section 1321(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18041(c) ). (b) Permissible examination In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may examine various qualitative and quantitative aspects of the role of pharmacy benefit managers with respect to federally facilitated Exchanges described in such subsection, such as the following: (1) The role that pharmacy benefit managers play in the pharmaceutical supply chain of such Exchanges. (2) The state of competition among pharmacy benefit managers on such Exchanges, including the market share for the Nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers. (3) The use of rebates and fees by pharmacy benefit managers with respect to such Exchanges, including— (A) the extent to which rebates are passed on to qualified health plans offered on such Exchanges and whether such rebates are passed on to individuals enrolled in such plans; (B) the extent to which rebates are kept by such pharmacy benefit managers; and (C) the role of any fees charged by such pharmacy benefit managers. (4) Whether pharmacy benefit managers structure their formularies with respect to such Exchanges in favor of high-rebate prescription drugs over lower-cost, lower-rebate alternatives. (5) The average prior authorization approval time for pharmacy benefit managers with respect to such Exchanges. (6) Factors affecting the use of step therapy by pharmacy benefit managers with respect to such Exchanges. (7) The extent to which the price that pharmacy benefit managers charge private payors on such Exchanges for a drug is more than such pharmacy benefit managers pay the pharmacy for the drug. (c) Report Not later than the date that is three years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), including policy recommendations.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3224 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 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 provide for increased access to Department of Veterans Affairs medical care for women veterans.

1. Improved access to Department of Veterans Affairs medical care for women veterans (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1720J. Medical services for women veterans (a) Access to care The Secretary shall ensure that gender specific services are continuously available at every medical center and community based outpatient clinic of the Department. (b) Study on extended hours of care The Secretary shall conduct a study to assess— (1) the use of extended hours as a means of reducing barriers to care; (2) the need for extended hours based on interviews with women veterans and employees; and (3) the best practices and resources required to implement use of extended hours. (c) Annual report to Congress Not later than September 30 of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on compliance with subsection (a). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720I the following new item: 1720J. Medical services for women veterans. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3226 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2019 Mr. Kim introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to prohibit the use of firefighting foam containing perfuoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Water for Military Families Act . 2. Prohibition on use of PFAS by Department of Defense (a) Prohibition (1) In general Not later than January 1, 2029, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Department of Defense uses only non-fluorinated firefighting foam, which does not contain covered PFAS. (2) Covered PFAS In this subsection, the term covered PFAS means a perfuoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (b) Study (1) Study required The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study of the best practices to clean up ground contaminated by perfuoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances. (2) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (A) evaluate best practices in the cleanup (not including incineration) of ground contaminated by perfuoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances; (B) determine the estimated costs of the different types of cleanup methods; and (C) estimate the length of time for various types of cleanup methods. (3) Report Not later than 180 days after the date on which funds are made available to carry out the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate a report that describes— (A) the findings and conclusions of the study; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3228 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize health professional trainees to provide treatment via telemedicine, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Mission Telehealth Clarification Act . 2. Licensure of health care professionals providing treatment via telemedicine Section 1730C(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) Covered health care professionals For purposes of this section, a covered health care professional is any of the following individuals: (1) A health care professional who— (A) is an employee of the Department appointed under section 7306, 7401, 7405, 7406, or 7408 of this title, or under title 5; (B) is authorized by the Secretary to provide health care under this chapter; (C) is required to adhere to all standards for quality relating to the provision of health care in accordance with applicable policies of the Department; and (D) has— (i) an active, current, full, and unrestricted license, registration, or certification in a State to practice the health care profession of the health care professional; (ii) qualifications prescribed by the Secretary under section 7402(b) of this title for an appointment to a position in the Veterans Health Administration; or (iii) other authorization from the Secretary to provide health care. (2) A health professions trainee who— (A) is appointed under section 7405 or 7406 of this title; and (B) is under the clinical supervision of a health care professional described in paragraph (1). (3) A health care professional who— (A) is appointed to a position described in paragraph (1) or (3) of section 7401 of this title under— (i) section 7401 of this title; (ii) section 7405 of this title; or (iii) title 5; (B) is in the process of obtaining, within a timeframe prescribed by the Secretary— (i) a license, registration, or certification described in paragraph (1)(D)(i); (ii) qualifications described in paragraph (1)(D)(ii); or (iii) authorization described in subparagraph (B) or (D)(iii) of paragraph (1); and (C) is under the clinical supervision of a health care professional described in paragraph (1). .

Passed the House of Representatives September 22, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3228 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2019 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. Gianforte , Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire , Mr. Watkins , Mr. Steube , Mr. Banks , and Mr. Barr ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize health professional trainees to provide treatment via telemedicine, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Mission Telehealth Clarification Act . 2. Licensure of health care professionals providing treatment via telemedicine Section 1730C(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) Covered health care professionals For purposes of this section, a covered health care professional is any of the following individuals: (1) A health care professional who— (A) is an employee of the Department appointed under the authority under section 7306, 7401, 7405, 7406, or 7408 of this title or title 5; (B) is authorized by the Secretary to provide health care under this chapter; (C) is required to adhere to all standards for quality relating to the provision of medicine in accordance with applicable policies of the Department; and (D) has an active, current, full, and unrestricted license, registration, or certification in a State to practice the health care profession of the health care professional. (2) A health professional trainee who— (A) is appointed under section 7405 or 7406 of this title; and (B) is under the clinical supervision of a health care professional described in paragraph (1). .
II Calendar No. 553 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3228 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2020 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize health professional trainees to provide treatment via telemedicine, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Mission Telehealth Clarification Act . 2. Licensure of health care professionals providing treatment via telemedicine Section 1730C(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) Covered health care professionals For purposes of this section, a covered health care professional is any of the following individuals: (1) A health care professional who— (A) is an employee of the Department appointed under section 7306, 7401, 7405, 7406, or 7408 of this title, or under title 5; (B) is authorized by the Secretary to provide health care under this chapter; (C) is required to adhere to all standards for quality relating to the provision of health care in accordance with applicable policies of the Department; and (D) has— (i) an active, current, full, and unrestricted license, registration, or certification in a State to practice the health care profession of the health care professional; (ii) qualifications prescribed by the Secretary under section 7402(b) of this title for an appointment to a position in the Veterans Health Administration; or (iii) other authorization from the Secretary to provide health care. (2) A health professions trainee who— (A) is appointed under section 7405 or 7406 of this title; and (B) is under the clinical supervision of a health care professional described in paragraph (1). (3) A health care professional who— (A) is appointed to a position described in paragraph (1) or (3) of section 7401 of this title under— (i) section 7401 of this title; (ii) section 7405 of this title; or (iii) title 5; (B) is in the process of obtaining, within a timeframe prescribed by the Secretary— (i) a license, registration, or certification described in paragraph (1)(D)(i); (ii) qualifications described in paragraph (1)(D)(ii); or (iii) authorization described in subparagraph (B) or (D)(iii) of paragraph (1); and (C) is under the clinical supervision of a health care professional described in paragraph (1). .

Passed the House of Representatives September 22, 2020. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk

September 23, 2020 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3229 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2019 Mr. Cicilline (for himself, Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Roybal-Allard , and Mr. Schiff ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employment of children in tobacco-related agriculture by deeming such employment as oppressive child labor.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Children Don’t Belong on Tobacco Farms Act . 2. Tobacco-related agriculture employment of children Section 3(l) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(l) ) is amended— (1) in this first sentence— (A) by striking in any occupation, or (2) and inserting in any occupation, (2) ; and (B) by inserting before the semicolon the following: , or (3) any employee under the age of eighteen years has direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves ; and (2) in the second sentence, by striking other than manufacturing and mining and inserting , other than manufacturing, mining, and tobacco-related agriculture as described in paragraph (3) of the first sentence of this subsection, .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3232 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2019 Mr. Courtney (for himself, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Harder of California , Mr. Zeldin , Mr. Welch , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Ms. Pingree , and Mr. Delgado ) 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 include certain individuals who work on farms or ranches as individuals who are employed in public service jobs for purposes of eligibility for loan forgiveness under the Federal Direct Loan program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Young Farmer Success Act . 2. Eligibility of certain farm and ranch workers for student loan forgiveness (a) Eligibility Section 455(m)(3)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(3)(B) ) is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of clause (i); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (ii) and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) a full-time job as an employee or manager of a qualified farm or ranch. . (b) Definition Section 455(m)(3) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(3) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Qualified farm or ranch The term qualified farm or ranch means, with respect to a year, a farm or ranch whose earnings of gross revenue during the year from the sale of agricultural products are equal to or greater than— (i) in the case of 2019, $35,000; or (ii) in the case of any succeeding year, the amount applicable under this subparagraph for the previous year increased by the estimated percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (as determined by the Secretary, using the definition in section 478(f)) for the most recent year preceding such year. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3238 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2019 Mr. Ratcliffe (for himself, Mr. Himes , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Steube , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Cline , and Mr. Cooper ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit interference with voting systems under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act . 2. Prohibition on interference with voting systems Section 1030(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking or at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by adding or at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) that— (i) is part of a voting system; and (ii) (I) is used for the management, support, or administration of a Federal election; or (II) has moved in or otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce; ; (2) in paragraph (11), by striking and at the end; (3) in paragraph (12), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (13) the term Federal election means any election (as defined in section 301(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30101(1) )) for Federal office (as defined in section 301(3) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30101(3) )); and (14) the term voting system has the meaning given the term in section 301(b) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21081(b) ). .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3241 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2019 Ms. Stefanik (for herself and Mr. Deutch ) 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 amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize admission of Canadian retirees as long-term visitors for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act . 2. Admission of Canadian retirees Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (s) Canadian retirees (1) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security may admit an alien as a visitor described in section 101(a)(15)(B) if the alien demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the alien— (A) is a citizen of Canada; (B) is at least 50 years of age; (C) maintains a residence in Canada; (D) owns a residence in the United States or has signed a rental agreement for accommodations in the United States for the duration of the alien’s stay in the United States; (E) is not inadmissible under section 212; (F) is not described in any ground of deportability under section 237; (G) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States other than employment or labor for hire for a person or entity not based in the United States by whom the Canadian citizen was employed in Canada or for whom the Canadian citizen performed services in Canada; and (H) will not seek any form of assistance or benefit described in section 403(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1613(a) ). (2) Spouse The spouse of an alien described in paragraph (1) may be admitted under the same terms as the principal alien if the spouse satisfies the requirements of paragraph (1), other than subparagraph (D). (3) Immigrant intent In determining eligibility for admission under this subsection, maintenance of a residence in the United States shall not be considered evidence of intent by the alien to abandon the alien’s residence in Canada. (4) Period of admission During any single 365-day period, an alien may be admitted as a visitor for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) pursuant to this subsection for a period not to exceed 240 days, beginning on the date of admission. Time spent outside of the United States during such period of admission shall not be counted for purposes of determining the termination date of such period. . 3. Nonresident alien tax status Subparagraph (1)(B) of section 7701(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting , or is a Canadian citizen described in section 214(s) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(s) ) after (within the meaning of subparagraph (A)) .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3242 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2019 Ms. Velázquez (for herself and Mr. San Nicolas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the charter of the Export-Import Bank of the United States to create a new office within the Bank.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Office of Territorial Exporting Act . 2. Creation of the Office of Territorial Exporting in the Export-Import Bank of the United States (a) In general Section 3 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 ( 12 U.S.C. 635a ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (n) Office of Territorial Exporting (1) Establishment There is established in the Bank the Office of Territorial Exporting (in this subsection referred to as the Office ). (2) Locations The Office shall have an office in the headquarters of the Bank in Washington, DC, and in each territory. (3) Staff The Bank shall hire such full-time staff as may be necessary to perform the functions of the Office. (4) Functions The Office shall conduct outreach, education, and provide learning resources to facilitate the provision to export businesses in the territories of all forms of financial assistance offered by the Bank. (5) Territory defined In this Act, the term territory means the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. . (b) Annual report Section 8 of such Act ( 12 U.S.C. 635g ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (l) Report on activities in the territories The Bank shall include in its annual report to Congress under subsection (a) a report on the steps taken by the Bank in the period covered by the report to increase— (1) the presence of the Bank in the territories; and (2) the provision of Bank assistance to export businesses in the territories. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3243 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2019 Mr. Walberg (for himself, Mrs. Hartzler , and Mr. Walker ) 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 ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Campus Access Act of 2019 . 2. Campus access for religious groups Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1011 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 124. Campus access for religious groups None of the funds made available under this Act may be provided to any public institution of higher education that denies to a religious student organization any right, benefit, or privilege that is otherwise afforded to other student organizations at the institution (including full access to the facilities of the institution and official recognition of the organization by the institution) because of the religious beliefs, practices, speech, leadership standards, or standards of conduct of the religious student organization. .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3245 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To transfer a bridge over the Wabash River to the New Harmony River Bridge Authority and the New Harmony and Wabash River Bridge Authority, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act . 2. Transfer of bridge and land Notwithstanding any provision of the Act of April 12, 1941 (55 Stat. 140, chapter 71), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the White County Bridge Commission shall convey, without consideration, to the New Harmony River Bridge Authority and the New Harmony and Wabash River Bridge Authority, any and all right, title, and interest of such Commission in and to the bridge across the Wabash River at or near New Harmony, Indiana, in the approaches thereto, and in land underneath or adjacent to such bridge and its approaches. 3. Repeal The Act of April 12, 1941 (55 Stat. 140, chapter 71) is repealed effective on the date that the White County Bridge Commission completes the conveyance described in section 2.

Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2019. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and nineteen H. R. 3245 AN ACT To transfer a bridge over the Wabash River to the New Harmony River Bridge Authority and the New Harmony and Wabash River Bridge Authority, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act . 2. Transfer of bridge and land Notwithstanding any provision of the Act of April 12, 1941 (55 Stat. 140, chapter 71), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the White County Bridge Commission shall convey, without consideration, to the New Harmony River Bridge Authority and the New Harmony and Wabash River Bridge Authority, any and all right, title, and interest of such Commission in and to the bridge across the Wabash River at or near New Harmony, Indiana, in the approaches thereto, and in land underneath or adjacent to such bridge and its approaches. 3. Repeal The Act of April 12, 1941 (55 Stat. 140, chapter 71) is repealed effective on the date that the White County Bridge Commission completes the conveyance described in section 2.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3245 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2019 Mr. Bucshon (for himself, Mr. Shimkus , Mr. Foster , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Pence , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Casten of Illinois , Mr. Bost , Mr. Kinzinger , Mrs. Walorski , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Hollingsworth , Mr. Banks , Mr. LaHood , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Visclosky , Mr. Baird , Ms. Underwood , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Rush , Mr. Carson of Indiana , and Mr. García of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To transfer a bridge over the Wabash River to the New Harmony River Bridge Authority and the New Harmony and Wabash River Bridge Authority, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act . 2. Transfer of bridge and land Notwithstanding any provision of the Act of April 12, 1941 (55 Stat. 140, chapter 71), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the White County Bridge Commission shall convey, without consideration, to the New Harmony River Bridge Authority and the New Harmony and Wabash River Bridge Authority, any and all right, title, and interest of such Commission in and to the bridge across the Wabash River at or near New Harmony, Indiana, in the approaches thereto, and in land underneath or adjacent to such bridge and its approaches. 3. Repeal The Act of April 12, 1941 (55 Stat. 140, chapter 71) is repealed effective on the date that the White County Bridge Commission completes the conveyance described in section 2.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3245 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2019 Received AN ACT To transfer a bridge over the Wabash River to the New Harmony River Bridge Authority and the New Harmony and Wabash River Bridge Authority, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act . 2. Transfer of bridge and land Notwithstanding any provision of the Act of April 12, 1941 (55 Stat. 140, chapter 71), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the White County Bridge Commission shall convey, without consideration, to the New Harmony River Bridge Authority and the New Harmony and Wabash River Bridge Authority, any and all right, title, and interest of such Commission in and to the bridge across the Wabash River at or near New Harmony, Indiana, in the approaches thereto, and in land underneath or adjacent to such bridge and its approaches. 3. Repeal The Act of April 12, 1941 (55 Stat. 140, chapter 71) is repealed effective on the date that the White County Bridge Commission completes the conveyance described in section 2.

Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
IB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3246 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require GAO review of certain TSA screening protocols, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2019 . 2. Comptroller General review Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) implementation of the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act ( Public Law 114–293 ), as well as the effectiveness of TSA in ensuring screening protocol clarity and screening consistency relating to the screening of formula, breast milk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice. Such review shall include the following: (1) Consider whether TSA effectively manages consistency of screening protocol applications for formula, breastmilk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice, including the extent to which Transportation Security officers engage in screening beyond that which is prescribed through relevant policies and training. (2) Evaluate the need for TSA to update and revise procedures for such screening. (3) Assess whether TSA effectively tracks passenger complaints related to such screening to monitor trends and identify inconsistencies. (4) Evaluate TSA’s communications and information sharing practices for passengers, air carriers, and airports relating to screening protocols for such screening. (5) Evaluate TSA’s policies regarding the screening of passengers with nursing products, including the extent to which such passengers are more likely to receive secondary screening. (6) Make recommendations for improving TSA’s overall screening practices relating to such screening.

Passed the House of Representatives September 26, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3246 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2019 Mr. Taylor (for himself and Miss Rice of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To require GAO review of certain TSA screening protocols, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2019 . 2. Comptroller General review Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) implementation of the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act ( Public Law 114–293 ), as well as the effectiveness of TSA in ensuring screening protocol clarity and screening consistency relating to the screening of formula, breast milk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice. Such review shall include the following: (1) Consider whether TSA effectively manages consistency of screening protocol applications for formula, breastmilk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice, including the extent to which Transportation Security officers engage in screening beyond that which is prescribed through relevant policies and training. (2) Evaluate the need for TSA to update and revise procedures for such screening. (3) Assess whether TSA effectively tracks passenger complaints related to such screening to monitor trends and identify inconsistencies. (4) Evaluate TSA’s communications and information sharing practices for passengers, air carriers, and airports relating to screening protocols for such screening. (5) Evaluate TSA’s policies regarding the screening of passengers with nursing products, including the extent to which such passengers are more likely to receive secondary screening. (6) Make recommendations for improving TSA’s overall screening practices relating to such screening.
IIB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3246 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 15, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To require GAO review of certain TSA screening protocols, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2019 . 2. Comptroller General review Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) implementation of the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act ( Public Law 114–293 ), as well as the effectiveness of TSA in ensuring screening protocol clarity and screening consistency relating to the screening of formula, breast milk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice. Such review shall include the following: (1) Consider whether TSA effectively manages consistency of screening protocol applications for formula, breastmilk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice, including the extent to which Transportation Security officers engage in screening beyond that which is prescribed through relevant policies and training. (2) Evaluate the need for TSA to update and revise procedures for such screening. (3) Assess whether TSA effectively tracks passenger complaints related to such screening to monitor trends and identify inconsistencies. (4) Evaluate TSA’s communications and information sharing practices for passengers, air carriers, and airports relating to screening protocols for such screening. (5) Evaluate TSA’s policies regarding the screening of passengers with nursing products, including the extent to which such passengers are more likely to receive secondary screening. (6) Make recommendations for improving TSA’s overall screening practices relating to such screening.

Passed the House of Representatives September 26, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 145 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3246 [Report No. 116–187] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2019 Mr. Taylor (for himself and Miss Rice of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security August 27, 2019 Additional sponsors: Ms. Underwood , Mr. Gonzalez of Texas , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Hagedorn , and Mr. Bacon August 27, 2019 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To require GAO review of certain TSA screening protocols, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2019 . 2. Comptroller General review Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) implementation of the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act ( Public Law 114–293 ), as well as the effectiveness of TSA in ensuring screening protocol clarity and screening consistency relating to the screening of formula, breast milk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice. Such review shall include the following: (1) Consider whether TSA effectively manages consistency of screening protocol applications for formula, breastmilk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice, including the extent to which Transportation Security officers engage in screening beyond that which is prescribed through relevant policies and training. (2) Evaluate the need for TSA to update and revise procedures for such screening. (3) Assess whether TSA effectively tracks passenger complaints related to such screening to monitor trends and identify inconsistencies. (4) Evaluate TSA’s communications and information sharing practices for passengers, air carriers, and airports relating to screening protocols for such screening. (5) Evaluate TSA’s policies regarding the screening of passengers with nursing products, including the extent to which such passengers are more likely to receive secondary screening. (6) Make recommendations for improving TSA’s overall screening practices relating to such screening.

August 27, 2019 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3247 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2019 Mr. Tipton (for himself, Mr. Lamborn , and Mr. Buck ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To provide for a safe transit exception to service level requirements for Department of Defense aircraft flying over Colorado wilderness areas, and for other purposes.

1. Safe transit exception to service level requirements for Department of Defense aircraft flying over Colorado wilderness areas (a) In general Military aircraft operating outside of designated Department of Defense airspace in the wilderness areas in the mountainous regions of Colorado may deviate from service level requirements if oxygen requirements, icing levels, engine power limitations, cloud clearance, or turbulence prevent such aircraft from safely transiting such wilderness areas while maintaining such service level requirements, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. (b) Regulations The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that all Department of Defense regulations and flight procedures are in accordance with subsection (a).
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3251 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2019 Mr. Courtney (for himself, Mr. Larson of Connecticut , and Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire ) 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 repeal the temporary rule limiting personal casualty losses to only disaster-related losses.

1. Repeal of temporary rule limiting personal casualty losses to only disaster-related losses (a) In general Section 165(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3258 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2019 Mr. Bilirakis (for himself, Mr. Lawson of Florida , Mr. Rooney of Florida , Mr. Spano , and Mr. Yoho ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Government Accountability Office to conduct periodic reviews of the flood insurance rates and flood insurance rate maps under the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Insurance Integrity Act of 2019 . 2. GAO reviews regarding flood insurance rates and rate maps (a) Periodic review of rate tables During the 6-month period that begins 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 4 years thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the rate tables established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the national flood insurance program under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4011 et seq.) and in effect at the time of such review, and shall make a determination of whether— (1) the chargeable premium rates for flood insurance coverage determined by such tables are actuarially sound, based on standard actuarial practices used in the private sector; and (2) such chargeable premium rates are sufficient to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the national flood insurance program. (b) Annual review of mapping process and rate maps During the 6-month period referred to in subsection (a) and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General, in consultation with the United States Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior, shall conduct a review of the process in effect at the time of such review for establishing and updating flood insurance rate maps under the national flood insurance program and shall make a determination of the degree of accuracy of such mapping process. (c) Reports For each review conducted pursuant to subsection (a) or (b), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Congress a report describing the results of the review and the determinations made pursuant to the review.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3260 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2019 Mr. Brindisi (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. O'Halleran , Mr. McAdams , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. David P. Roe of Tennessee , Ms. Finkenauer , Mr. Grothman , and Mr. Golden ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform , 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 repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Raise for Congress Act . 2. Elimination of automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress (a) In General Paragraph (2) of section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501 ) is repealed. (b) Technical and conforming amendments Section 601(a)(1) of such Act ( 2 U.S.C. 4501(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking (a)(1) and inserting (a) ; (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively; and (3) by striking as adjusted by paragraph (2) and inserting adjusted as provided by law .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3263 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2019 Mr. Cicilline (for himself, Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Sarbanes , Ms. Speier , and Ms. Titus ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services , Oversight and Reform , Ways and Means , and 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 limit the transfer of F–35 aircraft to Turkey.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting NATO Skies Act of 2019 . 2. Limitation on transfer of F–35 aircraft to Turkey (a) In general Except as provided under subsection (b), no funds may be obligated or expended— (1) to transfer, facilitate the transfer, or authorize the transfer of, an F–35 aircraft to the Republic of Turkey; (2) to transfer intellectual property or technical data necessary for or related to any maintenance or support of the F–35 aircraft; or (3) to construct a storage facility for, or otherwise facilitate the storage in Turkey of, an F–35 aircraft transferred to Turkey. (b) Exception The President may waive the limitation under subsection (a) upon a written certification to Congress that the Government of Turkey does not plan or intend to accept delivery of the S–400 air defense system. (c) Transfer defined In this section, the term transfer includes the physical relocation outside of the continental United States. (d) Applicability The limitation under subsection (a) does not apply to F–35 aircraft operated by the United States Armed Forces. 3. Sense of the Congress on purchase by Turkey of S–400 air defense system It is the sense of the Congress that, if the Government of Turkey purchases the S–400 air defense system from the Russian Federation— (1) such a purchase would constitute a significant transaction within the meaning of section 231(a) of the Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 (title II of Public Law 115–44 ; 22 U.S.C. 9525(a) ); (2) such a purchase would endanger the integrity of the NATO alliance; (3) such a purchase would adversely affect ongoing operations of the United States Armed Forces, including coalition operations in which the United States Armed Forces participate; (4) such a purchase would result in a significant impact to defense cooperation between the United States and Turkey; (5) such a purchase would significantly increase the risk of compromising United States defense systems and operational capabilities; and (6) the President should faithfully execute the Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 by imposing and applying sanctions under section 235 of that Act ( 22 U.S.C. 9529 ) with respect to any individual or entity determined to have engaged in such significant transaction as if such person were a sanctioned person for purposes of such section.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3264 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2019 Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself, Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Rouda , Mr. Bilirakis , Ms. Foxx of North Carolina , and Mr. Walberg ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a proceeding to protect called parties from one-ring scams, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending One-Ring Scams Act of 2019 . 2. Protection from one-ring scams (a) Initiation of proceeding Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a proceeding to protect called parties from one-ring scams. (b) Matters To be considered As part of the proceeding required by subsection (a), the Commission shall consider how the Commission can— (1) work with Federal and State law enforcement agencies to address one-ring scams; (2) work with the governments of foreign countries to address one-ring scams; (3) in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission, better educate consumers about how to avoid one-ring scams; (4) incentivize voice service providers to stop calls made to perpetrate one-ring scams from being received by called parties, including consideration of adding identified one-ring scam type numbers to the Commission’s existing list of permissible categories for carrier-initiated blocking; (5) work with entities that provide call-blocking services to address one-ring scams; and (6) establish obligations on international gateway providers that are the first point of entry for these calls into the United States, including potential requirements that such providers verify with the foreign originator the nature or purpose of calls before initiating service. (c) Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the status of the proceeding required by subsection (a). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) One-ring scam The term one-ring scam means a scam in which a caller makes a call and allows the call to ring the called party for a short duration, in order to prompt the called party to return the call, thereby subjecting the called party to charges. (3) State The term State has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 153 ). (4) Voice service The term voice service has the meaning given such term in section 227(e)(8) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(8) ). This paragraph shall apply before the effective date of the amendment made to such section by subparagraph (C) of section 503(a)(2) of division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( Public Law 115–141 ) as if such amendment was already in effect.