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II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 926 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 28, 2019 Mr. Wyden introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that kombucha is exempt from any excise taxes and regulations imposed on alcoholic beverages.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act or KOMBUCHA . 2. Tax-free production of kombucha (a) Exception from definition of brewer Subsection (d) of section 5052 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (d) Brewer (1) In general For purposes of this chapter, the term brewer means any person who brews beer or produces beer for sale. (2) Exception The term brewer shall not include any person who— (A) produces only beer exempt from tax under subsection (e) of section 5053, or (B) produces only kombucha exempt from tax under subsection (i) of such section. . (b) Exemption from tax Section 5053 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j); and (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection: (i) Production of kombucha (1) In general Subject to regulation prescribed by the Secretary, any person may, without payment of tax, produce kombucha for consumption or sale. (2) Definition For purposes of this chapter, the term kombucha means a beverage which— (A) is fermented solely by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, (B) contains not more than 1.25 percent of alcohol by volume, (C) is sold or offered for sale as kombucha, and (D) is derived from— (i) sugar, malt or malt substitute, tea, or coffee, and (ii) not more than 20 percent other wholesome ingredients. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 927 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 28, 2019 Mr. Portman (for himself and Mr. Brown ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To amend the National Aviation Heritage Act to reauthorize the National Aviation Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Aviation Heritage Area Reauthorization Act . 2. Reauthorization of the National Aviation Heritage Area Section 512 of the National Aviation Heritage Act ( 54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 108–447 ; 118 Stat. 3367) is amended by striking on the date and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting on September 30, 2026. .
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 929 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of North Carolina.

1. Judicial districts of North Carolina (a) In general Section 113 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking and Wilson and and inserting Wilson, those portions of Hoke, Moore, Scotland, and Richmond counties encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall, and ; and (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Middle district The Middle District comprises the counties of Alamance, Cabarrus, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham (excluding that portion of Durham County encompassing the Federal Correctional Institution, Butner, North Carolina), Forsyth, Guilford, Hoke (excluding that portion of Hoke County encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Lee, Montgomery, Moore (excluding that portion of Moore County encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond (excluding that portion of Richmond County encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Rockingham, Rowan, Scotland (excluding that portion of Scotland County encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Stanly, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin. . (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to any action commenced or pending in any judicial district of North Carolina before the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the Senate July 30, 2019. Secretary
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 929 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 28, 2019 Mr. Tillis (for himself and Mr. Burr ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of North Carolina.

1. Judicial districts of North Carolina (a) In general Section 113 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking and Wilson and and inserting Wilson, those portions of Hoke, Moore, Scotland, and Richmond counties encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall, and ; and (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Middle district The Middle District comprises the counties of Alamance, Cabarrus, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham (excluding that portion of Durham County encompassing the Federal Correctional Institution, Butner, North Carolina), Forsyth, Guilford, Hoke (excluding that portion of Hoke County encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Lee, Montgomery, Moore (excluding that portion of Moore County encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond (excluding that portion of Richmond County encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Rockingham, Rowan, Scotland (excluding that portion of Scotland County encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Stanly, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin. . (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to any action commenced or pending in any judicial district of North Carolina before the date of enactment of this Act.
IC 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 929 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 2, 2019 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of North Carolina.

1. Judicial districts of North Carolina (a) In general Section 113 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking and Wilson and and inserting Wilson, those portions of Hoke, Moore, Scotland, and Richmond counties encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall, and ; and (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Middle district The Middle District comprises the counties of Alamance, Cabarrus, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham (excluding that portion of Durham County encompassing the Federal Correctional Institution, Butner, North Carolina), Forsyth, Guilford, Hoke (excluding that portion of Hoke County encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Lee, Montgomery, Moore (excluding that portion of Moore County encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond (excluding that portion of Richmond County encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Rockingham, Rowan, Scotland (excluding that portion of Scotland County encompassing the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Camp Mackall), Stanly, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin. . (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to any action commenced or pending in any judicial district of North Carolina before the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the Senate July 30, 2019. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 930 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 28, 2019 Ms. Ernst (for herself and Mr. Gardner ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To allow women greater access to safe and effective contraception.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act . 2. Applications for non-prescription contraceptive drugs (a) Priority review of application The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall give priority review to any supplemental application submitted under section 505(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355(b) ) for a contraceptive drug, provided that— (1) the supplemental application is with respect to a drug intended for routine use; and (2) if the supplemental application is approved, with respect to individuals aged 18 and older, such drug would not be subject to section 503(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 353(b)(1) ). (b) Fee waiver The Secretary shall waive the fee under section 736(a)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 379h(a)(1) ) with respect to a supplemental application that receives priority review under subsection (a). (c) Over-the-Counter availability Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to individuals under age 18, a contraceptive drug that is eligible for priority review under subsection (a) shall be subject to section 503(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 353(b)(1) ), including after approval of the supplemental application as described in subsection (a)(2). 3. Empowering women to make their own health decisions (a) Repeal of tax on over-the-Counter medications (1) H SA s Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Such term and all that follows through the period. (2) Archer MSAs Subparagraph (A) of section 220(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Such term and all that follows through the period. (3) Health flexible spending arrangements and health reimbursement arrangements Section 106 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (f) and by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f). (4) Effective dates (A) Distributions from savings accounts The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. (B) Reimbursements The amendment made by paragraph (3) shall apply to expenses incurred with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. (b) Repeal of limitations on contributions to flexible spending accounts (1) In general Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (i). (2) Effective date The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 934 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 28, 2019 Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Paul ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To prohibit mandatory or compulsory checkoff programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act . 2. Prohibition on mandatory or compulsory checkoff programs (a) Definition of checkoff program The term checkoff program means a program to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to specific producers or brands, including a program carried out under any of the following: (1) The Cotton Research and Promotion Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2101 et seq.). (2) The Potato Research and Promotion Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2611 et seq.). (3) The Egg Research and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.). (4) The Beef Research and Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.). (5) The Wheat and Wheat Foods Research and Nutrition Education Act ( 7 U.S.C. 3401 et seq.). (6) The Floral Research and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.). (7) Subtitle B of the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 ( 7 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.). (8) The Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.). (9) The Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985 ( 7 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.). (10) The Watermelon Research and Promotion Act ( 7 U.S.C. 4901 et seq.). (11) The Pecan Promotion and Research Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6001 et seq.). (12) The Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.). (13) The Lime Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.). (14) The Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.). (15) The Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6401 et seq.). (16) The Fresh Cut Flowers and Fresh Cut Greens Promotion and Information Act of 1993 ( 7 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.). (17) The Sheep Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.). (18) Section 501 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 ( 7 U.S.C. 7401 ). (19) The Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 ( 7 U.S.C. 7411 et seq.). (20) The Canola and Rapeseed Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 7441 et seq.). (21) The National Kiwifruit Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 7461 et seq.). (22) The Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 7481 et seq.). (23) The Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 2000 ( 7 U.S.C. 7801 et seq.). (b) Prohibition No checkoff program shall be mandatory or compulsory. (c) Voluntary participation Producer participation in a checkoff program shall be voluntary at the point of sale.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 937 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 28, 2019 Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Commerce to require institutions of higher education and other research facilities to obtain deemed export licenses for foreign nationals conducting scientific research at such institutions and facilities, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting American Technologies Act of 2019 . 2. Requirement to obtain deemed export licenses for certain foreign nationals conducting scientific research (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise the Export Administration Regulations to require an entity described in subsection (b) to obtain a deemed export license before allowing a foreign national described in subsection (c) access to technology controlled under the Export Administration Regulations for export to the country of nationality of the foreign national. (b) Entities described An entity described in this subsection is— (1) an institution of higher education in the United States; or (2) any public or private entity that conducts scientific research at a facility in the United States. (c) Foreign nationals described A foreign national is described in this subsection if the foreign national— (1) is a student at, or employed by, an entity described in subsection (b); and (2) conducts scientific research for the entity. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Deemed export license The term deemed export license means a license for a release in the United States of technology or source code described in section 734.13(b) of the Export Administration Regulations (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act). (2) Export Administration Regulations The term Export Administration Regulations means subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (3) Foreign national The term foreign national means an individual who is a national (as defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 )) of a country other than the United States. (4) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002 ). (5) Technology The term technology has the meaning given that term in section 772.1 of the Export Administration Regulations (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act).
116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 939 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To establish limitations regarding Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act or the CONFUCIUS Act . 2. Restrictions on Confucius Institutes (a) Definition In this section, the term Confucius Institute means a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. (b) Restrictions on Confucius Institutes An institution of higher education or other postsecondary educational institution (referred to in this section as an institution ) shall not be eligible to receive Federal funds from the Department of Education (except funds under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.) or other Department of Education funds that are provided directly to students) unless the institution ensures that any contract or agreement between the institution and a Confucius Institute includes clear provisions that— (1) protect academic freedom at the institution; (2) prohibit the application of any foreign law on any campus of the institution; and (3) grant full managerial authority of the Confucius Institute to the institution, including full control over what is being taught, the activities carried out, the research grants that are made, and who is employed at the Confucius Institute.

Passed the Senate June 10, 2020. Secretary
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 939 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 28, 2019 Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To establish limitations regarding Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act or the CONFUCIUS Act . 2. Restrictions on Confucius Institutes (a) Definition In this section, the term Confucius Institute means a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. (b) Restrictions on Confucius Institutes An institution of higher education or other postsecondary educational institution (referred to in this section as an institution ) shall not be eligible to receive Federal funds from the Department of Education (except funds under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.) or other Department of Education funds that are provided directly to students) unless the institution ensures that any contract or agreement between the institution and a Confucius Institute includes clear provisions that— (1) protect academic freedom at the institution; (2) prohibit the application of any foreign law on any campus of the institution; and (3) grant full managerial authority of the Confucius Institute to the institution, including full control over what is being taught, the activities carried out, the research grants that are made, and who is employed at the Confucius Institute.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 952 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 28, 2019 Mr. Cotton (for himself and Mr. Graham ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 . 2. Limitation on FCC authority (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term correctional facility means a jail, prison, penitentiary, or other correctional facility; and (3) the term jamming system — (A) means a system of radio signal generating and processing equipment and antennas designed to disrupt, prevent, interfere with, or jam a wireless communication into, from, or within a correctional facility; and (B) includes the components and functionality of a system described in subparagraph (A), such as— (i) antennas, cabling, and cable elements; (ii) the installation, interconnection, and operation of system elements, power levels, and radio frequencies carried on the cables or fed into antennas; (iii) the radiation pattern of the antennas; and (iv) the location and orientation of the antennas. (b) Restriction (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent— (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (2) Requirements With respect to a jamming system described in paragraph (1)— (A) the operation of the system shall be limited to the housing facilities of the correctional facility in which the system is located; (B) if the correctional facility that operates the system is a State correctional facility, the State that operates the correctional facility shall be responsible for funding the entire cost of the system, including the operation of the system; and (C) the correctional facility that operates the system shall— (i) before implementing the system, consult with local law enforcement agencies and other public safety officials in the area in which the facility is located; and (ii) submit to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons a notification regarding that operation.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 953 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 28, 2019 Mr. Daines 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 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula, Montana, as the Jeannette Rankin Post Office Building .

1. Jeannette Rankin Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula, Montana, shall be known and designated as the Jeannette Rankin 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 Jeannette Rankin Post Office Building .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 956 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 28, 2019 Mr. Merkley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the disclosure of all donations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Brighter Sunshine on Donations Act . 2. Requiring disclosure of all donations (a) Independent expenditures Section 304(c)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30104(c)(2)(C) ) is amended by striking which was made for the purpose of furthering an independent expenditure and inserting (without regard to whether such contribution was made for the purpose of furthering an independent expenditure) . (b) Electioneering communications Section 304(f)(2) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 30104(f)(2) ) is amended— (1) in the first sentence of subparagraph (E), by inserting (determined without regard to whether the contributions were made for the purpose of furthering an electioneering communication) after disclosure date , and (2) in subparagraph (F), by inserting (determined without regard to whether the contributions were made for the purpose of furthering an electioneering communication) after disclosure date .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 961 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 1, 2019 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Tester , Mr. King , and Ms. Harris ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2019 . 2. Increase in eligibility for credit (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 36B(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 400 percent and inserting 800 percent . (b) Applicable percentages (1) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 36B(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as follows the table headings is amended to read as follows: (A) Applicable percentage The applicable percentage for any taxable year shall be the percentage such that the applicable percentage for any taxpayer whose household income is within an income tier specified in the following table shall increase, on a sliding scale in a linear manner, from the initial premium percentage to the final premium percentage specified in such table for such income tier: In the case of household income (expressed as a percent of poverty line) within the following income tier: The initial premium percentage is— The final premium percentage is— Up to 133 percent 1.75 2.0 133 percent up to 150 percent 2.0 3.5 150 percent up to 200 percent 3.5 5.5 200 percent up to 250 percent 5.5 7.25 250 percent up to 300 percent 7.25 8.5 300 percent up to 400 percent 8.5 9.0 400 percent up to 550 percent 9.0 10.0 550 percent up to 700 percent 10.0 11.0 700 percent up to 800 percent 11.0 12.5. . (2) Conforming amendments relating to affordability of coverage (A) Subparagraph (C) of section 36B(c)(2) of such Code is amended by striking clause (iv). (B) Paragraph (4) of section 36B(c) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (F). (c) Limitation on recapture Clause (i) of section 36B(f)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking 400 percent and inserting 800 percent ; (2) by striking the period at the end of the last row of the table; and (3) by adding at the end of the table the following new rows: At least 400 percent but less than 600 percent $3,500  At least 600 percent but less than 800 percent $4,500. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 962 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 1, 2019 Mr. Sanders (for himself, Ms. Harris , Ms. Warren , and Mrs. Gillibrand ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To provide funding for federally qualified health centers and the National Health Service Corps.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2019 . 2. Community health center program (a) In general Section 10503(b)(1) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254b–2(b)(1) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (G) $6,189,174,200 for fiscal year 2020; (H) $6,808,091,620 for fiscal year 2021; (I) $7,488,900,782 for fiscal year 2022; (J) $8,237,790,860 for fiscal year 2023; and (K) $9,061,569,946 for fiscal year 2024; and . (b) Capital projects In addition to amounts otherwise appropriated under section 10503(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254b–2(b) ), there is authorized to be appropriated, and there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the community health centers program under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254b ) for capital projects, $4,600,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2020 through 2024. (c) Availability of funds Amounts appropriated under this section shall remain available until expended. 3. National Health Service Corps (a) In general Section 10503(b)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254b–2(b)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (G) $850,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; (H) $935,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; (I) $1,028,500,000 for fiscal year 2022; (J) $1,131,350,000 for fiscal year 2023; and (K) $1,244,485,000 for fiscal year 2024. . (b) Limitation Amounts otherwise appropriated for National Health Service Corps may not be reduced as a result of the appropriations made under this section.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 963 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 1, 2019 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Tillis , and Mr. Schumer ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for the registration of marks consisting of the flag, coat of arms, or other official insignia of the United States, any State or municipality, or any foreign nation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Licensing Access for Governments Act of 2019 or the FLAG Act of 2019 . 2. Registration of certain marks consisting of flags, coats of arms, or other insignia Section 2(b) of the Act entitled An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes , approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the Trademark Act of 1946 or the Lanham Act ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1052(b) ), is amended by inserting except by written consent of the competent authority after simulation thereof .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 964 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 1, 2019 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Casey , Mr. Reed , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hassan , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Tester , Mr. Kaine , Mr. King , Ms. Harris , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Murphy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to improve cost-sharing subsidies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Marketplace Certainty Act . 2. Enhancements for reduced cost-sharing (a) Modification of amount (1) In general Section 1402(c)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended to read as follows: (2) Additional reduction The Secretary shall establish procedures under which the issuer of a qualified health plan to which this section applies shall further reduce cost-sharing under the plan in a manner sufficient to— (A) in the case of an eligible insured whose household income is not less than 100 percent but not more than 200 percent of the poverty line for a family of the size involved, increase the plan’s share of the total allowed costs of benefits provided under the plan to 95 percent of such costs; (B) in the case of an eligible insured whose household income is more than 200 percent but not more than 300 percent of the poverty line for a family of the size involved, increase the plan’s share of the total allowed costs of benefits provided under the plan to 90 percent of such costs; and (C) in the case of an eligible insured whose household income is more than 300 percent but not more than 400 percent of the poverty line for a family of the size involved, increase the plan’s share of the total allowed costs of benefits provided under the plan to 85 percent of such costs. . (2) Conforming amendment Clause (i) of section 1402(c)(1)(B) of such Act is amended to read as follows: (i) In general The Secretary shall ensure the reduction under this paragraph shall not result in an increase in the plan’s share of the total allowed costs of benefits provided under the plan above— (I) 95 percent in the case of an eligible insured described in paragraph (2)(A); (II) 90 percent in the case of an eligible insured described in paragraph (2)(B); and (III) 85 percent in the case of an eligible insured described in paragraph (2)(C). . (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to plan years beginning after December 31, 2019. (b) Funding Section 1402 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Funding Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary for payments under this section. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 970 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 1, 2019 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Wicker , and Mr. King ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019 . 2. National Health Service Corps; participation of physical therapists in loan repayment program (a) Mission of corps; definition of primary health services Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D) ) is amended by striking or mental health, and inserting mental health, or physical therapy, . (b) Loan repayment program Section 338B of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254l–1 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) an adequate supply of physical therapists, including physical therapists for the prevention, treatment, or management of pain for individuals with substance use disorders, or at risk of developing a substance use disorder; and ; (2) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking , or be certified and inserting ; be certified ; and (ii) by inserting before the semicolon the following: ; or have a doctoral or master's degree in physical therapy ; (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting physical therapy, after mental health, ; and (C) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by inserting physical therapy, after dentistry, ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (i) Eligibility To participate in other programs Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any health care professional who is eligible to participate in the program under this section from participating in any other loan repayment program established by the Secretary for which such professional is eligible. .
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 971 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 1, 2019 Ms. Smith introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act . 2. Designating certain FEHBP-related services as excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act (a) In general Section 8905 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) In the event of a lapse in appropriations, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall designate any officer or employee who performs services relating to enrolling individuals in a health benefits plan under this chapter, or changing the enrollment of an individual already so enrolled due to a qualifying life event, as an excepted employee (as defined in section 1341(c) of title 31). . (b) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any lapse in appropriations beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 973 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 1, 2019 Ms. Smith introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to continue supplemental dental and vision benefits and long-term care insurance coverage for Federal employees affected by a Government shutdown, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring FEDVIP and FLTCIP Coverage During Shutdowns Act . 2. Continuing supplemental dental and vision benefits and long-term care insurance coverage during a Government shutdown (a) In general Subpart G of part III of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 8956, by adding at the end the following: (d) With respect to an employee enrolled in a dental benefits plan under this chapter who is placed in a nonpay status because of a lapse in appropriations, the coverage under the dental benefits plan shall continue during the lapse in appropriations and may not be cancelled as a result of nonpayment of premiums or other periodic charges due to the lapse in appropriations. ; (2) in section 8986, by adding at the end the following: (d) With respect to an employee enrolled in a vision benefits plan under this chapter who is placed in a nonpay status because of a lapse in appropriations, the coverage under the vision benefits plan shall continue during the lapse in appropriations and may not be cancelled as a result of nonpayment of premiums or other periodic charges due to the lapse in appropriations. ; and (3) in section 9003, by adding at the end the following: (e) Effect of Government shutdown With respect to an employee or member of the uniformed services enrolled under a master contract for long-term care insurance under this chapter who is placed in a nonpay status because of a lapse in appropriations, coverage under the master contract shall continue during the lapse in appropriations and may not be cancelled as a result of nonpayment of premiums or other periodic charges due to the lapse in appropriations. . (b) Regulations The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations under which premiums for supplemental dental, supplemental vision, or long-term care insurance under chapter 89A, 89B, or 90 (respectively) of title 5, United States Code, (as amended by subsection (a)) that are unpaid by an employee or member of the uniformed services (as the case may be), as a result of that employee or member being placed in a nonpay status because of a lapse in appropriations, are paid to the applicable carrier from back pay made available to the employee or member as soon as practicable upon the end of the lapse in appropriations. (c) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any contract for supplemental dental, supplemental vision, or long-term care insurance under chapter 89A, 89B, or 90 (respectively) of title 5, United States Code, entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 974 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 1, 2019 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Ms. Harris ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To modify the authorized uses of certain property conveyed by the United States in Los Angeles, California.

1. Modification of authorized uses of certain property conveyed by the United States in Los Angeles, California (a) In general Section 2 of Public Law 85–236 (71 Stat. 517) is amended in the first sentence by inserting after for other military purposes the following: and for purposes of meeting the needs of the homeless (as that term is defined in section 103 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11302 )) . (b) Modification of use (1) Application The State of California shall submit to the Administrator of General Services an application for use of the property conveyed by section 2 of Public Law 85–236 for purposes of meeting the needs of the homeless in accordance with the amendment made by subsection (a). (2) Review of application Not later than 60 days after the date of receipt of an application pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall jointly determine whether the use of the property described in the application is a use for purposes of meeting the needs of the homeless. (3) Modification of instrument of conveyance If the Administrator and the Secretary jointly determine that the use of the property described in the application is for purposes of meeting the needs of the homeless, the Administrator shall execute and record in the appropriate office an instrument of modification of the deed of conveyance executed pursuant to Public Law 85–236 in order to authorize such use of the property. The instrument shall include such additional terms and conditions as the Administrator considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 978 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 2, 2019 Mr. Portman (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Brown , Mr. Cassidy , and Mr. Menendez ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the work opportunity credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Jobs Act . 2. Work opportunity credit made permanent (a) In general Section 51(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraphs (4) and (5). (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2019.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 986 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 2, 2019 Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Cotton ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To release to the State of Arkansas a reversionary interest in Camp Joseph T. Robinson.

1. Release of reversionary interest The United States releases to the State of Arkansas the reversionary interest described in sections 2 and 3 of the Act entitled An Act authorizing the transfer of part of Camp Joseph T. Robinson to the State of Arkansas , approved June 30, 1950 (64 Stat. 311, chapter 429), in and to the surface estate of the land constituting Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas, which lies in a part of section 35, township 3 north, range 12 west, Pulaski County, Arkansas, consisting of approximately 141.52 acres.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 988 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 2, 2019 Mrs. Capito (for herself and Mr. Tester ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and MA–PD organizations under the Medicare program from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act . 2. Prohibiting Medicare PDP sponsors and MA–PD organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (a) In general Section 1860D–12(b)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–112(b)(4)(A) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) Prohibiting retroactive reductions in payments on clean claims Each contract entered into with a PDP sponsor under this part with respect to a prescription drug plan offered by such sponsor shall provide that after the date of receipt of a clean claim submitted by a pharmacy, the PDP sponsor (or an agent of the PDP sponsor) may not retroactively reduce payment on such claim directly or indirectly through aggregated effective rate or otherwise except in the case such claim is found to not be a clean claim (such as in the case of a claim lacking required substantiating documentation) during the course of a routine audit as permitted pursuant to written agreement between the PDP sponsor (or such an agent) and such pharmacy. The previous sentence shall not prohibit any retroactive increase in payment to a pharmacy pursuant to a written agreement between a PDP sponsor (or an agent of such sponsor) and such pharmacy. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2020.
II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 991 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 2, 2019 Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Ms. Stabenow ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of Social Security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Child Protection Act of 2019 . 2. Reissuance of Social Security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised (a) In general Section 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(B) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and (2) by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clause: (iii) In any case in which a Social Security account number has been issued to a child who has not attained the age of 14 pursuant to subclause (IV) or (V) of clause (i) and it is demonstrated by evidence, as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security, and submitted under penalty of perjury to the Commissioner by a parent or guardian of the child that in the course of transmission of the social security card to the child, the confidentiality of such number has been compromised by reason of theft of such social security card, the Commissioner shall issue a new Social Security account number to such child and make note in the records maintained with respect to such child of the pertinent information received by the Commissioner regarding the theft of the social security card. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 995 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend title XXIX of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program under such title relating to lifespan respite care.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019 . 2. Reauthorization of lifespan respite care program (a) Data collection and reporting Section 2904 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300ii–3 ) is amended to read as follows: 2904. Data collection and reporting (a) In general Each State agency awarded a grant or cooperative agreement under section 2902 shall report such data, information, and metrics as the Secretary may require for purposes of— (1) evaluating State programs and activities funded pursuant to such grant or cooperative agreement, including any results pursuant to section 2902(d)(2)(B)(xii); and (2) identifying effective programs and activities funded pursuant to section 2902. (b) Report Not later than October 1, 2023, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives regarding the outcomes of the programs and activities funded pursuant to section 2902, including any effective programs and activities identified. . (b) Funding Section 2905 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300ii–4 ) is amended by striking title and all that follows through the period and inserting title, $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through fiscal year 2024. .

Passed the Senate February 24, 2020. Secretary