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PERMITTING THE FLAG TO BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A FIRST RESPONDER SERVING IN THE LINE OF DUTY

DEFINITIONS

SPECIAL DISASTER-RELATED RULES FOR USE OF RETIREMENT FUNDS

EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS AFFECTED BY CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

ADDITIONAL DISASTER-RELATED TAX RELIEF PROVISIONS

TAX RELIEF FOR HURRICANES HARVEY, IRMA, AND MARIA

HURRICANE MARIA RELIEF FOR PUERTO RICO AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS MEDICAID PROGRAMS

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION

DESIGNATION IN SENATE

Each amount appropriated or made available by this subdivision is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year involved.

No part of any appropriation contained in this subdivision shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein.

Unless otherwise provided for by this subdivision, the additional amounts appropriated by this subdivision to appropriations accounts shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts for fiscal year 2018.

Each amount designated in this subdivision by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall be available (or rescinded or transferred, if applicable) only if the President subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits such designations to the Congress.

For purposes of this subdivision, the consequences or impacts of any hurricane shall include damages caused by the storm at any time during the entirety of its duration as a cyclone, as defined by the National Hurricane Center.

Any amount appropriated by this subdivision, designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and subsequently so designated by the President, and transferred pursuant to transfer authorities provided by this subdivision shall retain such designation.

The terms and conditions applicable to the funds provided in this subdivision, including those provided by this title, shall also apply to the funds made available in division B of Public Law 115–56 and in division A of Public Law 115–72.

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Any agency or department provided funding in excess of $3,000,000,000 by this subdivision, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Corps of Engineers, is directed to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate regarding its efforts to provide adequate resources and technical assistance for small, low-income communities affected by natural disasters.

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AMENDMENTS TO THE BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT OF 1985

BALANCES ON THE PAYGO SCORECARDS

AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET RESOLUTION IN THE SENATE

AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET RESOLUTION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EXERCISE OF RULEMAKING POWERS

CUSTOMS USER FEES

AVIATION SECURITY SERVICE FEES

EXTENSION OF CERTAIN IMMIGRATION FEES

STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE DRAWDOWN

ELIMINATION OF SURPLUS FUNDS OF FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS

REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENTS

TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT

DEFINITIONS

ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE

FUNDING

CONSIDERATION OF JOINT COMMITTEE BILL IN THE SENATE

DEFINITIONS

ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE

FUNDING

CONSIDERATION OF JOINT COMMITTEE BILL IN THE SENATE

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AMENDMENT OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986

EXTENSION OF EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME OF DISCHARGE OF QUALIFIED PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE INDEBTEDNESS

EXTENSION OF MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS TREATED AS QUALIFIED RESIDENCE INTEREST

EXTENSION OF ABOVE-THE-LINE DEDUCTION FOR QUALIFIED TUITION AND RELATED EXPENSES

EXTENSION OF INDIAN EMPLOYMENT TAX CREDIT

EXTENSION OF RAILROAD TRACK MAINTENANCE CREDIT

EXTENSION OF MINE RESCUE TEAM TRAINING CREDIT

EXTENSION OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN RACE HORSES AS 3-YEAR PROPERTY

EXTENSION OF 7-YEAR RECOVERY PERIOD FOR MOTORSPORTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEXES

EXTENSION OF ACCELERATED DEPRECIATION FOR BUSINESS PROPERTY ON AN INDIAN RESERVATION

EXTENSION OF ELECTION TO EXPENSE MINE SAFETY EQUIPMENT

EXTENSION OF SPECIAL EXPENSING RULES FOR CERTAIN PRODUCTIONS

EXTENSION OF DEDUCTION ALLOWABLE WITH RESPECT TO INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DOMESTIC PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES IN PUERTO RICO

EXTENSION OF SPECIAL RULE RELATING TO QUALIFIED TIMBER GAIN

EXTENSION OF EMPOWERMENT ZONE TAX INCENTIVES

EXTENSION OF AMERICAN SAMOA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CREDIT

EXTENSION OF CREDIT FOR NONBUSINESS ENERGY PROPERTY

EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF CREDIT FOR RESIDENTIAL ENERGY PROPERTY

EXTENSION OF CREDIT FOR NEW QUALIFIED FUEL CELL MOTOR VEHICLES

EXTENSION OF CREDIT FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE REFUELING PROPERTY

EXTENSION OF CREDIT FOR 2-WHEELED PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES

EXTENSION OF SECOND GENERATION BIOFUEL PRODUCER CREDIT

EXTENSION OF BIODIESEL AND RENEWABLE DIESEL INCENTIVES

EXTENSION OF PRODUCTION CREDIT FOR INDIAN COAL FACILITIES

EXTENSION OF CREDITS WITH RESPECT TO FACILITIES PRODUCING ENERGY FROM CERTAIN RENEWABLE RESOURCES

EXTENSION OF CREDIT FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT NEW HOMES

EXTENSION AND PHASEOUT OF ENERGY CREDIT

EXTENSION OF SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR SECOND GENERATION BIOFUEL PLANT PROPERTY

EXTENSION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS DEDUCTION

EXTENSION OF SPECIAL RULE FOR SALES OR DISPOSITIONS TO IMPLEMENT FERC OR STATE ELECTRIC RESTRUCTURING POLICY FOR QUALIFIED ELECTRIC UTILITIES

EXTENSION OF EXCISE TAX CREDITS RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE FUELS

EXTENSION OF OIL SPILL LIABILITY TRUST FUND FINANCING RATE

MODIFICATIONS OF CREDIT FOR PRODUCTION FROM ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER FACILITIES

AMENDMENT OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986

MODIFICATIONS TO RUM COVER OVER

EXTENSION OF WAIVER OF LIMITATIONS WITH RESPECT TO EXCLUDING FROM GROSS INCOME AMOUNTS RECEIVED BY WRONGFULLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS

INDIVIDUALS HELD HARMLESS ON IMPROPER LEVY ON RETIREMENT PLANS

MODIFICATION OF USER FEE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLMENT AGREEMENTS

FORM 1040SR FOR SENIORS

ATTORNEYS FEES RELATING TO AWARDS TO WHISTLEBLOWERS

CLARIFICATION OF WHISTLEBLOWER AWARDS

CLARIFICATION REGARDING EXCISE TAX BASED ON INVESTMENT INCOME OF PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

EXCEPTION FROM PRIVATE FOUNDATION EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDING TAX FOR INDEPENDENTLY-OPERATED PHILANTHROPIC BUSINESS HOLDINGS

RULE OF CONSTRUCTION FOR CRAFT BEVERAGE MODERNIZATION AND TAX REFORM

SIMPLIFICATION OF RULES REGARDING RECORDS, STATEMENTS, AND RETURNS

MODIFICATION OF RULES GOVERNING HARDSHIP DISTRIBUTIONS

MODIFICATION OF RULES RELATING TO HARDSHIP WITHDRAWALS FROM CASH OR DEFERRED ARRANGEMENTS

OPPORTUNITY ZONES RULE FOR PUERTO RICO

TAX HOME OF CERTAIN CITIZENS OR RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES LIVING ABROAD

TREATMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONS FOR RETURNS RELATING TO PAYMENTS MADE IN SETTLEMENT OF PAYMENT CARD AND THIRD PARTY NETWORK TRANSACTIONS

REPEAL OF SHIFT IN TIME OF PAYMENT OF CORPORATE ESTIMATED TAXES

ENHANCEMENT OF CARBON DIOXIDE SEQUESTRATION CREDIT

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FUNDING EXTENSION OF THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2027

EXTENSION OF PEDIATRIC QUALITY MEASURES PROGRAM

EXTENSION OF OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT PROGRAM

EXTENSION OF WORK GPCI FLOOR

REPEAL OF MEDICARE PAYMENT CAP FOR THERAPY SERVICES; LIMITATION TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE THERAPY

MEDICARE AMBULANCE SERVICES

EXTENSION OF INCREASED INPATIENT HOSPITAL PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT FOR CERTAIN LOW-VOLUME HOSPITALS

EXTENSION OF THE MEDICARE-DEPENDENT HOSPITAL (MDH) PROGRAM

EXTENSION OF FUNDING FOR QUALITY MEASURE ENDORSEMENT, INPUT, AND SELECTION; REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

EXTENSION OF FUNDING OUTREACH AND ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PROGRAMS; STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

EXTENSION OF HOME HEALTH RURAL ADD-ON

EXTENDING THE INDEPENDENCE AT HOME DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

EXPANDING ACCESS TO HOME DIALYSIS THERAPY

PROVIDING CONTINUED ACCESS TO MEDICARE ADVANTAGE SPECIAL NEEDS PLANS FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

ADAPTING BENEFITS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHRONICALLY ILL MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ENROLLEES

EXPANDING SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHRONICALLY ILL MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ENROLLEES

INCREASING CONVENIENCE FOR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ENROLLEES THROUGH TELEHEALTH

PROVIDING ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS THE ABILITY TO EXPAND THE USE OF TELEHEALTH

EXPANDING THE USE OF TELEHEALTH FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH STROKE

PROVIDING FLEXIBILITY FOR BENEFICIARIES TO BE PART OF AN ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION

ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO CARE COORDINATION UNDER ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS

GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON LONGITUDINAL COMPREHENSIVE CARE PLANNING SERVICES UNDER MEDICARE PART B

GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON IMPROVING MEDICATION SYNCHRONIZATION

GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON IMPACT OF OBESITY DRUGS ON PATIENT HEALTH AND SPENDING

HHS STUDY AND REPORT ON LONG-TERM RISK FACTORS FOR CHRONIC CONDITIONS AMONG MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES

PROVIDING PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS WITH PARTS A AND B CLAIMS DATA TO PROMOTE THE APPROPRIATE USE OF MEDICATIONS AND IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES

HOME INFUSION THERAPY SERVICES TEMPORARY TRANSITIONAL PAYMENT

ORTHOTIST'S AND PROSTHETIST'S CLINICAL NOTES AS PART OF THE PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD

INDEPENDENT ACCREDITATION FOR DIALYSIS FACILITIES AND ASSURANCE OF HIGH QUALITY SURVEYS

MODERNIZING THE APPLICATION OF THE STARK RULE UNDER MEDICARE

MAKING PERMANENT THE REMOVAL OF THE RENTAL CAP FOR DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT UNDER MEDICARE WITH RESPECT TO SPEECH GENERATING DEVICES

INCREASED CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND INCREASED SENTENCES FOR FEDERAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM FRAUD AND ABUSE

REDUCING THE VOLUME OF FUTURE EHR-RELATED SIGNIFICANT HARDSHIP REQUESTS

STRENGTHENING RULES IN CASE OF COMPETITION FOR DIABETIC TESTING STRIPS

EXTENSION FOR FAMILY-TO-FAMILY HEALTH INFORMATION CENTERS

EXTENSION FOR SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE EDUCATION

EXTENSION FOR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY EDUCATION

CONTINUING EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM

CONTINUING TO DEMONSTRATE RESULTS TO HELP FAMILIES

REVIEWING STATEWIDE NEEDS TO TARGET RESOURCES

IMPROVING THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESS IN HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES

OPTION TO FUND EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING ON A PAY FOR OUTCOME BASIS

DATA EXCHANGE STANDARDS FOR IMPROVED INTEROPERABILITY

ALLOCATION OF FUNDS

EXTENSION OF HEALTH WORKFORCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS

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FOSTER CARE PREVENTION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

FOSTER CARE MAINTENANCE PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH PARENTS IN A LICENSED RESIDENTIAL FAMILY-BASED TREATMENT FACILITY FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE

TITLE IV–E PAYMENTS FOR EVIDENCE-BASED KINSHIP NAVIGATOR PROGRAMS

ELIMINATION OF TIME LIMIT FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION SERVICES WHILE IN FOSTER CARE AND PERMITTING TIME-LIMITED FAMILY REUNIFICATION SERVICES WHEN A CHILD RETURNS HOME FROM FOSTER CARE

REDUCING BUREAUCRACY AND UNNECESSARY DELAYS WHEN PLACING CHILDREN IN HOMES ACROSS STATE LINES

ENHANCEMENTS TO GRANTS TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE

REVIEWING AND IMPROVING LICENSING STANDARDS FOR PLACEMENT IN A RELATIVE FOSTER FAMILY HOME

DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE PLAN TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT FATALITIES

MODERNIZING THE TITLE AND PURPOSE OF TITLE IV–E

EFFECTIVE DATES

LIMITATION ON FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION FOR PLACEMENTS THAT ARE NOT IN FOSTER FAMILY HOMES

ASSESSMENT AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE NEED FOR PLACEMENT IN A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM

PROTOCOLS TO PREVENT INAPPROPRIATE DIAGNOSES

ADDITIONAL DATA AND REPORTS REGARDING CHILDREN PLACED IN A SETTING THAT IS NOT A FOSTER FAMILY HOME

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS AND CHECKS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REGISTRIES FOR ADULTS WORKING IN CHILD-CARE INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER GROUP CARE SETTINGS

EFFECTIVE DATES; APPLICATION TO WAIVERS

SUPPORTING AND RETAINING FOSTER FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN

EXTENSION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS

IMPROVEMENTS TO THE JOHN H. CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM AND RELATED PROVISIONS

REAUTHORIZING ADOPTION AND LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO DATA EXCHANGE STANDARDS TO IMPROVE PROGRAM COORDINATION

TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO STATE REQUIREMENT TO ADDRESS THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN

DELAY OF ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PHASE-IN

GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON STATE REINVESTMENT OF SAVINGS RESULTING FROM INCREASE IN ADOPTION ASSISTANCE

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SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNERSHIPS TO PAY FOR RESULTS

EXTENSION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS, AND TEACHING HEALTH CENTERS THAT OPERATE GME PROGRAMS

EXTENSION FOR SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAMS

HOME HEALTH PAYMENT REFORM

INFORMATION TO SATISFY DOCUMENTATION OF MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES

TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC LAW 114–10

EXPANDED ACCESS TO MEDICARE INTENSIVE CARDIAC REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

EXTENSION OF BLENDED SITE NEUTRAL PAYMENT RATE FOR CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL DISCHARGES; TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENT TO SITE NEUTRAL PAYMENT RATES

RECOGNITION OF ATTENDING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AS ATTENDING PHYSICIANS TO SERVE HOSPICE PATIENTS

EXTENSION OF ENFORCEMENT INSTRUCTION ON SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTPATIENT THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IN CRITICAL ACCESS AND SMALL RURAL HOSPITALS THROUGH 2017

ALLOWING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, AND CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS TO SUPERVISE CARDIAC, INTENSIVE CARDIAC, AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

TRANSITIONAL PAYMENT RULES FOR CERTAIN RADIATION THERAPY SERVICES UNDER THE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE

REPEAL OF THE INDEPENDENT PAYMENT ADVISORY BOARD

MODIFYING REDUCTIONS IN MEDICAID DSH ALLOTMENTS

THIRD PARTY LIABILITY IN MEDICAID AND CHIP

TREATMENT OF LOTTERY WINNINGS AND OTHER LUMP-SUM INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF INCOME ELIGIBILITY UNDER MEDICAID

REBATE OBLIGATION WITH RESPECT TO LINE EXTENSION DRUGS

MEDICAID IMPROVEMENT FUND

PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE

PAYMENT FOR OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES AND OUTPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES FURNISHED BY A THERAPY ASSISTANT

REDUCTION FOR NON-EMERGENCY ESRD AMBULANCE TRANSPORTS

HOSPITAL TRANSFER POLICY FOR EARLY DISCHARGES TO HOSPICE CARE

MEDICARE PAYMENT UPDATE FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES

MEDICARE PAYMENT UPDATE FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

PREVENTING THE ARTIFICIAL INFLATION OF STAR RATINGS AFTER THE CONSOLIDATION OF MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS OFFERED BY THE SAME ORGANIZATION

SUNSETTING EXCLUSION OF BIOSIMILARS FROM MEDICARE PART D COVERAGE GAP DISCOUNT PROGRAM

ADJUSTMENTS TO MEDICARE PART B AND PART D PREMIUM SUBSIDIES FOR HIGHER INCOME INDIVIDUALS

MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT FUND

CLOSING THE DONUT HOLE FOR SENIORS

MODERNIZING CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT FEES

INCREASING EFFICIENCY OF PRISON DATA REPORTING

PREVENTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH FUND

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BUDGETARY EFFECTS