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Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the Blue Campaign to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking. The campaign shall provide guidance and training to appropriate DHS personnel and other law enforcement personnel regarding: programs to help identify instances of human trafficking; the types of information that should be collected and recorded in information technology systems utilized by DHS to help identify individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking; systematic and routine information sharing within DHS and among law enforcement agencies regarding such individuals and patterns and practices of human trafficking; techniques to identify suspected trafficking victims along the U.S. border and at airport security checkpoints; methods to be used to train Transportation Security Administration employees to identify trafficking victims and to serve as a liaison and resource regarding trafficking prevention to appropriate state, local, and private sector aviation workers and the traveling public; utilizing resources to educate partners and stakeholders and to increase public awareness of human trafficking; and leveraging partnerships with governmental, nongovernmental, and private organizations to raise such awareness. (Sec. 3) DHS shall: (1) ensure the integration of information technology systems utilized within DHS to record and track information regarding individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking; and (2) report to Congress describing the status and effectiveness of, and providing recommendation regarding the appropriate DHS office for, such campaign.
Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017


Summary: Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill reauthorizes 14 temporary bankruptcy judgeships in specified judicial districts in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Puerto Rico, Virginia, Nevada, and North Carolina. (Sec. 3) It authorizes the appointment of four additional temporary bankruptcy judges in Delaware, Florida, and Michigan. (Sec. 4) The bill amends the federal judicial code to increase the quarterly fee imposed on certain chapter 11 (reorganization) debtors. Specifically, if the balance in the U.S. Trustee System Fund is less than $200 million, then a debtor with total quarterly disbursements of $1 million or more must pay a quarterly fee equal to $250,000 or 1% of disbursements, whichever is less. It also specifies that for FY2018-FY2022, 98% of the quarterly fees collected must be deposited as offsetting collections to the U.S. Trustee System Fund and 2% must be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. (Sec. 5) This section amends the federal bankruptcy code to include an unsecured claim by a governmental unit (e.g., a tax claim by the Internal Revenue Service) resulting from the sale, transfer, exchange, or disposition of farming property in chapter 12 bankruptcy (family farmer or fisherman reorganization) proceedings. Such a claim that arises before a debtor's discharge, regardless of whether the claim is pre-petition or post-petition, must be treated as a pre-petition claim, is not entitled to priority status, must be provided for under the bankruptcy plan, and is dischargeable.
Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2017


Summary: Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill designates as the &quot;Alex Diekmann Peak&quot; the 9,765-foot peak located 2.2 miles west-northwest of Finger Mountain on the western boundary of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness in Montana.
Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2017

To make exclusive the authority of the Federal Government to regulate the labeling of products made in the United States and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2017 2. Exclusivity of Federal authority to regulate labeling of products made in the United States and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce Section 320933 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 ( 15 U.S.C. 45a (1) in the first sentence, by striking To the extent (a) In general To the extent ; (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Effect on State law The provisions of this section shall supersede any provisions of the law of any State relating to the extent to which a product is introduced, delivered for introduction, sold, advertised, or offered for sale in interstate or foreign commerce with a Made in the U.S.A. Made in America ; and (3) in the third sentence of subsection (a), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking Nothing in this section Except as provided in subsection (b), nothing in this section

Summary: Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2017 This bill amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to specify that&nbsp;the Federal Trade Commission's regulation of the labeling of products as "Made in the U.S.A." or "Made in America"&nbsp;supersedes any conflicting state laws.
Hack the Department of Homeland Security Act of 2017


Summary: Hack the Department of Homeland Security Act of 2017 or the Hack DHS Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish, within the Office of the Chief Information Officer, a bug bounty pilot program to minimize vulnerabilities to DHS Internet-facing information technology. A &quot;bug bounty program&quot; is a program under which an approved individual, organization, or company is temporarily authorized to identify and report vulnerabilities of Internet-facing information technology of DHS in exchange for compensation. Under such program, DHS shall: provide compensation for reports of previously unidentified security vulnerabilities within the websites, applications, and other DHS Internet-facing information technology that are accessible to the public; award a competitive contract tomanage the pilot program and for executing the remediation of vulnerabilities identified bythe program; designate mission-critical operations within DHS that should be excluded from the pilot program; consult with the Department of Justice on how to protect from prosecution approved individuals or entities who comply with the requirements of the program; develop an expeditious process for registration, background checks, and eligibility determinations for participation in the pilot program; and engage interested persons about the structure of the program. DHS must report to Congress on the program within 180 days of its completion.
Oregon Tribal Economic Development Act


Summary: Oregon Tribal Economic Development Act (Sec. 2) This bill allows the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, the Klamath Tribes, and the Burns Paiute Tribes to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or transfer their real property that is not held in trust by the United States.
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2017


Summary: National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. Those fellowships support the placement of graduate students in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources in positions within the executive and legislative branches. (Sec. 4) NOAA must establish priorities for the use of donations given for the National Sea Grant Program. (Sec. 5) The National Sea Grant Advisory Board must report to Congress regarding the state of the National Sea Grant Program every four years, rather than biennially. (Sec. 6) The National Sea Grant Program must consist of financial assistance for research, education, extension, training, technology transfer, public service, and certain other activities. (Sec.7)NOAA must notify Congress in writing at least 30 days before designating an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant college or sea grant institute.NOAA may not make such a designation if, before the end of the 30-day period, Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving the designation. (Sec. 8) An agency may appoint a recipient of a Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship to a federal position within two years after such recipient successfully completes a fellowship. (Sec. 9) The bill reauthorizes through FY2022 the National Sea Grant College Program and authorizes through FY2022 grants for university research on: (1) the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species; (2) oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks; (3) the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms; and (4) sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies. The bill also authorizes through FY2022 grants for: (1) fishery research and extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance existing core program funding; and (2) priority issues identified in the National Sea Grant Program's strategic plan.
Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to make certain strategic energy infrastructure projects eligible for certain loan guarantees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act 2. Strategic energy infrastructure projects Section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16513 (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking in subsection (d)) described in subsection (d) and strategic energy infrastructure meeting the criteria described in subsection (f)) (B) by adding at the end the following: (11) Strategic energy infrastructure meeting the criteria described in subsection (f). ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (f) Strategic Energy Infrastructure projects The Secretary may make guarantees under this section for any strategic energy infrastructure project that is a regional project— (1) that supports a more effective energy market performance due to the scale of the project, such as a project with the capacity to store and distribute greater than 100,000 barrels per day of hydrocarbon feedstock with a minimum gross heating value of 1,700 Btu per standard cubic foot; and (2) with the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the region in which the project is located. .

Summary: Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the Department of Energy's existing loan guarantee program to any strategic energy infrastructure project that is a regional project which supports a more effective energy market performance and that has the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the region in which the project is located.
Spoofing Prevention Act of 2017


Summary: Spoofing Prevention Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the prohibition against knowingly transmitting misleading or inaccurate caller identification information to apply to: (1) persons outside the United States if the recipient of the call is within the United States, and (2) text messages. Existing caller identification requirements that apply to calls made using a telecommunications service or IP-enabled voice service are revised to apply to: (1) services that furnish voice communications using resources from the North American Numbering Plan; and (2) transmissions from a telephone facsimile machine, computer, or other device to a telephone facsimile machine. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must collaborate with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to regularly update education materials that help consumers identify: (1) scams and fraudulent activity that rely upon misleading or inaccurate caller identification information, and (2) existing technologies that consumers can use to protect against such fraud. The Government Accountability Office must report on: (1) actions taken, or actions that could be taken, by the FCC or the FTC to combat the fraudulent provision of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information; and (2) any recommendations to combat the fraudulent provision of such information.
John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2017


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to reauthorize appropriations for FY2018-FY2021 for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for: (1) maintenance, repair, and security; and (2) capital projects. (Sec. 3) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the center should: (1) recognize 2018 as the 60th anniversary of the National Cultural Center Act (now known as the John. F. Kennedy Center Act), and (2) establish commemorative displays during such year honoring the history of such Act. The bill directs that a plaque be placed within the center that contains an inscription to commemorate such anniversary. The center must solicit private contributions for the plaque. (Sec. 4) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the center should: (1) recognize 2021 as the 50th anniversary of its opening, and (2) commemorate its mission as a national center for the performing arts and as a national memorial to President John. F. Kennedy. The center may create displays and programs that memorialize its opening in 1971 and its programmatic legacy.
Jobs for Our Heroes Act


Summary: Jobs for Our Heroes Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the FAST Act to require the medical professional who may perform a medical examination and provide a medical certificate for purposes of compliance with requirements for operation by a veteran of a commercial motor vehicle to be a "qualified examiner" who: is employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a medical professional; and is licensed, certified, or registered in a state to perform physical examinations. (Sec. 3) The bill applies commercial driver's license standards for former members of the Armed Forces or reserves to current members of the Armed Forces or reserves. The bill allows such covered individuals who have experience in driving vehicles similar to a commercial motor vehicle while serving in the Armed Forces or reserves to apply for an exemption from all or a portion of federal commercial motor vehicle driving test requirements.
Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2017

To amend section 21 of the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2017 2. Duties of small business development center counselors (a) Cyber training Section 21 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 648 (o) Cyber strategy training for small business development centers (1) Definitions In this subsection— (A) the term cyber strategy (B) the term lead small business development center (2) Certification program The Administrator shall establish a cyber counseling program, or designate an existing program, under which the Administrator may certify the employees of lead small business development centers in providing cyber planning assistance to small business concerns. (3) Number of certified employees The Administrator shall ensure that the number of employees of each lead small business development center who are certified in providing cyber assistance is not less than the lesser of— (A) 5; or (B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. (4) Cyber strategy In carrying out paragraph (2), the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a)(3)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 (5) Reimbursement for certification (A) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business center in providing cyber planning assistance under the program established under paragraph (2). (B) Limitation The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year. . (b) Implementation Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall implement paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of section 21(o) of the Small Business Act, as added by subsection (a).

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Small Business Act&nbsp;to require the Small Business Administration to establish a program for certifying employees of small business development centers to provide cybersecurity planning assistance to small businesses.
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017

To reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017 2. Reauthorization of diesel emissions reduction program Section 797(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16137(a) 2016 2022 3. Recognizing differences in diesel vehicle, engine, equipment, and fleet use (a) National grant, rebate, and loan programs Section 792(c)(4)(D) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16132(c)(4)(D) , recognizing differences in typical vehicle, engine, equipment, and fleet use throughout the United States (b) State grant, rebate, and loan programs Section 793(b)(1) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16133(b)(1) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (D) the recognition, for purposes of implementing this section, of differences in typical vehicle, engine, equipment, and fleet use throughout the United States, including expected useful life; and . 4. Reallocation of unused State funds Section 793(c)(2)(C) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16133(c)(2)(C) to each remaining this paragraph to carry out section 792

Summary: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017 This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize through FY2022 a diesel emissions reduction program. The program authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide grants, rebates, or loans for reducing diesel emissions from certain diesel vehicles or fleets by retrofitting or replacing their engines. The bill modifies requirements governing how the EPA must prioritize projects when providing grants, rebates, and loans. Specifically, the EPA must recognize differences in how vehicles, engines, equipment, and fleets are used across the country as it prioritizes projects that include certified engine configurations, verified technologies, or emerging technologies that have a long expected useful life. Under current law, the EPA must use a certain percentage of the funds made available for the program to support state administered programs for reducing diesel emissions. If a state does not quality for funds, then the funds for the unqualified state must be reallocated to qualified states. This bill requires the funds for the unqualified state to be reallocated to the national diesel emissions reduction program.
No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act


Summary: No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Transportation to disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses such a vehicle in committing a felony involving a severe form of human trafficking.
Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act


Summary: Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to designate an official to: (1) coordinate human trafficking prevention efforts across DOT modal administrations and with other federal agencies, and (2) take into account the unique challenges of combating human trafficking within different transportation modes. (Sec. 3) The bill expands the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's outreach and education program and DOT's commercial driver's license financial assistance program to include activities for the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking. (Sec. 5) DOT shall establish an advisory committee on human trafficking. The committee shall: (1) make recommendations on actions DOT can take to help combat human trafficking, and (2) develop recommended best practices for states and state and local transportation stakeholders in combating human trafficking.
Small Business Relief From Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2017

To amend the Small Business Act to ensure small businesses affected by the onset of transmissible diseases are eligible for disaster relief. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Relief From Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2017 2. Definitions (a) In general Section 3(k)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(k)(2) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (C), striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) communicable diseases for which the Federal Government issues a travel alert or travel warning. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to a communicable disease— (1) for which the Federal Government issues a travel alert or travel warning before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the effects of which are experienced on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Small Business Relief from Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Small Business Act to expand the definition of a &quot;disaster&quot; for which the Small Business Administration may provide disaster loans to small business concerns to include communicable diseases for which the federal government issues a travel alert or travel warning.