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Child Health Outreach and Mentorship Program Act

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to allow for parent mentors to be eligible to receive outreach and enrollment grants under the Children’s Health Insurance Program under such title, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Health Outreach and Mentorship Program Act 2. Outreach and enrollment grants under CHIP (a) Extension and reauthorization (1) Extension Section 2113(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397mm(a) 2017 2023 (2) Reauthorization Section 2113(g) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397mm(a) $140,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2015 and $40,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2016 and 2017 $40,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2016 and 2017 and $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2023 (b) Making parent mentors eligible to receive grants Section 2113(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397mm(f) (1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (H) Parent mentors. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Parent mentor The term parent mentor (A) is a parent or guardian of at least one child who is an eligible child under this title or title XIX; and (B) is trained to assist families with children who have no health insurance coverage with respect to improving the social determinants of the health of such children, including by providing— (i) education about health insurance coverage, including, with respect to obtaining such coverage, eligibility criteria and application and renewal processes; (ii) assistance with completing and submitting applications for health insurance coverage; (iii) a liaison between families and representatives of State plans under title XIX or State child health plans under this title; (iv) guidance on identifying medical and dental homes and community pharmacies for children; and (v) assistance and referrals to successfully address social determinants of children’s health, including poverty, food insufficiency, and housing. .

Summary: Child Health Outreach and Mentorship Program Act This bill extends funding through FY2023 for specified outreach and enrollment grants&nbsp;under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Additionally, the bill expands the list of qualified grant recipients to include parent mentors.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 390 West 5th Street in San Bernardino, California, as the "Jack H. Brown Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 390 West 5th Street in San Bernardino, California, as the "Jack H. Brown Post Office Building."
High Risk Pool, No Reward Act of 2017

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to restrict Members of Congress who represent a State with a waiver approved under the amendments made by the American Health Care Act of 2017 to the same health insurance coverage as is available under such waiver to their constituents. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the High Risk Pool, No Reward Act of 2017 2. Restricting access of certain Members of Congress, who represent a State with an AHCA approved waiver, to health insurance coverage available under such waiver to their constituents Section 1312(d)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18032(d)(3) (1) in subparagraph (D)(i), by inserting except as provided in subparagraph (E), Notwithstanding any other provision of law, (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Coverage of Members of Congress consistent with AHCA State waivers In the case of a State that has a waiver approved and in effect under section 2701(b) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 136(a) of the American Health Care Act of 2017, for a purpose described in paragraph (1)(C) of such section 2701(b), a Member of Congress who represents such State or a district in the State— (i) is not eligible to receive coverage under any health benefits plan (or to receive any Government contribution regarding coverage under such plan) under chapter 89 (ii) is eligible to enroll in health insurance coverage in the individual market in the State under this Act and under such waiver (including, to the extent applicable, through a high-risk program that carries out the purpose described in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 2202(a) of the Social Security Act or a program established under section 2205 of such Act) in the same manner as the Member’s constituents who are eligible to enroll in such coverage. .

Summary: High Risk Pool, No Reward Act of 2017 This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&nbsp;to modify health&nbsp;insurance plan options for Members of Congress elected from a state that receives a federal waiver of the continuous coverage penalty under the American Health Care Act of 2017, if that bill is enacted. Such Members shall not be eligible for government health plans and shall be eligible for health insurance coverage in the individual market of that state.
No Carve Out for Congress Act of 2017

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to restrict Members of Congress who represent a State with an essential health benefits (EHB) waiver, approved under the amendments made by the American Health Care Act of 2017, to the lowest actuarial value health insurance coverage that is available under the waiver. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Carve Out for Congress Act of 2017 2. Restricting access of certain Members of Congress, who represent a State with an AHCA EHB approved waiver, to the lowest actuarial value health insurance coverage available under the waiver Section 1312(d)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18032(d)(3) (1) in subparagraph (D)(i), by inserting except as provided in subparagraph (E), Notwithstanding any other provision of law, (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Limiting coverage of Members of Congress in States with AHCA EHB waivers In the case of a State that has a waiver approved and in effect under section 2701(b) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 136(a) of the American Health Care Act of 2017, for the purpose described in paragraph (1)(B) of such section 2701(b) (relating to a waiver of essential health benefits), a Member of Congress who represents such State (or a district in the State)— (i) is not eligible, with respect to the Member’s services as a Member of Congress, to receive coverage under any health benefits plan under chapter 89 (ii) is eligible to enroll in health insurance coverage in the individual market in the State under this Act and under such waiver, but only in such coverage (offered in the area in which the Member resides) with the lowest actuarial value of all such coverage in such area at the time of enrollment (or reenrollment). .

Summary: No Carve Out for Congress Act of 2017 This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&nbsp;to modify health&nbsp;insurance plan options for Members of Congress elected from a state that receives a federal waiver of essential health benefits under the American Health Care Act of 2017, if that bill is enacted. Such Members shall not be eligible for government health plans and shall be eligible only for health insurance coverage with the lowest actuarial value (which is the&nbsp;plan that has&nbsp;the enrollee pay the highest percentage of cost sharing) in the individual market of that state.
Good for the Gander Act of 2017

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to restrict Members of Congress who represent a State with a premium age band waiver, approved under the amendments made by the American Health Care Act of 2017, to the highest age band premium for health insurance coverage that is available under the waiver. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Good for the Gander Act of 2017 2. Restricting access of certain Members of Congress, who represent a State with an AHCA approved premium age band waiver to the highest age band premium for health insurance coverage available under the waiver Section 1312(d)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18032(d)(3) (1) in subparagraph (D)(i), by inserting except as provided in subparagraph (E), Notwithstanding any other provision of law, (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Limiting coverage of Members of Congress representing States with an AHCA age band waiver In the case of a State that has a waiver approved and in effect under section 2701(b) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 136(a) of the American Health Care Act of 2017, for the purpose described in paragraph (1)(A) of such section 2701(b) (relating to a selection of a larger age band for premiums), a Member of Congress who represents such State (or a district in the State)— (i) is not eligible, with respect to the Member’s services as a Member of Congress, to receive coverage under any health benefits plan under chapter 89 (ii) is eligible to enroll in health insurance coverage in the individual market in the State under this Act and under such waiver, .

Summary: Good for the Gander Act of 2017 This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act&nbsp;to modify health&nbsp;insurance plan options for Members of Congress elected from a state that receives a federal waiver of limits on premium variation by age under the American Health Care Act of 2017, if that bill is enacted. Such Members shall not be eligible for government health plans and shall be eligible only for health insurance coverage with the highest age band premium&nbsp;in the individual market of that state.
Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act


Summary: Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act This bill rescinds approximately $15 billion in budget authority over 2018-2028 that was proposed to be rescinded by the President under procedures included in the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. (A rescission is legislation enacted by Congress that cancels the availability of previously enacted budget authority before the authority would otherwise expire. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress, which must be enacted into law to take effect. Congress may rescind all, part, or none of the amounts proposed by the President. If Congress does not pass rescission legislation within 45 days of continuous session of Congress, the President must make the funds available.) The bill rescinds budget authority from specified programs and accounts within: the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Energy, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, the Department of State, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Department of Transportation, the Department of the Treasury, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Railroad Retirement Board.
Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2017

To amend 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 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 certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide 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 planning assistance under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of— (A) 5; or (B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. (4) Consideration of Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy In carrying out this subsection, 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) 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 and subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center 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. .

Summary: Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2017 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.
Kate's Law


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Kate's Law (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise provisions relating to the reentry of removed aliens. The bill provides that an alien who has been excluded, deported, removed, or denied admission, or who has departed the United States while under an outstanding order of exclusion, deportation, or removal, and who subsequently crosses or attempts to cross the border into the United States, shall be fined, imprisoned not more than two years, or both. (&quot;Crosses the border&quot; refers to the physical act of crossing the border, regardless of whether the alien is free from official restraint.) The bill revises reentry of criminal offender provisions to provide that an alien who was convicted before such removal or departure of: three or more misdemeanors or for a felony shall be fined, imprisoned up to 10 years, or both; a felony for which the alien was sentenced to not less than 30 months in prison shall be fined, imprisoned up to 15 years, or both; a felony for which the alien was sentenced to not less than 60 months shall be fined, imprisoned up to 20 years, or both; or murder, rape, kidnapping, or a felony offense relating to peonage and slavery or terrorism, or of three or more felonies of any kind, shall be fined, imprisoned up to 25 years, or both. An alien who has been excluded, deported, removed, or denied admission three or more times and thereafter enters, attempts to enter, or crosses or attempts to cross the border to, or is at any time found in, the United States shall be fined, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. The bill states that it shall be an affirmative defense to a reentry violation (thus placing the burden of proof on the defendant) that: (1) prior to the alleged violation, the alien had received Department of Homeland Security (DHS) consent to reapply for U.S. admission; or (2) with respect to an alien previously denied admission and removed, the alien was not required to obtain such advance consent and had complied with all other applicable admissions laws and regulations. In a criminal proceeding under this section, an alien may not challenge the validity of any prior removal order. (Currently, the validity of a prior deportation order may be challenged under certain grounds.) A removed alien who enters, attempts to enter, or crosses or attempts to cross the border to, or is at any time found in, the United States shall be incarcerated for the remainder of the sentence that was pending at the time of deportation without any reduction for parole or supervised release unless the alien affirmatively demonstrates that DHS has consented to the alien's reentry.
NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2017

To require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish a premise plumbing research laboratory, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2017 2. Premise plumbing research Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (in this Act, referred to as NIST (1) establish or designate a laboratory to conduct research on premise plumbing in relation to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience; (2) conduct an organizational review of all research and other activities related to premise plumbing conducted by Federal entities; and (3) appoint one or more officers or employees of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to liaise with non-Federal entities conducting research or other activities related to premise plumbing. 3. Report Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 4 years thereafter, the Director of NIST shall submit to Congress a report on the progress made by NIST regarding— (1) the status of the laboratory described in paragraph (1) of section 2, including any staff designated to work in such laboratory; (2) all projects of NIST related to premise plumbing, including completed projects, projects in progress, and projects planned for the future; (3) updates to data relevant to premise plumbing system structure, design, and construction; and (4) any progress of private organizations in updating premise plumbing standards. 4. Definition In this Act, the term premise plumbing

Summary: NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to: establish or designate a laboratory to conduct research on premise plumbing in relation to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience; conduct an organizational review of all research and other activities related to premise plumbing conducted by federal entities; and appoint one or more officers or employees of the NIST to liaise with non-federal entities that are conducting research or other activities related to premise plumbing. The bill defines &quot;premise plumbing&quot; as the water distribution system within the property lines of a property, including all buildings and permanent structures on such property. This term also includes building supply and distribution pipes, fixtures, fittings, water heaters, water-treating and water-using equipment, and all respective joints, connections, devices, and appurtenances.
American Samoa Job Protection & Expansion Act of 2017

To amend the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to stop a scheduled increase in the minimum wage applicable to American Samoa and to provide that any future increases in such minimum wage shall be determined by the Secretary of Labor. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Samoa Job Protection & Expansion Act of 2017 2. Minimum wage applicable to American Samoa Section 8103(b)(2) of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 ( 29 U.S.C. 206(b)(2) (B) increased thereafter by such amount and at such time as determined by the Secretary of Labor through special industry committees as in place prior to July 24, 2007. .

Summary: American Samoa Job Protection &amp; Expansion Act of 2017 This bill amends the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to: (1) repeal the increases in the minimum wage applicable to American Samoa that are scheduled to begin every third year after September 30, 2015, and until such minimum wage is equal to the minimum wage paid to employees who are engaged in commerce as prescribed under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; and (2) require that the minimum wage there be increased instead by such amount and at such time as determined by the Department of Labor through special industry committees as in place before July 24, 2007.
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018


Summary: Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocities as in its national security interests. (Sec. 4) The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to provide for the training of Foreign Service officers in recognizing patterns of escalation and early warning signs of potential atrocities or violence, including gender-based violence, and methods of conflict assessment, peace building, and early response. (Sec. 5) The President shall report to Congress regarding U.S. actions to prevent and respond to potential genocides and mass atrocities and countries and regions at risk of atrocities, including descriptions of potential perpetrators and target groups.
Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017


Summary: Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to register an emergency medical services (EMS) agency to administer controlled substances if the agency submits an application demonstrating that it is authorized to conduct such activity in the state in which the agency practices. The DEA may deny an application if it determines that the registration is inconsistent with the public interest. An EMS agency may obtain a single registration in each state instead of a separate registration for each location. A registered EMS agency may deliver, store, and receive controlled substances, subject to specified conditions. An EMS professional of a registered EMS agency may administer controlled substances in schedules II, III, IV, or V outside the physical presence of a medical director if such administration is authorized under state law and pursuant to a standing or verbal order, subject to specified conditions. The bill specifies that a hospital-based EMS agency (i.e., an EMS agency owned or operated by a hospital) may continue to administer controlled substances under the hospital's DEA registration.
Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018


Summary: Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017 This bill amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to initiate a program to consolidate and temporarily store commercial spent nuclear fuel during the development, construction, and operation of a permanent nuclear waste repository. The bill addresses federal land withdrawal and related management issues, including the permanent withdrawal of specific federal land for repository use by DOE, updating the Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing process and conditions for the repository, and limiting activities relating to developing a separate defense waste repository used for storing high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel derived from the atomic energy defense activities of DOE. DOE may enter into agreements to provide benefits to state, local, and Tribal governments that might host or be affected by facilities related to storing nuclear waste. The bill revises the method by which DOE funds its nuclear waste management activities though the collection and usage of the Nuclear Waste Fund. DOE shall provide in-kind, financial, technical, and other appropriate assistance for safety activities related to the transportation of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the governments of the United States and Canada should not allow permanent or long-term storage of spent nuclear fuel or other radioactive waste near the Great Lakes.
Gateway Arch National Park Designation Act

To redesignate the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in the State of Missouri as the Gateway Arch National Park 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gateway Arch National Park Designation Act 2. Designation of Gateway Arch National Park (a) Redesignation The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial established under the Act of May 17, 1954 ( 16 U.S.C. 450jj Gateway Arch National Park (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial shall be considered to be a reference to the Gateway Arch National Park January 29, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Gateway Arch National Park Designation Act This bill designates the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in Missouri as the &quot;Gateway Arch National Park.&quot;
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 by requiring each federal agency to coordinate with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Environmental Protection Agency to develop an implementation strategy for the maintenance, purchase, and use by the agency of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies. The OMB must establish performance goals for evaluating the efforts of agencies in improving the maintenance, purchase, and use of the technology. The executive branch's Chief Information Officers Council must recommend best practices for attaining the performance goals, including consideration of the use of energy savings performance and utility energy services contracting. Agencies must include in their annual government efficiency status reports a description of those energy-saving efforts and their results, and the OMB must begin to include in its annual government efficiency report a description of agencies' efforts and results. (Sec. 3) DOE must make available to the public an update to the Report to Congress on Server and Data Center Energy Efficiency published on August 2, 2007, that includes evaluations of: (1) the impact of the combination of cloud platforms, mobile devices, social media, and big data on data center energy usage; and (2) water usage in data centers. In collaboration with key stakeholders and the OMB, DOE must also: (1) maintain a data center energy practitioner program that leads to the certification of energy practitioners qualified to evaluate the energy usage and efficiency opportunities in federal data centers; and (2) establish an open data initiative to make information about federal data center energy usage available and accessible while encouraging data center innovation, optimization, and consolidation. In collaboration with key stakeholders, DOE must: (1) participate in efforts to harmonize global specifications and metrics for data center energy and water efficiency, and (2) facilitate the development of a metric for data center energy efficiency.
To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program to protect United States students against foreign agents.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program to protect United States students against foreign agents. 1. Department of Defense program to protect United States students against foreign agents (a) Program The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a program to prepare United States students studying abroad through Department of Defense National Security Education Programs to recognize and protect themselves against recruitment efforts by intelligence agents. (b) Briefing Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the program required under subsection (a).

Summary: This bill requires the&nbsp;Department of&nbsp;Defense to develop and implement a program to prepare U.S. students studying abroad to recognize and protect themselves against recruitment efforts by foreign intelligence agents.
Invent and Manufacture in America Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the research credit for domestic manufacturers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Invent and Manufacture in America Act 2. Enhanced research credit for domestic manufacturers (a) In general Section 41 (i) Enhanced credit for domestic manufacturers (1) In general In the case of a qualified domestic manufacturer, this section shall be applied— (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), by increasing the 20 percent amount in subsection (a)(1) by the bonus amount, and (B) in the case of a qualified domestic manufacturer making an election under subsection (c)(5)— (i) by increasing the 14 percent amount under subsection (c)(5)(A) by the alternative simplified bonus amount, and (ii) by increasing the 6 percent amount under subsection (c)(5)(B)(ii) by the subsection (c)(5)(B) bonus amount. (2) Qualified domestic manufacturer For purposes of this subsection— (A) In general The term qualified domestic manufacturer (B) Domestic production gross receipts The term domestic production gross receipts (3) Bonus amount; alternative simplified bonus amount; subsection (c)(5)(B) For purposes of paragraph (1): If the percentage The The The More than 50 percent but not more than 60 percent 1 0.7 0.3 More than 60 percent but not more than 70 percent 2 1.4 0.6 More than 70 percent but not more than 80 percent 3 2.1 0.9 More than 80 percent but not more than 90 percent 4 2.8 1.2 More than 90 percent 5 3.5 1.5. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenditures paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Invent and Manufacture in America Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the research tax credit, to allow an increased credit for qualified domestic manufacturers. A &quot;qualified domestic manufacturer&quot; is a taxpayer who has domestic production gross receipts that are more than 50% of total gross receipts.
Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Examination and Reporting Threshold Act of 2017

To increase from $10,000,000,000 to $50,000,000,000 the threshold figure at which regulated depository institutions are subject to direct examination and reporting requirements of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Examination and Reporting Threshold Act of 2017 2. Increase in the examination threshold Section 1025(a) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5515(a) $10,000,000,000 $50,000,000,000 3. Increase in the reporting threshold Section 1026(a) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5516(a) $10,000,000,000 $50,000,000,000 4. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date that is 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act. November 21, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Bureau of Consumer&nbsp;Financial Protection Examination and Reporting Threshold Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to raise, from $10 billion to $50 billion in assets, the threshold at which&nbsp;an insured depository institution or insured credit union is subject to: (1)&nbsp;the Act's reporting requirements, and (2) direct examination by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
National Clinical Care Commission Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) National Clinical Care Commission Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to establish within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) a National Clinical Care Commission to evaluate and recommend solutions regarding better coordination and leveraging of federal programs that relate to supporting clinical care for individuals with complex metabolic or autoimmune disease, diabetes, or complications caused by such diseases. The duties of the commission include: evaluating HHS programs regarding the utilization of preventive health benefits, identifying current activities and gaps in federal efforts to support clinicians in providing integrated care, making recommendations regarding the development and coordination of federally funded clinical practice support tools, recommending clinical pathways for new technologies and treatments, evaluating and expanding education and awareness activities provided to health care professionals, and reviewing and recommending methods for outreach and dissemination of educational resources. The commission must submit an operating plan to HHS and Congress within 90 days of its first meeting. The commission is terminated after it submits a final report, but not later than the end of FY2021.
Investor Clarity and Bank Parity Act

To amend the Volcker Rule to permit certain investment advisers to share a similar name with a private equity fund, subject to certain restrictions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investor Clarity and Bank Parity Act 2. Naming restrictions Section 13 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 ( 12 U.S.C. 1851 (1) in subsection (d)(1)(G)(vi), by inserting before the semicolon the following: , except that the hedge fund or private equity fund may share the same name or a variation of the same name as a banking entity that is an investment adviser to the hedge fund or private equity find, if— (I) such investment adviser is not an insured depository institution, a company that controls an insured depository institution, or a company that is treated as a bank holding company for purposes of section 8 of the International Banking Act of 1978; (II) such investment adviser does not share the same name or a variation of the same name as an insured depository institution, any company that controls an insured depository institution, or any company that is treated as a bank holding company for purposes of section 8 of the International Banking Act of 1978; and (III) such name does not contain the word bank ; and (2) in subsection (h)(5)(C), by inserting before the period the following: , except as permitted under subsection (d)(1)(G)(vi) November 28, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Investor Clarity and Bank Parity Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to permit a hedge fund or private-equity fund to share the same name, or a variation of the same name, with&nbsp;a banking entity that is an investment adviser&nbsp;to the hedge fund or private-equity fund, if: the investment adviser&nbsp;is not, and does not share the same name with,&nbsp;an insured depository institution, a company that controls an insured depository institution, or a company treated as a bank holding company for purposes of specified provisions of law&nbsp;relating to nonbanking activities of foreign banks; and the name does not contain the word "bank."
Holding SSA Employees Accountable Act

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit credit for service for purposes of a Federal annuity to employees of the Social Security Administration for certain violations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holding SSA Employees Accountable Act 2. Loss of credit for Federal pension after certain violations Section 208 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 408 (f) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual convicted of an offense under subsection (a) may not receive credit under section 8332 or section 8411 (as the case may be) of title 5, United States Code, for any service that occurs on or after the date on which the offense for which the individual was convicted occurs, if, with respect to such conviction, every act or omission of the individual that is needed to satisfy the elements of the offense— (A) is committed while the individual is an employee of the Social Security Administration; and (B) directly relates to the performance of the individual's official duties. (2) An individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (1)— (A) shall not, after the date of the conviction, be further eligible to participate in the retirement system under chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United States Code; and (B) shall be entitled to be paid any amounts contributed by the individual towards an annuity that were contributed on or after the date on which the offense for which the individual was convicted under this section occurs pursuant to, or in a similar manner as, the terms of section 8316 of such title. (3) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management, in consultation with the Commissioner of Social Security, shall prescribe any regulations necessary to carry out this section. (4) This subsection shall apply with respect to any offense that occurs on or after the date of enactment of this subsection. .

Summary: Holding SSA Employees Accountable Act This bill prohibits employees of the Social Security Administration who&nbsp;are convicted of certain offenses related to their official duties from further participating in federal annuity programs.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1114 North 2nd Street in Chillicothe, Illinois, as the "Sr. Chief Ryan Owens Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1114 North 2nd Street in Chillicothe, Illinois, as the "Sr. Chief Ryan Owens Post Office Building."
Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act 2. Financial Stability Oversight Council Section 111(c) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5321(c) (4) Term of independent member Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if a successor to the independent member of the Council serving under subsection (b)(1)(J) is not appointed and confirmed by the end of the term of service of such member, such member may continue to serve until the earlier of— (A) 18 months after the date on which the term of service ends; or (B) the date on which a successor to such member is appointed and confirmed. . September 5, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member with insurance expertise of the Financial Stability Oversight Council to allow the current member to continue to serve in the event of a delay in the naming of a successor by the end of the member's six-year term. In such a case, the independent member may continue to serve until 18 months after the end of the term or until a successor is confirmed, whichever is earlier.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the volume of future electronic health record-related significant hardship requests.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the volume of future electronic health record-related significant hardship requests. 1. Reducing the volume of future EHR-related significant hardship requests Section 1848(o)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(o)(2)(A) 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(n)(3)(A) by requiring this paragraph

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement for the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to, over time,&nbsp;require more stringent measures for the meaningful use of electronic health records by providers.
Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017


Summary: Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to include on its Internet website a warning to veterans relating to dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices targeting individuals who are eligible for increased pension on the basis of need for regular aid and attendance. The Government Accountability Office shall: complete a study on financial exploitation of veterans, which shall include an analysis of the types of financial exploitation facing such veterans and any gaps in efforts to address these issues and an analysis of the types of standards used by federal and state agencies intended to protect vulnerable populations from financial exploitation; and submit a preliminary report and a final report to Congress.
Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to conform citizen suits under that Act with other existing law, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act 2. Award of litigation costs to prevailing parties in accordance with existing law Section 11(g)(4) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1540(g)(4) to any to any prevailing party in accordance with section 2412 of title 28, United States Code. February 15, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources February 15, 2018 The Committee on the Judiciary

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to replace the current standard for awarding court costs, including attorney fees, in citizen suits with the federal judicial code standard for awarding costs to a prevailing party.
Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 2. Limitations on duty hours of yardmaster employees (a) Limitations on duty hours of yardmaster employees Section 21103 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading of such section, by inserting and yardmaster employees train employees (2) by inserting or yardmaster employee train employee (3) in subsection (e), by inserting or yardmaster During a train (b) Definitions Section 21101 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3) by inserting a yardmaster employee, dispatching service employee, (2) by adding at the end the following: (6) yardmaster employee . (c) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 211 21103. Limitations on duty hours of train employees and yardmaster employees. .

Summary: Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 This bill applies to yardmaster employees the limitations on duty hours and the restrictions on communications to employees during their off-duty hours that are currently applicable to train employees. A &quot;yardmaster employee&quot; means an individual responsible for supervising and coordinating the control of trains and engines operating within a rail yard.
Improving Access to Maternity Care Act


Summary: Improving Access to Maternity Care Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to identify maternity care health professional target areas, which are areas within health professional shortage areas that have a shortage of maternity care health professionals, for purposes of assigning maternity care health professionals to those areas. HRSA must collect and publish data comparing the availability of and need for maternity care health services in health professional shortage areas and areas within those areas.
Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2017

To amend 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 Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2017 2. Duties of small business development center counselors 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 certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide 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 planning assistance under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of— (A) 5; or (B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. (4) Consideration of Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy In carrying out this subsection, 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) 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 and subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center 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. . April 25, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2017 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.