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Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit oil-, gas-, and methane hydrate-related seismic activities in the North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida planning areas of the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act 2. Moratorium on oil-, gas-, and methane hydrate-related seismic activities in North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida planning areas of outer Continental Shelf Section 11 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1340 (i) Moratorium on oil-, gas-, and methane hydrate-Related seismic activities in North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida planning areas Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person or agency of the United States may conduct geological or geophysical activities (as those terms are described in the final programmatic environmental impact statement of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management entitled Atlantic OCS Proposed Geological and Geophysical Activities, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Planning Areas .

Summary: Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit conducting geological or geophysical activities in support of oil, gas, or methane hydrate exploration and development on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. The geological and geophysical activities are described in a final programmatic environmental impact statement by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management entitled &quot;Atlantic OCS Proposed Geological and Geophysical Activities, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Planning Areas.&quot;
Enhancing Veteran Care Act


Summary: Enhancing Veteran Care Act (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with a nonprofit organization that accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States to investigate a VA medical center to assess and report deficiencies of the center's facilities. The VA shall delegate such authority to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in which the medical center is located or to the director of such medical center. Before entering into a contract, a VISN director or a medical center director shall notify the VA, the VA Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office in order to coordinate an investigation conducted pursuant to such contract with any other ongoing investigations.
A bill to redesignate certain clinics of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Montana.


Summary: (Sec. 1) This bill redesignates Department of Veterans Affairs clinics in Montana located at: 2687 Palmer Street in Missoula as the &quot;David J. Thatcher VA Clinic,&quot; 1775 Spring Creek Lane in Billings as the &quot;Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow VA Clinic,&quot; and 1766 Majestic Lane in Billings as the &quot;Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic.&quot; Any local public display of the name of the Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic carried out by the United States or through the use of federal funds shall include both the English name, Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, and the Crow name, Dakaak Baako.
Community Bank Relief Act

To raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Bank Relief Act 2. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term bank holding company 12 U.S.C. 1841 (2) the term Board (3) the term savings and loan holding company 12 U.S.C. 1467a(a) 3. Changes required to small bank holding company policy statement on assessment of financial and managerial factors (a) In general Before the end of the 6-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall revise appendix C of part 225 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the Small Bank Holding Company and Savings and Loan Holding Company Policy Statement Public Law 113–250 12 U.S.C. 5371 (1) are not engaged in significant nonbanking activities either directly or through a nonbank subsidiary; (2) do not conduct significant off-balance sheet activities (including securitization and asset management or administration) either directly or through a nonbank subsidiary; and (3) do not have a material amount of debt or equity securities outstanding (other than trust preferred securities) that are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. (b) Exclusions The Board may exclude any bank holding company or savings and loan holding company, regardless of asset size, from the revision under subsection (a) if the Board determines that such action is warranted for supervisory purposes. (c) Conforming amendment Section 171(b)(5) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5371(b)(5) (C) any bank holding company or savings and loan holding company that is subject to the application of appendix C of part 225 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the Small Bank Holding Company and Savings and Loan Holding Company Policy Statement .

Summary: Community Bank Relief Act This bill directs the Federal Reserve Board to increase, from $1 billion to&nbsp;$5 billion,&nbsp;the consolidated asset threshold (i.e., permissible&nbsp;debt level) for a bank holding company&nbsp;or savings and loan holding company that: (1) is not engaged in significant nonbanking activities; (2) does not conduct significant off-balance-sheet activities; and (3) does not have a material amount of debt or equity securities, other than trust-preferred securities, outstanding. If warranted for supervisory purposes, the Federal Reserve Board may exclude a company from this threshold increase.
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 of total gross receipts which are domestic production gross The The The More than 50% but not more than 60% 1 0.7 0.3 More than 60% but not more than 70% 2 1.4 0.6 More than 70% but not more than 80% 3 2.1 0.9 More than 80% but not more than 90% 4 2.8 1.2 More than 90% 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.
A bill to make title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 permanent, and for other purposes.

To make title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 permanent, and for other purposes. 1. Repeal of sunset of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (a) Repeal Section 403 of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–261 (b) Conforming amendment Section 404 of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–261 50 U.S.C. 1801

Summary: This bill&nbsp;amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to make permanent&nbsp;title VII of the&nbsp;Foreign&nbsp;Intelligence Surveillance Act&nbsp;of 1978, which is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2017. Among other things, title VII authorizes the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Justice to jointly authorize the targeting (electronic surveillance)&nbsp;of non-U.S. persons outside of the United States.
A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes.

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes. 1. Excluding customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for Medicare payments for drugs and biologicals (a) In general Section 1847A(c)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–3a(c)(3)) is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by inserting (other than customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers) prompt pay discounts (2) in the second sentence, by inserting (other than customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers) other price concessions (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to the calculation of the average sales price for calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill modifies&nbsp;the methodology used to calculate a manufacturer's average sales price for certain drugs covered under Medicare. Specifically, the bill excludes, from a manufacturer's average sales price calculation, customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers.
Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility to receive refundable tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act 2. Expansion of eligibility for refundable credits for coverage under qualified health plans (a) In general Section 36B(c)(1)(A) but does not exceed 400 percent (b) Conforming amendment The table in section 36B(b)(3)(A)(i) up to 400% or higher (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the eligibility requirements for the premium assistance tax credit, which is provided to eligible individuals and families to subsidize the purchase of health insurance plans on an exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill expands eligibility for the credit by defining an &quot;applicable taxpayer&quot; as a taxpayer whose household income for the taxable year equals or exceeds 100% of the federal poverty line. (Under current law, household income must equal or exceed 100%, but may not exceed 400% of the poverty line.)
Tribal Social Security Fairness Act

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit American Indian tribal councils to enter into agreements with the Commissioner of Social Security to obtain social security coverage for services performed by tribal council members. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Social Security Fairness Act 2. Voluntary agreements for coverage of services by American Indian tribal council members (a) In general Title II of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401 218A. Voluntary agreements for coverage of Indian tribal council members (a) Purpose of agreement (1) The Commissioner of Social Security shall, at the request of any Indian tribe, enter into an agreement with such Indian tribe for the purpose of extending the insurance system established by this title to services performed by individuals as members of such Indian tribe's tribal council. Any agreement with an Indian tribe under this section must include all services performed by individuals in their capacity as members of the tribal council. (2) Notwithstanding section 210(a), for the purposes of this title, the term employment (b) Definitions For the purposes of this section: (1) The term member (A) an individual who is serving as a member of the tribal council; and (B) the head of the tribal council. (2) The term tribal council (c) Effective date of agreement Any agreement or modification of an agreement under this section shall be effective with respect to services performed after an effective date specified in such agreement or modification, except that such date may not be earlier than the first day of the next calendar month after which the Indian tribe signs the agreement and sends it to the Commissioner for signature. (d) Duration of agreement No agreement under this section may be terminated, either in its entirety or with respect to any member, on or after the effective date of the agreement. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 3121(d)(4) or 218A section 218 (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to affect application of any Federal income tax withholding requirements under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Summary: Tribal Social Security Fairness Act This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to direct the Social Security Administration, at the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into an agreement with the tribe for the purpose of extending&nbsp;Social Security coverage to tribal council members.
Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act

To amend the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to specify which depository institutions are subject to the maintenance of records and disclosure requirements of such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act 2. Depository institutions subject to maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (a) In general Section 304 of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 ( 12 U.S.C. 2803 (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as paragraph (3) and adjusting the margins accordingly; and (2) by inserting before paragraph (3), as so redesignated, the following: (i) Exemptions (1) Closed-end mortgage loans With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to closed-end mortgage loans if the depository institution originated less than 500 closed-end mortgage loans in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. (2) Open-end lines of credit With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to open-end lines of credit if the depository institution originated less than 500 open-end lines of credit in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. . (b) Technical correction Section 304(i)(3) of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, as so redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended by striking section 303(2)(A) section 303(3)(A)

Summary: Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act This&nbsp;bill&nbsp;amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act&nbsp;of 1975 to&nbsp;exempt a depository institution&nbsp;from certain records and disclosure&nbsp;requirements related to the itemization of loan data: (1) with respect to closed-end mortgage loans, if the depository institution originated fewer than 500 such loans in each of the two preceding years; and (2) with respect to open-end lines of credit, if the depository institution originated fewer than 500 such lines of credit in each of the two preceding years.
Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017


Summary: Tribal HUD-VASH Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill provides statutory authority for the Tribal HUD-VASH program, which provides rental assistance and supportive services to Indian veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and living in or near an Indian area. The United States Housing Act of 1937 is amended to direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to use at least 5% of rental assistance amounts under the HUD-VASH program, which provides housing assistance to homeless veterans, for the Tribal HUD-VASH program. The Tribal HUD-VASH program shall be carried out in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). HUD and the VA: (1) shall consult with tribal organizations regarding the program's design, and (2) may make program modifications after consulting with tribal organizations. Program grants shall be made to entities eligible for Native American housing assistance block grants. HUD may make renewal grants to entities that have received prior program grants.
Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2017 2. Treatment of direct primary care service arrangements (a) In general Section 223(c) (6) Treatment of direct primary care service arrangements An arrangement under which an individual is provided coverage restricted to primary care services in exchange for a fixed periodic fee or payment for such services— (A) shall not be treated as a health plan for purposes of paragraph (1)(A)(ii), and (B) shall not be treated as insurance for purposes of subsection (d)(2)(B). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Certain provider fees to be treated as medical care (a) In general Section 213(d) (12) Periodic provider fees The term medical care . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) permit an individual to pay primary care service arrangement costs from a health savings account; and (2) allow an eligible taxpayer enrolled in a high-deductible health plan to take a tax deduction for cash paid into a health savings account, even if the taxpayer is simultaneously enrolled in a primary care service arrangement. Under a &quot;primary care service arrangement,&quot; an individual is provided coverage restricted to primary care services in exchange for a fixed periodic fee or payment for such services. For the purposes of certain tax-deductible expenses for medical care, the bill expands the definition of &quot;medical care&quot; to include periodic provider fees paid for a defined set of medical services provided on an as-needed basis.
Limiting LEAD in Children's Foods Act

To require updated limits on levels of lead in fruit juice beverages and an updated tolerable daily level of lead exposure from foods, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Limiting Lead Exposure & Advancing Detection in Children’s Foods Act Limiting LEAD in Children’s Foods Act 2. Updated limits for lead in fruit juice beverages and foods (a) Fruit juice beverages Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary 21 U.S.C. 349 (b) Tolerable daily level of exposure from foods Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate a final regulation establishing a recommended maximum tolerable daily level of lead exposure from foods. (c) Standards and evidence The Secretary shall establish the maximum levels of lead under subsections (a) and (b) based on the cumulative health risks of lead exposure, including with respect to pregnant women, infants, and children, using scientific evidence and standards. 3. Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall submit a report to Congress on lead exposure in baby foods, fruit juices, and other foods frequently consumed by infants and children, which shall— (1) address, at minimum— (A) differences in levels of lead in varying types of foods, including raw fruit, raw vegetables, baby foods, baby food juice, regular juice, prepared meals, and dry foods; (B) all known and potential sources of lead in food, including lead-contaminated soil, food processing materials, bottling procedures, and food preparation; (C) actions the Food and Drug Administration has taken and plans to take to reduce lead in foods; and (D) actions the Food and Drug Administration has taken and plans to take to implement sensitive methods that have the capacity to detect the lowest possible amount of lead; and (2) include recommendations for Congress and for food manufacturers on reducing the amount of lead in foods.

Summary: Limiting Lead Exposure &amp; Advancing Detection in Children's Foods Act or the Limiting LEAD in Children's Foods Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish: (1) a maximum level of lead permitted in fruit juices that is not greater than the maximum level of lead permitted in bottled water, and (2) a recommended maximum daily level of lead exposure from food. These levels must be based on the cumulative health risks of lead exposure. The FDA must report on lead in foods frequently consumed by infants and children, including levels of lead in different foods, sources of lead in food, and the FDA's actions and plans regarding reducing lead in foods and detecting lead. The FDA must make recommendations on reducing the amount of lead in foods.
A bill to revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) (Sec.1)This bill modifies certain boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Units located in Sussex County, Delaware.
Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act


Summary: Coordinated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2021 the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. The Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is a network of federal and regional entities that provide information about the nation's coasts and oceans, as well as the Great Lakes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must: (1) serve as the lead federal agency for the implementation of the IOOS, and (2) establish an IOOS Program Office to oversee daily operations and coordination of the IOOS. The bill outlines the requirements for NOAA as the lead agency. The bill establishes a process for regional associations to certify their regional coastal observing systems. The Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology of the National Science and Technology Council must: (1) conduct an Ocean Chemistry Coastal Community Vulnerability Assessment on ocean acidification within a year and every five years thereafter; and (2) develop a plan to deploy ocean acidification sensors prioritized by the threat to coastal economies and ecosystems, gaps in data on ocean acidification, and research needs. The National Science Foundation's research on ocean acidification must include research on: (1) impacts of multiple stressors on ecosystems exhibiting hypoxia (a dead zone that is depleted of oxygen), harmful algal blooms (rapid accumulation of algae), or sediment delivery; and (2) the effects of those impacts combined with changes in ocean chemistry.
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). August 2, 2017 Reported without amendment

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.
Gateway Arch National Park Designation Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Gateway Arch National Park Designation Act (Sec. 2) This bill designates the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in Missouri as the &quot;Gateway Arch National Park.&quot;
Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017

To amend title 40, United States Code, to provide a lactation room in public buildings, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness For Breast­feed­ing Mothers Act of 2017 2. Lactation rooms in public buildings (a) In general Chapter 33 (1) by redesignating sections 3315, 3316, and 3317 as sections 3316, 3317, and 3318, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 3314 the following: 3315. Lactation rooms in public buildings (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate authority The term appropriate authority (A) the head of a Federal agency; (B) the Architect of the Capitol; and (C) another official authority responsible for the operation of a public building. (2) Covered public building (A) In general The term covered public building (i) is open to the public; and (ii) contains a public restroom. (B) Inclusion The term covered public building (3) Lactation room The term lactation room (A) is shielded from view; (B) is free from intrusion; and (C) contains— (i) a chair; (ii) a working surface; and (iii) if the public building is supplied with electricity, an electrical outlet. (b) Lactation rooms required Except as provided in subsection (c), the appropriate authority of a covered public building shall ensure that the building contains a lactation room that is made available for use by members of the public to express breast milk. (c) Exceptions A covered public building may be excluded from the requirement in subsection (b) at the discretion of the appropriate authority if— (1) the public building— (A) does not contain a lactation room for employees who work in the building; and (B) does not have a room that could be repurposed as a lactation room or a space that could be made private using portable materials, at a reasonable cost; or (2) new construction would be required to create a lactation room in the public building and the cost of the construction is not feasible. (d) No unauthorized entry Nothing in this section authorizes an individual to enter a public building or portion of a public building that the individual is not otherwise authorized to enter. . (b) Technical amendment The table of sections for chapter 33 3315. Lactation rooms in public buildings. 3316. Delegation. 3317. Report to Congress. 3318. Certain authority not affected. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 This bill requires that certain public buildings that are open to the public and contain a public restroom&nbsp;provide a lactation room, other than a bathroom, that is hygienic and is available for use by members of the public to express milk. The lactation room must be shielded from view, be free from intrusion, and contain a chair, a working surface, and (if the building is&nbsp;supplied with electricity)&nbsp;an electrical outlet.
Addressing Affordability for More Americans Act of 2017

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 Addressing Affordability for More Americans Act of 2017 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 800 percent (b) Applicable percentages The table contained in clause (i) of section 36B(b)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the period at the end of the last row and by adding at the end the following new rows: 400% up to 550% 9.5% 11% 550% up to 700% 11% 13% 700% up to 800% 13% 15%. . (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 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% but less than 600% $3,500 At least 600% but less than 800% $4,500. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Addressing Affordability for More Americans Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the health care premium assistance refundable tax credit, to: (1) expand eligibility for the credit by defining an &quot;applicable taxpayer&quot; as a taxpayer whose household income for the year does not exceed 800% of the federal poverty line (currently 400%), (2) specify the applicable premium percentages for the credit for taxpayers with incomes that are from 400% to 800% of the federal poverty line, and (3) specify the dollar limitations for the recapture of excess advance payments of the credit from such taxpayers.
Department of Education Accountability Act of 2017

To require reporting by the Secretary of Education on the implementation of recent Government Accountability Office recommendations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Education Accountability Act of 2017 2. Reporting on implementation of GAO outstanding recommendations (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees (2) Outstanding recommendation The term outstanding recommendation (A) relates to the Department of Education; (B) was made during the 10-year period preceding the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) is classified by the Government Accountability Office as open closed, not implemented (b) Initial report Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and to the Comptroller General of the United States a report listing all outstanding recommendations from the Government Accountability Office. (c) Comptroller General response Not later than 60 days after the Secretary of Education submits the report required under subsection (b), the Comptroller General shall identify for the appropriate congressional committees and for the Secretary of Education any discrepancies between the list of outstanding recommendations included in such report and the Government Accountability Office's list of outstanding recommendations. (d) Implementation report (1) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and to the Comptroller General of the United States a report on the implementation status of each outstanding recommendation included in the report under subsection (b). (2) Justification The report required under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) for any outstanding recommendation the Department of Education has decided not to implement, a detailed justification for the decision; (B) for any outstanding recommendation the Department of Education has decided to adopt, a timeline for full implementation; and (C) an explanation for any discrepancies included in the Comptroller General response submitted under subsection (c).

Summary: Department of Education Accountability Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Education to report on the implementation status of outstanding recommendations made by&nbsp;the Government Accountability Office during the past 10 years.
Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2017

To protect victims of stalking from gun violence. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2017 2. Addition of dating partners and individuals subject to restraining orders (a) Definition Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (32) and inserting the following: (32) The term intimate partner (A) means with respect to a person, the spouse of the person, a former spouse of the person, an individual who is a parent of a child of the person, and an individual who cohabitates or has cohabited with the person; and (B) includes— (i) a dating partner (as defined in section 2266); and (ii) any other person similarly situated to a spouse who is protected by the domestic or family violence laws of the State or tribal jurisdiction in which the injury occurred or where the victim resides. ; and (2) in paragraph (33)(A)(ii)— (A) by inserting intimate partner, former spouse, (B) by inserting intimate partner, a spouse, (b) Addition of stalking Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (8)(ii), by striking or (B) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (C) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of stalking. ; and (2) in subsection (g)— (A) in paragraph (8)(C)(ii), by striking or (B) in paragraph (9), by striking the comma at the end and inserting ; or (C) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of stalking, .

Summary: Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to: state that the term &quot;intimate partner&quot; includes a dating partner and any other person subject to a protection order under state domestic or family violence law; and expand the term &quot;misdemeanor crime of domestic violence&quot; to include the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, by a current or former intimate partner. The bill makes it a crime to knowingly sell or dispose of a firearm to a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of stalking. It also makes it a crime for such convicted stalker to receive or possess a firearm.
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. August 2, 2017 Reported without amendment

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.
A bill to modify the definition of an antique firearm.

To modify the definition of an antique firearm. 1. Amendment to title 18, United States Code Section 921(a)(16)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking 1898 the calendar year that is 100 years before the calendar year in which the determination as to whether the firearm meets the requirement of this subparagraph is being made 2. Amendment to Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Subsection (g) of section 5845 (1) by striking 1898 the calendar year that is 100 years before the calendar year in which the determination as to whether the firearm meets the requirement of this subsection is being made (2) by striking the year 1898 the calendar year that is 100 years before the calendar year in which such determination is being made (3) by striking 1898, the calendar year that is 100 years before the calendar year in which such determination is being made,

Summary: This bill amends the federal criminal code and the Internal Revenue Code to modify the date of manufacture used to determine whether a firearm is an &quot;antique firearm.&quot;
SAME Act of 2017

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the same level of Federal matching assistance for every State that chooses to expand Medicaid coverage to newly eligible individuals, regardless of when such expansion takes place. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2017 SAME Act of 2017 2. Increased FMAP for medical assistance to newly eligible individuals (a) In general Section 1905 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d (1) in subsection (y)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking 2014, 2015, and 2016 each of the first 3 consecutive 12-month periods in which the State provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking 2017 the fourth consecutive 12-month period in which the State provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking 2018 the fifth consecutive 12-month period in which the State provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals (D) in subparagraph (D), by striking 2019 the sixth consecutive 12-month period in which the State provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals (E) in subparagraph (E), by striking 2020 and each year thereafter the seventh consecutive 12-month period in which the State provides medical assistance to newly eligible individuals and each such period thereafter (2) in subsection (z)(2)(B)(i)(II), by inserting (as in effect on the day before the enactment of the States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2017 subsection (y)(1) (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a)(1) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of Public Law 111–148

Summary: States Achieve&nbsp;Medicaid Expansion Act of 2017 or the&nbsp;SAME Act of 2017 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide the enhanced federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) to every state that expands Medicaid&nbsp;coverage for&nbsp;individuals who are newly eligible under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, regardless of when&nbsp;such expansion takes place. Under current law, the enhanced FMAP is equivalent to 100% in 2014 through 2016, 95% in 2017, 94% in 2018, 93% in 2019, and 90% thereafter. The bill retains this enhanced FMAP, but bases it on a term of years rather than on specific dates. The bill applies retroactively.
VA Prescription Data Accountability Act of 2017

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act of 2017 2. Clarification of authority of Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs Section 5701(l) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) Under (2) by striking a veteran or the dependent of a veteran a covered individual (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) In this subsection, the term covered individual .

Summary: VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to disclose information about an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by a VA employee or by a non-VA provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the VA (currently,&nbsp;about&nbsp;a veteran or the dependent of a veteran) to a state controlled substance monitoring program to the extent necessary to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicines.
Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2017

To allow seniors to file their Federal income tax on a new Form 1040SR. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Seniors’ Tax Simplification Act of 2017 2. Form 1040SR for seniors (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) shall make available a form, to be known as Form 1040SR chapter 1 (1) the form shall be available to individuals who have attained age 65 as of the close of the taxable year, (2) the form may be used even if income for the taxable year includes— (A) social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d) (B) distributions from qualified retirement plans (as defined in section 4974(c) of such Code), annuities or other such deferred payment arrangements, (C) interest and dividends, or (D) capital gains and losses taken into account in determining adjusted net capital gain (as defined in section 1(h)(3) of such Code), and (3) the form shall be available without regard to the amount of any item of taxable income or the total amount of taxable income for the taxable year. (b) Effective date The form required by subsection (a) shall be made available for taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2017 This bill directs the Internal Revenue Service to make available to taxpayers who have turned age 65 at the close of the taxable year&nbsp;a new federal income tax Form 1040SR (similar to the existing Form 1040EZ). Such taxpayers can use this new form even if their income includes: (1) Social Security benefits; (2) distributions from qualified retirement plans, annuities, or other such deferred payment arrangements; (3) interest and dividends; or (4) capital gains and losses. The form must be available without regard to the amount of any item of taxable income or the total amount of taxable income for the taxable year.
A bill to amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to reauthorize the Judicial Conference of the United States to redact sensitive information contained in financial disclosure reports of judicial officers and employees, and for other purposes.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to reauthorize the Judicial Conference of the United States to redact sensitive information contained in financial disclosure reports of judicial officers and employees, and for other purposes. 1. Redaction authority concerning sensitive security information (a) In General Section 105(b)(3) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by striking subparagraph (E). (b) Technical Amendments Section 105(b)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by striking the second comma after as the case may be (2) in the third sentence, by inserting a comma after as the case may be October 16, 2017 Reported without amendment

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 the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to make permanent the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact personal and sensitive information from the financial disclosure report of a judge or judicial employee if it finds that revealing the information could endanger that individual or a family member of that individual.