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Global Child Protection Act of 2017

To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand the scope of certain definitions pertaining to unlawful sexual conduct, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Global Child Protection Act of 2017 2. Expanding the definition of illicit sexual conduct Section 2423(f)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking a sexual act (as defined in section 2246) with any conduct involving (2) by striking if the sexual act if the conduct 3. Expanding the definition of Federal sex offense Section 3559 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (e)(2)(A)— (A) by inserting after 2244(a)(1) or 2244(a)(5) (B) by striking the or 2423(a) (C) by striking into prostitution (D) by inserting or 2423(c) (relating to illicit sexual conduct) (2) in subsection (e)(3), by striking or 2423(a) , 2423(a), or 2423(c) May 22, 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.) Global Child Protection Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to broaden the definition of &quot;illicit sexual conduct&quot; to include any conduct involving a minor (currently, a sexual act with a minor) that would be a sex abuse offense if it occurs inside the United States. A minor is a person under 18 years of age. (Sec. 3) Additionally, the bill broadens the federal sex offenses that trigger a mandatory life prison term for a defendant with a prior sex offense conviction involving a minor victim. Specifically, it adds to the list of federal sex offenses: abusive sexual contact that constitutes either a sexual act with a person under the age of 12 or aggravated sexual abuse of a person between the ages of 12 and 16, and illicit sexual conduct during foreign travel.
To designate the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Boris Nemtsov Plaza", and for other purposes.

To designate the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as Boris Nemtsov Plaza 1. Designation of Boris Nemtsov Plaza (a) Designation of plaza (1) In general The area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, shall be known and designated as Boris Nemtsov Plaza (2) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the area referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to Boris Nemtsov Plaza. (b) Designation of address (1) Designation The address of 2650 Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, shall be redesignated as 1 Boris Nemtsov Plaza. (2) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the address referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to 1 Boris Nemtsov Plaza. (c) Signs The Administrator of General Services shall construct street signs that shall— (1) contain the phrase Boris Nemtsov Plaza (2) be similar in design to the signs used by Washington, District of Columbia, to designate the location of Metro stations; and (3) be placed on— (A) the parcel of Federal property that is closest to 1 Boris Nemtsov Plaza (as redesignated by subsection (b)(1)); and (B) the street corners of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia.

Summary: This bill: (1) designates the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue and Davis Street and Wisconsin Avenue and Edmunds Street in northwest Washington, DC as &quot;Boris Nemtsov Plaza,&quot; and (2) redesignates the address of 2650 Wisconsin Avenue in northwest DC as &quot;1 Boris Nemtsov Plaza.&quot;
Property Tax Reduction Act of 2017

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reduce Federal financial participation for certain States that require political subdivisions to contribute towards the non-Federal share of Medicaid. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Property Tax Reduction Act of 2017 2. Reduction of Federal financial participation (FFP) for certain States that require political subdivisions to contribute toward non-Federal share of Medicaid (a) In general Section 1903 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b (aa) Reduction in FFP for contributions required by political subdivisions (1) In general Notwithstanding the previous provisions of this section, in the case of a State that had a DSH allotment under section 1923(f) for fiscal year 2016 that was more than 6 times the national average of such allotments for all the States for such fiscal year and that requires political subdivisions within the State to contribute funds towards medical assistance or other expenditures under the State plan under this title (or under a waiver of such plan) for a quarter in a fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2020), in determining the amount that is payable to the State for expenditures in such quarter under subsection (a)(1), the amount of such expenditures shall be decreased by the amount that political subdivisions in the State are required to contribute under the plan (or waiver) without reimbursement from the State for such quarter, other than contributions described in paragraph (2). (2) Excepted contributions The contributions described in this paragraph for a fiscal year are the following: (A) Contributions required by a State from a political subdivision that, as of the first day of the calendar year in which the fiscal year involved begins— (i) has a population of more than 5,000,000, as estimated by the Bureau of the Census; and (ii) imposes a local income tax upon its residents. (B) Contributions required by a State from a political subdivision for administrative expenses if the State required such contributions from such subdivision without reimbursement from the State as of January 1, 2017. .

Summary: Property Tax Reduction Act of 2017 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to reduce&nbsp;federal Medicaid funding&nbsp;for certain states that require political subdivisions to contribute funds towards medical assistance. Specifically, the bill applies to states that received, for FY2016, disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotments&nbsp;greater than&nbsp;six times the national average. (DSHs are hospitals that receive additional payment under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients.) Excepted from the bill are&nbsp;contributions that: (1) are required from a political subdivision that has a population&nbsp;greater than 5 million and imposes a local income tax upon its residents, or (2) were required for administrative expenses as of January 1, 2017.
Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018


Summary: Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress annually regarding the level of access Chinese authorities granted U.S. diplomats, journalists, and tourists to Tibetan areas in China. Such assessment shall include: a comparison with the level of access granted to other areas of China, a comparison between the levels of access granted to Tibetan and non-Tibetan areas in relevant provinces, a comparison of the level of access in the reporting year and the previous year, and a description of the measures that impede the freedom to travel in Tibetan areas. No individual who is substantially involved in the formulation or execution of policies related to access for foreigners to Tibetan areas may enter the United States if: the requirement that foreigners must receive official permission to enter the Tibet Autonomous Region remains in effect, or has been replaced by a similar regulation that also requires foreigners to gain a level of permission to enter the Tibet Autonomous Region that is not required for other provinces; and travel restrictions on U.S. diplomats, officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibet Autonomous areas in Sichuan, Qinghai, Yunnan, and Gansu Provinces are greater than travel restrictions to other areas. The State Department shall report to Congress annually, identifying individuals who were blocked from U.S. entry during the preceding year and a list of Chinese officials who were substantially involved in the formulation or execution of policies to restrict the access of U.S. diplomats, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas.
To prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting the Small Business Administration.

To prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting the Small Business Administration. 1. Prohibition on hiring freeze from affecting Small Business Administration The memorandum titled Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze

Summary: This bill declares that the memorandum titled &quot;Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze&quot; published on January 23, 2017, or any other substantially similar memorandum, executive order, or other action by the President to prevent a department or agency of the federal government from filling vacant federal civilian employee positions or creating new such positions, shall have no force or effect with respect to positions within the Small Business Administration.
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act


Summary: National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act (Sec. 2) This bill designates the veterans memorial and museum currently being constructed in Columbus, Ohio, as the &quot;National Veterans Memorial and Museum.&quot; Such designation may be withdrawn if Congress finds the museum's progress and operation to be unsatisfactory, but no earlier than five years after the museum opens to the public. As a condition of designation, the director of the museum shall report to Congress regarding: (1) a projected five-year budget, (2) outreach to veterans about the design and contents of the museum, (3) the exhibit decision-making process, (4) organizational structure, (5) bylaws and rules, and (6) organizations that have accredited the museum.
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018


Summary: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide that the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism shall have the rank of ambassador and be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Special Envoy shall: (1) be a person of recognized distinction in the field of combating anti-Semitism, law enforcement, or religious freedom; (2) serve as the primary advisor to, and coordinate efforts across, the U.S. government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement in foreign countries; and (3) report directly to the Secretary of State.
Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018


Summary: Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018 This bill imposes restrictions and sanctions on institutions and individuals responsible for the Nicaraguan government's violence and infringement of the civil rights of protesters. The Department of the Treasury shall take action to restrict international financial institutions, including those affiliated with the World Bank Group and the Inter-American Development Bank, from extending financial or technical assistance to Nicaragua's government and to develop policies for future lending that will advance human rights in the country. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for acts of corruption, significant human rights violations, violence against protesters in Nicaragua, or provided material support to such actions. Sanctions include blocking the assets of sanctioned individuals and barring them from entry into the United States. The Department of State shall report to Congress about various topics, including Nicaragua's efforts strengthening the rule of law and democratic governance, combatting corruption, and protecting human rights. The President may temporarily waive the sanctions if the State Department certifies that Nicaragua has taken effective steps on these issues. The President may also waive the sanctions if it is in the national interests of the United States to do so. The bill also directs the State Department devise a strategy for engaging Nicaragua's civil society to strengthen human rights protections and anti-corruption efforts.
Child Tax Credit Protection Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify eligibility for the child tax credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Tax Credit Protection Act of 2017 2. Eligibility for child tax credit (a) In general Section 24(e)(1) under this section to a taxpayer (1) such taxpayer includes the taxpayer’s valid identification number (and, in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number of the taxpayer’s spouse) on the return of tax for the taxable year, and (2) with respect to any qualifying child, the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such qualifying child on such return of tax. . (b) Valid identification number Section 24(e) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Valid identification number For purposes of this subsection, the term valid identification number . (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: Child Tax Credit Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the identification requirements for the child tax credit to require taxpayers to provide a valid identification number (i.e., a Social Security account number issued by the Social Security Administration) on their tax returns in addition to the name and taxpayer identification number of each qualifying child. A &quot;valid identification number&quot; does not include a taxpayer identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
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.
Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 to require the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide guidance and assistance to federal agencies for effective mail processing. The GSA: (1) must promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for federal mail processing facilities; and (2) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of federal agencies for purposes of recommending improvements. The bill also provides authority for the GSA to set goals for the establishment and maintenance of federal records management systems or techniques.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to periodically conduct an audit of the Veterans Health Administration budget, and for other purposes.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to periodically conduct an audit of the Veterans Health Administration budget, and for other purposes. 1. Comptroller general audit of budget of veterans health administration (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 73 7330C. Comptroller general audit of VHA budget (a) In general The Comptroller General of the United States shall periodically conduct an audit of elements of the budget of the Veterans Health Administration, including the budget formulation, execution, allocation, and use of funds. (b) Selection of elements (1) In selecting elements of the budget of the Veterans Health Administration for purposes of an audit under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall take into consideration— (A) knowledge of the programs of the Veterans Health Administration; (B) current issues; (C) national priorities; and (D) priorities expressed by the appropriate congressional committees. (2) Not later than 30 days before conducting an audit under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees notice of the elements selected by the Comptroller General for purposes of the audit. (c) Appropriate congressional committees In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on the Budget of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7330B the following new item: 7330C. Comptroller General audit of VHA budget. .

Summary: This bill directs the Government Accountability Office&nbsp;to periodically conduct an audit of elements of the Veterans Health Administration budget, including budget formulation, execution, allocation, and use of funds.
Small Bank Holding Company 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 Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act 2. 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 the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors (12 C.F.R. part 225—appendix C) to raise the consolidated asset threshold under such policy statement from $1,000,000,000 (as adjusted by Public Law 113–250 (b) Conforming amendment Subparagraph (C) of 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 the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors of the Board of Governors (12 C.F.R. part 225—appendix C). .

Summary: Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act This bill requires the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) to&nbsp;revise&nbsp;its Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment&nbsp;of Financial and Managerial Factors (which allows smaller bank companies to have higher debt levels than are generally allowed). Specifically, the FRB must raise the consolidated asset threshold at which the statement applies from $1 billion to $10 billion.
Rural Hospital Access Act of 2017

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent the extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and the increased payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Hospital Access Act of 2017 2. Extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program (a) Extension of payment methodology Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G) (1) in clause (i), by striking , and before October 1, 2017 (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking , and before October 1, 2017 (b) Conforming amendments (1) Extension of target amount Section 1886(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(b)(3)(D) (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking , and before October 1, 2017 (B) in clause (iv), by striking through fiscal year 2017 or a subsequent fiscal year (2) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww fiscal year 2000 through fiscal year 2017 a subsequent fiscal year 3. Extension of the increased payments under the Medicare Low-Volume Hospital Program Section 1886(d)(12) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(12) (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in the heading, by inserting for fiscal years 2005 through 2010 increase (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking and for discharges occurring in fiscal year 2018 and subsequent fiscal years (2) in subparagraph (C)(i)— (A) by striking fiscal years 2011 through 2017 fiscal year 2011 and each subsequent year (B) by striking or portion of fiscal year (3) in subparagraph (D)— (A) in the heading, by striking Temporary applicable percentage increase applicable percentage increase beginning with fiscal year 2011 (B) by striking fiscal years 2011 through 2017, fiscal year 2011 and each subsequent fiscal year (C) by striking or the portion of fiscal year

Summary: Rural Hospital Access Act of 2017 This bill permanently extends the Medicare-Dependent Hospital program&nbsp;(which provides increased&nbsp;payments to certain&nbsp;smaller, rural hospitals that serve a proportionally high number of Medicare patients)&nbsp;and the program for increased payments under Medicare for low-volume hospitals.
Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 2, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to provide that provisions respecting the sales of electric power and leases of power privileges in connection with the operation of any municipal water supply project shall be an authorization in addition to and alternative to any authority in existing laws related to pumped storage hydropower development exclusively utilizing Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1730 18th Street in Bakersfield, California, as the "Merle Haggard Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1730 18th Street in Bakersfield, California, as the "Merle Haggard Post Office Building."
V-BID for Better Care Act of 2017

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for national testing of a model of Medicare Advantage value-based insurance design to meet the needs of chronically ill Medicare Advantage enrollees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Value-Based Insurance Design for Better Care Act of 2017 V-BID for Better Care Act of 2017 2. Adapting benefits to meet the needs of chronically ill Medicare Advantage enrollees Section 1859 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–28 (h) National testing of model for Medicare Advantage value-Based insurance design (1) In general In implementing the model described in paragraph (2) proposed to be tested under section 1115A(b), the Secretary shall revise the testing of the model under such section to cover, effective not later than January 1, 2019, all States. (2) Model described The model described in this paragraph is the testing of a model of Medicare Advantage value-based insurance design that would allow Medicare Advantage plans the option to propose and design benefit structures that vary benefits, cost-sharing, and supplemental benefits offered to enrollees with specific chronic diseases proposed to be carried out in Oregon, Arizona, Texas, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. (3) Termination and modification provision not applicable until January 1, 2022 The provisions of section 1115A(b)(3)(B) shall apply to the model described in paragraph (2), including such model as expanded under paragraph (1), beginning January 1, 2022, but shall not apply to such model, as so expanded, prior to such date. (4) Funding The Secretary shall allocate funds made available under section 1115A(f)(1) to design, implement, and evaluate the model described in paragraph (2), as expanded under paragraph (1). .

Summary: Value-Based Insurance Design for Better Care Act of 2017 or the V-BID for Better Care Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Innovation to&nbsp;expand testing of&nbsp;a model of Medicare Advantage (MA) value-based insurance design that allows MA plans to propose and design benefit structures that vary benefits, cost-sharing, and supplemental benefits with respect to enrollees who have specific chronic diseases. The test model (initially being carried out in specified states)&nbsp;shall be&nbsp;expanded to all states, and may not be terminated prior to 2022.
Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017


Summary: Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill states that is U.S. policy to: (1) reaffirm the United States-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership, which highlights the bilateral relationship's importance and outlines enhanced cooperation in defense, security, economics and trade, energy security, and democracy; (2) support continued cooperation between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Ukraine; (3) support Ukraine's political and economic reforms; (4) reaffirm the commitment of the United States to the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances; (5) assist Ukraine's efforts to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities; and (6) improve Ukraine's ability to respond to Russian-supported disinformation and propaganda efforts in cyberspace, including through social media. (Sec. 4) It is the sense of Congress that the Department of State should take the following actions, commensurate with U.S. interests, to help Ukraine improve its cybersecurity: (1) provide Ukraine necessary support to secure government computer networks from cyber intrusions, particularly networks that defend critical infrastructure; (2) provide Ukraine support to reduce reliance on Russian information and communications technology; and (3) help Ukraine build capacity, expand cybersecurity information sharing, and cooperate on international cyberspace efforts. The State Department shall report to Congress on U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation. Such report shall also include information on: (1) U.S. efforts to strengthen Ukraine's ability to prevent and respond to cyber incidents; (2) the potential for new areas of U.S.-Ukraine mutual assistance in addressing shared cyber challenges, including cyber crime, critical infrastructure protection, and resilience against botnets and other automated, distributed threats; and (3) NATO's efforts to help Ukraine develop technical capabilities to counter cyber threats.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives and certain Members of Congress before the expiration or termination of a HUD-VASH contract, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives and certain Members of Congress before the expiration or termination of a HUD-VASH contract, and for other purposes. 1. Notification of termination or expiration of a HUD-VASH contract (a) Notification Not later than 90 days before the date on which a HUD-VASH contract terminates or expires, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall notify the relevant committees and Members of Congress of such termination or expiration. (b) Plan Not later than 60 days after the date of a notification under subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify the relevant committees and Members of Congress of the plan of the Secretary to provide assistance to veterans served under such contract. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term HUD-VASH contract 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19) (2) The term Member of Congress (3) The term relevant committees and Members of Congress (A) The Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate. (B) The Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives. (C) Each Member of Congress from the jurisdiction covered by a HUD-VASH contract for which the Secretary must issue a notification under subsection (a).

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to notify the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees and each Member of Congress from the jurisdiction covered by a HUD-VASH contract at least 90 days before the contract terminates or expires. &quot;HUD-VASH contract&quot; refers to a contract for low-income housing assistance, a rental voucher for VA-supported housing. The VA shall notify such committees and members within 60 days after such notification of the VA's plan to provide assistance to veterans served under such contract.
Federal Budget Accountability Act

To require an annual report on offsets and pay-fors, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Budget Accountability Act 2. OMB report on and system for offsets and pay-fors (a) Report Not later than March 1 after the first full year following the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit to Congress a report on the effect of provisions of legislation for the previous congressional session that were enacted to offset or pay for the costs of carrying out such legislation, including provisions that increase revenue, rescind budget authority, or reduce direct spending for the previous congressional session. Any such provision shall be analyzed and included in the report for at least 10 years. (b) Tracking system for offsets and pay-Fors required Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall establish a system to track the accuracy of the offsets and pay-fors and submit to Congress a report on the system. (c) Offset and pay-For defined The term offset and pay-for

Summary: Federal Budget Accountability Act This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to report annually to Congress on the effect of provisions of legislation for the previous congressional session that were enacted to offset or pay for the costs of carrying out the legislation, including provisions that increase revenue, rescind budget authority, or reduce direct spending. The OMB must also establish and report to Congress on a system to track the accuracy of the offsets and pay-fors. (Under the bill, an &quot;offset and pay-for&quot; is an estimate by the Congressional Budget Office for a provision of legislation that reduces spending, increases revenue, or reduces the deficit.)
Growing and Reviving Rural Economies Through Transitioning HUBZone Redesignation Act of 2017

To extend the eligibility of redesignated areas as HUBZones from 3 years to 7 years. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Growing and Reviving Rural Economies Through Transitioning HUBZone Redesignation Act of 2017 2. Modification to the HUBZone program Section 3(p)(4)(C) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(p)(4)(C) until the later of for the 7-year period following the date on which the census tract or nonmetropolitan county ceased to be so qualified.

Summary: Growing and Reviving Rural Economies Through Transitioning HUBZone Redesignation Act of 2017 This bill amends the Small Business Act with respect to Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones) located in qualified census tracts, qualified nonmetropolitan counties, or redesignated areas, which are census tracts or nonmetropolitan counties that cease to meet the ordinary criteria for the HUBZone program but are &quot;redesignated&quot; to qualify for it. The bill increases the length of time a census tract or nonmetropolitan county may be redesignated to qualify for HUBZone status from three years to seven years after the date on which the area ceased to meet the ordinary criteria.
Pharmaceutical Information Exchange Act

To improve patient access to emerging medication therapies by clarifying the scope of permitted health care economic and scientific information communications between biopharmaceutical manufacturers and population health decision makers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pharmaceutical Information Exchange Act 2. Facilitating exchange of information prior to approval Section 502(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 352(a) (1) by redesignating subparagraph (2) as subparagraph (3); (2) by inserting after subparagraph (1) the following: (2) Health care economic information or scientific information provided to a payor, formulary committee, or other similar entity with knowledge and expertise in the area of health care economic analysis carrying out its responsibilities for the selection of drugs for coverage, reimbursement, or other population-based health care management, shall not be considered false or misleading or any other form of misbranding under this paragraph, or a violation of section 505 of this Act or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, or otherwise prohibited pre-approval promotion of a drug, if it is based on competent and reliable scientific evidence and relates to an investigational new drug or an investigational use of an approved drug. In order for information relating to an investigational use of an approved drug to be provided pursuant to this subparagraph, there must have been submitted to the Secretary a supplemental application for approval of such use, or the study or studies needed to support the submission of a supplemental application for such use must have been completed with the intention that a supplemental application will be submitted to the Secretary for approval of the use. For purposes of this subparagraph, scientific information includes clinical and pre-clinical data and results relating to an unapproved drug therapy, or drug indication, or other condition of use being investigated or developed. ; and (3) in subparagraph (3), as redesignated— (A) by striking (A) (B) by striking clause (B).

Summary: Pharmaceutical Information Exchange Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to&nbsp;allow information about&nbsp;a new&nbsp;investigational medication or the investigational use of a medication&nbsp;approved&nbsp;by the Food and Drug Administration&nbsp;to be provided to health care entities if the information is based on reliable scientific evidence.
Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act 2. Disqualification on receipt of disability insurance benefits in a month for which unemployment compensation is received (a) In general Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4) (D) (i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. (ii) For purposes of clause (i), the term unemployment compensation (I) regular compensation extended compensation additional compensation 26 U.S.C. 3304 (II) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2251 . (b) Trial work period Section 222(c) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 422(c) (6) (A) For purposes of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have rendered services in a month if the individual is paid unemployment compensation for any week ending within such month. (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term unemployment compensation (i) regular compensation extended compensation additional compensation 26 U.S.C. 3304 (ii) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2251 . (c) Data matching The Commissioner of Social Security shall implement the amendments made by this section using appropriate electronic data. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2019 and are paid unemployment compensation for any week ending on or after January 1, 2019.

Summary: Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to&nbsp;disqualify an individual from&nbsp;receiving&nbsp;disability insurance benefits&nbsp;with respect to&nbsp;any month&nbsp;for which the individual receives unemployment insurance benefits.
PRIVATE Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Protecting the Rights of IndiViduals Against Technological Exploitation Act or the PRIVATE Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prohibit a person from knowingly and wrongfully broadcasting or distributing an intimate visual image of a private area of another individual who is at least 18 years old, who is identifiable from the image or from information displayed in connection with the image, and who does not explicitly consent, if the person knows or reasonably should have known that: the image was made under circumstances in which the individual depicted retained a reasonable expectation of privacy regarding any broadcast or distribution of such image; and the broadcast or distribution of the intimate visual image is likely to cause harm, harassment, intimidation, emotional distress, or financial loss for the individual depicted or to harm substantially the depicted individual's health, safety, business, calling, career, financial condition, reputation, or personal relationships. The perpetrator of such offense is guilty of wrongful distribution of intimate visual images and shall by punished as a court-martial may direct.
Improved Employment Outcomes for Foster Youth Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include foster care transition youth as members of targeted groups for purposes of the work opportunity credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improved Employment Outcomes for Foster Youth Act of 2017 2. Inclusion of foster care transition youth for purposes of work opportunity credit (a) In general Section 51(d)(1) or , or (K) a qualified foster care transition youth. . (b) Qualified foster care transition youth defined Section 51(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (16) Qualified foster care transition youth The term qualified foster care transition youth (A) not having attained age 27 as of the hiring date, and (B) having been in foster care (within the meaning of section 477 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 677 . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Improved Employment Outcomes for Foster Youth Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of qualified foster care transition youth. (The WOTC permits employers who hire individuals who are members of a targeted group [e.g., qualified veterans, ex-felons, SSI recipients] to claim a tax credit equal to a portion of the wages paid to those individuals.) A &quot;qualified foster care transition youth&quot; is any individual who is certified by the designated local agency as: (1) not having attained age 27 as of the hiring date, and (2) as having been in foster care after attaining the age specified in provisions of the Social Security Act related to the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (currently 16 years of age).
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017


Summary: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 4) This bill provides for increased dissemination of news and information access to North Korea. The North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 is amended to include news rebroadcasting in supported broadcasting to North Korea. (Sec. 5) The President may: (1) distribute or provide grants to distribute information receiving devices, electronically readable devices, and other informational sources into North Korea; and (2) provide grants to develop and distribute new products or methods to allow North Koreans easier access to outside information. The Broadcasting Board of Governors may broadcast American, Korean, Chinese, and other popular music, television, movies, and popular cultural references as part of its programming. The board shall broadcast to North Korea in the Korean language information on rights, laws, and freedoms afforded through the North Korean Constitution and through human rights treaties or other international agreements. The bill urges that information access efforts should include religious communities and be coordinated with the Office of International Religious Freedom. (Sec. 7) The President may provide grants for research on North Korea's denial of human rights. The bill extends through FY2022: (1) programs that promote human rights, democracy, the rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) actions to promote freedom of information in North Korea; and (3) humanitarian assistance to North Koreans who are outside of North Korea without the permission of the government. The bill extends through 2022 annual reporting requirements regarding: (1) freedom of information, (2) North Korean human rights issues, (3) U.S. humanitarian assistance inside North Korea and to North Koreans outside of North Korea, and (4) the number of North Koreans seeking refugee status or political asylum in the United States.
To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word "police".

To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word police 1. Limitation on immigration officer uniforms Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357 (i) Immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security, including officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall not wear any clothing, accessories, or other items on their person bearing the word police .

Summary: This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security, including officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, from wearing clothing, accessories, or other items bearing the word &quot;police&quot; while performing duties under the immigration laws.
Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection Act


Summary: Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection Act (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of the Interior to adjust the eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area and the Deschutes Canyon Wilderness Study Area in Oregon to exclude approximately 832 acres, as depicted on the map entitled &quot; &quot;Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area&quot; dated April 6, 2017, to facilitate fire prevention and response activities on the excluded public lands and adjacent private property. The public lands to be excluded from such wilderness study areas are no longer subject to requirements under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 regarding the status of public lands during the period they are being reviewed for designation as wilderness.
Eastern Interior Alaska Land Use Protection Act

To provide that the management plan entitled Eastern Interior Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eastern Interior Alaska Land Use Protection Act 2. Nullification of effect of management plan The management plan entitled Eastern Interior Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement

Summary: Eastern Interior Alaska Land Use Protection Act This bill declares that the management plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for the Eastern Interior Planning Area in Alaska, which is entitled the &quot;Eastern Interior Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement,&quot; for which a notice of availability was published in the Federal Register on July 29, 2016, shall have no force or effect.
Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act


Summary: Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to issue one-year permits allowing Washington, Oregon, Idaho, the Nez Perce Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to kill sea lions in a portion of the Columbia River or certain tributaries in order to protect fish from sea lion predation. Permits may be issued to kill sea lions only if the sea lions are part of a population that is not depleted. The permits may authorize the lethal taking of 100 sea lions or fewer. The cumulative annual taking of sea lions each year under all such permits is limited to 10% of the annual potential biological removal level. Permit holders must be trained in natural resource management. These permits are exempted from environmental review requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for five years. NOAA may suspend the issuance of the permits if, after five years, lethal removal authority is no longer necessary to protect fish from sea lion predation.