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Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 2. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes (a) In general Chapter 55 section 5501A 5501B. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes Notwithstanding any determination made by the Secretary under section 5501A of this title, in any case arising out of the administration by the Secretary of laws and benefits under this title, a person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness shall not be considered adjudicated as a mental defective under subsection (d)(4) or (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18 without the order or finding of a judge, magistrate, or other judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5501A the following new item: 5501B. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes. . March 10, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits, in any case arising out of the administration of laws and benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs, any person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness from being considered adjudicated as a mental defective for purposes of the right to receive or transport firearms without the order or finding of a judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others.
EACH Act


Summary: Equitable Access to Care and Health Act or the EACH Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the religious conscience exemption under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to exempt individuals who rely solely on a religious method of healing and for whom the acceptance of medical health services would be inconsistent with their religious beliefs from the requirement to purchase and maintain minimum essential health care coverage.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the "Tilden Veterans Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the "Tilden Veterans Post Office."
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9155 Schaefer Road, Converse, Texas, as the "Converse Veterans Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9155 Schaefer Road, Converse, Texas, as the "Converse Veterans Post Office Building."
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 N. Francisco Avenue, Mission, Texas, as the "Mission Veterans Post Office Building".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 N. Francisco Avenue, Mission, Texas, as the "Mission Veterans Post Office Building."
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 122 W. Goodwin Street, Pleasanton, Texas, as the "Pleasanton Veterans Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 122 W. Goodwin Street, Pleasanton, Texas, as the "Pleasanton Veterans Post Office."
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 400 N. Main Street, Encinal, Texas, as the "Encinal Veterans Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 400 N. Main Street, Encinal, Texas, as the "Encinal Veterans Post Office."
Supporting America's Innovators Act of 2017

To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting America’s Innovators Act of 2017 2. Investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–3(c)(1) (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting (or, in the case of a qualifying venture capital fund, 250 persons) one hundred persons (2) by adding at the end the following: (C) (i) The term qualifying venture capital fund (ii) The term venture capital fund . March 29, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Supporting America's Innovators Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to&nbsp;exempt from the&nbsp;definition of an "investment company," for purposes of&nbsp;specified limitations&nbsp;applicable to such&nbsp;a company&nbsp;under the Act,&nbsp;a qualifying venture capital fund that has no more than 250 investors. Specifically, the bill applies to a venture&nbsp;capital fund&nbsp;that has less than $10 million in aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital. Under current law, a venture capital fund is considered to be an investment company if it has more than 100 investors.
Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017


Summary: Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to replace the authorization for a National Congenital Heart Disease Surveillance System with a requirement for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enhance and expand congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness. (Congenital heart disease is a condition caused by a heart defect that is present at birth.) HHS must award grants to nonprofit entities to conduct a study of congenital heart disease among all ages, including prevalence, health care utilization, and demographic factors. Collected information must be made available to the public. (Sec. 3) HHS must report on research and other activities conducted regarding congenital heart disease.
To provide for the appointment of members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to replace members whose terms expire during 2017, and for other purposes.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on March 15, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill provides that of the three members appointed to the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance (OOC) to replace the three members whose terms expire in March 2017, one shall have a three-year term and two shall have a four-year term. (The OOC was established by the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to administer and enforce that Act and to assist Members of Congress in understanding their rights and responsibilities under workplace and accessibility laws.) The board members appointed to replace the two members whose terms expire in May 2017 shall each have a five-year term. This bill allows a board member whose term expires in: (1) March 2017 to be reappointed to serve one additional three or four-year term, and (2) May 2017 to be reappointed to serve an additional five-year term. Such board members may not be reappointed to any additional terms after their additional term expires. The bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to: (1) permit a board member to serve after his or her term has expired until a successor has taken office; and (2) authorize the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leaders of the House and Senate to take such steps as they consider appropriate to ensure the timely appointment of board members consistent with such Act's requirements.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain contract research eligible for the research credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain contract research eligible for the research credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Domestic Research Enhancement Act of 2017 2. Research credit expanded to make certain research eligible for the credit (a) In general (1) Section 41(b)(1) and , and (C) contracted research expenses. . (2) Section 41(b) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Contracted research expenses (A) In general The term contracted research expenses (B) Funded research allowed For purposes of this section, the prohibition contained in subsection (d)(4)(H) shall not apply. (C) Denial of double benefit The amount of any in-house research expenses taken into account under this section (without regard to this paragraph) by a contracted taxpayer for a taxable year shall be reduced by the amount of in-house research expenses taken into account by such taxpayer under subparagraph (A) for taxable year. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Domestic Research Enhancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a research tax credit for 35% of in-house research expenses (contracted research expenses), including any research funded by any grant or contract or&nbsp;by another person or governmental entity.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act


Summary: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 50,000 $5 coins, 400,000 $1 coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins in recognition and celebration of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The coins shall be in the shape of a dome, and the design on the common reverse of the coins shall depict a basketball. Treasury shall hold a competition to determine the design of the common obverse of the coins, which shall be emblematic of the game of basketball. (Sec. 7) The bill requires all sales of such coins to include specified surcharges, which shall be paid by Treasury to the Hall to fund an endowment for increased operations and educational programming.
Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act

To clarify the National Credit Union Administration authority to improve credit union safety and soundness. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act 2. Improving credit union safety and soundness The Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1751 (1) in section 107— (A) in paragraph (16), by striking and (B) in paragraph (17), by striking the period and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (18) to receive payments on uninsured non-share accounts described under section 216(o)(2)(D), subject to such terms, rates, and conditions as may be established by the board of directors, within limitations prescribed by the Board. ; and (2) in section 216— (A) in subsection (b)(1)(B)(ii), by striking must rely rely predominantly (B) in subsection (o)(2)— (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking and (ii) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking the period and inserting ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (D) with respect to any insured credit union other than a low-income credit union, includes uninsured non-share accounts as authorized by the Board, that— (i) do not alter the cooperative nature of the credit union; (ii) are subordinate to all other claims against the credit union, including the claims of creditors, shareholders, and the Fund; (iii) are available to be applied to cover operating losses of the credit union in excess of its retained earnings and, to the extent so applied, will not be replenished; (iv) if they have a stated maturity, have an initial maturity of at least 5 years; (v) if they have a stated maturity, the net worth value of such accounts may be discounted at the discretion of the Board when the remaining maturity is less than 5 years; (vi) are subject to disclosure and consumer protection requirements as determined by the Board; (vii) are offered by a credit union that is determined by the Board to be sufficiently capitalized and well-managed; and (viii) are subject to such rules and regulations as the Board may establish. .

Summary: Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act This bill amends the Federal Credit Union Act to allow a&nbsp;federal credit union, other than a low-income credit union,&nbsp;to receive payments on uninsured non-share accounts that: do not alter the cooperative nature of the credit union; are subordinate to all other claims against the credit union; are available to cover operating losses in excess of retained earnings and, to the extent so applied, will not be replenished; meet applicable requirements with respect to maturity; are subject to disclosure and consumer-protection requirements as determined by the&nbsp;National Credit Union Administration&nbsp;Board; are offered by a credit union that is sufficiently capitalized and well-managed; and are subject to such rules and regulations as the board may establish.
Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Securities Exchange Commission to refund or credit excess payments made to the Commission. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act 2. Refunding or crediting overpayment of section 31 fees (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commission (2) the term national securities association 15 U.S.C. 78o–3 (3) the term national securities exchange 15 U.S.C. 78f (b) Credit for overpayment of fees Notwithstanding section 31(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78ee(j) 15 U.S.C. 78ee (c) Applicability Subsection (b) shall apply only to fees and assessments that a national securities exchange or a national securities association was required to pay to the Commission before the date of enactment of this Act. August 15, 2017 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offset future fees and assessments due from a national securities exchange or&nbsp;association that: (1)&nbsp;has previously overpaid such fees and assessments, and (2)&nbsp;informs the SEC of the overpayment within 10 years.
State Medicaid Waiver Flexibility Act of 2017

To permit indefinite extensions for certain previously extended Medicaid managed care waivers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Medicaid Waiver Flexibility Act of 2017 2. Grandfathering certain Medicaid managed care waivers (a) In general In the case of a State with a grandfathered managed care waiver, the State may continue to implement the managed care delivery system that is the subject of such waiver in perpetuity under the State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act (or a waiver of such plan) without submitting an application to the Secretary for a new waiver to implement such managed care delivery system, so long as the terms and conditions of the waiver involved are not modified. If the State seeks to modify the terms or conditions of such a waiver, the State shall submit to the Secretary an application for approval of a new waiver under such modified terms and conditions. (b) State with a grandfathered managed care waiver defined In this section, the term State with a grandfathered managed care waiver (1) with a waiver approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 1915(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396u–2(b) (2) the renewal of such waiver was approved no less than two times. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed, with respect to a waiver approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315

Summary: State Medicaid Waiver Flexibility Act of 2017 This bill&nbsp;indefinitely extends a state's&nbsp;Medicaid managed care waiver if: (1) the waiver was in effect as of January 1, 2017, (2) the waiver's renewal&nbsp;has been&nbsp;approved at least twice, and (3)&nbsp;the waiver's terms or conditions remain unchanged.
Ghost Guns Are Guns Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require firearm assembly kits to be considered to be firearms. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ghost Guns Are Guns Act 2. Firearm assembly kits considered to be firearms Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking or (D) any destructive device ; (D) any destructive device; or (E) any combination of parts designed or intended for use in converting any device into a firearm and from which a firearm may be readily assembled (2) in paragraph (4)— (A) by adding and (B) by striking and (C) by striking subparagraph (C).

Summary: Ghost Guns Are Guns Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to broaden the definition of &quot;firearm&quot; to include any combination of parts designed and intended to be used to convert a device into a firearm and from which a firearm may be readily assembled.
Improving Access to Mental Health Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Act 2. Improved access to mental health services under the Medicare program (a) Access to clinical social workers Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii) 75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L) 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 (b) Access to clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (1) In general Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii) clinical social worker services, qualified psychologist services, (2) Conforming amendment Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation (c) Access to the complete set of clinical social worker services Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) (1) by striking for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services , including health behavior assessment and intervention as identified as of January 1, 2017, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes), but not including services (2) by striking ) which , which (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2018.

Summary: Improving Access to Mental Health Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) increase the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services, (2) exclude clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare, and (3) alter the definition of &ldquo;clinical social worker services&rdquo; as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, &ldquo;clinical social worker services&rdquo;: (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to require that the Office of Personnel Management submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use of official time by Federal employees.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 11, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to submit an annual report to Congress on the use of official time by federal employees. The report must include at a minimum: the total amount of official time granted to employees, the average amount of official time expended per bargaining unit employee, the specific types of activities or purposes for which official time was granted and the impact on agency operations, the total number of employees to whom official time was granted and the number engaged exclusively in activities involving the use of official time, the total amount of compensation (including fringe benefits) afforded to employees granted official time, the total amount of official time spent by employees representing federal employees who are not union members, and a description of any room or space designated at the agency where official time will be conducted. The bill defines &quot;official time&quot; as any period of time granted to a federal employee to perform representational or consultative functions and during which the employee would otherwise be in a duty status.
Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018


Summary: Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to: (1) compensate employees furloughed as a result of any lapse in appropriations which began on or about February 9, 2018; and (2) ratify and approve certain obligations incurred in anticipation of the appropriations and authority provided by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018. (Sec. 102) The bill also specifies that the time covered by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 includes the period that began on or about February 9, 2018, during which there was a lapse in appropriations.
Self-Insurance Protection Act

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from the definition of health insurance coverage certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Self-Insurance Protection Act 2. Certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans not included under the definition of health insurance coverage (a) ERISA Section 733(b)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1191b(b)(1) Such term shall not include a stop-loss policy obtained by a self-insured health plan or a plan sponsor of a group health plan that self-insures the health risks of its plan participants to reimburse the plan or sponsor for losses that the plan or sponsor incurs in providing health or medical benefits to such plan participants in excess of a predetermined level set forth in the stop-loss policy obtained by such plan or sponsor. (b) PHSA Section 2791(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91(b)(1) Such term shall not include a stop-loss policy obtained by a self-insured health plan or a plan sponsor of a group health plan that self-insures the health risks of its plan participants to reimburse the plan or sponsor for losses that the plan or sponsor incurs in providing health or medical benefits to such plan participants in excess of a predetermined level set forth in the stop-loss policy obtained by such plan or sponsor. (c) IRC Section 9832(b)(1)(A) Such term shall not include a stop-loss policy obtained by a self-insured health plan or a plan sponsor of a group health plan that self-insures the health risks of its plan participants to reimburse the plan or sponsor for losses that the plan or sponsor incurs in providing health or medical benefits to such plan participants in excess of a predetermined level set forth in the stop-loss policy obtained by such plan or sponsor.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 20, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Self-Insurance Protection Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the definition of &quot;health insurance coverage&quot; a stop-loss policy obtained by a self-insured health plan or a sponsor of a self-insured group health plan to reimburse the plan or sponsor for losses incurred in providing health benefits to plan participants in excess of a level set forth in the stop-loss policy.
Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2018


Summary: Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2023 and revise certain Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) programs that support state and local surveillance of maternal mortality. Among other changes, the bill authorizes the CDC to support state and tribal maternal mortality review committees. Such committees must collect, analyze, and report specified data relating to pregnancy-associated deaths (i.e., deaths from any cause during, or within one year of, pregnancy) and pregnancy-related deaths (i.e., deaths from any cause during, or within one year of, pregnancy that are related to pregnancy or its management, excluding accidental or incidental causes).
Arbuckle Project Maintenance Complex and District Office Conveyance Act of 2017


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Arbuckle Project Maintenance Complex and District Office Conveyance Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey to the Arbuckle Master Conservancy District in Murray County, Oklahoma, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Maintenance Complex and District Office of the Arbuckle Project. The bill shields the federal government from being held liable by any court for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence related to the complex and office, except for damages caused by acts of negligence by the government or government employees or agents prior to its conveyance. After such conveyance: (1) the complex and office shall not be considered to be a part of a federal reclamation project; and (2) such district shall not be eligible to receive any benefits with respect to any facility comprising such complex and office, except benefits that would be available to a similarly situated person with respect to such a facility that is not part of a federal reclamation project. If the conveyance has not been completed within 12 months, Interior shall submit to Congress an explanation and the date by which the conveyance will be completed.
Reducing Unnecessary Emergency Room Visits under Medicaid Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits under the Medicaid program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Unnecessary Emergency Room Visits under Medicaid Act 2. State option to impose higher cost sharing for nonemergency use of emergency room services (a) In general Section 1916 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396o (1) in subsection (a)(3), by striking up to twice the nominal amount up to $25 (2) in subsection (b)(3), by striking up to twice the nominal amount up to $25 (b) State option for alternative premiums and cost sharing Section 1916A(e)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396o–1(e)(2) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking twice the amount determined to be nominal under section 1916 the amount specified in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) or (b) (as applicable) of section 1916 with respect to non-emergency services (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking a nominal amount (as otherwise determined under section 1916) the amount specified in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) or (b) (as applicable) of section 1916 with respect to non-emergency services (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after October 1, 2017.

Summary: This bill increases the maximum allowable&nbsp;cost-sharing or similar charge that a state Medicaid program&nbsp;may impose, for outpatient services received at a hospital emergency room, from up to twice the nominal amount (currently $4) to up to $25.
Freedom to Use Contracted Entities Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States more flexibility with respect to using contractors to make eligibility determinations on behalf of the State Medicaid plan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom to Use Contracted Entities Act 2. State flexibility to use contractors to make eligibility determinations on behalf of State Section 1902(a)(5) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(5) , but such determinations of eligibility may be made, at the option of a State, under a contract with another State or local agency or a contractor so long as the contract does not provide incentives for the agency or contractor to delay eligibility determinations or to deny eligibility for individuals otherwise eligible for medical assistance

Summary: Freedom to Use Contracted Entities Act This bill&nbsp;allows a state Medicaid program to use a contractor to make eligibility determinations on its behalf, so long as the contract does not provide incentives for the contractor to delay eligibility determinations or to deny eligibility for individuals otherwise eligible for medical assistance.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with flexibility in providing choice of coverage through managed care under Medicaid.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with flexibility in providing choice of coverage through managed care under Medicaid. 1. State flexibility to provide choice of coverage in managed care Paragraph (3) of section 1932(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396u–2(a) (3) Choice of coverage A State may, at its option, permit an individual to choose a managed care entity from two or more such entities that meet the applicable requirements of this section, and of section 1903(m) or section 1905(t). .

Summary: This bill&nbsp;eliminates the requirement for&nbsp;a state Medicaid program to&nbsp;allow an individual to&nbsp;select a managed-care entity from among two or more qualified entities. Instead, a state Medicaid program may, but is not required to, do so.
Encouraging Employee Ownership Act of 2017

To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Encouraging Employee Ownership Act of 2017 2. Increased threshold for disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, so as to increase from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 the aggregate sales price or amount of securities sold during any consecutive 12-month period in excess of which the issuer is required under such section to deliver an additional disclosure to investors. The Commission shall index for inflation such aggregate sales price or amount every 5 years to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, rounding to the nearest $1,000,000. March 29, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Encouraging Employee Ownership Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill&nbsp;&nbsp;requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to increase, from $5 million to $10 million, the 12-month sales threshold beyond which an issuer is required to provide investors with additional disclosures related to compensatory benefit plans.
To repeal the rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled "Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform".

To repeal the rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform 1. Repeal The rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform April 6, 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.) (Sec. 1) This bill nullifies the Federal Highway Administration's and the Federal Transit Administration's rule published on December 20, 2016, that revises transportation planning regulations with regard to the alignment of planning regulations with statutory provisions relating to the establishment of metropolitan planning area boundaries and the designation of metropolitan planning organizations.
To modify the boundary of Voyageurs National Park in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes.


Summary: This bill modifies the boundaries of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. The bill transfers to the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior administrative jurisdiction over: any land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the boundaries of the park, and any additional public land identified by the BLM as appropriate for transfer within the boundaries of the park. Any land located within or adjacent to the boundaries of the park that is owned by Minnesota (or a political subdivision) may be acquired by Interior through donation or exchange only. Upon completion of any such acquisition from Minnesota, Interior shall revise the park's boundaries to reflect the acquisition.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories. 1. Clarifying non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories Section 1834(a)(1)(F) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(a)(1)(F) (1) in clause (ii), by striking at the end and (2) in clause (iii), by striking at the end the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) in the case of covered items furnished on or after July 1, 2017, the Secretary shall not apply this subparagraph or any other provision of this title to use information from the competitive acquisition program to determine payment amounts for items excluded from such competitive acquisition program, including all complex rehabilitative manual and power wheelchairs classified by the Secretary as of January 1, 2015, and, without limitation, any wheelchair accessory, cushion, or back when furnished in connection with a complex rehabilitative manual or power wheelchair. .

Summary: This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories.&nbsp;(A competitive bidding program has replaced the use of&nbsp;established fee schedule&nbsp;amounts to determine payments under Medicare for certain durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs.)
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Pago Pago, American Samoa, the Faleomavaega Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin VA Clinic.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Pago Pago, American Samoa, as the &quot;Faleomavaega Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin VA Clinic.&quot;
Federal Firefighter Flexibility and Fairness Act

To amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Firefighter Flexibility and Fairness Act 2. Treatment of hours worked under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement Section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any hours worked by a firefighter under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be disregarded for purposes of any determination relating to eligibility for, or the amount of, any overtime pay under this section. (2) For purposes of this section— (A) the term qualified trade-of-time arrangement (B) the term firefighter .

Summary: Federal Firefighter Flexibility and Fairness Act This bill provides that any hours worked by a firefighter under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be disregarded&nbsp;for purposes of determining eligibility for, or the amount of, any overtime pay. The bill defines &quot;qualified trade-of-time arrangement&quot; as an arrangement under which two firefighters who are employed by the same agency agree, solely at their option and with the approval of their employing agency, to substitute for one another during scheduled work hours in the performance of work in the same capacity.
U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2017

To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to terminate an exemption for companies located in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and any other possession of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2017 2. Termination of exemption (a) In general Section 6(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(a) (b) Effective date and safe harbor (1) Effective date Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Safe harbor With respect to a company that is exempt under section 6(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(a)(1) (3) Extension of safe harbor The Securities and Exchange Commission, by rule and regulation upon its own motion, or by order upon application, may conditionally or unconditionally, under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(c) May 1, 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.) U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to apply the Act to investment companies created under the laws of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or any other U.S. possession.
Requiring Individual Responsibility in Medicaid Act of 2017

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States to impose an individual responsibility requirement for nondisabled, nonelderly, nonpregnant individuals made eligible for medical assistance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Requiring Individual Responsibility in Medicaid Act of 2017 2. Permitting States to apply an individual responsibility requirement for nondisabled, nonelderly, nonpregnant adults under Medicaid. Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a (nn) Individual responsibility requirement option for nondisabled, nonelderly, nonpregnant adults (1) In general Beginning October 1, 2017, subject to paragraph (3), a State may elect through a State plan amendment (or waiver of such plan) to condition medical assistance to a nondisabled, nonelderly, nonpregnant individual under this title upon such an individual’s satisfaction of an individual responsibility requirement (as defined in paragraph (2)). (2) Individual responsibility requirement defined In this section, the term individual responsibility requirement (3) Required exceptions States administering an individual responsibility requirement under this subsection may not apply such requirement to— (A) a woman to whom subsection (e)(5) applies (relating to eligibility of pregnant women through the end of the month in which the 60-day period (beginning on the last day of her pregnancy) ends); (B) an individual who is the only parent or caretaker relative in the family of a child who has not attained 6 years of age or who is the only parent or caretaker of a child with disabilities; or (C) an individual who is married or a head of household and has not attained 20 years of age and who— (i) maintains satisfactory attendance at secondary school or the equivalent; or (ii) participates in education directly related to employment. .

Summary: Requiring Individual Responsibility in Medicaid Act of 2017 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow a state Medicaid program to impose a work requirement&nbsp;as a condition of eligibility. A&nbsp;program may not apply such a requirement to: (1) a pregnant woman, (2) the sole parent or caretaker of either a child younger than age&nbsp;6 or a child with disabilities, or (3) an individual younger than age 20 who is married or head of a household and either attends secondary school or participates in employment-related education.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with flexibility with respect to providing coverage for nonemergency transportation under Medicaid.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with flexibility with respect to providing coverage for nonemergency transportation under Medicaid. 1. Providing States flexibility with respect to providing for nonemergency transportation under Medicaid (a) In general Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a (nn) Nonemergency medical transportation Nothing in this title (including subsection (a)(4)(A) of this section and 1905(a)(4)(B)) shall be construed as requiring a State plan under this title (or a waiver of the plan) to provide for transportation to and from providers as specified in section 431.53 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection). . (b) Repeal of regulation Effective on October 1, 2017, section 431.53 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations is repealed.

Summary: This bill: (1)&nbsp;repeals the regulatory requirement for a state Medicaid program to ensure necessary transportation to and from providers, and (2) specifies that title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act does not require a program to provide such transportation.
To authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land, and for other purposes.


Summary: (Sec. 1) This bill transfers administrative jurisdiction over: 0.342 acres of federal land within the boundary of the George Washington Memorial Parkway from the Department of the Interior to the Department of Transportation (DOT), and 0.479 acres of federal land within the boundary of the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center of the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) adjacent to the parkway from DOT to Interior. Interior shall prohibit the storage, construction, or installation of any items that may interfere with access by the research center to certain land within the parkway boundary.
American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act

To reduce temporarily the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced on Federal lands, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act 2. Reduction in royalty rate on soda ash Notwithstanding section 102(a)(9) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1701(a)(9) 30 U.S.C. 262 December 11, 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.) American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act (Sec. 2) This bill sets at 2%, for a five-year period, the royalty rate on the quantity or gross value of the output of sodium compounds and related products at the point of shipment to market from federal land.
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2017

To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2017 2. Citizenship at birth for certain persons born in the United States (a) In general Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1401 (1) by inserting (a) The following (2) by redesignating subsections (a) through (h) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (b) Definition Acknowledging the right of birthright citizenship established by section 1 of the 14th amendment to the Constitution, a person born in the United States shall be considered ‘subject to the jurisdiction’ of the United States for purposes of subsection (a)(1) if the person is born in the United States of parents, one of whom is— (1) a citizen or national of the United States; (2) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States whose residence is in the United States; or (3) an alien performing active service in the armed forces (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code). . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a)(3) shall not be construed to affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to consider a person born in the United States &quot;subject to the jurisdiction&quot; of the United States for citizenship at birth purposes if the person is born in the United States of parents, one of whom is: (1) a U.S. citizen or national, (2) a lawful permanent resident alien whose residence is in the United States, or (3) an alien performing active service in the U.S. Armed Forces. This Act shall not be construed to affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the date of its enactment.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Land Conveyance Act


Summary: Pascua Yaqui Tribe Land Conveyance Act (Sec. 3) This bill declares that 39.65 acres of land are to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, effective the day after the Tucson Unified School District No. 1 relinquishes its interest in the land. (Sec. 4) The United States must convey to the school district 13.24 acres of federal land in exchange for payment of the fair market value of the land and the cost of conveyance. The school district may acquire the federal reversionary interest in 27.5 acres of district land by paying the appraised value, plus the costs of appraisal and conveyance, to the Department of the Interior. (Sec. 5) Gaming is prohibited on the land taken into trust pursuant to this bill. (Sec. 6) There are no federal reserved water rights for the land taken into trust. The tribe retains state water rights for this land. Water rights for this land may not be forfeited or abandoned.