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Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018


Summary: Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018 This bill imposes sanctions and reporting requirements with respect to activities associated with Hezbollah. The President shall impose sanctions on (1) any foreign individual or entity that knowingly provides significant financial, material, or technological support for certain Hezbollah-affiliated groups; and (2) foreign individuals or entities engaged in fundraising or recruitment activities for Hezbollah. The sanctions shall include blocking property transactions, barring of entry into the United States, and revoking granted visas. The President shall also impose property-blocking sanctions on (1) any agent or foreign state instrumentality that has knowingly supported or participated in combat operations with Hezbollah or provided significant financial support, arms, or related materiel to Hezbollah; and (2) affiliated networks of Hezbollah, including those affiliated through the commission of significant transnational criminal activities. The President may waive sanctions required under this bill if it is in the U.S. national interest to do so. The President shall instruct the Secretary of State to increase efforts to strengthen the capacity of foreign governments to prevent hostile activity by Iran and disrupt Hezbollah's illicit activities. Such efforts include diplomatic efforts to persuade governments to list Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and to help governments develop legislation and financial investigative capacity. The President is authorized to require financial institutions in the United States to establish enhanced due diligence policies in relation to correspondent or payable through accounts for foreign financial institutions. The bill imposes and modifies various reporting requirements related to Hezbollah, including reports to Congress on (1) certain foreign financial institutions that process various transactions related to Hezbollah, (2) racketeering activities involving Hezbollah and its affiliates, (3) Hezbollah's fundraising and international operational capabilities and information such as which countries consent to such activities within their borders, (4) the estimated net worth of senior Hezbollah members and their sources of income, and (5) members of the Lebanese Parliament who identify as Hezbollah members and the significant conduct of such individuals.
Combat Sexual Harassment in Housing Act

To amend the Fair Housing Act to establish that certain conduct, in or around a dwelling, shall be considered to be severe or pervasive for purposes of determining whether a certain type of sexual harassment has occurred under that Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combat Sexual Harassment in Housing Act 2. Sexual harassment in or around a dwelling The Fair Housing Act is amended by inserting after section 807 ( 42 U.S.C. 3607 807A. Sexual harassment in or around a dwelling (a) Hostile environment sexual harassment For purposes of determining, under this title, whether unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature is sufficiently severe or pervasive to constitute a discriminatory housing practice based on hostile environment sexual harassment, any incident of conduct described in subsection (b) that occurs in or around a dwelling, shall be considered to be severe or pervasive. (b) Conduct The conduct described in subsection (a) consists of— (1) unwelcome touching of a sexual nature or groping; or (2) any other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is intended to be coercive, threatening, or intimidating. .

Summary: Combat Sexual Harassment in Housing Act This bill amends the Fair Housing Act to specify that the following&nbsp;unwelcome conduct in or around a dwelling shall be considered&nbsp;sufficiently severe or pervasive as to constitute a discriminatory housing practice: (1) unwelcome touching of a sexual nature or groping; or (2) any other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is intended to be coercive, threatening, or intimidating.
Highway Safety Education Improvement Act of 2017

To expand the definition of highway safety improvement project under section 148 of title 23, United States Code, to include education integrated into an approved State strategic highway safety plan, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Highway Safety Education Improvement Act of 2017 2. Highway Safety Improvement Program Section 148 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(4)(B)— (A) by redesignating clause (xxviii) as clause (xxix); (B) by inserting after clause (xxvii) the following: (xxviii) Education, as part of an approved State strategic highway safety plan, except that the total amount of funds that may be used by a State in a fiscal year for projects under this clause may not exceed 10 percent of the amount allocated to the State for the highway safety improvement program under this section for such fiscal year, after the set asides for metropolitan transportation planning under section 134 and the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program under section 149. ; and (C) in clause (xxix), as redesignated, by striking A physical infrastructure safety project An infrastructure safety project (2) in subsection (g)(1), by striking increases over the most recent 2-year period for which data are available does not decrease during the most recent 2-year period for which data are available compared to the immediately preceding 2-year period, and exceeds the national fatality rate on rural roads

Summary: Highway Safety Education Improvement Act of 2017 This bill expands the definition of &quot;highway safety improvement project&quot; to include education, as part of an approved state strategic highway safety plan, subject to a specified funding limitation. The bill also modifies the highway safety improvement program high-risk rural road safety rule to require a state to obligate additional funds for projects on high-risk rural roads if the fatality rate on such roads does not decrease (currently, if it increases) during a two-year period. If the fatality rate does not decrease and exceeds the national fatality rate on rural roads, then, as under existing law, the state must obligate 200% of the amount it received for high-risk rural roads in FY2009.
Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole in recognition for his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman.
Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill designates the checkpoint of the U.S. Border Patrol located on U.S. Highway 77 North in Sarita, Texas, as the &quot;Javier Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint.&quot;
Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2017 2. Prohibition on rehiring former IRS employees who were involuntarily separated for misconduct (a) In general Section 7804 (d) Prohibition on rehiring employees involuntarily separated The Commissioner may not employ any individual previously employed by the Commissioner who was removed for misconduct under this subchapter or chapter 43 or chapter 75 26 U.S.C. 7804 . (b) Effective date (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any employee removed from employment before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Exception The amendment made by subsection (a) shall not apply to any employee who is employed by the Internal Revenue Service as of the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any removal for misconduct which occurred before such date.

Summary: Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)&nbsp;from rehiring any individual who was previously employed by the&nbsp;IRS but was removed for misconduct or whose&nbsp;employment was terminated for cause. The bill generally applies with respect to any employee removed from employment before, on, or after the date of enactment of this bill. It does not apply to any employee who is employed by the IRS as of the enactment of this bill with respect to any removal for misconduct which occurred prior to enactment.
Relief for Recovering Communities Act

To amend section 5307 of title 49, United States Code, with respect to the treatment of communities as urbanized areas following a major disaster. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Relief for Recovering Communities Act 2. Definition of urbanized areas following a major disaster Section 5307 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Urbanized areas following a major disaster (1) Defined term In this section, the term major disaster 42 U.S.C. 5122(2) (2) Urbanized area major disaster population criteria Notwithstanding section 5302, the Secretary shall treat an area as an urbanized area (A) the area was defined and designated as an urbanized area (B) the population of the area fell below 50,000 as a result of such major disaster. (3) Population calculation An area treated as an urbanized area (4) Savings provision Nothing in this subsection may be construed to affect apportionments made under this chapter before the date of the enactment of this subsection. .

Summary: Relief for Recovering Communities Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation to treat an area as an &quot;urbanized area&quot; following a major disaster under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 until the second decennial census conducted after such disaster if: (1) the area was defined and designated as such by the Department of Commerce in the decennial census immediately preceding such disaster, effective with the 2000 decennial census; and (2) the population of the area fell below 50,000 as a result of such disaster. This designation as an urbanized area permits an application for federal transit funding based upon population levels in the area prior to the major disaster. An area treated as an urbanized area shall be assigned the population and square miles of the urban cluster designated by Commerce in the most recent decennial census.
National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act


Summary: National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act (Sec. 2) This bill designates as the "National Memorial to Fallen Educators" an existing&nbsp;memorial located at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas. The memorial is not a unit of the National Park System, and its designation shall not require or allow federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to it.
Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2017

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate fair prescription drug prices under part D of the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2017 2. Authority to negotiate fair prices for Medicare prescription drugs (a) In general Section 1860D–11 of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 1395w–111 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services to: (1)&nbsp;negotiate drug prices under the Medicare prescription drug benefit, and (2) institute a price structure for the reimbursement of drugs covered under the benefit.
GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017

To ensure the Government Accountability Office has adequate access to information. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017 2. Access to certain information (a) Access to certain information Subchapter II of chapter 7 721. Access to certain information (a) No provision of the Social Security Act, including section 453(l) of that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 653(l) (b) The specific reference to a statute in subsection (a) shall not be construed to affect access by the Government Accountability Office to information under statutes that are not referenced in subsection (a). . (b) Agency reports Section 720(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting or planned action taken (2) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, the congressional committees with jurisdiction over the agency program or activity that is the subject of the recommendation, and the Government Accountability Office before the 61st day after the date of the report; and . (c) Authority To obtain records Section 716 of title 31, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a)— (1) by striking (a) (2) (2) by inserting after the section heading the following: (a) (1) The Comptroller General is authorized to obtain such agency records as the Comptroller General requires to discharge the duties of the Comptroller General (including audit, evaluation, and investigative duties), including through the bringing of civil actions under this section. In reviewing a civil action under this section, the court shall recognize the continuing force and effect of the authorization in the preceding sentence until such time as the authorization is repealed pursuant to law. . (d) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 7 section 720 721. Access to certain information. .

Summary: GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to obtain federal agency records required to discharge the GAO's duties (including audit, evaluation, and investigative duties), including through bringing civil actions to require an agency to produce a record. No provision of the Social Security Act shall&nbsp;be construed to limit, amend, or supersede the GAO's authority to: (1) obtain information or inspect records about an agency's duties, powers, activities, organization, or financial transactions; or (2) obtain other agency records that the GAO requires to discharge its duties. Agency statements on actions taken or planned in response to GAO recommendations must be submitted to: (1) the congressional committees with jurisdiction over the pertinent agency program or activity, and (2) the GAO.
Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for independent accreditation for dialysis facilities and assurances of high quality surveys. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017 2. Independent accreditation for dialysis facilities and assurance of high quality surveys (a) Accreditation and surveys (1) In general Section 1865 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395bb (A) in subsection (a)— (i) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking or the conditions and requirements under section 1881(b) (ii) in paragraph (4), by inserting (including a renal dialysis facility) facility (B) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) With respect to an accreditation body that has received approval from the Secretary under subsection (a)(3)(A) for accreditation of provider entities that are required to meet the conditions and requirements under section 1881(b), in addition to review and oversight authorities otherwise applicable under this title, the Secretary shall (as the Secretary determines appropriate) conduct, with respect to such accreditation body and provider entities, any or all of the following as frequently as is otherwise required to be conducted under this title with respect to other accreditation bodies or other provider entities: (1) Validation surveys referred to in subsection (d). (2) Accreditation program reviews (as defined in section 488.8(c) of title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or a successor regulation). (3) Performance reviews (as defined in section 488.8(a) of title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or a successor regulation). . (2) Timing for acceptance of requests from accreditation organizations Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall begin accepting requests from national accreditation bodies for a finding described in section 1865(a)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395bb(a)(3)(A) 42 U.S.C. 1395rr(b) (b) Requirement for timing of surveys of new dialysis facilities Section 1881(b)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395rr(b)(1) Beginning 180 days after the date of the enactment of this sentence, an initial survey of a provider of services or a renal dialysis facility to determine if the conditions and requirements under this paragraph are met shall be initiated not later than 90 days after such date on which both the provider enrollment form (without regard to whether such form is submitted prior to or after such date of enactment) has been determined by the Secretary to be complete and the provider’s enrollment status indicates approval is pending the results of such survey.

Summary: Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017 This bill&nbsp;amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow renal dialysis facilities&nbsp;to be accredited by an approved accreditation&nbsp;body for participation in the Medicare program. The bill also establishes&nbsp;a time frame&nbsp;with respect to&nbsp;initial surveys of renal dialysis facilities.
Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act


Summary: Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (Sec. 2) This bill specifies that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation may test models to provide incentive payments to behavioral health providers for: (1)&nbsp;adopting electronic health records technology, and (2) using that technology to improve the quality and coordination of care.
Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017 2. Unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft (a) In general Chapter 2 (1) in section 31— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) by redesignating paragraph (10) as paragraph (11); and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) Unmanned aircraft The term unmanned aircraft Public Law 112–95 49 U.S.C. 40101 ; and (B) in subsection (b), by inserting airport appliance (2) by inserting after section 39A the following: 39B. Unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft (a) Offense It shall be unlawful to operate an unmanned aircraft and, in so doing, knowingly or recklessly interfering with, or disrupting the operation of, an aircraft or other airborne vehicle carrying 1 or more occupants operating in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States, in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants. (b) Penalty (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), a person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both. (2) Serious bodily injury or death Any person who attempts to cause, or knowingly or recklessly causes, serious bodily injury or death while violating subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both. (c) Operation of unmanned aircraft in close proximity to airports (1) In general The operation of an unmanned aircraft, including an operation covered by section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–95 49 U.S.C. 40101 (A) the operator of the unmanned aircraft received prior authorization for the operation from the air traffic control tower at the airport; or (B) the operation is the result of a circumstance, such as a malfunction, that could not have been reasonably foreseen or prevented by the operator. (2) Runway exclusion zone defined In this subsection, the term runway exclusion zone (A) centered on the centerline of a runway of an airport; and (B) the length of which extends parallel to the runway’s centerline to points that are 1 statute mile from each end of the runway and the width of which is ½ statute mile. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 2 section 39A 39B. Unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft. .

Summary: Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly or recklessly operate an unmanned aircraft that interferes with or disrupts an aircraft or airborne vehicle carrying at least one occupant in U.S. airspace. It imposes criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term, or both&#8212;on a violator. The prohibition includes the unauthorized operation of an unmanned aircraft within an airport's runway exclusion zone (i.e., defined area of controlled airspace around an active runway) unless the operation is the result of an unforeseeable circumstance (e.g., a malfunction).
Connected Government Act

To require a new or updated Federal website that is intended for use by the public to be mobile friendly, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Connected Government Act 2. Federal websites required to be mobile friendly (a) In general If, on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, an agency creates a website that is intended for use by the public or updates a website that is intended for use by the public, the agency shall ensure that the website is mobile friendly. (b) Report by GSA required Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall submit a report that describes the implementation of the requirement described under subsection (a) and assesses the compliance of each agency with such requirement to each of the following: (1) The Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (2) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (3) The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives. (4) The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency (2) Mobile friendly The term mobile friendly 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Connected Government Act 2. Federal websites required to be mobile friendly (a) In general If, on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, an agency creates a website that is intended for use by the public or conducts a redesign of an existing legacy website that is intended for use by the public, the agency shall ensure to the greatest extent practicable that the website is mobile friendly. (b) Report by OMB and GSA required Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of General Services shall submit to Congress a report that— (1) describes the implementation of the requirement described under subsection (a); and (2) assesses the compliance of each agency with the requirement described under subsection (a). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency (2) Mobile friendly The term mobile friendly December 14, 2017 Reported with an amendment

Summary: Connected Government Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires a federal agency that creates or conducts a redesign of a website that is intended for use by the public, to ensure that the website is mobile friendly. &quot;Mobile friendly&quot; means that the website is configured in such a way that it may be navigated, viewed, and accessed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device. The Office of Management and Budget and the General Services Administration must report to Congress describing the implementation of, and assessing the compliance of each agency with, such requirement.
Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2017 2. Definition of full-time employee Section 4980H(c) (1) in paragraph (2)(E), by striking by 120 by 174 (2) in paragraph (4)(A) by striking 30 hours 40 hours

Summary: Forty Hours is Full Time Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the employer mandate to provide health care coverage, to: (1) modify the formula for calculating the number of full-time employees employed by an applicable large employer subject to the mandate; and (2) define a &quot;full-time employee&quot; as an employee who is employed on average at least 40 hours per week (currently, 30 hours).
Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurance coverage continuity for former foster youth. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act 2. Coverage continuity for former foster care children up to age 26 (a) In general Section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(IX) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(IX) (1) in item (bb)— (A) by striking are not described in or enrolled under are not described in and are not enrolled under (B) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ; and (2) in item (cc), by striking responsibility of the State 475(8)(B)(iii); and responsibility of a State on the date of attaining 18 years of age (or such higher age as such State has elected under section 475(8)(B)(iii)), or who were in such care on the date of attaining 14 years of age but subsequently left such care to enter into a legal guardianship with a kinship caregiver (without regard to whether kinship guardianship payments are being made on behalf of the child under this part) (3) by striking item (dd). (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Outreach efforts for enrollment of former foster children Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) (1) in paragraph (82), by striking ; and (2) in paragraph (83), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (83) the following new paragraph: (84) not later than January 1, 2019, establish an outreach and enrollment program, in coordination with the State agency responsible for administering the State plan under part E of title IV and any other appropriate or interested agencies, designed to increase the enrollment of individuals who are eligible for medical assistance under the State plan under paragraph (10)(A)(i)(IX) in accordance with best practices established by the Secretary. .

Summary: Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act This bill requires state Medicaid programs to expand coverage&nbsp;for former foster care youth. Specifically,&nbsp;state Medicaid programs must cover individuals who were in foster care at 14 years of age but who subsequently left foster care due to a kinship guardianship. In addition,&nbsp;states must provide such coverage regardless of whether individuals were enrolled in Medicaid while in foster care.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit amounts paid for programs to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or a license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of a 529 account.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit amounts paid for programs to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or a license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of a 529 account. 1. Certain career training expenses treated as qualified higher education expenses (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 529(e) (C) Certain career training expenses (i) In general In the case of an individual who is enrolled in or attending a program to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or occupational license, the term qualified higher education expenses (ii) Program to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential For purposes of this subparagraph— (I) the term recognized postsecondary credential 29 U.S.C. 3102(52) (II) when used with respect to obtaining such a credential, the term program 29 U.S.C. 3152(d) . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans), to allow distributions from the plans to be used for expenses required for programs to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or occupational license. A &quot;recognized postsecondary credential&quot; is a credential consisting of an industry-recognized certificate or certification, a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship, a license recognized by the state involved or federal government, or an associate or baccalaureate degree.
Healthcare Tax Relief Act

To extend the moratorium on the annual fee on health insurance providers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healthcare Tax Relief Act 2. Extension of moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers Subsection (j)(2) of section 9010 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by striking December 31, 2017 December 31, 2018

Summary: Healthcare Tax Relief Act This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to delay the imposition of an annual fee on health insurance providers&nbsp;until after December 31, 2018.&nbsp;
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria Education Relief Act of 2017


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria Education Relief Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill provides educational relief in areas for which the President has declared a major disaster or an emergency as a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, or Maria or Tropical Storms Harvey, Irma, or Maria (affected areas). In the case of an institution of higher education (IHE) that is located in an affected area, the Department of Education (ED) must waive matching fund requirements under the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG) or the Federal Work-Study Program (FWS). In the case of an IHE that is not located in an affected area but has enrolled or accepted for enrollment students affected by the hurricanes or tropical storms, ED may waive the matching fund requirements under FSEOG or FWS. The waivers apply to funds made available for award years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018. Affected students are individuals who have applied for or received student financial assistance under title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and: (1) who were enrolled or accepted for enrollment on August 25, 2017, at IHEs that are located in affected areas; (2) who are dependent students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment on that date at IHEs that are not located in affected areas, but whose parents resided or were employed on that date in affected areas; or (3) who suffered direct economic hardship as a direct result of the hurricanes or tropical storms. If IHEs return FSEOG and FWS funds that were allocated for award year 2016-2017, then ED must reallocate the remaining funds to affected IHEs. The bill extends until September 30, 2018, the deadline for ED to obligate funds for FSEOG or FWS. The bill terminates ED's waiver authority on September 30, 2018. (Sec. 3) In addition, the bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require Project School Emergency Response to Violence grants to be distributed to private schools on an equitable basis.
FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the sunset of certain provisions relating to information technology, to amend the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 2. Elimination of sunset relating to transparency and risk management of major information technology investments Subsection (c) of section 11302 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking the first paragraph (5). 3. Elimination of sunset relating to information technology portfolio, program, and resource reviews Section 11319 of title 40, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating the second subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph (6). 4. Extension of sunset relating to Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative Subsection (e) of section 834 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck Public Law 113–291 44 U.S.C. 3601 2018 2020 May 10, 2018 Reported without amendment

Summary: FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill repeals the expiration date of (thus making permanent) provisions of the Carl Levin and Howard P. &quot;Buck&quot; McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 that require: (1) the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to make available to the public a list of each major information technology investment made by a covered agency for information technology, including data on cost, schedule, and performance; (2) the Chief Information Officer of each covered agency and the program manager of the investment within the agency to conduct a risk management review of those investments that have received a high risk rating for four consecutive quarters; and (3) the implementation by OMB of a process to assist the covered agencies in reviewing their portfolio of information technology investments. (Sec. 4) The bill amends such Act to extend the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative through FY2020.
Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act


Summary: Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act (Sec. 2) This bill permanently extends the requirement for inspectors general (IGs) to designate a Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman to educate agency employees about prohibitions on retaliation, and the rights and remedies against retaliation, for protected disclosures. The bill renames the Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman as the Whistleblower Protection Coordinator. It also expands the responsibilities of a Whistleblower Protection Coordinator to include the following: educating employees about specific rights and remedies (e.g., the means by which an employee may seek review of an allegation of reprisal); assisting the IG in promoting the timely and appropriate handling and consideration of protected disclosures and allegations of reprisal; and assisting the IG in facilitating communication and coordination with other relevant persons and entities regarding timely and appropriate handling and consideration of protected disclosures, allegations of reprisal, and other general matters. A Whistleblower Protection Coordinator must have direct access to the IG to accomplish such responsibilities. The bill also expands the responsibilities of the Council on the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency to include the following: facilitating the work of the Whistleblower Protection Coordinators; and developing best practices for promoting the timely and appropriate handling and consideration of protected disclosures, allegations of reprisal, and other matters. Finally, the bill adds reporting requirements for semiannual reports. Specifically, with respect to instances of whistle-blower retaliation by an official, an Office of Inspector General must report on (1) the actual consequences imposed on the official who engaged in retaliation, and (2) whether a settlement agreement was entered with that official.
Veteran PEER Act


Summary: Veteran Partners' Efforts to Enhance Reintegration Act or the Veteran PEER Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a program to establish not fewer than two peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at VA medical centers to promote the use and integration of services for mental health, substance use disorder, and behavior health in a primary care setting. The VA shall ensure that the needs of female veterans are specifically addressed and that female peer specialists are included in the program.
EGO Act


Summary: Eliminating Government-funded Oil-painting Act or the EGO Act (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits the use of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the federal government to pay for an official portrait of an officer or employee of the federal government, including the President, the Vice President, a Member of Congress, the head of an executive agency, or the head of an office of the legislative branch.
Opioid QuOTA Act

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to require the Attorney General to make procurement quotas for opioid analgesics publicly available, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Opioid Quota Openness, Transparency, and Awareness Act of 2017 Opioid QuOTA Act 2. Public reporting of procurement quotas for opioid analgesics (a) In general Section 306 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 826 (i) (1) In this subsection, the term opioid procurement quota (2) The Attorney General shall make publicly available, including through the Web site of the Drug Enforcement Administration— (A) the quantity of the opioid procurement quota for each registered manufacturer for each year; (B) the quantity of opioid analgesics procured by each registered manufacturer for each year; and (C) except as provided under paragraph (3)— (i) a copy of the form or other application, including any attachments or exhibits, submitted by each registered manufacturer requesting an opioid procurement quota; and (ii) a copy of each year-end or annual report relating to the procurement or use of opioid analgesics submitted to the Attorney General by a registered manufacturer to whom the Attorney General has issued an opioid procurement quota. (3) Upon a request by a registered manufacturer asserting that a document or information described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (2)(C) is exempt from disclosure under section 552(b)(4) of title 5, United States Code, and to the extent that the Attorney General determines that the document or information is exempt from disclosure under such section 552(b)(4), the document or information may be excluded from public disclosure under paragraph (2). . (b) GAO report The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that, for the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act— (1) details— (A) the number of instances in which a registered manufacturer made a request described in section 306(i)(3) of the Controlled Substances Act, as added by subsection (a), with respect to a document or information; and (B) the number of instances in which the Attorney General determined such a document or information was exempt from disclosure under section 552(b)(4) of title 5, United States Code; and (2) evaluates the extent of the independent evaluation conducted by the Attorney General of requests described in section 306(i)(3) of the Controlled Substances Act.

Summary: Opioid Quota Openness, Transparency, and Awareness Act of 2017 or the Opioid QuOTA Act This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to require the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to publish on its website certain information with respect to a registered manufacturer&rsquo;s opioid procurement quota. It defines the term &quot;opioid procurement quota&quot; as a quota established by the DEA for the quantity of opioid analgesics that a registered manufacturer may procure.
A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to publish a final rule to provide for the screening, testing, and treatment for sleep disorders of individuals operating commercial vehicles.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to publish a final rule to provide for the screening, testing, and treatment for sleep disorders of individuals operating commercial vehicles. 1. Rulemaking requirement Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration shall complete the rulemaking process and publish a final rule regarding the advance notice of proposed rulemaking issued on March 10, 2016, entitled Evaluation of Safety Sensitive Personnel for Moderate-to-Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Summary: This bill directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Federal Railroad Administration to complete the rulemaking process and publish a final rule regarding the advance notice of proposed rulemaking issued on March 10, 2016, entitled &quot;Evaluation of Safety Sensitive Personnel for Moderate-to-Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea.&quot;
Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Adjustment Act of 2017'

To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment and to include an annual adjustment in accordance with the Consumer Price Index. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Adjustment Act of 2017 2. Voluntary separation incentive pay increase (a) In general Section 3523 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(3)(B), by striking $25,000 $40,000, as adjusted in accordance with subsection (c) (2) by adding at the end the following: (c) Consumer price index adjustment (1) In general On March 1 of each year, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall adjust the amount under subsection (b)(3)(B) by the amount determined by the Secretary of Labor to reflect the percentage increase between— (A) the Consumer Price Index (all items; United States city average) published for December of the preceding year; and (B) the Consumer Price Index (all items; United States city average) published for December of the year before the preceding year. (2) Rounding In making an adjustment under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall— (A) round the percentage increase to the nearest 1/10 (B) round the amount of the adjustment to the nearest multiple of $1,000. . (b) Department of Defense Section 9902(f)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking $25,000 an amount determined by the Secretary, not to exceed $40,000, as adjusted in accordance with subparagraph (D) (2) by adding at the end the following: (D) (i) On March 1 of each year, the Secretary of Defense shall adjust the amount under subparagraph (A)(ii) by the amount determined by the Secretary of Labor to reflect the percentage difference between— (I) the Consumer Price Index (all items; United States city average) published for December of the preceding year; and (II) the Consumer Price Index (all items; United States city average) published for December of the year before the preceding year. (ii) In making an adjustment under clause (i), the Secretary of Defense shall— (I) round the percentage increase to the nearest 1/10 (II) round the amount of the adjustment to the nearest multiple of $1,000. .

Summary: Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Adjustment Act of 2017 This bill increases the Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment&nbsp;(VSIP)&nbsp;to not exceed $40,000 (currently, $25,000), with an annual adjustment for inflation.
Fort Scott National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act

To modify the boundary of the Fort Scott National Historic Site in the State of Kansas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fort Scott National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act 2. Fort Scott National Historic Site (a) In general Public Law 95–484 (92 Stat. 1610) is amended— (1) in the first section— (A) by inserting , by purchase from willing sellers with donated or appropriated funds, or by exchange donation (B) by striking Kansas: Provided Kansas, and the land to be added to the Fort Scott National Historic Site under section 2(b). (2) in section 2— (A) by striking Sec. 2. 2. Establishment (a) In general When ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (b) Boundary modification The boundary of the Fort Scott National Historic Site established under subsection (a) is modified as generally depicted on the map entitled Fort Scott National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Modification . (b) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the amendments made by subsection (a). 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fort Scott National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act 2. Fort Scott National Historic Site (a) In general Public Law 95–484 (92 Stat. 1610) is amended— (1) in the first section— (A) by inserting , by purchase with appropriated funds, or by exchange donation (B) by striking the proviso; and (2) in section 2— (A) by striking Sec. 2. 2. Establishment (a) In general When ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (b) Boundary modification The boundary of the Fort Scott National Historic Site established under subsection (a) is modified as generally depicted on the map referred to as Fort Scott National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Modification . (b) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the amendments made by subsection (a). May 3, 2017 Reported with an amendment

Summary: Fort Scott National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act This bill allows the Department of the Interior to acquire by purchase with appropriated funds, by donation (as under current law), or by exchange the lands and interests in land, together with buildings and improvements, known as Fort Scott in the city of Fort Scott in Bourbon County, Kansas. The proviso that the buildings so acquired shall not include the structure known as &quot;Lunette Blair&quot; is repealed. The boundary of the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Kansas shall be modified as generally depicted on the map referred to as &quot;Fort Scott National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Modification,&quot; dated February 2016.