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Risk-Based Capital Study Act of 2017

To require the National Credit Union Administration to conduct a study of the appropriate capital requirements for credit unions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Risk-Based Capital Study Act of 2017 2. NCUA Study (a) In general The National Credit Union Administration shall conduct a study of the appropriate capital requirements for Federal credit unions and State credit unions (as such terms are defined, respectively, under section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1752 credit unions (b) Issues To be studied The study required under subsection (a) shall include— (1) an analysis of whether or not the National Credit Union Administration has the clear legal authority to prescribe separate risk-based capital thresholds for both adequately capitalized well capitalized (2) a discussion of the differences between credit unions and other types of depository institutions and reasons why they should have similar or different risk-weights for their capital requirements; (3) a discussion of the rationale behind the risk-weights assigned in the final rule of the National Credit Union Administration titled Risk-Based Capital (4) an analysis of the impact the final rule described in paragraph (3) would have on excess capital above the minimum level for a credit union to be well capitalized capital cushion (c) Voluntary participation Any credit union may voluntarily provide information for the study required under subsection (a) upon the request of the National Credit Union Administration, but may not be required to provide such information. (d) Report to Congress Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives containing— (1) all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a); and (2) any legislative recommendations of the National Credit Union Administration to improve the capital system for credit unions or establish a risk-based capital system for credit unions. 3. Delay of rulemaking Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the National Credit Union Administration may not issue or implement any final rule or regulation with respect to risk-based capital for credit unions, including the final rule described under section 2(b)(3), before the end of the 120-day period beginning on the date the National Credit Union Administration issues the report required under section 2(d).

Summary: Risk-Based Capital Study Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) to study the capital requirements for federal and state credit unions. A credit union may not be required to provide information for the study but may provide it voluntarily. The NCUA may not issue or implement any final rule or regulation governing risk-based capital&nbsp;for credit unions&nbsp;earlier than 120 days after it reports to Congress on the study.
Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act of 2017

To provide for a study on the use of social media in security clearance investigations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act of 2017 2. Study on use of social media in security clearance investigations Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit to Congress a report on the examination of social media activity during security clearance investigations, including— (1) the current use of publicly available social media in security clearance background investigations; (2) any legal impediments to examining publicly available social media activity, and whether those impediments are statutory or regulatory in nature; (3) the results of any pilot programs to incorporate social media checks in such investigations, including the effectiveness and cost of such programs; (4) options for widespread implementation of the examination of social media activity during such investigations; and (5) estimates on the cost for such options as part of— (A) all Top Secret investigations; or (B) all Secret and Top Secret investigations. January 11, 2018 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.) Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to report on the examination of social media activity during security clearance investigations.
To remove the sunset provision of section 203 of Public Law 105-384, and for other purposes.


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 makes permanent the authority of Washington, Oregon, and California to adopt and enforce state laws governing fishing and processing in the exclusive economic zone adjacent to their state in any Dungeness crab fishery for which there is no fishery management plan in effect under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, as the "Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, as the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse 1. Designation The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse March 7, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill designates the federal building and U.S. courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, as the "Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse.&quot;
Medicare Advantage Quality Expansion Act of 2017

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude MA quality rating bonuses for certain new entrant Medicare Advantage plans from benchmark cap. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Advantage Quality Expansion Act of 2017 2. MA quality rating bonuses for certain new entrant plans excluded from benchmark cap Section 1853 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–23 (1) in subsection (n) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows: (4) Cap on benchmark amount (A) In general In no case shall the blended benchmark amount for an area for a year (determined, subject to subparagraph (B), taking into account subsection (o)) be greater than the applicable amount that would (but for the application of this subsection) be determined under subsection (k)(1) for the area for the year. (B) Quality rating bonuses applicable to certain new entrant plans not considered in blended benchmark determination (i) In general Subsection (o) shall not be taken into account in determining the blended benchmark for purposes of subparagraph (A) in the case of any increase under such subsection applicable to a Medicare Advantage plan that is a new entrant plan, with respect to an area, as described in clause (ii). (ii) New entrant plan For purposes of clause (i), a Medicare Advantage plan is a new entrant plan, with respect to an area, if— (I) the plan is offered in such area beginning on or after January 1, 2018, by an organization or sponsor that did not offer a Medicare Advantage plan in such area during the 3-year period preceding January 1, 2018; and (II) as of the date the plan is first offered in such area, there was not any other Medicare Advantage plan being offered in the area that was a qualifying plan (as defined in paragraph (3)(A)). ; and (2) in subsection (o), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Increase in case of certain new entrant plans made without regard to benchmark cap An increase under this subsection, with respect to a new entrant plan (as described in subsection (n)(4)(B)(ii)) for an area, shall be made to the applicable percentage determined under subsection (n)(2)(B) without regard to the limitation under subsection (n)(4)(A). .

Summary: Medicare Advantage Quality Expansion Act of 2017 This bill, with respect to determining the&nbsp;benchmark amount&nbsp;applicable to&nbsp;Medicare Advantage (MA) plans,&nbsp;excludes certain percentage quality increases&nbsp;for specified new-entrant MA plans.
RAISE Family Caregivers Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since&nbsp;it was passed by the House on December 18, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2017 or the RAISE Family Caregivers Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and make publicly available a National Family Caregiving Strategy that identifies&nbsp;recommended actions for recognizing and supporting family caregivers in a manner that reflects their diverse needs. (Sec. 4) HHS shall convene a Family Caregiving Advisory Council to advise the department&nbsp;on recognizing and supporting family caregivers. (Sec. 6) The council shall terminate after three years.
Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2017

To amend the General Education Provisions Act to allow the release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2017 2. Release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential Section 444(b) of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g(b) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (K)(ii), by striking ; and (B) in subparagraph (L), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following: (M) an institution of postsecondary education in which the student was previously enrolled, to which records of postsecondary coursework and credits are sent for the purpose of applying such coursework and credits toward completion of a recognized postsecondary credential (as that term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 .

Summary: Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2017 This bill amends the General Education Provisions Act to allow the release of a transfer student's educational records from an institution of postsecondary education where a student earned credit for coursework to an institution of postsecondary education where the student was previously enrolled in order to apply the student's coursework and credits toward completion of a recognized postsecondary credential, such as an associate's degree. (In the case of a student who does not complete a bachelor's degree after transferring to a four-year institution from a two-year institution, the credits earned at the four-year institution may be applied towards a recognized postsecondary credential at the two-year institution.) Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Education to provide funding to an institution of postsecondary education that releases a student's records of postsecondary coursework and credits without the consent of the student or the student's parents if the student provides written consent prior to receiving the credential. &nbsp;
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2017


Summary: Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2017 This bill sets forth U.S. international cyberspace policy, in furtherance specifically of the promotion of an open, interoperable, reliable, unfettered, and secure Internet governed by a model that promotes human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, while respecting privacy and guarding against deception, fraud, and theft. The bill includes the establishment of an Office of Cyber Issues in the Department of State. The President is encouraged to enter into executive arrangements with foreign governments that support the cyberspace policy.
Define it to Fight it Act of 2017

To withhold United States contributions to the regularly assessed biennial budget of the United Nations until the United Nations adopts a definition of international terrorism 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Define it to Fight it Act of 2017 2. Withholding of funds (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State shall withhold ten percent of United States contributions to the regularly assessed biennial budget of the United Nations until such time as the United Nations adopts a definition of international terrorism (b) Use of funds Contributions withheld pursuant to subsection (a) shall be returned to the general fund of the Treasury to be used for debt reduction purposes. (c) Definitions (1) International terrorism The term international terrorism (A) one or more citizens of a country; or (B) the territory of one or more countries, if the government of any such country consents to, or with knowledge, allows, tolerates, or disregards the activities of any such citizen or such use of the territory of any such country, including using such territory as a transit point. (2) Terrorism The term terrorism (3) Territory The term territory

Summary: Define it to Fight it Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of State to withhold 10% of U.S. contributions to the regularly assessed biennial budget of the United Nations (U.N.) until the U.N. adopts a definition of international terrorism concurrent with U.S. laws. &quot;International terrorism&quot; means terrorism involving one or more citizens of a country, or the territory of one or more countries, if the government of any such country consents to, or with knowledge, allows, tolerates, or disregards the activities of that citizen or that use of the territory, including its use as a transit point.
Save American Workers Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save American Workers Act of 2017 2. Repeal of 30-hour threshold for classification as full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replacement with 40 hours (a) Full-Time equivalents Paragraph (2) of section 4980H(c) (1) by repealing subparagraph (E); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph: (E) Full-time equivalents treated as full-time employees Solely for purposes of determining whether an employer is an applicable large employer under this paragraph, an employer shall, in addition to the number of full-time employees for any month otherwise determined, include for such month a number of full-time employees determined by dividing the aggregate number of hours of service of employees who are not full-time employees for the month by 174. . (b) Full-Time employees Paragraph (4) of section 4980H(c) (1) by repealing subparagraph (A); and (2) by inserting before subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (A) In general The term full-time employee . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.

Summary: Save American Workers Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal&nbsp;Revenue Code to change the definition of "full-time employee" for purposes of the employer mandate to provide minimum essential health care coverage under the&nbsp;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act from an employee who is employed on average at least 30 hours of service&nbsp;a week to an employee who is employed on average at least 40 hours of service a week.
Demanding Oversight from Justice Act of 2017

To direct the Justice Department to pursue civil actions to eliminate patterns or practices of civil rights violations by police, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Demanding Oversight from Justice Act of 2017 2. Civil action by Attorney General Section 210401(b) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 ( 34 U.S.C. 12601(b) may in a civil action shall in a civil action 3. Annual reporting requirement Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall publish a report describing the complaints received by the Department of Justice alleging violations of section 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, including— (1) information on each investigation conducted and each civil action initiated— (A) pursuant to all such complaints; or (B) without such a complaint having been filed; and (2) for each complaint received for which the Attorney General does not initiate an investigation or a civil action, an explanation as to why no investigation or civil action was initiated.

Summary: Demanding Oversight from Justice Act of 2017 This bill amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to require the Department of Justice (DOJ)&nbsp;to seek a civil action to stop law enforcement officials responsible for the administration of juvenile justice from&nbsp;engaging in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives persons of their statutory or constitutional rights when DOJ has reasonable cause to believe such&nbsp;conduct has occurred. The bill requires DOJ to publish an annual report describing complaints received about unlawful law enforcement conduct and specified information, including an explanation of why DOJ did not initiate an investigation or civil action.
To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as "Sky Point".


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) (Sec. 2) This bill designates a specified mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest in California as &quot;Sky Point.&quot;
100 Years of Women in Congress Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) 100 Years of Women in Congress Act (Sec. 3) This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to designate as Jeannette Rankin Women and Minorities in STEM Fields Program Grants the current research and extension grants to increase participation by women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 430 Main Street in Clermont, Georgia, as the "Zack T. Addington Post Office".


Summary: (Sec. 1) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 430 Main Street in Clermont, Georgia, as the "Zack T. Addington Post Office."
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the child tax credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the child tax credit. 1. Increase in child tax credit (a) In general Section 24(a) $1,000 $2,000 (b) Increase in dollar threshold at which credit phase-Out begins (1) In general Section 24(b)(2) of such Code is amended— (A) by striking $110,000 $150,000 (B) by striking $75,000 $100,000 (C) by striking $55,000 75,000 (2) Increase for additional qualifying children Section 24(b) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Increase in threshold amount based on number of qualifying children In the case of a taxpayer with two or more qualifying children, the threshold amount otherwise determined under paragraph (2) shall be increased by $15,000 for each qualifying child of the taxpayer in excess of the first such child. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the child tax credit, to: (1) increase the allowable amount of such credit from $1,000 to $2,000 for each qualifying child, (2) raise the modified adjusted gross income threshold amount at which the phase-out of the credit begins, and (3) increase such threshold amount&nbsp;by $15,000 for each qualifying child of the taxpayer beyond the first child.
9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017


Summary: 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill makes eligible for the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor a public safety officer who: (1) participated in the response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; and (2) died because of such participation as a result of a WTC-related health condition (i.e., a World Trade Center-related health condition).
Close Official Acts Loophole Act of 2017

To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to bribery. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Close Official Acts Loophole Act of 2017 2. Definition of official act Section 201(a)(3) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking on any question, on, or personal and substantial participation through, for example, approval, disapproval, recommendation, rendering of advice on, or investigation of any question, matter, cause, suit, proceeding or controversy, which may at any time be pending, or which may by law be brought before any public official, in such official’s official capacity, or in such official’s place of trust or profit.

Summary: Close Official Acts Loophole Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the definition of &quot;official act&quot; for purposes of an offense involving bribery of public officials. Bribery of public officials includes offering a thing of value to (or acceptance of a thing of value by) a public official to influence an official act (or in return for being influenced in connection with an official act). Currently, an official act is any decision or action on a question, matter, cause, suit, proceeding, or controversy, which may at any time be pending, or which may by law be brought before a public official, in their official capacity. This bill broadens an official act to include the personal and substantial participation through, or investigation of, a question, matter, cause, suit, proceeding, or controversy.
To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to clarify the application of that Act to American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.

To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to clarify the application of that Act to American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. 1. Application of the Expedited Funds Availability Act (a) In general The Expedited Funds Availability Act ( 12 U.S.C. 4001 (1) in section 602(20) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(20) , located in the United States, ATM (2) in section 602(21) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(21) American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, (3) in section 602(23) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(23) American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, (4) in section 603(d)(2)(A) ( 12 U.S.C. 4002(d)(2)(A) American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, (b) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2017.

Summary: This bill amends the Expedited Funds Availability Act to apply the Act, which governs&nbsp;bank deposit holds,&nbsp;to American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Act's one-day extension for certain deposits in noncontiguous states or territories&nbsp;shall apply&nbsp;to both American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act


Summary: War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize the Department of State to offer awards under its war crimes rewards program for the arrest or conviction in any country of a foreign national accused of a war crime, a crime against humanity, or genocide as such crime is defined under: (1) U.S. law, or (2) the statutes of such country or an international criminal tribunal. (Currently, the reference to such crime is as defined only by an international criminal tribunal.)
Federal Infrastructure Flood Resiliency Act of 2017

To provide that the Executive order entitled Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and a Process for Further Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Infrastructure Flood Resiliency Act of 2017 2. Legal effect Notwithstanding any other provision of law or Executive order, Executive Order 13690 (80 Fed. Reg. 6425), signed on January 30, 2015, and entitled Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and a Process for Further Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input

Summary: Federal Infrastructure Flood Resiliency Act of 2017 This bill states that Executive Order 13690, titled "Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and a Process for Further Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input," shall have the force and effect of law.&nbsp;The order includes provisions&nbsp;establishing a higher elevation standard than previously required.
National Health Service Corps Strengthening Act of 2017

To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend funding for the National Health Service Corps program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Health Service Corps Strengthening Act of 2017 2. Findings The Congress finds as follows: (1) The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) program provides scholarships and loan repayment for primary care providers serving in designated shortage areas of the country. (2) The NHSC program has proven to be an effective and cost-efficient program that enables providers to both choose primary care practice and serve in a shortage area of the country. (3) Since its founding 45 years ago, more than 50,000 providers have participated in the NHSC program. (4) Today, more than 11 million people receive access to primary medical, dental, and mental health services from a NHSC provider. (5) However, more than 66 million people live in designated primary care shortage areas of the country. Additionally, more than 51 million live in dental health shortage areas, and more than 106 million live in mental and behavioral health shortage areas. (6) A modest expansion of the NHSC through 2022 would enable nearly 5 million additional people to receive primary care through a NHSC-supported provider. (7) A 5-year extension of the funding for the NHSC is critical to preserve access to care for millions of underserved people. (8) For these reasons, it is vital to extend and strengthen the NHSC program for fiscal year 2018 and beyond. 3. Extension of funding for the national health service corps program Paragraph (2) of section 10503(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254b–2(b) (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (F) $320,000,000 for fiscal year 2018; (G) $330,000,000 for fiscal year 2019; (H) $340,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; (I) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; and (J) $360,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. .

Summary: National Health Service Corps Strengthening Act of 2017 This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to extend through FY2022 and make appropriations for enhanced funding for the National Health Service Corps.&nbsp;
Housing for Survivors of Sex Trafficking Act

To amend the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include sex trafficking victims in the transitional housing assistance grant program, and for other purposes. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Housing for Survivors of Sex Trafficking Act 2. Inclusion of Sex Trafficking Victims in Transitional Housing Grant Programs (a) In General Section 40299 of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 42 U.S.C. 13975 (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (i) by inserting , sex trafficking, and other organizations, including domestic violence (ii) by inserting , sex trafficking, providers, domestic violence (iii) by inserting sex trafficking, dating violence, sexual assault, (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting sex trafficking, sexual assault, (2) in subsection (b)(3)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting sex trafficking, sexual assault, (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting , except as provided in subsection (e) shall be voluntary (3) in subsection (d)(2)(B), by inserting , except as provided in subsection (e) the victim’s housing (4) by redesignating subsections (e), (f) and (g) as subsections (f), (g) and (h), respectively; (5) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: (e) Exceptions A grant recipient under this section may condition the receipt of benefits or the provision of housing on a program participant’s participation in certain programs, including counseling and evaluations, that are necessary to ensure the accurate placement of the victim in the program, provided that any communication provided in the course of such counseling or evaluation remains confidential. ; (6) in subsection (g)(1), as so redesignated, by striking under subsection (e) under subsection (f) (7) in subsection (g)(3)(D)(iii), by inserting sex trafficking, sexual assault, (b) Clerical Amendment The heading for section 40299 of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 42 U.S.C. 13975 sex trafficking, sexual assault,

Summary: Housing for Survivors of Sex Trafficking Act This bill amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include sex trafficking victims as eligible participants in&nbsp;the transitional housing assistance grant program. The bill permits a grant recipient to condition the receipt of benefits or the provision of housing on a program participant's involvement&nbsp;in certain activities, including confidential counseling and evaluations, as necessary to ensure the accurate placement of the victim in the program.
To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from the definition of a member business loan.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from the definition of a member business loan. 1. Member business loan definition (a) In general Section 107A(c) of the Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1757a(c) (1) in paragraph (1)(B)— (A) in clause (iv), by striking or (B) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following: (vi) made to a veteran; ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking and (3) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (4) the term veteran . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect after the end of the 6-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill amends the Federal Credit Union Act to exclude loans made to veterans from the definition of a &quot;member business loan,&quot; thus excluding them from the limit on the total amount of member business loans a credit union may have outstanding.
Email Privacy Act


Summary: Email Privacy Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise provisions that limit an electronic communication service (ECS) or remote communication service (RCS) provider from voluntarily disclosing the contents of a wire or electronic communication that is in electronic storage. (Sec. 3) The bill also revises the standards for the government to compel an ECS or RCS provider to disclose contents of a wire or electronic communication or noncontent records or information pertaining to a subscriber or customer. The government must obtain a warrant to compel the disclosure of contents of a communication that is in electronic storage, or otherwise stored, held, or maintained by an ECS or RCS provider. An ECS or RCS provider may notify a subscriber or customer of the receipt of a warrant, court order, subpoena, or request, unless the government obtains an order for delayed notification. (Sec. 4) The bill revises the process for obtaining a delayed notification order and lengthens the maximum duration of a delayed notification order. (Sec. 5) The bill does not preclude the government from acquiring, pursuant to other legal authorities: (1) contents of a wire or electronic communication, or (2) noncontent records or information related to a subscriber or customer.
Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2017

To designate a mountain peak in the State of Montana as Alex Diekmann Peak 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2017 2. Designation of Alex Diekmann Peak, Montana (a) In general The unnamed 9,765-foot peak located 2.2 miles west-northwest of Finger Mountain on the western boundary of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, Montana (UTM coordinates Zone 12, 457966 E., 4982589 N.), shall be known and designated as Alex Diekmann Peak (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the peak described in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to Alex Diekmann Peak

Summary: Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2017 This bill designates the 9,765-foot peak located 2.2 miles west-northwest of Finger Mountain on the western boundary of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness in Montana as &quot;Alex Diekmann Peak.&quot;
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;
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Mathe Avenue in Interlachen, Florida, as the "Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Post Office".


Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Mathe Avenue in Interlachen, Florida, as the "Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Post Office."
Gold Star Family Support and Installation Access Act of 2017


Summary: Gold Star Family Support and Installation Access Act of 2017 This bill directs the appropriate military department to issue a standardized Gold Star Installation Access Card to the widow and dependent children of a deceased member of the Armed Forces to allow them to gain unescorted access to military installations to attend memorial events, visit gravesites, and obtain on-installation services and benefits. The Department of Defense shall prescribe regulations to provide that a surviving spouse of a deceased member, regardless of martial status, who has guardianship of dependent children of the deceased member, is entitled to use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities to the same extent and on the same basis as the unremarried spouse of a member of the uniformed services.
Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent Act of 2017 or the TALENT Act of 2017


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent Act of 2017 or the TALENT Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill codifies provisions establishing the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (originally established pursuant to Executive Order 13704) to encourage successful entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators to join the government and work in close cooperation with government leaders to create meaningful solutions that can help save lives and taxpayer money, fuel job creation, and significantly improve how the government serves the American people. The General Services Administration (GSA) shall continue the program in order to enable exceptional individuals with proven track records to serve time-limited appointments in executive agencies to address some of the nation's most significant challenges and improve existing government efforts that would particularly benefit from expertise using innovative techniques and technology. The program shall be administered by a Director, who shall appoint program fellows and facilitate their placement to participate in projects that have the potential for significant positive effects and that are consistent with the President's goals. The GSA shall continue an advisory board to recommend priorities and standards for fulfilling the program's mission and to assist in identifying potential projects and placements for fellows.
Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018


Summary: Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018 This bill authorizes U.S. government agencies to provide humanitarian, stabilization, and recovery assistance for nationals and residents of Iraq and Syria, in particular ethnic and minority individuals at risk of persecution or war crimes. It also authorizes the agencies to assist in prosecuting those suspected of such crimes. (Sec. 5) The Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) may provide financial and technical assistance to support entities, including nongovernmental organizations with expertise in international criminal investigations and law, to address crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Iraq. The assistance includes: conducting criminal investigations, developing indigenous investigative and judicial skills to adjudicate cases consistent with due process and respect for the rule of law, and collecting and preserving evidence for use in prosecutions. The State Department shall encourage foreign governments to identify and prosecute ISIS members suspected of committing such crimes. (Sec. 6) The State Department shall identify: threats of persecution, crimes against humanity, and war crimes against Iraqi or Syrian minority religious or ethnic groups; such groups that are at risk of forced migration and the primary reasons for such risk; humanitarian, stabilization, and recovery needs of these individuals; and entities, including faith-based entities, that are providing such assistance and the extent of U.S. assistance to or through such entities. The State Department and USAID may support entities that are providing aid to the vulnerable groups. (Sec. 7) The State Department shall report to Congress its efforts to implement this bill, as well as an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of prosecuting ISIS members.
Small Employer Retirement Savings Auto-Enrollment Credit Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to small employers providing an eligible automatic contribution arrangement under a retirement savings plan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Employer Retirement Savings Auto-Enrollment Credit Act 2. Small employer retirement savings automatic enrollment credit (a) In general Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 45S. Auto-enrollment credit for retirement savings options provided by small employers (a) In general For purposes of section 38, in the case of an eligible employer, the retirement auto-enrollment credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to— (1) $500 for any taxable year occurring during the credit period, and (2) zero for any other taxable year. (b) Credit period For purposes of subsection (a)— (1) In general The credit period with respect to any eligible employer is the 3-taxable-year period beginning with the first taxable year for which the employer includes an eligible automatic contribution arrangement (as defined in section 414(w)(3)) in a qualified employer plan (as defined in section 4972(d)) sponsored by the employer. (2) Maintenance of arrangement No taxable year with respect to an employer shall be treated as occurring within the credit period unless the arrangement described in paragraph (1) is included in the plan for such year. (c) Eligible employer For purposes of this section, the term eligible employer . (b) Credit To be part of general business credit Subsection (b) of section 38 plus , plus (37) in the case of an eligible employer (as defined in section 45S(c)), the retirement auto-enrollment credit determined under section 45S(a). . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 Sec. 45S. Auto-enrollment credit for retirement savings options provided by small employers. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Small Employer Retirement Savings Auto-Enrollment Credit Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a three-year $500 business-related tax credit for eligible small employers who include and maintain an automatic contribution arrangement in an employer-sponsored retirement plan. An &quot;eligible employer&quot; is an employer with no more than 100 employees who received at least $5,000 of compensation from the employer for the preceding year.
Risk-Based Credit Examination Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Risk-Based Credit Examination Act 2. Risk-Based Examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations Section 15E(p)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–7(p)(3)(B) , as appropriate, Each examination under subparagraph (A) shall include November 3, 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.) Risk-Based Credit Examination Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Credit Ratings with discretion concerning reviewable matters during its annual examination of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations.
Fire Police Fairness Act

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fire Police Fairness Act 2. Extending public safety officer death benefits to fire police Section 1204 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796b (1) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (9) as paragraphs (6) through (10), respectively; (2) in paragraph (10)(A) (as so redesignated by paragraph (1) of this section), by inserting as a fire police officer, firefighter, (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) fire police officer (A) is serving in accordance with State or local law as an officially recognized or designated member of a legally organized public safety agency but is not a law enforcement officer, a firefighter, a chaplain, or a member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew described in paragraph (10)(A); and (B) provides scene security or directs traffic— (i) in response to any fire drill, fire call, or other fire, rescue, or police emergency; or (ii) at a planned special event; .

Summary: Fire Police Fairness Act This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a fire police officer within the definition of &quot;public safety officer&quot; for purposes of death benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program.
To amend title XXI to allow for the blending of risk pools of children's health insurance buy-in programs with the risk pools of State child health plans under such title, and for other purposes.

To amend title XXI to allow for the blending of risk pools of children’s health insurance buy-in programs with the risk pools of State child health plans under such title, and for other purposes. 1. Ensuring State flexibility in offering children’s health insurance buy-in programs (a) Blending risk pools Section 2107 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397gg (g) Use of blended risk pools (1) In general Nothing in this title (or any other provision of Federal law) shall be construed as preventing a State from considering children enrolled in a qualified children’s health insurance buy-in program and children enrolled in a State child health plan under this title (or a waiver of such plan) as members of a single-risk pool. (2) Qualified children’s health insurance buy-in program In this subsection, the term qualified children’s health insurance buy-in program (A) under which children who are under the age of 18 and are not eligible to receive medical assistance under title XIX or child health assistance under this title may purchase coverage through the State that provides benefits that are at least identical to the benefits provided under the State child health plan under this title (or a waiver of such plan); or (B) that is funded exclusively through non-Federal funds, including funds received by the State in the form of premiums for the purchase of such coverage. . (b) Minimum essential coverage (1) In general Section 5000A(f)(1)(A) (A) in clause (vi), by striking or (B) in clause (vii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: (viii) a qualified children’s health insurance buy-in program (as defined in section 2107(g) of the Social Security Act). . (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: This bill allows a state to include in a single risk pool: (1) children enrolled in a state&nbsp;plan under the&nbsp;Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); and (2) children enrolled in a health insurance buy-in program&nbsp;that is&nbsp;run by the state and provides, at minimum, benefits identical to&nbsp;those provided under&nbsp;CHIP.