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Maritime Security Accountability Act of 2017

To advance United States interests in the freedom of navigation by enhancing congressional oversight of freedom of navigation operations conducted by the Armed Forces of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maritime Security Accountability Act of 2017 2. Modification of annual update of Department of Defense Freedom of Navigation Operations report (a) In general Subsection (b) of section 1275 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 (4) For each country identified under paragraph (1) as making an excessive maritime claim challenged by the United States under the program referred to in subsection (a), the types and locations of excessive maritime claims by such country that have not been challenged by the United States, if any, under the program referred to in subsection (a). . (b) Effective date The amendment made subsection (a) takes effect of the date of the enactment of this Act and applies with respect to each report required to be submitted under section 1275 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 on or after such date of enactment.

Summary: Maritime Security Accountability Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 to include in the annual Department of Defense Freedom of Navigation Report under the Freedom of Navigation Operations Program the types and locations of excessive maritime claims by a country that have not been challenged by the United States under the program.
For the relief of Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard.

For the relief of Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard. 1. Permanent resident status for Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, or Charles Matthew William Gard enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Summary: Provides for the relief of Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard.
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reduce the limit on the amount of certain contributions which may be made to a candidate with respect to an election for Federal office.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reduce the limit on the amount of certain contributions which may be made to a candidate with respect to an election for Federal office. 1. Reduction in Contribution Limits for Contributions to Individual Candidates (a) Reduction in Limit Section 315(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30116(a)(1)(A) $2,000 $1,000 (b) Application of Indexing (1) In general Section 315(c)(1)(B) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 30116(c)(1)(B) after 2002 after 2002 (or, in the case of the limitation established under subsection (a)(1)(A), after 2018) (2) Determination of base period Section 315(c)(2)(B) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 30116(c)(2)(B) (A) in clause (i), by striking and (B) in clause (ii)— (i) by striking (a)(1)(A), (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) for purposes of subsection (a)(1)(A), calendar year 2017. . 2. Effective Date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2018.

Summary: This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reduce from $2,000 to $1,000 the maximum contribution that may be made to candidates for federal office for elections occurring after 2018. An increase to this reduced contribution level, based on increases in the price index, must be made in calendar years after 2018.
No Cyber Cooperation with Russia Act

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish, support, or otherwise promote a joint cybersecurity initiative with Russia, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Cyber Cooperation with Russia Act 2. Prohibition on use of Federal funds for joint cybersecurity initiative with Russia No Federal funds may be used to establish, support, or otherwise promote, directly or indirectly, the formation of or any United States participation in a joint cybersecurity initiative involving the Government of Russia or any entity operating under the direction of the Government of Russia.

Summary: No Cyber Cooperation with Russia Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to establish, support, or promote the formation of, or U.S. participation in, any joint cyber security initiative involving the government of Russia or any entity operating under its direction.
Gregg Wenzel Clandestine Heroes Parity Act

To amend the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to improve death gratuities paid to the survivors of certain deceased officers and employees of the Central Intelligence Agency. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gregg Wenzel Clandestine Heroes Parity Act 2. Improved death gratuities for certain deceased officers and employees of the Central Intelligence Agency (a) In general Section 11 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 ( 50 U.S.C. 3511 (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) If the Director determines that the deceased officer or employee of the Agency does not have a surviving dependent, the Director shall make the payment under paragraph (1) to the next of kin of the deceased officer or employee, if any. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking in an amount equal to the greater of $100,000 or (b) Application The amendment made by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) shall apply with respect to officers and employees of the Central Intelligence Agency who die before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act, and the amendment made by paragraph (2) of such subsection shall apply with respect to officers and employees of the Central Intelligence Agency who die on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Gregg Wenzel Clandestine Heroes Parity Act This bill amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to revise the death benefit for officers or employees of the CIA who die as a result of injuries sustained outside of the United States and whose death resulted from hostile or terrorist activities or occurred in connection with an intelligence activity having a substantial element of risk. Specifically, this bill authorizes the death benefit to be paid to the next of kin if the employee or officer does not have a surviving dependent. This provision applies retroactively. Additionally, this bill sets a minimum death benefit of $100,000.
Disabled Veterans Red Tape Reduction Act

To provide for an extension of the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for the conduct of medical disability examinations by contract physicians. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disabled Veterans Red Tape Reduction Act 2. Extension of authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for the conduct of medical disability examinations by contract physicians Section 704(c) of the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 ( Public Law 108–183 38 U.S.C. 5101 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2018

Summary: Disabled Veterans Red Tape Reduction Act This bill amends the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 to extend through 2018 Department of Veterans Affairs authority for the performance of medical disability evaluations by contract physicians.
Honor Guardsmen and Reservists Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make available for purchase memorial headstones and markers for certain deceased members of the reserve components. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor Guardsmen and Reservists Act 2. Availability for purchase of Department of Veterans Affairs memorial headstones and markers for members of reserve components who performed certain training Section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) (1) The Secretary shall make available for purchase a memorial headstone or marker for the marked or unmarked grave of an individual described in paragraph (2) or for the purpose of commemorating such an individual whose remains are unavailable. (2) An individual described in this paragraph is an individual who— (A) as a member of a National Guard or Reserve component performed inactive duty training or active duty for training for at least six years but did not serve on active duty; and (B) is not otherwise ineligible for a memorial headstone or marker on account of the nature of the individual’s separation from the Armed Forces or other cause. (3) A headstone or marker for the grave of an individual may be purchased under this subsection by— (A) the individual; (B) the surviving spouse, child, sibling, or parent of the individual; or (C) an individual other than the next of kin, as determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (4) In establishing the prices of the headstones and markers made available for purchase under this section, the Secretary shall ensure the prices are sufficient to cover the costs associated with the production and delivery of such headstones and markers. (5) No person may receive any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs solely by reason of this subsection. (6) This subsection does not authorize any new burial benefit for any person or create any new authority for any individual to be buried in a national cemetery. (7) The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Defense in establishing procedures to determine whether an individual is an individual described in paragraph (2). .

Summary: Honor Guardsmen and Reservists Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make available for purchase a memorial headstone or marker for the marked or unmarked grave of: (1) an individual who performed inactive duty training or active duty for training for at least six years as a member of a National Guard or reserve component, but did not serve on active duty and is not otherwise ineligible for a memorial headstone or marker on account of the nature of the individual's separation from the Armed Forces or other cause; or (2) such an individual whose remains are unavailable. Such a headstone or marker may be purchased under this subsection by: (1) the individual; (2) the surviving spouse, child, sibling, or parent of the individual; or (3) an individual other than the next of kin, as determined by the VA.
Protecting Servicemembers from Debt Collectors Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to review and update Department of Defense regulations to ensure such regulations comply with Federal consumer protection law with respect to the collection of debt. 1. Short title This Act may be cited Protecting Servicemembers from Debt Collectors Act 2. Review of Department of Defense debt collection regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall review and update Department of Defense Directive 1344.09 and any associated regulations to ensure such regulations comply with Federal consumer protection law with respect to the collection of debt.

Summary: Protecting Servicemembers from Debt Collectors Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to review and update DOD Directive 1344.09 (Indebtedness of Military Personnel) and any associated regulations to ensure that such regulations comply with federal consumer protection law with respect to the collection of debt.
PUPPERS Act of 2017

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from conducting medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species Act of 2017 PUPPERS Act of 2017 2. Prohibition on Department of Veterans Affairs medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (a) In general Section 7303 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) (1) In carrying out research, the Secretary may not purchase, breed, transport, house, feed, maintain, dispose of, or experiment on dogs as part of the conduct of any study that causes significant pain or distress. (2) In this subsection, the term study that causes significant pain or distress (A) includes any study classified to pain category D or E by the Department of Agriculture; and (B) does not include any physical exam, training program, or study relating to service or working dogs. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species Act of 2017 or the PUPPERS Act of 2017 This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs, in carrying out research within the Veterans Health Administration, from purchasing, breeding, transporting, housing, feeding, maintaining, disposing of, or experimenting on dogs as part of the conduct of any study that causes significant pain or distress.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to give members of the United States Capitol Police the option to delay mandatory retirement until age 60.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to give members of the United States Capitol Police the option to delay mandatory retirement until age 60. 1. Optional delay in mandatory retirement age for members of capitol police (a) Civil service retirement system The second sentence of section 8335(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: At the request of such a member, the Capitol Police Board shall exempt the member from automatic separation under this subsection until that member becomes 60 years of age, so long as the member undergoes a physical examination during the 6-month period which ends on the day the member turns 57 years of age and, on the basis of the examination, meets appropriate physical fitness criteria (as determined by the Board in consultation with the Chief of the Capitol Police and the exclusive representative of the Capitol Police under chapter 71 (b) Federal employees retirement system The second sentence of section 8425(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: At the request of such a member, the Capitol Police Board shall exempt the member from automatic separation under this subsection until that member becomes 60 years of age, so long as the member undergoes a physical examination during the 6-month period which ends on the day the member turns 57 years of age and, on the basis of the examination, meets appropriate physical fitness criteria (as determined by the Board in consultation with the Chief of the Capitol Police and the exclusive representative of the Capitol Police under chapter 71

Summary: This bill revises mandatory retirement requirements for members of the U.S. Capitol Police under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Capitol Police Board, at a member's request, shall exempt the individual from automatic separation requirements until he or she becomes age 60, if the member: (1) undergoes a physical examination during the six-month period ending on the day the member turns age 57, and (2) on the basis of the examination meets appropriate physical fitness criteria. (Currently, the Board, when in its judgement the public interest so requires, may exempt such a member from automatic separation until that member becomes 60 years of age.)
Taxpayer-Funded Pension Disclosure Act

To require the disclosure of pension records under the Freedom of Information Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayer-Funded Pension Disclosure Act 2. Disclosure of pension records under the Freedom of Information Act (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the pension record of an individual who is an annuitant under chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United States Code, shall be considered a record for purposes of section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and shall be made available in accordance with subsection (a)(3) of such section. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Annuitant The term annuitant (A) section 8331 of title 5, United States Code; or (B) section 8401 of such title. (2) Pension record (A) In general The term pension record (i) full name; (ii) the most recent position of the annuitant, including the agency and division for such position, position title, location, and ZIP code of the place of employment for such position; (iii) date of appointment to such position; (iv) monthly annuity amount; (v) last plan grade, if applicable; (vi) total employee annuity contribution; (vii) total reported wages; (viii) total service credits; (ix) retirement date; and (x) with respect to an annuitant who was an employee of the United States Postal Service, the name of the facility that was the last place of employment of the annuitant. (B) Exclusions Such term does not include— (i) information regarding a medical condition of the annuitant; or (ii) any information identifying a designated beneficiary of the individual. (c) Update of regulations Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall update section 293.311 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, in accordance with the requirements of this section.

Summary: Taxpayer-Funded Pension Disclosure Act This bill deems the pension record of an annuitant under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System a record for purposes of the disclosure requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and requires its disclosure. A pension record does not include information regarding a medical condition of the annuitant or any information identifying a designated beneficiary.
Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education Reauthorization Act of 2017

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension of the Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education Reauthorization Act of 2017 2. Five-year extension of Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education Section 3692(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking December 31, 2017 December 31, 2022

Summary: Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill extends the authority for the Veteran's Advisory Committee on Education until December 31, 2022.
Consumer Confidence Reports for Tomorrow Act

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require quarterly reporting, improvement of consumer confidence reports, establishment of a nation consumer confidence report, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Consumer Confidence Reports for Tomorrow Act 2. Improved consumer confidence reports (a) Revisions Section 1414(c)(4) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300g–3(c)(4) (F) Revisions Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Administrator, in consultation with the groups identified in subparagraph (A), shall promulgate revisions to the regulations issued pursuant to subparagraph (A) to increase the effectiveness and understandability of consumer confidence reports. . (b) Quarterly issuance The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall require consumer confidence reports to be issued quarterly each year for drinking water systems. (c) Inclusions The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall require all consumer confidence reports to include— (1) corrosion control efforts; and (2) exceedances and violations of all kinds must be clearly identified. 3. Improving EPA database for consumer confidence reports The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall maintain and keep current a searchable website providing access to consumer confidence reports, sortable by zip code and water system. 4. National consumer confidence report The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue a national consumer confidence report to Congress every 2 years.

Summary: Consumer Confidence Reports for Tomorrow Act This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise regulations about consumer confidence reports in order to increase their effectiveness and understandability. Currently, each community water system must mail their customers an annual consumer confidence report that provides information about local drinking water quality. This bill directs the EPA to: (1) require quarterly consumer confidence reports for drinking water systems that include information about corrosion control efforts and exceedances of the maximum contaminant levels and violations of all kinds, and (2) issue a national consumer confidence report to Congress every two years. In addition, the EPA must maintain and keep current a searchable website providing access to consumer confidence reports, sortable by zip code and water system.