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Nogales Wastewater Fairness Act

To establish responsibility for the International Outfall Interceptor. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nogales Wastewater Fairness Act 2. International outfall interceptor repair, operations, and maintenance (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Agreement The term Agreement (2) City The term City (3) Nogales sanitation project The term Nogales sanitation project (A) the International Outfall Interceptor (IOI) and the trunkline; and (B) the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP). (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that, pursuant to the Act of July 27, 1953 ( 22 U.S.C. 277d–10 (c) Capital costs excluded Pursuant to the Agreement and the Act of July 27, 1953 ( 22 U.S.C. 277d–10 (d) Overcharges Notwithstanding the Agreement, the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission shall not charge the City after the date of enactment of this Act for operations and maintenance costs in excess of an equitable proportion of the costs, as described in subsection (b).

Summary: Nogales Wastewater Fairness Act This bill directs the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to charge Nogales, Arizona, no more than an equitable proportion of the costs for operating and maintaining the Nogales sanitation project. The sanitation project includes (1) the International Outfall Interceptor and the trunkline, which is a sewer line that carries wastewater along the U.S. and Mexico border; and (2) the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant. The bill declares that Nogales is not obligated to contribute any capital costs of repairing or upgrading the project.
Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2017

To provide that chapter 1 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2017 2. Inapplicability of chapter 1 (a) In General Chapter 1 (b) Definition In this section, the term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1002 3. Prohibition on limitations on ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) (30) The institution will not require any student to agree to, and will not enforce, any limitation or restriction (including a limitation or restriction on any available choice of applicable law, a jury trial, or venue) on the ability of a student to pursue a claim, individually or with others, against an institution in court. . 4. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2017 This bill makes procedures for the enforcement of arbitration agreements inapplicable to an enrollment agreement between a student and an institution of higher education (IHE). The bill also amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to forbid an IHE that participates in federal student aid programs, including work-study programs, from requiring a student to agree to any restriction on the student's ability to pursue a claim, individually or with others, against it in court.
A bill for the relief of Shirley Constantino Tan.

For the relief of Shirley Constantino Tan. 1. Permanent resident status for Shirley Constantino Tan (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Shirley Constantino Tan enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) 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 two 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 Shirley Constantino Tan, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by one, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Shirley Constantino Tan under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Shirley Constantino Tan under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Shirley Constantino Tan.
A bill for the relief of Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel.

For the relief of Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel. 1. Permanent resident status for Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Joseph Gabra or Sharon Kamel enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Joseph Gabra or Sharon Kamel shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the applications for the issuance of immigrant visas or the applications for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of immigrant visas or permanent residence to Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by two, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel under section 202(e) of that Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel.
A bill for the relief of Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez.

For the relief of Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez. 1. Permanent resident status for Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, or Adilene Martinez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, or Adilene Martinez shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the applications for issuance of immigrant visas or the applications for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of immigrant visas or permanent resident status to Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by three, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez.
A bill for the relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola.

For the relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola. 1. Permanent resident status for Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola enter the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the applications for issuance of immigrant visas or the applications for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of immigrant visas or permanent residence to Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by four, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elena Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola.
A bill for the relief of Alfredo Plascencia Lopez.

For the relief of Alfredo Plascencia Lopez. 1. Permanent resident status for Alfredo Plascencia Lopez (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Alfredo Plascencia Lopez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Alfredo Plascencia Lopez shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of immigrant visas or the application for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees within two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of immigrant visas or permanent residence to Alfredo Plascencia Lopez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by one, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Alfredo Plascencia Lopez under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Alfredo Plascencia Lopez under section 202(e) of that Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Alfredo Plascencia Lopez.
A bill for the relief of Jorge Rojas Gutierrez and Oliva Gonzalez.

For the relief of Jorge Rojas Gutierrez and Oliva Gonzalez. 1. Permanent resident status for Jorge Rojas Gutierrez and Oliva Gonzalez (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Jorge Rojas Gutierrez or Oliva Gonzalez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Jorge Rojas Gutierrez or Oliva Gonzalez, as appropriate, shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for the issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon granting immigrant visas or permanent residence to Jorge Rojas Gutierrez and Oliva Gonzalez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by two, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Jorge Rojas Gutierrez and Oliva Gonzalez under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Jorge Rojas Gutierrez and Oliva Gonzalez under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Jorge Rojas Gutierrez and Oliva Gonzalez.
A bill for the relief of Alicia Aranda De Buendia.

For the relief of Alicia Aranda De Buendia. 1. Permanent resident status for Alicia Aranda de Buendia (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Alicia Aranda De Buendia enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Alicia Aranda De Buendia shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for the issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Alicia Aranda De Buendia, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by one, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Alicia Aranda De Buendia under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Alicia Aranda De Buendia under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Alicia Aranda De Buendia.
A bill for the relief of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoian.

For the relief of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoian. 1. Permanent resident status for Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoian (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, or Arthur Mkoian enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, or Arthur Mkoian, as appropriate, shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for the issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon granting an immigrant visa or permanent resident status to Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoian, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by three, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoian under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoian under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoian.
HANGUP Act

To repeal debt collection amendments made by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone calls Act of 2017 HANGUP Act 2. Repeal of debt collection amendments; clarifying coverage with respect to government contractors (a) In general The Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 151 (1) in section 3 ( 47 U.S.C. 153 (39) Person The term person (A) includes an individual, partnership, association, joint-stock company, trust, or corporation; and (B) for the purposes of section 227, includes— (i) a contractor of— (I) the United States Government; or (II) any State or local government; and (ii) an entity of any legal form. ; and (2) in section 227(b) ( 47 U.S.C. 227(b) (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking , unless such call is made solely to collect a debt owed to or guaranteed by the United States (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking , is made solely pursuant to the collection of a debt owed to or guaranteed by the United States, (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (F)(ii), by adding and (ii) in subparagraph (G)(ii), by striking ; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (H). (b) Regulations Section 301(b) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 ( 47 U.S.C. 227 Public Law 114–74

Summary: Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone Calls Act of 2017 or the HANGUP Act This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to repeal provisions that authorize the use of automated telephone equipment (robocall or robotext equipment) to call cellular telephones or residential telephone lines for the purpose of collecting debts owed to the U.S. government.
Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2017

To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for transparency of payments made from the Judgment Fund. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2017 2. Judgment Fund transparency (a) Transparency requirement Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Unless the disclosure of such information is otherwise prohibited by law or court order, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to the public on a Web site, as soon as practicable, but not later than 30 days after the date on which a payment under this section is tendered, the following information with regard to that payment: (1) The name of the specific agency or entity whose actions gave rise to the claim or judgment. (2) The name of the plaintiff or claimant. (3) The name of counsel for the plaintiff or claimant. (4) The amount paid representing principal liability and any amounts paid representing any ancillary liability, including attorney fees, costs, and interest. (5) A brief description of the facts that gave rise to the claim. (6) The name of the agency that submitted the claim. . (b) Implementation The Secretary of the Treasury shall implement the amendment made by this section beginning not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to disclose details after payments are made from the Judgment Fund. The Judgment Fund is a permanent and indefinite appropriation to pay judgments against the United States. Unless the disclosure is prohibited by law or a court order, Treasury is required to make available to the public on a website: the agency or entity whose actions gave rise to the claim or judgment, the plaintiff or claimant, the counsel for the plaintiff or claimant, the amount paid, a description of the facts that gave rise to the claim, and the agency that submitted the claim.