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Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2017

To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to exclude law firms and licensed attorneys who are engaged in activities related to legal proceedings from the definition of a debt collector, to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to prevent the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from exercising supervisory or enforcement authority with respect to attorneys when undertaking certain actions related to legal proceedings, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2017 2. Exclusion of law firms and lawyers from the definition of debt collector when engaged in the practice of law Section 803(6) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692a(6) (1) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); (2) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: (F) any law firm or licensed attorney, to the extent that such firm or attorney is— (i) serving, filing, or conveying formal legal pleadings, discovery requests, or other documents pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure; or (ii) communicating in connection with a legal action to collect a debt on behalf of a client in, or at the direction of, a court of law (including in depositions or settlement conferences) or in the enforcement of a judgment; and . 3. Amendment to Bureau authority with respect to practice of law Section 1027(e)(2)(B) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5517(e)(2)(B) , unless such financial product or service is provided by a licensed attorney who is not a debt collector as described under section 803(6)(F) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Summary: Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2017 This bill amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to exclude from the definition of "debt collector" any law firm or licensed attorney: (1) serving, filing, or conveying formal legal pleadings, discovery requests, or other documents pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure; or (2) communicating in connection with a legal action to collect a debt on behalf of a client in, or at the direction of, a court of law or in the enforcement of a judgment.
White House Accountability for Language Diversity Act

To require the White House and each agency to provide an official website in Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the White House Accountability for Language Diversity Act 2. Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese language websites required (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the White House and the head of each agency shall establish a Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese language version of the official website for the White House and that agency. Any such website may only include official content and may not include links to other Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, or Vietnamese (as applicable) websites that are not official content. (b) Link on main page A link to the website required under subsection (a) shall be easily accessible and in plain view on the main page of the English version of the White House and agency website. (c) Maintenance of website The President and the head of each agency shall maintain and update the website required under subsection (a) on a regular basis. (d) Agency defined The term agency

Summary: White House Accountability for Language Diversity Act This bill requires the White House and each federal agency to establish and maintain a Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese language version of its official website. Any such website may only include official content and may not include links to other Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, or Vietnamese websites that are not official content.
Justice for Victims of Confidential Informant Crime Act of 2017

To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to certain tort claims arising out of the criminal misconduct of confidential informants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice for Victims of Confidential Informant Crime Act of 2017 2. Tort claims arising out of the criminal misconduct of a confidential informant (a) In general Section 2401(b) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking A tort claim (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) In the case of a claim arising out of the conduct of an employee of the Government with respect to the criminal misconduct of a Government informant, paragraph (1) shall be applied by substituting three years and six months two years . (b) Retroactive effect The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to any claim that— (1) accrued on or after May 1, 1981; and (2) in the case of a claim that accrued before the date of enactment of this Act, is presented not later than one year after that date. (c) Preclusion of certain defenses or bars The Government may not assert a defense or a bar, based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel, to a claim that— (1) accrued before the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) to which the amendments made by this section apply.

Summary: Justice for Victims of Confidential Informant Crime Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal judicial code to extend to three years and six months the period within which a tort claim against the United States must be presented in writing to a federal agency when the claim arises out of a government employee's conduct with respect to the criminal misconduct of a government informant. (Current law bars all tort claims against the United States that are not presented within two years after the claim accrues.) The extension applies retroactively to any such claim that: (1) accrued on or after May 1, 1981; and (2) in the case of a claim accrued before the date of enactment of this bill, is presented within one year after such date. The government is prohibited from asserting a defense or a bar, based on the doctrine of res judicata or collateral estoppel, to a claim that accrued before enactment of this bill and to which this bill applies.
Global Child Protection Act of 2017

To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand the scope of certain definitions pertaining to unlawful sexual conduct, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Global Child Protection Act of 2017 2. Expanding the definition of illicit sexual conduct Section 2423(f)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking a sexual act (as defined in section 2246) with any conduct involving (2) by striking if the sexual act if the conduct 3. Expanding the definition of Federal sex offense Section 3559 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (e)(2)(A)— (A) by inserting after 2244(a)(1) or 2244(a)(5) (B) by striking the or 2423(a) (C) by striking into prostitution (D) by inserting or 2423(c) (relating to illicit sexual conduct) (2) in subsection (e)(3), by striking or 2423(a) , 2423(a), or 2423(c) May 22, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Global Child Protection Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to broaden the definition of "illicit sexual conduct" to include any conduct involving a minor (currently, a sexual act with a minor) that would be a sex abuse offense if it occurs inside the United States. A minor is a person under 18 years of age. (Sec. 3) Additionally, the bill broadens the federal sex offenses that trigger a mandatory life prison term for a defendant with a prior sex offense conviction involving a minor victim. Specifically, it adds to the list of federal sex offenses: abusive sexual contact that constitutes either a sexual act with a person under the age of 12 or aggravated sexual abuse of a person between the ages of 12 and 16, and illicit sexual conduct during foreign travel.
To designate the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Boris Nemtsov Plaza", and for other purposes.

To designate the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as Boris Nemtsov Plaza 1. Designation of Boris Nemtsov Plaza (a) Designation of plaza (1) In general The area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, shall be known and designated as Boris Nemtsov Plaza (2) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the area referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to Boris Nemtsov Plaza. (b) Designation of address (1) Designation The address of 2650 Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, shall be redesignated as 1 Boris Nemtsov Plaza. (2) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the address referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to 1 Boris Nemtsov Plaza. (c) Signs The Administrator of General Services shall construct street signs that shall— (1) contain the phrase Boris Nemtsov Plaza (2) be similar in design to the signs used by Washington, District of Columbia, to designate the location of Metro stations; and (3) be placed on— (A) the parcel of Federal property that is closest to 1 Boris Nemtsov Plaza (as redesignated by subsection (b)(1)); and (B) the street corners of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia.

Summary: This bill: (1) designates the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue and Davis Street and Wisconsin Avenue and Edmunds Street in northwest Washington, DC as "Boris Nemtsov Plaza," and (2) redesignates the address of 2650 Wisconsin Avenue in northwest DC as "1 Boris Nemtsov Plaza."
Stop Animal Fat Tax Credits Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow certain biodiesel and alternative fuel tax credits for fuels derived from animal fats. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Animal Fat Tax Credits Act of 2017 2. Disallowance of biodiesel and alternative fuel credits for fuels derived from animal fats (a) Biodiesel fuels credit (1) Definition of biodiesel Section 40A(d)(1) or animal (2) Definition of agri-biodiesel Section 40A(d)(2) of such Code is amended by striking , and from animal fats (3) Definition of renewable diesel Section 40A(f)(3) of such Code is amended by inserting (other than animal fats) biomass (b) Alternative fuel mixtures credit The last sentence of subsection (d)(2) of section 6426 of such Code is amended— (1) by striking or any any (2) by inserting before the period at the end , or any fuel derived from animal fats (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2016.

Summary: Stop Animal Fat Tax Credits Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make fuels derived from animal fats ineligible for the tax credits for: (1) biodiesel and renewable diesel, and (2) alternative fuels.
Restoring American Privacy Act of 2017

To provide that providers of broadband Internet access service shall be subject to the privacy rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission on October 27, 2016. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring American Privacy Act of 2017 2. Protecting the privacy of broadband customers Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a provider of broadband Internet access service (as defined in section 8.2 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations) shall be subject to— (1) the Report and Order in the matter of protecting the privacy of customers of broadband and other telecommunications services that was adopted by the Federal Communications Commission on October 27, 2016 (FCC 16–148); and (2) the rules adopted in such Report and Order.

Summary: Restoring American Privacy Act of 2017 This bill makes broadband Internet access service providers subject to the customer privacy order and rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission on October 27, 2016.
Property Tax Reduction Act of 2017

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reduce Federal financial participation for certain States that require political subdivisions to contribute towards the non-Federal share of Medicaid. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Property Tax Reduction Act of 2017 2. Reduction of Federal financial participation (FFP) for certain States that require political subdivisions to contribute toward non-Federal share of Medicaid (a) In general Section 1903 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b (aa) Reduction in FFP for contributions required by political subdivisions (1) In general Notwithstanding the previous provisions of this section, in the case of a State that had a DSH allotment under section 1923(f) for fiscal year 2016 that was more than 6 times the national average of such allotments for all the States for such fiscal year and that requires political subdivisions within the State to contribute funds towards medical assistance or other expenditures under the State plan under this title (or under a waiver of such plan) for a quarter in a fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2020), in determining the amount that is payable to the State for expenditures in such quarter under subsection (a)(1), the amount of such expenditures shall be decreased by the amount that political subdivisions in the State are required to contribute under the plan (or waiver) without reimbursement from the State for such quarter, other than contributions described in paragraph (2). (2) Excepted contributions The contributions described in this paragraph for a fiscal year are the following: (A) Contributions required by a State from a political subdivision that, as of the first day of the calendar year in which the fiscal year involved begins— (i) has a population of more than 5,000,000, as estimated by the Bureau of the Census; and (ii) imposes a local income tax upon its residents. (B) Contributions required by a State from a political subdivision for administrative expenses if the State required such contributions from such subdivision without reimbursement from the State as of January 1, 2017. .

Summary: Property Tax Reduction Act of 2017 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to reduce federal Medicaid funding for certain states that require political subdivisions to contribute funds towards medical assistance. Specifically, the bill applies to states that received, for FY2016, disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotments greater than six times the national average. (DSHs are hospitals that receive additional payment under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients.) Excepted from the bill are contributions that: (1) are required from a political subdivision that has a population greater than 5 million and imposes a local income tax upon its residents, or (2) were required for administrative expenses as of January 1, 2017.
To prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting the Small Business Administration.

To prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting the Small Business Administration. 1. Prohibition on hiring freeze from affecting Small Business Administration The memorandum titled Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze

Summary: This bill declares that the memorandum titled "Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze" published on January 23, 2017, or any other substantially similar memorandum, executive order, or other action by the President to prevent a department or agency of the federal government from filling vacant federal civilian employee positions or creating new such positions, shall have no force or effect with respect to positions within the Small Business Administration.
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend to 2027 the production certificate program that allows refunds of duties on certain articles produced in United States insular possessions.

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend to 2027 the production certificate program that allows refunds of duties on certain articles produced in United States insular possessions. 1. Extension of production certificate program for certain products of United States insular possessions Additional U.S. Note 5(h)(i) to chapter 91 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting and 2017 through 2027 2015

Summary: This bill amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend through 2027 the production certificate program requiring the Department of Commerce and the Department of the Interior to jointly issue to producers of watches and watch movements in the U.S. insular possessions production certificates entitling the certificate holders to a refund of duties paid on such articles imported into the United States.
To amend the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 to clarify an exemption for traditional fisheries and markets.

To amend the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 to clarify an exemption for traditional fisheries and markets. 1. Clarification of Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 exemption (a) Clarification Section 4(c)(1) of the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 ( 16 U.S.C. 1827a(c)(1) and retained landed (b) Deadline for regulations The Secretary of Commerce shall issue a final rule implementing the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 ( 16 U.S.C. 1827a

Summary: This bill amends the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 to maintain a prohibition on the sale of marlin, sailfish, and spearfish while ensuring that the exemption for traditional fisheries does not create new markets for these species. The National Marine Fisheries Service must issue a final rule implementing the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 within 45 days after the enactment of this bill.
Territorial Tax Parity Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for economic recovery in the possessions of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Territorial Tax Parity Act of 2017 2. Modification to source rules involving possessions (a) Source rules Section 937(b)(2) to the extent such income is attributable to an office or fixed place of business within the United States (determined under the rules of section 864(c)(5)). (b) Source rules for personal property sales Section 865(j)(3) of such Code is amended by adding 932, 931, 933. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Territorial Tax Parity Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the income source rules involving U.S. possessions, including Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Under current law, income is not considered to be possession source income if it is treated as income: (1) from sources within the United States, or (2) effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States. The bill amends this rule to specify that it applies to the extent that the income is attributable to an office or fixed place of business within the United States. The bill also revises the source rules for personal property sales. The Internal Revenue Service may limit the application in the Virgin Islands of requirements for U.S. citizens and resident aliens to pay a tax to a foreign country to be considered a nonresident of the United States for certain personal property sales.
To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes.

To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes. 1. Riverside Bridge Project (a) In general The Riverside Bridge Project is authorized to be carried out notwithstanding— (1) any agreement entered into under, or restriction pursuant to, section 404(b)(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c(b)(2) (2) any other Federal restriction that requires the covered property to be maintained for open space, recreation, or wetland management. (b) Conditions As a condition of the authorization under subsection (a), Christian County, Missouri— (1) shall carry out the Riverside Bridge Project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage attributable to the Project occurs; and (2) shall be liable for any such flood damage that does occur. (c) Disaster assistance prohibited No Federal financial assistance pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 (d) Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered property The term covered property (A) in Christian County, Missouri; (B) conveyed to such County by the Riverside Inn, Inc.; and (C) that is approximately 1.5 acres and 482 lineal feet adjacent to the westerly line of Riverside Road to the center of Finley Creek. (2) Riverside Bridge Project The term Riverside Bridge Project

Summary: This bill authorizes the construction and operation of a bridge (Riverside Bridge Project) on certain property conveyed to Christian County, Missouri, by the Riverside Inn, Inc. The county shall: carryout the project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage occurs, and be liable for any such flood damage that does occur. No federal disaster assistance may be provided with respect to the covered property or project.
Hire A Hero Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire individuals who are members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hire A Hero Act of 2017 2. Work opportunity credit to small businesses for hiring members of Ready Reserve or National Guard (a) In general Section 51(d)(1) or , or (K) in the case of an eligible employer (as defined in section 408(p)(2)(C)(i)), an individual who is a member of— (i) the Ready Reserve (as described in section 10142 of title 10, United States Code), or (ii) the National Guard (as defined in section 101(c)(1) of such title 10). . (b) Effective date (1) In general The amendment made by this section shall apply to wages paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act in taxable years ending after such date. (2) Current employees covered by credit For purposes of applying section 51 3. Permanent extension of work opportunity credit for employers hiring qualified veterans and members of Ready Reserve and National Guard (a) In general Section 51(c)(4) (other than any individual described in subparagraph (B) or (K) of subsection (d)(1)) individual (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2016.

Summary: Hire A Hero Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow small businesses a work opportunity tax credit for hiring a member of the Ready Reserve or the National Guard, and (2) make such credit with respect to the hiring of qualified veterans and members of the Ready Reserve and National Guard permanent.