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Methow Headwaters Protection Act

To withdraw certain land in Okanogan County, Washington, to protect the land, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Methow Headwaters Protection Act 2. Methow Valley, Washington, Federal land withdrawal (a) Definition of Map In this Act, the term Map Methow Headwaters Withdrawal Proposal Legislative Map (b) Withdrawal Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 340,079 acres of Federal land and interests in the land located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest within the area depicted on the Map as Proposed Withdrawal (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) disposition under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. (c) Acquired land Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map as Proposed Withdrawal (d) Availability of map The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. June 13, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: Methow Headwaters Protection Act (Sec. 2) This bill withdraws approximately 340,079 acres of federal land and interests in land located within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in the state of Washington from: entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and disposition under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. Any land or interest in land within the Proposed Withdrawal area acquired by the United States shall, upon acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this bill.
Follow the Rules Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend certain protections against prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Follow the Rules Act 2. Prohibited personnel action based on ordering individual to violate rule or regulation (a) In general Subparagraph (D) of section 2302(b)(9) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting , rule, or regulation law (b) Technical correction Such subparagraph is further amended by striking for (c) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any personnel action (as that term is defined in section 2302(a)(2)(A) of such title) occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. April 24, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: Follow the Rules Act (Sec. 2) This bill extends the prohibition (regarding employment in the federal government) against a person taking, failing to take, or threatening to take or fail to take a personnel action against any employee or applicant for employment for refusing to obey an order that would require the individual to violate a law to personnel actions against such an individual for refusing to obey an order that would violate a rule or regulation.
Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2017

To require each agency, in providing notice of a rule making, to include a link to a 100 word plain language summary of the proposed rule. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2017 2. Requirement to post a 100 word summary to regulations.gov Section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2) , and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) the Internet address of a summary of not more than 100 words in length of the proposed rule, in plain language, that shall be posted on the Internet website under section 206(d) of the E-Government Act of 2002 ( 44 U.S.C. 3501 . June 28, 2017 Reported with an amendment

Summary: Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2017 This bill requires the general notice of proposed rule making by a federal agency to include the Internet address of a plain-language summary, not exceeding 100 words, of the proposed rule, which shall be posted on the regulations.gov website.
BEST Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide requirements for agency decision making based on science. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Evaluation of Science and Technology Act BEST Act 2. Use of scientific information in rule making Section 553 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) To the extent that an agency makes a decision based on science when issuing a rule under this section, the agency shall use scientific information, technical procedures, measures, methods, protocols, methodologies, or models, employed in a manner consistent with the best available science, and shall consider as applicable— (1) the extent to which the scientific information, technical procedures, measures, methods, protocols, methodologies, or models employed to generate the information are reasonable for and consistent with the intended use of the information; (2) the extent to which the information is relevant for use by the head of the agency in making a decision related to issuing the rule; (3) the degree of clarity and completeness with which the data, assumptions, methods, quality assurance, and analyses employed to generate the information are documented; (4) the extent to which the variability and uncertainty in the information, or in the procedures, measures, methods, protocols, methodologies, or models, are evaluated and characterized; and (5) the extent of independent verification or peer review of the information or of the procedures, measures, methods, protocols, methodologies, or models. (g) An agency shall make a decision described in subsection (f) based on the weight of the scientific evidence. (h) Each agency shall make available to the public— (1) all notices, determinations, findings, rules, consent agreements, and orders of the head of the agency in connection with a rule; (2) a nontechnical summary of each risk evaluation conducted in connection with a rule; and (3) a list of the studies considered by the agency in carrying out each risk evaluation described in paragraph (2), along with the results of those studies. .

Summary: Better Evaluation of Science and Technology Act or the BEST Act This bill requires a federal agency, to the extent it is making a decision based on science when issuing a rule, to use scientific information, technical procedures, methods, protocols, methodologies, or models in a manner that is consistent with the best available science and the intended use of the information, based on the weight of the scientific evidence. Each federal agency shall make available to the public: (1) all of its notices, determinations, findings, rules, consent agreements, and orders in connection with a rule; (2) a nontechnical summary of each risk evaluation conducted in connection with a rule; and (3) a list of the studies considered by the agency in carrying out each evaluation, along with the results of those studies.
American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds to hire veterans as career law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017 2. Prioritizing hiring and training of veterans Section 1701(b)(2) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796dd(b)(2) , including by prioritizing the hiring and training of veterans (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) Nation May 11, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include as an allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services program prioritizing the hiring and training of veterans as career law enforcement officers.
Protecting Charitable Contributions Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit substantiation requirements for charitable contributions to returns submitted by the donor. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Charitable Contributions Act of 2017 2. Modification of substantiation requirements for charitable contributions (a) In general Paragraph (8) of section 170(f)(8) (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.

Summary: Protecting Charitable Contributions Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the requirement for taxpayers to substantiate deductions for charitable contributions of $250 or more with a contemporaneous written acknowledgment by the donee organization. The bill eliminates an exemption from the requirement for contributions reported on a return filed by the donee organization.
Hearing Protection Act of 2017

To provide that silencers be treated the same as long guns. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hearing Protection Act of 2017 2. Equal treatment of silencers and firearms (a) In general Section 5845(a) (7) any silencer ; and (8) and (7) (b) Effective date (1) In general The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Transfers In the case of the tax imposed by section 5811 3. Treatment of certain silencers Section 5841 (f) Firearm silencers A person acquiring or possessing a firearm silencer in accordance with chapter 44 . 4. Preemption of certain State laws in relation to firearm silencers Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a State or a political subdivision of a State that, as a condition of lawfully making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting a firearm silencer in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, imposes a tax on any such conduct, or a marking, recordkeeping, or registration requirement with respect to the firearm silencer, shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Hearing Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after January 9, 2017, may receive a refund of such tax. The bill amends the federal criminal code to preempt state or local laws that tax or regulate firearm silencers.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes.

To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes. 1. Maintenance or replacement of facilities and structures at Smith Gulch The authorization of the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace facilities or structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch under section 3(a)(24)(D) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1274(a)(24)(D) (1) may include improvements or replacements that the Secretary of Agriculture determines— (A) are consistent with section 9(b) of the Central Idaho Wilderness Act of 1980 ( 16 U.S.C. 1281 Public Law 96–312 (B) would reduce the impact of the commercial recreation facilities or services on wilderness or wild and scenic river resources and values; and (2) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to consider including, as appropriate— (A) hydroelectric generators and associated electrical transmission facilities; (B) water pumps for fire suppression; (C) transitions from propane to electrical lighting; (D) solar energy systems; (E) 6-volt or 12-volt battery banks for power storage; and (F) other improvements or replacements which are consistent with this section that the Secretary of Agriculture determines appropriate. May 16, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: This bill states that the authorization of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, with respect to the Salmon River in Idaho, to maintain or replace facilities or structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch may include improvements or replacements that: are consistent with the management of a specified river segment of the main Salmon River pursuant to the Central Idaho Wilderness Act of 1980, and would reduce the impact of commercial recreation facilities or services on wilderness or wild and scenic river resources and values. USDA may also consider other specified facilities and equipment.
SEAT Act of 2017

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations establishing minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Seat Egress in Air Travel Act of 2017 SEAT Act of 2017 2. Regulations relating to space for passengers on aircraft (a) Air carrier defined In this section, the term air carrier (b) Regulations relating to space for passengers on aircraft Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall prescribe regulations— (1) establishing minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft, including the size, width, and pitch of seats, the amount of leg room, and the width of aisles on such aircraft for the safety and health of passengers; and (2) requiring each air carrier to prominently display on the website of the air carrier the amount of space available for each passenger on passenger aircraft operated by the air carrier, including the size, width, and pitch of seats, the amount of leg room, and the width of aisles on such aircraft. (c) Consultations In prescribing the regulations required under subsection (b), the Administrator shall consult with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, passenger advocacy organizations, physicians, and ergonomic engineers.

Summary: Seat Egress in Air Travel Act of 2017 or the SEAT Act of 2017 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations: establishing minimum standards for space on passenger aircraft, including the size, width, and pitch of seats, the amount of leg room, and the width of aisles on such aircraft for the safety and health of passengers; and requiring each air carrier to prominently display on its website the amount of space available for each passenger on aircraft it operates.
A bill 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. Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) Fred D. Thompson was first elected to the United States Senate in 1994 and served as a Senator from the State of Tennessee until 2003; (2) Fred D. Thompson graduated from Memphis State University in 1964 and Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1967, and served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the State of Tennessee; (3) Fred D. Thompson was appointed by Senator Howard Baker, Jr., to serve as minority counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee in 1973; (4) following his service as a United States Senator, Fred D. Thompson continued to pursue his acting career, which began in 1985 with the movie Marie (5) Fred D. Thompson was known for his integrity, humility, and dedication to public service; and (6) the naming of the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, after Senator Fred D. Thompson would honor his name and the legacy he left to all citizens of the State of Tennessee. (b) 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 (c) 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 subsection (b) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse

Summary: 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."
A bill for the relief of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez.

For the relief of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez. 1. Permanent resident status for Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez (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 Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), 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 8 U.S.C. 1255 (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 Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 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 alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1101

Summary: Provides for the relief of Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez.
A bill to nullify the effect of the March 6, 2017, Executive order that temporarily restricts most nationals from six countries from entering the United States.

To nullify the effect of the March 6, 2017, Executive order that temporarily restricts most nationals from six countries from entering the United States. 1. Rescission The provisions of Executive Order 13780 (82 Fed. Reg. 13209; March 6, 2017), entitled Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States

Summary: This bill rescinds the provisions of Executive Order 13780, entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States." Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of nationals from six countries (Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States.
Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2017

To amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2017 2. Program for provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans Section 204(c) of the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 ( Public Law 107–135 38 U.S.C. 1710 (1) by inserting (1) The program (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) The program shall be carried out at not fewer than 75 medical centers by not later than December 31, 2018, and at all medical centers by not later than December 31, 2020. . 3. Expanded chiropractor services available to veterans (a) Medical services Paragraph (6) of section 1701 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (H) Chiropractic services. . (b) Rehabilitative services Paragraph (8) of such section is amended by inserting chiropractic, counseling, (c) Preventive health services Paragraph (9) of such section is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (K) as subparagraphs (G) through (L), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraph (F): (F) periodic and preventive chiropractic examinations and services; .

Summary: Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2017 This bill amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require a program under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides chiropractic care and services to veterans through Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and clinics to be carried out at: (1) no fewer than 75 medical centers by December 31, 2018, and (2) all medical centers by December 31, 2020. Chiropractic examinations and services are included within required VA medical, rehabilitative, and preventive health care services.
A bill to remove the sunset provision of section 203 of Public Law 105-384 and for other purposes.

To remove the sunset provision of section 203 of Public Law 105–384 1. Dungeness crab fishery management Section 203 of the Act entitled An Act to approve a governing international agreement between the United States and the Republic of Poland, and for other purposes Public Law 105–384 16 U.S.C. 1856 (1) by striking subsection (i); and (2) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (i). June 5, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: 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.
PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2017

To promote transparency by permitting the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to allow its disciplinary proceedings to be open to the public, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2017 2. Open meetings authorized Section 105(c)(2) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( 15 U.S.C. 7215(c)(2) (2) Public hearings Hearings under this section shall be open to the public, unless the Board, on its own motion or after considering the motion of a party, orders otherwise. . 3. Publication of determinations Section 105(d)(1)(C) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( 15 U.S.C. 7215(d)(1)(C) (once any stay on the imposition of such sanction has been lifted)

Summary: PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2017 This bill amends the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to make Public Company Accounting Oversight Board disciplinary proceedings open to the public unless the board, on its own motion or after considering the motion of a party, orders otherwise.