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Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that new wind turbines located near certain military installations are ineligible for the renewable electricity production credit and the energy credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act 2. New wind turbines located near certain military installations (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 45(d) Such term Such term shall not include— (A) any facility with respect to which any qualified small wind energy property expenditure (as defined in subsection (d)(4) of section 25D) is taken into account in determining the credit under such section, or (B) any facility which is originally placed in service after the date of the enactment of the Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act (i) an airfield or airbase under the jurisdiction of a military department which is in active use, or (ii) an air traffic control radar site, weather radar site, or aircraft navigation aid which is— (I) owned or operated by the Department of Defense, and (II) a permanent land-based structure at a fixed location. . (b) Qualified small wind energy property Paragraph (4) of section 48(c) (1) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D), and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: (C) Exception The term qualifying small wind energy property Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make new wind facilities located near certain military installations ineligible for the tax credits for: (1) electricity produced from renewable resources, and (2) investments in qualified small wind energy property. The bill applies to facilities that are originally placed in service after the enactment of this bill and are located within a 30-mile radius of: (1) an airfield or airbase that is under the jurisdiction of a military department and in active use; or (2) an air traffic control radar site, weather radar site, or aircraft navigation aid that is owned or operated by the Department of Defense and is a permanent land-based structure at a fixed location.
National Scenic Trails Parity Act

To clarify the status of the North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails as units of the National Park System, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Scenic Trails Parity Act 2. North Country National Scenic Trail Section 5(a)(8) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(8) as a unit of the National Park System 3. Ice Age National Scenic Trail Section 5(a)(10) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(10) The trail shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a unit of the National Park System. 4. New England National Scenic Trail Section 5(a)(28) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(28) as a unit of the National Park System, administer the trail

Summary: National Scenic Trails Parity Act This bill amends the National Trails System Act to require the North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails to be administered as units of the National Park System.
Driver Fatigue Prevention Act

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that over-the-road bus drivers are covered under the maximum hours requirements. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Driver Fatigue Prevention Act 2. Amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 Section 13(b)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 213(b)(1) , except a driver of an over-the-road bus

Summary: Driver Fatigue Prevention Act This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to make over-the-road bus drivers subject to limitations on the maximum number of hours that an employee may work under such Act.
Social Security Beneficiary 2nd Amendment Rights Protection Act

To amend the Social Security Act relating to the use of determinations made by the Commissioner. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Beneficiary 2nd Amendment Rights Protection Act 2. Use of determinations made by the Commissioner (a) Title II Section 205(j) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 405(j) (11) No determination by the Commissioner of Social Security with respect to an individual, including a determination that benefits under this title to which such individual is entitled shall be paid to a representative payee, shall be considered to be a determination that the individual has been adjudicated as a mental defective for purposes of subsections (d)(4) and (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code. . (b) Title XVI Section 1631(a)(2) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1383(a)(2) (J) No determination by the Commissioner of Social Security with respect to an individual, including a determination that benefits under this title to which such individual is entitled shall be paid to a representative payee, shall be considered to be a determination that the individual has been adjudicated as a mental defective for purposes of subsections (d)(4) and (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code. .

Summary: Social Security Beneficiary 2nd Amendment Rights Protection Act This bill amends titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to specify that an OASDI or SSI benefit determination may not be considered, for purposes of restricting the possession or transfer of firearms, to be a determination that an individual has been adjudicated as a mental defective.
RPM Act of 2017

To reaffirm that the Environmental Protection Agency may not regulate vehicles used solely for competition, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2017 RPM Act of 2017 2. Exclusion from anti-tampering provisions Section 203(a) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7522(a) No action with respect to any device or element of design described in paragraph (3) shall be treated as a prohibited act under that paragraph if the action is for the purpose of modifying a motor vehicle into a vehicle to be used solely for competition. 3. Definition of motor vehicle Section 216(2) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7550(2) (1) by striking (2) The term (2) Motor vehicle (A) In general The term ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Exclusion The term motor vehicle . 4. Regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall finalize any regulation necessary to implement the amendments made by this Act.

Summary: Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2017 or the RPM Act of 2017 This bill amends the Clean Air Act to allow the modification of a vehicle's air emission controls if the vehicle is used solely for competition.
SQUEAL Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the deduction for living expenses incurred by members of Congress. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Questionable, Unnecessary, and Excessive Allowances for Legislators Act SQUEAL Act 2. Elimination of deduction for living expenses incurred by members of Congress (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 162 in excess of $3,000 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Stop Questionable, Unnecessary, and Excessive Allowances for Legislators Act or the SQUEAL Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the deduction for living expenses incurred by Members of Congress. (Under current law, the deduction is limited to $3,000 per year.)
Competitive Need Limitations Modernization Act of 2017

To make necessary changes to the competitive need limitations provision of the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Competitive Need Limitations Modernization Act of 2017 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Generalized System of Preferences, established under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2461 (2) Congress imposed limits on the amount of trade that could qualify for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences, referred to as the competitive need limitation (3) The competitive need limitation and waiver processes must be carried out in a manner that accurately accounts for current domestic production and must be based on evidence from trade data. (4) The present competitive need limitation review process is flawed because the timing of the reviews prevent the use of full-year trade data, which can be solved by shifting the deadline of the review process. (5) The exclusion of products from the competitive need limitation is determined based on the levels of domestic production that existed in 1995. This does not reflect the realities of the current economy and should be updated. 3. Modification to procedures for competitive need limitation and waivers Section 503 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2463 (1) Modifications to competitive need limitation consideration In subsection (c)(2)— (A) in the matter following subparagraph (A)(i)(II), by striking July 1 October 15 (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking on January 1, 1995 in any of the preceding three calendar years (2) Modifications to waiver consideration In subsection (d), by striking July 1 October 15

Summary: Competitive Need Limitations Modernization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Trade Act of 1974 to revise the competitive need limitation review process by: (1) modifying the deadline for the review process, and (2) establishing the relevant domestic production time frame for such review as within the preceding three years (currently on January 1, 1995). (The competitive need limitation terminates duty-free treatment with respect to articles from a beneficiary developing country if certain import limits are exceeded.)
Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2017

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2017 2. Presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (a) In general Chapter 11 section 1116 1116A. Presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (a) Presumption of service-Connection (1) For the purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to section 1113 of this title, a disease specified in subsection (b) that becomes manifest as specified in that subsection in a veteran described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred or aggravated in the line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such disease during the period of such service. (2) A veteran described in this paragraph is a veteran who, during active military, naval, or air service, served in or near the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ), during the period beginning on September 1, 1967, and ending on August 31, 1971. (b) Diseases A disease specified in this subsection is— (1) a disease specified in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of section 1116 of this title that becomes manifest as specified in that paragraph; or (2) any additional disease that— (A) the Secretary determines in regulations warrants a presumption of service-connection by reason of having positive association with exposure to an herbicide agent; and (B) becomes manifest within any period prescribed in such regulations. (c) Herbicide agent For purposes of this section, the term herbicide agent . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1116 the following new item: 1116A. Presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea. .

Summary: Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2017 This bill provides a presumption of herbicide exposure as the service-connected cause of certain diseases notwithstanding that there is no evidentiary record of any such disease during a veteran's service period. The bill defines a "veteran" for purposes of this bill as an individual who, during active military, naval, or air service, served in or near the Korean demilitarized zone during the period beginning on September 1, 1967, and ending on August 31, 1971. The bill specifies such a disease as: (1) a listed disease that becomes manifest, or (2) any additional disease that the Department of Veterans Affairs determines warrants a presumption of service-connection by reason of a positive association with herbicide exposure and that manifests itself within a prescribed period.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 621 Kansas Avenue in Atchison, Kansas, as the "Amelia Earhart Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 621 Kansas Avenue in Atchison, Kansas, as the Amelia Earhart Post Office Building 1. Amelia Earhart Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 621 Kansas Avenue in Atchison, Kansas, shall be known and designated as the Amelia Earhart Post Office Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Amelia Earhart Post Office Building February 15, 2018 Reported without amendment

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 621 Kansas Avenue in Atchison, Kansas, as the "Amelia Earhart Post Office Building."
Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act 2. Definitions of intimate partner misdemeanor crime of domestic violence Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (32)— (A) by striking and an individual an individual (B) by inserting , or a dating partner (as defined in section 2266) or former dating partner (2) in paragraph (33)(A)(ii)— (A) by striking or by by (B) by inserting , or by a dating partner (as defined in section 2266) or former dating partner of the victim 3. Unlawful sale of firearm to a person subject to court order Section 922(d)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (8) is subject to a court order described in subsection (g)(8); or . 4. List of persons subject to a restraining or similar order prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm expanded Section 922(g)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking that (2) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following: (A) (i) that was issued after a hearing of which such person received actual notice, and at which such person had an opportunity to participate; or (ii) in the case of an ex parte order, relating to which notice and opportunity to be heard are provided— (I) within the time required by State, tribal, or territorial law; and (II) in any event within a reasonable time after the order is issued, sufficient to protect the due process rights of the person; (B) that restrains such person from— (i) harassing, stalking, threatening, or engaging in other conduct that would put an individual in reasonable fear of bodily injury to such individual, including an order that was issued at the request of an employer on behalf of its employee or at the request of an institution of higher education on behalf of its student; or (ii) intimidating or dissuading a witness from testifying in court; and ; and (3) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by striking intimate partner or child individual described in subparagraph (B) (B) in clause (i), by inserting that includes (C) in clause (ii), by inserting that by its

Summary: Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the prohibition on firearm sale or transfer to or purchase or possession by an individual who is subject to a court order that restrains the individual from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of an intimate partner. Specifically, the bill revises the elements of a qualifying court order. It also broadens the definition of "intimate partner" to include a dating partner or former dating partner.
Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2017

To restrict the use of funds for kinetic military operations in North Korea. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2017 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) North Korea’s nuclear weapons program presents a grave threat to the United States and our allies in Asia, including South Korea and Japan. (2) North Korea’s ongoing missile tests and nuclear weapons development have led to escalating tensions with South Korea, Japan, China, and the United States. (3) Secretary of Defense James Mattis warned that if North Korea retaliated against a limited first strike using its conventional artillery arsenal, it would probably be the worst kind of fighting in most people’s lifetimes (4) 230,000 United States nationals in South Korea, including 28,500 members of the Armed Forces, would be at risk in the case of war with North Korea. (5) The Pentagon estimates that 20,000 people in Seoul would die every day in the event of a conventional war on the Korean Peninsula. (6) Secretary of State Rex Tillerson traveled to Beijing in September 2017 to discuss calming tensions and obtaining a diplomatic solution on North Korea. (7) President Trump tweeted during Secretary Tillerson’s visit that the Secretary of State was wasting his time wouldn’t be around much longer (8) Loose talk of war and belligerent rhetoric increases the risk of miscalculation by either side and severely unnerves United States allies. (9) Article I, section 8, of the Constitution grants Congress the sole power to declare war. (10) Section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541(c) 3. Restriction on use of funds for kinetic military operations in North Korea (a) In general No funds may be used for kinetic military operations in North Korea absent an imminent threat to the United States without express congressional authorization. (b) Exceptions The prohibition shall not apply with respect to the introduction of the Armed Forces into hostilities to repel a sudden attack on the United States, its territories or possessions, or its Armed Forces, or its allies; nor does it apply to the deployment of United States Armed Forces to rescue or remove United States citizens or personnel. (c) Rules of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to relieve the Executive Branch of the restrictions on the use of force or the reporting requirements stated in the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541

Summary: Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2017 This bill prohibits funds from being used without express congressional authorization for kinetic military operations in North Korea absent an imminent threat to the United States. The prohibition shall not apply to the introduction of the Armed Forces to: (1) repel an attack on the United States, its territories or possessions, the Armed Forces, or U.S. allies; or (2) rescue or remove U.S. personnel.
A bill to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to increase support for conservation practices under the emergency conservation program, and for other purposes.

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to increase support for conservation practices under the emergency conservation program, and for other purposes. 1. Payments for emergency conservation program (a) In general The Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 is amended by inserting after section 403 ( 16 U.S.C. 2203 403A. Payments for emergency conservation program The maximum cost-share payment under section 701.127 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), shall be equal to the maximum amount under section 701.226(b) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section). . (b) Administration Until the date on which any regulations necessary to carry out section 403A of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (as added by subsection (a)) are fully implemented, the Secretary shall continue to carry out sections 401, 402, and 403 of that Act ( 16 U.S.C. 2201

Summary: This bill amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to increase the maximum cost-share payment permitted under the Department of Agriculture Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). (The ECP provides emergency funding and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters and to implement emergency water conservation measures in periods of severe drought.) The bill requires the maximum cost-share payment permitted under the ECP (currently $200,000 per person or legal entity, per natural disaster) to be equal to the maximum cost-share permitted under the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (currently $500,000 per person or legal entity, per disaster).
A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to provide to producers partial payments under the livestock indemnity program for livestock sold for salvage.

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to provide to producers partial payments under the livestock indemnity program for livestock sold for salvage. 1. Livestock indemnity payments for livestock sold for salvage Section 1501(b) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9081(b) (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting sold livestock for a reduced sale price in excess of the normal mortality, or both, mortality, (2) in paragraph (2), by striking on the day before the date of death of the livestock, as determined by the Secretary. (A) the day before the date of death of the livestock; or (B) the day before the date of sale of the livestock. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) Payment reductions A payment made under paragraph (1) to an eligible producer on a farm that sold livestock for a reduced sale price in excess of the normal mortality shall be reduced by the amount that the producer received for the sale. .

Summary: This bill amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require the Department of Agriculture to make payments under the Livestock Indemnity Program for livestock that is sold for a reduced sale price in excess of the normal mortality. Any payments made pursuant to this bill must be reduced by the amount that the producer received from the sale. (Under current law, the Livestock Indemnity Program provides payments to eligible producers on farms that have incurred livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather, or attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law.)