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Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2017

To replace certain Coastal Barrier Resources System maps. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2017 2. Replacement of certain Coastal Barrier Resources System maps (a) St. Andrew Complex P31 (1 of 3) The map entitled St. Andrew Complex P31 (1 of 3) Coastal Barrier Resources System 16 U.S.C. 3503(a) St. Andrew Complex P31 (1 of 3) (b) St. Andrew Complex P31 (2 of 3) The map entitled St. Andrew Complex P31 (2 of 3) Coastal Barrier Resources System 16 U.S.C. 3503(a) St. Andrew Complex P31 (2 of 3) (c) St. Andrew Complex P31/P31P (3 of 3) The map entitled St. Andrew Complex P31/P31P (3 of 3) Coastal Barrier Resources System 16 U.S.C. 3503(a) St. Andrew Complex P31/P31P (3 of 3)

Summary: Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2017 This bill modifies certain boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Units located in Bay County, Florida.
Making Public Lands Public Act

To amend section 200303 of title 54, United States Code, to ensure that amounts are made available for projects to provide recreational public access, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Making Public Lands Public Act 2. Availability of land and water conservation fund for certain public access projects (a) In general Section 200303 of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 200303. Availability of funds for certain priority projects (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall ensure that, of the amounts appropriated for the fund for each fiscal year, not less than the greater of 3 percent of the amounts or $20,000,000 shall be made available for projects identified on the priority list developed under subsection (b). (b) Priority list The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the head of each affected Federal agency, shall annually develop a priority list for projects related to Federal land under the jurisdiction of the applicable Secretary. (c) Criteria Projects identified on the priority list developed under subsection (b) shall— (1) maintain or increase public access to existing Federal public land for hunting, fishing, or recreational shooting through acquisition of rights-of-way or acquisition of land (or any interest in land) through equal value land exchanges from willing owners; or (2) enhance, maintain, or restore access on existing roads, trails, or rights-of-way. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Land and water conservation fund act Chapter 2003 (A) in the first sentence of section 200308, by striking by section 200303 of this title (B) in the third sentence of section 200309, by striking by section 200303 of this title (2) Federal land transaction facilitation act Section 206(f)(2) of the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act ( 43 U.S.C. 2305(f)(2) section 3 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act ( 16 U.S.C. 460l–6 chapter 2003 of title 54, United States Code

Summary: Making Public Lands Public Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure that a specified portion of the Land and Water Conservation Fund is made available each fiscal year for projects to: (1) maintain or increase public access to existing federal public land for hunting, fishing, or recreational shooting through the acquisition of rights-of-way or the acquisition of land through equal value land exchanges from willing owners; or (2) enhance, maintain, or restore access on existing roads, trails, or rights-of-way. Interior and USDA must develop a priority list of such projects each year.
Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act

To amend the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to specify which depository institutions are subject to the maintenance of records and disclosure requirements of such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act 2. Depository institutions subject to maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (a) In general Section 304 of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 ( 12 U.S.C. 2803 (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as paragraph (3) and adjusting the margins accordingly; and (2) by inserting before paragraph (3), as so redesignated, the following: (i) Exemptions (1) Closed-end mortgage loans With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to closed-end mortgage loans if the depository institution originated less than 500 closed-end mortgage loans in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. (2) Open-end lines of credit With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to open-end lines of credit if the depository institution originated less than 500 open-end lines of credit in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. . (b) Technical correction Section 304(i)(3) of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, as so redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended by striking section 303(2)(A) section 303(3)(A) January 8, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to exempt a depository institution from certain records and disclosure requirements related to the itemization of loan data: (1) with respect to closed-end mortgage loans, if the depository institution originated fewer than 500 such loans in each of the two preceding years; and (2) with respect to open-end lines of credit, if the depository institution originated fewer than 500 such lines of credit in each of the two preceding years. (Sec. 3) The amount deposited in the Securities and Exchange Commission Reserve Fund for FY2018 may not exceed $48 million.
Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2017

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the installation of pulsating light systems for high mounted stop lamps, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2017 2. Rear-end collision avoidance systems (a) Amendment Subchapter II of chapter 301 of part A of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 30129. Rear-end collision avoidance systems (a) Pulsating light systems allowed A passenger car, multipurpose passenger vehicle, truck, or bus may be equipped with a pulsating light system. (b) Definition As used in this section, pulsating light system (1) when the brake of the vehicle is applied, the lamp pulses rapidly no more than four times and for no more than two seconds and then converts to a continuous light as a normal stop lamp until the time that the brake is released; and (2) the rapid pulsing described in paragraph (1) may not be repeated upon a subsequent application of the brakes for a lock-out period of at least five seconds after the release of the brake described in paragraph (1). . (b) Revision to Code of Federal Regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall update the entry for high mounted stop lamp (c) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for subchapter II of chapter 301 of part A of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 30129. Rear-end collision avoidance systems. .

Summary: Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2017 This bill allows a passenger car, multipurpose passenger vehicle, truck, or bus to be equipped with a pulsating light system for high mounted stop lamps. The term "pulsating light system" means a system for a high mounted stop lamp in which: (1) the lamp pulses rapidly no more than four times and for no more than two seconds when the vehicle brake is applied and then converts to a continuous light until the brake is released, and (2) the rapid pulsing may not be repeated upon a subsequent application of the brakes for a lock-out period of five seconds after the brake's release.
Child Health Outreach and Mentorship Program Act

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to allow for parent mentors to be eligible to receive outreach and enrollment grants under the Children’s Health Insurance Program under such title, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Health Outreach and Mentorship Program Act 2. Outreach and enrollment grants under CHIP (a) Extension and reauthorization (1) Extension Section 2113(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397mm(a) 2017 2023 (2) Reauthorization Section 2113(g) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397mm(a) $140,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2015 and $40,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2016 and 2017 $40,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2016 and 2017 and $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2023 (b) Making parent mentors eligible to receive grants Section 2113(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397mm(f) (1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (H) Parent mentors. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Parent mentor The term parent mentor (A) is a parent or guardian of at least one child who is an eligible child under this title or title XIX; and (B) is trained to assist families with children who have no health insurance coverage with respect to improving the social determinants of the health of such children, including by providing— (i) education about health insurance coverage, including, with respect to obtaining such coverage, eligibility criteria and application and renewal processes; (ii) assistance with completing and submitting applications for health insurance coverage; (iii) a liaison between families and representatives of State plans under title XIX or State child health plans under this title; (iv) guidance on identifying medical and dental homes and community pharmacies for children; and (v) assistance and referrals to successfully address social determinants of children’s health, including poverty, food insufficiency, and housing. .

Summary: Child Health Outreach and Mentorship Program Act This bill extends funding through FY2023 for specified outreach and enrollment grants under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Additionally, the bill expands the list of qualified grant recipients to include parent mentors.
Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2017

To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to prohibiting the use of electronic cigarettes on passenger flights, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2017 2. Prohibitions against smoking on passenger flights Section 41706 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Electronic cigarettes (1) Inclusion The use of an electronic cigarette shall be treated as smoking for purposes of this section. (2) Electronic cigarette defined In this section, the term electronic cigarette .

Summary: Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2017 This bill requires the use of an electronic cigarette to be treated as smoking for purposes of provisions prohibiting smoking on passenger flights.
To amend the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to stop a scheduled increase in the minimum wage applicable to American Samoa and to provide that any future increases in such minimum wage shall be determined by the Secretary of Labor.

To amend the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to stop a scheduled increase in the minimum wage applicable to American Samoa and to provide that any future increases in such minimum wage shall be determined by the Secretary of Labor. 1. Minimum wage applicable to American Samoa Section 8103(b)(2) of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 ( 29 U.S.C. 206(b)(2) (B) increased thereafter by such amount and at such time as determined by the Secretary of Labor through special industry committees as in place prior to July 24, 2007. .

Summary: This bill amends the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to: (1) repeal the increases in the minimum wage applicable to American Samoa that are scheduled to begin every third year after September 30, 2015, and until such minimum wage is equal to the minimum wage paid to employees who are engaged in commerce as prescribed under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; and (2) require that the minimum wage there be increased instead by such amount and at such time as determined by the Department of Labor through special industry committees as in place before July 24, 2007.
American Arts Revival Act of 2017

To amend section 428K(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include certain cultural workers, museum professionals, artistic professionals, arts and humanities professors, and music and arts educators among the individuals eligible for loan forgiveness for service in areas of national need. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Arts Revival Act of 2017 2. Loan forgiveness for service in areas of national need Section 428K(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–11(b) (19) Cultural workers The individual— (A) is employed in the literary, film, graphic design, performing, visual, or musical arts providing services (including art therapy) to seniors, children, or adolescents; (B) has held such type of employment with the same institution for two or more non-consecutive years; and (C) has obtained a degree from an institution of higher education. (20) Museum professionals The individual— (A) is employed by a museum (as defined in section 273 of the Museum and Library Services Act ( 20 U.S.C. 9172 (B) has held such employment for two or more non-consecutive years; and (C) has obtained a degree from an institution of higher education. (21) Artistic professionals The individual— (A) is employed by a professional theater or a performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, media arts, or design institution; (B) has held such employment for two or more non-consecutive years; and (C) has obtained a degree from an institution of higher education. (22) Arts and humanities professors The individual— (A) is employed by an institution of higher education as an arts and humanities professor; (B) has been employed by such institution for 2 years or more; and (C) has obtained a degree from an institution of higher education. (23) Music and arts educators The individual— (A) is employed by a local educational agency (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 (B) has been employed by a local educational agency for 5 years or more; and (C) has obtained a degree from an institution of higher education. .

Summary: American Arts Revival Act of 2017 This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make certain cultural workers, museum professionals, artistic professionals, arts and humanities professors, and music and arts educators eligible for student loan forgiveness.
For the relief of Martin Martinez.

For the relief of Martin Martinez. 1. Permanent resident status for Martin Martinez (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Martin Martinez shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of Status If Martin Martinez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (d), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Waiver of Grounds for Removal or Denial of Admission (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Martin Martinez may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Rescission of outstanding order of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Martin Martinez by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1). (d) 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. (e) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Martin Martinez, 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 or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (f) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Martin Martinez shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Summary: Provides for the relief of Martin Martinez.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2017

To require additional entities to be subject to the requirements of section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2017 2. Applicability of FOIA Notwithstanding section 551 of title 5, United States Code, during any period that the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation is under conservatorship or receivership pursuant to section 1367 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 ( 12 U.S.C. 4617

Summary: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2017 This bill requires either the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) to be considered an agency subject to the public information disclosure requirements of the Freedom of Information Act during any period in which such entity is under conservatorship or receivership.
Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2017

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to include firearms in the types of property allowable under the alternative provision for exempting property from the estate. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2017 2. Exemptions Section 522 of title 11, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (d) by adding at the end the following: (13) The debtor's aggregate interest, not to exceed $3,000 in value, in a single firearm or firearms. ; and (2) in subsection (f)(4)(A)— (A) in clause (xiv) by striking and (B) in clause (xv) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (xvi) The debtor's aggregate interest, not to exceed $3,000 in value, in a single firearm or firearms. . 3. Effective date; application of amendments (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal bankruptcy code to allow an individual debtor to exempt from their bankruptcy estate one or more fierarms, up to a total maximum value of $3,000. The bill also specifies that such firearms are household goods that are not subject to liens in bankruptcy.
Stop the Asian Carp Now Act of 2017

To direct the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to release an interim report related to aquatic nuisance species control, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop the Asian Carp Now Act of 2017 2. Brandon Road Study Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall release for public comment the interim report relating to the Tentatively Selected Plan for the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study that was scheduled for release on February 27, 2017.

Summary: Stop the Asian Carp Now Act of 2017 This bill directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to release for public comment the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study - Brandon Road interim report that was scheduled for release on February 27, 2017. (The interim report is a feasibility study that assesses the viability of establishing a single point to control the upstream transfer of aquatic nuisance species from the Mississippi River Basin into the Great Lakes Basin in the vicinity of the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet, Illinois.)