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To amend the Small Business Act to provide the Administrator of the Small Business Administration authority to increase amount for general business loans, and for other purposes.

To amend the Small Business Act to provide the Administrator of the Small Business Administration authority to increase amount for general business loans, and for other purposes. 1. Authority for Administrator to increase amount for general business loans Section 20 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 631 (1) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (f); and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Authority To increase amount of general business loans (1) In general For fiscal year 2018 and each fiscal year thereafter, if the Administrator determines that the amount of commitments by the Administrator for general business loans authorized under section 7(a) for a fiscal year exceeds the limit on the total amount of commitments the Administrator may make for such loans under this Act, appropriation Acts, or any other provision of law, the Administrator may make commitments for such loans for such fiscal year in total amount equal to not more than 120 percent of such limit. (2) Approval required before exercising authority (A) In general Not later than 30 days before the date on which the Administrator intends to exercise the authority under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall submit notice of the intent of the Administrator to exercise the authority to— (i) the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Small Business and the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (B) Approval The Administrator may not exercise the authority under paragraph (1) unless the exercise of authority has been approved by the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. .

Summary: This bill amends the Small Business Act to provide that if the amount of Small Business Administration (SBA) commitments for authorized general business loans for a fiscal year exceeds the limit on the total amount of commitments the SBA may make for such loans under such Act, the SBA may make such commitments for such loans for such fiscal year in a total amount equal to up to 120% of that limit. The SBA may not exercise this authority without prior approval of specified congressional committees.
Patriot Inventory Protection Act

To ensure the ballistic missile defense capacity of the Army. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patriot Inventory Protection Act 2. Preservation of the ballistic missile defense capacity of the Army (a) Limitation None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2018 or any fiscal year thereafter for the Army may be obligated or expended to demilitarize any GEM–T interceptor or remove any such interceptor from the operational inventory of the Army until the date on which the Secretary of the Army submits to the congressional defense committees the evaluation conducted under subsection (b). (b) Evaluation The Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Army shall jointly conduct an evaluation of the ability of the Army to meet warfighter requirements and operational needs if GEM–T interceptors are removed from the operational inventory of the Army. In conducting such evaluation, the Secretary and the Chief of Staff shall evaluate whether the Army can maintain an inventory of interceptors necessary to retain the capability provided by GEM–T interceptors and to meet such operational needs by either— (1) recertifying GEM–T interceptors (either with or without modification); or (2) developing, testing, and fielding a new low-cost interceptor that can be placed on the operational inventory of the Army prior to the retirement of GEM–T interceptors. (c) Exception The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply to activities that the Secretary determines are critical to the safety of GEM–T interceptors. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term congressional defense committees (2) The term GEM–T interceptor

Summary: Patriot Inventory Protection Act This bill requires the Army to evaluate its ability to meet war fighter requirements and operational needs, if GEM-T interceptors are removed from its operational inventory, by either: (1) recertifying GEM-T interceptors; or (2) developing, testing, and fielding a new low-cost interceptor that can be placed on the Army's operational inventory prior to the retirement of GEM-T interceptors. GEM-T interceptors are surface-to-air Patriot Guided Enhanced Missiles. The bill prohibits funds made available for the Army for FY2018 or thereafter from being obligated or expended to demilitarize any GEM-T interceptor or to remove any such interceptor from its operational inventory until the Army submits such evaluation to the congressional defense committees. Such limitation shall not apply to activities that the Army determines are critical to the safety of GEM-T interceptors.
Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017

To allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics manufacturing before requiring compliance with such rule. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017 2. Extending compliance dates (pending judicial review) of rules addressing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products manufacturing or clay ceramics manufacturing (a) Extension of compliance dates (1) Extension Each compliance date of any final rule described in subsection (b) is deemed to be extended by the time period equal to the time period described in subsection (c). (2) Definition In this subsection, the term compliance date (b) Final rules described A final rule described in this subsection is any final rule to address national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for brick and structural clay products manufacturing or clay ceramics manufacturing under section 112 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412 (1) the final rule entitled NESHAP for Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing; and NESHAP for Clay Ceramics Manufacturing (2) the final rule entitled NESHAP for Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing; and NESHAP for Clay Ceramics Manufacturing: Correction (3) any final rule that succeeds or amends the rule described in paragraph (1) or (2). (c) Period described The time period described in this subsection is the period of days that— (1) begins on the date that is 60 days after the day on which notice of promulgation of a final rule described in subsection (b) appears in the Federal Register; and (2) ends on the date on which judgment becomes final, and no longer subject to further appeal or review, in all actions (including actions that are filed pursuant to section 307 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7607 (A) that are filed during the 60 days described in paragraph (1); and (B) that seek review of any aspect of such rule. January 10, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from requiring compliance with Clean Air Act rules concerning national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants with respect to brick and structural clay products manufacturing or clay ceramics manufacturing until judicial reviews of the rules are complete. (Sec. 3) This bill delays by three years the date by which manufacturers, owners, and operators of new residential wood heaters, including residential hydronic heaters (wood-fired boilers) and forced-air furnaces, must comply with emission standards promulgated under the Clean Air Act.
Child Tax Credit Protection Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify eligibility for the child tax credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Tax Credit Protection Act of 2017 2. Eligibility for child tax credit (a) In general Section 24(e)(1) under this section to a taxpayer (1) such taxpayer includes the taxpayer’s valid identification number (and, in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number of the taxpayer’s spouse) on the return of tax for the taxable year, and (2) with respect to any qualifying child, the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such qualifying child on such return of tax. . (b) Valid identification number Section 24(e) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Valid identification number For purposes of this subsection, the term valid identification number . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Child Tax Credit Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the identification requirements for the child tax credit to require taxpayers to provide a valid identification number (i.e., a Social Security account number issued by the Social Security Administration) on their tax returns in addition to the name and taxpayer identification number of each qualifying child. A "valid identification number" does not include a taxpayer identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
Direct Broadcast Satellite Expansion Act of 2017

To amend title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to include a territory or possession of the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Direct Broadcast Satellite Expansion Act of 2017 2. Geographic limitations on secondary transmissions (a) Geographic limitations on secondary transmissions Section 122(h) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting , including each territory or possession of the United States locations in the United States (b) State defined Section 122(j) of title 17, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (7) and (8); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph: (6) State The term State . (c) Carriage of signals of local stations in certain markets Section 338(a)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 338(a)(4) (including a territory or possession of the United States) within a State

Summary: Direct Broadcast Satellite Expansion Act of 2017 This bill amends federal copyright law and the Communications Act of 1934 to extend statutory licenses for secondary transmissions, and require satellite carriers to carry the analog and digital signals of licensed local television broadcast stations, in U.S. territories and possessions under the same requirements that apply in states.
To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes.

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes. 1. Excluding customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for Medicare payments for drugs and biologicals (a) In general Section 1847A(c)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–3a(c)(3)) is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by inserting (other than customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers) prompt pay discounts (2) in the second sentence, by inserting (other than customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers) other price concessions (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to the calculation of the average sales price for calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill modifies the methodology used to calculate a manufacturer's average sales price for certain drugs covered under Medicare. Specifically, the bill excludes, from a manufacturer's average sales price calculation, customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers.
To prohibit the use of members of the United States Armed Forces to carry out offensive combat operations in Syria.

To prohibit the use of members of the United States Armed Forces to carry out offensive combat operations in Syria. 1. Prohibition on use of members of the United States Armed Forces to carry out offensive combat operations in Syria The President may not use members of the Armed Forces of the United States to carry out offensive combat operations in Syria unless Congress has enacted a specific authorization for such use of members of the Armed Forces.

Summary: This bill prohibits the President from using members of the Armed Forces to carry out offensive combat operations in Syria unless Congress has enacted a specific authorization for such use.
Protecting Youth from Solitary Confinement Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to ensure that juveniles adjudicated in Federal delinquency proceedings are not subject to solitary confinement while committed to juvenile facilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Youth from Solitary Confinement Act 2. Juveniles adjudicated in Federal delinquency proceedings not subject to solitary confinement while committed to juvenile facilities Section 5039 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by adding No juvenile in Federal custody held in juvenile facilities may be subject to solitary confinement. (2) by inserting after the second undesignated paragraph the following: Not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Director of the Board of Prisons shall submit to the President and Congress a report with respect to the preceding fiscal year. The report shall contain a detailed summary and analysis of the most recent data regarding the rate at which juveniles are subject to solitary confinement and the trends demonstrated by the data described in the next sentence. The data referred to in the preceding sentence are, for each juvenile who was subject to solitary confinement during the period to which the report pertains, the types of offenses for which the juvenile is incarcerated, the race, gender, and age of the juvenile, how many hours the juvenile was subject to solitary confinement; and the purpose for the solitary confinement. .

Summary: Protecting Youth from Solitary Confinement Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit solitary confinement for juveniles in federal custody at juvenile facilities. The Bureau of Prisons must report on the rate of juvenile solitary confinement and the trends demonstrated by analyzing data for each juvenile who was subject to solitary confinement.
Empowering Homeowners to Mitigate Flood Damage Act of 2017

To increase the maximum amount of increased cost of compliance coverage available under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Homeowners to Mitigate Flood Damage Act of 2017 2. Increased cost of compliance coverage Section 1304(b) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4011(b) (1) in paragraph (4), by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (D) as clauses (i) through (iv), respectively; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively; (3) by inserting before The national flood insurance program (1) In general (4) by striking The Administrator (2) Premium The Administrator ; and (5) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (3) Amount of coverage Each policy for flood insurance coverage made available under this title shall provide coverage under this subsection having an aggregate liability for any single property of $60,000. (4) Treatment of coverage limits Any amount of coverage for a property provided pursuant to this subsection shall not be considered or counted for purposes of any limitation on coverage applicable to such property under section 1306(b) ( 42 U.S.C. 4013(b) .

Summary: Empowering Homeowners to Mitigate Flood Damage Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to increase the amount of coverage available under the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP's) Increased Cost of Compliance program. The program insures the cost of mitigating future flood damage to an NFIP-insured structure that has been substantially or repetitively damaged by floods.
Federal Refrigerant Management and Stewardship Act of 2017

To require the Administration of General Services to issue guidance relating to the procurement of reclaimed refrigerants. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Refrigerant Management and Stewardship Act of 2017 2. Promoting use of reclaimed refrigerants in Federal facilities (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall issue guidance relating to the procurement of reclaimed refrigerants to service existing equipment in Federal facilities. (b) Preference The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall give preference to the use of reclaimed refrigerants if— (1) the refrigerant has been reclaimed by an individual or entity that is certified under the laboratory certification program of the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute; and (2) the price of the reclaimed refrigerant does not exceed the price of a newly manufactured refrigerant.

Summary: Federal Refrigerant Management and Stewardship Act of 2017 This bill directs the General Services Administration to issue guidance relating to the procurement of reclaimed refrigerants to service existing equipment in federal facilities. Such guidance shall give preference to the use of reclaimed refrigerants if: (1) the refrigerant has been reclaimed by an individual or entity that is certified under the laboratory certification program of the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute; and (2) the price of the reclaimed refrigerant does not exceed the price of a newly manufactured refrigerant.
Do Your Job Act

To prohibit congressional recesses until Congress adopts a concurrent resolution on the budget that results in a balanced Federal budget by the last fiscal year covered by such resolution, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Do Your Job Act 2. House and Senate approval of regular appropriation bills Section 312 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections: (g) House and Senate approval of regular appropriation bills (1) Point of order in the House of Representatives against adjourning in August until House passage of all appropriation bills It shall not be in order in the House of Representatives to consider any resolution providing for an adjournment period of more than three calendar days during the month of August until the House of Representatives has approved annual appropriation bills providing new budget authority under the jurisdiction of all the subcommittees of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives for the fiscal year beginning on October 1 of such year. (2) Points of order in the House of Representatives and Senate against adjourning until House and Senate passage of all appropriation bills Beginning on October 1 of a session of Congress and during the duration of that session, it shall not be in order in the House of Representatives or the Senate to consider any resolution providing for an adjournment period of more than three calendar days for the duration of that session until the annual appropriation bills providing new budget authority under the jurisdiction of all the subcommittees of the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the fiscal year beginning on October 1 of such year have been presented to the President under section 7 of article I of the Constitution. (h) No congressional recesses Neither the Senate nor the House of Representatives may recess or stand adjourned for a period of longer than 24 hours during any calendar year unless and until Congress has agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for the fiscal year beginning on October 1 of that calendar year which concurrent resolution projects a balanced budget for the Government by the last fiscal year covered by that concurrent resolution. .

Summary: Do Your Job Act This bill amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to create points of order against resolutions providing for: (1) the adjournment of the House for more than three days during August until the House has approved all of the annual appropriation bills, or (2) the adjournment of either the House or the Senate for more than three days between October 1 and the end of the session of Congress until all of the annual appropriation bills have been presented to the President. The bill also prohibits a congressional recess or adjournment longer than 24 hours during a calendar year until Congress agrees to a budget resolution that projects a balanced budget by the last fiscal year covered by the resolution.
Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equal access of Medicare beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 2. Allowing any State licensed pharmacy serving an underserved area to become a network pharmacy under Medicare prescription drug coverage (a) In general Section 1860D–4(b)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104(b)(1)(B) (1) by striking Discounts allowed for network pharmacies. Discounts allowed for network pharmacies. (i) In general For ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) Inclusion of pharmacies located in underserved areas in networks In the case of a prescription drug plan that has, in its network of pharmacies, one or more pharmacies located in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act), in a medically underserved area (according to a designation under section 330(b)(3)(A) of the Public Health Service Act), or among a medically underserved population (as defined in such section 330(b)(3)(A) of such Act), and that provides a reduction in coinsurance or copayments described in clause (i) for covered part D drugs dispensed through such pharmacies, such plan shall extend to any pharmacy located in such area or among such population the option to be an in-network pharmacy with respect to such plan under terms and conditions (including the reductions described in clause (i)) comparable to those the plan has agreed upon with other in-network pharmacies located in such area or among such population. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2018.

Summary: Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 This bill modifies requirements regarding access to preferred pharmacies (i.e., pharmacies that provide reduced enrollee cost sharing for prescription drugs) under a Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP). Specifically, if a Medicare PDP has, in its pharmacy network, one or more preferred pharmacies located in a health shortage or medically underserved area, then the PDP sponsor must allow any pharmacy in the health shortage or medically underserved area to join the preferred pharmacy network under comparable terms and conditions.