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PROTECT Immigration Act of 2017

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting the Rights Of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for Immigration Act of 2017 PROTECT Immigration Act of 2017 2. Rescission of State and local immigration enforcement authority Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357(g) (g) Except as provided in paragraphs (10) and (11) of section 103(a), in section 274(c), and in section 439 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1252c .

Summary: Protecting the Rights Of Towns against federal Eforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for Immigration Act of 2017 or the PROTECT Immigration Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the authority to inquire about or verify immigration or citizenship status and to investigate, apprehend, arrest, or detain an individual for a violation of such Act is restricted to immigration officers and authorized employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and subject to limits set forth in other provisions of law. DHS authority to enter into written agreements with a state or state subdivision to perform immigration-related investigations, apprehensions, or detentions of aliens in the United States is eliminated. The bill exempts from the restriction under this bill DOJ authority to enter into other state and local agreements: (1) in the event of an actual or imminent mass influx of aliens representing urgent circumstances; and (2) with respect to immigration-related detentions in non-federal facilities, including personnel and facilities construction. The bill also exempts from such restriction state and local enforcement authority to arrest and detain certain previously-deported illegal aliens who have been convicted of a felony.
For the relief of Amer Numan Othman.

For the relief of Amer Numan Othman. 1. Permanent resident status for Amer Numan Othman (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Amer Numan Othman 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 Amer Numan Othman enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), 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) 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 Amer Numan Othman, 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. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Amer Numan Othman 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 Amer Numan Othman.
Energizing American Maritime Act

To require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under the laws of the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energizing American Maritime Act 2. National policy on strategic energy asset export transportation (a) LNG exports (1) Findings Congress finds the following: (A) Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is an explosive gas that can be hazardous to national import and export terminals and ports when mishandled. (B) LNG is a strategic national asset, the export of which will be used to preserve the United States tanker fleet and skilled mariner workforce that are essential to national security. (C) For the safety and security of the United States, LNG should be exported on vessels documented under the laws of the United States. (2) Requirement Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b (g) Transportation of exports of LNG on vessels documented under laws of the United States As a condition for approval of any authorization to export liquefied natural gas, the Secretary of Energy shall require the applicant to transport the authorized exports on vessels documented under the laws of the United States, as follows: (1) Fifteen percent of the liquefied natural gas authorized to be exported in each of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. (2) Thirty percent of the liquefied natural gas authorized to be exported in 2025 and each year thereafter. . (3) Opportunities for licensed and unlicensed mariners Each Federal official responsible for the issuance of a permit authorizing the export of liquefied natural gas shall require, as a condition and term of the permit, that the permittee shall provide opportunities for United States licensed and unlicensed mariners to receive experience and training necessary for them to become credentialed in working on a liquefied natural gas vessel. (b) Crude oil Section 101 of title I of division O of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 ( 42 U.S.C. 6212a (1) in subsection (b), by striking subsections (c) and (d) subsections (c), (d), and (e) (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: (e) Transportation of exports of crude oil on vessels documented under laws of the United States As a condition to export crude oil, the President shall require an applicant to transport the exports on vessels documented under the laws of the United States, as follows: (1) Fifteen percent of the crude oil to be exported in each of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. (2) Thirty percent of the crude oil to be exported in 2025 and each year thereafter. .

Summary: Energizing American Maritime Act This bill amends the Natural Gas Act to direct the Department of Energy to require a certain percentage of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. law.
Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act

To clarify the National Credit Union Administration authority to improve credit union safety and soundness. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act 2. Improving credit union safety and soundness The Federal Credit Union Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1751 (1) in section 107— (A) in paragraph (16), by striking and (B) in paragraph (17), by striking the period and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (18) to receive payments on uninsured non-share accounts described under section 216(o)(2)(D), subject to such terms, rates, and conditions as may be established by the board of directors, within limitations prescribed by the Board. ; and (2) in section 216— (A) in subsection (b)(1)(B)(ii), by striking must rely rely predominantly (B) in subsection (o)(2)— (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking and (ii) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking the period and inserting ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (D) with respect to any insured credit union other than a low-income credit union, includes uninsured non-share accounts as authorized by the Board, that— (i) do not alter the cooperative nature of the credit union; (ii) are subordinate to all other claims against the credit union, including the claims of creditors, shareholders, and the Fund; (iii) are available to be applied to cover operating losses of the credit union in excess of its retained earnings and, to the extent so applied, will not be replenished; (iv) if they have a stated maturity, have an initial maturity of at least 5 years; (v) if they have a stated maturity, the net worth value of such accounts may be discounted at the discretion of the Board when the remaining maturity is less than 5 years; (vi) are subject to disclosure and consumer protection requirements as determined by the Board; (vii) are offered by a credit union that is determined by the Board to be sufficiently capitalized and well-managed; and (viii) are subject to such rules and regulations as the Board may establish. .

Summary: Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act This bill amends the Federal Credit Union Act to allow a federal credit union, other than a low-income credit union, to receive payments on uninsured non-share accounts that: do not alter the cooperative nature of the credit union; are subordinate to all other claims against the credit union; are available to cover operating losses in excess of retained earnings and, to the extent so applied, will not be replenished; meet applicable requirements with respect to maturity; are subject to disclosure and consumer-protection requirements as determined by the National Credit Union Administration Board; are offered by a credit union that is sufficiently capitalized and well-managed; and are subject to such rules and regulations as the board may establish.
Territory Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2017

To exempt health insurance of residents of United States territories from the annual fee on health insurance providers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Territory Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2017 2. Health insurance of residents of United States territories exempt from annual fee on health insurance providers (a) In general Section 9010(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (26 U.S.C. subtitle D front matter note) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Exception for health insurance of residents of United States territories (A) In general Solely for purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term United States health risk (B) Exception not to increase fee allocation The amount determined under paragraph (1)(B) shall be determined without regard to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. . (b) Reporting Section 9010(g)(1) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (26 U.S.C. subtitle D front matter note) is amended by inserting (and the amount of such net premiums to which subsection (b)(4)(A) applies) (c) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall apply to calendar years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Transitional rule for reporting For purposes of applying the amendment made by subsection (a) with respect to the first calendar year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s designee) shall provide a method for covered entities to report the information described in the amendment made by subsection (b) for the calendar year which precedes such first calendar year.

Summary: Territory Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2017 This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to exclude premiums paid by residents of U.S. territories from a health insurer's net premiums when calculating the annual fee on the health insurer, thereby lowering the fee for health insurers that collect such premiums. These premiums are still included in total health premiums when calculating the annual fee on health insurers, thus the total amount collected annually from health insurers is reduced.
To extend the period of availability of the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp, and for other purposes.

To extend the period of availability of the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp, and for other purposes. 1. Extension of availability of the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Subsection (c) of section 2 of the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–241 39 U.S.C. 416 (1) in paragraph (2), by striking 6 years 10 years (2) by adding at the end of the following new paragraph: (5) Stamp depictions Members of the public shall be offered a choice of two stamps under this section, one depicting an African elephant and another depicting a tiger, respectively. .

Summary: This bill amends the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 2010 by requiring the U.S. Postal Service to make the stamp available to the public for at least 10 years rather than 6 years. The public must be given the choice of two stamps, one depicting an African elephant and another depicting a tiger.
Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2017

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to use the testimonials of former violent extremists or their associates in order to counter terrorist recruitment, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2017 2. Directive (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall incorporate, to the extent practicable, into Department of Homeland Security efforts to combat terrorist recruitment and communications the public testimonials of former violent extremists or their associates, including friends and family. Such efforts may include the following: (1) Counter-messaging of foreign terrorist organization communications and narratives. (2) Related community engagement and public education efforts. (b) Coordination The Secretary of Homeland Security shall coordinate the efforts described in subsection (a) with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, and, to the extent practicable, engage nongovernmental and international partners in the identification and use of testimonials described in such subsection. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act may be construed to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to collect testimonials directly from former violent extremists or their associates, including friends and family.

Summary: Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to incorporate the public statements of former violent extremists or their associates into its efforts to combat terrorist recruitment, including efforts to counter-message foreign terrorist organization communications and related community engagement and public education efforts. Additionally, DHS must coordinate with federal agencies and, as appropriate, engage nongovernmental and international partners in the identification and use of such public statements. Nothing in this bill may be construed to require DHS to collect statements directly from former violent extremists or their associates.
CPI-E Act of 2017

To provide for cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CPI-E Act of 2017 2. Cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever there is an increase in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the dollar amounts in effect for the payment of the following benefits, as such amounts were in effect immediately before the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly, shall be increased by the same percentage as such price index was increased: (1) An annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System. (2) Department of Veterans Affairs wartime disability compensation under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. (3) Department of Veterans Affairs additional compensation for dependents under section 1115(1) of such title. (4) The Department of Veterans Affairs clothing allowance under section 1162 of such title. (5) Department of Veterans Affairs dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 of such title. (6) Department of Veterans Affairs dependency and indemnity compensation to children under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (7) Military retirement and survivor benefit programs, as defined in section 1461(b) of title 10, United States Code. (8) Any old-age, survivors, or disability insurance benefit under title II of the Social Security Act.

Summary: CPI-E Act of 2017 This bill bases cost-of -living increases in benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System, the Federal Employees Retirement System, military retirement and survivor benefit programs, the Social Security old-age, survivors, or disability insurance benefit program, and other specified veterans benefits programs on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly.
Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Securities Exchange Commission to refund or credit excess payments made to the Commission. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act 2. Refunding or crediting overpayment of section 31 fees (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commission (2) the term national securities association 15 U.S.C. 78o–3 (3) the term national securities exchange 15 U.S.C. 78f (b) Credit for overpayment of fees Notwithstanding section 31(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78ee(j) 15 U.S.C. 78ee (c) Applicability Subsection (b) shall apply only to fees and assessments that a national securities exchange or a national securities association was required to pay to the Commission before the date of enactment of this Act. August 15, 2017 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offset future fees and assessments due from a national securities exchange or association that: (1) has previously overpaid such fees and assessments, and (2) informs the SEC of the overpayment within 10 years.
Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act

To direct the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program under which the Commission shall provide funds to local educational agencies for initiatives to provide voter registration information to secondary school students in the 12th grade. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Students Voicing Opinions in Today’s Elections (VOTE) Act 2. Pilot program for providing voter registration information to secondary school students prior to graduation (a) Pilot program The Election Assistance Commission (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Commission (b) Eligibility A local educational agency is eligible to receive funds under the pilot program under this Act if the agency submits to the Commission, at such time and in such form as the Commission may require, an application containing— (1) a description of the initiatives the agency intends to carry out with the funds; (2) an estimate of the costs associated with such initiatives; and (3) such other information and assurances as the Commission may require. (c) Consultation with election officials A local educational agency receiving funds under the pilot program shall consult with the State and local election officials who are responsible for administering elections for public office in the area served by the agency in developing the initiatives the agency will carry out with the funds. (d) Definitions In this Act, the terms local educational agency secondary school 20 U.S.C. 7801 3. Reports (a) Reports by recipients of funds Not later than the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the receipt of the funds, each local educational agency receiving funds under the pilot program under this Act shall submit a report to the Commission describing the initiatives carried out with the funds and analyzing their effectiveness. (b) Report by Commission Not later than the expiration of the 60-day period which begins on the date the Commission receives the final report submitted by a local educational agency under subsection (a), the Commission shall submit a report to Congress on the pilot program under this Act. 4. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.

Summary: Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to carry out a pilot program providing funds, during FY2017, to local educational agencies (LEAs) for initiatives that provide 12th graders with voter registration information. LEAs must consult with their state and local election officials in developing the initiatives.
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act 2. Exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs (a) In general Section 108(f)(4) (1) by striking or such Act, (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting , under section 1415A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3151a (3) by striking state other (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received by an individual in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income payments under the federal veterinary medicine loan repayment program or any state loan repayment or forgiveness program that is intended to provide for increased access to veterinary services in such state.
Transportation for Heroes Act of 2017

To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to urbanized area formula grants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transportation for Heroes Act of 2017 2. Urbanized area formula grants Section 5307(c)(1)(D) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in clause (ii) by striking and (2) in clause (iii) by inserting and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iv) veteran (as such term is defined in section 101 of title 38); .

Summary: Transportation for Heroes Act of 2017 This bill revises urbanized area formula grant recipient requirements to require a recipient to certify that it will ensure that a fare of no more than 50% of the peak hour fare will be charged to a U.S. veteran during non-peak hours for transportation using or involving a facility or equipment of a project financed by the grant.