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Keep America's Refuges Operational Act

To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep America's Refuges Operational Act 2. Reauthorization of National Wildlife Refuge System volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs Section 7 of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 ( 16 U.S.C. 742f (1) in subsection (d)(2)(C)(ii), by striking and may not be used for operation or administration of any non-Federal entity (2) in subsection (g), by striking 2011 through 2014 2018 through 2022

Summary: Keep America's Refuges Operational Act This bill amends the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize through FY2022: (1) the volunteer services, community partnerships, and national wildlife refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (2) provisions authorizing the Department of the Interior to accept and use gifts, devises, or bequests of real and personal property for the benefit of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the performance of its activities and services. The bill eliminates the prohibition on the use for the operation or administration of any nonfederal entity of any federal funds that are used for a project or program for a national wildlife refuge or a complex of geographically related refuges under a cooperative agreement between Interior and a partner organization, academic institution, state or local government agency, or other person under the community partnerships program.
Caribbean Trade Extension Act of 2017

To amend the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act to extend the transition period for preferential treatment of certain textile and apparel articles. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Caribbean Trade Extension Act of 2017 2. Extension of transition period for preferential treatment of certain textile and apparel articles Section 213(b) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act ( 19 U.S.C. 2703(b) (1) in paragraph (2)(A)— (A) in clause (iii)— (i) in subclause (II)(cc), by striking 2020 2030 (ii) in subclause (IV)(dd), by striking 2020 2030 (B) in clause (iv)(II), by striking 18 28 (2) in paragraph (5)(D)(i), by striking 2020 2030

Summary: Caribbean Trade Extension Act of 2017 This bill amends the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act to extend preferential duty treatment related to certain apparel items through FY2030.
Disaster Income Assistance Act of 2017

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to allow the Commissioner of Social Security to waive the 30-day residency requirement for receipt of supplemental security income benefits for individuals who evacuate from certain territories of the United States as a result of an emergency or natural disaster. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Income Assistance Act of 2017 2. Authority to waive 30-day residency requirement Section 1611(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382(f) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking Notwithstanding (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), notwithstanding (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) The Commissioner of Social Security may waive the requirement in subparagraph (A) that an eligible individual who has been outside the United States for any period of 30 consecutive days shall be treated as remaining outside the United States until such individual has been in the United States for a period of 30 consecutive days in the case of any eligible individual or categories of eligible individuals who evacuate from an emergency area located in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, or American Samoa during an emergency period to one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the terms emergency area emergency period .

Summary: Disaster Income Assistance Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to waive the 30-day residency requirement with respect to SSI benefits for an individual who evacuates from an emergency area in Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under current law, an individual who has been outside of the United States for 30 consecutive days is generally ineligible to receive SSI benefits until the individual has returned to the United States and resided there for 30 consecutive days.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow unpopulated census tracts that are contiguous to low-income communities to be treated as low-income communities under the new markets tax credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow unpopulated census tracts that are contiguous to low-income communities to be treated as low-income communities under the new markets tax credit. 1. Treatment of certain unpopulated census tracts under new markets tax credit (a) In general Section 45D(e)(4)(A) (1) by striking is within is— (i) within ; (2) by striking and or (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) a census tract with a population of zero, and . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to investments made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a census tract that has a population of zero and is contiguous to one or more low-income communities to be treated as a low-income community for the purpose of the new markets tax credit.
A bill to abrogate the sovereign immunity of Indian tribes as a defense in inter partes review of patents.

To abrogate the sovereign immunity of Indian tribes as a defense in inter partes review of patents. 1. Abrogation of tribal immunity in certain patent claims (a) Definition In this section, the term Indian tribe 25 U.S.C. 2703 (b) Abrogation of immunity for purposes of inter partes review Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an Indian tribe may not assert sovereign immunity as a defense in a review that is conducted under chapter 31

Summary: This bill prohibits an Indian tribe from asserting sovereign immunity as a defense in an inter partes review of the validity of a patent.
TIRE Act

To expedite the deployment of highway construction projects. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality Act TIRE Act 2. Repeal of certain requirements for highway construction projects (a) In general Section 113 of title 23, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 106(d)(1) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking 113 or (2) Section 610(h)(1) of title 23, United States Code, is amended in the undesignated matter following subparagraph (B) by striking sections 113 and 114 section 114 (3) Section 1420(b)(1) of the FAST Act ( 23 U.S.C. 101 Public Law 114–94 113 or (4) Section 1511(i)(1) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century ( 23 U.S.C. 601 Public Law 105–178 sections 113 and 114 section 114 (5) The analysis for chapter 1 (c) Applicability This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply only to projects that commence on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality Act or the TIRE Act This bill repeals provisions that require that the locally prevailing wage rate be paid to laborers and mechanics working on federal-aid highway construction projects.
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017

To require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017 2. Report on promoting broadband internet access service for veterans (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term broadband Internet access service (A) means a mass-market retail service by wire or radio that provides the capability to transmit data to and receive data from all or substantially all Internet endpoints, including any capabilities that are incidental to and enable the operation of the communications service; (B) does not include dial-up Internet access service; and (C) includes any service that the Commission finds to be providing a functional equivalent of the service described in subparagraph (A); (2) the term Commission (3) the term veteran (b) Report required (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas. (2) Contents In the report required under paragraph (1), the Commission shall— (A) examine broadband Internet access service and how to promote broadband Internet access service; and (B) provide findings and recommendations for Congress with respect to broadband Internet access service and how to promote broadband Internet access service. (c) Public notice and opportunity To comment In preparing the report required under subsection (b), the Commission shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment on broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas, and how to promote broadband Internet access service for such individuals.

Summary: Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas. In preparing the report, the FCC shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment.
Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Act

To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct a central parking facility on National Zoological Park property in Washington, D.C. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Act 2. Facility for improved visitor experience and access at the National Zoological Park (a) In General In order to improve visitor experience and multi-modal access to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution is authorized to plan, design, and construct a central parking facility on National Zoological Park property in Washington, D.C. (b) Central parking facility The facility authorized under this section may include parking, transportation improvements, visitor amenities including restrooms, a pedestrian bridge to a midpoint entry of the National Zoological Park, and ancillary works to accommodate alternative uses of the facility. (c) Funding Construction of the facility described in this section shall be conducted with funds from nonappropriated sources.

Summary: Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Act This bill authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct a central parking facility on National Zoological Park property in Washington, DC, using funds from nonappropriated sources.
A bill to authorize the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the Director of the National Park Service to enter into cooperative management agreements for the operation, maintenance, and management of units of the National Park System in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

To authorize the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the Director of the National Park Service to enter into cooperative management agreements for the operation, maintenance, and management of units of the National Park System in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. 1. Authorizing cooperative management agreements between District of Columbia and National Park Service for operation, maintenance, and management of units of the National Park System in the District of Columbia (a) Authorization The Mayor of the District of Columbia and the Director of the National Park Service may enter into cooperative management agreements under section 101703 of title 54, United States Code, for the operation, maintenance, and management of units of the National Park System located in the District of Columbia, including the design and construction of improvements to such units. (b) Terms and conditions A cooperative management agreement entered into under this section may include such terms and conditions as may be agreed to by the Mayor and Director, including terms and conditions relating to— (1) the allocation of responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and management of a unit of the National Park System between the District of Columbia and the National Park Service; and (2) the payment of funds by the National Park Service and the District of Columbia in support of the agreement. (c) Relation to other laws (1) Treatment of District of Columbia as a State for purposes of cooperative management agreements under title 54 Section 101703 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Definition of State For the purposes of this section, the term State . (2) Anti-Deficiency Act Nothing in subchapter III of chapter 13 or subchapter II of chapter 15 Anti-Deficiency Act (3) District of Columbia Home Rule Act Nothing in section 602(a)(3) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–206.03(a)(3), D.C. Official Code) may be construed to prohibit the District of Columbia from operating, maintaining, or managing a unit of the National Park System in accordance with the terms and conditions of a cooperative management agreement entered into under this Act.

Summary: This bill authorizes the District of Columbia and the National Park Service (NPS) to enter into cooperative management agreements for the operation, maintenance, and management of National Park System units in DC, including the design and construction of improvements. Such agreements may include terms and conditions relating to the allocation of responsibility between DC and the NPS and the payment of funds by the NPS and DC in support of such agreement.
IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require Internet-based, real-time responses to requests to verify taxpayer income for legitimate business purposes, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017 2. Disclosure of taxpayer information for third-party income verification (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary’s delegate (referred to in this section as the Secretary (1) is fully automated and accomplished through the Internet; and (2) is accomplished in as close to real-time as is practicable. (b) Qualified disclosure For purposes of subsection (a), the term qualified disclosure section 6103(c) section 6103(p)(4) (c) User fee (1) In general The Secretary shall assess and collect a fee for disclosures described in subsection (a) at such rates as the Secretary determines are sufficient to recover the costs related to implementing the program described in subsection (a) not later than 5 years after such costs are paid or incurred. Such costs shall include the costs of any necessary infrastructure or technology. (2) Deposit of collections Amounts received from fees authorized by paragraph (1) shall be deposited as an offsetting collection in, and credited to, the account through which funds are made available to carry out the activities described in subsection (a).

Summary: IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017 This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to implement a program to ensure that disclosures of tax returns or return information by the IRS to a person verifying the income of a taxpayer for a legitimate business purpose are: (1) fully automated and accomplished through the Internet, and (2) accomplished in as close to real-time as is practicable. The IRS must assess and collect a fee for the disclosures described above at rates that are sufficient to recover the costs related to implementing the program not later than five years after the costs are paid or incurred.
A bill to repeal the amendments made to the Controlled Substances Act by the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016.

To repeal the amendments made to the Controlled Substances Act by the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016. 1. Repeal of the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016 (a) Registration process under the Controlled Substances Act Sections 1 and 2 of the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–145 (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Definitions (A) Factors as may be relevant to and consistent with the public health and safety Section 303 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 823 (B) Imminent danger to the public health or safety Section 304(d) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(d) (i) by striking (d)(1) The Attorney General (d) The Attorney General (ii) by striking paragraph (2). (2) Opportunity to submit corrective action plan prior to revocation or suspension Section 304(c) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 824(c) (A) by striking paragraphs (2) through (5); (B) by striking (c)(1) Before (c) Before (C) by adding at the end the following: The order to show cause shall contain a statement of the basis thereof and shall call upon the applicant or registrant to appear before the Attorney General at a time and place stated in the order, but in no event less than thirty days after the date of receipt of the order. Proceedings to deny, revoke, or suspend shall be conducted pursuant to this section in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5

Summary: This bill repeals two sections of the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016 and the amendments made by such sections to the Controlled Substances Act. The repealed sections modified registration and enforcement authorities of the Drug Enforcement Administration with respect to manufacturers, distributors, and dispensers of controlled substances.
Prioritizing Our Workers Act

To amend title 11, United States Code, to include certain pension as administrative expenses in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prioritizing Our Workers Act 2. Allowance of administrative expenses (a) In general Section 503(b) of title 11, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (8)(B), by striking and (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) notwithstanding section 507(a)(5), all unfunded vested benefits in a defined benefit pension plan; and (11) withdrawal liability determined under part 1 of subtitle E of title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1381 . (b) Conforming amendment Section 507(a)(5) is amended by inserting except as provided in section 503(b)(10), Fifth,

Summary: Prioritizing Our Workers Act This bill amends the federal bankruptcy code to include as allowable administrative expenses in bankruptcy the unfunded vested benefits in a defined pension plan and certain pension obligations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Claims for administrative expenses are entitled to priority in bankruptcy proceedings.
Pilot Records Improvement Enhancement Act of 2017

To provide air carriers with access to information about applicants to be pilots from the National Driver Register, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pilot Records Improvement Enhancement Act of 2017 2. Access of air carriers to information about applicants to be pilots from National Driver Register Section 30305(b)(8) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (8) (A) An individual who is seeking employment by an air carrier as a pilot may request the chief driver licensing official of a State to provide information about the individual under subsection (a) of this section to the prospective employer of the individual, the authorized agent of the prospective employer, or the Secretary of Transportation. (B) An air carrier that is the prospective employer of an individual described in subparagraph (A), or an authorized agent of such an air carrier, may request and receive information about that individual from the National Driver Register through an organization approved by the Secretary for purposes of requesting, receiving, and transmitting such information directly to the prospective employer of such an individual or the authorized agent of the prospective employer. (C) Information may not be obtained from the National Driver Register under this paragraph if the information was entered in the Register more than 5 years before the request unless the information is about a revocation or suspension still in effect on the date of the request. .

Summary: Pilot Records Improvement Enhancement Act of 2017 This bill allows an air carrier that is the prospective employer of a pilot to request and receive information about such an individual from the National Driver Register through an organization approved by the Department of Transportation for purposes of obtaining and transmitting the information directly to the prospective employer or an authorized agent.
A bill to improve the monitoring and reporting of propane stocks and days of supply by the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration with regard to propane export volumes, and for other purposes.

To improve the monitoring and reporting of propane stocks and days of supply by the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration with regard to propane export volumes, and for other purposes. 1. Energy Information Administration data reporting Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration shall ensure that any data published relating to days of supply of propane inventories in the United States include a calculation of the volume of exports of propane.

Summary: This bill requires the Energy Information Administration to include propane export information in certain data published relating to propane inventories.
Tax Expenditures Accountability Act

To require transparency in the tax code by requiring federally funded tax credits to be disclosed in the USASpending.gov website. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Expenditures Accountability Act 2. Disclosure of public companies receiving tax credits (a) In general Notwithstanding section 6103 31 U.S.C. 6101 (b) Information included The information described in this subsection is— (1) the name of the taxpayer; (2) the type of the tax credit allowed; and (3) the amount of the credit.

Summary: Tax Expenditures Accountability Act This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to disclose information regarding tax credits for inclusion on the website established under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006. With respect to tax credits allowed for taxpayers (other than individuals) after the enactment of this bill, the IRS must disclose to the administrator of the website: (1) the name of the taxpayer, (2) the type of the tax credit allowed, and (3) the amount of the credit.