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Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act

To end the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act 2. Possession or use of body-gripping trap prohibited The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 ( 16 U.S.C. 668dd 6. Possession or use of body-gripping trap prohibited (a) In general No person may possess or use a body-gripping trap in the System. (b) Enforcement provisions Notwithstanding section 4(f), a person who possesses or uses a body-gripping trap in the System shall be subject to the following: (1) In the case of a first offense, a civil fine of not more than $500 imposed by the Secretary for each body-gripping trap possessed or used. (2) In the case of a subsequent offense— (A) a civil fine of not more than $1,000 imposed by the Secretary for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; (B) imprisonment for not more than 180 days; or (C) both a civil fine and imprisonment in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B). (c) Forfeiture of body-Gripping trap Any body-gripping trap that is possessed or used in violation of this section, and any wildlife captured by the use of such trap, including the pelt or raw fur, shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States in accordance with the provisions of chapter 46 (d) Payment of court costs and other associated expenses A person found to be in violation of subsection (a) shall pay all court costs associated therewith. (e) Regulations Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out this section. (f) Body-Gripping trap defined As used in this section, the term body-gripping trap (1) except as provided in paragraph (3), means any device that is intended to kill or capture wildlife by physically restraining any part of the animal; (2) includes any— (A) steel-jaw, padded, or other modified leghold trap; (B) kill-type trap; (C) snare trap; or (D) modified version of any such trap; and (3) does not include any— (A) cage or box trap; or (B) suitcase-type live beaver trap. .

Summary: Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act This bill amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the use or possession of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The bill imposes on persons who possess or use such traps in the System: (1) for a first offense, a civil fine of up to $500 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; and (2) for subsequent offenses, a civil fine of up to $1,000 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both such a civil fine and imprisonment. The bill makes any body-gripping traps that are possessed or used in violation of this bill, and any wildlife captured by the use of such traps, including the pelts and raw fur, subject to civil forfeiture. Persons found to be in violation of such prohibition shall pay all associated court costs.
Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2017

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revise its sponsorship identification rules so as to require the disclosure of the names of significant donors to persons paying for or furnishing broadcast matter or origination cablecasting matter that is political matter or matter involving the discussion of a controversial issue of public importance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2017 2. Revision to sponsorship identification rules Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall revise its sponsorship identification rules (sections 73.1212 and 76.1615 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations) so as to provide that, in the case of broadcast matter or origination cablecasting matter that is political matter or matter involving the discussion of a controversial issue of public importance, the announcement required by such sections shall include the names of significant donors to the person the identity of which is required to be disclosed in such announcement.

Summary: Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2017 This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to revise its sponsorship identification rules to require the disclosure announcements required for broadcast matter or origination cablecasting matter that is political or that involves the discussion of a controversial issue of public importance to include the names of significant donors to the person whose identity is required to be disclosed in such an announcement.
Repeal Sequestration for Defense Act

To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to eliminate the sequestration for the revised security category under section 251 and to eliminate the section 251A reduction in discretionary appropriations and direct spending accounts within function 050 (defense). 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Repeal Sequestration for Defense Act 2. Elimination of sequestration under the revised security category Section 251(c)(1) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is amended by striking each subparagraph (A) for fiscal years 2014 through 2021 and by redesignating each subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (A). 3. Elimination of section 251A reduction in discretionary appropriations and direct spending accounts for defense Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is amended as follows: (1) In paragraph (1)(D), strike 9 18 (2) In paragraph (2), strike everything after section 254(c), OMB shall allocate the total reduction calculated pursuant to paragraph (1) for that year to discretionary appropriations and direct spending accounts except for function 050 (defense function). (3) Strike paragraph (3). (4) In paragraph (5)(B), strike the dash after limit (ii) (5) In paragraph (6)(A), strike paragraphs (3) and (4) paragraph (4) (6) In paragraph (6)(B), strike the dash after that (ii)

Summary: Repeal Sequestration for Defense Act This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to eliminate the sequestration for security and defense spending. (Sequestration is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals.)
Public Service Federal Eligibility Protection Act of 2017

To extend the period of eligibility for non-competitive appointment of Peace Corps and VISTA volunteers and certain overseas employees, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Service Federal Eligibility Protection Act of 2017 2. Extension of eligibility for non-competitive appointment of Peace Corps and VISTA volunteers and certain overseas employees (a) In general Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation, the eligibility for non-competitive appointment of any individual provided under Executive Order 11103 (relating to non-competitive appointment of eligible Peace Corps volunteers) or Executive Order 12721 (relating to non-competitive appointment of certain overseas employees) or a VISTA volunteer under title I of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 ( 42 U.S.C. 4951 (b) Definition of Federal hiring freeze In this section, the term Federal hiring freeze Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze

Summary: Public Service Federal Eligibility Protection Act of 2017 This bill extends the eligibility for non-competitive appointment of any individual provided under Executive Order 11103 (relating to non-competitive appointment of eligible Peace Corps volunteers) or Executive Order 12721 (relating to non-competitive appointment of certain overseas employees), or of a VISTA volunteer under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, by the number of days that such eligibility coincides with any federal hiring freeze. The bill defines "federal hiring freeze" to mean the memorandum titled "Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze" published on January 23, 2017, or any other substantially similar presidential action to prevent a federal agency from filling vacant federal civilian employee positions or creating new positions.
VREASA

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the circumstances under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall provide reimbursement for emergency ambulance services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Reimbursement for Emergency Ambulance Services Act VREASA 2. Secretary of Veterans Affairs reimbursement for emergency ambulance services (a) In general Section 1725(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) In delineating the circumstances under which reimbursement may be made under this section for ambulance services for an individual, the Secretary shall treat such services as emergency services for which reimbursement may be made under this section if the Secretary determines that— (A) the request for ambulance services was made as a result of the sudden onset of a medical condition of such a nature that a prudent layperson who possesses an average knowledge of health and medicine— (i) would have reasonably expected that a delay in seeking immediate medical attention would have been hazardous to the life or health of the individual; or (ii) could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in placing the health of the individual in serious jeopardy, the serious impairment of bodily functions, or the serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part; and (B) the individual is transported to the closest and most appropriate medical facility capable of treating such emergency medical condition. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to ambulance services provided on or after January 1, 2017.

Summary: Veterans Reimbursement for Emergency Ambulance Services Act or the VREASA This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to treat ambulance services as reimbursable emergency services if: the ambulance request was made because of the sudden onset of a medical condition of such nature that a prudent layperson would have reasonably expected that a delay in seeking immediate medical attention would have been hazardous to the individual or could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in placing the individual in serious jeopardy, and the individual is transported to the closest and most appropriate medical facility capable of treating such emergency medical condition.
No State Resources for Immigration Enforcement (NSRIE) Act

To amend section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit State and local officers and employees from performing immigration officer functions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No State Resources for Immigration Enforcement (NSRIE) Act 2. Prohibition on performance of immigration officer functions by State and local officials Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357(g) (g) The Secretary of Homeland Security may not enter into a written agreement with a State, or any political subdivision of a State, pursuant to which any officer or employee of the State or subdivision is authorized to carry out a function of an immigration officer in relation to the investigation, apprehension, or detention of aliens in the United States (including the transportation of such aliens across State lines to detention centers). .

Summary: No State Resources for Immigration Enforcement (NSRIE) Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into a written agreement with a state or political subdivision pursuant to which any state or subdivision officer or employee is authorized to carry out an immigration function in relation to the investigation, apprehension, or detention of aliens in the United States (including the transportation of such aliens across state lines to detention centers). (Currently, the Department of Justice is authorized to enter into such agreements.)
Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2017

To extend the protections of the Fair Housing Act to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2017 2. Housing (a) Fair Housing Act The Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3601 (1) in section 802, by adding at the end the following: (p) Race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity handicap familial status national origin (1) the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap, familial status, or national origin, respectively, of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated; and (2) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap, familial status, or national origin, respectively, of the individual. (q) Gender identity (r) Sexual orientation ; (2) in section 804, by inserting sexual orientation, gender identity sex, (3) in section 805, by inserting sexual orientation, gender identity sex, (4) in section 806, by inserting sexual orientation, gender identity sex, (5) in section 808(e)(6), by inserting sexual orientation, gender identity sex, (6) by adding at the end the following:”. (b) Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases Section 901 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3631 gender identity, sexual orientation (as such term is defined in section 802 of this Act), sex,

Summary: Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2017 This bill amends the Fair Housing Act (FHA) under the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to add sexual orientation and gender identity as classes protected against discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing. (Currently, the FHA prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.) The bill defines: (1) "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth; and (2) "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality. The bill also extends prohibitions against housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap, familial status, or national origin to include discrimination based on: (1) an individual's association with another person who is a member of such a protected class; and (2) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, that an individual is a member of such a protected class.
No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act

To modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act 2. Modification of prohibition Section 211 of the Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (as contained in section 101(b) of division A of Public Law 105–277 (1) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by striking by a designated national (B) by inserting before the period that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated unless the original owner of the mark, trade name, or commercial name, or the bonafide successor-in-interest has expressly consented (2) in subsection (b), by striking by a designated national or its successor-in-interest (3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Subsections (a)(2) and (b) of this section shall apply only if the person or entity asserting the rights knew or had reason to know at the time when the person or entity acquired the rights asserted that the mark, trade name, or commercial name was the same as or substantially similar to a mark, trade name, or commercial name that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated. ; and (5) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking In this section: (2) The term In this section, the term

Summary: No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act This bill amends the Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 to prohibit U.S. courts from recognizing, enforcing, or otherwise validating any assertion of rights by an individual (under current law, by a designated Cuban national) of a mark, trade name, or commercial name that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated by the Cuban government unless the original owner of such mark or name, or such owner's bona fide successor, has expressly consented. The bill applies such prohibition only if the individual asserting the rights knew or had reason to know at the time of acquiring the rights asserted that the mark or name was the same or substantially similar to the mark or name used in connection with the business or assets that were confiscated.
No TRUMP Act of 2017

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit any payment for lodging and other travel expenses by the Federal Government for any such expenses incurred at a hotel owned or operated by the President. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer Revenue Used to Monetize the Presidency Act of 2017 No TRUMP Act of 2017 2. Limitation on payments for lodging and other travel expenses incurred at a hotel owned or operated by the President (a) In general Subchapter IV of chapter 57 5762. Limitation on payments for subsistence expenses incurred at a hotel owned or operated by the President (a) In general No amounts may be paid from the Treasury to pay directly or reimburse subsistence expenses under this chapter or any other provision of law for any amounts expended in a hotel or other establishment providing daily-rate accommodation that is owned or operated by the President or a relative of the President. (b) Relative defined In this section, the term relative . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for subchapter IV of chapter 57 5762. Limitation on payments for subsistence expenses incurred at a hotel owned or operated by the President. .

Summary: No Taxpayer Revenue Used to Monetize the Presidency Act of 2017 or the No TRUMP Act of 2017 This bill prohibits direct payments from the Treasury or reimbursements for any amounts expended in a hotel or other establishment providing daily-rate accommodation that is owned or operated by the President or a relative of the President.
Reaffirming DHS Commitment to Countering All Forms of Extremism

To reaffirm the commitment of the Department of Homeland Security to countering all forms of extremism, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reaffirming DHS Commitment to Countering All Forms of Extremism 2. Countering extremism (a) Prohibition on name change The Secretary of Homeland Security may not change the name of the Countering Violent Extremism Task Force of the Department of Homeland Security. (b) Grants To counter extremism Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security— (1) may not make grants to counter Islamist extremism in an aggregate amount of more than $4,000,000 in any fiscal year; and (2) shall ensure that any grants made by the Secretary to counter Islamist extremism pursuant to paragraph (1) for a fiscal year are closely matched in aggregate dollar amounts in grants made by the Secretary to counter other forms of extremism for such fiscal year.

Summary: Reaffirming DHS Commitment to Countering All Forms of Extremism This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from changing the name of its Countering Violent Extremism Task Force. DHS may not make grants to counter Islamist extremism in an aggregate amount of more than $4 million in any fiscal year and shall ensure that any such grants made for a fiscal year are closely matched in aggregate dollar amounts in grants made to counter other forms of extremism for such fiscal year.
Future Logging Careers Act

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging or mechanized operations from child labor laws. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Future Logging Careers Act 2. Child labor law exemptions for logging and mechanized operations The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 201 (1) in section 3 ( 29 U.S.C. 203 (A) in subsection (l), by adding at the end the following: , and that employment of employees ages sixteen or seventeen years in a logging or mechanized operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of individuals of such ages shall not be deemed to constitute oppressive child labor if such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging or mechanized operation owned or operated by such parent or person (B) by adding at the end the following: (z) (1) Logging (A) means— (i) the felling, skidding, yarding, loading and processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws and cable skidders; (ii) the felling of timber in mechanized operations; (iii) the bucking or converting of timber into logs, poles, ties, bolts, pulpwood, chemical wood, excelsior wood, cordwood, fence posts, or similar products; (iv) the collecting, skidding, yarding, loading, transporting and unloading of such products in connection with logging; (v) the constructing, repairing and maintaining of roads or camps used in connection with logging; the constructing, repairing, and maintenance of machinery or equipment used in logging; and (vi) other work performed in connection with logging; and (B) does not include the manual use of chain saws to fell and process timber and the use of cable skidders to bring the timber to the landing. (2) Mechanized operation (A) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading and processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws and cable skidders; and (B) includes whole tree processors, cut-to-length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull thru delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders. ; and (2) in section 13(c) ( 29 U.S.C. 211(c) (8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging or mechanized operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging or mechanized operation owned or operated by such parent or person. .

Summary: Future Logging Careers Act This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to make the restrictions on oppressive child labor inapplicable to employment of an employee age 16 or 17 by a parent, or a person standing in place of a parent, in a logging or mechanized operation owned or operated by that parent or person.