cheaptrix/billsum-US_congress_and_house huggingface dataset:
Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act 2. Protecting Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset (a) Prohibition on administrative offset authority (1) Assignment under Social Security Act Section 207 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 407 (d) Subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of section 3716(c)(3) of title 31, United States Code, as such subparagraphs were in effect on the date before the date of enactment of the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act . (2) Conforming amendments (A) Section 14(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 ( 45 U.S.C. 231m(a) . The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act. (B) Section 2(e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act ( 45 U.S.C. 352(e) The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act. (b) Repeal of administrative offset authority (1) In general Paragraph (3) of section 3716(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking (3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding any overpayment under such program). (B) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as paragraph (3). (2) Conforming amendment Paragraph (5) of such section is amended by striking the Commissioner of Social Security and (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to any collection by administrative offset occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act of a claim arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the application of, and repeal authority for, administrative offsets to Social Security, railroad retirement, and black lung benefits. (An administrative offset is the withholding of funds payable by or held by the United States to satisfy a debt.)
Veterans Access to Care Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to designate certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as health professional shortage areas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Access to Care Act 2. Designation of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as health professional shortage areas (a) PHSA Section 332(a)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254e(a)(1) and medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (including State homes, as defined in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code) ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa) (b) Concurrent benefits (1) Scholarship program Section 338A(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254l(b) (A) in paragraph (3), by striking and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) not be participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program under chapter 76 . (2) Debt reduction program Section 338B(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254l–1(b) (A) in paragraph (2), by striking and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) not be participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program under chapter 76 . (c) Consultation In carrying out the National Health Service Corps Program under subpart II of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254d (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Veterans Access to Care Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to automatically designate medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as health professional shortage areas. Individuals may not participate in both the VA's Health Professionals Education Assistance Program and the National Health Service Corps scholarship or loan repayment programs. The Department of Health and Human Services, in carrying out the National Health Service Corps Program, must consult with the VA regarding health professional shortage areas that are VA medical facilities.
Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserve Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand the military student identifier program to cover students with a parent who serves in the reserve component of the Armed Forces. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserve Act 2. Annual State report card Section 1111(h)(1)(C)(ii) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)(ii) on active duty (as defined in section 101(d)(5) of such title)

Summary: Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserve Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include students with a parent who serves in the reserve component of the Armed Forces under the military student identifier program. Thus, schools must assign those students identification numbers that allow the schools to monitor their achievement on academic assessments.
Newborn Care Improvement Act of 2017

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to newborn children. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Newborn Care Improvement Act of 2017 2. Improvement of health care services provided to newborn children by Department of Veterans Affairs Section 1786 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking seven days 14 days (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) Annual report Not later than 31 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the health care services provided under subsection (a) during such fiscal year, including the number of newborn children who received such services during such fiscal year. .

Summary: Newborn Care Improvement Act of 2017 This bill increases from 7 to 14 the number of days that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may furnish health care services, including post-delivery care, to the newborn child of a woman veteran who delivered the child in a VA facility or another facility pursuant to a VA contract for such services.
Tennessee Wilderness Act

To designate as wilderness certain public land in the Cherokee National Forest in the State of Tennessee, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tennessee Wilderness Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term Map Proposed Wilderness Areas and Additions-Cherokee National Forest (2) Secretary The term Secretary (3) State The term State 3. Additions to Cherokee National Forest (a) Designation of wilderness In accordance with the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1131 (1) Certain land comprising approximately 9,038 acres, as generally depicted as the Upper Bald River Wilderness Upper Bald River Wilderness (2) Certain land comprising approximately 348 acres, as generally depicted as the Big Frog Addition (3) Certain land comprising approximately 630 acres, as generally depicted as the Little Frog Mountain Addition NW (4) Certain land comprising approximately 336 acres, as generally depicted as the Little Frog Mountain Addition NE (5) Certain land comprising approximately 2,922 acres, as generally depicted as the Sampson Mountain Addition (6) Certain land comprising approximately 4,446 acres, as generally depicted as the Big Laurel Branch Addition (7) Certain land comprising approximately 1,836 acres, as generally depicted as the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Addition (b) Maps and legal descriptions (1) In general As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file maps and legal descriptions of the wilderness areas designated by subsection (a) with the appropriate committees of Congress. (2) Public availability The maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service and the office of the Supervisor of the Cherokee National Forest. (3) Force of law The maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct typographical errors in the maps and descriptions. (c) Administration (1) In general Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land designated as wilderness by subsection (a) shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1131 (2) Fish and wildlife management In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)

Summary: Tennessee Wilderness Act This bill designates specified federal lands in Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee as wilderness and as additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the Indian coal production tax credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the Indian coal production tax credit. 1. Permanent extension of Indian coal production tax credit (a) In general Section 45(e)(10)(A) per ton of Indian coal— per ton of Indian coal— (i) produced by the taxpayer at an Indian coal production facility, and (ii) sold (either directly by the taxpayer or after sale or transfer to one or more related persons) to an unrelated person. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to coal produced and sold after January 1, 2017.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the tax credit for Indian coal that is produced by the taxpayer at an Indian coal production facility and sold to an unrelated person.
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2017

To permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2017 2. Permitting occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (a) In general Notwithstanding section 484.55(a)(2) or 484.55(b)(3) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, or any other provision of law, an occupational therapist may be designated to conduct the initial assessment visit and to complete the comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act if the referral order by the physician— (1) does not include skilled nursing care; (2) includes occupation therapy; and (3) includes physical therapy or speech language pathology. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to provide for initial eligibility for coverage of home health services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act solely on the basis of a need for occupational therapy.

Summary: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2017 This bill establishes circumstances under which an occupational therapist may conduct an initial or comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under Medicare. Specifically, an occupational therapist may conduct the assessment if the physician's referral order does not include skilled nursing care but does include: (1) occupational therapy, and (2) physical therapy or speech language pathology.
A bill for the relief of Arturo Hernandez-Garcia.

For the relief of Arturo Hernandez-Garcia. 1. Permanent resident status for Arturo Hernandez-Garcia (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Arturo Hernandez-Garcia 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 8 U.S.C. 1255 (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 Arturo Hernandez-Garcia, 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 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Arturo Hernandez-Garcia shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1101

Summary: Provides for the relief of Arturo Hernandez-Garcia.
Rural Access to Hospice Act of 2017

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for payments for certain rural health clinic and Federally qualified health center services furnished to hospice patients under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Access to Hospice Act of 2017 2. Medicare payment for certain rural health clinic and Federally qualified health center services furnished to hospice patients (a) In general Section 1812(d)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395d(d)(2) (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) the succeeding provisions of this paragraph (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; and (C) by striking the flush matter following clause (ii)(II); and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to— (i) physicians' services furnished by the individual's attending physician (as defined in section 1861(dd)(3)(B)), if not an employee of the hospice program; (ii) services provided by (or under arrangements made by) the hospice program; or (iii) rural health clinic services (as defined in paragraph (1) of section 1861(aa)) and Federally qualified health center services (as defined in paragraph (3) of such section) if such services— (I) would otherwise be physicians' services if furnished by an individual not affiliated with a rural health clinic (as defined in paragraph (2) of such section) or a Federally qualified health center (as defined in paragraph (4) of such section); and (II) are— (aa) furnished by the individual's attending physician (as so defined), if not an employee of the hospice program; or (bb) provided under arrangements made by the hospice program. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Rural Access to Hospice Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow payment under Medicare for certain services furnished to hospice patients by rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). With respect to a patient who elects to receive hospice care under Medicare, current law generally limits payment for services that are either duplicative of such care or related to the treatment of the individual's terminal illness. However, current law exempts from this limitation: (1) physicians' services furnished by an attending physician not employed by the hospice program; and (2) services provided or arranged by the hospice program. The bill expands this exemption with regard to rural health clinic and FQHC services. Specifically, the payment limitation shall not apply to such services that: (1) would otherwise be physicians' services if furnished by an individual unaffiliated with a rural health clinic or FQHC; and (2) are either arranged by the hospice program or furnished by an attending physician not employed by the hospice program.
A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency materials pilot program.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency materials pilot program. 1. Energy efficiency materials pilot program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Applicant The term applicant (2) Energy-efficiency material (A) In general The term energy-efficiency material (B) Inclusions The term energy-efficiency material (i) a roof or lighting system or component of the system; (ii) a window; (iii) a door, including a security door; (iv) a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system or component of the system (including insulation and wiring and plumbing improvements needed to serve a more efficient system); and (v) a renewable energy generation or heating system, including a solar, photovoltaic, wind, geothermal, or biomass (including wood pellet) system or component of the system. (3) Nonprofit building (A) In general The term nonprofit building section 501(c)(3) (B) Inclusions The term nonprofit building (i) a hospital; (ii) a youth center; (iii) a school; (iv) a social-welfare program facility; (v) a faith-based organization; or (vi) any other nonresidential and noncommercial structure. (4) Secretary The term Secretary (b) Establishment Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program to award grants for the purpose of providing nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency materials. (c) Grants (1) In general The Secretary may award grants under the program established under subsection (b). (2) Application The Secretary may award a grant under paragraph (1) if an applicant submits to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may prescribe. (3) Criteria for grant In determining whether to award a grant under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply performance-based criteria, which shall give priority to applicants based on— (A) the energy savings achieved; (B) the cost-effectiveness of the use of energy-efficiency materials; (C) an effective plan for evaluation, measurement, and verification of energy savings; and (D) the financial need of the applicant. (4) Limitation on individual grant amount Each grant awarded under this section shall not exceed $200,000. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022, to remain available until expended. (e) Offset Section 422(f) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17082(f) (1) in paragraph (3), by striking and (2) in paragraph (4), by striking 2018. 2017; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2018. .

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a pilot program to award grants for providing nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency materials. The bill reduces the authorization of appropriations for the zero net energy commercial buildings initiative for FY2018.
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from revising the approved oil and gas leasing program for fiscal years 2017 through 2022.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from revising the approved oil and gas leasing program for fiscal years 2017 through 2022. 1. Prohibition on revising approved 2017–2022 oil and gas leasing program The Secretary of the Interior shall not revise the approved oil and gas leasing program for the period of fiscal years 2017 through 2022 prepared under section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1344 2017–2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program

Summary: This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from revising the approved Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for FY2017-FY2022. (Interior approved the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's proposed final Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for FY2017-FY2022 on January 17, 2017.)
Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2017

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit hospitals in all-urban States to be considered Medicare dependent hospitals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2017 2. Permitting hospitals in all-urban States to be considered Medicare dependent hospitals (a) In general Section 1886(d)(5)(G)(iv)(I) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)(iv)(I) (I) that— (aa) is located in a rural area; or (bb) for discharges occurring on or after January 1, 2011, is located in a State with no rural area (as defined in paragraph (2)(D)) and satisfies any of the criteria in subclause (I), (II), (III), or (IV) of paragraph (8)(E)(ii), . (b) Process for recalculating payments Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish and implement a process under which the Secretary shall reimburse hospitals impacted by the amendment made by subsection (a) for any underpayments under title XVIII of the Social Security Act that are a result of the implementation of such amendment.

Summary: Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow a hospital that meets specified criteria and is located in a state with no rural areas to be considered a Medicare-dependent hospital. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shall establish and implement a process for reimbursing impacted hospitals for any underpayments resulting from this bill's implementation.