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End the Threat of Default Act

To repeal the debt ceiling. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End the Threat of Default Act 2. Repeal of debt ceiling (a) In general Section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Technical and conforming amendments (1) Section 301(b)(5) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 632(b)(5) debt subject to limit (in section 3101 of title 31 of the United States Code) face value of obligations issued under chapter 31 (2) Section 8348 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking subsections (j), (k), and (l). (3) Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking subsections (g) and (h). (4) Section 14(d)(2) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1824(d)(2) (A) by striking subparagraph (A); and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively. (5) Section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, is repealed. (6) Section 3130(e)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking total amount of the obligations subject to the public debt limit established in section 3101 of this title face value of obligations issued under this chapter and the face amount of obligations whose principal and interest are guaranteed by the United States Government (except guaranteed obligations held by the Secretary of the Treasury) (7) Section 1145(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–15(b) any obligation subject to the public debt limit established under section 3101 of title 31, United States Code any obligation issued under chapter 31 (8) The table of sections for chapter 31 (c) Savings provisions (1) Civil service retirement and disability fund Notwithstanding the amendments made by subsection (b), paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (j) and subsection (l)(1) of section 8348 of title 5, United States Code, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, shall apply to any debt issuance suspension period (as defined under section 8348(j)(5) of such title) that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Thrift savings fund Notwithstanding the amendments made by subsection (b), paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (g) and subsection (h)(1) of section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, shall apply to any debt issuance suspension period (as defined under section 8438(g)(6) of such title) that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: End the Threat of Default Act This bill repeals the public debt limit, which applies to most debt held by the federal government.
Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017

To provide disaster relief to small businesses, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017 2. Sense of Congress regarding disaster loan processing It is the sense of Congress that the Administrator of the Small Business Administration should use district offices of the Administration whenever possible to expedite the processing of disaster loans under section 7(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b) 3. Small business development center portability grants Section 21(a)(4)(C)(viii) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 648(a)(4)(C)(viii) (1) in the first sentence, by striking as a result of a business or government facility down sizing or closing, which has resulted in the loss of jobs or small business instability due to events that have resulted or will result in a business or government facility downsizing or closing (2) by adding at the end the following: At the discretion of the Administrator, the Administrator may make an award greater than $100,000 to a recipient to accommodate extraordinary occurrences having a catastrophic impact on the small business concerns in a community. 4. Disaster assistance to critical enterprises Section 237 of the Disaster Relief Act of 1970 ( 15 U.S.C. 636d (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (2) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking Farmers Home Administration Farm Service Agency (B) by striking major disaster or major disaster or is vital to recovery efforts in the disaster area (including providing debris removal services, manufactured housing, gasoline, telecommunications, or building materials), (C) by striking Loans authorized (b) Terms and conditions Notwithstanding any other provision of law, loans authorized by this section— (1) shall be made without regard to limitations on the size of loans which may otherwise be imposed by any other provision of law or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto; and (2) may waive any required evaluation of creditworthiness in exchange for a fee, as set by the Small Business Administration or the Farm Service Agency, as applicable. .

Summary: Small Business Disaster Relief Act of 2017 This bill amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration (SBA) to exceed the $100,000 limit on small business development center assistance grants to accommodate extraordinary occurrences having a catastrophic impact on small business concerns in a community. The bill amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1970 to permit: (1) the use of SBA and Farm Service Agency (formerly, Farmers Home Administration) loans for enterprises that are vital to recovery efforts in a disaster area (including debris removal services, manufactured housing, gasoline, telecommunications, or building materials); and (2) such loans to waive any required evaluation of creditworthiness in exchange for a fee set by the SBA or the Farm Service Agency.
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2017

To amend chapter 44 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2017 2. Amendments to enhance certain penalties Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following: (i) (1) (A) A person who knowingly violates section 922(u), or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. (B) In the case of a violation described in subparagraph (A) that occurs during the commission of— (i) a burglary, the term of imprisonment shall be not less than 3 years; or (ii) a robbery, the term of imprisonment shall be not less than 5 years. (2) In this subsection— (A) the term burglary (B) the term robbery ; and (2) in subsection (m), by inserting or attempts to do so, or licensed collector,

Summary: Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify criminal penalties for an offense involving the theft of a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises. Specifically, the bill: increases from 10 to 20 years the maximum prison term, and creates a 3- or 5-year mandatory minimum prison term for an offense that occurs during the commission of a burglary or robbery. An attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense.
A bill to permit the Miami Nation of Indiana to apply for acknowledgment as a federally recognized Indian tribe, and for other purposes.

To permit the Miami Nation of Indiana to apply for acknowledgment as a federally recognized Indian tribe, and for other purposes. 1. Definitions In this Act: (1) Acknowledgment The term acknowledgment (2) Secretary The term Secretary 2. Miami Nation of Indiana permitted to petition for acknowledgment (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations) that denies acknowledgment to an entity that previously petitioned for and was denied acknowledgment, the Miami Nation of Indiana may submit a petition to the Secretary, under part 83 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), for acknowledgment. (b) Effect on determination In reviewing and making a determination on a petition for acknowledgment that the Miami Nation of Indiana submitted, the Secretary shall not use, as a reason to deny the petition for acknowledgment that the Miami Nation of Indiana submitted, any previous denial of a petition for acknowledgment that the Miami Nation of Indiana submitted, including— (1) a denial by the Secretary of a petition; (2) a court decision affirming a denial of a petition; and (3) any other denial of a petition.

Summary: This bill authorizes the Miami Nation of Indiana to submit a petition to the Department of Interior for acknowledgment as a federally recognized Indian tribe. When reviewing the petition, Interior may not use a previous denial as a reason to deny it.
A bill to establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces.

To establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces. 1. Step 2 compliance deadline for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces (a) In general With respect to the final rule entitled Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces (b) Technical and conforming changes Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall finalize such technical and conforming changes to rules and guidance documents as may be necessary to implement subsection (a).

Summary: This bill delays by three years the date by which manufacturers, owners, and operators of new residential wood heaters, including residential hydronic heaters (wood-fired boilers) and forced-air furnaces, must comply with emission standards promulgated under the Clean Air Act.
Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2017

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to empower the States to set the maximum annual percentage rates applicable to consumer credit transactions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2017 2. Limits on annual percentage rates Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1631 140B. Limits on Annual Percentage Rates Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the annual percentage rate applicable to any consumer credit transaction (other than a residential mortgage transaction), including any fees associated with such a transaction, may not exceed the maximum rate permitted by the laws of the State in which the consumer resides. .

Summary: Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2017 This bill amends the Truth In Lending Act to limit the annual percentage rate applicable to any consumer credit transaction (other than a residential mortgage transaction), including any associated fees, to the maximum rate permitted by the laws of the state in which the consumer resides.
Healthcare Tax Relief Act

To extend the moratorium on the annual fee on health insurance providers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healthcare Tax Relief Act 2. Extension of moratorium on annual fee on health insurance providers Subsection (j)(2) of section 9010 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by striking December 31, 2017 December 31, 2018

Summary: Healthcare Tax Relief Act This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to delay the imposition of an annual fee on health insurance providers until after December 31, 2018.
PARs Act

To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Parity Across Reviews Act PARs Act 2. Clarification of facility merger authorization Section 203(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824b(a)(1)(B) such facilities or any part thereof such facilities, or any part thereof, of a value in excess of $10,000,000 3. Notification for certain transactions Section 203(a) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824b(a) (7) (A) Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Commission shall promulgate a rule requiring any public utility that is seeking to merge or consolidate, directly or indirectly, its facilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, or any part thereof, with those of any other person, to notify the Commission of such transaction not later than 30 days after the date on which the transaction is consummated if— (i) such facilities, or any part thereof, are of a value in excess of $1,000,000; and (ii) such public utility is not required to secure an order of the Commission under paragraph (1)(B). (B) In establishing any notification requirement under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall, to the maximum extent practicable, minimize the paperwork burden resulting from the collection of information. . 4. Effective date The amendment made by section 2 shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Parity Across Reviews Act or the PARs Act This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In addition, FERC is required to promulgate a rule within 180 days that mandates any public utility seeking to merge or consolidate to notify FERC, within 30 days of transaction consummation, if the value of such merger or consolidation exceeds $1 million but is less than $10 million.
Native Species Protection Act

To clarify that noncommercial species found entirely within the borders of a single State are not in interstate commerce or subject to regulation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 or any other provision of law enacted as an exercise of the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Native Species Protection Act 2. Treatment of intrastate species (a) Definition of intrastate species In this Act, the term intrastate species 16 U.S.C. 1532 (1) found entirely within the borders of a single State; and (2) not part of a national market for any commodity. (b) Treatment An intrastate species shall not be— (1) considered to be in interstate commerce; and (2) subject to regulation under— (A) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 (B) any other provision of law under which regulatory authority is based on the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce as enumerated in article I, section 8, clause 3 of the Constitution of the United States.

Summary: Native Species Protection Act This bill prohibits an intrastate species from being: (1) considered to be in interstate commerce; and (2) subject to regulation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, or any other provision of law under which regulatory authority is based on the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce under the Commerce Clause. An intrastate species is any species of plant or fish or wildlife that is: (1) found entirely within the borders of a single state, and (2) not part of a national market for any commodity.
A bill to provide temporary direct hire authority for certain emergency response positions.

To provide temporary direct hire authority for certain emergency response positions. 1. Direct hire authority for certain emergency response positions (a) In general As the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines necessary to respond to a critical hiring need for emergency response positions, after providing public notice and without regard to the provisions of sections 3309 through 3318 of title 5, United States Code, such secretary may appoint candidates directly to the following positions: (1) Intermittent disaster-response personnel in the National Disaster Medical System, under section 2812 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300hh–11 (2) Not more than 150 positions in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. (b) Expiration The authority under subsection (a) shall expire 270 days after the date of enactment of this section.

Summary: This bill provides temporary authority for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to appoint candidates directly to certain emergency response positions, in response to a critical hiring need. HHS must first provide public notice. It may appoint candidates without regard to certain requirements of the competitive rating and ranking process (e.g., application of veterans' preference points).
FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the sunset of certain provisions relating to information technology, to amend the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 2. Elimination of sunset relating to transparency and risk management of major information technology investments Subsection (c) of section 11302 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking the first paragraph (5). 3. Elimination of sunset relating to information technology portfolio, program, and resource reviews Section 11319 of title 40, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating the second subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph (6). 4. Extension of sunset relating to Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative Subsection (e) of section 834 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck Public Law 113–291 44 U.S.C. 3601 2018 2020 May 10, 2018 Reported without amendment

Summary: FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill repeals the expiration date of (thus making permanent) provisions of the Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 that require: (1) the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to make available to the public a list of each major information technology investment made by a covered agency for information technology, including data on cost, schedule, and performance; (2) the Chief Information Officer of each covered agency and the program manager of the investment within the agency to conduct a risk management review of those investments that have received a high risk rating for four consecutive quarters; and (3) the implementation by OMB of a process to assist the covered agencies in reviewing their portfolio of information technology investments. (Sec. 4) The bill amends such Act to extend the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative through FY2020.
Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for energy storage technologies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2017 2. Energy credit for energy storage technologies (a) In general Subclause (II) of section 48(a)(2)(A)(i) paragraph (3)(A)(i) clause (i) or (viii) of paragraph (3)(A) (b) Energy storage technologies Subparagraph (A) of section 48(a)(3) or or (viii) equipment which receives, stores, and delivers energy using batteries, compressed air, pumped hydropower, hydrogen storage (including hydrolysis), thermal energy storage, regenerative fuel cells, flywheels, capacitors, superconducting magnets, or other technologies identified by the Secretary in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, and which has a capacity of not less than 5 kilowatt hours, . (c) Phaseout of credit Paragraph (6) of section 48(a) (1) by striking energy and energy storage (2) by striking paragraph (3)(A)(i) clause (i) or (viii) of paragraph (3)(A) (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2016. 3. Residential energy efficient property credit for battery storage technology (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 25D and , and (6) the applicable percentage of the qualified battery storage technology expenditures made by the taxpayer during such year. . (b) Qualified battery storage technology expenditure Subsection (d) of section 25D (6) Qualified battery storage technology expenditure The term qualified battery storage technology expenditure (A) is installed on or in connection with a dwelling unit located in the United States and used as a residence by the taxpayer, and (B) has a capacity of not less than 3 kilowatt hours. . (c) Applicable percentage Subsection (g) of section 25D (1) and (2) (1), (2), and (6) (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenditures paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.

Summary: Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax credits for: (1) energy storage technologies, and (2) battery storage technology. The bill expands the tax credit for investments in energy property to include equipment that: (1) receives, stores, and delivers energy using batteries, compressed air, pumped hydropower, hydrogen storage (including hydrolysis), thermal energy storage, regenerative fuel cells, flywheels, capacitors, superconducting magnets, or other technologies identified by the Internal Revenue Service; and (2) has a capacity of at least five kilowatt hours. The bill also expands the tax credit for residential energy efficient property to include expenditures for battery storage technology that: (1) is installed on or in connection with a dwelling unit located in the United States and used as a residence by the taxpayer, and (2) has a capacity of at least three kilowatt hours.
A bill for the relief of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical.

For the relief of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical. 1. Permanent resident status for Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical (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. 1229a 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical shall be considered to have entered into and remained lawfully in the United States and, if otherwise eligible, shall 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 for adjustment of status is filed by Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical with appropriate fees not later than 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 Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical, 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 Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical’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) Budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–139 Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical.