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Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act

To increase the number of States that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act 2. Community mental health services demonstration program Section 223(d) of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a (1) in paragraph (3)— (A) by striking Not more than Subject to paragraph (8), not more than (B) by striking 2-year 3-year (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) Additional programs In addition to the 8 States selected under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select 11 States (which shall not include any States selected under paragraph (1)) to participate in 2-year demonstration programs that meet the requirements of this subsection and represent a diverse selection of geographic areas, including rural and underserved areas. .

Summary: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act This bill amends the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 to increase the number of states that may participate in two-year Medicaid demonstration programs that improve access to community mental health services. It also extends the two-year term for existing state demonstration programs by one year.
State Regulatory Representation Clarification Act of 2017

To clarify membership requirements for the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Regulatory Representation Clarification Act of 2017 2. Purposes The purposes of this Act are— (1) to reaffirm the importance of having the perspective of State banking regulators on the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and (2) to ensure that the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation includes a member who has served as a State banking supervisor. 3. State banking supervisor experience on Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Section 2(a)(1)(C) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1812(a)(1)(C) State bank supervisory experience served as a State bank supervisor, as defined in section 3(r)(1) 4. Rule of construction Nothing in this Act may be construed as affecting the appointment or reappointment of an individual who was a member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as of January 1, 2017.

Summary: State Regulatory Representation Clarification Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to require one presidential appointee to the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to have served as a state bank supervisor. (A state bank supervisor has primary regulatory authority over state banks or savings associations in the state.)
Corporate Management Accountability Act of 2017

To ensure that irresponsible corporate executives, rather than shareholders, pay fines and penalties. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Corporate Management Accountability Act of 2017 2. Fine, penalty, and settlement accountability (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commission (2) the term covered fine or similar penalty (A) means a fine or similar penalty, as that term is defined in Treasury Regulation section 1.162–21(b); and (B) includes any fine or similar penalty— (i) that is paid by a reporting company; and (ii) with respect to which the Commission determines disclosure under subsection (b)(1) is appropriate; (3) the term issuer 15 U.S.C. 78c(a) (4) the term named executive officer (A) means an individual for whom disclosure is required under section 229.402(a)(3) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) includes any other employee of a reporting company with respect to whom the Commission determines disclosure under subsection (b)(1) is appropriate; and (5) the term reporting company (A) the securities of which are registered under section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78l (B) that is required to file reports under section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o(d) (b) Requirement To issue rules Not later than 360 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue final rules to require each reporting company, in each annual report submitted under section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78m 15 U.S.C. 78n(a) (1) disclose whether the reporting company, in order to align the incentives of those managing the reporting company with the incentives of the shareholders of the reporting company, has established procedures to recoup from compensation paid to, and to withhold from future compensation paid to, any named executive officer all or a portion of the cost of any covered fine or similar penalty that has been paid by the reporting company; (2) if the reporting company has established procedures described in paragraph (1)— (A) provide a description of those procedures; and (B) disclose the amount that the reporting company has recouped from each named executive officer under those procedures during each of the 3 most recent fiscal years; and (3) if the reporting company has not established procedures described in paragraph (1), provide an explanation of why no such procedures are necessary for the benefit of the shareholders of the reporting company.

Summary: Corporate Management Accountability Act of 2017 This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue final rules to require each reporting company (i.e., an issuer with registered securities and reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) to disclose whether such company has established procedures to recoup from compensation paid to its executive officers fines and penalties for illegal behavior. If the reporting company has not established such procedures, it must explain why not having such procedures is necessary for the benefit of its shareholders.
Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act

To prohibit the possession or transfer of certain firearm accessories, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act 2. Prohibition on possession of certain firearm accessories Chapter 44 (1) in section 922, by inserting after subsection (u) the following: (v) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), on and after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, it shall be unlawful for any person to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, a trigger crank, a bump-fire device, or any part, combination of parts, component, device, attachment, or accessory that is designed or functions to accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun. (2) This subsection does not apply with respect to the importation for, manufacture for, sale to, transfer to, or possession by or under the authority of, the United States or any department or agency thereof or a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision thereof. ; and (2) in section 924(a)(2), by striking , or (o) (o), or (v)

Summary: Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess a trigger crank, a bump-fire device, or any part, combination of parts, component, device, attachment, or accessory that is designed or functions to accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machine gun. The bill does not prohibit, with respect to such firearm accessories, the importation or manufacture for, sale or transfer to, or possession by a federal, state, or local government. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.
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) Definition of body-Gripping trap As used in this section, the term body-gripping trap (1) means any device that is intended to kill or capture wildlife by physically restraining any part of the animal; (2) includes any steel-jaw, padded, or other modified leghold trap, kill-type trap, snare trap, or any modified version of any such trap; and (3) does not include any cage or box trap or suitcase-type live beaver trap. (b) Prohibition No person may possess or use a body-gripping trap in the System. (c) Enforcement provisions Notwithstanding section 4(f), a person who possesses or uses a body-gripping trap in the System shall be subject to— (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; and (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). (d) 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 the trap, including the pelt or raw fur, shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States in accordance with the provisions of chapter 46 (e) Payment of court costs and other associated expenses A person found to be in violation of subsection (b) shall pay all court costs associated with the violation. (f) Regulations Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out this section. .

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.
FSA Loan Guarantee Enhancement Act of 2017

To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to increase limitations and authorizations for Farm Service Agency guaranteed loans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FSA Loan Guarantee Enhancement Act of 2017 2. Increases in limitations and authorizations for guaranteed farm loans (a) Ownership loans Section 305(a)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1925(a)(2) (1) by striking $700,000 $3,000,000 (2) by striking 2000 2019 (b) Operating loans Section 313(a)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1943(a)(1) (1) by striking $700,000 $3,000,000 (2) by striking 2000 2019 (c) Authorization for loans Section 346(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1994(b) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking The Secretary may 2018 Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall deposit into the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund provided for in section 309 and use from the Fund to make or guarantee loans under subtitles A and B $11,030,000,000 (increased by any applicable inflation percentage in accordance with paragraph (5)) for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2028 (B) in subparagraph (A)— (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking $1,200,000,000 $3,030,000,000 (ii) in clause (i), by striking $350,000,000 $1,500,000,000 (iii) in clause (ii), by striking $850,000,000 $1,530,000,000 (C) in subparagraph (B)— (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking $3,026,000,000 $8,000,000,000 (ii) in clause (i), by striking $1,000,000,000 $4,000,000,000 (iii) in clause (ii), by striking $2,026,000,000 $4,000,000,000 (2) by adding at the end the following: (5) Inflation percentage Beginning with fiscal year 2019, each of the amounts described in paragraph (1) shall be increased for each fiscal year by the percentage (if any) by which— (A) the average of the Prices Paid By Farmers Index (as compiled by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the Department of Agriculture) for the 12-month period ending on August 31 of the immediately preceding fiscal year; exceeds (B) the average of that index (as so defined) for the 12-month period ending on August 31, 1996. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section take effect on October 1, 2017.

Summary: FSA Loan Guarantee Enhancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide additional authority for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make and guarantee farm loans through the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The bill modifies the FSA's loan programs to: (1) increase the amount of unpaid debt permitted per borrower under farm ownership and operating loans guaranteed by USDA, (2) extend and increase the authorizations of funding to make or guarantee farm ownership and operating loans, and (3) require the authorization levels to be adjusted for inflation beginning in FY2019.
Background Check Completion Act of 2017

To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Background Check Completion Act of 2017 2. Completion of background checks Section 922(t)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking (i) (2) by striking ; or ; and (3) by striking clause (ii).

Summary: Background Check Completion Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit a licensed gun dealer from transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person prior to completion of a background check. (Current law permits a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.)
A bill to authorize 2 additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado.

To authorize 2 additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado. 1. Additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado (a) Additional district judgeships The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 2 additional district judges for the district of Colorado. (b) Technical and conforming amendment In order that the table contained in section 133(a) of title 28, United States Code, will reflect the change in the number of judgeships authorized by subsection (a), the item relating to Colorado in such table is amended by striking 7 9

Summary: This bill amends the federal judicial code to increase from seven to nine the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Colorado. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, two additional judges for that judicial district.
Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2017

To amend section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to allow adjunct faculty members to qualify for public service loan forgiveness. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2017 2. Loan forgiveness for adjunct faculty Section 455(m)(3)(B)(ii) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(3)(B)(ii) (1) by striking teaching as teaching— (I) as ; (2) by striking , foreign language faculty, and part-time faculty at community colleges), as determined by the Secretary. and foreign language faculty), as determined by the Secretary; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (II) as a part-time faculty member or instructor who— (aa) teaches not less than 1 course at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a)), a postsecondary vocational institution (as defined in section 102(c)), or a Tribal College or University (as defined in section 316(b)); and (bb) is not employed on a full-time basis by any other employer. .

Summary: Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2015 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow part-time teachers to participate in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan forgiveness program for public service employees, if they: (1) teach at least one course at an institution of higher education, a postsecondary vocational institution, or a Tribal College or University; and (2) do not have another full-time job.
Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for certain wildfire mitigation assistance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act 2. Wildfire mitigation assistance (a) In General Section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5187 (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Hazard Mitigation Assistance (1) In general Whether or not a major disaster is declared, the President may provide hazard mitigation assistance in accordance with section 404 in any area or related area affected by a fire for which assistance was provided under this section. (2) Minimum amount Notwithstanding section 404(a), the President may establish a minimum amount of hazard mitigation assistance to be provided for a wildfire or fire complex under this subsection. . (b) Conforming Amendments The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 (1) in section 404(a) ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c(a) (A) by inserting before the first period , or any area in which assistance was provided under section 420 (B) in the third sentence, by inserting or event under section 420 major disaster (2) in section 322(e)(1) ( 42 U.S.C. 5165(e)(1) or event under section 420 major disaster (c) Reporting requirement Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing a summary of any projects carried out, and any funding provided to those projects, under subsection (d) of section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5187

Summary: Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President, whether or not a major disaster is declared, to provide hazard mitigation assistance in any area or related area affected by a fire for which fire management assistance was provided under such Act. The President may establish a minimum amount of hazard mitigation assistance to be provided for a wildfire or fire complex. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall submit an annual report on projects carried out, and funding provided, pursuant to this bill.
Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act

To prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines due to emission control devices, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act 2. Revision of regulations required (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall revise section 60.4216(c) of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), by striking , except that for 2014 model year compared to engine-out emissions (b) Electricity and energy reliability A revision of section 60.4216 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, may require the installation of emission control devices only if, after consultation with the Secretary of Energy, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency determines that such a requirement will not negatively affect electricity or energy reliability in any remote area of the State of Alaska.

Summary: Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise certain regulations regarding particulate matter emissions standards for nonemergency stationary diesel engines in remote areas of Alaska. The EPA must report on methods for assisting remote areas of Alaska in meeting specified energy needs.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the designation of State approving agencies for multi-State apprenticeship programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the designation of State approving agencies for multi-State apprenticeship programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Designation of State approving agencies for multi-State apprenticeship programs Subsection (c)(1) of section 3672 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking (1) In the case of all such programs. (i) for purposes of approval of the program, the State approving agency for the State in which the headquarters of the apprenticeship program is located; and (ii) for all other purposes, the State approving agency for the State in which the apprenticeship program takes place. (B) In this paragraph, the term multi-State apprenticeship program .

Summary: This bill provides that the state approving agency for a multi-state non-federal apprenticeship program is: (1) for program approval purposes, the state approving agency for the state in which the headquarters of the apprenticeship program is located; and (2) for all other purposes, the state approving agency for the state in which the apprenticeship program takes place.
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act 2. Repeal of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act Sections 2, 3, and 4 of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act ( 15 U.S.C. 7901

Summary: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.