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Coastal Texas Protection Act

To require the Secretary of the Army to expedite the completion of certain feasibility studies and reports and to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to ensure public safety, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coastal Texas Protection Act 2. Coastal Texas protection and restoration Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Army shall expedite the completion of feasibility studies for flood damage reduction, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration in the coastal areas of Texas that are identified in the interim report due to be published in 2018 that describes the tentatively selected plan developed in accordance with section 4091 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1187). 3. Public safety exceptions under Coastal Barrier Resources Act Section 5(a)(3) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3504(a)(3) , T–02A, T–03A, T–04 through T–07, T–11, S08

Summary: Coastal Texas Protection Act This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite the completion of the feasibility studies for flood damage reduction, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration in the coastal areas of Texas.
EPA Special Hiring Authority Transparency Act

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Amendments of 1977 to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report certain hiring to carry out the Safe Drinking Water Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the EPA Special Hiring Authority Transparency Act 2. Requirement to report hiring to carry out the Safe Drinking Water Act Section 11(b) of the Safe Drinking Water Amendments of 1977 ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–10 (1) by striking (b) To the extent (b) Appointment of personnel (1) In general To the extent ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Reporting of hiring required (A) In general Not later than 30 days after an appointment is made under this subsection, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall provide notification of the appointment to— (i) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; (iii) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (iv) the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives. (B) Notification requirements The notification required under subparagraph (A) shall include the following information about the appointment that was made under this subsection: (i) The name of the appointee. (ii) The title of the appointee. (iii) The salary of the appointee. (iv) A detailed justification explaining why the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency deemed the appointment necessary to appropriately discharge the functions of the Administrator under the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300f .

Summary: EPA Special Hiring Authority Transparency Act This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Amendments of 1977 to revise the special hiring authority given to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to appoint up to 30 personnel for positions without regard to the civil service laws. This bill requires the Administrator to notify Congress within 30 days of appointment of personnel under the special hiring authority. The notification must include the appointee's name, title, salary, and a detailed justification explaining why the Administrator determined the appointment was necessary.
A bill to update the map of, and modify the maximum acreage available for inclusion in, the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.

To update the map of, and modify the maximum acreage available for inclusion in, the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. 1. Map update; maximum acreage available for inclusion in the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument The first section of Public Law 91–60 (1) by striking entitled Proposed Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument entitled Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Proposed Boundary Adjustment (2) by striking six thousand acres 6,300 acres May 3, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: This bill revises the title, number, and date of the map depicting the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado and increases from 6,000 to 6,300 the maximum number of acres that may be made available for inclusion in the monument.
Amache Study Act

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site known as Amache 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amache Study Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Secretary The term Secretary (2) Study area The term study area Amache Camp Amache Granada Relocation Center 3. Amache special resource study (a) In general The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (5) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives described in paragraphs (2) and (3). (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes— (1) the results of the study; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Summary: Amache Study Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site known as Amache, Camp Amache, and Granada Relocation Center, in Granada, Colorado, which was 1 of the 10 relocation centers where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II. In conducting such study, Interior shall evaluate the national significance of such relocation center and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.
Fire Police Fairness Act

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fire Police Fairness Act 2. Extending public safety officer death benefits to fire police (a) In general Section 1204 of title I the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10284 (1) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (9) as paragraphs (6) through (10), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: (5) fire police officer (A) is serving in accordance with State or local law as an officially recognized or designated member of a legally organized public safety agency but is not a law enforcement officer, a firefighter, a chaplain, or a member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew described in paragraph (10)(D); and (B) provides scene security or directs traffic— (i) in response to any fire drill, fire call, or other fire, rescue, or police emergency; or (ii) at a planned special event; ; and (3) in paragraph (10)(A), as so redesignated, by inserting as a fire police officer, firefighter, (b) Technical and conforming amendment Section 611(a) of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 ( 34 U.S.C. 10286(a) (1) by striking section 1204(7)(B) section 1204(8)(B) of title I (2) by striking ( 42 U.S.C. 3796b(7)(B) ( 34 U.S.C. 10284(8)(B)

Summary: Fire Police Fairness Act This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a fire police officer within the definition of "public safety officer" for purposes of death benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program.
Pike National Historic Trail Study Act

To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for the study of the Pike National Historic Trail. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pike National Historic Trail Study Act 2. Western States Trail Study Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(c) (46) Pike National Historic Trail The Pike National Historic Trail, a series of routes extending approximately 3,664 miles, which follows the route taken by Lt. Zebulon Montgomery Pike during the 1806–1807 Pike expedition that began in Fort Bellefontaine, Missouri, extended through portions of the States of Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas, and ended in Natchitoches, Louisiana. .

Summary: Pike National Historic Trail Study Act This bill requires the National Park Service to study the Pike National Historic Trail for designation as a national scenic trail. The trail consists of a series of routes extending approximately 3,664 miles that follows the route taken by Lt. Zebulon Montgomery Pike during the 1806-1807 Pike expedition that began in Fort Bellefontaine, Missouri, and continued through parts of Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas, before ending in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Behavioral Health Crisis Response Improvements Act

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to promote behavioral health crisis response training among law enforcement officers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Improvements Act 2. Behavioral health crisis response training among law enforcement officers (a) In general Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10101 NN Behavioral health crisis response training among law enforcement officers. 3041. Behavioral health crisis response training among law enforcement officers (a) Definition In this section— (1) the term Director (2) the term eligible entity (3) the term training provider (b) Grants (1) Authority to make grants The Director may make grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to assist those eligible entities in acquiring behavioral health crisis response training for law enforcement officers. (2) Applications An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Director an application at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information, as the Director may reasonably require. (3) Qualification standards The Director shall establish and publish qualification standards for training providers. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 1001(a) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(a) (28) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part NN $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2021. .

Summary: Behavioral Health Crisis Response Improvements Act This bill authorizes the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to make grants to law enforcement agencies for behavioral health crisis response training.
Regulatory Predictability for Business Growth Act of 2017

To require notice and comment for certain interpretative rules. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Regulatory Predictability for Business Growth Act of 2017 2. Requiring notice and comment for certain interpretative rules Subchapter II of chapter 5 (1) in section 551— (A) in paragraph (13), by striking and (B) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (15) longstanding interpretative rule (16) revise ; and (2) in section 553— (A) in subsection (b)(A), by striking interpretative rules an interpretative rule of an agency, unless the interpretative rule revises a longstanding interpretative rule of the agency (B) in subsection (d)(2), by striking interpretative rules an interpretative rule of an agency, unless the interpretative rule revises a longstanding interpretative rule of the agency,

Summary: Regulatory Predictability for Business Growth Act of 2017 This bill adds the definitions of "longstanding interpretative rule" and "revise" to the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). A longstanding interpretative rule is distinguished from an "interpretative rule" if it has been in effect for at least one year. If a rule is a longstanding interpretative rule, it remains subject to the general notice of proposed rulemaking and comment and publication provisions of the APA.
Disaster Housing Assistance Act

To establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters in 2017. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Housing Assistance Act 2. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term Administrator (2) the term covered disaster 42 U.S.C. 5170 (3) the term eligible families 42 U.S.C. 5174 (4) the terms families 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b) (5) the term Secretary 3. Establishment of disaster housing assistance program for major disasters in 2017 (a) In general Notwithstanding section 408(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5174(a)(1) (b) Responsibilities The design and administration of the program established under subsection (a) shall be determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, to ensure optimal program effectiveness. (c) GAO report to Congress Not later than January 20, 2020, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that examines the results of the program established under subsection (a), including the cost-effectiveness of the program and the ability of families participating in the program to stabilize their living situation.

Summary: Disaster Housing Assistance Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a temporary program that provides long-term rental housing assistance to eligible families affected by a major disaster during 2017, including with respect to Hurricane Maria. The Government Accountability Office shall report to Congress by January 20, 2020, on the results of the program.
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, and for other purposes. 1. Transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery to Secretary of Veterans Affairs for maintenance by National Cemetery Administration (a) Agreement The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, under which the city of Vallejo shall transfer to the Secretary all right, title, and interest in the Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, at no cost to the Secretary. (b) Maintenance by NCA If the Mare Island Naval Cemetery is transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pursuant to subsection (a), the National Cemetery Administration shall maintain the cemetery as a national shrine.

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer to the VA of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, to be maintained as a national shrine.
A bill to require a report on the United States strategy in Syria, and for other purposes.

To require a report on the United States strategy in Syria, and for other purposes. 1. Report on United States strategy in Syria (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) More than 500,000 people have died in the conflict in Syria. (2) Between tens and hundreds of people continue to die in the conflict every day, requiring concerted, clear, and urgent leadership from the United States to end it. (3) The humanitarian and refugee crises caused by the conflict are the largest the world has seen since World War II, and there remains a shortfall of more than $5,000,000,000 in humanitarian assistance in connection with the conflict. (4) The United States has spent $14,000,000,000 to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and now needs a plan to secure that victory. (5) Partner forces in Syria stood toe to toe with the United States and a coalition of 75 nations and international organizations in the fight to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, and those partner forces now need assistance in re-establishing essential services in their hometowns in Syria. (6) Terrorists connected to al Qaeda-Syria and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria still have a presence in the border regions of Syria and neighboring territories. (7) The horrors of conflict in Syria continue to enable terrorist groups to develop and thrive, which could one day lead to a new threat similar to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria if ignored. (8) Proxies for Iran have expanded their presence in southern Syria, threatening United States interests in the region, including American personnel and installations, as well as Israel and other United States allies in the region. (9) The strength of the United States has been built on a system of internationally accepted norms that include the basic right of all people to work toward a prosperous life, lived out with dignity and respect. (10) The international community has often repeated never again (b) Report on United States strategy in Syria (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report that sets forth a detailed description of the strategy of the United States in Syria, as required by section 1221 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 ( Public Law 115–91 (2) Form The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (c) Limitation on use of certain amounts Of the amounts available to carry out section 1209 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck Public Law 113–291

Summary: This bill directs the President to submit to Congress a detailed description of the U.S. strategy in Syria and limits certain funds that may be obligated or expended for the Syrian opposition.
Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2017

To adjust the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2017 2. Arapaho National Forest boundary adjustment (a) In general The boundary of the Arapaho National Forest in the State of Colorado is adjusted to incorporate the approximately 92.95 acres of land generally depicted as The Wedge Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment (b) Bowen Gulch Protection Area The Secretary of Agriculture shall include all Federal land within the boundary described in subsection (a) in the Bowen Gulch Protection Area established under section 6 of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j (c) Land and Water Conservation Fund For purposes of section 200306(a)(2)(B)(i) of title 54, United States Code, the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest, as modified under subsection (a), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest as in existence on January 1, 1965. (d) Public motorized use Nothing in this Act opens privately owned lands within the boundary described in subsection (a) to public motorized use. (e) Access to non-Federal lands Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6(f) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 539j(f) May 9, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill adjusts the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest in Colorado to incorporate approximately 92.95 acres of land. The Department of Agriculture shall include all federal land within the boundary in the Bowen Gulch Protection Area established under the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993.
Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Sunshine Act of 2018

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require applicable manufacturers to include information regarding payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in transparency reports submitted under section 1128G of such Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Sunshine Act of 2018 2. Improvements to transparency reports (a) Inclusion of information regarding payments to advance practice nurses (1) In general Section 1128G(e)(6) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h(e)(6)) is amended— (A) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following new clauses: (iii) A physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as such terms are defined in section 1861(aa)(5)). (iv) A certified registered nurse anesthetist (as defined in section 1861(bb)(2)). (v) A certified nurse-midwife (as defined in section 1861(gg)(2)). ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting , physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse anesthetist, or certified nurse-midwife physician (2) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to information required to be submitted under section 1128G of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h (b) Sunset of exclusion of National Provider Identifier of covered recipient in information made publicly available Section 1128G(c)(1)(C)(viii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h(c)(1)(C)(viii)) is amended by striking does not contain in the case of information made available under this subparagraph prior to January 1, 2020, does not contain (c) Administration Chapter 35

Summary: Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Sunshine Act of 2018 This bill expands Medicaid and Medicare reporting requirements related to the transparency of physician ownership or investment interests. Under current law, a manufacturer of drugs, devices, or medical supplies that are covered under Medicaid or Medicare must regularly report on any payment or transfer of value by the manufacturer to a “covered recipient,” defined as either a physician who is not an employee of the manufacturer or a teaching hospital. The bill expands the definition of “covered recipient” to also include any of the following practitioners who is not an employee of the manufacturer: (1) a physician assistant, (2) a nurse practitioner, (3) a clinical nurse specialist, (4) a certified registered nurse anesthetist, or (5) a certified nurse-midwife.