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To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain’s own conscience. 1. Protection of the religious freedom of military chaplains to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain’s conscience (a) Chaplain-Led programs Section 1789 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c): (c) If called upon to lead a prayer during a chaplain-led program referred to in subsection (a), a chaplain shall have the prerogative to close the prayer according to the dictates of the chaplain’s own conscience. . (b) United States Army Section 3547 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) If called upon to lead a prayer outside of a religious service, a chaplain shall have the prerogative to close the prayer according to the dictates of the chaplain’s own conscience. . (c) United States Military Academy Section 4337 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (a) There (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (b) If called upon to lead a prayer outside of a religious service, the Chaplain shall have the prerogative to close the prayer according to the dictates of the Chaplain’s conscience. . (d) United States Navy and Marine Corps Section 6031 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) If called upon to lead a prayer outside of a religious service, a chaplain shall have the prerogative to close the prayer according to the dictates of the chaplain’s own conscience. . (e) United States Air Force Section 8547 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) If called upon to lead a prayer outside of a religious service, a chaplain shall have the prerogative to close the prayer according to the dictates of the chaplain’s own conscience. . (f) United States Air Force Academy Section 9337 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (a) There (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (b) If called upon to lead a prayer outside of a religious service, the Chaplain shall have the prerogative to close the prayer according to the dictates of the Chaplain’s conscience. .

Summary: This bill authorizes a military chaplain to close a prayer according to the dictates of the chaplain's conscience if called upon to lead a prayer outside of a religious service or during a chaplain-led program to assist members of the Armed Forces on active duty, members of reserve components in an active status, and their immediate family members in building and maintaining a strong family structure.
To require assurances that certain family planning service projects and programs will provide pamphlets containing the contact information of adoption centers.

To require assurances that certain family planning service projects and programs will provide pamphlets containing the contact information of adoption centers. 1. Short title This Act may be referred to as the Adoption Information Act 2. Provision in family planning services of pamphlets containing adoption center contact information Title X of the Public Health Service Act 42 U.S.C. 300 1009. Adoption center contact information (a) A grant may be made or contract entered into under section 1001 for a family planning service project or program only upon assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that the project or program will— (1) provide to each person to whom the project or program provides family planning services, at the time the person inquires about the services, a pamphlet that contains— (A) a comprehensive list of the adoption centers located in the State where the services are provided; and (B) the address and telephone number of each such center; (2) at the same time, orally inform each such person that the pamphlet— (A) was provided by the Department of Health and Human Services; and (B) contains a comprehensive list of the adoption centers located in the State where the services are provided; and (3) provide each such person an opportunity to read the pamphlet. (b) The Secretary shall prepare, annually update, and distribute to each project or program referred to in subsection (a) pamphlets described in that subsection. (c) No funds may be used to carry out this section, except funds that are appropriated to carry out this title. .

Summary: Adoption Information Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require family planning service projects or programs, as a condition of receiving certain grants or contracts, to assure the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that they will provide each person who inquires about their services with a pamphlet containing a comprehensive list of adoption centers in their state. The bill directs HHS to prepare, annually update, and distribute such pamphlets to such projects or programs.
No Congressional First Class Flights Act

To prohibit the use of official funds for airline accommodations for Members of Congress which are not coach-class accommodations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Congressional First Class Flights Act 2. Prohibiting use of funds for official travel expenses of Members of Congress for airline accommodations other than coach-class (a) Prohibition No funds appropriated or otherwise made available during a fiscal year for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, unless the use of other than coach-class accommodations is necessary to accommodate a medical disability or other special need. (b) Coach-Class Accommodations Defined In this section, the term coach-class accommodations 3. Regulations The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives (with respect to Representatives in, and Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to, the Congress) and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate (with respect to Senators) shall each promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act. 4. Member of Congress defined In this Act, the term Member of Congress 5. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year.

Summary: No Congressional First Class Flights Act This bill prohibits funds provided for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class, unless the accommodations are necessary to accommodate a medical disability or other special need.
Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate tax and retain stepped-up basis at death. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2017 2. Repeal of estate tax and retention of basis step-up Effective for estates of decedents dying after December 31, 2016, chapter 11

Summary: Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the federal estate tax, effective for estates of decedents dying after December 31, 2016.
No Congressional Vehicle Leases Act

To prohibit the use of official funds provided for the operations of a House of Congress for long-term vehicle leases, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Congressional Vehicle Leases Act 2. Prohibiting use of congressional funds for long-term vehicle leases No funds appropriated or otherwise made available during a fiscal year for the operations of a House of Congress, including the official and representational expenses of a Member of Congress or the expenses of a committee or leadership office of a House of Congress, may be used to lease a vehicle for a period of longer than 30 consecutive days, or to lease a vehicle for a period of any length at a daily rate exceeding a maximum rate established by regulation. 3. Regulations The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives (with respect to Representatives in, and Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to, the Congress) and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate (with respect to Senators) shall each promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act. 4. Member of Congress defined In this Act, the term Member of Congress 5. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to leases entered into after the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: No Congressional Vehicle Leases Act This bill prohibits funds provided for the operations of a chamber of Congress from being used to lease a vehicle for: (1) more than 30 consecutive days, or (2) any period of time at a daily rate exceeding a maximum rate established by regulation.
No Golden Parachutes for Public Service Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from lobbying Members, officers, or employees of Congress. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Golden Parachutes for Public Service Act 2. Prohibition against lobbying of Congress by former Members (a) Senators Section 207(e)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking within 2 years (b) Members and Officers of the House of Representatives Section 207(e)(1)(B)(i) of such title is amended by striking within 1 year 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to individuals who leave office on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: No Golden Parachutes for Public Service Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to replace the current two-year ban on lobbying contacts by former Senators and one-year ban on lobbying contacts by former Members of the House of Representatives, including former elected House officers, with any Member, officer, or employee of either chamber with an outright ban at any time on such contacts, subject to fines and/or imprisonment.
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2017

To provide that the rates of pay for Members of Congress shall be reduced following any fiscal year in which there is a Federal deficit. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2017 2. Definitions For the purpose of this Act— (1) a deficit section 3(d) (2) the term Member of Congress Member 2 U.S.C. 4501(1) 3. Effect of a deficit (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if there is a deficit in a fiscal year, then— (1) any pay adjustment for Members of Congress scheduled to take effect under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4501 (2) effective as of the first day of the first pay period beginning in that succeeding calendar year, rates of basic pay for Members of Congress shall be reduced (from the rate in effect as of the day before the start of such succeeding calendar year) by the amount determined under subsection (b) (b) Reductions required The reduction required under this subsection is as follows: (1) If the reduction is to take effect in a calendar year that does not immediately follow another calendar year in which a reduction under this section was made, the reduction amount shall be equal to 5 percent of the rate of basic pay last in effect before such reduction is made. (2) If the reduction is to take effect in a calendar year that immediately follows another calendar year in which a reduction under this section was made, the reduction amount shall be equal to 10 percent of the rate of basic pay last in effect before the most recent reduction under paragraph (1) (c) Conditions for restoration If, following one or more years in which Members’ pay is reduced under this Act, there occurs a fiscal year in which there is no deficit, then, effective as of the first day of the first pay period in the succeeding calendar year (and until another deficit triggering the preceding provisions of this section occurs)— (1) rates of basic pay for Members shall be restored to the highest rate that was at any time previously payable for the office involved; and (2) pay adjustments scheduled to take effect on or after such first day under the provision of law referred to in subsection (a)(1) (d) Determinations Determinations of whether or not a deficit exists in any fiscal year shall, for purposes of this Act, be made by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office. In making any such determination, the Director shall exclude any budget outlays resulting from a formal declaration of war by Congress. 4. Effective date This Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, except that no determination under section 3(d)

Summary: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2017 This bill requires the salaries of Members of Congress to be reduced in any year that follows a year in which there was a federal budget deficit.
Farmers of Tomorrow Act

To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to alter and expand eligibility for farm ownership loans by modifying the 3-year experience requirement. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Farmers of Tomorrow Act 2. Modification of the 3-year experience requirement for purposes of eligibility for farm ownership loans (a) In general Section 302(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1922(b) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking (3) (5) (B) by inserting (not exceeding 2 years) period of time (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively, and inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Other acceptable experience In determining whether a farmer or rancher has other acceptable experience under paragraph (1), the Secretary may count any of the following: (A) at least 16 hours of post-secondary education in a field related to agriculture; (B) successful completion of a farm management curriculum offered by the Cooperative Extension Service, a community college, an adult vocational agriculture program, a non-profit organization, or a land grant university; (C) at least 1 year of direct substantive management experience in a business; (D) an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States; (E) successful repayment of a youth loan made under section 311(b); (F) at least 1 year as hired farm labor with substantial management responsibilities; (G) successful completion of a farm mentorship, apprenticeship, or internship program with an emphasis on management requirements and day-to-day farm management decisions; (H) an established relationship with an individual participating as a counselor in a Service Corps of Retired Executives program authorized under section 8(b)(1)(B) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 637(b)(1)(B) (I) successful completion of a military leadership course. (3) Deeming rule For purposes of paragraph (1), a farmer or rancher is deemed to have participated in the business operations of a farm or ranch for not less than 3 years or have other acceptable experience for a period of time, as determined by the Secretary, if the farmer or rancher meets the requirements of subparagraphs (F), (H), and (I) of paragraph (2). . (b) Conforming amendment Section 310D(a)(2) of such Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1934(a)(2) paragraphs (2) through (4) of section 302 subparagraphs (A) through (D) of section 302(a)(1)

Summary: Farmers of Tomorrow Act This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to expand eligibility for Department of Agriculture (USDA) direct farm ownership loans by modifying the three-year experience requirement. (Under current law, USDA may make a direct farm ownership loan only to a farmer or rancher who has participated in the business operations of a farm or ranch for at least three years or has other acceptable experience.) The bill modifies the experience requirement to specify a list of acceptable experience and educational criteria that USDA may count for an applicant to meet or reduce the necessary experience requirement.
Stop Tax Subsidies for Sexual Abusers and Harassers Act of 2017

To prohibit deductions for settlements subject to nondisclosure agreements paid in connection with sexual harassment or sexual abuse, and for other purposes. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Stop Tax Subsidies for Sexual Abusers and Harassers Act of 2017 2. Denial of deduction for settlements subject to nondisclosure agreements paid in connection with sexual harassment or sexual abuse (a) Denial of deduction Section 162 is amended by redesignating subsection (q) as subsection (r) and by inserting after subsection (p) the following new subsection: (q) Payments related to sexual harassment and sexual abuse No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any settlement or payment related to sexual harassment or sexual abuse if such settlement or payment is subject to a nondisclosure agreement or attorney’s fees related to such a settlement or payment. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Stop Tax Subsidies for Sexual Abusers and Harassers Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit a tax deduction for: (1) any settlement or payment related to sexual harassment or sexual abuse if the settlement or payment is subject to a nondisclosure agreement, or (2) attorney's fees related to such a settlement or payment.
Stop Tax Breaks for Sexual Misconduct Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of certain payments made with respect to sexual misconduct. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Tax Breaks for Sexual Misconduct Act 2. Treatment of certain payments made with respect to sexual misconduct (a) Denial of deduction for certain payments made with respect to sexual misconduct Section 162(c) (4) Certain payments made with respect to sexual misconduct No deduction shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any amount paid or incurred for— (A) liability insurance providing coverage with respect to sexual misconduct by an employee, or (B) damages, settlement costs, or attorney’s fees with respect to sexual misconduct by an employee. . (b) Exclusion from gross income of certain amounts received with respect to sexual misconduct Section 104(a) and ; and (7) amount received as damages or settlement payments on account of injuries due to sexual misconduct. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Stop Tax Breaks for Sexual Misconduct Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit a tax deduction for trade or business expenses paid or incurred for: (1) liability insurance providing coverage with respect to sexual misconduct by an employee; or (2) damages, settlement costs, or attorney's fees with respect to sexual misconduct by an employee. The bill also excludes from gross income amounts received as damages or settlement payments on account of injuries due to sexual misconduct.
To amend the Home Owners' Loan Act to allow mutual holding companies to clarify requirements related to the waiver of dividends, and for other purposes.

To amend the Home Owners’ Loan Act to allow mutual holding companies to clarify requirements related to the waiver of dividends, and for other purposes. 1. Dividend waiver authority for mutual holding companies Section 10(o)(11) of the Home Owners’ Loan Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1467a(o)(11) (1) in subparagraph (D)— (A) in clause (i), by adding and (B) in clause (ii), by striking ; and (C) by striking clause (iii); (2) by amending subparagraph (E) to read as follows: (E) Valuation The appropriate Federal banking agency may not consider waived dividends in determining an appropriate exchange ratio in the event of a full conversion to stock form. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize the appropriate Federal banking agency to require a vote of members of a mutual holding company to approve one or more dividend waivers or to place any additional restrictions on dividend waivers by mutual holding companies that are inconsistent with or exceed the requirements set forth in this paragraph. .

Summary: This bill amends the Home Owners' Loan Act to prohibit a federal financial agency from considering waived dividends in determining an appropriate exchange ratio in the event of a full conversion to stock form with respect to a mutual holding company.
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to resource extraction, and for other purposes.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to resource extraction, and for other purposes. 1. Repeal of resource extraction disclosure requirements (a) In general Subsection (q) of section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78m (b) Conforming amendments The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5301 (1) by striking section 1504; and (2) in the table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act, by striking the item relating to section 1504. January 9, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to repeal provisions requiring resource extraction issuers to disclose payments made to a foreign government or the federal government for the commercial development of oil, natural gas, or minerals.
To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2017.

To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2017. 1. Extension of enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2017 Section 1 of Public Law 113–198 Public Law 114–112 Public Law 114–255 (1) in the heading, by striking 2016 2017 (2) by striking and 2016 2016, and 2017

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to continue to instruct Medicare contractors not to enforce requirements for direct physician supervision of outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2017.