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Student Loan Refinancing Act

To authorize borrowers of loans under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program to modify the interest rate of such loans to be equal to the interest rate for such loans at the time of modification. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Refinancing Act 2. Borrower modification of interest rates under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Section 455(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(b) (11) Borrower modification of interest rate (A) Modification Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs of this subsection, the borrower of a Federal Direct Stafford Loan, a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan may elect to modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if such loan were first disbursed (or in the case of a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan, first applied for) on the date on which such borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. (B) Fixed rate Except as provided in subparagraph (C), an interest rate elected under subparagraph (A) for a loan shall be fixed for the life of the loan. (C) Continuing authority to modify A borrower may elect to modify the interest rate of a loan in accordance with subparagraph (A) at any time during the life of the loan. .

Summary: Student Loan Refinancing Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow a borrower of a Federal Direct Loan program loan to modify the interest rate on such a loan to the current applicable rate. That interest rate is fixed for the life of the loan, unless the borrower elects to modify it again.
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement under the Medicare program for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act 2. Permitting nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy Medicare documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(12) (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting , nurse practitioner, or physician assistant physician (2) in subparagraph (C), by inserting , nurse practitioner, or physician assistant physician

Summary: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for coverage, under Medicare, of special shoes for diabetic individuals. Under current law, such requirements may be satisfied only by a physician.
Wounded Veterans Recreation Act

To provide for a lifetime National Recreational Pass for any veteran with a service-connected disability, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wounded Veterans Recreation Act 2. National recreational passes for disabled veterans Section 805(b)(2) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6804(b)(2) (1) By inserting and for the lifetime of the passholder without charge (2) By striking charge, to charge, to the following: (3) By striking any United States (A) Any United States . (4) By inserting after residency. (B) Any veteran with a service-connected disability, as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. . (5) By striking the last sentence.

Summary: Wounded Veterans Recreation Act This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, which is made available for the lifetime of the passholder without charge to any U.S. citizen or person domiciled in the United States who has been medically determined to be permanently disabled, to be made available to any veteran with a service-connected disability.
Municipal Finance Support Act of 2017

To require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to treat certain municipal obligations as level 2A liquid assets, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Municipal Finance Support Act of 2017 2. Treatment of certain municipal obligations (a) In general Section 18 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1828 (1) by moving subsection (z) so that it appears after subsection (y); and (2) by adding at the end the following: (aa) Treatment of certain municipal obligations (1) In general For purposes of the final rule titled Liquidity Coverage Ratio: Liquidity Risk Measurement Standards; Final Rule Final Rule high-quality liquid asset (2) Definitions For purposes of this subsection: (A) Investment grade With respect to an obligation, the term investment grade (B) Municipal obligation The term municipal obligation . (b) Amendment to liquidity coverage ratio regulations Not later than the end of the 3-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Comptroller of the Currency shall amend the final rule titled Liquidity Coverage Ratio: Liquidity Risk Measurement Standards; Final Rule Amend the title so as to read: A bill to require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to treat certain municipal obligations as no lower than level 2B liquid assets, and for other purposes. September 12, 2017 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Municipal Finance Support Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to require certain municipal obligations to be treated as high-quality liquid assets if they are investment grade, liquid, and readily marketable. Under current law, high-quality assets include level 1, level 2A, and level 2B liquid assets.
Student Agriculture Protection Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain amounts realized on the disposition of property raised or produced by a student farmer, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Agriculture Protection Act of 2017 2. Exclusion of certain gain by student farmers from gross income (a) In general Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 139G. Gain from property produced or raised by a student farmer (a) In general In the case of a student farmer, gross income shall not include so much of the gain from qualified dispositions during the taxable year as does not exceed $5,000. (b) Definitions For purposes of this section— (1) Student farmer The term student farmer (A) a program established by the National FFA Organization, (B) a 4–H Club or other program established by 4–H, or (C) any student agriculture program similar in nature to a club or program described in subparagraph (A) or (B) which is under the direction or guidance of an agricultural educator, advisor, or club leader. (2) Qualified disposition (A) In general The term qualified disposition (i) during an activity of a type described in paragraph (2)(B) or (3)(B) of section 513(d), or (ii) under the supervision of a program described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1). (B) Qualified property For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term qualified property (i) by the student farmer by or on behalf of whom the sale or exchange is made, and (ii) under the supervision of a program described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1). . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 Sec. 139G. Gain from property produced or raised by a student farmer. . (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: Student Agriculture Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of a student farmer up to $5,000 of the gain from the sale or exchange of personal property (including livestock, crops, and agricultural mechanics or shop products) produced or raised by the student farmer. A student farmer is an individual who is under 19 years of age and is enrolled in: (1) a program established by the National FFA Organization; (2) a 4-H Club or other program established by 4-H; or (3) a student agriculture program that is under the direction or guidance of an agricultural educator, advisor, or club leader. To qualify for the exclusion, the production and sale or exchange of the property must be supervised by one of the specified agriculture programs. The sale or exchange must also occur during qualified public entertainment or convention and trade show activities.
Small Business Assistance Act of 2017

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reinstate the returning worker exemption for H–2B visas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Assistance Act of 2017 2. Returning worker exemption (a) In general Section 214(g)(9)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(9)(A) during fiscal year 2013, 2014, or 2015 shall not again be counted toward such limitation during fiscal year 2016 during fiscal year 2014, 2015, or 2016 shall not again be counted toward such limitation during fiscal year 2017 (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if enacted on October 1, 2016.

Summary: Small Business Assistance Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt returning workers from the nonimmigrant H-2B visa (temporary nonagricultural services) annual numerical limitations through FY2017. Such amendment shall take effect as if enacted on October 1, 2016.
Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act

To repeal the provisions of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act prohibiting the bringing of qualified civil liability actions in Federal or State court. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act 2. Repeal of prohibition on bringing qualified civil liability actions in Federal or State court Sections 2 through 4 of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act ( 15 U.S.C. 7901–7903 Public Law 109–92

Summary: Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit state or federal civil actions or administrative proceedings from being brought against firearm or ammunition manufacturers, sellers, importers, dealers, or trade associations for criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm by the person bringing the action or a third party.
Protecting Foods and Beverages from Government Attack Act of 2017

To prohibit the use of Federal money for print, radio, television or any other media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Foods and Beverages from Government Attack Act of 2017 2. Funding restriction No part of any appropriation contained in any Act may be used for print, radio, television or any other media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 301

Summary: Protecting Foods and Beverages from Government Attack Act of 2017 This bill prohibits federal funding of print, radio, television or any other media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Landing Pass Extension Act of 2017

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the period of time for which a conditional permit to land temporarily may be granted to an alien crewman. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Landing Pass Extension Act of 2017 2. Period of time for a conditional permit to land temporarily extended Section 252(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1282(a)(1) (not exceeding twenty-nine days) (not exceeding 90 days)

Summary: Landing Pass Extension Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend to up to 90 days the time period for which a conditional permit to land temporarily in the United States may be granted to an alien crewman.
School Safety Act of 2017

To reauthorize the matching grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Safety Act of 2017 2. Matching grant program for school security Part AA of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3797a (1) in section 2701— (A) in subsection (a), by striking and other deterrent measures , other deterrent measures, and emergency notification and response technologies (B) in subsection (b)— (i) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: (5) Acquisition and installation of technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency. ; and (2) in section 2705, by striking fiscal years 2001 through 2009 fiscal years 2018 through 2022

Summary: School Safety Act of 2017 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize through FY2022 the Community Oriented Policing Services Secure Our Schools grant program. The bill also expands the allowable use of grant funds under the program to include acquiring and installing technology to promptly notify local law enforcement during an emergency.
RIGHTS at the CFPB Act of 2017

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to authorize private parties to compel the Bureau to seek sanctions by filing civil actions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reigning In of Governmental Hostility To Sovereignty at the CFPB Act of 2017 RIGHTS at the CFPB Act of 2017 2. Private parties authorized to compel the Bureau to seek sanctions by filing civil actions; Adjudications deemed actions Section 1053 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5563 (f) Private parties authorized To compel the Bureau To seek sanctions by filing civil actions (1) Termination of administrative proceeding In the case of any person who is a party to a proceeding brought by the Bureau under this section, to which chapter 5 (2) Civil action authorized If a person requires the Bureau to terminate a proceeding pursuant to paragraph (1), the Bureau may bring a civil action against that person for the same remedy that might be imposed. (g) Adjudications deemed actions Any administrative adjudication commenced under this section shall be deemed an action .

Summary: Reigning [sic] In of Governmental Hostility To Sovereignty at the CFPB Act of 2017 or the RIGHTS at the CFPB Act of 2017 This bill amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to specify that a private party that is a party to an administrative proceeding brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may compel the bureau to terminate the proceeding, in which case the bureau may bring a civil action for the same remedy.
To amend the Small Business Act to ensure uniformity in procurement terminology, and for other purposes.

To amend the Small Business Act to ensure uniformity in procurement terminology, and for other purposes. 1. Uniformity in procurement terminology (a) In general Section 15(j)(1) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 644(j)(1) greater than $2,500 but not greater than $100,000 greater than the micro-purchase threshold, but not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold (b) Technical amendment Section 3(m) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(m) (m) Definitions pertaining to contracting In this Act: (1) Prime contract The term prime contract (2) Prime contractor The term prime contractor (3) Simplified acquisition threshold The term simplified acquisition threshold (4) Micro-purchase threshold The term micro-purchase threshold (5) Total purchase and contracts for property and services The term total purchases and contracts for property and services .

Summary: This bill amends the Small Business Act to require each government contract for the purchase of goods and services that has an anticipated value greater than the micro-purchase threshold but not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently, greater than $2,500 but not greater than $100,000) to be reserved exclusively for small business concerns unless the contracting officer is unable to obtain offers from 2 or more small business concerns that are competitive with market prices and are competitive with regard to the quality and delivery of the goods or services being purchased.
Responsibly Paying Our Nation's Bills Act

To responsibly pay our Nation’s bills on time by temporarily extending the public debt limit, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsibly Paying Our Nation’s Bills Act 2. Temporary extension of public debt limit (a) In general Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on September 30, 2018. (b) Special rule relating to obligations issued during extension period Effective September 30, 2018, the limitation in effect under section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall be increased to the extent that— (1) the face amount of obligations issued under chapter 31 of such title 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) outstanding on September 30, 2018, exceeds (2) the face amount of such obligations outstanding on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Responsibly Paying Our Nation's Bills Act This bill suspends the public debt limit until September 30, 2018. On September 30, 2018, the debt limit is increased to accommodate obligations issued during the suspension period.
Fostering Innovation Act of 2017

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to provide a temporary exemption for low-revenue issuers from certain auditor attestation requirements. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fostering Innovation Act of 2017 2. Temporary exemption for low-revenue issuers Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( 15 U.S.C. 7262 (d) Temporary exemption for low-Revenue issuers (1) Low-revenue exemption Subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to an audit report prepared for an issuer that— (A) ceased to be an emerging growth company on the last day of the fiscal year of the issuer following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of common equity securities of the issuer pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933; (B) had average annual gross revenues of less than $50,000,000 as of its most recently completed fiscal year; and (C) is not a large accelerated filer. (2) Expiration of temporary exemption An issuer ceases to be eligible for the exemption described under paragraph (1) at the earliest of— (A) the last day of the fiscal year of the issuer following the tenth anniversary of the date of the first sale of common equity securities of the issuer pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933; (B) the last day of the fiscal year of the issuer during which the average annual gross revenues of the issuer exceed $50,000,000; or (C) the date on which the issuer becomes a large accelerated filer. (3) Definitions For purposes of this subsection: (A) Average annual gross revenues The term average annual gross revenues (B) Emerging growth company The term emerging growth company 15 U.S.C. 78c (C) Large accelerated filer The term large accelerated filer . November 28, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Fostering Innovation Act of 2017 This bill amends the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to establish a temporary exemption to the requirement that each registered public accounting firm that prepares or issues an audit report for an issuer of securities (other than an emerging growth company) shall attest to, and report on, the internal control assessment made by the management of the issuer. Specifically, this requirement shall not apply with respect to an audit report prepared for an issuer that: ceased to be an emerging growth company on the last day of its fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of its first sale of common equity securities, had average annual gross revenues of less than $50 million as of its most recently completed fiscal year, and is not a large accelerated filer. An issuer shall cease to be eligible for the exemption at the earliest of: (1) the last day of the fiscal year following the 10th anniversary of its first sale of common equity securities, (2) the last day of the fiscal year in which its average annual gross revenues exceed $50 million, or (3) when the issuer becomes a large accelerated filer.
Stop Taxing Death and Disability Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide an exclusion from income for student loan forgiveness for students who have died or become disabled. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Taxing Death and Disability Act 2. Treatment of student loans discharged on account of death or disability (a) Amendments to Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (1) In general Section 108(f) (5) Discharges on account of death or disability (A) In general In the case of an individual, gross income does not include any amount which (but for this subsection) would be includible in gross income by reasons of the discharge (in whole or in part) of any loan described in subparagraph (B) if such discharge was— (i) pursuant to subsection (a) or (d) of section 437 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 or the parallel benefit under part D of title IV of such Act (relating to the repayment of loan liability), (ii) pursuant to section 464(c)(1)(F) of such Act, or (iii) otherwise discharged on account of the death or total and permanent disability of the student. (B) Loans described A loan is described in this subparagraph if such loan is— (i) a student loan (as defined in paragraph (2)), or (ii) a private education loan (as defined in section 140(7) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1650(7) . (2) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to discharges of loans before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965 Section 437(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087(d) or becomes permanently and totally disabled (as determined in accordance with regulations of the Secretary), or if the student is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death, has lasted for a continuous period of not less than 60 months, or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 60 months dies

Summary: Stop Taxing Death and Disability Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of an individual the discharge of student loans or private education loans due to the death or disability of the student. The bill also amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Department of Education (ED) to discharge the liability on loans that parents received on behalf of a student who: (1) has become permanently and totally disabled, or (2) is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity due to a physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or has lasted or is expected to last continuously for at least 60 months. (Under current law, ED is required to discharge the loans to parents if the student dies.)