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Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for independent accreditation for dialysis facilities and assurances of high quality surveys. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017 2. Independent accreditation for dialysis facilities and assurance of high quality surveys (a) Accreditation and surveys (1) In general Section 1865 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395bb (A) in subsection (a)— (i) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking or the conditions and requirements under section 1881(b) (ii) in paragraph (4), by inserting (including a renal dialysis facility) facility (B) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) With respect to an accreditation body that has received approval from the Secretary under subsection (a)(3)(A) for accreditation of provider entities that are required to meet the conditions and requirements under section 1881(b), in addition to review and oversight authorities otherwise applicable under this title, the Secretary shall (as the Secretary determines appropriate) conduct, with respect to such accreditation body and provider entities, any or all of the following as frequently as is otherwise required to be conducted under this title with respect to other accreditation bodies or other provider entities: (1) Validation surveys referred to in subsection (d). (2) Accreditation program reviews (as defined in section 488.8(c) of title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or a successor regulation). (3) Performance reviews (as defined in section 488.8(a) of title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or a successor regulation). . (2) Timing for acceptance of requests from accreditation organizations Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall begin accepting requests from national accreditation bodies for a finding described in section 1865(a)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395bb(a)(3)(A) 42 U.S.C. 1395rr(b) (b) Requirement for timing of surveys of new dialysis facilities Section 1881(b)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395rr(b)(1) Beginning 180 days after the date of the enactment of this sentence, an initial survey of a provider of services or a renal dialysis facility to determine if the conditions and requirements under this paragraph are met shall be initiated not later than 90 days after such date on which both the provider enrollment form (without regard to whether such form is submitted prior to or after such date of enactment) has been determined by the Secretary to be complete and the provider’s enrollment status indicates approval is pending the results of such survey.

Summary: Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow renal dialysis facilities to be accredited by an approved accreditation body for participation in the Medicare program. The bill also establishes a time frame with respect to initial surveys of renal dialysis facilities.
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities.

To require the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities. 1. ZIP Codes Not later than September 30, 2017, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP code for, as nearly as practicable, each of the following communities: (1) Ocoee, Florida. (2) Miami Lakes, Florida.

Summary: This bill requires the United States Postal Service, by September 30, 2017, to designate a single, unique ZIP code for each of the communities of Ocoee and Miami Lakes, Florida.
Customers Not Cargo Act of 2017

To require the Secretary of Transportation to revise regulations relating to oversold flights to prohibit the forcible removal of passengers from such flights, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Customers Not Cargo Act of 2017 2. Prohibition on forcible removal of passengers from oversold flights (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall revise the regulations under part 250 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations— (1) to prohibit an air carrier from forcibly removing a passenger from an aircraft after boarding because the air carrier oversold the flight or to provide a passenger seat to an employee of the air carrier; (2) to establish standards for resolving oversales once an aircraft has been boarded through the provision of escalating incentives to passengers to encourage voluntary rebooking; and (3) to require an air carrier, to the extent practicable, to resolve issues related to overselling a flight before boarding the flight. (b) Exceptions In revising the regulations as required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider providing for exceptions to those regulations for— (1) a medical emergency; or (2) a circumstance that poses a threat to the safety of the flight.

Summary: Customers Not Cargo Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to revise regulations to: prohibit an air carrier from forcibly removing a passenger from an aircraft after boarding because the carrier oversold the flight or to provide a passenger seat to an employee of the carrier; establish standards for resolving oversales once an aircraft has been boarded through escalating incentives to passengers to encourage voluntary rebooking; and require an air carrier, to the extent practicable, to resolve issues related to overselling a flight before boarding the flight. DOT shall consider providing exceptions in such regulations for a medical emergency or a circumstance that poses a threat to the safety of the flight.
Special Counsel Independence Protection Act

To limit the removal of a special counsel, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Counsel Independence Protection Act 2. Limitation on removal of special counsel (a) In general A special counsel appointed by the Attorney General, or any other official appointed by the Attorney General who exercises a similar degree of independence from the normal Department of Justice chain of command, may only be removed if the Attorney General files an action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and files a contemporaneous notice of the action with the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives. (b) Requirement Any action filed under subsection (a) shall be heard and determined by a court of 3 judges in accordance with the provisions of section 2284 of title 28, United States Code, and any appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court. (c) Removal for cause A special counsel or other appointed official described in subsection (a) may be removed only after the court has issued an order finding misconduct, dereliction of duty, incapacity, conflict of interest, or other good cause, including violation of policies of the Department of Justice.

Summary: Special Counsel Independence Protection Act This bill sets forth requirements and limitations with respect to the removal from office of a special counsel appointed by the Attorney General, or of another official appointed by the Attorney General who exercises a similar degree of independence from the Department of Justice (DOJ) chain of command. Specifically, a special counsel or other appointed individual may be removed only if: (1) the Attorney General files an action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and files a contemporaneous notice of the action with Congress; and (2) the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issues an order finding misconduct, dereliction of duty, incapacity, conflict of interest, or other good cause, including violation of DOJ policies.
Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act

To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to adjust limitations on certain Farm Service Agency guaranteed and direct loans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act 2. Farm loan funding reform (a) Limitations on amount of farm ownership loans Section 305(a)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1925(a)(2) (1) by striking $300,000 $600,000 (2) by striking $700,000 $2,500,000 (3) by striking 2000 2017 (b) Limitations on amount of operating loans Section 313(a)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1943(a)(1) (1) by striking $300,000 $600,000 (2) by striking $700,000 $2,500,000 (3) by striking 2000 2017

Summary: Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to increase the amount of unpaid debt permitted per borrower under Department of Agriculture farm ownership and operating loans.
Plum Island Conservation Act

To amend certain appropriations Acts to repeal the requirement directing the Administrator of General Services to sell Federal property and assets that support the operations of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in Plum Island, New York. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Plum Island Conservation Act 2. Repeal of requirement to sell certain Federal property in Plum Island, New York (a) Repeal of requirement in Public Law 110–329 Section 540 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 (division D of Public Law 110–329 (b) Repeal of requirement in Public Law 112–74 Section 538 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012 ( 6 U.S.C. 190 Public Law 112–74

Summary: Plum Island Conservation Act This bill amends the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 to repeal provisions requiring the sale of federal property and assets supporting the Department of Homeland Security's Plum Island Animal Disease Center in New York.
Special Counsel Integrity Act

To ensure independent investigations by allowing judicial review of the removal of a special counsel, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Counsel Integrity Act 2. Limitation on removal of special counsel (a) In general A special counsel appointed under Department of Justice regulations may be disciplined or removed from office only by the personal action of an Attorney General who has been confirmed by the Senate, or, if the Attorney General is recused from the matter, the most senior Department of Justice official who has been confirmed by the Senate and is not recused from the matter. (b) Cause for removal A special counsel appointed under Department of Justice regulations may only be removed for misconduct, dereliction of duty, incapacity, conflict of interest, or other good cause, including violation of policies of the Department of Justice. (c) Notice of removal The Attorney General, or other Department of Justice official described in subsection (a), as the case may be, shall inform the special counsel in writing of the specific reason for the removal. (d) Review (1) In general An individual removed under subsection (b) may file an action in accordance with paragraph (2) that the removal was in violation of this section. (2) Requirements An action filed under this subsection shall be heard and determined by a court of 3 judges not later than 14 days after the date on which the action is filed in accordance with the provisions of section 2284 of title 28, United States Code, and any appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court. (3) Reinstatement If a court determines that an individual was removed from a position in violation of this section, the individual shall be immediately reinstated to the position of special counsel. (e) Effective date This Act shall apply to any special counsel appointed on or after May 17, 2017.

Summary: Special Counsel Integrity Act This bill sets forth requirements and limitations with respect to the discipline or removal from office of a special counsel appointed under Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations. Specifically, a special counsel may be disciplined or removed only by the personal action of an Attorney General who has been confirmed by the Senate. If the Attorney General is recused from the matter, then a special counsel may be disciplined or removed by the most senior DOJ official who has been confirmed by the Senate and is not recused from the matter. A special counsel: (1) may only be removed for misconduct, dereliction of duty, incapacity, conflict of interest, or other good cause, including violation of DOJ policies; (2) must be informed in writing of the specific reason for the removal; and (3) may file an action for judicial review of the removal.
A bill to revise the boundaries of a John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit in Topsail, North Carolina.

To revise the boundaries of a John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit in Topsail, North Carolina. 1. Correction to map (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall make such corrections to the map described in subsection (b) as are necessary to exclude lots from Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit L06 in North Topsail Beach that are serviced by infrastructure (as described in section 4(g)(1)(B) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(g)(1)(B) (b) Map described The map referred to in subsection (a) is a map that— (1) is included in a set of maps as part of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Digital Mapping Pilot Project entitled John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (2) relates to unit L06 of the Coastal Barrier Resources System.

Summary: This bill modifies certain boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit located in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina.
American Liberty Restoration Act

To restore Americans’ individual liberty by striking the Federal mandate to purchase insurance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Liberty Restoration Act 2. Restoring individual liberty (a) Repeal of requirement To maintain minimum essential coverage (1) In general The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking chapter 48 (and the item related to such chapter in the table of chapters). (2) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016. (b) Repeal of reporting of health insurance coverage (1) In general Part III of subchapter A of chapter 61 (2) Conforming amendment Subsection (c) of section 1502 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is repealed. (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to calendar years beginning after December 31, 2016.

Summary: American Liberty Restoration Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the requirement for individuals to be covered by a health insurance plan that provides at least minimum essential coverage (commonly referred to as the individual mandate) and related reporting requirements regarding health insurance coverage.
American Job Protection Act

To protect American job creation by striking the Federal mandate on employers to offer health insurance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Job Protection Act 2. Protect job creation (a) Repeal of shared responsibility payment for employers regarding health coverage (1) In general Chapter 43 (2) Conforming amendment Section 1513 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by striking subsection (c). (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to months after December 31, 2016. (b) Repeal of reporting of employer health insurance coverage (1) In general Subpart D of part III of subchapter A of chapter 61 (2) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to periods beginning after December 31, 2016.

Summary: American Job Protection Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the requirement for certain large employers to offer full-time employees and their dependents minimum essential health insurance coverage under an employer-sponsored health plan (commonly referred to as the employer mandate) and related reporting requirements regarding employer-provided health insurance coverage.
Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017 2. Unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft (a) In general Chapter 2 (1) in section 31— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) by redesignating paragraph (10) as paragraph (11); and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) Unmanned aircraft The term unmanned aircraft Public Law 112–95 49 U.S.C. 40101 ; and (B) in subsection (b), by inserting airport appliance (2) by inserting after section 39A the following: 39B. Unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft (a) Offense It shall be unlawful to operate an unmanned aircraft and, in so doing, knowingly or recklessly interfering with, or disrupting the operation of, an aircraft or other airborne vehicle carrying 1 or more occupants operating in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States, in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants. (b) Penalty (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), a person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both. (2) Serious bodily injury or death Any person who attempts to cause, or knowingly or recklessly causes, serious bodily injury or death while violating subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both. (c) Operation of unmanned aircraft in close proximity to airports (1) In general The operation of an unmanned aircraft, including an operation covered by section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–95 49 U.S.C. 40101 (A) the operator of the unmanned aircraft received prior authorization for the operation from the air traffic control tower at the airport; or (B) the operation is the result of a circumstance, such as a malfunction, that could not have been reasonably foreseen or prevented by the operator. (2) Runway exclusion zone defined In this subsection, the term runway exclusion zone (A) centered on the centerline of a runway of an airport; and (B) the length of which extends parallel to the runway’s centerline to points that are 1 statute mile from each end of the runway and the width of which is ½ statute mile. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 2 section 39A 39B. Unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft. .

Summary: Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly or recklessly operate an unmanned aircraft that interferes with or disrupts an aircraft or airborne vehicle carrying at least one occupant in U.S. airspace. It imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term, or both—on a violator. The prohibition includes the unauthorized operation of an unmanned aircraft within an airport's runway exclusion zone (i.e., defined area of controlled airspace around an active runway) unless the operation is the result of an unforeseeable circumstance (e.g., a malfunction).
Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2017

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend authorities relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2017 2. Extension of authorities relating to homeless veterans (a) Extension of authority for homeless veterans reintegration programs Section 2021(e)(1)(F) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 2017 2018 (b) Extension of authority for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children reintegration program Section 2021A(f)(1) of such title is amended by striking 2017 2018 (c) Extension of authority To provide referral and counseling services for certain veterans at risk of homelessness Section 2023(d) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2017 September 30, 2018 (d) Extension of authority for treatment and rehabilitation services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans (1) General treatment Section 2031(b) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2017 September 30, 2018 (2) Additional services at certain locations Section 2033(d) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2017 September 30, 2018 (e) Extension of authority To provide housing assistance for homeless veterans Section 2041(c) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2017 September 30, 2018 (f) Extension of authority To provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-Income veteran families in permanent housing Section 2044(e)(1)(E) of such title is amended by striking 2017 2018 (g) Extension of authority for grant program for homeless veterans with special needs Section 2061(d)(1) of such title is amended by striking 2017 2018 (h) Extension of authority for the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans Section 2066(d) of such title is amended by striking December 31, 2017 December 31, 2018

Summary: Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2017 This bill extends through FY2018 authority for the following Department of Veterans Affairs programs: homeless veterans reintegration programs, the homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children reintegration program, referral and counseling services for certain veterans at risk of homelessness, treatment and rehabilitation services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans, housing assistance for homeless veterans, financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, and the grant program for homeless veterans with special needs. The bill extends through December 31, 2018, authority for the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans.
A bill for the relief of Marco Antonio Reyes.

For the relief of Marco Antonio Reyes. 1. Permanent resident status for Marco Antonio Reyes (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Marco Antonio Reyes enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Marco Antonio Reyes shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for the issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Marco Antonio Reyes, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Marco Antonio Reyes under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Marco Antonio Reyes under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation Committee on the Budget of the Senate

Summary: Provides for the relief of Marco Antonio Reyes.