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Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2017

To permanently reauthorize the Rio Puerco Management Committee and the Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 2. Termination of Rio Puerco Management Committee Section 401(b) of division I of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333 3. Reauthorization of the Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program Section 401(e) of division I of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333 for the 10 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 for fiscal year 2017 and each fiscal year thereafter

Summary: Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act This bill amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to reauthorize the Rio Puerco Management Committee and the Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program for 10 years from this bill's enactment. Both the committee and the program address the protection and restoration of the Rio Puerco Watershed in New Mexico.
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code for Swanzey, New Hampshire.

To require the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code for Swanzey, New Hampshire. 1. Single, unique ZIP code for Swanzey, New Hampshire Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Service shall designate a single, unique ZIP code applicable to the area encompassing only Swanzey, New Hampshire, in its entirety.

Summary: This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code applicable to the area encompassing only Swanzey, New Hampshire.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

To prevent unfair double taxation by ensuring that the deduction for State and local taxes is not reduced, suspended, or eliminated. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2. Preventing reduction, suspension, or elimination of the deduction for State and local taxes Notwithstanding any other law or any subsequent Act, the deduction allowed pursuant to section 164

Summary: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act This bill specifies that the tax deduction for certain state, local, and foreign taxes may not be reduced, suspended, or eliminated in any manner.
Domenic's Law

To provide for the discharge of parent borrower liability if a student on whose behalf a parent has received certain student loans becomes disabled. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as Domenic’s Law 2. Repayment of loans to parents 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: Domenic's Law The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise the Federal Family Education Loan Program. Specifically, the bill requires 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.
A bill to exclude power supply circuits, drivers, and devices to be connected to, and power, light-emitting diodes or organic light-emitting diodes providing illumination or ceiling fans using direct current motors from energy conservation standards for external power supplies.

To exclude power supply circuits, drivers, and devices designed to be connected to, and power, light-emitting diodes or organic light-emitting diodes providing illumination or ceiling fans using direct current motors from energy conservation standards for external power supplies. 1. Application of energy conservation standards to certain external power supplies (a) Definition of external power supply Section 321(36)(A) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6291(36)(A) (1) by striking the subparagraph designation and all that follows through The term (A) External power supply (i) In general The term ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (ii) Exclusion The term external power supply (I) light-emitting diodes providing illumination; (II) organic light-emitting diodes providing illumination; or (III) ceiling fans using direct current motors. . (b) Standards for lighting power supply circuits (1) Definition Section 340(2)(B) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6311(2)(B) (v) electric lights and lighting power supply circuits; . (2) Energy conservation standard for certain equipment Section 342 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6313 (g) Lighting power supply circuits If the Secretary, acting pursuant to section 341(b), includes as a covered equipment solid state lighting power supply circuits, drivers, or devices described in section 321(36)(A)(ii), the Secretary may prescribe under this part, not earlier than 1 year after the date on which a test procedure has been prescribed, an energy conservation standard for such equipment. . (c) Technical corrections (1) Section 321(6)(B) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6291(6)(B) (19) (20) (2) Section 324 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6294 (19) (20) (3) Section 325(l) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6295(l) paragraph (19) paragraph (20) May 24, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to exclude from energy conservation standards for external power supplies any power supply circuit, driver, or device designed to power light-emitting diodes (commonly known as LEDs) or to power ceiling fans using direct current motors. The Department of Energy may prescribe new energy conservation standards for that equipment no earlier than one year after the date on which a test procedure has been prescribed.
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2017

To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2017 2. Addition of Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Section 302(a)(1)(B) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(1)(B) (1) by inserting Rhode Island, States of (2) by inserting Rhode Island, except North Carolina, (3) by striking 21 23 (4) by striking 13 14

Summary: Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2017 This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increase Council membership from 21 to 23 members. The Council is not given authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island.
Pension Priority Act

To amend title 11, United States Code, to prioritize certain pension claims in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pension Priority Act 2. Priorities (a) In general Section 507(a) of title 11, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (8) through (10) as paragraphs (9) through (11), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following: (8) Eighth, allowed unsecured claims (not otherwise subject to higher priority)— (A) resulting from the termination of an employee pension benefit plan covered under section 4 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1003 (B) for withdrawal liability determined under part 1 of subtitle E of title IV of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 1381 (C) for awards pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (g) of section 502 of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 1132(g)(2) (D) for delinquent contributions described in section 515 of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 1145 (E) for other obligations owed to an employee pension benefit plan (if the plan is covered under section 4 of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 1003 (F) for other obligations owed to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. . (b) Technical and conforming amendments Title 11, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 502(i), by striking 507(a)(8) 507(a)(9) (2) in section 503(b)(1)(B)(i), by striking 507(a)(8) 507(a)(9) (3) in section 523(a)(1)(A), by striking 507(a)(8) 507(a)(9) (4) in section 726(b), by striking (9), or (10) (9), (10), or (11) (5) in section 1123(a)(1), by striking 507(a)(8) 507(a)(9) (6) in section 1328(a)(2), by striking 507(a)(8)(C) 507(a)(9)(C) 3. Modification of plan confirmation Section 1129(a)(9) of title 11, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; and (3) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D).

Summary: Pension Priority Act This bill amends the federal bankruptcy code to add a new category of unsecured priority claims in bankruptcy proceedings. Specifically, it gives eighth priority to certain claims related to an employer pension plan.
HBCU Capital Financing Improvement Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify certain provisions relating to the capital financing of historically Black colleges and universities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HBCU Capital Financing Improvement Act 2. Bond insurance Section 343 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1066b (1) by striking an escrow account a bond insurance fund (2) by striking the escrow account the bond insurance fund (3) by striking such escrow account such bond insurance fund 3. Strengthening technical assistance Paragraph (9) of section 345 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1066d (9) may, directly or by grant or contract, provide financial counseling and technical assistance to eligible institutions to prepare the institutions to qualify, apply for, and maintain a capital improvement loan, including a loan under this part; and . 4. HBCU Capital Financing Advisory Board Paragraph (2) of section 347(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1066f(c) (2) Report On an annual basis, the Advisory Board shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees a report on the status of the historically Black colleges and universities described in paragraph (1)(A). That report shall also include— (A) an overview of all loans in the capital financing program, including the most recent loans awarded in the fiscal year in which the report is submitted; and (B) administrative and legislative recommendations, as needed, for addressing the issues related to construction financing facing historically Black colleges and universities. .

Summary: HBCU Capital Financing Improvement Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify the HBCU Capital Financing Program, which guarantees low-cost private loans to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to finance infrastructure repairs, maintenance, and construction. It replaces statutory references to "escrow account" with "bond insurance fund." The bill authorizes the Department of Education to provide financial counseling that prepares an eligible HBCU to qualify for, apply for, and maintain a capital improvement loan. It revises and expands reporting requirements for the HBCU Capital Financing Advisory Board.
Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2017

To reauthorize the Global Food Security Act of 2016 for 5 additional years. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2017 2. Authorization of appropriations (a) Assistance To implement the Global Food Security Strategy Section 6(b) of the Global Food Security Act of 2016 ( 22 U.S.C. 9305(b) fiscal years 2017 and 2018 fiscal years 2017 through 2023 (b) Emergency Food Security Program Section 492(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2292a(a) fiscal years 2017 and 2018 fiscal years 2017 through 2023 3. Global Food Security Strategy Implementation Reports Section 8(a) of the Global Food Security Act of 2016 ( 22 U.S.C. 9307(a) (1) by striking Not later than 1 year and 2 years During each of the first 7 years (2) by striking for 2017 and 2018 at the end of the reporting period May 22, 2018 Reported without amendment

Summary: Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Global Food Security Act of 2016 to: (1) extend through FY2023 the program to carry out those portions of the global food security strategy that relate to the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development, and (2) expand requirements for reporting by the President regarding strategy implementation. The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended to extend through FY2023 the assistance program for international disaster relief and rehabilitation, including the set-aside for the emergency food security program.
Mitigating METH Act

To make improvements to the account for the State response to the opioid abuse crisis to improve tribal health. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mitigating the Methamphetamine Epidemic and Promoting Tribal Health Act Mitigating METH Act 2. Account for the State response to the opioid abuse crisis Section 1003 of the 21st Century Cures Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290ee–3 (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting and Tribal State (B) in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), by striking $500,000,000 $525,000,000 (C) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting and Tribal State (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking State response to the opioid state and tribal response to the opioid (ii) in the first sentence, by inserting and Indian tribes and Tribal organizations (as the terms ‘Indian tribes’ and ‘tribal organizations’ are defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act) grants to States (iii) in the second sentence, by inserting and Tribes States (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (I) by inserting , Tribe, or Tribal organization to a State (II) by inserting or Tribal by the State (III) by inserting or by a Tribe or Tribal organization et seq.) (ii) in subparagraph (A), by inserting and Tribal State (iii) in subparagraph (E), by inserting or Tribe as the State (C) by adding at the end the following: (3) Other substances A State or Indian tribe may use grants awarded under this section for prevention and treatment of the use of other substances such as methamphetamine, if the use of such other substances is determined by the State or tribe to have a substantial public health impact on the State or tribe. ; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting , Tribe, or tribal organization A State

Summary: Mitigating the Methamphetamine Epidemic and Promoting Tribal Health Act or the Mitigating METH Act This bill amends the 21st Century Cures Act to make Indian tribes eligible for funding under the opioid grant program for states. In addition, the bill expands the grant program to allow states and tribes to use grants for the prevention and treatment of the use of other substances, such as methamphetamine, that have a substantial public health impact on states or tribes.
A bill to amend the Revised Statutes to grant State attorneys general the ability to issue subpoenas to investigate suspected violations of State laws that are applicable to national banks.

To amend the Revised Statutes to grant State attorneys general the ability to issue subpoenas to investigate suspected violations of State laws that are applicable to national banks. 1. Visitorial powers The sixth undesignated paragraph of section 5240 of the Revised Statutes ( 12 U.S.C. 484 (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A)— (i) lawfully authorized State auditors and examiners may, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to a bank, review its records solely to ensure compliance with applicable State unclaimed property or escheat laws upon reasonable cause to believe that the bank has failed to comply with such laws; and (ii) an attorney general (or other chief law enforcement officer) of a State may issue subpoenas or administer oversight and examination to national banks or officers of national banks based upon reasonable cause to believe that the national bank or an officer of a national bank has failed to comply with applicable State laws. .

Summary: This bill allows state attorneys general, with reasonable cause, to issue subpoenas or administer oversight to investigate national banks for state law compliance.
Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017

To provide for the compensation of Federal employees affected by lapses in appropriations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017 2. Compensation for Federal employees affected by a lapse in appropriations Section 1341 of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking An officer Except as specified in this subchapter or any other provision of law, an officer (2) by adding at the end the following: (c) (1) In this subsection— (A) the term covered lapse in appropriations (B) the term excepted employee (2) Each Federal employee furloughed as a result of a covered lapse in appropriations shall be paid for the period of the lapse in appropriations, and each excepted employee who is required to perform work during a covered lapse in appropriations shall be paid for such work, at the employee's standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after the lapse in appropriations ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. (3) During a covered lapse in appropriations, each excepted employee who is required to perform work shall be entitled to use leave under chapter 63 . January 3, 2018 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires federal employees furloughed or required to work during a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after December 22, 2017, to be compensated for the period of the lapse on the earliest date possible after the lapse ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations may use leave.
A bill to require the delisting of Mexican gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 on a determination that the subspecies has been sufficiently recovered in the United States.

To require the delisting of Mexican gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 on a determination that the subspecies has been sufficiently recovered in the United States. 1. Delisting of Mexican gray wolves (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Director The term Director (2) Mexican gray wolf (A) In general The term Mexican gray wolf (B) Inclusion The term Mexican gray wolf (b) Requirement Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), effective beginning on the date on which the Director makes a positive determination under subsection (c)— (1) the Mexican gray wolf shall no longer be included on any list of endangered species, threatened species, or experimental populations under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 (2) management of the Mexican gray wolf shall be assumed by each State in which the Mexican gray wolf is present, effective beginning on the date of the determination. (c) Determination by Director (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall determine whether a population of not fewer than 100 Mexican gray wolves in a 5,000-square-mile area within the historic range of the Mexican gray wolf has been established, as described in the Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan of 1982 prepared by the Mexican Wolf Recovery Team (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1982. Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 103 pp.). (2) Standards and procedures A determination under paragraph (1) shall be made in accordance with applicable standards and procedures used by the Director in determining the status of a species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531

Summary: This bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to determine whether a population of at least 100 Mexican gray wolves in a 5,000-square-mile area within the historic range of the Mexican gray wolf has been established, as described in the Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan of 1982. The term Mexican gray wolf includes any gray wolf that the USFWS determines will take the place of, or correspond with, the Mexican gray wolf. If the USFWS makes a determination that the population has been established, then: (1) the Mexican gray wolf shall be excluded from a list of endangered species, threatened species, or experimental populations under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; and (2) the management of the Mexican gray wolf must be assumed by each state in which the wolf is present.
Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017

To ensure that small business providers of broadband Internet access service can devote resources to broadband deployment rather than compliance with cumbersome regulatory requirements, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 2. Small business exemption (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term appropriate congressional committees (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (2) the term broadband Internet access service (3) the term Commission (4) the term small business (b) Exception for small businesses The enhancements to the transparency rule of the Commission under section 8.3 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, as described in paragraphs 162 through 184 of the Report and Order on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and Order of the Commission with regard to protecting and promoting the open Internet (adopted by the Commission on February 26, 2015) (FCC 15–24), shall not apply to any small business. (c) Sunset Subsection (b) shall not have any force or effect after the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (d) Report by FCC Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the recommendations of the Commission, and data supporting those recommendations, regarding whether— (1) the exception provided under subsection (b) should be made permanent; and (2) the definition of the term small business

Summary: Small Business Broadband Deployment Act 2017 This bill exempts for five years any small business broadband Internet access service provider with no more than 250,000 subscribers from the enhancements to the transparency rule of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under which any person engaged in the provision of broadband Internet access service must disclose publicly accurate information regarding the network management practices, performance, and commercial terms of its broadband Internet access services sufficient for: consumers to make informed choices regarding their use; and content, application, service, and device providers to develop, market, and maintain Internet offerings. The FCC shall report to specified congressional committees, within 180 days after enactment of this bill, its recommendations (together with supporting data) on whether: this exception should be made permanent, and the definition of "small business" for these purposes should be modified.