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To revise the quorum requirement for the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

To revise the quorum requirement for the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. 1. Revision of quorum requirement for the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (a) In general Section 3(c)(6) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 ( 12 U.S.C. 635a(c)(6) at least three members the lesser of 3 members or the number of members holding office on the Board (b) Conforming repeal Public Law 106–46 ( 12 U.S.C. 635a

Summary: This bill amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to revise the quorum requirement for the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States to require the lesser of three members or the number of members holding office on the board (currently, at least three members) for there to be a quorum.
To designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes.

To designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes. 1. Designation of devils tower (a) In general The mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, located at 44°35′26″N, by 104°42′55″W, and the area located at 44°35′21″N, by 104°41′48″W, shall be known and designated as Devils Tower (b) References Any reference in any law, map, regulation, order, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the mountain and area described in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to Devils Tower April 11, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill declares that the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming shall be known and designated as "Devils Tower."
2020 American Census Investment Act

Making appropriations for the Bureau of the Census for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 2020 American Census Investment Act 2. Appropriations for the Bureau of the Census The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018: Bureau of the Census Current Surveys and Programs For necessary expenses for collecting, compiling, analyzing, preparing and publishing statistics, provided for by law, $300,000,000: Provided Provided further Period censuses and programs (Including transfer of funds) For necessary expenses for collecting, compiling, analyzing, preparing and publishing statistics for periodic censuses and programs provided for by law, $1,635,000,000: Provided Provided further Department of Commerce—Office of Inspector General Provided further

Summary: 2020 American Census Investment Act This bill provides FY2018 appropriations to the Bureau of the Census, including: (1) $300 million for Current Surveys and Programs, and (2) $1.635 billion for Period Censuses and Programs.
Food Bank Assistance Act of 2017

To amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 relating to the distribution of food; and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Food Bank Assistance Act of 2017 2. Food Distribution Under the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (a) Amendment The 1st sentence of section 204(a)(1) of the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 ( 7 U.S.C. 7508(a)(1) and donated wild game , donated wild game, and any other donated foods (b) Appropriation There is hereby appropriated $100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years that begins on or after the effective date of this Act, to carry out section 204(a)(1) of the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 ( 7 U.S.C. 7508(a)(1) 3. Availability of commodities for the emergency food assistance program Section 27(a)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2036(a)(2) (1) in subparagraph (C) by striking 2018 2017 (2) in subparagraph (D)— (A) by striking through 2018 and 2017 (B) in clause (i) by adding and (C) in clause (ii) by adding and (D) by striking clauses (iii) and (iv), and (3) by amending subparagraph (E) to read as follows: (E) (i) for fiscal year 2018, $500,000,000; and (ii) for each subsequent fiscal year, the amount specified in clause (i) adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section 3(u)(4) to reflect changes between June 30, 2016, and June 30 of the immediately preceding fiscal year. . 4. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Food Bank Assistance Act of 2017 This bill amends the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 and the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide additional funding to the Department of Agriculture for carrying out the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). (TEFAP helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans, including the elderly, by providing them with emergency food and nutrition assistance. The program provides food and administrative funds to states to supplement the diets of these groups.)
Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2017

To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2017 2. Expansion of Federal firearm licensee multiple sales reporting requirement to all firearms Section 923(g)(3)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking pistols, or revolvers, or any combination of pistols and revolvers totalling two or more, firearms

Summary: Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to broaden existing reporting requirements with respect to multiple sales or dispositions of certain firearms to an unlicensed person within five business days. Under current law, the reporting requirement applies to multiple sales or dispositions of pistols, revolvers, or any combination of pistols and revolvers. This bill makes the reporting requirement applicable to multiple sales or dispositions of any firearms.
Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2017

To take certain land located in San Diego County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2017 2. Transfer of land in trust for the Pala Band of Mission Indians (a) Transfer and administration (1) Transfer of lands into trust If, not later than ___ days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe transfers title to the land described in subsection (b) to the United States, the Secretary shall take that land into trust for the benefit of the Tribe. (2) Administration The land transferred under paragraph (1) shall be part of the Pala Indian Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian tribe. (b) Legal description of lands transferred The land referred to in subsection (a)(1) is the approximately 700 acres of land located in San Diego County, California, and generally described as ____ on the map titled ______ and dated _______. (c) Rules of construction Nothing in this Act shall— (1) enlarge, impair, or otherwise affect any right or claim of the Tribe to any land or interest in land that is in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) affect any water right of the Tribe in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; or (3) terminate or limit any access in any way to any right-of-way or right-of-use issued, granted, or permitted before the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Restricted use of transferred lands The Tribe may not conduct, on the land taken into trust for the Tribe pursuant to this Act, gaming activities— (1) as a matter of claimed inherent authority; or (2) under any Federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 (e) Definitions For the purposes of this section: (1) Secretary The term Secretary (2) Tribe The term Tribe

Summary: Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of the Interior to take land in San Diego County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, if the tribe transfers title to that land to the United States. The land is made part of the Pala Indian Reservation. No gaming may be conducted on the land.
Ensuring the Safety of Our Military Aviators Act of 2017

A bill to limit the construction or alterations of wind turbines near a military airbase or military airfield. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring the Safety of Our Military Aviators Act of 2017 2. Prohibition of certain wind turbine projects Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any determination by the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Defense shall not approve any application for the construction or alteration of a wind turbine if such turbine is proposed to be constructed or altered within 25 miles of a military airbase or military airfield.

Summary: Ensuring the Safety of Our Military Aviators Act of 2017 This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from approving any application for the construction or alteration of a wind turbine that is proposed to be constructed or altered within 25 miles of a military airbase or military airfield.
Beneficiary Travel Act of 2017

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress annual reports on beneficiary travel, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Beneficiary Travel Act of 2017 2. Annual reports on beneficiary travel (a) Annual report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on payments or allowances made for beneficiary travel under section 111 of title 38, United States Code. Each such report shall include, with respect to the period covered by the report, the following: (1) The total amount of such payments or allowances per State (based on the destination of the travel). (2) For each State, whether the total amount identified under paragraph (1) has been increased or decreased as compared to the total amount identified in the preceding report, including the amount of such increase or decrease. (b) Use of any savings If the Secretary determines under subsection (a)(2) that the total amount of payments or allowances made for beneficiary travel under section 111 of title 38, United States Code, with respect to a State has decreased, the Secretary shall transfer an amount equal to the amount of the decrease from the account of the Department of Veterans Affairs from which such payments or allowances are made to the Veterans Choice Fund established by section 802 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 38 U.S.C. 1701 (c) State defined In this section, the term State

Summary: Beneficiary Travel Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to report annually on the total payments and allowances made for beneficiary travel per state and the amount of any increase or decrease in such amounts from the previous year. Savings resulting from any decrease shall be transferred to the Veterans Choice Fund.
National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act

To reauthorize the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act 2. Reauthorization of National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 (a) Reauthorization (1) In general Section 9(a) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31h(a) 2018 2023 (2) Conforming amendment Section 4(b)(1) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31c(b)(1) Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act (b) Geologic mapping advisory committee Section 5(a)(3) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31d(a)(3) Associate Director for Geology Associate Director for Core Science Systems (c) Clerical amendments Section 3 of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31b (1) in paragraph (4), by striking section 6(d)(3) section 4(d)(3) (2) in paragraph (5), by striking section 6(d)(1) section 4(d)(1) (3) in paragraph (9), by striking section 6(d)(2) section 4(d)(2) January 12, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act This bill amends the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 to: (1) reauthorize such Act through FY2023, and (2) provide for the Associate Director for Core Science Systems to replace the Associate Director for Geology as the chairperson of the geologic mapping advisory committee.
Mid-Mississippi Conservation, Recreation and Development Act of 2017

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to issue to the Pat Harrison Waterway District a long-term special use permit to develop approximately 8,307 acres of National Forest System land within the Bienville National Forests in Mississippi, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mid-Mississippi Conservation, Recreation and Development Act of 2017 2. Long-term special use authorization to the Pat Harrison Waterway District (a) Long-Term special Use Authorization The Secretary of Agriculture shall issue to the Pat Harrison Waterway District, a long-term special use permit to develop approximately 8,307 acres of National Forest System land within the Bienville National Forests of Mississippi identified as Oakohay/Little Oakohay Lake, Smith County, Mississippi Mid-Mississippi Conservation, Recreation and Development (b) Survey If determined by the Secretary of Agriculture to be necessary, the exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land shall be determined by a survey approved by the Secretary. (c) Use of land As a condition of the long-term special use permit under subsection (a), the Pat Harrison Waterway District shall use the land covered under subsection (a) only for public purposes consistent with the laws of the State of Mississippi.

Summary: Mid-Mississippi Conservation, Recreation and Development Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to issue to the Pat Harrison Waterway District a long-term special use permit to develop approximately 8,307 acres of specified National Forest System land within the Bienville National Forests of Mississippi for public purposes only.
DOE Loan Guarantee Program Repeal Act

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal certain loan guarantee programs of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DOE Loan Guarantee Program Repeal Act 2. Repeal of loan guarantee programs (a) Repeal Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16511 (b) Rescission (1) Initial rescission On the date of enactment of this Act, any amounts made available to carry out title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (as in effect on the date before the date of enactment of this Act), that are not required to pay possible claims on loan guarantees made under such title before the date of enactment of this Act, are rescinded. (2) Rescission of remaining amounts On the date on which all outstanding loans guaranteed under such title have been repaid in full, any remaining amounts made available to carry out such title are rescinded. (c) Management (1) In general Notwithstanding subsection (a), the terms and conditions of any loan guarantee made before the date of enactment of this Act under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (as in effect on the date before the date of enactment of this Act) shall continue to apply, and the Secretary of Energy shall ensure rigorous continued management and oversight of each such outstanding loan, until each such loan is repaid in full. (2) Report Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that includes, for each such outstanding loan, an assessment of— (A) market risk exposure and revenue contracts; (B) technology, construction, and operations risk; and (C) risk of default.

Summary: DOE Loan Guarantee Program Repeal Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to issue loan guarantees for innovative energy projects. The bill rescinds funds that are not required to pay possible claims on outstanding loan guarantees.
VA Fairness in Hiring Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the non-applicability of non-Department of Veterans Affairs covenants not to compete to the appointment of certain Veterans Health Administration personnel. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Fairness in Hiring Act 2. Non-applicability of non-Department of Veterans Affairs covenants not to compete to appointment of Veterans Health Administration personnel (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 74 7413. Effect of non-Department covenants not to compete (a) Non-Applicability Except as provided in subsection (b), in the case of an individual who is an applicant for appointment to a position in the Veterans Health Administration described in section 7401 of this title, any covenant not to compete into which the individual has entered with a non-Department facility or employer shall have no force or effect with respect to the appointment of the individual to such a position. (b) Termination of Department employment In the case of an individual who is appointed to such a position in the Veterans Health Administration who has entered into a covenant not to compete that is rendered non-applicable pursuant to subsection (a), if the individual’s employment at the Veterans Health Administration is terminated for any reason before the specified period of time in such covenant, then such covenant shall apply with respect to that individual for the period beginning on the date of the termination of the individual’s employment at the Veterans Health Administration and ending on the last day of such specified period of time. (c) Covenant not To compete In this section, the term covenant not to compete (1) between an employee and employer that restricts such employee from performing— (A) any work for another employer for a specified period of time; (B) any work in a specified geographical area; or (C) work for another employer that is similar to such employee's work for the employer included as a party to the agreement; and (2) that is entered into after the date of enactment of this Act. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7412 the following new item: 7413. Effect of non-Department covenants not to compete. .

Summary: VA Fairness in Hiring Act This bill provides that a covenant not to compete entered into by an individual with a non-Department of Veterans Affairs facility or employer shall have no force or effect with respect to the appointment of such individual to certain health care positions in the Veterans Health Administration.
Locality Pay Equity Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the number of local wage areas allowable within a General Schedule pay locality. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Locality Pay Equity Act 2. Limiting the number of local wage areas defined within a General Schedule pay locality (a) Local wage area limitation Section 5343(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i), by striking (but such are employed) (2) in paragraph (4), by striking and (3) in paragraph (5), by striking the period after Islands ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (6) the Office of Personnel Management shall define not more than 1 local wage area within a pay locality, except that this paragraph shall not apply to the pay locality designated as Rest of United States . (b) Pay locality defined Section 5342(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period after employee ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) pay locality . 3. Regulations The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe any regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act, including regulations to ensure that the enactment of this Act shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay payable to any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee (as defined by section 5342(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code). 4. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect at the start of the first full pay period beginning at least 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Locality Pay Equity Act This bill: (1) prohibits the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from defining more than one local wage area for prevailing rate employees within a pay locality, except with respect to the pay locality designated as "Rest of United States"; and (2) requires the OPM to ensure that this bill shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay for any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee.
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2017

To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2017 2. Transportation of horses Section 80502 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c), by striking This section does not Subsections (a) and (b) shall not (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Transportation of horses (1) Prohibition No person may transport, or cause to be transported, a horse from a place in a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States through or to a place in another State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of each other. (2) Motor vehicle defined In this subsection, the term motor vehicle (A) means a vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and manufactured primarily for use on public highways; and (B) does not include a vehicle operated exclusively on a rail or rails. ; and (4) in subsection (e), as redesignated— (A) by striking A rail carrier (1) In general A rail carrier ; (B) by striking this section subsection (a) or (b) (C) by striking On learning (2) Transportation of horses in multilevel trailer (A) Civil penalty A person that knowingly violates subsection (d) is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of at least $100, but not more than $500, for each violation. A separate violation of subsection (d) occurs for each horse that is transported, or caused to be transported, in violation of subsection (d). (B) Relationship to other laws The penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in addition to any penalty or remedy available under any other law or common law. (3) Civil action On learning .

Summary: Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2017 This bill prohibits a person from transporting a horse in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle (except a vehicle operated exclusively on rail or rails) containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. The bill prescribes civil penalties for knowing violations of such prohibition.