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Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act

To amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act 2. Reauthorization Section 502(c) of the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 ( Public Law 105–312 2017 2023.

Summary: Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act This bill amends the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to reauthorize through FY2023 the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network and the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Grants Assistance Program.
Volunteer Pilot Protection Act of 2017

To prevent the Federal Aviation Administration’s Aircraft Registry Office from closing during a Government shutdown. 1. Aircraft Registry Office The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall designate employees at the Aircraft Registry Office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as excepted employees in the event of a shutdown or emergency furlough to ensure that the office remains open for the duration of the lapse in Federal Government appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Summary: This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to designate employees at the FAA Aircraft Registry Office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as excepted employees in the event of a government shutdown or emergency furlough to ensure that it remains open for the duration of the lapse in federal government appropriations to the FAA.
A bill to approve the 2010 Compact Review Agreement with Palau, and for other purposes.

To approve the 2010 Compact Review Agreement with Palau, and for other purposes. 1. Agreement supplemental to Compact of Free Association with Palau (a) Approval of agreement supplemental to compact The Compact Review Agreement and appendices signed by the United States and the Republic of Palau on September 3, 2010, in connection with section 432 of the Compact of Free Association with Palau ( Public Law 99–658 48 U.S.C. 1931 Agreement (b) Status of prior year payments Amounts provided to the Government of Palau by the Government of the United States in fiscal years 2011 through 2017 shall also be considered as funding to implement the Agreement. (c) Extension of effective date Section 105(f)(1)(B)(ix) of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 ( 48 U.S.C. 1921d(f)(1)(B)(ix) 2009 2024

Summary: This bill approves the Compact Review Agreement and appendices signed by the United States and the Republic of Palau on September 3, 2010, in connection with the Compact of Free Association with Palau, with the funding schedule therein to be modified by the parties to the agreement as necessary. Amounts provided to Palau by the United States in FY2011-FY2017 shall be considered as funding to implement the agreement. The Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 is amended to extend through FY2024 eligibility for appropriations and grants for specified education assistance and for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
A bill to reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program.

To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program. 1. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program reauthorized Section 507(d)(2) of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 302101 and each of fiscal years 2018 through 2024. April 25, 2018 Reported without amendment

Summary: This bill amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to reauthorize for FY2018-FY2024 the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program.
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017

To reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017 2. Reauthorization of diesel emissions reduction program Section 797(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16137(a) 2016 2022 3. Recognizing differences in diesel vehicle, engine, equipment, and fleet use (a) National grant, rebate, and loan programs Section 792(c)(4)(D) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16132(c)(4)(D) , recognizing differences in typical vehicle, engine, equipment, and fleet use throughout the United States (b) State grant, rebate, and loan programs Section 793(b)(1) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16133(b)(1) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (D) the recognition, for purposes of implementing this section, of differences in typical vehicle, engine, equipment, and fleet use throughout the United States, including expected useful life; and . 4. Reallocation of unused State funds Section 793(c)(2)(C) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16133(c)(2)(C) to each remaining this paragraph to carry out section 792 September 13, 2017 Reported without amendment

Summary: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017 This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize through FY2022 a diesel emissions reduction program. The program authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide grants, rebates, or loans for reducing diesel emissions from certain diesel vehicles or fleets by retrofitting or replacing their engines. The bill modifies requirements governing how the EPA must prioritize projects when providing grants, rebates, and loans. Specifically, the EPA must recognize differences in how vehicles, engines, equipment, and fleets are used across the country as it prioritizes projects that include certified engine configurations, verified technologies, or emerging technologies that have a long expected useful life. Under current law, the EPA must use a certain percentage of the funds made available for the program to support state administered programs for reducing diesel emissions. If a state does not quality for funds, then the funds for the unqualified state must be reallocated to qualified states. This bill requires the funds for the unqualified state to be reallocated to the national diesel emissions reduction program.
Commercial Flight Courtesy Act of 2017

To prohibit cell phone voice communications during passenger flights. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commercial Flight Courtesy Act of 2017 2. Prohibition on cell phone voice communications during passenger flights (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 417 41725. Prohibition on certain cell phone voice communications (a) Prohibition The Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations— (1) to prohibit an individual on an aircraft from engaging in voice communications using a mobile communications device during a flight of that aircraft in scheduled passenger interstate air transportation or intrastate air transportation; and (2) that exempt from the prohibition described in paragraph (1)— (A) any member of the flight crew on duty on an aircraft; and (B) any Federal law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Flight The term flight (2) Mobile communications device (A) In general The term mobile communications device (B) Limitation The term mobile communications device . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 417 section 41724 41725. Prohibition on certain cell phone voice communications. .

Summary: Commercial Flight Courtesy Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue regulations prohibiting an individual on an aircraft from engaging in voice communications using a mobile device during a flight in scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation. DOT must exempt from the prohibition: (1) members of the flight crew on duty on an aircraft, and (2) federal law enforcement officers acting in an official capacity.
Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Restructuring Act of 2017

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish within the Office of the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs the position of Chief Information Officer of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Restructuring Act of 2017 2. Establishment of position of Chief Information Officer of Veterans Health Administration (a) In general Section 7306(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (10) as paragraph (11); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following new paragraph (10): (10) The Chief Information Officer of the Veterans Health Administration, who shall— (A) serve in a full-time capacity at the Central Office of the Department; and (B) be responsible to, and report directly to, the Under Secretary for Health on all matters regarding the procurement, acquisition, and management of information technology systems and services for the Veterans Health Administration. . (b) Initial appointment Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall appoint an individual to serve as the Chief Information Officer of the Veterans Health Administration under section 7306(a)(10) of title 38, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a).

Summary: Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Restructuring Act of 2017 This bill establishes in the Office of the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the position of Chief Information Officer of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), who shall: (1) serve at the Central Office of the VA; and (2) be responsible for, and report to the Under Secretary on, all matters regarding the procurement, acquisition, and management of information technology systems and services for the VHA.
Strengthening the Addiction Treatment Workforce Act

To allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate certain substance use disorder treatment facilities as eligible for National Health Service Corps service. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening the Addiction Treatment Workforce Act 2. Substance use disorder treatment facilities Section 332(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254e(a)(2) (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ; and (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (E) a substance use disorder treatment facility that— (i) provides treatment for substance use disorders through, at a minimum, outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment using drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration, other evidence-based ambulatory services, or residential treatment services; (ii) provides other evidence-based opioid addiction treatment and recovery services; (iii) is primarily engaged in serving individuals living with, or in recovery from, substance use disorders; and (iv) has any license, certification, or accreditation required by the State. .

Summary: Strengthening the Addiction Treatment Workforce Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to include substance use disorder treatment facilities as medical facilities that may be designated as health professional shortage areas by the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill specifies the services that such a facility must provide to be eligible.
Energy Storage Goals and Demonstration Projects Act

To amend the United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish new goals for the Department of Energy relating to energy storage and to carry out certain demonstration projects relating to energy storage. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Storage Goals and Demonstration Projects Act 2. Goals of the Department of Energy relating to energy storage competitiveness The United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17231 (1) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: (d) Coordination; research goals (1) Coordination In carrying out the activities under this section, the Secretary shall coordinate the activities with— (A) appropriate Federal agencies, including the Department of Transportation and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and (B) to advance the development of commercially viable energy storage systems, members of private industry. (2) Research goals The Secretary shall— (A) establish subgoals for the program established under subsection (c) that support the conduct of demonstration projects under subsection (i)(5); and (B) align specific activities carried out under the program established under subsection (c) with priorities identified through direct consultations between— (i) the Department; (ii) national laboratories; (iii) traditional end-users, such as electric utilities; and (iv) potential end-users of new generations of energy storage systems. ; and (2) in subsection (i), by adding at the end the following: (5) Phase 2 of grid-scale energy storage demonstration projects (A) In general Not later than September 30, 2028, as part of the program established under subsection (c), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, enter into agreements to carry out not fewer than 3 grid-scale energy storage demonstration projects. (B) Objectives Each demonstration project carried out under subparagraph (A) shall be designed— (i) to demonstrate that grid-scale energy storage technologies can be commercially deployed; (ii) to be deployed at an installed energy capital cost of less than $100 per kWh; (iii) to have a minimum of 1 full charge and discharge cycle per day; and (iv) to have a lifetime of at least 5,000 cycles of discharge at full output. .

Summary: Energy Storage Goals and Demonstration Projects Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish new goals for its energy storage program and enter into agreements to carry out at least three grid-scale energy storage demonstration projects. (The energy storage program supports the ability of the United States to remain globally competitive in energy storage systems for electric drive vehicles, stationary applications, and electricity transmission and distribution.)
Sanctity of Human Life Act

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sanctity of Human Life Act 2. Declaration In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, including Congress’ power under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress’ power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States— (1) the Congress declares that— (A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; and (B) the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency, at which time every human being shall have all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, each State, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing in its respective jurisdictions. 3. Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization The term fertilization (2) Cloning The term cloning (3) Human; human being The terms human human being

Summary: Sanctity of Human Life Act This bill declares that: (1) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human and is a person's most fundamental right; (2) each human life begins with fertilization, cloning, or its equivalent, at which time every human has all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (3) Congress, each state, the District of Columbia, and each U.S. territory have the authority to protect all human lives.
Reverse Mass Incarceration Act of 2017

To establish a grant program to incentivize States to reduce prison populations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reverse Mass Incarceration Act of 2017 2. Grant program (a) In general Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Street Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3711 MM State prison population reduction grant program 3031. Grant program (a) In general The Attorney General may make grants to States to assist States in reducing crime rates and incarcerations. (b) Eligibility A State shall be eligible to receive a grant under this section if the State demonstrates that, during the 3-year period preceding the application for a grant under this section— (1) the total number of individuals incarcerated in correctional or detention facilities in the State was reduced by not less than 7 percent; and (2) the rate of crime within the State did not increase by more than 3 percent. (c) Application An eligible State seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application in such form and manner and at such time as the Attorney General requires, which shall include a clear methodology based on population size and other factors. (d) Use of grant funds A grant awarded under this section shall be used by a State to implement evidence-based programs designed to reduce crime rates and incarcerations. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 1001(a) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3793(a) (28) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part MM $2,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2027. .

Summary: Reverse Mass Incarceration Act of 2017 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program for states to implement evidence-based programs designed to reduce crime rates and incarcerations.
Marketplace Certainty Act

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to improve cost sharing subsidies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Marketplace Certainty Act 2. Enhancements for reduced cost sharing (a) Modification of amount (1) In general Section 1402(c)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended to read as follows: (2) Additional reduction The Secretary shall establish procedures under which the issuer of a qualified health plan to which this section applies shall further reduce cost-sharing under the plan in a manner sufficient to— (A) in the case of an eligible insured whose household income is not less than 100 percent but not more than 200 percent of the poverty line for a family of the size involved, increase the plan’s share of the total allowed costs of benefits provided under the plan to 95 percent of such costs; (B) in the case of an eligible insured whose household income is more than 200 percent but not more than 300 percent of the poverty line for a family of the size involved, increase the plan’s share of the total allowed costs of benefits provided under the plan to 90 percent of such costs; and (C) in the case of an eligible insured whose household income is more than 300 percent but not more than 400 percent of the poverty line for a family of the size involved, increase the plan’s share of the total allowed costs of benefits provided under the plan to 85 percent of such costs. . (2) Conforming amendment Clause (i) of section 1402(c)(1)(B) of such Act is amended to read as follows: (i) In general The Secretary shall ensure the reduction under this paragraph shall not result in an increase in the plan’s share of the total allowed costs of benefits provided under the plan above— (I) 95 percent in the case of an eligible insured described in paragraph (2)(A); (II) 90 percent in the case of an eligible insured described in paragraph (2)(B); and (III) 85 percent in the case of an eligible insured described in paragraph (2)(C). . (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to plan years beginning after December 31, 2017. (b) Funding Section 1402 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Funding Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary for payments under this section. .

Summary: Marketplace Certainty Act This bill expands eligibility for additional cost-sharing reductions that apply to certain enrollees of qualified health plans.
Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act 2. Financial Stability Oversight Council Section 111(c) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5321(c) (4) Term of independent member Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if a successor to the independent member of the Council serving under subsection (b)(1)(J) is not appointed and confirmed by the end of the term of service of such member, such member may continue to serve until the earlier of— (A) 18 months after the date on which the term of service ends; or (B) the date on which a successor to such member is appointed and confirmed. .

Summary: Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act This bill amends the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member with insurance expertise of the Financial Stability Oversight Council to allow the current member to continue to serve in the event of a delay in the naming of a successor by the end of the member's six-year term. In such a case, the independent member may continue to serve until 18 months after the end of the term or until a successor is confirmed, whichever is earlier.
Preventing Civilian Casualties in Military Operations Act of 2017

To require reports on civilian casualties in connection with United States military operations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Civilian Casualties in Military Operations Act of 2017 2. Annual report on civilian casualties in connection with United States military operations (a) Annual report required Not later than May 1 each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on civilian casualties caused as a result of United States military operations during the preceding year. (b) Elements Each report under subsection (a) shall set forth the following: (1) A list of all the United States military operations during the year covered by such report that were confirmed to have resulted in civilian casualties. (2) For each military operation listed pursuant to paragraph (1), the following: (A) The date. (B) The location. (C) The type of operation. (D) The confirmed number of civilian casualties. (c) Form Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Sunset The requirement to submit a report under subsection (a) shall expire on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Congressional defense committees defined In this section, the term congressional defense committees

Summary: Preventing Civilian Casualties in Military Operations Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Defense to report annually to the congressional defense committees on civilian casualties caused as a result of U. S. military operations during the preceding year.