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Veterans' Education Equity Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the calculation of the amount of the monthly housing stipend payable under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on the location of the campus where classes are attended. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Education Equity Act 2. Calculation of monthly housing stipend under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program based on location of campus where classes are attended (a) In general Section 3313(c)(1)(B)(i)(I) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking the institution of higher learning at which the individual is enrolled the campus of the institution of higher learning where the individual physically participates in a majority of classes (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to initial enrollment in a program of education on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Veterans' Education Equity Act This bill provides that the monthly housing allowance under the Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 educational assistance program shall be based on the location of the campus where an individual physically participates in a majority of classes rather than the location of the institution of higher learning at which an individual is enrolled.
FILM Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the special expensing rules for certain film, television, and live theatrical productions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Facilitating Investments in Local Markets Act of 2017 FILM Act of 2017 2. Extension of special expensing rules for certain film, television, and live theatrical productions (a) In general Section 181(g) December 31, 2016 December 31, 2018 (b) Effective dates (1) In general The amendments made by this section apply to productions commencing after December 31, 2016. (2) Commencement For purposes of paragraph (1), the date on which a qualified live theatrical production commences is the date of the first public performance of such production for a paying audience.

Summary: Facilitating Investments in Local Markets Act of 2017 or the FILM Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2018 provisions that allow the expensing of the costs of qualified film, television, and live theatrical productions.
Separation of Government and President's Financial Interests Act

To prohibit Federal employees from taking certain acts affecting a financial interest of the President, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Separation of Government and President’s Financial Interests Act 2. Acts affecting a certain financial interests (a) In general Section 208 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading by striking a personal financial interest certain financial interests (2) by striking or any person any person (3) by inserting , or the President prospective employment (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any act described in section 208 of title 18, United States Code, taken by an officer or employee after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 11 208. Acts affecting certain financial interests. .

Summary: Separation of Government and President's Financial Interests Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to broaden the scope of an existing conflict-of-interest restriction on federal executive branch officials. Current law prohibits a federal executive branch official from personally and substantially participating in a government matter in which that official (or an immediate family member, business partner, or associated organization of that individual) has a financial interest. This bill broadens the scope of the provision to also prohibit an executive branch official from personally and substantially participating in a government matter in which the President has a financial interest.
Safeguarding Government from Foreign Corruption Act

To expressly provide for the extraterritorial application of the Federal bribery and illegal gratuity statute to the President and other covered officials. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding Government from Foreign Corruption Act 2. Affirming the application of the Federal bribery and illegal gratuity statute to persons residing and to acts occurring abroad Section 201 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) A person, regardless of the country of his or her citizenship, may be convicted under this section of an offense committed by his or her own conduct or the conduct of another for which he or she is legally accountable if— (1) either the conduct that is an element of the offense or the result that is such an element occurs within the United States; (2) conduct occurring outside the United States is sufficient under the law of the United States to constitute an attempt to commit an offense within the United States; or (3) conduct occurring outside the United States is sufficient under the law of the United States to constitute a conspiracy to commit an offense within the United States and an overt act in furtherance of such conspiracy occurs within the United States. . 3. Violations A violation of this Act shall constitute a high crime and misdemeanor for the purposes of article II, section 4 of the Constitution of the United States.

Summary: Safeguarding Government from Foreign Corruption Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to specify that a person, regardless of the country of his or her citizenship, may be convicted of an offense involving bribery of public officials based on conduct occurring outside the United States, in certain circumstances. A violation of this bill constitutes a high crime and misdemeanor under the U.S. Constitution.
J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017

To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017 2. Extension (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 (b) Obligation for payment of annual charges Any obligation of a licensee for a project described in subsection (a) for the payment of annual charges under section 10(e) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 803(e) (c) Reinstatement of license; effective date for extension (1) Reinstatement If the time period required for commencement of construction of a project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license for such project, effective as of the date of the expiration of the license. (2) Effective date for extension If the Commission reinstates a license under paragraph (1) for a project, the first extension authorized under subsection (a) with respect to such project shall take effect on the effective date of such reinstatement under paragraph (1). June 12, 2017 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017 (Sec. 2)This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Red River Lock and Dam No. 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Projects located on the Red River in Louisiana. The licensee is not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences. FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
To amend chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, to improve access to motor vehicle information, and for other purposes.

To amend chapter 301 1. Improved access to motor vehicle information (a) Amendment Subchapter II of chapter 301 section 30117 30117A. Motor vehicle information made available to owners and potential purchasers (a) Motor vehicle information The Secretary of Transportation may require that each manufacturer of a motor vehicle provide the following information, with regard to a specific vehicle identification number: (1) Each original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part name included within such vehicle, a description of each such part, each part number (including any superceded and successor OEM part number), any other part identification number (such as a serial number) and distinguishing marking of each such part, and the software of each such part (if applicable). (2) Build sheet information. (3) Additional information as determined by the Secretary. (b) Information made available to owners and potential purchasers (1) Website access Each manufacturer of a motor vehicle shall provide access to the information described under subsection (a), in a standardized format, through a website to the owner of the motor vehicle and any potential purchaser of the motor vehicle (and to any designated agent of any such owner or potential purchaser). The website shall also be searchable electronically with batch access to the information described under subsection (a), in a standardized format. (2) Compliance The Secretary shall determine and ensure compliance with this paragraph. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of chapters for chapter 301 section 30117 30117A. Motor vehicle information made available to purchaser. . (c) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect with regard to any motor vehicle sold on or after November 1, 2000. (d) Effective date This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill allows the Department of Transportation (DOT) to require that each motor vehicle manufacturer provide the following information, with regard to a specific vehicle identification number: each original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part name included within the vehicle, including a description, number (including any superceded and successor OEM part number), any other part identification number (such as a serial number) and distinguishing marking, and software of each part; build sheet information; and additional information as determined by DOT. Each motor vehicle manufacturer shall provide access to such information on a website to the motor vehicle owner and any potential purchaser of the motor vehicle.
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017

To prohibit the sale of shark parts, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017 2. Prohibition on sale of shark parts (a) Prohibition Except as provided in section 3, no person shall possess, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any shark part or product containing any shark part. (b) Penalty For purposes of section 308(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1858(a) 16 U.S.C. 1857 3. Exemption for traditional fisheries, education, and science Section 2 shall not apply with respect to possession of a shark part that was taken lawfully under a State, territorial, or Federal license or permit to take or land sharks, if the shark part is separated from the shark in a manner consistent with the license or permit and is— (1) destroyed or discarded; (2) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with State or territorial law; or (3) used solely for display or research purposes by a museum, college, or university, or other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct noncommercial scientific research. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Shark The term shark (2) shark part The term shark part 5. State authority Nothing in this Act affects any right of a State or territory of the United States to adopt or enforce any regulation or standard that is more stringent than a regulation or standard in effect under this Act.

Summary: Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark parts or any product containing shark parts.A person may possess a shark part that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent the removal of the rental cap for durable medical equipment under the Medicare program with respect to speech generating devices. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017 2. Making permanent the removal of the rental cap for durable medical equipment under Medicare with respect to speech generating devices Section 1834(a)(2)(A)(iv) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(a)(2)(A)(iv) and before October 1, 2018, December 18, 2017 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce December 18, 2017 The Committee on Ways and Means

Summary: Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to make permanent the elimination of a specified payment cap under the Medicare program with respect to speech generating devices.
GRAD Act of 2017

To facilitate the expedited review of applications of aliens applying for admission to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act who are coming to the United States to participate in a program under which they will receive graduate medical education or training, require the Secretary of State to provide relevant Foreign Service officers with training regarding such aliens, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grant Residency for Additional Doctors Act of 2017 GRAD Act of 2017 2. Expedited review of certain J–1 visas and training for Foreign Service officers (a) Expedited review Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of State whose sole responsibility during the months of March, April, May, June, and any other period of time as determined appropriate by the Secretary, shall be to facilitate the expedited review of applications of aliens applying for admission to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J) (b) Training Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall provide to relevant Foreign Service officers training related to medical graduates and medical graduate programs in the countries in which such officers are serving. Such training shall be part of the training provided to such officers under section 701 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 ( 22 U.S.C. 4021

Summary: Grant Residency for Additional Doctors Act of 2017 or the GRAD Act of 2017 This bill directs the Secretary of State to: designate a Department of State officer or employee whose sole responsibility during the months of March, April, May, June, and any other period of time determined by the Secretary, shall be to facilitate the expedited review of J-visa applications of aliens applying for U.S. admission to participate in a graduate medical education or training program; and provide appropriate Foreign Service officers with training related to medical graduates and medical graduate programs in the countries in which they are serving.
Seismic Moratorium Act

To establish a moratorium on oil and gas-related seismic activities off the coastline of the State of Florida, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Seismic Moratorium Act 2. Moratorium on oil and gas-related seismic activities in the exclusive economic zone off the coastline of the State of Florida (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person may conduct geological or geophysical activities (as those terms are described in the final programmatic environmental impact statement of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management entitled Atlantic OCS Proposed Geological and Geophysical Activities, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Planning Areas (b) Termination of moratorium The moratorium described in subsection (a) shall only be terminated if the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration determines that the reasonably foreseeable impacts of the geological or geophysical activities described in subsection (a) to individuals or populations of marine mammals, sea turtles, or fish are minimal.

Summary: Seismic Moratorium Act This bill prohibits conducting geological or geophysical activities in support of oil or gas exploration and development in any area located within a specified exclusive economic zone located off the coastline of Florida. This moratorium shall only be terminated if the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration determines that the reasonably foreseeable impacts of such activities are minimal to individuals or populations of marine mammals, sea turtles, or fish. These geological and geophysical activities are described in the final programmatic environmental impact statement of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management entitled "Atlantic OCS Proposed Geological and Geophysical Activities, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Planning Areas," which was completed in February 2014.
Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2017

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a refundable adoption tax credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2017 2. Refundable adoption tax credit (a) Credit made refundable The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by redesignating section 23 as section 36C; and (2) by moving section 36C (as so redesignated) from subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 to the location immediately before section 37 in subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1. (b) Conforming Amendments (1) Section 25(e)(1)(C) of such Code is amended by striking sections 23, 25D, and 1400C sections 25D and 1400C (2) Section 36C of such Code, as so redesignated, is amended— (A) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by striking (determined without regard to subsection (c)) (B) by striking subsection (c); and (C) by redesignating subsections (d) through (i) as subsections (c) through (h), respectively. (3) Section 137 of such Code is amended— (A) in subsection (d), by striking section 23(d) section 36C(c) (B) in subsection (e), by striking subsections (e), (f), and (g) of section 23 subsections (d), (e), and (f) of section 36C (4) Section 1016(a)(26) is amended by striking 23(g) 36C(f) (5) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting 36C, 168(k)(4) (6) The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code of 1986 is amended by striking the item relating to section 23. (7) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, as amended by this Act, is amended by inserting 36C, 36B, (8) The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 Sec. 36C. Adoption expenses. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.

Summary: Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make the tax credit for adoption expenses refundable.
Expanding Veterans' Access to Choice Act

To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to clarify the distance requirement with respect to determining the eligibility of veterans to receive hospital care and medical services from non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Veterans’ Access to Choice Act 2. Clarification of distance and referral requirements under the Veterans Choice Program Subsection (b)(2) of section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 38 U.S.C. 1701 (1) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking ; or (2) in subparagraph (D)(ii)(II)(dd), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) resides within 40 miles (as calculated based on distance traveled) of a medical facility of the Department, including a community-based outpatient clinic, but— (i) the Secretary is unable to assign a full-time primary care physician to the veteran at any such facility within such distance; or (ii) no such facility within such distance provides the hospital care or medical treatment the veteran needs. .

Summary: Expanding Veterans' Access to Choice Act This bill amends the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to provide that a veteran who lives within 40 miles (calculated on distance traveled) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility, including a community-based outpatient clinic, remains eligible to receive Veterans Choice program services through an approved private health care center if: (1) the VA cannot assign a full-time primary care physician to the veteran at any VA facility within such distance, or (2) no VA facility within such distance provides the needed hospital care or medical treatment.
Defunding United Nations Act of 2017

To prohibit United States voluntary contributions to the regular budget of the United Nations or any United Nations agency, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defunding United Nations Act of 2017 2. Prohibition on United States voluntary contributions to the United Nations and United Nations agencies (a) In general No funds made available to any Federal department or agency may be used to make United States voluntary contributions to the regular budget of the United Nations or any United Nations agency. (b) Effective date Subsection (a) applies with respect to funds made available for fiscal year 2017 and subsequent fiscal years.

Summary: Defunding United Nations Act of 2017 This bill prohibits funds made available to any federal agency for FY2017 and subsequent fiscal years from being used to make U.S. voluntary contributions to the regular budget of the United Nations or any U.N. agency.