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SEC. 2. PROCEDURES TO REDUCE IMPROPER CLAIMS OF 
EARNED INCOME CREDIT. 
(a) CLARIFICATION REGARDING DETERMINATION OF 
SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME WHICH IS TREATED
AS 
EARNED INCOME.—Section 32(c)(2)(B) of such Code is 
amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of clause (v), by 
striking the period at the end of clause (vi) and inserting 
‘‘, and’’, and by adding at the end the following new 
clause: 
‘‘(vii) in determining the taxpayer’s 
net earnings from self-employment under 
subparagraph (A)(ii) there shall not fail to 
be taken into account any deduction which 
is allowable to the taxpayer under this sub-
title.’’. 
(b) REQUIRED QUARTERLY REPORTING OF WAGES 
OF EMPLOYEES.—Section 6011 of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new subsection: 
‘‘(i) EMPLOYER REPORTING OF WAGES.—Every per-
son required to deduct and withhold from an employee a 
tax under section 3101 or 3402 shall include on each re-
turn or statement submitted with respect to such taxes, 
the name and address of such employee and the amount 
of wages for such employee on which such tax was with-
held.’’. 
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(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the 
date of the enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 3. CERTAIN INCOME DISALLOWED FOR PURPOSES OF 
THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. 
(a) SUBSTANTIATION REQUIREMENT.—Section 32 of 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding 
at the end the following new subsection: 
‘‘(n) INCONSISTENT INCOME REPORTING.—If the 
earned income of a taxpayer claimed on a return for pur-
poses of this section is not substantiated by statements 
or returns under section 6051, 6052, 6041(a), or 6050(w) 
with respect to such taxpayer, the Secretary may require 
such taxpayer to provide books and records to substantiate 
such income, including for the purpose of preventing 
fraud.’’. 
(b) EXCLUSION
OF UNSUBSTANTIATED AMOUNT 
FROM EARNED INCOME.—Paragraph (2) of section 32(c) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by add-
ing at the end the following new subparagraph: 
‘‘(C) EXCLUSION.—In the case of a tax-
payer with respect to which there is an incon-
sistency described in subsection (n) who fails to 
substantiate such inconsistency to the satisfac-
tion of the Secretary, the term ‘earned income’ 
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shall not include amounts to the extent of such 
inconsistency.’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the 
date of the enactment of this Act. 
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I 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4234 
To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to authorize college 
and career counseling for homeless children and youths. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 2, 2017 
Mr. RENACCI (for himself, Mr. KILMER, Mr. STIVERS, and Mr. MOULTON) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Edu-
cation and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 
Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
tion of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to 
authorize college and career counseling for homeless chil-
dren and youths. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Preparing Homeless 
Youth for Education and Employment Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING FOR HOME-
LESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH. 
Section 723(d) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless As-
sistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11433(d)) is amended by adding 
at the end the following: 
‘‘(17) The provision of in-person dropout pre-
vention and college and career counseling services to 
homeless children and youths, which may include 
counseling related to employability skills, the credits 
needed to graduate and pursue higher education, the 
financial aid and scholarship processes, or explo-
ration of postsecondary education opportunities.’’. 
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days after publication of the annual Country Reports on 
Terrorism referred to in subsection (b), submit to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representa-
tives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Sen-
ate a classified annex. 
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(C) the ‘‘Foreign Military Financing Pro-
gram’’ account under section 23 of the Arms 
Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763); and 
(D) any other monetary or physical assist-
ance. 
(e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This Act shall take effect 
upon the date of the submission to Congress of the report 
required under section 406 of the Foreign Relations Au-
thorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991, that is re-
quired to be submitted by March 31, 2018. 
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is feasible, then the Secretary shall offer a wind 
lease sale for the outer Continental Shelf off the 
coast of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mar-
iana Islands as soon as practicable, but not later 
than one year after the date of the enactment of 
this section. 
‘‘(e) WIND LEASE SALE OFF COAST OF HAWAII.— 
‘‘(1) STUDY
ON
FEASIBILITY
OF
CONDUCTING 
WIND LEASE SALES OFF COAST OF THE STATE OF HA-
WAII.— 
‘‘(A) STUDY.—The Secretary, in consulta-
tion with the Secretary of Defense, shall conduct 
a study on the feasibility of conducting wind 
lease sales for the outer Continental Shelf off the 
coast of the State of Hawaii. 
‘‘(B) SUBMISSION OF RESULTS.—Not later 
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of 
this section, the Secretary shall submit to Con-
gress the results of the study conducted under 
subparagraph (A). 
‘‘(2) WIND LEASE SALES CONDITIONAL UPON RE-
SULTS OF STUDY.—If the study required under para-
graph (1)(A) concludes that a wind lease sale for the 
outer Continental Shelf off the coast of the State of 
Hawaii is feasible, then the Secretary shall offer a 
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ity under section 44(a)(1)(A) of the Mineral Leasing 
Act. 
‘‘(2) AMOUNT.—The amount of the fees collected 
under paragraph (1) shall be— 
‘‘(A) $700 for each lease or unit or 
communitization agreement with no active or in-
active wells, but with surface use, disturbance or 
reclamation; 
‘‘(B) $1,225 for each lease or unit or 
communitization agreement with 1 to 10 wells, 
with any combination of active or inactive wells; 
‘‘(C) $4,900 for each lease or unit or 
communitization agreement with 11 to 50 wells, 
with any combination of active or inactive wells; 
and 
‘‘(D) $9,800 for each lease or unit or 
communitization agreement with more than 50 
wells, with any combination of active or inactive 
wells. 
‘‘(3) ONSHORE ENERGY SAFETY FUND.—There is 
established in the Treasury a fund, to be known as the 
‘Onshore Energy Safety Fund’ (referred to in this 
subsection as the ‘Fund’), into which shall be depos-
ited all amounts collected as fees under paragraph (1) 
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the provider enters into the Veterans Care Agree-
ment does not exceed— 
‘‘(A) $5,000,000 (as adjusted in a manner 
similar to amounts adjusted pursuant to section 
5312 of this title), in the case of a provider 
that furnishes homemaker or home health aide 
services; or 
‘‘(B) $2,000,000 (as so adjusted), in the 
case of any other provider. 
‘‘(2) The provider is not a network provider and 
does not otherwise provide hospital care, medical 
services, or extended care services to patients pursu-
ant to a contract entered into with the Department. 
‘‘(3) The provider is— 
‘‘(A) a provider of services that has en-
rolled and entered into a provider agreement 
under section 1866(a) of the Social Security 
Act (42 U.S.C. 1395cc(a)); 
‘‘(B) a physician or supplier that has en-
rolled and entered into a participation agree-
ment under section 1842(h) of such Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395u(h)); 
‘‘(C) a provider of items and services re-
ceiving payment under a State plan under title 
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(B) READJUSTMENT
COUNSELING.—Sec-
tion 1712A(e)(1) of such title is amended by 
striking 
‘‘(under 
sections 
1703(a)(2) 
and 
1710(a)(1)(B) of this title)’’ and inserting 
‘‘(under the VA Care in the Community Pro-
gram)’’. 
(C) DEATH IN DEPARTMENT FACILITY.— 
Section 2303(a)(2)(B)(i) of such title is amend-
ed by striking ‘‘in accordance with section 1703 
of this title’’ and inserting ‘‘under the VA Care 
in the Community Program’’. 
(D) MEDICARE PROVIDER AGREEMENTS.— 
Section 1866(a)(1)(L) of the Social Security 
Act (42 U.S.C. 1395cc(a)(1)(L)) is amended— 
(i) by striking ‘‘under section 1703 of 
title 38’’ and inserting ‘‘under the VA 
Care in the Community Program (as de-
fined in section 1701(12) of title 38, 
United States Code)’’; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘such section’’ and in-
serting ‘‘such program’’. 
(b) REPEAL
OF AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
FOR 
SCARCE MEDICAL SPECIALISTS.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Section 7409 of title 38, 
United States Code, is repealed. 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6847 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the limitation 
on the deduction by individuals of certain State and local taxes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 
Mr. MALINOWSKI (for himself, Ms. PORTER, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. 
CASTEN, Mr. JONES, and Mr. LIEU) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently 
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi-
sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify 
the limitation on the deduction by individuals of certain 
State and local taxes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Supporting Americans 
with Lower Taxes Act’’ or as the ‘‘SALT Act’’. 
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‘‘(D) the Attorney General has approved the 
transfer under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986. 
‘‘(3)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this 
chapter, except for section 923(m), the Attorney General 
may implement this subsection with regulations. 
‘‘(B) Regulations promulgated under this paragraph 
may not include any provision requiring licensees to facili-
tate transfers in accordance with paragraph (2)(A). 
‘‘(C) Regulations promulgated under this paragraph 
may not include any provision requiring persons not li-
censed under this chapter to keep records of background 
checks or firearms transfers. 
‘‘(D) Regulations promulgated under this paragraph 
may not include any provision placing a cap on the fee 
licensees may charge to facilitate transfers in accordance 
with paragraph (2)(A). 
‘‘(4) For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘gun 
show or event’— 
‘‘(A) means any event at which 75 or more fire-
arms are offered or exhibited for sale, exchange, or 
transfer, if 1 or more of the firearms has been 
shipped or transported in, or otherwise affects, inter-
state or foreign commerce; and 
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(3) UPDATES.—The Commission shall ensure 
that the consumer education materials required 
under paragraph (1) are updated on a regular basis. 
(4) WEBSITE.—The Commission shall include 
the consumer education materials developed under 
paragraph (1) on its website. 
(c) GAO REPORT ON COMBATING THE FRAUDULENT 
PROVISION
OF MISLEADING
OR INACCURATE CALLER 
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General of 
the United States shall conduct a study of the ac-
tions the Commission and the Federal Trade Com-
mission have taken to combat the fraudulent provi-
sion of misleading or inaccurate caller identification 
information, and the additional measures that could 
be taken to combat such activity. 
(2) 
REQUIRED
CONSIDERATIONS.—In 
con-
ducting the study under paragraph (1), the Comp-
troller General shall examine— 
(A) trends in the types of scams that rely 
on misleading or inaccurate caller identification 
information; 
(B) previous and current enforcement ac-
tions by the Commission and the Federal Trade 
Commission to combat the practices prohibited
by section 227(e)(1) of the Communications Act 
of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 227(e)(1)); 
(C) current efforts by industry groups and 
other entities to develop technical standards to 
deter or prevent the fraudulent provision of 
misleading or inaccurate caller identification in-
formation, and how such standards may help 
combat the current and future provision of mis-
leading or inaccurate caller identification infor-
mation; and 
(D) whether there are additional actions 
the Commission, the Federal Trade Commis-
sion, and Congress should take to combat the 
fraudulent provision of misleading or inaccurate 
caller identification information. 
(3) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller 
General shall submit to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Trans-
portation of the Senate a report on the findings of 
the study under paragraph (1), including any rec-
ommendations regarding combating the fraudulent 
provision of misleading or inaccurate caller identi-
fication information.
(d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this sec-
tion, or the amendments made by this section, shall be 
construed to modify, limit, or otherwise affect any rule or 
order adopted by the Commission in connection with— 
(1) the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 
1991 (Public Law 102–243; 105 Stat. 2394) or the 
amendments made by that Act; or 
(2) the CAN–SPAM Act of 2003 (15 U.S.C. 
7701 et seq.). 
(e) COMMISSION DEFINED.—In this section, the term 
‘‘Commission’’ means the Federal Communications Com-
mission. 
Passed the House of Representatives January 23, 
2017. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 423 
AN ACT 
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ex-
pand and clarify the prohibition on provision of 
misleading or inaccurate caller identification in-
formation, and for other purposes.
121 
SEC. 488. FLUROXPYR TECHNICAL. 
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting 
in numerical sequence the following new heading: 
‘‘ 
9902.05.94 
2-Octanyl [(4-amino-3,5- 
dichloro-6-fluoro-2- 
pyridinyl)oxy]acetate 
(Fluroxypyr-meptyl) (CAS 
No. 81406–37–3) (provided 
for in subheading 
2933.39.25) ...........................
1.6% 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2020
’’. 
SEC. 489. ARYLEX TECHNICAL HERBICIDE. 
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting 
in numerical sequence the following new heading: 
‘‘ 
9902.05.95 
Methyl 4-amino-3-chloro-6- 
(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3- 
methoxyphenyl)-2- 
pyridinecarboxylate 
(Halauxifen-methyl) (CAS 
No. 943831–98–9) (provided 
for in subheading 
2933.39.25) ...........................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2020
’’. 
SEC. 490. MEPIQUAT CHLORIDE. 
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting 
in numerical sequence the following new heading: 
‘‘ 
9902.05.96 
1,1-Dimethylpiperidinium 
chloride (Mepiquat chloride) 
(CAS No. 24307–26–4) (pro-
vided for in subheading 
2933.39.27) ...........................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2020
’’. 
SEC. 491. IMIDACLOPRID. 
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting 
in numerical sequence the following new heading: 
‘‘ 
9902.05.97 
N-[1-[(6-Chloropyridin-3- 
yl)methyl]-4,5- 
dihydroimidazol-2- 
yl]nitramide (Imidacloprid) 
(CAS No. 138261–41–3) 
(provided for in subheading 
2933.39.27) ...........................
4.3% 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2020
’’.
(d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this sec-
tion, or the amendments made by this section, shall be 
construed to modify, limit, or otherwise affect any rule or 
order adopted by the Commission in connection with— 
(1) the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 
1991 (Public Law 102–243; 105 Stat. 2394) or the 
amendments made by that Act; or 
(2) the CAN–SPAM Act of 2003 (15 U.S.C. 
7701 et seq.). 
(e) COMMISSION DEFINED.—In this section, the term 
‘‘Commission’’ means the Federal Communications Com-
mission. 
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122 
SEC. 492. SALTIDIN. 
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting 
in numerical sequence the following new heading: 
‘‘ 
9902.05.98 
1-Methylpropyl 2-(2-hydroxy-
ethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate 
(CAS No.119515–38–7) (pro-
vided for in subheading 
2933.39.27) ...........................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2020
’’. 
SEC. 493. ACETAMIPRID TECHNICAL. 
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting 
in numerical sequence the following new heading: 
‘‘ 
9902.05.99 
(E)-N1-[(6-Chloro-3-pyr-
idyl)methyl]-N2-cyano-N1- 
methyl-acetamidine 
(Acetamiprid) (CAS No. 
135410–20–7) (provided for 
in subheading 2933.39.27) ...
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2020
’’. 
SEC. 494. 2-CHLORO-6-TRICHLOROMETHYL PYRIDINE. 
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting 
in numerical sequence the following new heading: 
‘‘ 
9902.06.01 
2-Chloro-6- 
(trichloromethyl)pyridine 
(CAS No. 1929–82–4) (pro-
vided for in subheading 
2933.39.27) ...........................
0.6% 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2020
’’. 
SEC. 495. COPPER 1-OXIDOPYRIDINE-2-THIONE. 
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting 
in numerical sequence the following new heading: 
‘‘ 
9902.06.02 
Copper(2+) bis(2- 
pyridinethiolate 1-oxide) 
(CAS No. 14915–37–8) (pro-
vided for in subheading 
2933.39.27) ...........................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2020
’’.
I 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4240 
To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should 
be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant 
Criminal Background Check System, and provide a responsible and con-
sistent background check process. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 3, 2017 
Mr. THOMPSON of California (for himself and Mr. KING of New York) intro-
duced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Ju-
diciary 
A BILL 
To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individ-
uals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm 
are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background 
Check System, and provide a responsible and consistent 
background check process. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection 
Act of 2017’’. 
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‘‘(II) 
environmental 
factors, 
including 
roads that are not accessible to the general pub-
lic, traffic, or hazardous weather; 
‘‘(III) a medical condition of the veteran; 
or 
‘‘(IV) such other factors as determined by 
the Secretary. 
‘‘(ii) Whether the veteran reasonably believes 
that the assignment of a particular care team or 
provider to the veteran would detrimentally affect 
the patient-provider relationship and result in sub- 
optimal care to the veteran. 
‘‘(iii) Whether the panel size of the care team 
or provider is at such a number that it would result 
in difficulty for the veteran in accessing timely care 
or in sub-optimal care to the veteran. 
‘‘(C) If the Secretary determines that a patient- 
aligned care team or dedicated primary care provider at 
a Department facility has become available for assignment 
to an eligible veteran who had been assigned to a network 
provider under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall pro-
vide the veteran with the option of reassignment to the 
team or provider at the Department facility. 
‘‘(D) In the case of an eligible veteran who is as-
signed to a network provider under subparagraph (A), the 
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to the contractor for purposes of payment by 
the contractor of expenses for hospital care or 
medical services furnished under this section; or 
‘‘(B) the Secretary with respect to— 
‘‘(i) a claim made by a network pro-
vider to the Secretary for purposes of pay-
ment by the Secretary of expenses for hos-
pital care or medical services furnished 
under this section; and 
‘‘(ii) a claim made by a regional net-
work operated by a contractor pursuant to 
subsection (a)(4)(B) for purposes of reim-
bursement for a payment described by sub-
paragraph (A). 
‘‘(4) The term ‘eligible veteran’ means a vet-
eran who— 
‘‘(A) is enrolled in the patient enrollment 
system of the Department established and oper-
ated under section 1705(a) of this title; and 
‘‘(B) has— 
‘‘(i) been furnished hospital care or 
medical services at or through a Depart-
ment facility on at least one occasion dur-
ing the two-year period preceding the date 
of the determination of eligibility; or 
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