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I 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1714 
To amend the Small Business Act to provide for the inclusion of unmarried 
women in the criteria for awarding a grant to a women’s business center. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 23, 2017 
Mr. SERRANO introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Small Business 
A BILL 
To amend the Small Business Act to provide for the inclusion 
of unmarried women in the criteria for awarding a grant 
to a women’s business center. 
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 ‘‘Expanding Small Busi-
ness Opportunities to all Women Act of 2017’’. 
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SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF UNMARRIED WOMEN IN GRANT CRI-
TERIA. 
Section 29(f)(3) of the Small Business Act (15 
U.S.C. 656(f)(3)) is amended by inserting ‘‘, including 
those who are not married’’ after ‘‘disadvantaged’’. 
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115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1715 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource 
study of the Medgar Evers House, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 23, 2017 
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi introduced the following bill; which was referred 
to the Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a 
special resource study of the Medgar Evers House, lo-
cated in Jackson, Mississippi, and for other purposes. 
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 ‘‘Medgar Evers House 
Study Act’’. 
SEC. 2. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. 
(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Interior shall con-
duct a special resource study of the home of the late civil 
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(B) by striking ‘‘This power shall’’ and all 
that follows through the end of the subsection; 
(2) in subsection (b)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘Whenever it is charged’’ 
and inserting ‘‘Whenever it appears’’; 
(B) by striking ‘‘or is engaging in’’ and in-
serting ‘‘, is engaging in, or is about to engage 
in’’; 
(C) by striking ‘‘the Board, or any agent’’ 
and all that follows through ‘‘Provided, That no 
complaint shall be issued’’ and inserting ‘‘the 
aggrieved party may bring a civil action for 
such relief (including injunctions) as may be 
appropriate. Any such action may be brought in 
the district court of the United States where 
the violation occurred, or at the option of the 
parties, in the United States District Court for 
the District of Columbia. No civil action may be 
brought’’; 
(D) by striking ‘‘charge with the Board 
and the service of a copy thereof upon the per-
son against whom such charge is made’’ and in-
serting ‘‘civil action’’; and 
(E) by striking ‘‘Any such complaint may 
be amended’’ and all that follows through ‘‘Any 
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rights activist Medgar Evers, located at 2332 Margaret 
Walker Alexander Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. 
(b) CONTENTS.—In conducting the study under sub-
section (a), the Secretary shall— 
(1) evaluate the national significance of the 
site; 
(2) determine the suitability and feasibility of 
designating the site as a unit of the National Park 
System; 
(3) consider other alternatives for preservation, 
protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, 
State, or local governmental entities, or private and 
nonprofit organizations; 
(4) consult with interested Federal, State, or 
local governmental entities, private and nonprofit or-
ganizations or any other interested individuals; 
(5) determine the effect of the designation of 
the site as a unit of the National Park System on 
existing commercial and recreational uses, and the 
effect on State and local governments to manage 
those activities; 
(6) identify any authorities, including con-
demnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary 
to influence or participate in local land use decisions 
(such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal 
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land if the site is designated a unit of the National 
Park System; and 
(7) identify cost estimates for any Federal ac-
quisition, development, interpretation, operation, and 
maintenance associated with the alternatives. 
(c) APPLICABLE LAW.—The study required under 
subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with sec-
tion 100507 of title 54, United States Code. 
(d) STUDY RESULTS.—Not later than 3 years after 
the date on which funds are first made available for the 
study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to 
the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources of the Senate the results of the study and any 
conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. 
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I 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1718 
To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health 
Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 24, 2017 
Mr. BROOKS of Alabama introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Commit-
tees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, Natural Re-
sources, the Judiciary, House Administration, Rules, and Appropriations, 
for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case 
for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
committee concerned 
A BILL 
To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 
and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act 
of 2010. 
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 ‘‘ObamaCare Repeal 
Act’’. 
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such proceeding shall, so far as practicable,’’ 
and inserting ‘‘Any such proceeding shall’’; 
(3) by striking subsections (c) through (k) and 
redesignating subsection (l) as subsection (c); and 
(4) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘Whenever it is charged’’ 
and inserting ‘‘Whenever it is alleged’’; 
(B) in the first sentence, by striking 
‘‘charge’’ both places it appears and inserting 
‘‘allegation’’; and 
(C) by striking ‘‘and that a complaint 
should issue, he shall’’ and all that follows 
through the end of the subsection and inserting 
‘‘, the officer or regional attorney shall, on be-
half of the Board, submit a written summary of 
the findings to all parties involved in the alleged 
unfair labor practice.’’. 
SEC. 3. REGULATIONS. 
Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall re-
view and revise all regulations promulgated before such 
date to implement the amendments made by this Act. 
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SEC. 2. REPEAL OF THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AF-
FORDABLE CARE ACT AND THE HEALTH 
CARE AND EDUCATION RECONCILIATION ACT 
OF 2010. 
(a) PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE 
ACT.—Effective as of December 31, 2017, the Patient 
Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111– 
148) is repealed, and the provisions of law amended or 
repealed by such Act are restored or revived as if such 
Act had not been enacted. 
(b) HEALTH CARE
AND EDUCATION RECONCILI-
ATION ACT OF 2010.—Effective as of December 31, 2017, 
the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 
(Public Law 111–152) is repealed, and the provisions of 
law amended or repealed by such Act are restored or re-
vived as if such Act had not been enacted. 
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H. R. 1719 
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen 
An Act 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of 
land in Martinez, California, for inclusion in the John Muir National Historic 
Site, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘John Muir National Historic 
Site Expansion Act’’. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) HISTORIC SITE.—The term ‘‘Historic Site’’ means the 
John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California, estab-
lished by Public Law 88–547 (78 Stat. 753). 
(2) MAP.—The term ‘‘map’’ means the map entitled ‘‘John 
Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion’’, 
numbered 426/127150, and dated November 2014. 
(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary 
of the Interior. 
SEC. 3. JOHN MUIR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE LAND ACQUISITION. 
(a) ACQUISITION.—The Secretary may acquire by donation the 
approximately 44 acres of land and any interests in the land that 
is identified on the map. 
(b) BOUNDARY.—On the acquisition of the land authorized under 
subsection (a), the Secretary shall adjust the boundaries of the 
Historic Site to include the acquired land. 
(c) ADMINISTRATION.—The land and any interests in land 
acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of 
the National Historic Site. 
Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
I 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1719 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres 
of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 24, 2017 
Mr. DESAULNIER (for himself, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. POLIS, Mr. 
MCGOVERN, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. MATSUI, 
Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. 
BEYER, Mr. POCAN, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Ms. SPEIER, and 
Mr. GARAMENDI) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approxi-
mately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and 
for other purposes. 
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 ‘‘John Muir National 
Historic Site Expansion Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. JOHN MUIR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE LAND ACQUI-
SITION. 
(a) ACQUISITION.—The Secretary of the Interior may 
acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land, 
and interests in such land, that are identified on the map 
entitled ‘‘John Muir National Historic Site Proposed 
Boundary Expansion’’, numbered 426/127150, and dated 
November, 2014. 
(b) BOUNDARY.—Upon the acquisition of the land 
authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior 
shall adjust the boundaries of the John Muir Historic Site 
in Martinez, California, to include the land identified on 
the map referred to in subsection (a). 
(c) ADMINISTRATION.—The land and interests in 
land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered 
as part of the John Muir National Historic Site estab-
lished by the Act of August 31, 1964 (Public Law 88– 
547; 78 Stat. 753; 16 U.S.C. 461 note). 
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II 
Calendar No. 172 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1719 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JULY 13, 2017 
Received; read twice and placed on the calendar 
AN ACT 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approxi-
mately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, for inclu-
sion in the John Muir National Historic Site, and for 
other purposes. 
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 ‘‘John Muir National 
Historic Site Expansion Act’’. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) HISTORIC SITE.—The term ‘‘Historic Site’’ 
means the John Muir National Historic Site in Mar-
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HR 1719 PCS
tinez, California, established by Public Law 88–547 
(78 Stat. 753). 
(2) MAP.—The term ‘‘map’’ means the map en-
titled ‘‘John Muir National Historic Site Proposed 
Boundary Expansion’’, numbered 426/127150, and 
dated November 2014. 
(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
SEC. 3. JOHN MUIR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE LAND ACQUI-
SITION. 
(a) ACQUISITION.—The Secretary may acquire by do-
nation the approximately 44 acres of land and any inter-
ests in the land that is identified on the map. 
(b) BOUNDARY.—On the acquisition of the land au-
thorized under subsection (a), the Secretary shall adjust 
the boundaries of the Historic Site to include the acquired 
land. 
(c) ADMINISTRATION.—The land and any interests in 
land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered 
as part of the National Historic Site. 
Passed the House of Representatives July 11, 2017. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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Calendar No. 172 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1719 
AN ACT 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to ac-
quire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, 
California, for inclusion in the John Muir Na-
tional Historic Site, and for other purposes. 
JULY 13, 2017 
Received; read twice and placed on the calendar 
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I 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1720 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules applicable 
to length of service award plans. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 24, 2017 
Mr. KING of New York (for himself and Mr. PASCRELL) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify 
the rules applicable to length of service award plans. 
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 ‘‘Length of Service 
Award Program Cap Adjustment Priority Act’’ or the 
‘‘LOSAP CAP Act’’. 
SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF RULES APPLICABLE TO LENGTH 
OF SERVICE AWARD PLANS. 
(a) MAXIMUM DEFERRAL AMOUNT.—Clause (ii) of 
section 457(e)(11)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
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1986 is amended by striking ‘‘$3,000’’ and inserting 
‘‘$6,000’’. 
(b) COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT.—Subparagraph 
(B) of section 457(e)(11) of such Code is amended by add-
ing at the end the following: 
‘‘(iii) 
COST
OF
LIVING
ADJUST-
MENT.—In the case of taxable years begin-
ning after December 31, 2017, the Sec-
retary shall adjust the $6,000 amount 
under clause (ii) at the same time and in 
the same manner as under section 415(d), 
except that the base period shall be the 
calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2016, 
and any increase under this paragraph 
that is not a multiple of $500 shall be 
rounded to the next lowest multiple of 
$500.’’. 
(c) APPLICATION OF LIMITATION ON ACCRUALS.— 
Subparagraph (B) of section 457(e)(11) of such Code, as 
amended by subsection (b), is amended by adding at the 
end the following: 
‘‘(iv) SPECIAL
RULE
FOR
APPLICA-
TION OF LIMITATION ON ACCRUALS FOR 
CERTAIN PLANS.—In the case of a length 
of service award plan that is a defined ben-
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efit plan (as defined in section 414(j)), the 
limitation on the annual deferral under 
clause (ii) shall apply to the actuarial 
present value of the aggregate amount of 
length of service awards accruing with re-
spect to any year of service. Such actuarial 
present value shall be calculated using rea-
sonable actuarial assumptions and methods 
assuming payment shall be made under the 
most valuable form of payment of the 
length of service award under the program 
with payment commencing at the later of 
the earliest age at which unreduced bene-
fits are payable under the program or the 
participant’s current age.’’. 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this Act shall apply to taxable years beginning after De-
cember 31, 2017. 
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I 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1721 
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least one city 
in the United States each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 24, 2017 
Mr. ROUZER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate 
at least one city in the United States each year as 
an ‘‘American World War II City’’, and for other pur-
poses. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF AMERICAN WORLD WAR II 
CITIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs 
shall designate at least one city in the United States each 
year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’. 
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(b) CRITERIA
FOR DESIGNATION.—After the des-
ignation made under subsection (c), the Secretary, in con-
sultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall make each 
designation under subsection (a) based on the following 
criteria: 
(1) Contributions by a city to the war effort 
during World War II, including those related to de-
fense manufacturing, bond drives, service in the 
Armed Forces, and the presence of military facilities 
within the city. 
(2) Efforts by a city to preserve the history of 
the city’s contributions during World War II, includ-
ing through the establishment of preservation orga-
nizations or museums, restoration of World War II 
facilities, and recognition of World War II veterans. 
(c) FIRST AMERICAN WORLD WAR II CITY.—The 
city of Wilmington, North Carolina, is designated as an 
‘‘American World War II City’’. 
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I 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1722 
To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of 
the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance 
of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 24, 2017 
Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia (for himself, Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, 
Mr. GOSAR, Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mr. STEWART, Mr. HARPER, Mr. CALVERT, 
Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. LAMALFA, 
Mr. GRAVES
of Georgia, Mr. BABIN, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. 
LOUDERMILK, Mr. FLORES, Mr. YOHO, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. 
HUIZENGA, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. CARTER of 
Georgia, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. OLSON, and Mr. ALLEN) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the 
Workforce 
A BILL 
To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the 
authority of the National Labor Relations Board with 
respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and au-
thority over unfair labor practices. 
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 ‘‘Protecting American 
Jobs Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL LABOR RELA-
TIONS ACT. 
(a) DUTIES OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND ADMIN-
ISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES.—The National Labor Relations 
Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) is amended— 
(1) in section 3(d), by striking ‘‘and issuance of 
complaints under section 10, and in respect of the 
prosecution of such complaints before the Board’’; 
and 
(2) in section 4(a), by striking the fourth sen-
tence. 
(b) CLARIFICATION OF THE BOARD’S RULEMAKING 
AUTHORITY.—Section 6 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 156) is 
amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘Such rule-
making authority shall be limited to rules concerning the 
internal functions of the Board and the Board is prohib-
ited from promulgating rules that affect the substantive 
rights of any person, employer, employee, or labor organi-
zation.’’. 
(c) INVESTIGATORY POWER AND ADJUDICATORY AU-
THORITY
OVER
UNFAIR
LABOR
PRACTICE
ALLEGA-
TIONS.—Section 10 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 60) is amend-
ed— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘prevent any person from 
engaging in’’ and inserting ‘‘investigate’’; and 
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I 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1724 
To amend title V of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act 
of 1968 to prohibit Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants 
from being made available to a State or unit of local government that 
has a contract with a person that charges a fee to pay-only probationers, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 24, 2017 
Mr. TAKANO (for himself, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, 
Ms. MOORE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. COHEN, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Mr. NAD-
LER) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To amend title V of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe 
Streets Act of 1968 to prohibit Edward Byrne Memorial 
Justice Assistance Grants from being made available to 
a State or unit of local government that has a contract 
with a person that charges a fee to pay-only proba-
tioners, and for other purposes. 
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 ‘‘End of Debtors Prison 
Act of 2017’’. 
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retary were mostly commonly denied when private 
medical evidence was submitted. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 23, 2017. 
Attest: 
Clerk.