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Title: Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2017
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Social Security Fraud Prevention Act of 2017
This bill prohibits federal departments and agencies from including the Social Security account number of any individual on any document sent by mail unless the department or agency head determines that inclusion of that Social Security number on the document is necessary.
Departments and agencies must issue regulations within one year of this bill's enactment that specify the circumstances under which the inclusion of Social Security account numbers on mailed documents is necessary.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 218 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 218

    To restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on 
    documents sent by mail by the Federal Government, and for other 
                               purposes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 24, 2017

  Mr. Gardner introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
    To restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on 
    documents sent by mail by the Federal Government, 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 ``Social Security Fraud Prevention Act 
of 2017''.

SEC. 2. RESTRICTION OF SSNS ON DOCUMENTS SENT BY MAIL.

    (a) In General.--No department or agency of the Federal Government 
may include the social security account number of any individual on any 
document sent by mail unless the head of such department or agency 
determines that the inclusion of such social security number on such 
document is necessary.
    (b) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the head of each department and agency of the 
Federal Government shall issue regulations specifying the circumstances 
under which inclusion of a social security account number on a document 
sent by mail is necessary. Such regulations shall include--
            (1) instructions for the partial redaction of social 
        security account numbers whenever feasible; and
            (2) a requirement that social security account numbers not 
        be visible on the outside of any package sent by mail.
    (c) Effective Date.--This Act shall apply with respect to documents 
sent by mail on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
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Title: Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act
This bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise requirements regarding the public disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the manifest of vessels or aircraft entering any U.S. port or place to direct the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure that any such information, including social security numbers, passport numbers, and residential addresses, are removed from any manifest signed and transmitted to the CBP before it is disclosed to the public.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 998 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 998

  To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect personally identifiable 
                  information, and for other purposes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 1, 2017

Mr. Daines (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following bill; 
     which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect personally identifiable 
                  information, 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 ``Moving Americans Privacy Protection 
Act''.

SEC. 2. PROTECTION OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION.

    Paragraph (2) of section 431(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 
U.S.C. 1431(c)(2)) is amended to read as follows:
    ``(2)(A) The information listed in paragraph (1) shall not be 
available for public disclosure if--
            ``(i) the Secretary of the Treasury makes an affirmative 
        finding on a shipment-by-shipment basis that disclosure is 
        likely to pose a threat of personal injury or property damage; 
        or
            ``(ii) the information is exempt under the provisions of 
        section 552(b)(1) of title 5 of the United States Code.
    ``(B) The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall 
ensure that any personally identifiable information, including social 
security numbers, passport numbers, and residential addresses, are 
removed from any manifest signed, produced, delivered, or transmitted 
under this section before the manifest is disclosed to the public.''.
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Title: Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act
This bill amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to include Florida in the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf revenue sharing program.	(Currently, only Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas are included in the program.)
Additionally, the bill extends the moratorium on oil and gas leasing to June 30, 2027, in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1041 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 1041

To include the State of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico outer Continental 
Shelf revenue sharing program, to extend the moratorium on oil and gas 
leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 4, 2017

   Mr. Rubio introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
       referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To include the State of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico outer Continental 
Shelf revenue sharing program, to extend the moratorium on oil and gas 
leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, 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 ``Florida Shores Protection and 
Fairness Act''.

SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF STATE OF FLORIDA IN GULF OF MEXICO OUTER 
              CONTINENTAL SHELF REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM.

    Section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 
U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended by striking paragraph 
(7) and inserting the following:
            ``(7) Gulf producing state.--The term `Gulf producing 
        State' means each of the States of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, 
        Mississippi, and Texas.''.

SEC. 3. MORATORIUM ON OIL AND GAS LEASING IN CERTAIN AREAS OF GULF OF 
              MEXICO.

    Section 104(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 
(43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended in the matter 
preceding paragraph (1) by striking ``June 30, 2022'' and inserting 
``June 30, 2027''.
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Title: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension of the payment of the special survivor indemnity allowance under the Survivor Benefit Plan.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This bill extends through FY2023 the special survivor indemnity allowance for a surviving or former spouse of a deceased member of the Armed Forces whose annuity under the survivor benefit program is offset by the amount of dependency and indemnity compensation received from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1411 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 1411

   To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for a five-year 
 extension of the payment of the special survivor indemnity allowance 
                    under the Survivor Benefit Plan.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 22, 2017

  Mr. Nelson introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
              referred to the Committee on Armed Services

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
   To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for a five-year 
 extension of the payment of the special survivor indemnity allowance 
                    under the Survivor Benefit Plan.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION OF PAYMENT OF SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY 
              ALLOWANCE UNDER SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN.

    Section 1450(m) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2)(I), by striking ``and 2018'' and 
        inserting ``through 2023''; and
            (2) in paragraph (6)--
                    (A) by striking ``May 31, 2018'' and inserting 
                ``September 30, 2023''; and
                    (B) by striking ``June 1, 2018'' each place it 
                appears and inserting ``October 1, 2023''.
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Title: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2017
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2017
This bill establishes circumstances under which an occupational therapist may conduct an initial or comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under Medicare. Specifically, an occupational therapist may conduct the assessment if the physician's referral order does not include skilled nursing care but does include: (1) occupational therapy, and (2) physical therapy or speech language pathology.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 977 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 977

  To permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment 
 visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home 
         health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 27, 2017

Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Heller) introduced the following bill; 
     which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment 
 visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home 
         health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases.

    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 ``Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act 
of 2017''.

SEC. 2. PERMITTING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS TO CONDUCT THE INITIAL 
              ASSESSMENT VISIT AND COMPLETE THE COMPREHENSIVE 
              ASSESSMENT UNDER A MEDICARE HOME HEALTH PLAN OF CARE FOR 
              CERTAIN REHABILITATION CASES.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 484.55(a)(2) or 
484.55(b)(3) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, or any other 
provision of law, an occupational therapist may be designated to 
conduct the initial assessment visit and to complete the comprehensive 
assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services 
under title XVIII of the Social Security Act if the referral order by 
the physician--
            (1) does not include skilled nursing care;
            (2) includes occupation therapy; and
            (3) includes physical therapy or speech language pathology.
    (b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in subsection (a) shall be 
construed to provide for initial eligibility for coverage of home 
health services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act solely on 
the basis of a need for occupational therapy.
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Title: Veterans Choice Continuation Act
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Veterans Choice Continuation Act
This bill amends the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to eliminate the August 7, 2017, termination date for the Veterans Choice Program, which allows the program to operate until all of the money in the Veterans Choice Fund is expended.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 86 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 86

To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to 
      modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice Program.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 10, 2017

 Mr. McCain (for himself and Mr. Flake) introduced the following bill; 
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to 
      modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice Program.

    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 ``Veterans Choice Continuation Act''.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF TERMINATION DATE FOR VETERANS CHOICE PROGRAM.

    Section 101(p)(2) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and 
Accountability Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-146; 38 U.S.C. 1701 note) is 
amended by striking ``, or the date that is 3 years after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, whichever occurs first''.
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Title: Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2017
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2017
This bill requires the general notice of proposed rule making by a federal agency to include the Internet address of a plain-language summary, not exceeding 100 words, of the proposed rule, which shall be posted on the regulations.gov website.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 577 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 577

   To require each agency, in providing notice of a rule making, to 
  include a link to a 100 word plain language summary of the proposed 
                                 rule.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 8, 2017

Mr. Lankford (for himself and Mr. Risch) introduced the following bill; 
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security 
                        and Governmental Affairs

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
   To require each agency, in providing notice of a rule making, to 
  include a link to a 100 word plain language summary of the proposed 
                                 rule.

    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 ``Providing Accountability Through 
Transparency Act of 2017''.

SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO POST A 100 WORD SUMMARY TO REGULATIONS.GOV.

    Section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2) by striking ``and'' at the end;
            (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and 
        inserting ``; and''; and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
            ``(4) the Internet address of a summary of not more than 
        100 words in length of the proposed rule, in plain language, 
        that shall be posted on the Internet website under section 
        206(d) of the E-Government Act of 2002 (44 U.S.C. 3501 note) 
        (commonly known as regulations.gov).''.
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Title: Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2018
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2018
This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934:

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 2694 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                S. 2694

  To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to lengthen the statute of 
 limitations for enforcing robocall violations, and for other purposes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 18, 2018

  Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Udall, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Markey, Ms. 
 Cortez Masto, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Tester, Mr. Peters, Mr. Blumenthal, 
  Ms. Hassan, Ms. Baldwin, and Ms. Cantwell) introduced the following 
 bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, 
                      Science, and Transportation

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to lengthen the statute of 
 limitations for enforcing robocall violations, 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 ``Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act 
of 2018''.

SEC. 2. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ROBOCALL ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS.

    (a) Provision of Inaccurate Caller Identification Information.--
Section 227(e)(5)(A)(iv) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 
227(e)(5)(A)(iv)) is amended--
            (1) in the heading, by striking ``2-year'' and inserting 
        ``3-year''; and
            (2) by striking ``2 years'' and inserting ``3 years''.
    (b) Use of Automated Telephone Equipment.--Section 503(b)(6)(B) of 
the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 503(b)(6)(B)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``occurred more than 1 year'' and inserting 
        the following: ``occurred--
                    ``(i) except as provided in clause (ii), more than 
                1 year''; and
            (2) by striking ``liability.'' and inserting the following: 
        ``liability; or
                    ``(ii) in the case of a violation of section 
                227(b)(1), more than 3 years prior to the date of 
                issuance of the required notice or notice of apparent 
                liability.''.

SEC. 3. IMPOSITION OF FORFEITURES WITHOUT CITATIONS.

    Section 503(b)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 
503(b)(5)) is amended, in the second sentence--
            (1) by striking ``or in the case of'' and inserting ``in 
        the case of''; and
            (2) by inserting before the period at the end the 
        following: ``, or in the case of a violation of section 
        227(b)(1)''.
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Title: Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Act
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Act
This bill authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct a central parking facility on National Zoological Park property in Washington, DC, using funds from nonappropriated sources.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1954 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 1954

  To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to 
  plan, design, and construct a central parking facility on National 
              Zoological Park property in Washington, D.C.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 5, 2017

  Mr. Perdue (for himself, Mr. Boozman, and Mr. Leahy) introduced the 
 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
                        Rules and Administration

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
  To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to 
  plan, design, and construct a central parking facility on National 
              Zoological Park property in Washington, D.C.

    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 ``Smithsonian National Zoological Park 
Central Parking Facility Authorization Act''.

SEC. 2. FACILITY FOR IMPROVED VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND ACCESS AT THE 
              NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK.

    (a) In General.--In order to improve visitor experience and multi-
modal access to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, the Board of 
Regents of the Smithsonian Institution is authorized to plan, design, 
and construct a central parking facility on National Zoological Park 
property in Washington, D.C.
    (b) Central Parking Facility.--The facility authorized under this 
section may include parking, transportation improvements, visitor 
amenities including restrooms, a pedestrian bridge to a midpoint entry 
of the National Zoological Park, and ancillary works to accommodate 
alternative uses of the facility.
    (c) Funding.--Construction of the facility described in this 
section shall be conducted with funds from nonappropriated sources.
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Title: A bill to prohibit military aid to Saudi Arabia until the Secretary of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free.
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This bill prohibits U.S. military aid or assistance to Saudi Arabia until the Department of State certifies to Congress that journalist Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free and subsequent legislation is enacted authorizing the resumption of such aid and assistance.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 3590 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                S. 3590

 To prohibit military aid to Saudi Arabia until the Secretary of State 
           determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 11, 2018

   Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
             referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To prohibit military aid to Saudi Arabia until the Secretary of State 
           determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. RESTRICTION ON MILITARY AID TO SAUDI ARABIA.

    The United States Government shall not provide any military aid or 
assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia until the Secretary of 
State certifies to Congress that journalist Jamal Khashoggi is alive 
and free and subsequent legislation is enacted authorizing the 
resumption of such aid and assistance.
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Title: Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act
This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to design and produce an Atomic Veterans Service Medal to honor retired and former members of the Armed Forces who are radiation-exposed veterans.
DOD may provide for issuance of the Medal to the next-of-kin of a deceased radiation-exposed veteran.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1283 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 1283

 To authorize the award of a military service medal to members of the 
  Armed Forces who were exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of 
    participation in the testing of nuclear weapons or under other 
                             circumstances.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 25, 2017

  Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
              referred to the Committee on Armed Services

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To authorize the award of a military service medal to members of the 
  Armed Forces who were exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of 
    participation in the testing of nuclear weapons or under other 
                             circumstances.

    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 ``Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act''.

SEC. 2. ATOMIC VETERANS SERVICE MEDAL.

    (a) Service Medal Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall design 
and produce a military service medal, to be known as the ``Atomic 
Veterans Service Medal'', to honor retired and former members of the 
Armed Forces who are radiation-exposed veterans.
    (b) Distribution of Medal.--
            (1) Issuance to retired and former members.--At the request 
        of a radiation-exposed veteran, the Secretary of Defense shall 
        issue the Atomic Veterans Service Medal to the veteran.
            (2) Issuance to next-of-kin.--In the case of a radiation-
        exposed veteran who is deceased, the Secretary may provide for 
        issuance of the Atomic Veterans Service Medal to the next-of-
        kin of the person.
            (3) Application.--The Secretary shall prepare and 
        disseminate as appropriate an application by which radiation-
        exposed veterans and their next-of-kin may apply to receive the 
        Atomic Veterans Service Medal.
    (c) Radiation Exposed Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term 
``radiation-exposed veteran'' has the meaning given such term in 
section 1112(c)(3) of title 38, United States Code.
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Title: Freedom of Commerce Act
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
Freedom of Commerce Act
This bill amends the Federal Switchblade Act to repeal provisions restricting the sale, transport, and distribution of switchblade knives.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1779 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 1779

 To repeal certain provisions of the Federal Switchblade Act to allow 
   domestic manufacturers to ship and sell their products to buyers 
located in other States and to permit the importation of certain knife 
                                 parts.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 7, 2017

   Mr. Crapo introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
   referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To repeal certain provisions of the Federal Switchblade Act to allow 
   domestic manufacturers to ship and sell their products to buyers 
located in other States and to permit the importation of certain knife 
                                 parts.

    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 ``Freedom of Commerce Act''.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF CERTAIN LAWS RELATED TO SWITCHBLADE KNIVES.

    (a) In General.--The Act entitled ``An Act to prohibit the 
introduction, or manufacture for introduction, into interstate commerce 
of switchblade knives, and for other purposes'' (commonly known as the 
``Federal Switchblade Act'') is amended by striking sections 1 through 
4 (15 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.).
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 83 of title 18, United States 
Code, is amended--
            (1) in section 1716, by redesignating subsections (h), (j), 
        and (k) as subsections (g), (h), and (i), respectively; and
            (2) in section 1716E(i), by striking ``section 1716(k)'' 
        and inserting ``section 1716(i)''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The repeals made by this section--
            (1) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act; 
        and
            (2) shall not apply with respect to any indictment, 
        convictions, sentencing, appeals, civil or criminal fines or 
        penalties obtained, forfeitures obtained, terms of 
        imprisonment, or any other enforcement actions or proceedings 
        occurring or commenced before the date of the enactment of this 
        Act.
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Title: RECOUP Act
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
REcovering and COllecting Unclaimed federal Property Act of 2017 or the RECOUP Act
This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to: (1) locate and recover assets of the U.S. government on behalf of any executive, judicial, or legislative agency; and (2) retain a portion of the amounts recovered to cover the administrative and operational costs of Treasury for locating and recovering the assets. Any savings from carrying out this bill must be transferred to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1329 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 1329

 To amend title 31, United States Code, to permit the Secretary of the 
  Treasury to locate and recover certain assets of the United States 
                              Government.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              June 8, 2017

  Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Manchin) introduced the following 
  bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
 To amend title 31, United States Code, to permit the Secretary of the 
  Treasury to locate and recover certain assets of the United States 
                              Government.

    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 ``REcovering and COllecting Unclaimed 
federal Property Act of 2017'' or the ``RECOUP Act''.

SEC. 2. INCREASE AND STREAMLINE RECOVERY OF UNCLAIMED ASSETS OWED TO 
              THE UNITED STATES.

    Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
    ``(j)(1) The Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this 
subsection as the ``Secretary'') may locate and recover assets of the 
United States Government on behalf of any executive, judicial, or 
legislative agency in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary 
considers appropriate.
    ``(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law concerning the 
depositing or collection of Federal payments, including section 
3302(b), the Secretary may retain a portion of the amounts recovered 
under this subsection to cover the administrative and operational costs 
of the Secretary associated with locating and recovering assets of the 
United States Government.
    ``(3) The Secretary shall use any funds appropriated to the 
Secretary to carry out this subsection.
    ``(4) Any savings associated with carrying out this subsection 
shall be transferred to the general fund of the Treasury for the 
purpose of deficit reduction.''.
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Title: Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2018
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2018
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the Emergency Medical Services for Children grant program. The program is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration and focuses on improving emergency health care for children who are seriously ill or injured.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 3482 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                S. 3482

  To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency 
                 Medical Services for Children program.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 24, 2018

   Mr. Casey (for himself, Mr. Hatch, and Mr. Schatz) introduced the 
 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
                 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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                                 A BILL


 
  To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency 
                 Medical Services for Children program.

    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 ``Emergency Medical Services for 
Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2018''.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN 
              PROGRAM.

    Section 1910(d) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300w-
9(d)) is amended by inserting before the period the following: ``, and 
$22,334,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024''.
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Title: A bill for the relief of Maha Dakar.
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
Provides for the relief of Maha Dakar.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 388 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 388

                     For the relief of Maha Dakar.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 15, 2017

   Mr. Brown introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                                 A BILL


 
                     For the relief of Maha Dakar.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for 
the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et 
seq.), Maha Dakar shall be deemed to have been lawfully admitted to, 
and remained in, the United States, and shall be eligible for 
adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for 
permanent residence under section 245 of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255) upon filing an application for such 
adjustment of status.
    (b) Application and Payment of Fees.--Subsection (a) shall apply 
only if Maha Dakar files an application for adjustment of status, with 
appropriate fees, not later than 2 years after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
    (c) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Numbers.--Upon the granting of 
permanent resident status to Maha Dakar, the Secretary of State shall 
instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or 
subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are 
made available to natives of the country of the birth of Maha Dakar 
under section 202(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1152(a)(2)).
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Title: Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2018
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2018
This bill amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to establish whistle-blower rights and protections for employees of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 2968 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                S. 2968

To amend the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to clarify whistleblower 
            rights and protections, and for other purposes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 24, 2018

Mr. Durbin (for Ms. Duckworth) introduced the following bill; which was 
    read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
                               Resources

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                                 A BILL


 
To amend the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to clarify whistleblower 
            rights and protections, 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 ``Department of Energy and Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2018''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF PERSON.

    Section 211(a)(2) of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (42 
U.S.C. 5851(a)(2)) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (G) as 
        clauses (i) through (vii), respectively, and indenting the 
        clauses appropriately;
            (2) in the matter preceding clause (i) (as so 
        redesignated), by striking the paragraph designation and all 
        that follows through ``includes--'' and inserting the 
        following:
            ``(2) Definitions.--In this section:
                    ``(A) Employer.--The term `employer' includes--''; 
                and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(B) Person.--The term `person' includes--
                            ``(i) a person (as defined in section 11 of 
                        the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 
                        2014));
                            ``(ii) the Commission; and
                            ``(iii) the Department of Energy.''.
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Title: A bill to direct the Office of National Drug Control Policy to track and review federally funded drug demand reduction activities.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
This bill directs the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to track and review federally funded activities (other than enforcement activities) to reduce the use of drugs. The ONDCP must publish a list of federal programs and grants related to such activities.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 3380 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                S. 3380

   To direct the Office of National Drug Control Policy to track and 
       review federally funded drug demand reduction activities.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            August 23, 2018

 Mr. Donnelly introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                                 A BILL


 
   To direct the Office of National Drug Control Policy to track and 
       review federally funded drug demand reduction activities.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. FEDERAL DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION ACTIVITIES.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section--
            (1) the term ``demand reduction activity'' means any 
        activity, other than an enforcement activity, that is intended 
        to reduce the use of drugs; and
            (2) the term ``Director'' means the Director of National 
        Drug Control Policy.
    (b) Tracking System.--The Director--
            (1) shall establish a system to track federally funded 
        demand reduction activities; and
            (2) in establishing the system under paragraph (1), shall 
        consult with, and leverage any tracking of federally funded 
        demand reduction activities by--
                    (A) the Secretary of Homeland Security;
                    (B) the Attorney General; and
                    (C) the head of any other Federal agency that 
                operates a program or awards grants relating to demand 
                reduction activities.
    (c) Public List.--The Director shall publish online a list of all 
Federal programs and grants relating to demand reduction activities.
    (d) Annual Strategy.--In formulating the annual National Drug 
Control Strategy, the Director shall review all federally funded demand 
reduction activities, including an evaluation of--
            (1) the effectiveness of those activities;
            (2) the contribution of those activities to demand 
        reduction activities funded by States or units of local 
        government; and
            (3) whether any duplication or inefficiency in federally 
        funded demand reduction activities needs to be addressed.
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Title: Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to authorize a probation officer to arrest a person (i.e., a person other than the probationer) without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe the person forcibly assaulted or obstructed a probation officer engaged in the performance of official duties.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 367 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 367

    To amend section 3606 of title 18, United States Code, to grant 
   probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who 
 obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official 
                                duties.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 14, 2017

 Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Tillis, and Mr. Manchin) 
introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 A BILL


 
    To amend section 3606 of title 18, United States Code, to grant 
   probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who 
 obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official 
                                duties.

    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 ``Probation Officer Protection Act of 
2017''.

SEC. 2. AUTHORITY OF PROBATION OFFICERS.

    (a) In General.--Section 3606 of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended--
            (1) in the heading, by striking ``and return of a 
        probationer'' and by inserting ``authority of probation 
        officers'';
            (2) by striking ``If there'' and inserting ``(a) If 
        there''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) A probation officer, while in the performance of his or her 
official duties, may arrest a person without a warrant if there is 
probable cause to believe that the person has forcibly assaulted, 
resisted, opposed, impeded, intimidated, or interfered with the 
probation officer, or a fellow probation officer, in violation of 
section 111. The arrest authority described in this subsection shall be 
exercised under such rules and regulations as the Director of the 
Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall prescribe.''.
    (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for subchapter A of 
chapter 229 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the 
item relating to section 3606 and inserting the following:

``3606. Arrest authority of probation officers.''.
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