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To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of the amounts of certain per diem grants.

Bill: 115-hr-4099
Sponsor: Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Child care and development
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 
This bill provides that the Department of Veterans Affairs per diem payment calculation for an entity receiving homeless veterans shelter grants for a homeless veteran who has care of a minor dependent while receiving services from such entity shall be the sum of the daily cost of care for the veteran plus, for each minor dependent, an amount that equals 50% of the veteran's daily cost of care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
School Milk Nutrition Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-4101
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Child health
Congressional oversight
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Government studies and investigations
Nutrition and diet
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 

School Milk Nutrition Act of 2017

 
This bill revises the requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and other Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. 
 
The bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to permit schools participating in the NSLP to offer students low-fat and fat-free milk, including low-fat flavored milk containing no more than 150 calories per 8-ounce serving. 
 
For students who cannot consume fluid milk because of a medical or other dietary need, schools may offer a nondairy beverage that is: (1) nutritionally equivalent to low-fat and fat-free milk; and (2) meets USDA nutritional standards, including fortification of calcium, protein, vitamin A, vitamin D, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, and vitamin B-12. (Under current law, the substitute is only required to include fortification of calcium, protein, vitamin A, and vitamin D to levels found in cow's milk.) 
 
In establishing national school nutritional standards, USDA must provide that containers of all beverages sold in schools have the same maximum volume. 
 
USDA must also: (1) report to Congress on recent trends in fluid milk consumption in schools; (2) carry out a pilot program to test and demonstrate strategies by which schools can increase the consumption of fluid milk; and (3) make lactose-free milk with an extended shelf life available to schools.
 
If available evidence indicates that woman and children participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) typically consume fewer than the number of daily servings of dairy recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, USDA must ensure that women have access to reduced fat milk for themselves and their children upon request.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8512-8513)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Commercial Balloon Pilot Safety Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-4102
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Department of Transportation
Licensing and registrations
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 

Commercial Balloon Pilot Safety Act of 2017

 
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to revise federal regulations to apply medical certificate of physical fitness requirements that are applicable to pilot flight crew members of other aircraft to operators of air balloons. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
HOARD Act

Bill: 115-hr-4103
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Census and government statistics
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 

Having Open Access to Relevant Data Act or the
 
HOARD Act

 
This bill requires the Department of the Interior to submit to Congress a report on the number and age of unused approved oil and gas drilling permits and the average cost to the Bureau of Land Management of approving such permits.
 
Applicants who have received more than 100 approved drilling permits and have not begun drilling are not eligible for five fiscal years to participate in the competitive and noncompetitive bidding processes for oil and gas exploration and production.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the additional temporary exception from the Medicare site-neutral inpatient payment rate to additional DRG codes for severe wound discharges from long-term care hospitals.

Bill: 115-hr-4104
Sponsor: Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Hospital care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 
This bill expands a temporary exception from the Medicare site-neutral inpatient payment rate with respect to certain hospital discharges involving severe wounds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XX of the Social Security Act to extend the health professions workforce demonstration project.

Bill: 115-hr-4105
Sponsor: Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allied health services
Education of the disadvantaged
Employment and training programs
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medical education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 
This bill extends funding through FY2022 for the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states and certain other entities for demonstration projects that address health-professions workforce needs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Surviving Spouses Income Security Act

Bill: 115-hr-4106
Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Marriage and family status
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 

Surviving Spouses Income Security Act

 
This bill increases monthly rates for veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses through the Department of Veterans Affairs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 115-hr-4107
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Indiana
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 

USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill requires the House of Representatives and the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design to the crew of the
 USS Indianapolis,
 in recognition of their perseverance, bravery, and service.
 
Following the award of the gold medal, it shall be given to the Indiana War Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana, where it will be displayed and made available for research.
 
The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Indiana War Memorial Museum should make the gold medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with the 
USS Indianapolis.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Danny's Law

Bill: 115-hr-4108
Sponsor: Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Assault and harassment offenses
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Elementary and secondary education
Family relationships
Government studies and investigations
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 

Danny's Law

 
This bill requires the President to establish a commission called the "Anti-Bullying Roundtable" to study bullying in elementary and secondary schools in the United States.
 
The roundtable must submit a report about best practices concerning bullying, including recommendations for: (1) combating bullying, (2) educating school officials to recognize bullying, and (3) helping parents to address the early warning signs of bullying with their children. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Spectrum Auction Deposits Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-4109
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Budget deficits and national debt
Licensing and registrations
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 

Spectrum Auction Deposits Act of 2017

 
This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Department of the Treasury to accept bidding deposits for spectrum auctions held by the Federal Communications Commission. The deposits of successful bidders must be used for deficit reduction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-4110
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Marriage and family status
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax treatment of families

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 

Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 201

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This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to change provisions that refer to married couples to make such provisions equally applicable to legally married same-sex couples. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-4112
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 

Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017

 
This bill requires contracting officers of the Department of Defense (DOD), before awarding or renewing a contract for the procurement of property or services, including construction, valued over $1 million, to consider any identified violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) or equivalent state laws by the offeror and any subcontractors. 
 
The bill requires DOD to: (1) establish policies and practices with respect to responsibility determinations for contractors, and (2) protect the rights of contractors to protest bids and appeal actions taken under this bill.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the health and safety records of DOD contractors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Access to Long Term Care and Health Services Act

Bill: 115-hr-4113
Sponsor: Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Hospital care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Public contracts and procurement
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 

Veterans Access to Long Term Care and Health Services Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), if unable to furnish hospital care, medical services, or extended care at VA facilities or under other authorized contracts or sharing agreements, to enter into a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) with an eligible provider to furnish such care and services.
 
The VA shall review VCAs exceeding $1 million annually at least once every two years.
 
The VA shall establish a process for the certification of eligible providers.
 
An eligible provider is: 
 
 
a physician or provider of services that has entered into a provider agreement under the Social Security Act; 
 
a provider of items and services receiving payments under a state Medicaid plan; 
 
an aging and disability resource center, an area agency on aging, or a center for independent living; or
 
any other health care provider the VA considers appropriate.
 
 
The VA shall establish a system or systems to monitor the quality of care and services furnished to veterans, which shall be used in assessing whether to renew a VCA. 
 
A VCA may be made with a health care provider to provide veterans with nursing home care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
PARTNERS Act

Bill: 115-hr-4115
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2017-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Government trust funds
Licensing and registrations
Performance measurement
Public-private cooperation
Small business
Teaching, teachers, curricula
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: 

Promoting Apprenticeships through Regional Training Networks for Employers' Required Skills Act of 2017 or the PARTNERS Act

 
This bill establishes a grant program to promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors, through the establishment and support of industry or sector partnerships.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8151)
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-4116
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
Introduced: 2017-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Business records
Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Inflation and prices
Intellectual property
Marketing and advertising
Medical research
Prescription drugs
Product development and innovation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Small business
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: 

Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2017

 
This bill requires drug manufacturers to report specified financial and sales information, including drug pricing, tax credit, and patent information; violations are subject to civil penalties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Competitive DRUGS Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-4117
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
Introduced: 2017-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Business expenses
Civil actions and liability
Competition and antitrust
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Income tax deductions
Intellectual property
Judicial review and appeals
Marketing and advertising
Prescription drugs
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: 

Competitive Deals Resulting in Unleashed Generics and Savings Act of 2017 or the Competitive DRUGS Act of 2017

 
This bill establishes a series of requirements and prohibitions regarding certain patent infringement agreements between brand name and generic drug manufacturers in which the generic drug manufacturer agrees to delay the availability of applicable generic drugs. Among other things, the bill specifies that such agreements constitute an unfair method of competition and are subject to specified civil penalties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act

Bill: 115-hr-4118
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2017-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Corporate finance and management
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Lighting and heating
Lighting, heating, cooling
Motor fuels
Solid waste and recycling
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: 

Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act

 
 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax treatment of publicly traded partnerships as corporations, to expand the definition of &quot;qualifying income&quot; for such partnerships (known as master limited partnerships) to include income and gains from renewable and alternative energy generation projects (in addition to fossil fuel-based energy generation projects) and related infrastructure for transportation or storage, including energy derived from thermal resources, waste, renewable fuels and chemicals, energy efficient buildings, gasification, and carbon capture in secure geological storage.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Student Loan Disclosure Modernization Act

Bill: 115-hr-4119
Sponsor: Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2017-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Higher education
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: 

Student Loan Disclosure Modernization Act 

 
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the student loan disclosure forms under the Federal Family Education Loan Program to include the annual percentage rate applicable to the loan.
 
In addition, the bill requires the student loan disclosure forms under the William D. Form Federal Direct Loan Program to be written in plain language to enable borrowers to understand loan terms, total costs of loans, and estimated monthly repayments. Direct loans may not be issued to borrowers unless they acknowledge in writing that they have read the form.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House