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State National Forest Management Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-232
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Alaska
Department of Agriculture
Forests, forestry, trees
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 

State National Forest Management Act of 2017

 
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture, through the Forest Service, to convey to a state up to 2 million acres of eligible portions of the National Forest System (NFS) in it that it elects to acquire through enactment by the state legislature of a bill meeting certain criteria. 
 
Portions of the NFS conveyed to a state shall be administered and managed primarily for timber production.
 
The bill sets forth conditions that must be met before a change may be made to a land management plan that will alter the management of young-growth stands covered by that plan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Safe Freight Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-233
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Railroads
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 

Safe Freight Act
 
of 2017

 
 This bill prohibits the operation of a freight train or light locomotive engine used in the movement of freight unless it has a crew of at least two individuals, one of whom is certified by the Federal Railroad Administration as a locomotive operator and the other as a train conductor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Maritime Lien Reform Act

Bill: 115-hr-234
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Hospital care
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 

Maritime Lien Reform Act

 
This bill revises federal shipping laws governing maritime liability to prohibit: (1) maritime liens (liens on vessels) from being imposed on state or federal fishing permits, or (2) civil actions to enforce maritime liens on the permits. A fishing permit is not considered to be part of a vessel, so it does not pass with a vessel upon the vessel's sale or transfer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-235
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Appropriations
Department of Health and Human Services
Executive agency funding and structure
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Indian social and development programs
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 

Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act of 201

7 

 
This bill amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize advance appropriations for the Indian Health Services and Indian Health Facilities accounts of the Indian Health Service. The advance appropriations provide new budget authority that first becomes available in the first fiscal year after the budget year. The bill requires the President's budget and the supporting documents submitted to Congress to include detailed estimates related to the advance appropriations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2017-01-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, 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: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, 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: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, 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: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, 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: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Tanana Tribal Council located in Tanana, Alaska, and to the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation located in Dillingham, Alaska, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-236
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Alaska
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Indian lands and resources rights
Indian social and development programs
Land transfers
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to convey to the Tanana Tribal Council in Tanana, Alaska, all interest of the United States in and to certain property (including all land, improvements, and appurtenances) containing 11.25 acres, in the village of Tanana for use in connection with health and social services programs. 
 
HHS shall convey to the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation in Dillingham, Alaska, all interest of the United States in and to certain property included in the Dental Annex Subdivision (including all land, improvements, and appurtenances) containing 1.474 acres more or less, also for use in connection with health and social services programs. 
 
Neither the Tanana Tribal Council nor the Corporation shall be liable for soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of environmental contamination, including oil or petroleum products, or hazardous substances on any of the properties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2017-01-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-237
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Appropriations
Atmospheric science and weather
Department of Commerce
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Executive agency funding and structure
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments of 2017

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 and revises the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-28
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 857.
action_date: 2018-12-28
text: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
action_date: 2018-12-28
text: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1038, Part I.
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-1038, Part I.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2017-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-240
Sponsor: Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2017-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Business investment and capital
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Homeland security
Public-private cooperation
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: 

Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2017

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) engage with innovative and emerging technology developers and firms, including technology-based small businesses and startup ventures, to address homeland security needs; and (2) develop, submit to Congress, and implement a DHS-wide strategy to proactively engage with such developers and firms that focuses on sustainable methods and guidance to build relationships to establish, develop, and enhance DHS capabilities to address such needs.
 
DHS may establish personnel and office space in areas in the United States with high concentrations of such developers and firms, co-located with other assets of DHS or other federal facilities, where possible. 
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2017-01-10
text: 

Leveraging Emerging Technologies Act of 2017

 
(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) engage with innovative and emerging technology developers and firms, including technology-based small businesses and startup ventures, to address homeland security needs; and (2) develop, submit to Congress, and implement a DHS-wide strategy to proactively engage with such developers and firms that focuses on sustainable methods and guidance to build relationships to establish, develop, and enhance DHS capabilities to address such needs.
 
DHS may establish personnel and office space in areas in the United States with high concentrations of such developers and firms, co-located with other assets of DHS or other federal facilities, where possible. 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-11
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2017-01-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-01-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H277)
action_date: 2017-01-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H277)
action_date: 2017-01-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 240.
action_date: 2017-01-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H277-279)
action_date: 2017-01-10
text: Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Timely Repatriation Act

Bill: 115-hr-241
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2017-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Criminal justice information and records
Immigration status and procedures
Sanctions
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: 
 
Timely Repatriation Act 

 
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to publish a report every six months listing: (1) countries that have refused or unreasonably delayed repatriation of an alien who is a national of that country (the report must include the total number of such aliens) and countries that have an excessive repatriation failure rate, and (2) each country that was included in both the report preceding the current report and the current report (DHS may exclude a country if the total number of nonrepatriations outstanding is less than 10 for the preceding three-year period).
 
The Department of State, with respect to a listed country: (1) may not issue visas to attendants, servants, and personal employees of such country's officials and employees who receive nonimmigrant status; and (2) shall reduce the number of visas available for such country's diplomats and officials/employees by 10% for each six months that a country is listed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-242
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Inflation and prices
Medicare
Prescription drugs
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: 

Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2017

 
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies regarding prices for drugs covered under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Current law prohibits CMS from doing so.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Nevada Land Sovereignty Act

Bill: 115-hr-243
Sponsor: Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]
Introduced: 2017-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Land use and conservation
Monuments and memorials
Nevada
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: 

Nevada Land Sovereignty Act

 
This bill prohibits any extension or establishment of national monuments in Nevada except by express authorization of Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
Veterans' Education Equity Act

Bill: 115-hr-245
Sponsor: Rep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8]
Introduced: 2017-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Higher education
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: 

Veterans' Education Equity Act

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


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Bill: 115-hr-246
Sponsor: Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Comprehensive health care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Insurance industry and regulation
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: 
This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-01-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in House