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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4493 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2017 Mr. Marino (for himself and Mr. Barletta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to recommend by unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of a crime punishable by death.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as Eric’s Law . 2. Requirement to impanel a new jury in certain cases (a) Additional ground for impaneling jury Section 3593(b)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of subparagraph (C); and (2) by adding at the end the following: (E) a new special hearing is required pursuant to subsection (g); or . (b) Impaneling of new jury when jury does not reach a unanimous recommendation Section 3593 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Special rule when jury does not return a unanimous recommendation (1) In general If a jury described in subsection (b)(1) or subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (b)(2) does not, by unanimous vote, make a recommendation whether the defendant should be sentenced to death, to life imprisonment without possibility of release, or some other lesser sentence pursuant to subsection (e), the court, upon motion of the attorney for the government, shall order a new special hearing and impanel a new jury pursuant to subsection (b). (2) Imposition of sentence If the jury impaneled pursuant to paragraph (1) does not reach a unanimous recommendation as to sentence, the court shall impose a sentence other than death authorized by law. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4495 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2017 Mr. Buck (for himself, Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Garrett , Mr. Taylor , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Mr. Brat , Mr. Meadows , and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny as a trade or business expense deduction amounts paid or incurred in connection with the settlement of a sexual harassment or sexual assault claim.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Settlement Tax Deductions are Over for Predators Act or the STOP Act . 2. Denial of deduction for sexual harassment settlements (a) In general Section 162(f) is amended— (1) by striking and penalties and all that follows through under subsection (a) for any fine and inserting the following: , penalties, and other amounts.— No deduction shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any of the following: (1) Any fine , and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Any amount paid or incurred on account of a judgment or settlement (whether by suit or agreement and whether as lump sum or periodic payments) originating from, or to require the non-disclosure of or otherwise prevent, a claim or accusation of— (A) that which would constitute an offense under chapter 109A of title 18, United States Code, or (B) sexual harassment (including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature). The preceding sentence shall include any amount paid or incurred in connection with negotiating or settling an amount described therein. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4496 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2017 Mr. Franks of Arizona (for himself, Mr. Biggs , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Schweikert , and Ms. McSally ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to nonattainment plan provisions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Air Contingency Measures Act of 2017 . 2. Amendment Section 172(c)(9) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7502(c)(9) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: Nothing in this Act precludes, with respect to any plan or plan provision, the inclusion and approval of contingency measures that are or may be implemented or take effect prior to the area involved failing to make reasonable further progress or to attain any national primary ambient air quality standard by the applicable attainment date. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4497 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2017 Ms. Castor of Florida (for herself and Mr. Bacon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to pay settlements and awards for workplace harassment and discrimination claims under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which arise from acts committed personally by Members of Congress, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibiting use of public funds to pay settlements and awards for claims under Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which arise from acts committed personally by Members of Congress (a) Prohibition Section 415 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1415 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking subsection (c) and inserting subsections (c) and (d) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) No use of public funds for payments of awards and settlements in connection with acts committed personally by Members of Congress (1) In general No funds of the Treasury of the United States, including the account described in subsection (a), an account of the House of Representatives or Senate, or any other account of the Federal Government, may be used for the payment of an award or settlement in connection with a violation of section 201(a) if the violation consists of an act committed personally by a Member of the House of Representatives or a Senator. (2) Personal liability of Members and Senators A Member of the House of Representatives or Senator shall be personally liable for the payment of an award or settlement described in paragraph (1). . (b) Prohibiting use of campaign funds for payments Section 313(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30114(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Prohibiting use to pay awards or settlements in claims brought against Members of Congress Notwithstanding paragraph (2), a contribution or donation shall be considered to be converted to personal use if it is used to pay an award or settlement in connection with a violation of section 201(a) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which consists of an act committed personally by a Member of the House of Representatives or a Senator. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to settlements and awards paid on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 2. Prohibition against use of Members’ Representational Allowance for payments in connection with allegations of violations of Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 The Members’ Representational Allowance of a Member of the House of Representatives may not be used to pay awards, settlements, or other compensation in connection with allegations of any violation of section 201(a) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which consists of an act committed personally by the Member.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4499 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2017 Mr. Duffy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to set the rate of pay for employees of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection in accordance with the General Schedule.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2017 . 2. Rate of pay for employees of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (a) In general Section 1013(a)(2) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5493(a)(2) ) is amended to read as follows: (2) Compensation The rates of basic pay for all employees of the Bureau shall be set and adjusted by the Director in accordance with the General Schedule set forth in section 5332 of title 5, United States Code. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to service by an employee of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection following the 90-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4500 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2017 Mr. Grijalva (for himself, Mr. Pocan , Ms. Fudge , and Mr. Larson of Connecticut ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 A BILL To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act . 2. Protecting Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset (a) Prohibition on administrative offset authority (1) Assignment under Social Security Act Section 207 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 407 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of section 3716(c)(3) of title 31, United States Code, as such subparagraphs were in effect on the date before the date of enactment of the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act , shall be null and void and of no effect. . (2) Conforming amendments (A) Section 14(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 ( 45 U.S.C. 231m(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: . The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act. . (B) Section 2(e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act ( 45 U.S.C. 352(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act. (b) Repeal of administrative offset authority (1) In general Paragraph (3) of section 3716(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking (3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding and all that follows through any overpayment under such program). ; (B) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as paragraph (3). (2) Conforming amendment Paragraph (5) of such section is amended by striking the Commissioner of Social Security and . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to any collection by administrative offset occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act of a claim arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4501 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2017 Mr. Loebsack (for himself, Ms. Shea-Porter , Mrs. Napolitano , and Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To increase funding for the State response to the opioid misuse crisis and to provide funding for research on addiction and pain related to the substance misuse crisis.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act . 2. Additional funding for the State response (a) Funding Section 1003 of the 21st Century Cures Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290ee–3 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking under subsection (b) and inserting under subsection (b)(3) and the appropriations under subsection (b)(4) ; (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: (4) Additional appropriations In addition to the amounts transferred to the Account under paragraph (2)(A), there are authorized to be appropriated, and there are appropriated, to the Secretary, out of monies in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, $4,474,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2027, to carry out the grant program described in subsection (c). Such funds shall remain available until expended. ; and (3) by striking subsection (f). (b) Activities Section 1003(c)(1) of the 21st Century Cures Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290ee–3 note) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (G); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) Detection, surveillance, and treatment of co-occurring infections associated with the opioid epidemic, including hepatitis C and HIV. (F) Surveillance, data collection, and timely and consistent reporting on the number of opioid overdose deaths, including the incidence and prevalence of co-occurring infections and toxicology reporting on the number of deaths where fentanyl or other illicit opioid analogs were detected. . 3. Grants for research on addiction and pain (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall use any funds appropriated under subsection (b) to award grants for the purpose of conducting research on addiction and pain related to substance misuse. The Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health, shall determine the amount of each grant awarded under this section. (b) Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated, and there are appropriated, to the Secretary, out of monies in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, $50,400,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022, to carry out the grant program described in subsection (a). Such funds shall remain available until expended.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4507 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2017 Mr. Wittman (for himself, Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Harris , Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Massie , Mr. Pearce , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Rouzer , and Mr. Franks of Arizona ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require assurances that certain family planning service projects and programs will provide pamphlets containing the contact information of adoption centers.

1. Short title This Act may be referred to as the Adoption Information Act . 2. Provision in family planning services of pamphlets containing adoption center contact information Title X of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 1009. Adoption center contact information (a) A grant may be made or contract entered into under section 1001 for a family planning service project or program only upon assurances satisfactory to the Secretary that the project or program will— (1) provide to each person to whom the project or program provides family planning services, at the time the person inquires about the services, a pamphlet that contains— (A) a comprehensive list of the adoption centers located in the State where the services are provided; and (B) the address and telephone number of each such center; (2) at the same time, orally inform each such person that the pamphlet— (A) was provided by the Department of Health and Human Services; and (B) contains a comprehensive list of the adoption centers located in the State where the services are provided; and (3) provide each such person an opportunity to read the pamphlet. (b) The Secretary shall prepare, annually update, and distribute to each project or program referred to in subsection (a) pamphlets described in that subsection. (c) No funds may be used to carry out this section, except funds that are appropriated to carry out this title. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4509 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mr. Blum introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To prohibit the use of official funds for airline accommodations for Members of Congress which are not coach-class accommodations, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Congressional First Class Flights Act . 2. Prohibiting use of funds for official travel expenses of Members of Congress for airline accommodations other than coach-class (a) Prohibition No funds appropriated or otherwise made available during a fiscal year for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, unless the use of other than coach-class accommodations is necessary to accommodate a medical disability or other special need. (b) Coach-Class Accommodations Defined In this section, the term coach-class accommodations means the basic class of accommodation by airlines that is normally the lowest fare offered regardless of airline terminology used, and (as referred to by airlines) may include tourist class or economy class, as well as single class when the airline offers only one class of accommodations to all travelers. 3. Regulations The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives (with respect to Representatives in, and Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to, the Congress) and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate (with respect to Senators) shall each promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act. 4. Member of Congress defined In this Act, the term Member of Congress means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. 5. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2019 and each succeeding fiscal year.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4510 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mr. Blum introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To prohibit the use of official funds provided for the operations of a House of Congress for long-term vehicle leases, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Congressional Vehicle Leases Act . 2. Prohibiting use of congressional funds for long-term vehicle leases No funds appropriated or otherwise made available during a fiscal year for the operations of a House of Congress, including the official and representational expenses of a Member of Congress or the expenses of a committee or leadership office of a House of Congress, may be used to lease a vehicle for a period of longer than 30 consecutive days, or to lease a vehicle for a period of any length at a daily rate exceeding a maximum rate established by regulation. 3. Regulations The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives (with respect to Representatives in, and Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to, the Congress) and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate (with respect to Senators) shall each promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act. 4. Member of Congress defined In this Act, the term Member of Congress means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. 5. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to leases entered into after the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4511 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mr. Blum introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from lobbying Members, officers, or employees of Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Golden Parachutes for Public Service Act . 2. Prohibition against lobbying of Congress by former Members (a) Senators Section 207(e)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking within 2 years . (b) Members and Officers of the House of Representatives Section 207(e)(1)(B)(i) of such title is amended by striking within 1 year . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to individuals who leave office on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4513 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mrs. Bustos (for herself and Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to alter and expand eligibility for farm ownership loans by modifying the 3-year experience requirement.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Farmers of Tomorrow Act . 2. Modification of the 3-year experience requirement for purposes of eligibility for farm ownership loans (a) In general Section 302(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1922(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking (3) and inserting (5) ; and (B) by inserting (not exceeding 2 years) after period of time ; and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively, and inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Other acceptable experience In determining whether a farmer or rancher has other acceptable experience under paragraph (1), the Secretary may count any of the following: (A) at least 16 hours of post-secondary education in a field related to agriculture; (B) successful completion of a farm management curriculum offered by the Cooperative Extension Service, a community college, an adult vocational agriculture program, a non-profit organization, or a land grant university; (C) at least 1 year of direct substantive management experience in a business; (D) an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States; (E) successful repayment of a youth loan made under section 311(b); (F) at least 1 year as hired farm labor with substantial management responsibilities; (G) successful completion of a farm mentorship, apprenticeship, or internship program with an emphasis on management requirements and day-to-day farm management decisions; (H) an established relationship with an individual participating as a counselor in a Service Corps of Retired Executives program authorized under section 8(b)(1)(B) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 637(b)(1)(B) ), or with a local farm or ranch operator or organization, approved by the Secretary, that is committed to mentoring the farmer or rancher; and (I) successful completion of a military leadership course. (3) Deeming rule For purposes of paragraph (1), a farmer or rancher is deemed to have participated in the business operations of a farm or ranch for not less than 3 years or have other acceptable experience for a period of time, as determined by the Secretary, if the farmer or rancher meets the requirements of subparagraphs (F), (H), and (I) of paragraph (2). . (b) Conforming amendment Section 310D(a)(2) of such Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1934(a)(2) ) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) through (4) of section 302 and inserting subparagraphs (A) through (D) of section 302(a)(1) .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4514 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mrs. Comstock introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit deductions for settlements subject to nondisclosure agreements paid in connection with sexual harassment or sexual abuse, and for other purposes.

1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Stop Tax Subsidies for Sexual Abusers and Harassers Act of 2017 . 2. Denial of deduction for settlements subject to nondisclosure agreements paid in connection with sexual harassment or sexual abuse (a) Denial of deduction Section 162 is amended by redesignating subsection (q) as subsection (r) and by inserting after subsection (p) the following new subsection: (q) Payments related to sexual harassment and sexual abuse No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any settlement or payment related to sexual harassment or sexual abuse if such settlement or payment is subject to a nondisclosure agreement or attorney’s fees related to such a settlement or payment. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4516 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Ms. DelBene introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of certain payments made with respect to sexual misconduct.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Tax Breaks for Sexual Misconduct Act . 2. Treatment of certain payments made with respect to sexual misconduct (a) Denial of deduction for certain payments made with respect to sexual misconduct Section 162(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Certain payments made with respect to sexual misconduct No deduction shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any amount paid or incurred for— (A) liability insurance providing coverage with respect to sexual misconduct by an employee, or (B) damages, settlement costs, or attorney’s fees with respect to sexual misconduct by an employee. . (b) Exclusion from gross income of certain amounts received with respect to sexual misconduct Section 104(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ; and , and by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph: (7) amount received as damages or settlement payments on account of injuries due to sexual misconduct. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4517 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mr. Faso (for himself, Mr. Collins of New York , and Mr. Stivers ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Home Owners’ Loan Act to allow mutual holding companies to clarify requirements related to the waiver of dividends, and for other purposes.

1. Dividend waiver authority for mutual holding companies Section 10(o)(11) of the Home Owners’ Loan Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1467a(o)(11) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D)— (A) in clause (i), by adding and at the end; (B) in clause (ii), by striking ; and and inserting a period; and (C) by striking clause (iii); (2) by amending subparagraph (E) to read as follows: (E) Valuation The appropriate Federal banking agency may not consider waived dividends in determining an appropriate exchange ratio in the event of a full conversion to stock form. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize the appropriate Federal banking agency to require a vote of members of a mutual holding company to approve one or more dividend waivers or to place any additional restrictions on dividend waivers by mutual holding companies that are inconsistent with or exceed the requirements set forth in this paragraph. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4519 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mr. Huizenga introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to resource extraction, and for other purposes.

1. Repeal of resource extraction disclosure requirements (a) In general Subsection (q) of section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78m ) is hereby repealed. (b) Conforming amendments The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) is amended— (1) by striking section 1504; and (2) in the table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act, by striking the item relating to section 1504.
IB Union Calendar No. 373 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4519 [Report No. 115–500] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mr. Huizenga introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services January 9, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to resource extraction, and for other purposes.

1. Repeal of resource extraction disclosure requirements (a) In general Subsection (q) of section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78m ) is hereby repealed. (b) Conforming amendments The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) is amended— (1) by striking section 1504; and (2) in the table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act, by striking the item relating to section 1504.

January 9, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4520 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Ms. Jenkins of Kansas (for herself and Mr. Loebsack ) introduced the following bill; which was 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 A BILL To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2017.

1. Extension of enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2017 Section 1 of Public Law 113–198 , as amended by section 1 of Public Law 114–112 and section 16004 of Public Law 114–255 , is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking 2016 and inserting 2017 ; and (2) by striking and 2016 and inserting 2016, and 2017 .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4522 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mrs. Love introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds for the payment of a settlement or award under such Act in connection with a claim arising from sexual harassment committed by a Member of Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Taxpayers Obligations to Perpetrators of Sexual Harassment Act . 2. Prohibiting use of public funds for payment of settlements and awards under Congressional Accountability Act in sexual harassment claims involving Members of Congress (a) Prohibition Section 415 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1415 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking subsection (c) and inserting subsections (c) and (d) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) No use of public funds for payments of awards and settlements in connection with acts of sexual harassment committed by Members of Congress No funds of the Treasury of the United States may be used for the payment of an award or settlement under this Act in connection with a violation of section 201(a)(1) if the violation consists of an act of sexual harassment committed personally by a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) or a Senator. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to settlements and awards paid on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4526 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mr. Rokita introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stopping Lawless Actions of Politicians (SLAP) Act of 2017 . 2. Certain Obstructions of Enforcement of Immigration Laws (a) Offense Chapter 73 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following; 1522. Certain obstructions of enforcement of immigration laws Whoever, being a State or local official having custody of an individual, knowingly ignores a request from the Federal Government for the custody of that individual, if the requesting authority has designated that individual as a violator of the immigration laws, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both . (b) Clerical Amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 73 is amended by adding at the end the following: 1522. Certain obstructions of enforcement of immigration laws. .
IB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4528 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes, and for other purposes.

1. Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 Section 4(c)(1) of the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 ( 16 U.S.C. 1827a(c)(1) ) is amended by inserting and retained after landed . 2. Shark Conservation Act of 2010 The Act entitled An Act to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conservation of sharks , approved January 4, 2011 ( Public Law 111–348 ; 124 Stat. 3668), is amended— (1) by striking section 104 and inserting the following: 104. Rule of construction Nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed as affecting, altering, or diminishing in any way the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to establish such conservation and management measures as the Secretary considers necessary and appropriate under sections 302(a)(3) and 304(g) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(3) , 1854(g)). ; and (2) in section 1, by striking the item relating to section 104 and inserting the following: Sec. 104. Rule of construction. .

Passed the House of Representatives June 25, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen H. R. 4528 AN ACT To make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes, and for other purposes.

1. Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 Section 4(c)(1) of the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 ( 16 U.S.C. 1827a(c)(1) ) is amended by inserting and retained after landed . 2. Shark Conservation Act of 2010 The Act entitled An Act to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conservation of sharks , approved January 4, 2011 ( Public Law 111–348 ; 124 Stat. 3668), is amended— (1) by striking section 104 and inserting the following: 104. Rule of construction Nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed as affecting, altering, or diminishing in any way the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to establish such conservation and management measures as the Secretary considers necessary and appropriate under sections 302(a)(3) and 304(g) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(3) , 1854(g)). ; and (2) in section 1, by striking the item relating to section 104 and inserting the following: Sec. 104. Rule of construction. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4528 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mr. Soto introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes, and for other purposes.

1. Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 Section 4(c)(1) of the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 ( 16 U.S.C. 1827a(c)(1) ) is amended by inserting and retained after landed . 2. Shark Conservation Act of 2010 The Act entitled An Act to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conservation of sharks , approved January 4, 2011 ( Public Law 111–348 ; 124 Stat. 3668), is amended— (1) by striking section 104 and inserting the following: 104. Rule of construction Nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed as affecting, altering, or diminishing in any way the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to establish such conservation and management measures as the Secretary considers necessary and appropriate under sections 302(a)(3) and 304(g) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(3) , 1854(g)). ; and (2) in section 1, by striking the item relating to section 104 and inserting the following: Sec. 104. Rule of construction. .
II Calendar No. 486 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4528 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2018 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar AN ACT To make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes, and for other purposes.

1. Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 Section 4(c)(1) of the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 ( 16 U.S.C. 1827a(c)(1) ) is amended by inserting and retained after landed . 2. Shark Conservation Act of 2010 The Act entitled An Act to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conservation of sharks , approved January 4, 2011 ( Public Law 111–348 ; 124 Stat. 3668), is amended— (1) by striking section 104 and inserting the following: 104. Rule of construction Nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed as affecting, altering, or diminishing in any way the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to establish such conservation and management measures as the Secretary considers necessary and appropriate under sections 302(a)(3) and 304(g) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(3) , 1854(g)). ; and (2) in section 1, by striking the item relating to section 104 and inserting the following: Sec. 104. Rule of construction. .

Passed the House of Representatives June 25, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

June 26, 2018 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
IB Union Calendar No. 601 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4528 [Report No. 115–775] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mr. Soto introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources June 22, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes, and for other purposes.

1. Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 Section 4(c)(1) of the Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 ( 16 U.S.C. 1827a(c)(1) ) is amended by inserting and retained after landed . 2. Shark Conservation Act of 2010 The Act entitled An Act to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conservation of sharks , approved January 4, 2011 ( Public Law 111–348 ; 124 Stat. 3668), is amended— (1) by striking section 104 and inserting the following: 104. Rule of construction Nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed as affecting, altering, or diminishing in any way the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to establish such conservation and management measures as the Secretary considers necessary and appropriate under sections 302(a)(3) and 304(g) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(3) , 1854(g)). ; and (2) in section 1, by striking the item relating to section 104 and inserting the following: Sec. 104. Rule of construction. .

June 22, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4529 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mrs. Wagner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise Form S–3 so as to add listing and registration of a class of common equity securities on a national securities exchange as an additional basis for satisfying the requirements of General Instruction I.B.1. of such form and to remove such listing and registration as a requirement of General Instruction I.B.6. of such form.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accelerating Access to Capital Act of 2017 . 2. Expanded eligibility for use of Form S–3 Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise Form S–3— (1) so as to permit securities to be registered pursuant to General Instruction I.B.1. of such form provided that either— (A) the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant is $75,000,000 or more; or (B) the registrant has at least one class of common equity securities listed and registered on a national securities exchange; and (2) so as to remove the requirement of paragraph (c) from General Instruction I.B.6. of such form.
IB Union Calendar No. 436 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4529 [Report No. 115–576] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mrs. Wagner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services February 23, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise Form S–3 so as to add listing and registration of a class of common equity securities on a national securities exchange as an additional basis for satisfying the requirements of General Instruction I.B.1. of such form and to remove such listing and registration as a requirement of General Instruction I.B.6. of such form.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accelerating Access to Capital Act of 2017 . 2. Expanded eligibility for use of Form S–3 Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise Form S–3— (1) so as to permit securities to be registered pursuant to General Instruction I.B.1. of such form provided that either— (A) the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant is $75,000,000 or more; or (B) the registrant has at least one class of common equity securities listed and registered on a national securities exchange; and (2) so as to remove the requirement of paragraph (c) from General Instruction I.B.6. of such form.

February 23, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4542 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 4, 2017 Miss Rice of New York (for herself and Mr. Krishnamoorthi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a distracted driving education grant program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Distracted Driving Education Act of 2017 . 2. Distracted driving education grant program (a) Establishment Not later than October 1, 2018, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a distracted driving education grant program. (b) Grant authority In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary may make a grant, on a competitive basis, to a nonprofit organization. (c) Eligible projects A grant made under subsection (b) shall be used to provide education to the public regarding the risks of distracted driving, including texting or otherwise using a personal wireless communications device while driving. (d) Applications To be eligible for a grant made under subsection (b), a nonprofit organization shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary determines appropriate. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to make grants under subsection (b) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 and 2020.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4546 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 5, 2017 Mr. Royce of California (for himself and Mr. Hultgren ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to specify when a nationally traded security is exempt from State regulation of security offerings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Securities Exchange Regulatory Parity Act . 2. Nationally traded securities exemption Section 18(b)(1) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77r(b)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (A); (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by inserting a security designated as qualified for trading in the national market system pursuant to section 11A(a)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that is before listed ; and (B) by striking that has listing standards that the Commission determines by rule (on its own initiative or on the basis of a petition) are substantially similar to the listing standards applicable to securities described in subparagraph (A) ; (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking or (B) ; and (4) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively.
IB Union Calendar No. 390 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4546 [Report No. 115–525] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 5, 2017 Mr. Royce of California (for himself and Mr. Hultgren ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services January 25, 2018 Additional sponsors: Mr. Gottheimer and Mr. Messer January 25, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to specify when a nationally traded security is exempt from State regulation of security offerings.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Securities Exchange Regulatory Parity Act . 2. Nationally traded securities exemption Section 18(b)(1) of the Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77r(b)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (A); (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by inserting a security designated as qualified for trading in the national market system pursuant to section 11A(a)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that is before listed ; and (B) by striking that has listing standards that the Commission determines by rule (on its own initiative or on the basis of a petition) are substantially similar to the listing standards applicable to securities described in subparagraph (A) ; (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking or (B) ; and (4) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively.

January 25, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed