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Public Law 115–39: To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, as the “Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. Public Law 39 Public Law 115–39 131 Stat. 860 2017-06-06 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 860 Public Law 115–39 115th Congress

An Act To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, as the “Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. June 6, 2017 [ H.R. 375 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.   The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the “Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. SEC. 2. REFERENCES.   Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. Approved June 6, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 375 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–23 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Mar. 7, considered and passed House. May 24, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–40: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend certain protections against prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes. Public Law 40 Public Law 115–40 131 Stat. 861 2017-06-14 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 861 Public Law 115–40 115th Congress

An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend certain protections against prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes. June 14, 2017 [ H.R. 657 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Follow the Rules Act. 5 USC 101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Follow the Rules Act ”. SEC. 2. PROHIBITED PERSONNEL ACTION BASED ON ORDERING INDIVIDUAL TO VIOLATE RULE OR REGULATION. (a) In General .— Subparagraph (D) of section 2302(b)(9) of title 5, United States Code , is amended by inserting “ , rule, or regulation ” after “ law ”. (b) Technical Correction .— Such subparagraph is further amended by striking “ for ”. Approved June 14, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 657 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–67 ( Comm. on Oversight and Government Reform ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): May 1, considered and passed House. May 25, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–42: To amend section 1214 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for stays during a period that the Merit Systems Protection Board lacks a quorum. Public Law 42 Public Law 115–42 131 Stat. 883 2017-06-27 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 883 Public Law 115–42 115th Congress

An Act To amend section 1214 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for stays during a period that the Merit Systems Protection Board lacks a quorum. June 27, 2017 [ S. 1083 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. STAYS BY MSPB DURING PERIODS WITH NO QUORUM.    Section 1214(b)(1)(B) of title 5, United States Code , is amended — (1) by inserting “ (i) ” before “ The Board may ”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(ii) If the Board lacks the number of members appointed under section 1201 required to constitute a quorum, any remaining member of the Board who was appointed, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may, upon request by the Special Counsel, extend the period of any stay granted under subparagraph (A).” . Approved June 27, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1083 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): May 11, considered and passed Senate. May 25, considered and passed House, amended. June 14, Senate concurred in House amendment.

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Public Law 115–49: To remove the sunset provision of section 203 of Public Law 105–384, and for other purposes. Public Law 49 Public Law 115–49 131 Stat. 1000 2017-08-18 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1000 Public Law 115–49 115th Congress

An Act To remove the sunset provision of section 203 of Public Law 105–384, and for other purposes. Aug. 18, 2017 [ H.R. 374 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DUNGENESS CRAB FISHERY MANAGEMENT.   Section 203 of the Act entitled “An Act to approve a governing international fishery agreement between the United States and the Republic of Poland, and for other purposes”, approved November 13, 1998 ( Public Law 105–384 ; 16 U.S.C. 1856 note ), is amended — (1) by striking subsection (i); and (2) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (i). Approved August 18, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 374 ( S. 61 ): SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–88 ( Commerce, Science, and Transportation ) accompanying S. 61 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Jan. 30, considered and passed House. Aug. 3, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–53: To amend Public Law 94–241 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands. Public Law 53 Public Law 115–53 131 Stat. 1091 2017-08-22 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1091 Public Law 115–53 115th Congress

An Act To amend Public Law 94–241 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands. Aug. 22, 2017 [ H.R. 339 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Northern Mariana Islands Economic Expansion Act. SECTION 1. 48 USC 1801 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Northern Mariana Islands Economic Expansion Act ”. SEC. 2. COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS: TRANSITIONAL WORKERS.    Section 6 of Public Law 94–241 ( 48 U.S.C. 1806 ) is amended — (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking “ $150 ” and inserting “ $200 ”; and (2) Permits. in subsection (d)(2)— (A) by striking the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting “ , except a permit for construction occupations (as that term is defined by the Department of Labor as Standard Occupational Classification Group 47–0000 or any successor provision) shall only be issued to extend a permit first issued before October 1, 2015. ”; and (B) by striking “  ‘ending on December 31, 2019’. ” and inserting “ ending on December 31, 2019, except that for fiscal year 2017 an additional 350 permits shall be made available for extension of existing permits, expiring after the date of enactment of the Northern Mariana Islands Economic Expansion Act through September 30, 2017, of which no fewer than 60 shall be reserved for healthcare practitioners and technical operations (as that term is defined by the Department of Labor as Standard Occupational Classification Group 29–0000 or any successor provision), and no fewer than 10 shall be reserved for plant and system operators (as that term is defined by the 131 STAT. 1092 Department of Labor as Standard Occupational Classification Group 51–8000 or any successor provision). ”. Approved August 22, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 339 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Jan. 30, considered and passed House. Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate, amended. Aug. 11, House concurred in Senate amendment.

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Public Law 115–57: To amend section 1113 of the Social Security Act to provide authority for increased fiscal year 2017 and 2018 payments for temporary assistance to United States citizens returned from foreign countries. Public Law 57 Public Law 115–57 131 Stat. 1148 2017-09-12 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1148 Public Law 115–57 115th Congress

An Act To amend section 1113 of the Social Security Act to provide authority for increased fiscal year 2017 and 2018 payments for temporary assistance to United States citizens returned from foreign countries. Sept. 12, 2017 [ H.R. 3732 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Jose Overseas Act. 42 USC 1305 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Jose Overseas Act ”. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AGGREGATE PAYMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 AND 2018 FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO UNITED STATES CITIZENS RETURNED FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES. (a) In General .— Section 1113(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1313(d) ) is amended — (1) by striking “ fiscal year 2010 ” and inserting “ fiscal years 2017 and 2018 ”; and (2) by striking “ that fiscal year ” and inserting “ each such fiscal year ”. (b) Emergency Designation .— The amounts made available by the amendments made by subsection (a) are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 933(g) ). Approved September 12, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3732 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Sept. 11, considered and passed House and Senate.

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Public Law 115–61: To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Public Law 61 Public Law 115–61 131 Stat. 1158 2017-09-27 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1158 Public Law 115–61 115th Congress

An Act To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to modify the term of the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Sept. 27, 2017 [ H.R. 3110 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act. 12 USC 5301 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act ”. SEC. 2. FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL.   Section 111(c) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5321(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(4) Term of independent member .— Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if a successor to the independent member of the Council serving under subsection (b)(1)(J) is not appointed and confirmed by the end of the term of service of such member, such member may continue to serve until the earlier of— “(A) 18 months after the date on which the term of service ends; or “(B) the date on which a successor to such member is appointed and confirmed.” . Approved September 27, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3110 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–293 ( Comm. on Financial Services ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Sept. 5, considered and passed House. Sept. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–67: To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes. Public Law 67 Public Law 115–67 131 Stat. 1200 2017-10-06 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1200 Public Law 115–67 115th Congress

An Act To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes. Oct. 6, 2017 [ S. 810 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RIVERSIDE BRIDGE PROJECT. (a) In General .— The Riverside Bridge Project is authorized to be carried out notwithstanding— (1) any agreement entered unto under, or restriction pursuant to, section 404(b)(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c(b)(2) ); or (2) any easement or other Federal restriction pursuant to that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ) that requires the covered property to be maintained for open space, recreation, or wetland management. (b) Conditions .— As a condition of the authorization under subsection (a)— (1) Christian County, Missouri, or an assignee shall— (A) carry out the Riverside Bridge Project in a manner that ensures that no flood damage attributable to the Project occurs; and (B) be liable for any such flood damage that does occur; and (2) the Federal Government shall not be liable for future flood damage that is caused by the Project. (c) Disaster Assistance Prohibited .— No future disaster assistance from any Federal source may be provided with respect to the covered property or any improvements thereon. (d) Definitions .— In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Covered property .— The term “ covered property ” means the property— (A) in Christian County, Missouri; (B) conveyed to such County by the Riverside Inn, Inc.; and (C) that is approximately 1.5 acres and 482 lineal feet adjacent to the westerly line of Riverside Road to the center of Finley Creek. 131 STAT. 1201 (2) Riverside bridge project .— The term “ Riverside Bridge Project ” means the project to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge on and over the covered property. Approved October 6, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 810 : SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–142 ( Comm. on Environment and Public Works ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Aug. 3, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 25, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–69: To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster. Public Law 69 Public Law 115–69 131 Stat. 1207 2017-10-18 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1207 Public Law 115–69 115th Congress

An Act To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster. Oct. 18, 2017 [ H.R. 1117 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ACTION PLAN TO IMPROVE FIELD TRANSITION. (a) In General .— Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding the plans the agency will undertake to provide the following: (1) Consistent guidance to applicants on FEMA disaster funding procedures during the response to an emergency or disaster. (2) Appropriate record maintenance and transfer of documents to new teams during staff transitions. (3) Accurate assistance to applicants and grantees to ease the administrative burden throughout the process of obtaining and monitoring assistance. (b) Maintaining Records .— The report shall also include a plan for implementing operating procedures and document retention requirements to ensure the maintenance of appropriate records throughout the lifecycle of the emergency or disaster. (c) New Technologies .— Finally, the report shall identify new technologies that further aid the disaster workforce in partnering with State, local, and tribal governments and private nonprofits in the wake of a disaster or emergency to educate, assist, and inform applicants on the status of their emergency or disaster assistance applications and projects. Approved October 18, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1117 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–31 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–158 ( Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Mar. 27, considered and passed House. Oct. 4, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–74: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Arbitration Agreements”. Public Law 74 Public Law 115–74 131 Stat. 1243 2017-11-01 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1243 Public Law 115–74 115th Congress

Joint Resolution Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Arbitration Agreements”. Nov. 1, 2017 [ H.J. Res. 111 ]   Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Arbitration Agreements” ( 82 Fed. Reg. 33210 (July 19, 2017)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Approved November 1, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.J. Res. 111 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): July 25, considered and passed House. Oct. 24, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–78: To provide for consideration of the extension under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of nonapplication of No-Load Mode energy efficiency standards to certain security or life safety alarms or surveillance systems, and for other purposes. Public Law 78 Public Law 115–78 131 Stat. 1256 2017-11-02 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1256 Public Law 115–78 115th Congress

An Act To provide for consideration of the extension under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of nonapplication of No-Load Mode energy efficiency standards to certain security or life safety alarms or surveillance systems, and for other purposes. Nov. 2, 2017 [ S. 190 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Power And Security Systems (PASS) Act. 42 USC 6201 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Power And Security Systems (PASS) Act ”. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF NONAPPLICATION OF NO-LOAD MODE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARD TO CERTAIN SECURITY OR LIFE SAFETY ALARM OR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS. (a) Section 325(u)(3)(D)(ii) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(3)(D)(ii) ) is amended — (1) by striking “ 2015 ” each place it appears and inserting “ 2021 ”; and (2) by striking “ 2017 ” and inserting “ 2023 ”. (b) Section 325(u)(3)(E) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(3)(E) ) is amended — (1) in clause (ii), by striking “ July 1, 2017, ” and inserting “ the effective date of the amendment under subparagraph (D)(ii) ”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(iv) Treatment in rule .— In the rule under subparagraph (D)(ii) and subsequent amendments the Secretary may treat some or all external power supplies designed to be connected to a security or life safety alarm or surveillance system as a separate 131 STAT. 1257 product class or may extend the nonapplication under clause (ii).” . Approved November 2, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 190 ( H.R. 511 ): SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–76 ( Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 11, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–81: To designate the checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 77 North in Sarita, Texas, as the “Javier Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint”. Public Law 81 Public Law 115–81 131 Stat. 1264 2017-11-02 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1264 Public Law 115–81 115th Congress

An Act To designate the checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 77 North in Sarita, Texas, as the “Javier Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint”. Nov. 2, 2017 [ S. 1617 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017 ”. SEC. 2. FINDINGS.   Congress finds the following: (1) A native of La Feria, Texas, Border Patrol Agent Javier Vega, Jr., served his country first a member of the United States Marines Corps and then proudly as a border patrol agent in the canine division with his dog, Goldie. (2) Agent Vega was assigned to the Kingsville, Texas, Border Patrol Station as a canine handler and worked primarily at the Sarita Border Patrol Checkpoint. (3) On August 3, 2014, Agent Vega was on a fishing trip with his family near Raymondville, Texas, when 2 criminal aliens attempted to rob and attack them. (4) Agent Vega was shot and killed while attempting to subdue the assailants and protecting his family. (5) Agent Vega is survived by his wife, parents, 3 sons, brother, sister-in-law, niece, and dog, Goldie. SEC. 3. DESIGNATION.   The checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 77 North in Sarita, Texas, shall be known and designated as the “Javier Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint”. SEC. 4. REFERENCES.   Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the checkpoint described 131 STAT. 1265 in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Javier Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint”. Approved November 2, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1617 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Aug. 3, considered and passed House. Oct. 10, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–82: To reauthorize the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program, and for other purposes. Public Law 82 Public Law 115–82 131 Stat. 1266 2017-11-02 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1266 Public Law 115–82 115th Congress

An Act To reauthorize the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program, and for other purposes. Nov. 2, 2017 [ S. 782 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Providing Resources, Officers, and Technology to Eradicate Cyber Threats to Our Children Act of 2017. SECTION 1. 34 USC 10101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Providing Resources, Officers, and Technology To Eradicate Cyber Threats to Our Children Act of 2017 ” or the “ PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017 ”. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE NATIONAL INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE PROGRAM.   Title I of the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 ( 34 U.S.C. 21101 et seq. ) is amended in section 107(a)(10) ( 34 U.S.C. 21117(a)(10) ), by striking “ fiscal year 2018 ” and inserting “ each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 ”. Approved November 2, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 782 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): June 15, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 3, considered and passed House, amended. Oct. 26, Senate concurred in House amendment.

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Public Law 115–86: To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs, and for other purposes. Public Law 86 Public Law 115–86 131 Stat. 1276 2017-11-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1276 Public Law 115–86 115th Congress

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs, and for other purposes. Nov. 21, 2017 [ H.R. 1545 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017. 38 USC 101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017 ”. SEC. 2. SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DISCLOSURE OF PATIENT INFORMATION TO STATE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE MONITORING PROGRAMS.    Section 5701(l) of title 38, United States Code , is amended — (1) by inserting “ (1) ” before “ Under ”; (2) by striking “ a veteran or the dependent of a veteran ” and inserting “ a covered individual ”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(2) In this subsection, a ‘covered individual’ is an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by an employee of the Department or by a non-Department provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the Department.” . Approved November 21, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1545 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–144 ( Comm. on Veterans’ Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): May 23, considered and passed House. Nov. 15, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–87: To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s current efforts to modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, and for other purposes. Public Law 87 Public Law 115–87 131 Stat. 1277 2017-11-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1277 Public Law 115–87 115th Congress

An Act To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s current efforts to modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, and for other purposes. Nov. 21, 2017 [ H.R. 1679 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. 42 USC 5121 note . 42 USC 5121 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017 ”. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General .— The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall ensure the ongoing modernization of the grant systems for the administration of assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ) includes the following: (1) Online information. An online interface, including online assistance, for applicants to complete application forms, submit materials, and access the status of applications. (2) Mechanisms to eliminate duplication of benefits. (3) If appropriate, enable the sharing of information among agencies and with State, local, and tribal governments, to eliminate the need to file multiple applications and speed disaster recovery. (4) Any additional tools the Administrator determines will improve the implementation of this section. (b) Implementation .— To the extent practicable, the Administrator shall deliver the system capabilities described in subsection (a) in increments or iterations as working components for applicant use. SEC. 3. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED.   No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this Act. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized. Approved November 21, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1679 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–107 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–159 ( Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): May 2, considered and passed House. Nov. 13, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–88: To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the sunset of certain provisions relating to information technology, to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 to extend the sunset relating to the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative, and for other purposes. Public Law 88 Public Law 115–88 131 Stat. 1278 2017-11-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1278 Public Law 115–88 115th Congress

An Act To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the sunset of certain provisions relating to information technology, to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 to extend the sunset relating to the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative, and for other purposes. Nov. 21, 2017 [ H.R. 3243 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017. 40 USC 101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 ”. SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF SUNSET RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY AND RISK MANAGEMENT OF MAJOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS.   Subsection (c) of section 11302 of title 40, United States Code , is amended by striking the first paragraph (5). SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF SUNSET RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO, PROGRAM, AND RESOURCE REVIEWS.    Section 11319 of title 40, United States Code , is amended — (1) by redesignating the second subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by striking paragraph (6). SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF SUNSET RELATING TO FEDERAL DATA CENTER CONSOLIDATION INITIATIVE.   Subsection (e) of section 834 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 44 U.S.C. 3601 note ) is amended by striking “ 2018 ” and inserting “ 2020 ”. Approved November 21, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3243 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–344 ( Comm. on Oversight and Government Reform ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Oct. 11, considered and passed House. Nov. 8, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–89: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the designation of State approving agencies for multi-State apprenticeship programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Public Law 89 Public Law 115–89 131 Stat. 1279 2017-11-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 1279 Public Law 115–89 115th Congress

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the designation of State approving agencies for multi-State apprenticeship programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Nov. 21, 2017 [ H.R. 3949 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Veterans Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform Act. 38 USC 101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Veterans Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform Act ” or the “ VALOR Act ”. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF STATE APPROVING AGENCIES FOR MULTI-STATE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.   Paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of section 3672 of title 38, United States Code , is amended to read as follows: “(1) (A) The State approving agency for a multi-State apprenticeship program is— “(i) for purposes of approval of the program, the State approving agency for the State in which the headquarters of the apprenticeship program is located; and “(ii) for all other purposes, the State approving agency for the State in which the apprenticeship program takes place. “(B) In this paragraph, the term ‘ multi-State apprenticeship program ’ means a non-Federal apprenticeship program operating in more than one State that meets the minimum national program standards, as developed by the Department of Labor.” . SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR ASSISTANCE FOR APPRENTICESHIP AND OTHER ON-JOB TRAINING.    Section 3680(c) of title 38, United States Code , is amended by striking “ shall have received— ” and all that follows through “ person’s certificate, ” and inserting “ receives from the training establishment a certification ”. Approved November 21, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3949 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–398 ( Comm. on Veterans’ Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Nov. 7, considered and passed House. Nov. 15, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–95: To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Public Law 95 Public Law 115–95 131 Stat. 2042 2017-12-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 2042 Public Law 115–95 115th Congress

An Act To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dec. 20, 2017 [ S. 1266 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Enhancing Veteran Care Act. 38 USC 101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Enhancing Veteran Care Act ”. SEC. 2. 38 USC 1701 note . INVESTIGATION OF MEDICAL CENTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Assessment. Reports. In General .— The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may contract with a nonprofit organization that accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States to investigate a medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs to assess and report deficiencies of the facilities at such medical center. (b) Authority of Directors .— (1) In general .— Subject to coordination under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall delegate the authority under subsection (a) to contract for an investigation at a medical center of the Department to the Director of the Veterans Integrated Service Network in which the medical center is located or the director of such medical center. (2) Notification. Coordination .— Before entering into a contract under paragraph (1), the Director of a Veterans Integrated Service Network or the director of a medical center, as the case may be, shall notify the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Comptroller General of the United States for purposes of coordinating any investigation conducted pursuant to such contract with any other investigations that may be ongoing. (c) Rule of Construction .— Nothing in this section may be construed— (1) to prevent the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs from conducting any review, audit, evaluation, or inspection regarding a topic for which an investigation is conducted under this section; or (2) to modify the requirement that employees of the Department assist with any review, audit, evaluation, or inspection 131 STAT. 2043 conducted by the Office of the Inspector General of the Department. Approved December 20, 2017.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1266 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Nov. 9, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 5, 6, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–100: To extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel. Public Law 100 Public Law 115–100 131 Stat. 2245 2018-01-03 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 2245 Public Law 115–100 115th Congress

An Act To extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel. Jan. 3, 2018 [ S. 2273 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM.    Section 2(a) of Public Law 110–299 ( 33 U.S.C. 1342 note ) is amended by striking “ December 18, 2017 ” and inserting “ January 19, 2018 ”. Approved January 3, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 2273 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Dec. 21, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 22, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–106: To disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving human trafficking. Public Law 106 Public Law 115–106 131 Stat. 2265 2018-01-08 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 2265 Public Law 115–106 115th Congress

An Act To disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving human trafficking. Jan. 8, 2018 [ S. 1532 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act. 49 USC 30101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act ”. SEC. 2. LIFETIME DISQUALIFICATION WITHOUT REINSTATEMENT.    Section 31310(d) of title 49, United States Code , is amended — (1) in the heading, by striking “ Controlled Substance Violations ” and inserting “ Lifetime Disqualification Without Reinstatement ”; (2) by striking “ The Secretary ” and inserting “ (1) Controlled substance violations .—The Secretary ”; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(2) Human trafficking violations .— The Secretary shall disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving an act or practice described in paragraph (9) of section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) ).” . Approved January 8, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1532 ( H.R. 3814 ): SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–188 ( Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transporta­tion ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Sept. 14, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 19, 21, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–107: To reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other purposes. Public Law 107 Public Law 115–107 131 Stat. 2266 2018-01-08 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 2266 Public Law 115–107 115th Congress

An Act To reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other purposes. Jan. 8, 2018 [ S. 1766 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017. 34 USC 10101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017 ” or the “ SAFER Act of 2017 ”. SEC. 2. PEDIATRIC SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS.   Section 304(c)(2) of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 ( 34 U.S.C. 40723(c)(2) ) is amended — (1) by inserting “ , both adult and pediatric, ” after “ role of forensic nurses ”; and (2) by striking “ and elder abuse ” and inserting “ elder abuse, and, in particular, the need for pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners, including such nurse examiners working in the multidisciplinary setting, in responding to abuse of both children and adolescents ”. SEC. 3. REDUCING THE RAPE KIT BACKLOG. (a) Reauthorization .— Section 2(c)(4) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701(c)(4) ) is amended by striking “ 2017 ” and inserting “ 2022 ”. (b) Sunset .— Section 1006 of the SAFER Act of 2013 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701 note ) is amended by striking “ 2018 ” and inserting “ 2023 ”. Approved January 8, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1766 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Oct. 23, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 21, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–108: To redesignate the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes. Public Law 108 Public Law 115–108 131 Stat. 2267 2018-01-08 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

131 STAT. 2267 Public Law 115–108 115th Congress

An Act To redesignate the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes. Jan. 8, 2018 [ H.R. 267 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017. 54 USC 320101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017 ”. SEC. 2. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK.   The Act entitled “An Act to establish the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes” ( Public Law 96–428 ) is amended — (1) in subsection (a) of the first section, by striking “ the map entitled ‘Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site Boundary Map’, number 489/80,013B, and dated September 1992 ” and inserting “ the map entitled ‘Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Revision’, numbered 489/128,786 and dated June 2015 ”; (2) by striking “ Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site ” each place it appears and inserting “ Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park ”; (3) by striking “ national historic site ” each place it appears and inserting “ national historical park ”; and (4) by striking “ historic site ” each place it appears and inserting “ historical park ”. SEC. 3. REFERENCES.   Any reference in a law (other than this Act), map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to “Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site” shall be deemed to be a reference to “Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park”. Approved January 8, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 267 : SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–49 ( Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017): Mar. 15, considered and passed House. Dec. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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