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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 153 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Al Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To provide for the issuance of a forever stamp to honor the work of Dr. Michael Ellis DeBakey, who helped develop the mobile army surgical hospital, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Michael E. DeBakey Stamp Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) Dr. Michael E. DeBakey was widely considered to be one of the greatest surgeons ever, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association; (2) his surgical inventions, such as the roller pump, which is a component of the heart-lung machine used in open-heart surgery, continue to save countless lives; (3) Dr. DeBakey’s surgical innovations, for example the use of Dacron grafts for damaged arteries, revolutionized the practice of medicine nationally and globally; (4) his commitment to military medicine helped shape the creation of the mobile army surgical hospital or MASH unit, and a medical program for returning veterans; and (5) Dr. DeBakey was consulted regarding the health of several world leaders, including President Boris N. Yeltsin during the cold war. 3. Michael E. DeBakey Stamp (a) In general In order to honor the work of Dr. Michael Ellis DeBakey, who helped develop the mobile army surgical hospital, the Postmaster General shall provide for the issuance of a forever stamp suitable for that purpose that depicts Dr. Michael E. DeBakey. (b) Definition For purposes of this Act, the term forever stamp means a definitive stamp which meets the postage required for first-class mail up to one ounce in weight, and which retains full validity for that purpose even if the rate of that postage is later increased. (c) Effective date The stamp described in subsection (a) shall be issued beginning as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 155 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Gene Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Labor to revise regulations concerning the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Worksite Reporting Act . 2. Recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall revise the regulations in part 1904 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, concerning the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 651 et seq. ), to require site-controlling employers to keep a site log for all recordable injuries and illnesses occurring among all employees on the particular site, whether such employees are employed directly by the site-controlling employer or are employed by contractors or temporary help or employee leasing services. (b) Definition As used in this section, the term site-controlling employer means the employer that has primary control over the work on a particular work site and supervises the employees on a day-to-day basis on a particular work site.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 156 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Gene Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the National Labor Relations Act to require the arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2017 . 2. Initial contract disputes Section 8 of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 158 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) (1) If, not later than 60 days after the certification of a new representative of employees for the purpose of collective bargaining, the employer of the employees and the representative have not reached a collective bargaining agreement with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, the employer and the representative shall jointly select a mediator to mediate those issues on which the employer and the representative cannot agree. (2) If the employer and the representative are unable to agree upon a mediator, either party may request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to select a mediator and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service shall upon the request select a person to serve as mediator. (3) If, not later than 30 days after the date of the selection of a mediator under paragraph (1) or (2), the employer and the representative have not reached an agreement, the employer or the representative may transfer the matters remaining in controversy to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service for binding arbitration. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 163 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Hastings introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To repeal the provisions of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act prohibiting the bringing of qualified civil liability actions in Federal or State court.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act . 2. Repeal of prohibition on bringing qualified civil liability actions in Federal or State court Sections 2 through 4 of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act ( 15 U.S.C. 7901–7903 ; Public Law 109–92 ) are hereby repealed.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 166 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Hastings introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize and modernize the provision of partial hospitalization services under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2017 . 2. Allowable partial hospitalization services (a) In general Section 1861(ff)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(ff)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (H) by striking , and at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); (3) in subparagraph (J), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by striking (but in no event to include meals and transportation) ; (4) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following new subparagraph: (I) nutritional planning, meals, and transportation, and ; and (5) by adding at the end the following new sentence: The guidelines established under the preceding sentence shall not allow for nutritional planning, meals, and transportation to be considered as meeting the minimum number of services requirement in order to receive payment for such items and services. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2018. 3. Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (a) In general Not later than January 1, 2018, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall convene a Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the Advisory Committee ) composed of stakeholders in the behavioral health community. (b) Duties The Advisory Committee shall address issues relating to— (1) discrimination against the chronically mentally ill, elderly, and United States veterans as it relates to receiving treatment for mental illness; (2) the establishment of conditions of participation for community mental health centers (as defined in paragraph (3)(B) of section 1861(ff) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(ff) )) that provide partial hospitalization services (as defined in paragraph (1) of such section) under the Medicare Program under title XVIII of such Act; and (3) other matters to be determined jointly by the Secretary and the Advisory Committee. (c) Implementation Not later than January 1, 2019, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Advisory Committee, shall implement conditions of participation for community mental health centers (as so defined) that provide partial hospitalization services (as so defined) under the Medicare Program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 169 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Huffman (for himself, Ms. DelBene , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Ms. Lee , Mr. Swalwell of California , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Thompson of California , Ms. Speier , Mr. Peters , Mr. Garamendi , and Mr. Blumenauer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2017 . 2. Prohibition of oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (q) Prohibition of Oil and Gas Leasing in Certain Areas of the Outer Continental Shelf Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law, the Secretary of the Interior shall not issue a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of the State of California, Oregon, or Washington. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 170 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Peters , Mr. Hunter , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Labrador , Mr. Smith of Texas , and Mr. Polis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the definition of exempt H–1B nonimmigrant .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect and Grow American Jobs Act . 2. Findings The Congress makes the following findings: (1) The H–1B visa program allows businesses temporarily to hire highly skilled foreign workers with specialized knowledge, where a qualified worker in the United States cannot be found. (2) In 1990, the Congress created the H–1B visa program to help ensure that access to qualified highly skilled professionals was not an obstacle to economic growth and job creation in the United States. (3) The H–1B visa program was never intended to be used as a catalyst for laying off workers in the United States and replacing them with H–1B workers. (4) The unintended consequences of the H–1B visa program enabled a small number of companies to hire large numbers of H–1B workers relative to their United States worker populations. (5) In 1998, Congress passed new enforcement provisions to the H–1B program in order to prevent companies from displacing United States workers with lower-cost foreign professionals. (6) The 1998 revisions defined a new class of H–1B-dependent employers and established additional conditions on their business and hiring practices unless they paid sufficiently high wages. (7) The 1998 revisions, however, did not index wage requirements to keep pace with wage growth, and, as a result, the strength of provisions designed to protect workers and employers committed to hiring United States workers was reduced significantly. 3. Purpose The purpose of this Act is to close a loophole in the H–1B visa program by requiring H–1B-dependent employers once again to pay sufficiently high wages to ensure the protection of the workforce in the United States and to remove other impediments to proper H–1B visa enforcement. 4. Exempt H–1B nonimmigrant defined Section 212(n)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(n)(3)(B) ) is amended— (1) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: (i) the term exempt H–1B nonimmigrant means an H–1B nonimmigrant who receives wages (including cash bonuses) at an annual rate equal to at least the greater of $100,000 or the applicable adjusted amount under clause (iii); ; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iii) the amount described in clause (i) (as of the last increase to such amount) shall be increased, effective for the third fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this clause and for every third fiscal year thereafter, by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for the month of June preceding the date on which such increase takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for the same month of the third preceding calendar year. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 172 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Jones introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.

1. Repeal of the 1954 Johnson Amendment banning the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to list of exempt organizations) is amended by striking , and which does not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Campaign finance laws unaffected The amendments made by this section shall not invalidate or limit any provision of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 2 U.S.C. 431 et seq. ).
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 174 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. King of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Jones , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Babin , Mr. Barletta , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Rohrabacher , and Mr. Palmer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as Sarah's Law . 2. Mandatory detention of certain aliens charged with a crime resulting in death or serious bodily injury Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1226(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by striking the comma at the end of each subparagraph and inserting a semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by striking sentence and inserting sentenced ; and (ii) by striking , or and inserting a semicolon; (C) in subparagraph (D), by striking the comma at the end and inserting ; or ; and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) (i) (I) was not inspected and admitted into the United States; (II) held a nonimmigrant visa (or other documentation authorizing admission into the United States as a nonimmigrant) that has been revoked under section 221(i); or (III) is described in section 237(a)(1)(C)(i); and (ii) has been charged by a prosecuting authority in the United States with any crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury (as defined in section 1365(h)(3) of title 18, United States Code) of another person, ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (3) Notification requirement Upon encountering or gaining knowledge of an alien described in paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall make reasonable efforts— (A) to obtain information from law enforcement agencies and from other available sources regarding the identity of any victims of the crimes for which such alien was charged or convicted; and (B) to provide the victim or, if the victim is deceased, a parent, guardian, spouse, or closest living relative of such victim, with information, on a timely and ongoing basis, including— (i) the alien’s full name, aliases, date of birth, and country of nationality; (ii) the alien’s immigration status and criminal history; (iii) the alien’s custody status and any changes related to the alien’s custody; and (iv) a description of any efforts by the United States Government to remove the alien from the United States. . 3. Savings provision Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, may be construed to limit the rights of crime victims under any other provision of law, including section 3771 of title 18, United States Code.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 175 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. King of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Massie , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Amash , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Cole , Mr. Sanford , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Olson , Mr. Babin , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Aderholt , and Mr. Duncan of Tennessee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means , Education and the Workforce , Natural Resources , the Judiciary , House Administration , Rules , and Appropriations , 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 repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ObamaCare Repeal Act . 2. Repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (a) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Effective as of the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ), such Act is repealed, and the provisions of law amended or repealed by such Act are restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted. (b) Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 Effective as of the enactment of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–152 ), such Act is repealed, and the provisions of law amended or repealed by such Act are restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 177 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. King of Iowa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To bar Supreme Court decisions in certain Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act cases from citation.

1. Barring PPACA Supreme Court cases from citation Under Article 3, Section 2, which allows Congress to provide exceptions and regulations for Supreme Court consideration of cases and controversies, the following cases are barred from citation for the purpose of precedence in all future cases after enactment: Nat'l Fed'n of Indep. Bus. v. Sebelius, 132 S. Ct. 2566, 2573, 183 L. Ed. 2d 450 (2012) and King v. Burwell, 135 S. Ct. 2480, 2485, 192 L. Ed. 2d 483 (2015) and Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., 134 S. Ct. 2751, 2782, 189 L. Ed. 2d 675 (2014).
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 178 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. King of Iowa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the country of origin of certain special immigrant religious workers to extend reciprocal immigration treatment to nationals of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Religious Worker Visa Reciprocity Act of 2017 . 2. Requiring reciprocal immigration treatment Section 204(a)(1)(G) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(G) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (iii) Beginning on October 1, 2017, no petition may be approved for classification of an alien as a special immigrant under section 101(a)(27)(C) if the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that the country of the alien’s nationality— (I) is identified as a Country of Particular Concern or a country where religious freedom is of significant interest in the 2013 International Religious Freedom Report; or (II) does not extend reciprocal immigration treatment to nationals of the United States who are seeking resident status in order to work in a religious vocation or occupation. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 180 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Mullin (for himself and Mr. Guthrie ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to eliminate the requirement for 3 months of retroactive coverage under the Medicaid program.

1. Elimination of 3-month retroactive coverage under the Medicaid program (a) In general (1) State plan requirements Section 1902(a)(34) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(34) ) is amended by striking in or after the third month before the month in which he made application and inserting in or after the month in which the individual made application . (2) Definition of medical assistance Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a) ) is amended by striking in or after the third month before the month in which the recipient makes application for assistance and inserting in or after the month in which the recipient makes application for assistance . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to medical assistance with respect to individuals whose eligibility for such assistance is based on an application for such assistance made (or deemed to be made) after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 181 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Mullin (for himself and Mr. Guthrie ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to count portions of income from annuities of a community spouse as income available to institutionalized spouses for purposes of eligibility for medical assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Counting portions of income from annuities of a community spouse as income available to institutionalized spouses for Medicaid eligibility (a) In general Section 1924(b)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–5(b)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Annuity income (i) In general In the case of payment of income from a qualifying annuity— (I) if payment of income is made solely in the name of the community spouse, one-half of the income shall be considered available to the institutionalized spouse and one-half to the community spouse; (II) if payment of income is made in the names of the institutionalized spouse and the community spouse, one-half of the income shall be considered available to the institutionalized spouse and one-half to the community spouse; and (III) if payment of income is made in the names of the community spouse and another person or persons, one-half of the proportion of the community spouse’s interest in such income shall be considered available to the institutionalized spouse. (ii) Qualifying annuity In this subparagraph, the term qualifying annuity means an annuity that— (I) is purchased after the date that is 60 months before the date specified in subparagraph (B)(ii) of section 1917(c)(1) for an amount that is equal to or greater than fair market value ; and (II) is not described in clause (i) of subparagraph (G) of such section. (iii) Inapplicability of other rules The rules of subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply with respect to income from a qualifying annuity. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to annuities purchased or established on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 182 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Mullin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from using any type of fee collected to advertise or market Exchanges established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Obamacare Spam Act of 2017 . 2. Prohibition of use of fees to advertise or market Exchanges under PPACA Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of the enactment of this Act the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not use any fees collected, including assessments and fees charged under section 1311(d)(5)(A) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031(d)(5)(A) ), to advertise or otherwise market Exchanges established under such Act, including advertising or marketing qualified health plans offered through such Exchanges.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 183 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Mullin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

1. Settlement of claims (a) Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma has challenged title of certain lands within the State of Illinois based upon treaties negotiated with the United States. (2) The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma claims to be the rightful owner of approximately 2,648,420 acres of land reserved and guaranteed to it by the Federal Government in the Treaty of August 1, 1805 (7 Stat. 91), known as the Treaty of Grouseland. (3) The land reserved and guaranteed to the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma by the Treaty of Grouseland is located in the State of Illinois and persons and entities other than the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma currently hold title to that land. (4) Congress desires to remove any cloud on title resulting from the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma’s claim to the land under the Treaty of Grouseland and to afford the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma the opportunity to resolve its claims arising from the Treaty of Grouseland. (b) Jurisdiction conferred on the united states court of federal claims Notwithstanding any other provision of law, exclusive jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon the United States Court of Federal Claims to hear, determine, and render judgment on the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma’s land claim under the Treaty of August 1, 1805 (7 Stat. 91), without regard to legal or equitable defenses based on the passage of time, including the statute of limitations identified in section 2501 of title 28, United States Code, and any delay-based defense, including laches, estoppel or acquiescence, no matter how characterized. The United States shall be the only entity or individual liable regarding such a claim and monetary damages shall be the only available remedy. The jurisdiction hereby conferred on the United States Court of Federal Claims shall expire unless a claim is filed by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Extinguishment of title and claims Except for the claim of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma against the United States as a defendant in an action before the United States Court of Federal Claims as provided in subsection (b), all other claims of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, or any member, descendant, or predecessor in interest to the Miami Tribe to title arising under the Treaty of Grouseland are hereby extinguished.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 184 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2018 . 2. Repeal of medical device excise tax (a) In general Chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subchapter E. (b) Conforming amendments (1) Subsection (a) of section 4221 of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence. (2) Paragraph (2) of section 6416(b) of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence. (c) Clerical amendment The table of subchapters for chapter 32 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to subchapter E. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales after December 31, 2019.

Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
II Calendar No. 528 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 184 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2018 Received; read the first time July 26, 2018 Read the second time and placed on the calendar AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2018 . 2. Repeal of medical device excise tax (a) In general Chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subchapter E. (b) Conforming amendments (1) Subsection (a) of section 4221 of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence. (2) Paragraph (2) of section 6416(b) of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence. (c) Clerical amendment The table of subchapters for chapter 32 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to subchapter E. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales after December 31, 2019.

Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

July 26, 2018 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 188 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Ms. Plaskett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend to 2027 the production certificate program that allows refunds of duties on certain articles produced in United States insular possessions.

1. Extension of production certificate program for certain products of United States insular possessions Additional U.S. Note 5(h)(i) to chapter 91 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting and 2017 through 2027 after 2015 .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 189 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Ms. Plaskett 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 provide for economic recovery in the possessions of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Territorial Tax Parity Act of 2017 . 2. Modification to source rules involving possessions (a) Source rules Section 937(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: to the extent such income is attributable to an office or fixed place of business within the United States (determined under the rules of section 864(c)(5)). . (b) Source rules for personal property sales Section 865(j)(3) of such Code is amended by adding 932, after 931, and before 933. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 190 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Ms. Plaskett 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 provide for economic recovery in the territories.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Territorial Tax Equity and Economic Growth Act . 2. Modification to residence and source rules involving possessions (a) Bona fide resident Section 937(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking the last sentence, and (2) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) who has a substantial presence (determined under the principles of section 7701(b)(3)(A) (applied by substituting 122 days for 31 days in clause (i) thereof) without regard to sections 7701(b)(3)(B), (C), and (D)) during the taxable year in Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands, as the case may be, and . (b) Source rules Section 937(b) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of paragraph (1), (2) in paragraph (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: to the extent such income is attributable to an office or fixed place of business within the United States (determined under the rules of section 864(c)(5)), , and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) for purposes of paragraph (1), the principles of section 864(c)(2), rather than rules similar to the rules in section 864(c)(4), shall apply for purposes of determining whether income from sources without a possession specified in subsection (a)(1) is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within such possession, and (4) for purposes of paragraph (2), income from activities within the United States which are of a preparatory or auxiliary character shall not be treated as income from sources within the United States or as effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States. . (c) Source rules for personal property sales Section 865(j)(3) of such Code is amended by adding 932, after 931, and before 933. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 191 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Ms. Plaskett 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 allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire individuals who are members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hire A Hero Act of 2017 . 2. Work opportunity credit to small businesses for hiring members of Ready Reserve or National Guard (a) In general Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph (I), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting , or , and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (K) in the case of an eligible employer (as defined in section 408(p)(2)(C)(i)), an individual who is a member of— (i) the Ready Reserve (as described in section 10142 of title 10, United States Code), or (ii) the National Guard (as defined in section 101(c)(1) of such title 10). . (b) Effective date (1) In general The amendment made by this section shall apply to wages paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act in taxable years ending after such date. (2) Current employees covered by credit For purposes of applying section 51 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, individuals described in section 51(d)(1)(J) of such Code, as added by this section, who are employed by an eligible employer (as defined in section 408(p)(2)(C)(i) of such Code) on the date of the enactment of this Act shall be treated as beginning work for such employer on such date. 3. Permanent extension of work opportunity credit for employers hiring qualified veterans and members of Ready Reserve and National Guard (a) In general Section 51(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting (other than any individual described in subparagraph (B) or (K) of subsection (d)(1)) after individual . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2016.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 192 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Ms. Plaskett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to include a territory or possession of the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Direct Broadcast Satellite Expansion Act of 2017 . 2. Geographic limitations on secondary transmissions (a) Geographic limitations on secondary transmissions Section 122(h) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by inserting , including each territory or possession of the United States after locations in the United States . (b) State defined Section 122(j) of title 17, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (7) and (8); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph: (6) State The term State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory or possession of the United States. . (c) Carriage of signals of local stations in certain markets Section 338(a)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 338(a)(4) ) is amended by inserting (including a territory or possession of the United States) after within a State .
IB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 194 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To ensure the effective processing of mail by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017 . 2. Record management (a) Amendments Section 9 of the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 ( 44 U.S.C. 101 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) in paragraph (7), by striking the Administrator or the Archivist and inserting the Archivist or the Administrator . ; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring— (1) economical and effective records management; (2) adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government; and (3) proper records disposition. ; ; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (1), the following new paragraph: (2) in subsection (b), by striking effective records management by such agencies and inserting effective processing of mail by Federal agencies ; ; (D) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated— (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting subsection (a) ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (E) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (F) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (5) by inserting at the end the following new subsection: (e) The Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for processing mail at Federal facilities. . ; (3) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ; and at the end and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (3) by inserting at the end the following new subsection: (c) The Administrator (or the Administrator’s designee) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of any Federal agency for the purpose of rendering recommendations for the improvement of mail processing practices and programs. Officers and employees of such agencies shall cooperate fully in such inspections of mail processing practices and programs. . ; (4) by striking subsection (f); and (5) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f). (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 ( Public Law 113–187 ).

Passed the House of Representatives May 17, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen H. R. 194 AN ACT To ensure the effective processing of mail by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017 . 2. Record management (a) Amendments Section 9 of the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 ( 44 U.S.C. 101 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) in paragraph (7), by striking the Administrator or the Archivist and inserting the Archivist or the Administrator . ; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring— (1) economical and effective records management; (2) adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government; and (3) proper records disposition. ; ; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (1), the following new paragraph: (2) in subsection (b), by striking effective records management by such agencies and inserting effective processing of mail by Federal agencies ; ; (D) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated— (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting subsection (a) ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (E) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (F) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (5) by inserting at the end the following new subsection: (e) The Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for processing mail at Federal facilities. . ; (3) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ; and at the end and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (3) by inserting at the end the following new subsection: (c) The Administrator (or the Administrator’s designee) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of any Federal agency for the purpose of rendering recommendations for the improvement of mail processing practices and programs. Officers and employees of such agencies shall cooperate fully in such inspections of mail processing practices and programs. . ; (4) by striking subsection (f); and (5) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f). (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 ( Public Law 113–187 ).

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 194 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Russell (for himself and Mr. Connolly ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To ensure the effective processing of mail by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017 . 2. Record management (a) Amendments Section 9 of the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 ( 44 U.S.C. 101 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) in paragraph (7), by striking the Administrator or the Archivist and inserting the Archivist or the Administrator . ; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring— (1) economical and effective records management; (2) adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government; and (3) proper records disposition. ; ; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (1), the following new paragraph: (2) in subsection (b), by striking effective records management by such agencies and inserting effective processing of mail by Federal agencies ; ; (D) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated— (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting subsection (a) ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (E) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (F) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (5) by inserting at the end the following new subsection: (e) The Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for processing mail at Federal facilities. . ; (3) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ; and at the end and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (3) by inserting at the end the following new subsection: (c) The Administrator (or the Administrator’s designee) may inspect the mail processing practices and programs of any Federal agency for the purpose of rendering recommendations for the improvement of mail processing practices and programs. Officers and employees of such agencies shall cooperate fully in such inspections of mail processing practices and programs. . ; (4) by striking subsection (f); and (5) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f). (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014 ( Public Law 113–187 ).