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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4169 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Mr. Marchant (for himself, Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Simpson , and Mr. Ferguson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the enrollment restriction on certain physicians and practitioners prescribing covered outpatient drugs under the Medicare prescription drug program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Seniors Access to Proper Care Act of 2017 . 2. Permitting certain non-enrolled physicians or practitioners to prescribe covered outpatient drugs under medicare part d (a) In general Section 1860D–4 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–103 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (m) Removal of enrollment restriction (1) In general Nothing in this title or section 6405(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act shall be construed as authorizing the Secretary to require, as a condition of payment by a PDP sponsor for a covered part D drug that is prescribed by an applicable physician or practitioner who is authorized under State law to prescribe such drug, that such applicable physician or practitioner be enrolled under section 1866(j). (2) Applicable physician or practitioner defined For purposes of paragraph (1), the term applicable physician or practitioner means an eligible professional described in section 1848(k)(3)(B) (other than a physician described in section 1861(r)(1))— (A) who— (i) is not excluded under this title or title XI; (ii) is not barred from participating in the program under this title for a period of time following a revocation under section 424.535(c) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation); or (iii) meets other criteria similar to clauses (i) and (ii) that may be specified by the Secretary; and (B) who prescribes a low volume (as determined by the Secretary) of such drugs to individuals enrolled in plans under this part. In determining low volume under subparagraph (B), the Secretary may determine low volume differently based on the specialty of the applicable physician or practitioner. . (b) Effective date and enforcement delay (1) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to covered part D drugs prescribed on or after January 1, 2019. (2) Delay in enforcement of enrollment requirement until low volume exemption is implemented The Secretary shall continue not to enforce the enrollment requirement under clauses (ii) through (v) of section 423.120(c)(6) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, until section 1860D–4(m), as added by subsection (a), takes effect.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4171 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the authority to conduct telework travel expenses test programs, and for other purposes.

1. Extension of authority to conduct telework travel expenses test programs (a) In general Section 5711(g) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking 7 years after the date of the enactment of the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 and inserting on December 31, 2020 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as though enacted on December 1, 2017.

Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4171 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Mr. Gianforte (for himself and Mr. Connolly ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the authority to conduct telework travel expenses test programs, and for other purposes.

1. Extension of authority to conduct telework travel expenses test programs Section 5711(g) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking 7 years after the date of the enactment of the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 and inserting on December 31, 2020 .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4171 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the authority to conduct telework travel expenses test programs, and for other purposes.

1. Extension of authority to conduct telework travel expenses test programs (a) In general Section 5711(g) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking 7 years after the date of the enactment of the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 and inserting on December 31, 2020 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as though enacted on December 1, 2017.

Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 342 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4171 [Report No. 115–460] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Mr. Gianforte (for himself and Mr. Connolly ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform December 11, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the authority to conduct telework travel expenses test programs, and for other purposes.

1. Extension of authority to conduct telework travel expenses test programs Section 5711(g) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking 7 years after the date of the enactment of the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 and inserting on December 31, 2020 .

December 11, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IB Union Calendar No. 461 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4176 [Report No. 115–605] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi (for himself and Mrs. Watson Coleman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security March 19, 2018 Additional sponsors: Mr. Correa and Ms. Wilson of Florida March 19, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on October 31, 2017 A BILL To strengthen air cargo security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Aviation Security Act of 2017 . 2. Use of risk-based strategies by Federal Air Marshal Service (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 44917 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (7), by striking and after the semicolon at the end; (2) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (9) shall require the Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize a risk-based strategy when allocating resources between international and domestic flight coverage, including when initially setting its annual target numbers of average daily international and domestic flights to cover; (10) shall require the Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize a risk-based strategy to support domestic allocation decisions; (11) shall require the Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize a risk-based strategy to support international allocation decisions; and (12) shall ensure that the seating arrangements of Federal air marshals on aircraft are determined in a manner that is risk-based and most capable of responding to current threats to aviation security. . (b) Report Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that describes the compliance of the Federal Air Marshal Service with the requirements specified in paragraphs (9) through (12) of subsection (a) of section 44917 of title 49, United States Code, as added by this Act, and the documented methodology used by the Federal Air Marshal Service to conduct risk assessments in accordance with such paragraphs. (c) Effective date The Transportation Security Administration shall begin carrying out the requirements specified in paragraphs (9) through (12) of subsection (a) of section 44917, United States Code, added by this Act, by not later than the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

March 19, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4179 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Ms. Bordallo (for herself, Miss González-Colón of Puerto Rico , Ms. Norton , Mrs. Radewagen , Mr. Sablan , and Ms. Plaskett ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend title 54, United States Code, to apply the same apportionment formula to territories and the District of Columbia as is applied to States with respect to amounts made available for State purposes from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the LWCF Parity for Territories and DC Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Chapter 2003 of title 54, United States Code, establishes the Land and Water Conservation Fund and defines the term State to include the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. (2) According to the Bureau of the Census, the estimated population of— (A) the District of Columbia currently exceeds the populations of two States; and (B) Puerto Rico currently exceeds the populations of 21 States. 3. Parity for territories and the District of Columbia Section 200305(b) of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (5).
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4180 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Khanna , Ms. Moore , Ms. Hanabusa , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Norton , and Ms. Shea-Porter ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to provide that in order to be eligible to receive a grant for a crime victim compensation program, such program shall provide for the tolling of any limitation period relating to the submission of an application for compensation for victims of sexual assault with backlogged sexual assault evidence collection kits, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Barriers to Sexual Assault Victims Compensation Act . 2. Ensuring compensation for victims with backlogged sexual assault evidence collection kits Section 1403(b) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 ( 34 U.S.C. 20102(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (10) Such program provides for the tolling of any limitation period relating to the submission of an application for compensation for victims of sexual assault with backlogged sexual assault evidence collection kits. . 3. Effective date The amendment made by section 2 shall take effect on the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4186 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Mr. Himes (for himself, Ms. Norton , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , and Mrs. Torres ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act . 2. Definitions of intimate partner and misdemeanor crime of domestic violence expanded Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (32)— (A) by striking and an individual and inserting an individual ; and (B) by inserting , or a dating partner (as defined in section 2266) or former dating partner before the period at the end; and (2) in paragraph (33)(A)(ii)— (A) by striking or by and inserting by ; and (B) by inserting , or by a dating partner (as defined in section 2266) or former dating partner of the victim before the period at the end. 3. Unlawful sale of firearm to a person subject to court order Section 922(d)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (8) is subject to a court order described in subsection (g)(8); or . 4. List of persons subject to a restraining or similar order prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm expanded Section 922(g)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking that ; (2) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following: (A) (i) that was issued after a hearing of which such person received actual notice, and at which such person had an opportunity to participate; or (ii) in the case of an ex parte order, relating to which notice and opportunity to be heard are provided— (I) within the time required by State, tribal, or territorial law; and (II) in any event within a reasonable time after the order is issued, sufficient to protect the due process rights of the person; (B) that restrains such person from— (i) harassing, stalking, threatening, or engaging in other conduct that would put an individual in reasonable fear of bodily injury to such individual, including an order that was issued at the request of an employer on behalf of its employee or at the request of an institution of higher education on behalf of its student; or (ii) intimidating or dissuading a witness from testifying in court; and ; and (3) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by striking intimate partner or child each place it appears and inserting individual described in subparagraph (B) ; (B) in clause (i), by inserting that before includes ; and (C) in clause (ii), by inserting that before by its .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4187 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Mr. Hollingsworth introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Banning Lobbying and Safeguarding Trust Act or the BLAST Act . 2. Prohibiting former Members and officers of Congress from lobbying Congress (a) Prohibition Section 207(e)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (1) Members and elected officers of Congress Any person who is a Senator, a Member of the House of Representatives, or an elected officer of the Senate or the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes, with the intent to influence, any communication to or appearance before any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress or any employee of any other legislative office of the Congress, on behalf of any other person (except the United States) in connection with any matter on which such former Senator, Member, or elected official seeks action by a Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, in his or her official capacity, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 207(e)(2) of such title is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking Officers and staff and inserting Staff ; (2) by striking an elected officer of the Senate, or ; (3) by striking leaves office or employment and inserting leaves employment ; and (4) by striking former elected officer or . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual who leaves office on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4188 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Ms. Jenkins of Kansas (for herself, Mr. Estes of Kansas , Mr. Yoder , and Mr. Marshall ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 621 Kansas Avenue in Atchison, Kansas, as the Amelia Earhart Post Office Building .

1. Amelia Earhart Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 621 Kansas Avenue in Atchison, Kansas, shall be known and designated as the Amelia Earhart Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Amelia Earhart Post Office Building .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4190 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire (for herself and Mr. Jenkins of West Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the 21st Century Cures Act to ensure the equitable distribution of resources to address the opioid epidemic, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Opioid Response Fairness Act of 2017 . 2. Equitable distribution of resources to address the opioid epidemic (a) In general The second sentence in paragraph (1) of section 1003(c) of the 21st Century Cures Act ( Public Law 114–255 ; 42 U.S.C. 290ee–3 note) is amended by striking States with an incidence or prevalence of opioid use disorders that is substantially higher relative to other States. and inserting States— (A) with an incidence or prevalence of opioid use disorders and associated adverse health effects, including neonatal abstinence syndrome, that are substantially higher relative to other States; (B) in which the incidence rate of opioid use disorders, or the opioid-related drug overdose mortality rate, is substantially higher than what such rate was during the year immediately preceding the year in which such grants are awarded; and (C) with a per capita prescription opioid, heroin, or synthetic opioid overdose mortality rate that is substantially higher relative to other States. . (b) Technical amendment The first sentence in paragraph (1) of section 1003(c) of the 21st Century Cures Act ( Public Law 114–255 ; 42 U.S.C. 290ee–3 note) is amended by striking in accordance with subparagraph (B) and inserting in accordance with paragraph (2) .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4193 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Ms. Moore introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To deauthorize a portion of the project for navigation, Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

1. Project for navigation, Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin The portion of the project for navigation, Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, authorized by the first section of the Act of March 3, 1843 (5 Stat. 619; chapter 85), consisting of the navigation channel within the Menomonee River that extends from the 16th Street Bridge upstream to the upper limit of the authorized navigation channel and described as follows is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this Act: (1) Beginning at a point in the channel just downstream of the 16th Street Bridge, N383219.703, E2521152.527. (2) Thence running westerly along the channel about 2,530.2 feet to a point, N383161.314, E2518620.712. (3) Thence running westerly by southwesterly along the channel about 591.7 feet to a point at the upstream limit of the existing project, N383080.126, E2518036.371. (4) Thence running northerly along the upstream limit of the existing project about 80.5 feet to a point, N383159.359, E2518025.363. (5) Thence running easterly by northeasterly along the channel about 551.2 feet to a point, N383235.185, E2518571.108. (6) Thence running easterly along the channel about 2,578.9 feet to a point, N383294.677, E2521150.798. (7) Thence running southerly across the channel about 74.3 feet to the point of origin.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4197 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Mr. Posey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To create qualifications for, and certain limitations on, staffs of special counsels.

1. Qualifications and limitations on staffs of special counsels (a) Application This section applies with respect to any Federal officer or employee— (1) who is— (A) a special counsel appointed by the Attorney General under Department of Justice regulations; or (B) any other official appointed by the Attorney General who exercises a similar degree of independence from the normal Department of Justice chain of command; and (2) whose investigation or prosecution involves an elected official. (b) Qualifications To work on the staff or advice (1) Contributions while serving It disqualifies a person for further advising or working on the staff of an officer or employee to whom this section applies that such person makes a contribution to a candidate for elective office or to a political party during such service. (2) Statement under penalty of perjury required Before taking up the duties of working in the staff of an officer to whom this section applies, a person must sign, under penalty of perjury, a statement that such person has not made, within the 8-year period ending on the date such person begins such duties, a contribution to a candidate for elective office or to a political party. (c) Limitations on Federal employment after working on staff A person who works on the staff of an official to whom this section applies shall not be employed, during the 5-year period after that person leaves the staff, in any Federal executive branch office or in a position within the civil service other than one within the competitive service in the Department of Justice— (1) for which the compensation is determined under the General Schedule pursuant to title 5, United States Code, and any other law applicable to the salary levels set forth in that General Schedule; and (2) which the person held immediately prior to taking up duties working on the staff.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4199 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2017 Ms. Slaughter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Attorney General to establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate the collection and disposal of prescription medications.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2017 . 2. National pharmaceutical stewardship program (a) In general The Attorney General, acting through the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, shall establish and implement a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate the collection and disposal of prescription medications at the locations at which such prescription medications are dispensed. (b) Annual fees (1) In general The Attorney General may assess, collect, and use, without further appropriation, annual fees from producers of prescription medications to pay the administrative costs of carrying out this section. (2) Amount of fees The Attorney General shall allocate the amount of fees under this subsection among the producers of prescription medications in a manner that provides for a fair and reasonable allocation of the costs of carrying out this section across such producers.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4202 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017 Mr. Roskam (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Yoder , Mr. Knight , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , and Mr. Buchanan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit animal fighting in United States territories.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act or the PACE Act . 2. Extending prohibition on animal fighting to the territories Section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2156 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking Except as provided in paragraph (3), it and inserting It ; and (B) by striking paragraph (3); (2) by striking subsection (d); and (3) by redesignating subsections (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), and (j) as subsections (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i), respectively. 3. Conforming amendments related to redesignated subsection (a) Use of Postal Service or Other Interstate Instrumentalities Section 26(c) of the Animal Welfare Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2156(c) ) is amended by striking (e) and inserting (d) . (b) Criminal penalties Subsection (i) of section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2156 ), as redesignated by section 2(3), is amended by striking (e) and inserting (d) . (c) Enforcement of animal fighting prohibitions Section 49(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking (e) and inserting (d) .
115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R. 4203 In the Senate of the United States, December 22, 2018. Amendment:

That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 4203) entitled An Act to amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking. , do pass with the following Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combat Online Predators Act . 2. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children (a) In general Chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2261A the following: 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), if the victim of an offense under section 2261A is under the age of 18 years, the maximum imprisonment for the offense is 5 years greater than the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise provided for that offense in section 2261. (b) Limitation Subsection (a) shall not apply to a person who violates section 2261A if— (1) the person is subject to a sentence under section 2261(b)(5); and (2) (A) the person is under the age of 18 at the time the offense occurred; or (B) the victim of the offense is not less than 15 nor more than 17 years of age and not more than 3 years younger than the person who committed the offense at the time the offense occurred. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2261A the following new item: 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 2261A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking section 2261(b) of this title and inserting section 2261(b) or section 2262B, as the case may be . 3. Report on best practices regarding enforcement of anti-stalking laws Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit a report to Congress, which shall— (1) include an evaluation of Federal, tribal, State, and local efforts to enforce laws relating to stalking; and (2) identify and describe those elements of such efforts that constitute the best practices for the enforcement of such laws.

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I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4203 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combat Online Predators Act . 2. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children (a) In general Chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2261A the following: 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children If the victim of an offense under section 2261A is under the age of 18 years, the maximum imprisonment for the offense is 5 years greater than the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise provided for that offense in section 2261. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2261A the following new item: 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 2261A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking section 2261(b) of this title and inserting section 2261(b) or section 2262B, as the case may be . 3. Report on best practices regarding enforcement of anti-stalking laws Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit a report to Congress, which shall— (1) include an evaluation of Federal, tribal, State, and local efforts to enforce laws relating to stalking; and (2) identify and describe those elements of such efforts that constitute the best practices for the enforcement of such laws.

Passed the House of Representatives April 10, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4203 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mrs. Murphy of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combat Online Predators Act . 2. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children (a) In general Chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2261A the following: 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children If the victim of an offense under section 2261A is under the age of 18 years, the maximum imprisonment for the offense is 5 years greater than the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise provided for that offense in section 2261. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2261A the following new item: 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 2261(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting or section 2262B, as the case may be after provided in subsection (b) . 3. Best practices regarding enforcement of anti-stalking laws to be included in annual report of the Attorney General In the annual report under section 529 of title 28, United States Code, the Attorney General shall— (1) include an evaluation of Federal, tribal, State, and local efforts to enforce laws relating to stalking; and (2) identify and describe those elements of such efforts that constitute the best practices for the enforcement of such laws.
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4203 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 11, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combat Online Predators Act . 2. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children (a) In general Chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2261A the following: 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children If the victim of an offense under section 2261A is under the age of 18 years, the maximum imprisonment for the offense is 5 years greater than the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise provided for that offense in section 2261. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2261A the following new item: 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 2261A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking section 2261(b) of this title and inserting section 2261(b) or section 2262B, as the case may be . 3. Report on best practices regarding enforcement of anti-stalking laws Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit a report to Congress, which shall— (1) include an evaluation of Federal, tribal, State, and local efforts to enforce laws relating to stalking; and (2) identify and describe those elements of such efforts that constitute the best practices for the enforcement of such laws.

Passed the House of Representatives April 10, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 480 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4203 [Report No. 115–627] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mrs. Murphy of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary April 10, 2018 Additional sponsors: Mr. Bacon , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Smucker April 10, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on November 1, 2017 A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combat Online Predators Act . 2. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children (a) In general Chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2261A the following: 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children If the victim of an offense under section 2261A is under the age of 18 years, the maximum imprisonment for the offense is 5 years greater than the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise provided for that offense in section 2261. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2261A the following new item: 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 2261A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking section 2261(b) of this title and inserting section 2261(b) or section 2262B, as the case may be . 3. Report on best practices regarding enforcement of anti-stalking laws Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit a report to Congress, which shall— (1) include an evaluation of Federal, tribal, State, and local efforts to enforce laws relating to stalking; and (2) identify and describe those elements of such efforts that constitute the best practices for the enforcement of such laws.

April 10, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4207 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017 Mr. Bergman (for himself and Mr. Keating ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reinstate the returning worker exemption for H–2B visas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small and Seasonal Business Relief Act . 2. Returning worker exemption (a) In general Section 214(g)(9)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(9)(A) ) is amended to read as follows: (9) (A) (i) Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), an alien who has already been counted toward the numerical limitation of paragraph (1)(B) during fiscal year 2016 or 2017 shall not again be counted toward such limitation during fiscal year 2018. Such an alien shall be considered a returning worker. (ii) Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), an alien who has already been counted toward the numerical limitation of paragraph (1)(B) during fiscal year 2018 or 2019 shall not again be counted toward such limitation during the next fiscal year. Such an alien shall be considered a returning worker. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if enacted on October 1, 2017.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4210 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017 Mr. Marshall introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To increase the maximum amount of assistance authorized under supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs for livestock indemnity payments, livestock forage disaster assistance, and emergency assistance for livestock, honey bee, and farm-raised fish losses.

1. Payment limitations for supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs Section 1501(f)(2) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9081(f)(2) ) is amended by striking $125,000 and inserting $250,000 .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4211 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017 Mr. Marshall introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to provide to producers partial payments under the livestock indemnity program for livestock sold for salvage.

1. Livestock indemnity payments for livestock sold for salvage Section 1501(b) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( 7 U.S.C. 9081(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting sold livestock for a reduced sale price in excess of the normal mortality, or both, after mortality, ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking on the day before the date of death of the livestock, as determined by the Secretary. and inserting the following: , as determined by the Secretary on, as applicable— (A) the day before the date of death of the livestock; or (B) the day before the date of sale of the livestock. ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) Payment reductions A payment made under paragraph (1) to an eligible producer on a farm that sold livestock for a reduced sale price in excess of the normal mortality shall be reduced by the amount that the producer received for the sale. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4212 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017 Mr. Marshall introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to increase support for conservation practices under the emergency conservation program, and for other purposes.

1. Payments for emergency conservation program (a) In general The Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 is amended by inserting after section 403 ( 16 U.S.C. 2203 ) the following: 403A. Payments for emergency conservation program The maximum cost-share payment under section 701.127 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), shall be equal to the maximum amount under section 701.226(b) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section). . (b) Administration Until the date on which any regulations necessary to carry out section 403A of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (as added by subsection (a)) are fully implemented, the Secretary shall continue to carry out sections 401, 402, and 403 of that Act ( 16 U.S.C. 2201 , 2202, 2203) in the same manner as on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, except that payments made under those sections shall be consistent with section 403A of that Act (as added by subsection (a)).
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4213 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017 Mr. Marshall introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to establish a program to provide advance payments under the Emergency Conservation Program for the repair or replacement of fencing.

1. Repair or replacement of fencing under emergency conservation program (a) In general Section 401 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2201 ) is amended— (1) by striking the section designation and all that follows through The Secretary of Agriculture and inserting the following: 401. Payments to producers (a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this title as the Secretary ) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Repair or replacement of fencing With respect to a payment to an agricultural producer under subsection (a) for the repair or replacement of fencing, the Secretary shall give the agricultural producer the option of receiving the payment, determined based on the applicable percentage of the fair market value of the cost of the repair or replacement, as determined by the Secretary, before the agricultural producer carries out the repair or replacement. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Sections 402, 403, 404, and 405 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2202 , 2203, 2204, 2205) are amended by striking Secretary of Agriculture each place it appears and inserting Secretary . (2) Section 407(a) of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2206(a) ) is amended by striking paragraph (4).
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4214 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017 Mr. McClintock introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To repeal the Western Area Power Administration borrowing authority, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Taxpayer and Western Area Power Administration Customer Protection Act of 2017 . 2. Repeal Section 301 of the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 ( 42 U.S.C. 16421a ), is repealed. 3. Effective date Subject to section 4, section 2 shall be effective on September 15, 2018. 4. Effect of repeal The repeal under section 2 shall not apply to— (1) projects approved by the Secretary of Energy or the Deputy Secretary of Energy through memorandum before the effective date in section 3; or (2) projects deemed Projects in Execution on or before October 30, 2017.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4215 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017 Mr. Paulsen (for himself, Mr. Kind , Ms. Matsui , and Mr. Bilirakis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure that providers of services receive adequate payments for the acquisition of hematopoietic stem cells under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

1. Hematopoetic stem cell acquisition payments Section 1886(d)(5) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (M) (i) For cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 2018, in the case of a provider of services that furnishes a hematopoetic stem cell transplant during such a period, the Secretary shall provide a separate payment for such provider consistent with the payment methodology for kidney acquisition costs under section 412.100 of title 42 of the Code of the Federal Register in lieu of taking into account such costs in any other payment made under this section. Such costs associated with such acquisition include costs associated with the following: (I) Tissue typing, including in the case that such typing is furnished by an independent laboratory. (II) Donor evaluation. (III) The collection of such cells. (IV) Furnishing the donor items or services relating to such collection. (V) Preservation and perfusion. (VI) Transportation of such cells. (VII) Using the services of the transplantation program described in section 379 of the Public Health Service Act. (VIII) Costs applicable to such collection that would otherwise be considered outpatient costs (including donor and recipient tissue typing and related services furnished prior to admission). (IX) Items or services related to such collection that are furnished by residents and interns not in approved teaching programs. (X) All pre-admission physicians’ services applicable to such collection. (XI) Other costs determined appropriated by the Secretary. (ii) In this subparagraph, the term hematopoetic stem cell transplant means, with respect to an individual, the infusion of allogenic hematopoetic cells (including bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cells, and cord blood units, but not including embryonic stem cells) that are not more than minimally manipulated and are intended to reestablish hematopoetic function in such individual whose bone marrow or immune system is damaged or defective, or adversely affected by a congenital disorder. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4216 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017 Mr. Sablan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to make available additional funds for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands pilot project.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Northern Mariana Islands Enhanced Nutrition Assistance Act of 2017 . 2. Amendment Section 4031(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–79 ; 48 U.S.C. 1841 note) is amended by striking and 2018 and inserting through 2023 .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4217 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017 Mr. Schweikert (for himself and Mr. Walker ) 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 eliminate the deduction for living expenses incurred by Members of Congress.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Questionable, Unnecessary, and Excessive Allowances for Legislators Act or the SQUEAL Act . 2. Elimination of deduction for living expenses incurred by Members of Congress (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended in the matter following paragraph (3) by striking in excess of $3,000 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4218 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017 Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 201 of title 18, United States Code, to redefine the term official act in bribery cases involving public officials to strengthen accountability and oversight.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Upholding the Integrity of Public Officials Act of 2017 . 2. Strengthening accountability and oversight Section 201(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) the term official act includes any action taken or to be taken under color of official authority by a public official or person who has been selected to be a public official. .