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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3170 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2017 Mr. Chabot (for himself and Mr. Evans ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2017 . 2. Duties of small business development center counselors Section 21 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 648 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (o) Cyber strategy training for small business development centers (1) Definitions In this subsection— (A) the term cyber strategy means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and (B) the term lead small business development center means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. (2) Certification program The Administrator shall establish a cyber counseling certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide cyber planning assistance to small business concerns. (3) Number of certified employees The Administrator shall ensure that the number of employees of each lead small business development center who are certified in providing cyber planning assistance under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of— (A) 5; or (B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. (4) Consideration of Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 ; 130 Stat. 2662). (5) Reimbursement for certification (A) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations and subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center under the program established under paragraph (2). (B) Limitation The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year. .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3170 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 9, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2017 . 2. Duties of small business development center counselors Section 21 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 648 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (o) Cyber strategy training for small business development centers (1) Definitions In this subsection— (A) the term cyber strategy means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and (B) the term lead small business development center means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. (2) Certification program The Administrator shall establish a cyber counseling certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide cyber planning assistance to small business concerns. (3) Number of certified employees The Administrator shall ensure that the number of employees of each lead small business development center who are certified in providing cyber planning assistance under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of— (A) 5; or (B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. (4) Consideration of Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 ; 130 Stat. 2662). (5) Reimbursement for certification (A) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations and subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center under the program established under paragraph (2). (B) Limitation The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year. .

Passed the House of Representatives May 8, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 501 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3170 [Report No. 115–653] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2017 Mr. Chabot (for himself and Mr. Evans ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business April 25, 2018 Additional sponsors: Ms. Velázquez and Mr. Marshall April 25, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2017 . 2. Duties of small business development center counselors Section 21 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 648 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (o) Cyber strategy training for small business development centers (1) Definitions In this subsection— (A) the term cyber strategy means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and (B) the term lead small business development center means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. (2) Certification program The Administrator shall establish a cyber counseling certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide cyber planning assistance to small business concerns. (3) Number of certified employees The Administrator shall ensure that the number of employees of each lead small business development center who are certified in providing cyber planning assistance under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of— (A) 5; or (B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. (4) Consideration of Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 ; 130 Stat. 2662). (5) Reimbursement for certification (A) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations and subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center under the program established under paragraph (2). (B) Limitation The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year. .

April 25, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3171 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2017 Mr. Bishop of Michigan (for himself and Mr. Thompson of California ) 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 provide that certain orthotist’s and prosthetist’s clinical notes under Medicare be treated as part of the patient’s medical record.

1. Orthotist’s and prosthetist’s clinical notes as part of the patient’s medical record Section 1834(h) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(h) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Documentation created by orthotists and prosthetists For purposes of determining the reasonableness and medical necessity of orthotics and prosthetics, documentation created by an orthotist or prosthetist shall be considered part of the patient’s medical record to support documentation created by eligible professionals described in section 1848(k)(3)(B). .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3172 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2017 Mr. Brady of Texas (for himself and Ms. Matsui ) 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 the Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012 to extend the Medicare Patient IVIG Access Demonstration Project.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare IVIG Demonstration Extension Act of 2017 . 2. Extension of Medicare Patient IVIG Access Demonstration Project Section 101(b) of the Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012 ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l note) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting after for a period of 3 years the following: and, subject to the availability of funds under subsection (g)— (A) if the date of enactment of the Medicare IVIG Demonstration Extension Act of 2017 is on or before September 30, 2017, for the period beginning on October 1, 2017, and ending on December 31, 2020; and (B) if the date of enactment of such Act is after September 30, 2017, for the period beginning on the date of enactment of such Act and ending on December 31, 2020 ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new sentence: Subject to the preceding sentence, a Medicare beneficiary enrolled in the demonstration project on September 30, 2017, shall be automatically enrolled during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Medicare IVIG Demonstration Extension Act of 2017 and ending on December 31, 2020, without submission of another application. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3176 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2017 Mr. MacArthur (for himself, Miss Rice of New York , Mr. LoBiondo , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Mr. Delaney , Mr. Jones , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. Polis , Mr. Meeks , and Mr. Faso ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To prohibit the Federal Emergency Management Agency from recouping certain assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Assistance Fairness and Accountability Act of 2017 . 2. Recoupment of certain assistance prohibited (a) In general Notwithstanding section 3716(e) of title 31, United States Code, the Federal Emergency Management Agency may not take any action to recoup covered assistance from the recipient of such assistance if the receipt of such assistance occurred on a date that is more than 3 years before the date on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency first provides to the recipient written notification of an intent to recoup. (b) Covered assistance defined In this section, the term covered assistance means assistance provided— (1) under section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5174 ); and (2) in relation to a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 ) on or after January 1, 2012.
IB Union Calendar No. 310 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3176 [Report No. 115–418] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2017 Mr. MacArthur (for himself, Miss Rice of New York , Mr. LoBiondo , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Mr. Delaney , Mr. Jones , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. Polis , Mr. Meeks , and Mr. Faso ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure November 21, 2017 Additional sponsors: Mr. Gaetz and Mr. Frelinghuysen November 21, 2017 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 July 11, 2017 A BILL To prohibit the Federal Emergency Management Agency from recouping certain assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disaster Assistance Fairness and Accountability Act of 2017 . 2. Recoupment of certain assistance prohibited (a) In general Notwithstanding section 3716(e) of title 31, United States Code, and unless there is evidence of civil or criminal fraud, the Federal Emergency Management Agency may not take any action to recoup covered assistance from the recipient of such assistance if the receipt of such assistance occurred on a date that is more than 3 years before the date on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency first provides to the recipient written notification of an intent to recoup. (b) Covered assistance defined In this section, the term covered assistance means assistance provided— (1) under section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5174 ); and (2) in relation to a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5170 ) on or after January 1, 2012.

November 21, 2017 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. 3177 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2017 Mr. Issa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Commitment to Disabled Veterans Act of 2017 . 2. Extension of requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities Section 1710A(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking December 31, 2017 and inserting December 31, 2018 .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3182 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2017 Ms. DeLauro (for herself, Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Conyers , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Courtney , Ms. Norton , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Kildee , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Cummings , Ms. Wilson of Florida , and Ms. Wasserman Schultz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend section 317A of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for screenings and referrals regarding lead poisoning, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Screen, Manage, Address, and Remove Toxins for Children Act of 2017 or the SMART Child Act of 2017 . 2. Screenings and referrals regarding lead poisoning (a) Grant application Section 317A(d) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–1(d) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (8) as paragraph (9); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following: (8) (A) A protocol for referring for medical (including mental health) treatment infants and children who are found to have elevated blood lead levels. (B) Such protocol shall include identification of a single agency that will be responsible for— (i) case management for such infants and children through the later of— (I) the date that is 3 years after the infant or child is referred to the agency; and (II) if the infant or child continues to need services related to such elevated blood lead levels beyond the end of such 3-year period, the date on which the infant or child is discharged; and (ii) overseeing such referrals and ensuring that the infant or child and the family are receiving services deemed necessary by medical and mental health professionals. . (b) Funding Paragraph (1) of section 317A(l) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–1(l) ) is amended by striking $40,000,000 and all that follows through the period and inserting $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3183 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13683 James Madison Highway in Palmyra, Virginia, as the U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office .

1. U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13683 James Madison Highway in Palmyra, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office . (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 U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen H. R. 3183 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13683 James Madison Highway in Palmyra, Virginia, as the U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office .

1. U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13683 James Madison Highway in Palmyra, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office . (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 U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3183 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2017 Mr. Garrett (for himself, Mr. Griffith , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. Wittman , Mr. McEachin , Mr. Brat , Mr. Taylor , Mrs. Comstock , Mr. Beyer , and Mr. Goodlatte ) 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 13683 James Madison Highway in Palmyra, Virginia, as the U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office .

1. U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13683 James Madison Highway in Palmyra, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office . (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 U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3183 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 6, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13683 James Madison Highway in Palmyra, Virginia, as the U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office .

1. U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13683 James Madison Highway in Palmyra, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office . (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 U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
II Calendar No. 457 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3183 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 6, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs June 14, 2018 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13683 James Madison Highway in Palmyra, Virginia, as the U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office .

1. U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13683 James Madison Highway in Palmyra, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office . (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 U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office .

June 14, 2018 Reported without amendment
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3184 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 McCormick Road in Charlottesville, Virginia, as the Captain Humayun Khan Post Office .

1. Captain Humayun Khan Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 McCormick Road in Charlottesville, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the Captain Humayun Khan Post Office . (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 Captain Humayun Khan Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives November 29, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen H. R. 3184 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 McCormick Road in Charlottesville, Virginia, as the Captain Humayun Khan Post Office .

1. Captain Humayun Khan Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 McCormick Road in Charlottesville, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the Captain Humayun Khan Post Office . (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 Captain Humayun Khan Post Office .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3184 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2017 Mr. Garrett (for himself, Mr. McEachin , Mr. Brat , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. Taylor , Mrs. Comstock , and Mr. Beyer ) 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 180 McCormick Road in Charlottesville, Virginia, as the Captain Humayun Khan Post Office .

1. Captain Humayun Khan Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 McCormick Road in Charlottesville, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the Captain Humayun Khan Post Office . (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 Captain Humayun Khan Post Office .
II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3184 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 3, 2018 Received AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 McCormick Road in Charlottesville, Virginia, as the Captain Humayun Khan Post Office .

1. Captain Humayun Khan Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 McCormick Road in Charlottesville, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the Captain Humayun Khan Post Office . (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 Captain Humayun Khan Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives November 29, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3187 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2017 Mr. Yoho (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Suozzi , and Mr. McCaul ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To advance United States interests in the freedom of navigation by enhancing congressional oversight of freedom of navigation operations conducted by the Armed Forces of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maritime Security Accountability Act of 2017 . 2. Modification of annual update of Department of Defense Freedom of Navigation Operations report (a) In general Subsection (b) of section 1275 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 ; 130 Stat. 2540) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) For each country identified under paragraph (1) as making an excessive maritime claim challenged by the United States under the program referred to in subsection (a), the types and locations of excessive maritime claims by such country that have not been challenged by the United States, if any, under the program referred to in subsection (a). . (b) Effective date The amendment made subsection (a) takes effect of the date of the enactment of this Act and applies with respect to each report required to be submitted under section 1275 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 on or after such date of enactment.
V 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3188 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2017 Mr. Franks of Arizona introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard.

1. Permanent resident status for Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, or Charles Matthew William Gard enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
V 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3189 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2017 Mrs. Wagner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard.

1. Permanent resident status for Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, or Charles Matthew William Gard enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
V 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3190 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2017 Mr. Wenstrup introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard.

1. Permanent resident status for Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, or Charles Matthew William Gard enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Christopher William Gard, Constance Rhoda Keely Yates, and Charles Matthew William Gard shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3191 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2017 Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Engel , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Evans , and Ms. Clarke of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish, support, or otherwise promote a joint cybersecurity initiative with Russia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Cyber Cooperation with Russia Act . 2. Prohibition on use of Federal funds for joint cybersecurity initiative with Russia No Federal funds may be used to establish, support, or otherwise promote, directly or indirectly, the formation of or any United States participation in a joint cybersecurity initiative involving the Government of Russia or any entity operating under the direction of the Government of Russia.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3193 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2017 Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence A BILL To amend the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to improve death gratuities paid to the survivors of certain deceased officers and employees of the Central Intelligence Agency.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gregg Wenzel Clandestine Heroes Parity Act . 2. Improved death gratuities for certain deceased officers and employees of the Central Intelligence Agency (a) In general Section 11 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 ( 50 U.S.C. 3511 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) If the Director determines that the deceased officer or employee of the Agency does not have a surviving dependent, the Director shall make the payment under paragraph (1) to the next of kin of the deceased officer or employee, if any. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking in an amount equal to and inserting the greater of $100,000 or . (b) Application The amendment made by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) shall apply with respect to officers and employees of the Central Intelligence Agency who die before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act, and the amendment made by paragraph (2) of such subsection shall apply with respect to officers and employees of the Central Intelligence Agency who die on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3194 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2017 Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To provide for an extension of the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for the conduct of medical disability examinations by contract physicians.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Disabled Veterans Red Tape Reduction Act . 2. Extension of authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for the conduct of medical disability examinations by contract physicians Section 704(c) of the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 ( Public Law 108–183 ; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended by striking December 31, 2017 and inserting December 31, 2018 .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3195 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2017 Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York (for himself and Ms. Stefanik ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make available for purchase memorial headstones and markers for certain deceased members of the reserve components.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor Guardsmen and Reservists Act . 2. Availability for purchase of Department of Veterans Affairs memorial headstones and markers for members of reserve components who performed certain training Section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) (1) The Secretary shall make available for purchase a memorial headstone or marker for the marked or unmarked grave of an individual described in paragraph (2) or for the purpose of commemorating such an individual whose remains are unavailable. (2) An individual described in this paragraph is an individual who— (A) as a member of a National Guard or Reserve component performed inactive duty training or active duty for training for at least six years but did not serve on active duty; and (B) is not otherwise ineligible for a memorial headstone or marker on account of the nature of the individual’s separation from the Armed Forces or other cause. (3) A headstone or marker for the grave of an individual may be purchased under this subsection by— (A) the individual; (B) the surviving spouse, child, sibling, or parent of the individual; or (C) an individual other than the next of kin, as determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (4) In establishing the prices of the headstones and markers made available for purchase under this section, the Secretary shall ensure the prices are sufficient to cover the costs associated with the production and delivery of such headstones and markers. (5) No person may receive any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs solely by reason of this subsection. (6) This subsection does not authorize any new burial benefit for any person or create any new authority for any individual to be buried in a national cemetery. (7) The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Defense in establishing procedures to determine whether an individual is an individual described in paragraph (2). .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3196 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2017 Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to review and update Department of Defense regulations to ensure such regulations comply with Federal consumer protection law with respect to the collection of debt.

1. Short title This Act may be cited Protecting Servicemembers from Debt Collectors Act . 2. Review of Department of Defense debt collection regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall review and update Department of Defense Directive 1344.09 and any associated regulations to ensure such regulations comply with Federal consumer protection law with respect to the collection of debt.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3197 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2017 Mr. Brat (for himself, Ms. Titus , Mr. Mast , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Donovan , and Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from conducting medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species Act of 2017 or the PUPPERS Act of 2017 . 2. Prohibition on Department of Veterans Affairs medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (a) In general Section 7303 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) (1) In carrying out research, the Secretary may not purchase, breed, transport, house, feed, maintain, dispose of, or experiment on dogs as part of the conduct of any study that causes significant pain or distress. (2) In this subsection, the term study that causes significant pain or distress — (A) includes any study classified to pain category D or E by the Department of Agriculture; and (B) does not include any physical exam, training program, or study relating to service or working dogs. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3200 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2017 Mr. DeSantis (for himself, Mr. LaHood , Mr. Posey , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Issa , Mr. Poliquin , and Mr. Rothfus ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To require the disclosure of pension records under the Freedom of Information Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taxpayer-Funded Pension Disclosure Act . 2. Disclosure of pension records under the Freedom of Information Act (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the pension record of an individual who is an annuitant under chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United States Code, shall be considered a record for purposes of section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and shall be made available in accordance with subsection (a)(3) of such section. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Annuitant The term annuitant means an annuitant as defined in— (A) section 8331 of title 5, United States Code; or (B) section 8401 of such title. (2) Pension record (A) In general The term pension record means any record containing any information concerning an annuitant receiving an annuity under chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United States Code, including, with respect to the annuitant— (i) full name; (ii) the most recent position of the annuitant, including the agency and division for such position, position title, location, and ZIP code of the place of employment for such position; (iii) date of appointment to such position; (iv) monthly annuity amount; (v) last plan grade, if applicable; (vi) total employee annuity contribution; (vii) total reported wages; (viii) total service credits; (ix) retirement date; and (x) with respect to an annuitant who was an employee of the United States Postal Service, the name of the facility that was the last place of employment of the annuitant. (B) Exclusions Such term does not include— (i) information regarding a medical condition of the annuitant; or (ii) any information identifying a designated beneficiary of the individual. (c) Update of regulations Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall update section 293.311 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, in accordance with the requirements of this section.
IB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3202 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act . 2. Report on cyber vulnerabilities (a) Report Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 227(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 148(m) ). To the extent possible, such report shall include an annex with information on instances in which such policies and procedures were used to disclose cyber vulnerabilities in the year prior to the date such report is required and, where available, information on the degree to which such information was acted upon by industry and other stakeholders. Such report may also contain a description of how the Secretary is working with other Federal entities and critical infrastructure owners and operators to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities. (b) Form The report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.

Passed the House of Representatives January 9, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3202 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2017 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act . 2. Report on cyber vulnerabilities (a) Report Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 227(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 148(m) ). To the extent possible, such report shall include an annex with information on instances in which such policies and procedures were used to disclose cyber vulnerabilities in the year prior to the date such report is required and, where available, information on the degree to which such information was acted upon by industry and other stakeholders. Such report may also contain a description of how the Secretary is working with other Federal entities and critical infrastructure owners and operators to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities. (b) Form The report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.