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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3763 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2017 Mr. Foster (for himself and Mr. LoBiondo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To require a per capita calculation for eligibility of a jurisdiction to participate in the EPSCoR program of the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Smarter EPSCoR Act . 2. Per capita calculation for eligibility of a jurisdiction to participate in EPSCoR In determining the eligibility of a jurisdiction to participate in the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research program described under section 517 of National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 ( 42 U.S.C. 1862p–9 ), the Director of the National Science Foundation shall ensure that the proportion of the total amount of National Science Foundation research support attributed to a jurisdiction over a 3-year period is calculated on a per capita basis.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3765 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2017 Mr. Gianforte introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To redesignate certain clinics of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Montana.

1. Redesignation of certain Department of Veterans Affairs Clinics in Montana (a) David J. Thatcher Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic (1) Designation The clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 2687 Palmer Street in Missoula, Montana, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the David J. Thatcher Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic . (2) References Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the clinic referred to in paragraph (1) shall be considered to be a reference to the David J. Thatcher Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic. (b) Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic (1) Designation The clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 1775 Spring Creek Lane in Billings, Montana, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic . (2) References Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the clinic referred to in paragraph (1) shall be considered to be a reference to the Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic. (3) Public display of name (A) In general Any local public display of the name of the clinic referred to in paragraph (1) carried out by the United States or through the use of Federal funds shall include the English name, Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, and the Crow name, Dakaak Baako, of Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow. (B) Local display For purposes of subparagraph (A), a local public display of the name of the clinic referred to in paragraph (1) includes a display inside the clinic, on the campus of the clinic, and in the community surrounding the clinic, such as signs directing individuals to the clinic. (c) Benjamin Charles Steele Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic (1) Designation The clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 1766 Majestic Lane in Billings, Montana, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Benjamin Charles Steele Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic . (2) References Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the clinic referred to in paragraph (1) shall be considered to be a reference to the Benjamin Charles Steele Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3767 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2017 Mr. Long (for himself, Mr. Courtney , Mrs. Comstock , Mr. Cook , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Hastings , and Mr. Carson of Indiana ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of pediatric subspecialists in the National Health Service Corps program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Children’s Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017 . 2. Participation of pediatric subspecialties in National Health Service Corps (a) Primary health services definition Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D) ) is amended by inserting (and pediatric subspecialties and special qualifications in pediatrics) after pediatrics . (b) Behavioral and mental health professionals definition Section 331(a)(3)(E)(i) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(E)(i) ) is amended by inserting (including pediatric subspecialists thereof) after psychiatrists . (c) Health professional shortage areas Section 332(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254e(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting (including such a population group of children and adolescents) after shortage ; and (2) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting pediatric subspecialty medical residency or fellowship training site, after health department, . (d) Loan repayment program Subparagraph (B) of section 338B(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254l–1(b)(1) ) is amended by inserting (including a pediatric subspecialty residency or fellowship training program) before the semicolon.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3770 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2017 Ms. Stefanik (for herself, Mr. Young of Iowa , Mr. Courtney , and Mr. O'Halleran ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2017 . 2. Extension of funding for community health centers Paragraph (1) of section 10503(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254b–2(b) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking $3,600,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2017; and and inserting $3,600,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2018; ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (F) for fiscal year 2019, $3,800,000,000; (G) for fiscal year 2020, $4,000,000,000; (H) for fiscal year 2021, $4,200,000,000; and (I) for fiscal year 2022, $4,400,000,000. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3771 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Mr. Conyers (for himself and Mr. Jones ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To ensure independent investigations by allowing judicial review of the removal of a special counsel, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Counsel Integrity Act . 2. Limitation on removal of special counsel (a) In general A special counsel appointed under Department of Justice regulations may be disciplined or removed from office only by the personal action of an Attorney General who has been confirmed by the Senate, or, if the Attorney General is recused from the matter, the most senior Department of Justice official who has been confirmed by the Senate and is not recused from the matter. (b) Cause for removal A special counsel appointed under Department of Justice regulations may only be removed for misconduct, dereliction of duty, incapacity, conflict of interest, or other good cause, including violation of policies of the Department of Justice. (c) Notice of removal The Attorney General, or other Department of Justice official described in subsection (a), as the case may be, shall inform the special counsel in writing of the specific reason for the removal. (d) Review (1) In general An individual removed under subsection (b) may file an action in accordance with paragraph (2) that the removal was in violation of this section. (2) Requirements An action filed under this subsection shall be heard and determined by a court of 3 judges not later than 14 days after the date on which the action is filed in accordance with the provisions of section 2284 of title 28, United States Code, and any appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court. (3) Reinstatement If a court determines that an individual was removed from a position in violation of this section, the individual shall be immediately reinstated to the position of special counsel. (e) Effective date This Act shall apply to any special counsel appointed on or after May 17, 2017.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3774 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Mr. Messer (for himself, Mr. Polis , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Garrett , and Mr. Perlmutter ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the General Education Provisions Act to allow the release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2017 . 2. Release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential Section 444(b) of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (K)(ii), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; and (B) in subparagraph (L), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following: (M) an institution of postsecondary education in which the student was previously enrolled, to which records of postsecondary coursework and credits are sent for the purpose of applying such coursework and credits toward completion of a recognized postsecondary credential (as that term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 )), upon condition that the student provides written consent prior to receiving such credential. .
IB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3777 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land containing the Nephi Work Center in Juab County, Utah, to Juab County.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Juab County Conveyance Act of 2018 . 2. Land conveyance, Nephi Work Center, Juab County, Utah (a) Conveyance required Subject to valid existing rights, if the County submits a written request to the Secretary not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey, without consideration and by quitclaim deed, to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of National Forest System land, including improvements thereon, described in subsection (b). (b) Description of land (1) In general The parcel of National Forest System land and improvements to be conveyed under subsection (a) is the Nephi Work Center at 740 South Main Street, Nephi, Utah, which consists of approximately 2.17 acres within Nephi Plat B Block of the Nephi Townsite Survey as Parcels #XA00–0545–1111 and #XA00–0545–2, and is identified on the map entitled Nephi Plat B and dated May 6, 1981. (2) Map and legal description (A) In general As soon as practical after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a map and legal description of the parcel described in paragraph (1). (B) Minor modifications The map and legal description submitted under this paragraph shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may make minor modifications of any clerical or typographical errors in the map or the legal description. (C) Copy on file A copy of the map and the legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate field offices of the U.S. Forest Service. (c) Survey The exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (d) Costs of conveyance As a condition for the conveyance under subsection (a), the County shall pay the reasonable costs incurred by the Secretary for— (1) the survey required by subsection (c); and (2) any environmental or administrative analysis required by law related to the conveyance. (e) Additional terms and conditions The conveyance under subsection (a) is subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (f) Time for completion of conveyance The Secretary shall complete the conveyance under subsection (a) not later than 1 year after the date on which the County submits the written request described in subsection (a). (g) Definitions In this Act: (1) County The term County means Juab County, Utah. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service.

Passed the House of Representatives July 17, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3777 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Mrs. Love introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land containing the Nephi Work Center in Juab County, Utah, to Juab County.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Juab County Conveyance Act of 2017 . 2. Land conveyance, Nephi Work Center, Juab County, Utah (a) Conveyance required Subject to valid existing rights, if Juab County, Utah, submits a written request to the Secretary of Agriculture not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey, without consideration and by quitclaim deed, to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of National Forest System land, including improvements thereon, described in subsection (b). (b) Description of land (1) In general The parcel of National Forest System land and improvements to be conveyed under subsection (a) is the Nephi Work Center at 740 South Main Street, Nephi, Utah, which consists of approximately 2.61 acres within Nephi Plat B Block of the Nephi Townsite Survey as Parcels #XA545-1-1-1-1, #XA545-1-2-1, and #XA00-0545-2, and is identified on the map entitled Nephi Plat B and dated May 6, 1981. (2) Availability of map The map referred to in paragraph (1) shall be kept on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest Service. The Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (c) Survey The exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (d) Costs of conveyance As a condition for the conveyance under subsection (a), the County shall pay the reasonable costs incurred by the Secretary for— (1) the survey required by subsection (c); and (2) any environmental or administrative analysis required by law related to the conveyance. (e) Additional terms and conditions The conveyance under subsection (a) is subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (f) Time for completion of conveyance The Secretary shall complete the conveyance under subsection (a) not later than one year after the date on which the County submits the written request described in such subsection.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3779 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Mr. Brown of Maryland (for himself, Mr. Raskin , and Mr. Delaney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan for the removal of the monument to Robert E. Lee at the Antietam National Battlefield, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Robert E. Lee Statue Removal Act . 2. Removal plan for monument Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall develop a plan for the removal of the monument to Robert E. Lee at the Antietam National Battlefield. 3. Report Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report describing the plan required under section 2 and a timeline for the removal of the monument in accordance with that plan.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3781 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Mr. Carbajal (for himself, Mr. LaMalfa , and Mr. Ruiz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , 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 require the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to develop guidelines regarding the use by the Secretaries of the military departments and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of unofficial sources of information to determine the eligibility of a member or former member of the Armed Forces for benefits and decorations when the member’s service records are incomplete because of damage to the records, including records damaged by a 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Record Reconstruction Act . 2. Development of guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility of members and former members of the Armed Forces for benefits and decorations when the service records are incomplete because of damage to the official record (a) Guidelines required The Secretary of Defense shall develop guidelines regarding the use by the Secretaries of the military departments and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of unofficial sources of information, including eyewitness statements, to determine the eligibility of a member or former member of the Armed Forces for benefits and decorations when the service records of the member are incomplete because of damage to the records as a result of the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, or any subsequent incident while the records were in the possession of the Department of Defense. (b) Consultation The Secretary of Defense shall prepare the guidelines in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to veterans benefits under title 38, United States Code, whose eligibility determinations depend on the use of service records maintained by the Department of Defense. (c) Time for completion The Secretary of Defense shall complete development of the guidelines not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3786 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Mr. Kildee (for himself, Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Huizenga , and Mrs. Dingell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To require the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere to update periodically the environmental sensitivity index products of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for each coastal area of the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act of 2017 . 2. Update to environmental sensitivity index products of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for Great Lakes (a) Update required environmental sensitivity index products for Great Lakes Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere shall commence updating the environmental sensitivity index products of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for each coastal area of the Great Lakes. (b) Periodic updates for environmental sensitivity index products generally Subject to the availability of appropriations and the priorities set forth in subsection (c), the Under Secretary shall— (1) periodically update the environmental sensitivity index products of the Administration; and (2) endeavor to do so not less frequently than once every 7 years. (c) Priorities When prioritizing geographic areas to update environmental sensitivity index products, the Under Secretary shall consider— (1) the age of existing environmental sensitivity index products for the areas; (2) the occurrence of extreme events, be it natural or man-made, which have significantly altered the shoreline or ecosystem since the last update; (3) the natural variability of shoreline and coastal environment; and (4) the volume of vessel traffic and general vulnerability to spilled pollutants. (d) Environmental sensitivity index product defined In this subsection, the term environmental sensitivity index product means a map or similar tool that is utilized to identify sensitive shoreline, coastal or offshore, resources prior to an oil spill event in order to set baseline priorities for protection and plan cleanup strategies, typically including information relating to shoreline type, biological resources, and human use resources. (e) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary $7,500,000 to carry out subsection (a). (2) Availability Amounts appropriated or otherwise made available pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be available to the Under Secretary for the purposes set forth in such paragraph until expended.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3790 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Mr. Russell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees, and to criminalize the theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act . 2. Amendments to enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following: (i) (1) (A) A person who knowingly violates section 922(u), or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. (B) In the case of a violation described in subparagraph (A) that occurs during the commission of— (i) a burglary, the term of imprisonment shall be not less than 3 years; or (ii) a robbery, the term of imprisonment shall be not less than 5 years. (2) In this subsection: (A) The term burglary means the unlawful entry into or remaining in the business premises of a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer with the intent to commit a crime. (B) The term robbery has the meaning given that term in section 1951(b)(1) of this title. ; and (2) in subsection (m), by inserting , or attempts to do so, after or licensed collector . 3. Prohibition on theft of firearm from gun range that rents firearms or shooting club Section 922(u) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) after (u) ; and (2) by adding after and below the end the following: (2) It shall be unlawful for a person to steal or unlawfully take or carry away from the premises of a gun range at which a firearm may be rented or of a shooting club, any firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3793 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Mrs. Torres introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to consider the appropriate inclusion of residential manufactured homes in certain programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HUD Manufactured Housing Modernization Act of 2017 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Manufactured housing is the largest source of unsubsidized affordable housing in the country. (2) Nearly 18,000,000 Americans live in manufactured housing, which opens the door to homeownership for families who, in many housing markets, cannot afford to buy a site-built home. (3) A manufactured home qualified under the Energy Star program established by section 324A of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6294a ) can save homeowners an average of 24 to 29 percent on total heating and cooling costs, compared to a typical manufactured home. (4) Over 40 percent of manufactured homes are found in land lease communities or parks , but new ownership structures, such as resident-owned cooperatives or communities owned by nonprofits or public housing authorities, can provide homeowners greater land tenure security and stability that enhances the value of their homes. (5) These advances position manufactured homes to appreciate in value and open the door to homeownership for millions of families, and have proven to be an effective long-term affordable housing preservation strategy for communities across the United States. 3. Issuance of guidelines relating to residential manufactured homes (a) In general Any new rule or regulation, or any revision of a rule or regulation, issued by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall include, as appropriate, guidelines that assess the impact of the rule or regulation on owners of residential manufactured homes and the production and sale of residential manufactured homes. (b) Consolidated Plan The Secretary shall issue guidelines for jurisdictions relating to the appropriate inclusion of residential manufactured homes in a Consolidated Plan of the jurisdiction. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Residential manufactured home The term residential manufactured home means a manufactured home (as defined in section 603(6) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5402(6) )) which is used as a residence. (2) Consolidated Plan The term Consolidated Plan means a comprehensive housing affordability strategy and community development plan required under part 91 of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3797 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Mr. Walker introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To withhold United States contributions to the regularly assessed biennial budget of the United Nations until the United Nations adopts a definition of international terrorism concurrent with United States laws, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Define it to Fight it Act of 2017 . 2. Withholding of funds (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State shall withhold ten percent of United States contributions to the regularly assessed biennial budget of the United Nations until such time as the United Nations adopts a definition of international terrorism that is concurrent with United States laws. (b) Use of funds Contributions withheld pursuant to subsection (a) shall be returned to the general fund of the Treasury to be used for debt reduction purposes. (c) Definitions (1) International terrorism The term international terrorism means terrorism involving— (A) one or more citizens of a country; or (B) the territory of one or more countries, if the government of any such country consents to, or with knowledge, allows, tolerates, or disregards the activities of any such citizen or such use of the territory of any such country, including using such territory as a transit point. (2) Terrorism The term terrorism means premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by an individual, subnational group, or clandestine agent, and includes activities relating to terrorism, including training, fund-raising, financing, or recruitment. (3) Territory The term territory means the land, water, or airspace of a country.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3798 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Mrs. Walorski (for herself, Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Peterson , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Schrader , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Poliquin , Mr. Flores , Mr. Dunn , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Tipton , and Mr. McCaul ) 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 repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save American Workers Act of 2017 . 2. Repeal of 30-hour threshold for classification as full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replacement with 40 hours (a) Full-Time equivalents Paragraph (2) of section 4980H(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by repealing subparagraph (E); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph: (E) Full-time equivalents treated as full-time employees Solely for purposes of determining whether an employer is an applicable large employer under this paragraph, an employer shall, in addition to the number of full-time employees for any month otherwise determined, include for such month a number of full-time employees determined by dividing the aggregate number of hours of service of employees who are not full-time employees for the month by 174. . (b) Full-Time employees Paragraph (4) of section 4980H(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by repealing subparagraph (A); and (2) by inserting before subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (A) In general The term full-time employee means, with respect to any month, an employee who is employed on average at least 40 hours of service per week. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3799 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Ms. Maxine Waters of California (for herself, Mr. Conyers , Mr. Rush , Mr. Cohen , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Payne , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Ms. Norton , Mr. Cummings , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Gutiérrez , and Mr. Carson of Indiana ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To direct the Justice Department to pursue civil actions to eliminate patterns or practices of civil rights violations by police, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Demanding Oversight from Justice Act of 2017 . 2. Civil action by Attorney General Section 210401(b) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 ( 34 U.S.C. 12601(b) ) is amended by striking may in a civil action and inserting shall in a civil action . 3. Annual reporting requirement Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall publish a report describing the complaints received by the Department of Justice alleging violations of section 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, including— (1) information on each investigation conducted and each civil action initiated— (A) pursuant to all such complaints; or (B) without such a complaint having been filed; and (2) for each complaint received for which the Attorney General does not initiate an investigation or a civil action, an explanation as to why no investigation or civil action was initiated.
V 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3801 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Mr. Huffman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Hugo Mejia.

1. Permanent resident status for Hugo Mejia (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Hugo Mejia shall 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 Hugo Mejia enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (d), he 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) Waiver of Grounds for Removal or Denial of Admission (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Hugo Mejia may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Rescission of outstanding order of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Hugo Mejia by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1). (d) 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. (e) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Hugo Mejia, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 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 alien’s 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 alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (f) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Hugo Mejia 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. 3803 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 18, 2017 Mr. Amodei introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to provide for certain cost allocations for the Boca Reservoir Dam, Truckee River Storage Project, California, and for other purposes.

1. Boca Reservoir Dam cost allocation Section 4(c)(1) of the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 ( 43 U.S.C. 508(c)(1) ) is amended by striking the final period and inserting , and in the case of the Boca Reservoir Dam, Truckee River Storage Project, California, such costs shall be allocated in accordance with the authorized uses of Boca Project Water as defined and provided for in the Truckee River Operating Agreement and as determined by Truckee River Operating Agreement Administrator. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3805 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 18, 2017 Mr. Keating introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a land exchange involving lands within the boundaries of the Cape Cod National Seashore, and for other purposes.

1. Land exchange involving Cape Cod National Seashore (a) Authorization of exchange If title acceptable to the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the National Park Service (referred to hereafter in this section as the Secretary ), for non-Federal land defined in subsection (b)(1) is conveyed to the United States, the Secretary shall convey to the owner of the non-Federal land, subject to valid existing rights, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land defined in subsection (b)(2). (b) Land descriptions (1) Federal land The term Federal land means the approximately 1.09 acres of land depicted as Tract 22-4556 on the map titled United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Northeast Region, Cape Cod National Seashore and dated October 20, 1963, Sheet 202-22A. (2) Non-Federal land The term non-Federal land means the approximately 1.02 acres of land depicted as Tract 26-4653 on the map titled United States, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Northeast Region, Cape Cod National Seashore and dated October 27, 1964, Sheet 202-26. (c) Acceptable title Title to the non-Federal land conveyed to the United States under subsection (a) shall be such title as is acceptable to the Secretary, in conformance with title approval standards applicable to Federal land acquisitions. (d) Applicable laws; terms and conditions The exchange under this section shall be subject to— (1) the laws (including regulations) and policies applicable to exchanges of land administered by the National Park Service, including the laws and policies concerning equalization of values, and environmental compliance; with the exception of appraisal requirements, and (2) such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (e) Appraisals For the purpose of valuation of the land proposed for exchange under this section, the Secretary may use the appraisals conducted by Michael Sutton, Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, and dated July 14 and July 22, 2009. (f) Administration The land acquired by the Secretary pursuant to the exchange authorized by this section shall be administered as part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. (g) Maps The maps referred to in subsection (a) shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the Department of the Interior. (h) Definition of improved property Section 4(d) of Public Law 87–126 ( 16 U.S.C. 459b–3(d) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: The term improved property includes such dwelling structures (including the land thereon) as shall be conveyed by the Secretary pursuant to section 2 in exchange for conveyance to or acquisition by the Secretary of an improved property as described in this section. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3807 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 18, 2017 Ms. Velázquez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for activities to increase the awareness and knowledge of health care providers and women with respect to ovarian and cervical cancer, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ovarian and Cervical Cancer Awareness Act of 2017 . 2. Findings The Congress finds as follows: (1) Ovarian and cervical cancers are among the most destructive gynecological forms of cancer. (2) Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. (3) The main methods used to screen for ovarian cancer are pelvic exams, ultrasounds, Pap smears, and blood tests such as cancer antigen-125 ( CA–125 ). (4) Most women who develop invasive cervical cancer have not had regular cervical cancer screening. 3. Purposes The purposes of this Act are the following: (1) Raising awareness about ovarian and cervical cancers. (2) Raising awareness about the importance (especially for those women who have a family history of cancer or are otherwise at higher risk) of frequent consultation with a physician and the possibility of screening (through tests such as pelvic exams, ultrasounds, Pap smears, and blood tests such as cancer antigen-125) for ovarian, cervical, and other gynecologic cancer. (3) Promotion of early detection methods for ovarian and cervical cancer. (4) Ensuring that special emphasis is given to ovarian and cervical cancer under the public awareness campaign carried out by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 317P(d) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–17(d) ; commonly referred to as Johanna’s Law ). 4. Increasing public awareness of ovarian and cervical cancer Section 317P(d) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–17(d) ; commonly referred to as Johanna’s Law ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking with respect to gynecologic cancers and inserting with respect to ovarian, cervical, and other gynecologic cancers ; and (2) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: (D) Low-income women Activities under the national campaign under subparagraph (A) shall include public service announcements under subparagraph (C) targeted to low-income women. . 5. Sense of Congress It is the sense of the Congress that funding by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of gynecologic cancer education and awareness efforts should reflect the fact that ovarian and cervical cancers are the most deadly of the gynecologic cancers.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3814 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 21, 2017 Mr. Katko (for himself, Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. Turner , and Ms. Esty of Connecticut ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving human trafficking.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act . 2. Lifetime disqualification without reinstatement Section 31310(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking Controlled substance violations and inserting Lifetime disqualification without reinstatement ; (2) by striking The Secretary and inserting (1) Controlled substance violations .—The Secretary ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) Human trafficking violations The Secretary shall disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving an act or practice described in paragraph (9) of section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) ). .
IB Union Calendar No. 347 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3814 [Report No. 115–468] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 21, 2017 Mr. Katko (for himself, Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. Turner , and Ms. Esty of Connecticut ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure December 18, 2017 Additional sponsors: Miss Rice of New York , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Stefanik , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Evans , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Delaney , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Poliquin , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mrs. Comstock , and Mr. Royce of California December 18, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving human trafficking.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act . 2. Lifetime disqualification without reinstatement Section 31310(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking Controlled substance violations and inserting Lifetime disqualification without reinstatement ; (2) by striking The Secretary and inserting (1) Controlled substance violations .—The Secretary ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) Human trafficking violations The Secretary shall disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving an act or practice described in paragraph (9) of section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7102(9) ). .

December 18, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
V 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3818 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 21, 2017 Ms. Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Maria Guadalupe Mendoza Sanchez, Eusebio Sanchez Mejia, and Vianney Esbeydi Sanchez Mendoza.

1. Permanent resident status for Maria Guadalupe Mendoza Sanchez, Eusebio Sanchez Mejia, and Vianney Esbeydi Sanchez Mendoza (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Maria Guadalupe Mendoza Sanchez, Eusebio Sanchez Mejia, and Vianney Esbeydi Sanchez Mendoza 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 Maria Guadalupe Mendoza Sanchez, Eusebio Sanchez Mejia, or Vianney Esbeydi Sanchez Mendoza 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 Maria Guadalupe Mendoza Sanchez, Eusebio Sanchez Mejia, and Vianney Esbeydi Sanchez Mendoza, 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 Maria Guadalupe Mendoza Sanchez, Eusebio Sanchez Mejia, and Vianney Esbeydi Sanchez Mendoza shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.