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II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1762 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 5, 2017 Mr. Tester introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify when certain academic assessments shall be administered.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 supports programs to level the playing field for the most vulnerable, including children of poverty, students with disabilities, and English language learners. (2) Prior to 2001, Federal law required States only to test students once per grade span. Current Federal law requires students to undergo standardized testing every year in grades 3 through 8. (3) Reducing the frequency of federally required testing will allow more time for student learning and inspire their natural curiosity and creativity. (4) Students will have more time to receive one-on-one instruction and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through a well-rounded education and curriculum. (5) Moving away from the practice of annually teaching to the test will empower educators to provide instruction in a way that best inspires and prepares our Nation's next generation of leaders. (6) With grade span testing, our educators will be more able to focus on those students who are most in need but who also lose the most class time preparing for annual tests. (7) Grade span testing will allow States the flexibility to develop more meaningful, tailored assessment systems that provide valid, reliable data. (8) The yearly testing currently required by Federal law should be replaced with grade span testing. 3. Academic assessments Section 1111(b)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B)(v), by striking subclause (I) and inserting the following: (I) in the case of mathematics and reading or language arts, be administered not less than one time during— (aa) grades 3 through 5; (bb) grades 6 through 8; and (cc) grades 9 though 12; ; (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), and in clause (ii), by striking subparagraph (B)(v)(I)(aa) and inserting subparagraph (B)(v)(I)(bb) ; and (B) in clauses (i) and (iii), by striking subparagraph (B)(v)(I)(bb) and inserting subparagraph (B)(v)(I)(cc) ; and (3) in subparagraph (H), in clauses (i) and (vi), by striking subclause (I)(bb) and and inserting subclause (I)(cc) or .
VI 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1763 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 5, 2017 Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 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 ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 ), Maria Guadalupe Mendoza Sanchez, Eusebio Sanchez Mejia, and Vianney Esbeydi Sanchez Mendoza shall each be eligible for the 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 ( 8 U.S.C. 1154 ) 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), Maria Guadalupe Mendoza Sanchez, Eusebio Sanchez Mejia, or Vianney Esbeydi Sanchez Mendoza, as appropriate, shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 ) 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 the issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon granting immigrant visas 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— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Maria Guadalupe Mendoza Sanchez, Eusebio Sanchez Mejia, and Vianney Esbeydi Sanchez Mendoza under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) ); or (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Maria Guadalupe Mendoza Sanchez, Eusebio Sanchez Mejia, and Vianney Esbeydi Sanchez Mendoza under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) ). (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate , provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1765 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 6, 2017 Mr. Rounds (for himself and Mr. Kaine ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require a comprehensive plan for the sharing of best practices for depot-level maintenance among the military services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Defense Depot Maintenance Best Practices Act of 2017 . 2. Comprehensive plan for sharing depot-level maintenance best practices (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive plan for the sharing of best practices for depot-level maintenance among the military services. (b) Elements The comprehensive plan required under subsection (a) shall cover the sharing of best practices with regard to— (1) programming and scheduling; (2) core capability requirements; (3) workload; (4) personnel management, development, and sustainment; (5) induction, duration, efficiency, and completion metrics; (6) parts, supply, tool, and equipment management; (7) capital investment and manufacturing and production capability; and (8) inspection and quality control. (c) Congressional defense committees defined In this section, the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given the term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code.
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen S. 1766 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017 or the SAFER Act of 2017 . 2. Pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners Section 304(c)(2) of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 ( 34 U.S.C. 40723(c)(2) ) is amended— (1) by inserting , both adult and pediatric, after role of forensic nurses ; and (2) by striking and elder abuse and inserting elder abuse, and, in particular, the need for pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners, including such nurse examiners working in the multidisciplinary setting, in responding to abuse of both children and adolescents . 3. Reducing the rape kit backlog (a) Reauthorization Section 2(c)(4) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701(c)(4) ) is amended by striking 2017 and inserting 2022 . (b) Sunset Section 1006 of the SAFER Act of 2013 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701 note) is amended by striking 2018 and inserting 2023 .

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1766 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017 or the SAFER Act of 2017 . 2. Pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners Section 304(c)(2) of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 ( 34 U.S.C. 40723(c)(2) ) is amended— (1) by inserting , both adult and pediatric, after role of forensic nurses ; and (2) by striking and elder abuse and inserting elder abuse, and, in particular, the need for pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners, including such nurse examiners working in the multidisciplinary setting, in responding to abuse of both children and adolescents . 3. Reducing the rape kit backlog (a) Reauthorization Section 2(c)(4) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701(c)(4) ) is amended by striking 2017 and inserting 2022 . (b) Sunset Section 1006 of the SAFER Act of 2013 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701 note) is amended by striking 2018 and inserting 2023 .

Passed the Senate October 23, 2017. Secretary
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1766 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 6, 2017 Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Heller , and Mr. Bennet ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017 or the SAFER Act of 2017 . 2. Pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners Section 304(c)(2) of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 ( 42 U.S.C. 14136a ) is amended— (1) by inserting , both adult and pediatric, after role of forensic nurses ; and (2) by striking and elder abuse and inserting elder abuse, and, in particular, the need for pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners, including such nurse examiners working in the multidisciplinary setting, in responding to abuse of both children and adolescents . 3. Reducing the rape kit backlog (a) Reauthorization Section 2(c)(4) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 ( 42 U.S.C. 14135(c)(4) ) is amended by striking 2017 and inserting 2022 . (b) Repeal of sunset (1) In general Section 1006 of the SAFER Act of 2013 ( 42 U.S.C. 14135 note) is repealed. (2) Technical and conforming amendment The table of contents for the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 ( Public Law 113–4 ; 127 Stat. 54) is amended by striking the item relating to section 1006.
IC 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1766 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 25, 2017 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017 or the SAFER Act of 2017 . 2. Pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners Section 304(c)(2) of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 ( 34 U.S.C. 40723(c)(2) ) is amended— (1) by inserting , both adult and pediatric, after role of forensic nurses ; and (2) by striking and elder abuse and inserting elder abuse, and, in particular, the need for pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners, including such nurse examiners working in the multidisciplinary setting, in responding to abuse of both children and adolescents . 3. Reducing the rape kit backlog (a) Reauthorization Section 2(c)(4) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701(c)(4) ) is amended by striking 2017 and inserting 2022 . (b) Sunset Section 1006 of the SAFER Act of 2013 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701 note) is amended by striking 2018 and inserting 2023 .

Passed the Senate October 23, 2017. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
II Calendar No. 231 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1766 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 6, 2017 Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Heller , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Hatch , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Coons , Mr. Portman , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Kennedy , and Mr. Tillis ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 28, 2017 Reported by Mr. Grassley , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017 or the SAFER Act of 2017 . 2. Pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners Section 304(c)(2) of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 ( 42 U.S.C. 14136a ) is amended— (1) by inserting , both adult and pediatric, after role of forensic nurses ; and (2) by striking and elder abuse and inserting elder abuse, and, in particular, the need for pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners, including such nurse examiners working in the multidisciplinary setting, in responding to abuse of both children and adolescents . 3. Reducing the rape kit backlog (a) Reauthorization Section 2(c)(4) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 ( 42 U.S.C. 14135(c)(4) ) is amended by striking 2017 and inserting 2022 . (b) Repeal of sunset (1) In general Section 1006 of the SAFER Act of 2013 ( 42 U.S.C. 14135 note) is repealed. (2) Technical and conforming amendment The table of contents for the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 ( Public Law 113–4 ; 127 Stat. 54) is amended by striking the item relating to section 1006.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017 or the SAFER Act of 2017 . 2. Pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners Section 304(c)(2) of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 ( 34 U.S.C. 40723(c)(2) ) is amended— (1) by inserting , both adult and pediatric, after role of forensic nurses ; and (2) by striking and elder abuse and inserting elder abuse, and, in particular, the need for pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners, including such nurse examiners working in the multidisciplinary setting, in responding to abuse of both children and adolescents . 3. Reducing the rape kit backlog (a) Reauthorization Section 2(c)(4) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701(c)(4) ) is amended by striking 2017 and inserting 2022 . (b) Sunset Section 1006 of the SAFER Act of 2013 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701 note) is amended by striking 2018 and inserting 2023 .

September 28, 2017 Reported with an amendment
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1769 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 7, 2017 Ms. Hassan (for herself and Mr. Gardner ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require a new or updated Federal website that is intended for use by the public to be mobile friendly, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Connected Government Act . 2. Federal websites required to be mobile friendly (a) In general If, on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, an agency creates a website that is intended for use by the public or updates a website that is intended for use by the public, the agency shall ensure that the website is mobile friendly. (b) Report by GSA required Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall submit a report that describes the implementation of the requirement described under subsection (a) and assesses the compliance of each agency with such requirement to each of the following: (1) The Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (2) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (3) The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives. (4) The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Mobile friendly The term mobile friendly means, with respect to a website, that the website is configured in such a way that the website may be navigated and viewed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device.
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1772 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 7, 2017 Mr. Booker (for himself, Mr. Markey , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Harris , and Ms. Warren ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration A BILL To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the Capitol of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Confederate Monument Removal Act . 2. Requirements and removal procedures (a) Requirements Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 ) is amended by inserting (other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America) after military services . (b) Statue removal procedures (1) In general The Architect of the Capitol shall— (A) identify all statues on display in the Capitol of the United States that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 ), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (C), the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver any statue that is removed under this subsection to the Smithsonian Institution. (B) Storage or display of statues The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution shall follow the policies and procedures of the Smithsonian Institution, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, regarding the storage and display of any statue transferred under subparagraph (A). (C) State requests A statue provided for display by a State that is removed under this subsection shall be returned to the State, and the ownership of the statue transferred to the State, if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 2131 ) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 ( 2 U.S.C. 2132 ). (4) Authorization and appropriations (A) In general There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $5,000,000 to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A), of which— (i) $2,000,000 shall be made available to the Architect of the Capitol; and (ii) $3,000,000 shall be made available to the Smithsonian Institution. (B) Availability Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1773 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 7, 2017 Mr. Flake (for himself and Mrs. Shaheen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to limit the overall rate of return for crop insurance providers and remove the requirement of budget neutrality in the Standard Reinsurance Agreement.

1. Reinsurance Section 508(k) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1508(k) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3)— (A) by striking (3) Share of risk .—The and inserting the following: (3) Risk (A) Share of risk The ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) Limitation on average rate of return The target average rate of return for reinsured companies for the 2018 reinsurance year and each subsequent reinsurance year shall be 9.6 percent of retained premiums. ; and (2) in paragraph (8), by striking subparagraph (F).
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1779 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 7, 2017 Mr. Crapo introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To repeal certain provisions of the Federal Switchblade Act to allow domestic manufacturers to ship and sell their products to buyers located in other States and to permit the importation of certain knife parts.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom of Commerce Act . 2. Repeal of certain laws related to switchblade knives (a) In general The Act entitled An Act to prohibit the introduction, or manufacture for introduction, into interstate commerce of switchblade knives, and for other purposes (commonly known as the Federal Switchblade Act ) is amended by striking sections 1 through 4 ( 15 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.). (b) Conforming amendments Chapter 83 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 1716, by redesignating subsections (h), (j), and (k) as subsections (g), (h), and (i), respectively; and (2) in section 1716E(i), by striking section 1716(k) and inserting section 1716(i) . (c) Effective date The repeals made by this section— (1) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) shall not apply with respect to any indictment, convictions, sentencing, appeals, civil or criminal fines or penalties obtained, forfeitures obtained, terms of imprisonment, or any other enforcement actions or proceedings occurring or commenced before the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1782 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 7, 2017 Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. Donnelly ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2017 . 2. Definition of full-time employee Section 4980H(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(E), by striking by 120 and inserting by 174 ; and (2) in paragraph (4)(A) by striking 30 hours and inserting 40 hours .
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1785 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 11, 2017 Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To prohibit the implementation of a policy change to permit small, non-locking knives on passenger aircraft.

1. Prohibition on implementation of policy change to permit small, non-locking knives on passenger aircraft (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security may not implement any change to the prohibited items list of the Transportation Security Administration that would permit passengers to carry small, non-locking knives through passenger screening checkpoints at airports, into sterile areas at airports, or on board passenger aircraft. (b) Prohibited items list defined In this section, the term prohibited items list means the list of items passengers are prohibited from carrying as accessible property or on their persons through passenger screening checkpoints at airports, into sterile areas at airports, and on board passenger aircraft pursuant to section 1540.111 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1787 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 11, 2017 Ms. Murkowski (for herself and Mr. King ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To reauthorize the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act . 2. Reauthorization of National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 (a) Reauthorization (1) In general Section 9(a) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31h(a) ) is amended by striking 2018 and inserting 2023 . (2) Conforming amendment Section 4(b)(1) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31c(b)(1) ) is amended by striking Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 each place it appears in subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act . (b) Geologic mapping advisory committee Section 5(a)(3) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31d(a)(3) ) is amended by striking Associate Director for Geology and inserting Associate Director for Core Science Systems . (c) Clerical amendments Section 3 of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31b ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4), by striking section 6(d)(3) and inserting section 4(d)(3) ; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking section 6(d)(1) and inserting section 4(d)(1) ; and (3) in paragraph (9), by striking section 6(d)(2) and inserting section 4(d)(2) .
II Calendar No. 691 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1787 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 11, 2017 Ms. Murkowski (for herself, Mr. King , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Udall , and Mr. Alexander ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources November 29, 2018 Reported by Ms. Murkowski , without amendment A BILL To reauthorize the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act . 2. Reauthorization of National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 (a) Reauthorization (1) In general Section 9(a) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31h(a) ) is amended by striking 2018 and inserting 2023 . (2) Conforming amendment Section 4(b)(1) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31c(b)(1) ) is amended by striking Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 each place it appears in subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act . (b) Geologic mapping advisory committee Section 5(a)(3) of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31d(a)(3) ) is amended by striking Associate Director for Geology and inserting Associate Director for Core Science Systems . (c) Clerical amendments Section 3 of the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 ( 43 U.S.C. 31b ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4), by striking section 6(d)(3) and inserting section 4(d)(3) ; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking section 6(d)(1) and inserting section 4(d)(1) ; and (3) in paragraph (9), by striking section 6(d)(2) and inserting section 4(d)(2) .

November 29, 2018 Reported without amendment
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1789 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 11, 2017 Mr. Rounds (for himself, Ms. Warren , and Mr. Warner ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to require an annual report on participation in the Transition Assistance Program for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program Oversight Improvement Act of 2017 . 2. Annual report on participation in the Transition Assistance Program for members of the Armed Forces Section 1144 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Annual report (1) Not later than February 28 each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the participation of members of the armed forces in the program under this section during the preceding year. (2) Each report under this subsection shall set forth, for the year covered by such report, the following: (A) The number of members who were eligible for participation in the program, in aggregate and by component of the armed forces. (B) The number of members who participated in the program, in aggregate and by component of the armed forces, for each of the following: (i) Preseparation counseling provided by the Department of Defense. (ii) Briefings provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. (iii) Employment workshops provided by the Department of Labor. (C) The number of members who did not participate in the program due to a waiver of the participation requirement under subsection (c)(2) for each service set forth in subparagraph (B). (3) Each report under this subsection may also include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Secretary of Homeland Security, considers appropriate to increase participation of members of the armed forces in each service set forth in paragraph (2)(B). .
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1794 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 12, 2017 Mr. Rounds (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , and Mr. Inhofe ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment Act of 2017 or the HONEST Act . 2. Data transparency Section 6(b) of the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 ( 42 U.S.C. 4363 note) is amended to read as follows: (b) (1) The Administrator shall not propose, finalize, or disseminate a covered action unless all scientific and technical information relied on to support such covered action is— (A) the best available science; (B) specifically identified; and (C) publicly available online in a manner that is sufficient for independent analysis and substantial reproduction of research results, except that any personally identifiable information, trade secrets, or commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential, shall be redacted prior to public availability. (2) The redacted information described in paragraph (1)(C) shall be disclosed to a person only after such person signs a written confidentiality agreement with the Administrator, subject to guidance to be developed by the Administrator. (3) In making information publicly available pursuant to paragraph (1)(C), the Administrator— (A) may coordinate with another Federal agency to use an existing website maintained by the Federal agency to make the information available; and (B) shall not be required to duplicate the public availability of the information if that information has been made available by another Federal agency in accordance with paragraph (1)(C). (4) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as— (A) requiring the Administrator to disseminate scientific and technical information; (B) superseding any nondiscretionary statutory requirement; or (C) requiring the Administrator to repeal, reissue, or modify a regulation in effect on the date of enactment of the Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment Act of 2017 . (5) In this subsection— (A) the term covered action means a risk, exposure, or hazard assessment, criteria document, standard, limitation, regulation, regulatory impact analysis, or guidance; and (B) the term scientific and technical information includes— (i) materials, data, and associated protocols necessary to understand, assess, and extend conclusions; (ii) computer codes and models involved in the creation and analysis of such information; (iii) recorded factual materials; and (iv) detailed descriptions of how to access and use such information. (6) The Administrator shall carry out this subsection in a manner that does not exceed $1,000,000 per fiscal year, to be derived from amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated. .
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1797 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 12, 2017 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurance coverage continuity for former foster youth.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act . 2. Coverage continuity for former foster care children up to age 26 (a) In general Section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(IX) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(IX) ) is amended— (1) in item (bb)— (A) by striking are not described in or enrolled under and inserting are not described in and are not enrolled under ; and (B) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ; and ; (2) in item (cc), by striking responsibility of the State and all that follows through 475(8)(B)(iii); and and inserting responsibility of a State on the date of attaining 18 years of age (or such higher age as such State has elected under section 475(8)(B)(iii)), or who were in such care on the date of attaining 14 years of age but subsequently left such care to enter into a legal guardianship with a kinship caregiver (without regard to whether kinship guardianship payments are being made on behalf of the child under this part) ; and (3) by striking item (dd). (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Outreach efforts for enrollment of former foster children Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (82), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (83), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (83) the following new paragraph: (84) not later than January 1, 2019, establish an outreach and enrollment program, in coordination with the State agency responsible for administering the State plan under part E of title IV and any other appropriate or interested agencies, designed to increase the enrollment of individuals who are eligible for medical assistance under the State plan under paragraph (10)(A)(i)(IX) in accordance with best practices established by the Secretary. .
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1802 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2017 Mr. Gardner introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the maximum time a person may serve as an acting officer.

1. Time limitation Section 3346 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking 210 each place that term appears and inserting 365 .
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1805 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2017 Mr. Murphy (for himself and Mr. Boozman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to recognize farms that have been in continuous operation for 100 years.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Century Farms Act of 2017 . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) the United States has a long history of farming and has historically appreciated the invaluable contribution of farming to domestic and global populations; (2) family farms represent 97 percent of all farms in the United States, of which 90 percent are small family farms; (3) over 30 States have established Century or Centennial Farm designations and awards; and (4) agricultural producers perform a vital public service that should be recognized and rewarded. 3. Century farms program The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall establish a program under which the Secretary recognizes any farm that— (1) a State department of agriculture or similar statewide agricultural organization recognizes as a Century Farm; or (2) (A) is defined as a farm or ranch under section 4284.902 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act); (B) has been in continuous operation for at least 100 years; and (C) has been owned by the same family for at least 100 consecutive years, as verified through deeds, wills, abstracts, tax statements, or other similar legal documents considered appropriate by the Secretary.
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1808 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2017 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. Portman , Mr. Casey , Ms. Collins , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Shaheen , and Mrs. Feinstein ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To extend temporarily the Federal Perkins Loan program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2017 . 2. Extension of Federal Perkins loan program (a) Authority To make loans (1) In general Section 461(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087aa(b) ) is amended— (A) by striking September 30, 2017 each place it appears and inserting September 30, 2019 ; and (B) in paragraph (1)(C)— (i) by striking September 30, 2016 and inserting September 30, 2018 ; and (ii) by striking October 1, 2015 and inserting October 1, 2017 . (2) Rule of construction Notwithstanding the amendments made under paragraph (1) of this subsection, an eligible graduate borrower who received a disbursement of a loan under part E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087aa et seq.) after June 30, 2018, and before October 1, 2018, for the 2018–2019 award year, may receive a subsequent disbursement of such loan by June 30, 2019, for which the borrower received an initial disbursement after June 30, 2018, and before October 1, 2018. (b) Distribution of assets from student loan funds Section 466 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087ff ) is amended— (1) by striking October 1, 2017 each place it appears and inserting October 1, 2019 ; and (2) by striking September 30, 2017 each place it appears and inserting September 30, 2019 . (c) Additional extensions not permitted Section 422 of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1226a ) shall not apply to further extend the duration of the authority under paragraph (1) of section 461(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087aa(b) ), as amended by subsection (a)(1) of this section, beyond September 30, 2019, on the basis of the extension under such subsection.
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1810 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2017 Mr. Wyden introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide access to free credit freezes for all consumers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Free Credit Freeze Act . 2. Provides access to free credit freezes for all consumers Section 605A of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c–1 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Credit freeze fees (1) Definition In this subsection, the term credit freeze means a restriction placed at the request of a consumer or a personal representative of the consumer, on the consumer report of the consumer, that prohibits a consumer reporting agency described in section 603(p) from releasing the consumer report for a purpose relating to the extension of credit without the express authorization of the consumer. A credit freeze shall not apply to the use of a consumer report by any of the following: (A) A person, or the person’s subsidiary, affiliate, agent, subcontractor, or assignee with whom the consumer has, or prior to assignment had, an account, contract, or debtor-creditor relationship for the purposes of reviewing the active account or collecting the financial obligation owed on the account, contract, or debt. (B) A person, or the person’s subsidiary, affiliate, agent, subcontractor, or assignee, to whom access has been granted pursuant to a request by the consumer for purposes of facilitating the extension of credit or other permissible use. (C) Any person acting pursuant to a court order, warrant, or subpoena. (D) A Federal, State, or local government, or an agent or assignee thereof. (E) Any person for the sole purpose of providing a credit monitoring or identity theft protection service to which the consumer has subscribed. (F) Any person for the purpose of providing a consumer with a copy of the consumer report, or credit score of the consumer upon the consumer's request. (G) Any person or entity for insurance purposes, including use in setting or adjusting a rate, adjusting a claim, or underwriting. (H) Any person acting pursuant to an authorization from a consumer to use their consumer report for employment purposes. (2) Prohibition on fees A consumer reporting agency described in section 603(p) may not charge a consumer a fee to place, temporarily lift, or fully remove a credit freeze. .
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1813 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2017 Ms. Baldwin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide credit toward computation of years of service for nonregular service retired pay for completion of remotely delivered military education or training.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Retirement Credit for Distance Learning Act . 2. Credit toward computation of years of service for nonregular service retired pay upon completion of remotely delivered military education or training (a) In general Section 12732(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraph: (F) Such points (but not more than 10 points) as the Secretary concerned determines to be appropriate for successful completion of a course of instruction using electronically delivered methodologies to accomplish military education or training, unless the education or training is performed while in a status for which credit is provided under another subparagraph of this paragraph. ; and (2) by striking and (E) in the last sentence and inserting (E), and (F) . (b) Maximum number of points per service year Section 12733(3) of such title is amended by striking or (D) and inserting (D), or (F) .
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1820 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2017 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Mr. McCain , Ms. Collins , and Mr. Reed ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To provide for the retention and service of transgender members of the Armed Forces.

1. Retention and service of transgender members of the Armed Forces (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that individuals who are qualified and can meet the standards to serve in the military should be eligible to serve. (b) Certain actions relating to currently serving members of the Armed Forces A currently serving member of the Armed Forces may not be involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces, or denied reenlistment or continuation in service in the Armed Forces, solely on the basis of the member's gender identity. Nothing in this subsection relieves a member from meeting applicable military and medical standards, including deployability, or requires retention of the member in service if the member fails to meet such standards. (c) Review of accession of transgender individuals into the Armed Forces (1) Deadline for completion of review The Secretary of Defense shall complete the review of policy on the accession of transgender individuals into the Armed Forces announced by the Secretary on June 30, 2017, by not later than December 31, 2017. (2) Report Not later than February 21, 2018, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a comprehensive report on the results of the review of policy described in paragraph (1).
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1822 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2017 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Heitkamp , and Mr. Manchin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit amounts paid for programs to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or a license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of a 529 account.

1. Certain career training expenses treated as qualified higher education expenses (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 529(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Certain career training expenses (i) In general In the case of an individual who is enrolled in or attending a program to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential or occupational license, the term qualified higher education expenses includes expenses similar to the expenses described in subparagraph (A) which are required for such program. (ii) Program to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential For purposes of this subparagraph— (I) the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section 3(52) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102(52) ), and (II) when used with respect to obtaining such a credential, the term program means only a program which is included, and is offered by a provider which is included, on the list described in section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3152(d) ). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.