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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2030 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas (for himself and Mr. Neal ) 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 extend the rollover period for plan loan offset amounts and to modify the rules relating to hardship withdrawals from cash or deferred arrangements.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act . 2. Extended rollover period for plan loan offset amounts (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 402(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C) and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) Rollover of certain plan loan offset amounts (i) In general In the case of an eligible rollover distribution of a qualified plan loan offset amount, the requirements of subparagraph (A) shall be treated as met if such transfer occurs on or before the due date (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year in which such amount is treated as distributed from a qualified employer plan. (ii) Qualified plan loan offset amount For purposes of this subparagraph, the term qualified plan loan offset amount means a plan loan offset amount which is treated as distributed from a qualified employer plan to a participant or beneficiary solely by reason of— (I) the termination of the qualified employer plan, or (II) the failure to meet the repayment terms of the loan from such plan because of the severance from employment of the participant. (iii) Plan loan offset amount For purposes of clause (ii), the term plan loan offset amount means the amount by which the participant's accrued benefit under the plan is reduced in order to repay a loan from the plan. (iv) Limitation This subparagraph shall not apply to any plan loan offset amount unless such plan loan offset amount relates to a loan to which section 72(p)(1) does not apply by reason of section 72(p)(2). (v) Qualified employer plan For purposes of this subsection, the term qualified employer plan has the meaning given such term by section 72(p)(4). . (b) Conforming amendment Subparagraph (A) of section 402(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting subparagraphs (B) and (C) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to transfers made after December 31, 2017. 3. Modification of rules governing hardship distributions Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall modify Treasury Regulation section 1.401(k)–1(d)(3)(iv)(E) to— (1) delete the prohibition imposed by paragraph (2) thereof; and (2) to make any other modifications necessary to carry out the purposes of section 401(k)(2)(B)(i)(IV) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2031 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas (for himself, Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Renacci , and Mr. Reed ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes.

1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act . 2. Disqualification on receipt of disability insurance benefits in a month for which unemployment compensation is received (a) In general Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) (i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. (ii) For purposes of clause (i), the term unemployment compensation means— (I) regular compensation , extended compensation , and additional compensation (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act ( 26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and (II) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.). . (b) Trial work period Section 222(c) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 422(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (6) (A) For purposes of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have rendered services in a month if the individual is paid unemployment compensation for any week ending within such month. (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term unemployment compensation means— (i) regular compensation , extended compensation , and additional compensation (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act ( 26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and (ii) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.). . (c) Data matching The Commissioner of Social Security shall implement the amendments made by this section using appropriate electronic data. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2019 and are paid unemployment compensation for any week ending on or after January 1, 2019.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2032 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Jones introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act . 2. Wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (a) Agreement required (1) In general The Secretary of the Interior shall enter into an agreement with the Corolla Wild Horse Fund (a nonprofit corporation established under the laws of the State of North Carolina), the County of Currituck, North Carolina, and the State of North Carolina within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act to provide for management of free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Terms The agreement shall— (A) allow a herd of not less than 110 and not more than 130 free-roaming wild horses in and around such refuge, with a target population of between 120 and 130 free-roaming wild horses; (B) provide for cost-effective management of the horses while ensuring that natural resources within the refuge are not adversely impacted; (C) provide for introduction of a small number of free-roaming wild horses from the herd at Cape Lookout National Seashore as is necessary to maintain the genetic viability of the herd in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge; and (D) specify that the Corolla Wild Horse Fund shall pay the costs associated with— (i) coordinating a periodic census and inspecting the health of the horses; (ii) maintaining records of the horses living in the wild and in confinement; (iii) coordinating the removal and placement of horses and monitoring of any horses removed from the Currituck County Outer Banks; and (iv) administering a viable population control plan for the horses including auctions, adoptions, contraceptive fertility methods, and other viable options. (b) Requirements for introduction of horses from Cape Lookout National Seashore During the effective period of the memorandum of understanding between the National Park Service and the Foundation for Shackleford Horses, Inc. (a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of and doing business in the State of North Carolina) signed in 2007, no horse may be removed from Cape Lookout National Seashore for introduction at Currituck National Wildlife Refuge except— (1) with the approval of the Foundation; and (2) consistent with the terms of such memorandum (or any successor agreement) and the Management Plan for the Shackleford Banks Horse Herd signed in January 2006 (or any successor management plan). (c) No liability created Nothing in this section shall be construed as creating liability for the United States for any damages caused by the free-roaming wild horses to any person or property located inside or outside the boundaries of the refuge.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2033 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Kihuen (for himself, Mr. Schneider , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Langevin , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Raskin , and Ms. Slaughter ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To modernize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act . 2. Modernization of the prohibition on undetectable firearms Section 922(p) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking grips, stocks, and magazines and inserting all parts other than major components ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking when subjected to inspection by the types of x-ray machines commonly used at airports, does not generate and inserting the following: if subjected to inspection by the types of detection devices commonly used at airports for security screening, would not generate ; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) the term major component , with respect to a firearm— (i) means the slide or cylinder, or the frame or receiver of the firearm; and (ii) in the case of a rifle or shotgun, includes the barrel of the firearm; and ; and (B) by striking subparagraph (C) and the proviso that follows and inserting the following: (C) the term Security Exemplar means an object, to be fabricated at the direction of the Attorney General, that is— (i) constructed of 3.7 ounces of material type 17–4 PH stainless steel in a shape resembling a handgun; and (ii) suitable for testing and calibrating metal detectors. ; (3) in paragraph (3)— (A) in the first sentence, by inserting after of a firearm the following: , including a prototype, ; and (B) by striking the second sentence; and (4) in paragraph (5), by striking shall not apply to any firearm which and all that follows and inserting the following: “shall not apply to— (A) any firearm received by, in the possession of, or under the control of the United States; or (B) the manufacture, importation, possession, transfer, receipt, shipment, or delivery of a firearm by a licensed manufacturer or licensed importer pursuant to an existing contract with the United States. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2035 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Kilmer (for himself, Mr. Cole , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Kind , and Ms. Jayapal ) 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 recognize Indian tribal governments for purposes of determining under the adoption credit whether a child has special needs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Adoption Parity Act . 2. Recognizing Indian tribal governments for purposes of determining under the adoption credit whether a child has special needs (a) In general Section 23(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining child with special needs) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting or Indian tribal government after a State ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting or Indian tribal government after such State . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2036 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Kilmer (for himself and Mr. Jones ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit any reduction in the amount of the per diem allowance to which members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps or civilian employees of the Department of Defense are entitled based on the duration of temporary duty assignments or official travel, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on per diem allowance reductions based on the duration of temporary duty assignment or civilian travel (a) Members Section 474(d)(3) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: The Secretary of a military department shall not alter the amount of the per diem allowance, or the maximum amount of reimbursement, for a locality based on the duration of the temporary duty assignment in the locality of a member of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. . (b) Civilian employees Section 5702(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: The Secretary of Defense shall not alter the amount of the per diem allowance, or the maximum amount of reimbursement, for a locality based on the duration of the travel in the locality of an employee of the Department. . (c) Repeals (1) Existing policy and regulations The policy, and any regulations issued pursuant to such policy, implemented by the Secretary of the Department of Defense on November 1, 2014, with respect to reductions in per diem allowances based on duration of temporary duty assignment or civilian travel shall have no force or effect. (2) Attempted statutory fix Section 672 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 ; 37 U.S.C. 474 note; 130 Stat. 2178) is repealed.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2041 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Loebsack introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Labor to carry out a grant program for employers to develop and carry out job training programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the New Jobs Training Act . 2. Grant program (a) Program authorized From the amounts appropriated to carry out this Act, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall award grants to employers to carry out the activities described in subsection (b). (b) Uses of funds An employer that receives a grant under this section shall use such funds to partner with a community college to create a job training program for the purpose of training individuals for new jobs with the employer. (c) Application An employer that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary of Labor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which shall include— (1) a description of the job training program that the employer seeks to develop and carry out using the grant; (2) the community college with which the employer plans to partner in developing and carrying out such job training program; and (3) the number of new jobs the employer seeks to create as a result of such job training program. (d) Definitions (1) Community college The term community college has the meaning given the term junior or community college in section 312 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1058 ). (2) New job The term new job , when used with respect to an employer, means a job that— (A) may include a new position within an existing job category, and is not a job of a recalled worker, a replacement job, or any other job that existed in the employer’s business within the 1-year period preceding the date of hire; (B) is not a job that existed in a business operation or substantially similar business operation of the employer formerly located in another location which was closed or substantially reduced by the employer; and (C) results in a net increase in employment for the employer.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2053 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Ms. McSally (for herself, Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Amodei , Mrs. Noem , and Mr. Young of Alaska ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to enhance and support mining and mineral engineering programs in the United States by funding activities at mining schools, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mining School Enhancement Act . 2. Support for mining schools Section 721 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1309b ) is amended— (1) by striking The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement and inserting the following: (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Mining program support (1) Of the amounts made available under this Act for activities authorized under this section, the Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement shall ensure that at least 50 percent is expended to enhance and support mining and mineral engineering programs in the United States by funding activities at mining schools. (2) In expending funds under this section, the Director shall consult with relevant stakeholders and ensure a significant opportunity for participation by undergraduate and graduate students at mining schools. (3) The Director shall ensure that the activities conducted under this section relate to resource development and production, and include— (A) studies of mining, mineral extraction efficiency, and related processing technology; (B) mineral economics, reclamation technology, and practices for active mining operations; (C) the development of remining systems and technologies that facilitate reclamation that fosters the recovery of resources at abandoned mine sites; (D) investigations of mineral resource extraction methods that reduce environmental and human impacts; (E) reducing dependence on foreign energy supplies; (F) enhancing the competitiveness of United States energy technology exports; (G) the extraction or processing of coinciding mineralization, including rare earth elements, within coal, coal processing byproduct, overburden or coal residue; and (H) enhancing technologies and practices related to mitigation of acid mine drainage, reforestation, and revegetation in the reclamation of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining. (c) Mining school defined In this section the term mining school means a mining, metallurgical, or mineral engineering program or department accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., that is located at an institution of higher education (as that term is defined in section 631(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1132(a) )) in the United States. .
IB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2056 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expanded participation in the microloan program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Microloan Modernization Act of 2017 . 2. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term intermediary has the meaning given that term in section 7(m)(11) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m)(11) ); and (2) the term microloan program means the program established under section 7(m) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m) ). 3. Microloan intermediary lending limit increased Section 7(m)(3)(C) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m)(3)(C) ) is amended by striking $5,000,000 and inserting $6,000,000 . 4. Microloan technical assistance Section 7(m)(4)(E) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m)(4)(E) ) is amended by striking 25 percent each place such term appears and inserting 50 percent . 5. SBA study of microenterprise participation Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall conduct a study and submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report on— (1) the operations (including services provided, structure, size, and area of operation) of a representative sample of— (A) intermediaries that are eligible to participate in the microloan program and that do participate; and (B) intermediaries that are eligible to participate in the microloan program and that do not participate; (2) the reasons why eligible intermediaries described in paragraph (1)(B) choose not to participate in the microloan program; (3) recommendations on how to encourage increased participation in the microloan program by eligible intermediaries described in paragraph (1)(B); and (4) recommendations on how to decrease the costs associated with participation in the microloan program for eligible intermediaries. 6. GAO study on microloan intermediary practices Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report evaluating— (1) oversight of the microloan program by the Small Business Administration, including oversight of intermediaries participating in the microloan program; and (2) the specific processes used by the Small Business Administration to ensure— (A) compliance by intermediaries participating in the microloan program; and (B) the overall performance of the microloan program.

Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2056 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mrs. Murphy of Florida (for herself, Ms. Velázquez , and Mr. Moulton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expanded participation in the microloan program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Microloan Modernization Act of 2017 . 2. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term intermediary has the meaning given that term in section 7(m)(11) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m)(11) ); and (2) the term microloan program means the program established under section 7(m) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m) ). 3. Microloan intermediary lending limit increased Section 7(m)(3)(C) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m)(3)(C) ) is amended by striking $5,000,000 and inserting $6,000,000 . 4. Elimination of 25/75 rule Section 7(m)(4) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (E); and (2) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (E). 5. SBA study of microenterprise participation Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall conduct a study and submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report on— (1) the operations (including services provided, structure, size, and area of operation) of a representative sample of— (A) intermediaries that are eligible to participate in the microloan program and that do participate; and (B) intermediaries (including those operated for profit, operated not for profit, and those affiliated with a United States institution of higher learning) that are eligible to participate in the microloan program and that do not participate; (2) the reasons why intermediaries described in paragraph (1)(B) choose not to participate in the microloan program; (3) recommendations on how to encourage increased participation in the microloan program by intermediaries described in paragraph (1)(B); and (4) recommendations on how to decrease the costs associated with participation in the microloan program for eligible intermediaries. 6. GAO study on microloan intermediary practices Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report evaluating— (1) oversight of the microloan program by the Small Business Administration, including oversight of intermediaries participating in the microloan program; and (2) the specific processes used by the Small Business Administration to ensure— (A) compliance by intermediaries participating in the microloan program; and (B) the overall performance of the mi­cro­loan program.
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2056 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expanded participation in the microloan program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Microloan Modernization Act of 2017 . 2. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term intermediary has the meaning given that term in section 7(m)(11) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m)(11) ); and (2) the term microloan program means the program established under section 7(m) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m) ). 3. Microloan intermediary lending limit increased Section 7(m)(3)(C) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m)(3)(C) ) is amended by striking $5,000,000 and inserting $6,000,000 . 4. Microloan technical assistance Section 7(m)(4)(E) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(m)(4)(E) ) is amended by striking 25 percent each place such term appears and inserting 50 percent . 5. SBA study of microenterprise participation Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall conduct a study and submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report on— (1) the operations (including services provided, structure, size, and area of operation) of a representative sample of— (A) intermediaries that are eligible to participate in the microloan program and that do participate; and (B) intermediaries that are eligible to participate in the microloan program and that do not participate; (2) the reasons why eligible intermediaries described in paragraph (1)(B) choose not to participate in the microloan program; (3) recommendations on how to encourage increased participation in the microloan program by eligible intermediaries described in paragraph (1)(B); and (4) recommendations on how to decrease the costs associated with participation in the microloan program for eligible intermediaries. 6. GAO study on microloan intermediary practices Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report evaluating— (1) oversight of the microloan program by the Small Business Administration, including oversight of intermediaries participating in the microloan program; and (2) the specific processes used by the Small Business Administration to ensure— (A) compliance by intermediaries participating in the microloan program; and (B) the overall performance of the microloan program.

Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2059 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Polis (for himself, Mr. Beyer , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Capuano , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Connolly , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Ellison , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Keating , Mr. Langevin , Ms. Lee , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Lowenthal , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. McCollum , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Meng , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Norton , Mr. Perlmutter , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Sarbanes , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Soto , Ms. Speier , Mr. Takano , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Tsongas , and Ms. Maxine Waters of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas sources, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bringing Reductions to Energy’s Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act . 2. Repeal of exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas sources Section 112(n) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(n) ) is amended by striking paragraph (4). 3. Hydrogen sulfide as a hazardous air pollutant The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall— (1) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue a final rule adding hydrogen sulfide to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(b) ); and (2) not later than 365 days after a final rule under paragraph (1) is issued, revise the list under section 112(c) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(c) ) to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of hydrogen sulfide, including oil and gas wells.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2060 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Reichert (for himself, Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , and Mr. Reed ) 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 include foster care transition youth as members of targeted groups for purposes of the work opportunity credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improved Employment Outcomes for Foster Youth Act of 2017 . 2. Inclusion of foster care transition youth for purposes of work opportunity credit (a) In general Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph (I), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting , or , and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (K) a qualified foster care transition youth. . (b) Qualified foster care transition youth defined Section 51(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (16) Qualified foster care transition youth The term qualified foster care transition youth means any individual who is certified by the designated local agency as— (A) not having attained age 27 as of the hiring date, and (B) having been in foster care (within the meaning of section 477 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 677 )), after attaining the age specified in subsection (a)(7) of such section. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2070 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Veasey (for himself, Ms. Lee , Mr. Ellison , Ms. DelBene , and Mr. Grijalva ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include guidance on how dependent students with parents without SSNs may obtain Federal student assistance.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FAFSA for All Act . 2. FAFSA information for dependent students with parents without SSNs Section 483(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1090(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: (I) Information for dependent students with parents without SSNs The Secretary shall include on the same website used to provide students with the electronic version of the forms described in this paragraph the guidance described in paragraph (12)(B)(ii). ; and (2) in paragraph (12)— (A) by striking The Secretary and inserting the following: (A) In general The Secretary ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) Dependent students with parents without SSNs The Secretary shall include on the forms— (i) questions to determine whether— (I) a dependent student meets the requirements of section 484(a)(5); and (II) the parents of a dependent student have a valid social security number; and (ii) in a case in which a dependent student meets the requirements of section 484(a)(5), but whose parents do not have a valid social security number, detailed guidance on how the student may obtain the Federal financial assistance described in paragraph (1), including an online tool that allows the student to upload documents required to receive such assistance. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by section 1 shall be effective beginning academic year 2017–2018.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2071 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Veasey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from denying students admission on the basis of immigration or naturalization status.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Dream Promise Act . 2. Prohibition on denial of admission due to immigration or naturalization status Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (30) The institution will not deny a student admission at such institution on the basis of the student’s immigration or naturalization status. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2072 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Veasey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide alternative identity verification procedures for individuals applying for Federal student assistance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Financial Aid Act or the FIFA Act . 2. Assignment of personal identification number for Federal student assistance application Section 483(a)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1090(a)(3) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (I) Assignment of personal identification number (i) In general The Secretary shall assign a personal identification number under subparagraph (G) to an applicant who provides a valid social security number or taxpayer identifying number (as described in section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) verifying the identity of such applicant. (ii) Verification of taxpayer identifying number The Secretary of Education, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall verify any taxpayer identifying number provided by an applicant under clause (i) before assigning a personal identification number to such applicant. (iii) Verification of SSN The Secretary of Education, in cooperation with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, shall verify any social security number provided by an applicant under clause (i) before assigning a personal identification number to such applicant. . 3. Access to taxpayer identity information Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in subsection (l), by adding at the end the following: (23) Disclosure of taxpayer identity information for purposes of assigning a personal identification number under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (A) In general The Secretary may, upon written request from the Secretary of Education, disclose to officers and employees of the Department of Education the taxpayer identity information of a taxpayer who has requested a personal identification number under section 483(a)(3)(I) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1090(a)(3)(I) ). (B) Restriction on use of disclosed information Taxpayer identity information disclosed under subparagraph (A) may be used by officers and employees of the Department of Education only for the purposes of, and to the extent necessary in, assigning a personal identification number to an applicant under section 483(a)(3)(I) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1090(a)(3)(I) ). ; and (2) in subsection (p)(4), by striking or (22) each place it appears and inserting (22), or (23) .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2073 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Mr. Vargas , Mr. Gutiérrez , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Lee , Mr. Veasey , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Correa , Ms. Moore , Mrs. Torres , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , and Mr. Serrano ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word police .

1. Limitation on immigration officer uniforms Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security, including officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall not wear any clothing, accessories, or other items on their person bearing the word police while performing duties under the immigration laws. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2074 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Walden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend chapter 3203 of title 54, United States Code, to require compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as a condition on the designation of national monuments.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as Public Input for National Monuments Act . 2. Application of National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to designation of national monuments Section 320301 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Compliance with National Environmental Policy Act The designation of a national monument under this chapter is a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment, and the President shall certify compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) as a condition on the President’s discretion under subsection (a). .
IB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2075 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To adjust the eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls and Deschutes Canyon Wilderness Study Areas in the State of Oregon to facilitate fire prevention and response activities to protect private property, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Crooked River Ranch is an unincorporated community with a population of 5,000 residents. (2) The current lands located adjacent to Crooked River Ranch are managed by the Bureau of Land Management and are classified as a Wilderness Study Area. (3) There is currently only one entrance/exit to the Crooked River Ranch. (4) Jefferson County and Crooked River Ranch have determined that the Wilderness Study Area lands are in the highest risk category for exposure to devastating wildfire due to overstocked juniper stands under the federally mandated and locally promulgated Jefferson County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). (5) The current Wilderness Study Area classification prevents mechanical fire prevention activities within the overstocked juniper stands. (6) Advancing this proposed legislation will greatly enhance the life and safety of people and property by reducing the extreme fire threat to these lands. 3. Boundary adjustment, Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls and Deschutes Canyon Wilderness Study Areas, Oregon (a) Boundary adjustment required The Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area and the Deschutes Canyon Wilderness Study Area in the State of Oregon to exclude approximately 832 acres, as depicted on the map entitled Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area and dated April 6, 2017, in order to facilitate fire prevention and response activities on the excluded public lands and adjacent private property. (b) Effect of exclusion Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, the public lands to be excluded from the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area and the Deschutes Canyon Wilderness Study Area pursuant to subsection (a) are no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1782(c) ).

Passed the House of Representatives July 11, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2075 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Walden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To adjust the eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area in the State of Oregon to facilitate fire prevention and response activities in order to protect adjacent private property, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Crooked River Ranch is an unincorporated community with a population of 5,000 residents. (2) The current lands located adjacent to Crooked River Ranch are managed by the Bureau of Land Management and are classified as a Wilderness Study Area. (3) There is currently only one entrance/exit to the Crooked River Ranch. (4) Jefferson County and Crooked River Ranch have determined that the Wilderness Study Area lands are in the highest risk category for exposure to devastating wildfire due to overstocked juniper stands under the federally mandated and locally promulgated Jefferson County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). (5) The current Wilderness Study Area classification prevents mechanical fire prevention activities within the overstocked juniper stands. (6) Advancing this proposed legislation will greatly enhance the life and safety of people and property by reducing the extreme fire threat to these lands. 3. Boundary adjustment, Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area, Oregon (a) Boundary adjustment required The Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area in the State of Oregon to exclude approximately 832 acres, as depicted on the map entitled Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area and dated April 6, 2017, in order to facilitate fire prevention and response activities on the excluded public lands and adjacent private property. (b) Effect of exclusion Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, the public lands to be excluded from the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area pursuant to subsection (a) are no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1782(c) ).
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2075 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 12, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To adjust the eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls and Deschutes Canyon Wilderness Study Areas in the State of Oregon to facilitate fire prevention and response activities to protect private property, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Crooked River Ranch is an unincorporated community with a population of 5,000 residents. (2) The current lands located adjacent to Crooked River Ranch are managed by the Bureau of Land Management and are classified as a Wilderness Study Area. (3) There is currently only one entrance/exit to the Crooked River Ranch. (4) Jefferson County and Crooked River Ranch have determined that the Wilderness Study Area lands are in the highest risk category for exposure to devastating wildfire due to overstocked juniper stands under the federally mandated and locally promulgated Jefferson County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). (5) The current Wilderness Study Area classification prevents mechanical fire prevention activities within the overstocked juniper stands. (6) Advancing this proposed legislation will greatly enhance the life and safety of people and property by reducing the extreme fire threat to these lands. 3. Boundary adjustment, Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls and Deschutes Canyon Wilderness Study Areas, Oregon (a) Boundary adjustment required The Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area and the Deschutes Canyon Wilderness Study Area in the State of Oregon to exclude approximately 832 acres, as depicted on the map entitled Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area and dated April 6, 2017, in order to facilitate fire prevention and response activities on the excluded public lands and adjacent private property. (b) Effect of exclusion Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, the public lands to be excluded from the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area and the Deschutes Canyon Wilderness Study Area pursuant to subsection (a) are no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1782(c) ).

Passed the House of Representatives July 11, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2080 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To provide that the management plan entitled Eastern Interior Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement shall have no force or effect.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eastern Interior Alaska Land Use Protection Act . 2. Nullification of effect of management plan The management plan entitled Eastern Interior Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement , for which notice of availability was published in the Federal Register on July 29, 2016 (81 Fed. Reg. 50009), shall have no force or effect.