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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1691 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 22, 2017 Mr. Thompson of California (for himself, Mr. Cook , Mr. Schiff , and Mr. Aguilar ) 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 exclude from gross income amounts received from State-based earthquake loss mitigation programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Earthquake Mitigation Incentive and Tax Parity Act of 2017 . 2. Exclusion of amounts received from State-based earthquake loss mitigation programs (a) In general Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 139F the following new section: 139G. State-based earthquake loss mitigation programs (a) In general Gross income shall not include any amount received as a qualified earthquake mitigation payment. (b) Qualified earthquake mitigation payment For purposes of this section— (1) Qualified earthquake mitigation payment The term qualified earthquake mitigation payment means any amount which is received as a loan, loan forgiveness, grant, credit, rebate, voucher, or other financial incentive pursuant to an earthquake loss mitigation program established by a State, or agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision thereof, by a residential property owner or occupant to assist with expenses paid, or obligations incurred, for earthquake loss mitigation. (2) Earthquake loss mitigation program The term earthquake loss mitigation program includes a program established by a State, or agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision thereof, by itself or together with— (A) an organization described in section 501(c) and exempt from tax under section 501(a), (B) an organization determined to be exempt from State taxes pursuant to the laws of the relevant State, or (C) a public instrumentality of a State pursuant to a joint exercise of powers. (3) Earthquake loss mitigation The term earthquake loss mitigation means an activity that reduces seismic risks to a residential structure or its contents. (4) Seismic The term seismic has the meaning given such term by section 4(3) of the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 ( 42 U.S.C. 7703(3) ). (5) No increase in basis Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no increase in the basis or adjusted basis of any property shall result from any amount excluded under this subsection with respect to such property. (c) Denial of double benefit Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified earthquake mitigation payment which was provided with respect to such expenditure. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 139F the following new item: Sec. 139G. State-based earthquake loss mitigation programs. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1694 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mr. Chaffetz (for himself, Mr. DeSantis , Mr. Russell , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Mr. Massie , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Comer , Mr. Blum , and Mr. Issa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To require additional entities to be subject to the requirements of section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fannie and Freddie Open Records Act of 2017 . 2. Applicability of FOIA (a) Amendment to definition of agency Section 552(f)(1) of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), is amended by striking or other establishment in the executive branch of the Government (including the Executive Office of the President), or any independent regulatory agency and inserting the following: any other establishment in the executive branch of the Government (including the Executive Office of the President), any independent regulatory agency, and the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation during any period such enterprise is under conservatorship or receivership pursuant to section 1367 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 ( 12 U.S.C. 4617 ) . (b) Effective date; applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be effective on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to any request filed under section 552(a)(3) of title 5, United States Code, on or after such effective date, relating to any record created before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
IB Union Calendar No. 53 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1694 [Report No. 115–93] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mr. Chaffetz (for himself, Mr. DeSantis , Mr. Russell , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Mr. Massie , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Comer , Mr. Blum , and Mr. Issa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform April 24, 2017 Additional sponsors: Mr. Sessions , Mr. Hudson , and Mr. Yoho April 24, 2017 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 23, 2017 A BILL To require additional entities to be subject to the requirements of section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fannie and Freddie Open Records Act of 2017 . 2. Applicability of FOIA (a) Applicability to government sponsored entities in conservatorship Section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (n) The Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation shall comply with agency requirements under this section during any period such enterprise is under conservatorship or receivership pursuant to section 1367 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 ( 12 U.S.C. 4617 ). . (b) Effective date; applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be effective on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to any request filed under section 552(a)(3) of title 5, United States Code, on or after such effective date, relating to any record created before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

April 24, 2017 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1701 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mr. Bridenstine , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Jones , Mr. Lance , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Olson , and Mr. Rice of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committee on House Administration , 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 the use of Federal funds for the costs of painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Government-funded Oil-painting Act or the EGO Act . 2. Prohibition on use of funds for portraits (a) Prohibition No funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Federal Government may be used to pay for the painting of a portrait of an officer or employee of the Federal Government, including the President, the Vice President, a Member of Congress, the head of an executive agency, or the head of an office of the legislative branch. (b) Definitions In this section— (1) the term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code; and (2) the term Member of Congress includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to Congress.
IB Union Calendar No. 381 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1701 [Report No. 115–511, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mr. Bridenstine , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Jones , Mr. Lance , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Olson , and Mr. Rice of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committee on House Administration , 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 January 11, 2018 Additional sponsors: Mrs. Love , Mr. Brat , and Mr. Russell January 11, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with amendments Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic January 11, 2018 The Committee on House Administration discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 23, 2017 A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the costs of painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Government-funded Oil-painting Act or the EGO Act . 2. Prohibition on use of funds for portraits (a) In general Subchapter III of chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1355. Prohibition on use of funds for portraits (a) No funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Federal Government may be used to pay for the painting of a portrait of an officer or employee of the Federal Government, including the President, the Vice President, a Member of Congress, the head of an executive agency, or the head of an office of the legislative branch. (b) In this section— (1) the term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41; and (2) the term Member of Congress includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to Congress. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter III of chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to section 1354 the following new item: 1355. Prohibition on use of funds for portraits. .

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the costs of painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. .

January 11, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with amendments January 11, 2018 The Committee on House Administration discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1705 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mr. Kilmer (for himself and Mr. Collins of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the provisions governing employment of nonimmigrants under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of that Act to prevent the transfer of knowledge from United States workers for the purpose of facilitating their jobs being moved abroad.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping American Jobs Act . 2. Preventing displacement of United States workers Section 212(n)(1)(E)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(n)(1)(E)(ii) ) is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: An application is described in this clause if the Secretary of Labor determines that it was filed by an employer for the primary purpose of using one or more United States workers to train the H–1B nonimmigrant workers sought in the job duties and responsibilities of the United States workers in order to lay off the United States workers and move their job or jobs abroad. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1706 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Ms. Lofgren (for herself and Mr. Pascrell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.

1. Grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II (a) Authorization of grants (1) In general The Secretary of Education may provide grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. (2) Maximum grant amount A grant awarded under this section may not exceed $50,000. (b) Use of Funds An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to develop and implement public awareness education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. (c) Application To be selected to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Priority In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to Italian American historical and cultural organizations. (e) Eligible entity defined In this section, the term eligible entity means— (1) Italian American historical and cultural organizations; and (2) such other entities as the Secretary determines appropriate. (f) Authorization of appropriations For grants under this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2017.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1707 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Ms. Lofgren (for herself and Mr. Pascrell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To apologize for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.

1. Apology for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Over 15 million Italians have immigrated to the United States since 1852. (2) Italian immigrants have provided a culture and heritage that has enriched American life. (3) The treatment of Italian Americans during World War II was authorized by the Act of July 6, 1798 (Chapter 66, Sec. 1; 1 Stat. 577; 50 U.S.C. 21 ; commonly known as the Alien Enemies Act). (4) Additional authority for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II was based on Executive Order 9066 (7 Fed. Reg. 1407) and Executive Order 9102 (7 Fed. Reg. 2165). (5) These orders required Italian-born citizens and their families to carry identification cards, face travel restrictions, and obey curfews. (6) These orders authorized the seizure of personal property. (7) 10,000 Italian Americans living on the West Coast were forced to leave their homes and were prohibited from entering coastal zones during World War II. (8) Thousands of Italian American immigrants were arrested and hundreds were interned in military camps during World War II. (9) The treatment of Italian Americans during World War II needs to be acknowledged in order to remember those whose lives were unjustly disrupted and whose freedoms were violated. (10) Acknowledging and apologizing for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II would help repair the Italian American community and would discourage the occurrence of similar injustices and violations of civil liberties in the future. (b) Statement of Congress For these fundamental violations of the basic civil liberties and constitutional rights of Italian Americans during World War II, Congress apologizes on behalf of the Nation.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1708 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself, Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Engel , and Mr. Quigley ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2017 . 2. Prohibitions on sale of firearm to, and purchase of firearm by, a person not covered by appropriate liability insurance (a) Prohibitions Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (aa) (1) (A) (i) It shall be unlawful for a person to purchase a firearm unless, at the time of the purchase, the purchaser presents to the seller proof that the purchaser is covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. (ii) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell a firearm unless, at the time of the sale, the seller verifies that the purchaser is covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. (iii) It shall be unlawful for a person who owns a firearm purchased on or after the effective date of this subsection not to be covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. (B) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to the purchase or sale of a firearm for the use of the United States or any department or agency of the United States, or any State or any department, agency, or political subdivision of a State. (2) In paragraph (1), the term qualified liability insurance policy means, with respect to the purchaser of a firearm, a policy that— (A) provides liability insurance covering the purchaser specifically for losses resulting from use of the firearm while it is owned by the purchaser; and (B) is issued by an insurer licensed or authorized to provide the coverage by the State insurance regulatory authority for the State in which the purchaser resides. . (b) Penalty Section 924 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (q) Whoever violates section 922(aa) shall be fined not more than $10,000. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to conduct engaged in after the 180-day period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1709 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Ms. Plaskett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 1, United States Code, to provide for a definition of the term State and to include territories therein, and for other purposes.

1. The term State To include territories for purposes of Federal law (a) The term State To include territories Chapter 1 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 9. Rule of construction regarding the term State In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, the term State shall include any territory of the United States, unless the statute, rule, regulation, or interpretation explicitly excludes the territories from the definition of the term or otherwise precludes their inclusion. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 9. Rule of construction regarding the term State . .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1713 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mr. Russell (for himself, Mr. Palmer , and Mr. McClintock ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to terminate the essential air service program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Free Market Flights Act of 2017 . 2. Termination of essential air service program (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 41749. Termination of essential air service program (a) In general The authority of the Secretary of Transportation to carry out the essential air service program under this subchapter shall terminate on October 1, 2017. (b) Use of fees for deficit reduction (1) In general For fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2017, amounts credited to the account established under section 45303 from overflight fees authorized under section 45301(a)(1) that would otherwise be made available under section 41742 for obligation and expenditure to carry out the essential air service program under this subchapter shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury and shall be used for the sole purpose of deficit reduction. (2) Statutory construction Paragraph (1) shall apply notwithstanding any provision of section 45303(c) that directs the amounts described in paragraph (1) to be made available for expenditure for activities of the Federal Aviation Administration. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 41748 the following: 41749. Termination of essential air service program. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1714 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mr. Serrano introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to provide for the inclusion of unmarried women in the criteria for awarding a grant to a women’s business center.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Small Business Opportunities to all Women Act of 2017 . 2. Inclusion of unmarried women in grant criteria Section 29(f)(3) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 656(f)(3) ) is amended by inserting “, including those who are not married” after “disadvantaged”.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1715 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medgar Evers House Study Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the home of the late civil rights activist Medgar Evers, located at 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; (5) determine the effect of the designation of the site as a unit of the National Park System on existing commercial and recreational uses, and the effect on State and local governments to manage those activities; (6) identify any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal land if the site is designated a unit of the National Park System; and (7) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) Study results Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.
IB Union Calendar No. 76 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1715 [Report No. 115–123] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources May 16, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medgar Evers House Study Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the home of the late civil rights activist Medgar Evers, located at 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; (5) determine the effect of the designation of the site as a unit of the National Park System on existing commercial and recreational uses, and the effect on State and local governments to manage those activities; (6) identify any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal land if the site is designated a unit of the National Park System; and (7) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) Study results Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

May 16, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1716 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Mr. Soto , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Brown of Maryland , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Huffman , Mr. McGovern , and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting the Environmental Protection Agency.

1. Prohibition on hiring freeze from affecting Environmental Protection Agency The memorandum titled Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze published on January 23, 2017, or any other substantially similar memorandum, Executive order, or other action by the President to prevent a department or agency of the Federal Government from filling vacant Federal civilian employee positions or creating new such positions, shall have no force or effect with respect to positions within the Environmental Protection Agency.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1717 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mr. Welch (for himself and Mr. Cramer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise the amount of minimum allotments under the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PATH Fairness Act of 2017 . 2. Minimum allotments under the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness program Section 524 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290cc–24 ) is amended to read as follows: 524. Determination of amount of allotment (a) Determination under formula Subject to subsection (b), the allotment required by section 521 for a State for a fiscal year is the product of— (1) an amount equal to the amount appropriated under section 535 for the fiscal year; and (2) a percentage equal to the quotient of— (A) an amount equal to the population living in urbanized areas of the State involved, as indicated by the most recent data collected by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) an amount equal to the population living in urbanized areas of the United States, as indicated by the sum of the respective amounts determined for the States under subparagraph (A). (b) Minimum allotment (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the allotment for a State under section 521 for a fiscal year shall, at a minimum, be the greater of— (A) the amount the State received under section 521 for fiscal year 2016; and (B) $750,000 for each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and $100,000 for each of Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (2) Condition If the funds appropriated for any fiscal year under section 535 are insufficient to ensure that States receive a minimum allotment in accordance with paragraph (1), then— (A) no State shall receive less than the amount received by the State in fiscal year 2016; and (B) any funds remaining after amounts are provided under subparagraph (A) shall be used to meet the requirement of paragraph (1)(B), to the maximum extent possible. . 3. Authorization of appropriations Section 535(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290cc–35(a) ) is amended by striking $64,635,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 and inserting $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1718 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2017 Mr. Brooks of Alabama introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means , Education and the Workforce , Natural Resources , the Judiciary , House Administration , Rules , and Appropriations , 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 repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ObamaCare Repeal Act . 2. Repeal of the patient protection and affordable care act and the health care and education reconciliation act of 2010 (a) Patient protection and affordable care act Effective as of December 31, 2017, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ) is repealed, and the provisions of law amended or repealed by such Act are restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted. (b) Health care and education reconciliation act of 2010 Effective as of December 31, 2017, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–152 ) is repealed, and the provisions of law amended or repealed by such Act are restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1719 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, for inclusion in the John Muir National Historic Site, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Historic site The term Historic Site means the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California, established by Public Law 88–547 (78 Stat. 753). (2) Map The term map means the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November 2014. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land and any interests in the land that is identified on the map. (b) Boundary On the acquisition of the land authorized under subsection (a), the Secretary shall adjust the boundaries of the Historic Site to include the acquired land. (c) Administration The land and any interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the National Historic Site.

Passed the House of Representatives July 11, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen H. R. 1719 AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, for inclusion in the John Muir National Historic Site, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Historic site The term Historic Site means the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California, established by Public Law 88–547 (78 Stat. 753). (2) Map The term map means the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November 2014. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land and any interests in the land that is identified on the map. (b) Boundary On the acquisition of the land authorized under subsection (a), the Secretary shall adjust the boundaries of the Historic Site to include the acquired land. (c) Administration The land and any interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the National Historic Site.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1719 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2017 Mr. DeSaulnier (for himself, Mr. King of New York , Mr. Polis , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Matsui , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Speier , and Mr. Garamendi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary of the Interior may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land, and interests in such land, that are identified on the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November, 2014. (b) Boundary Upon the acquisition of the land authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall adjust the boundaries of the John Muir Historic Site in Martinez, California, to include the land identified on the map referred to in subsection (a). (c) Administration The land and interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the John Muir National Historic Site established by the Act of August 31, 1964 ( Public Law 88–547 ; 78 Stat. 753; 16 U.S.C. 461 note).
II Calendar No. 172 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1719 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2017 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, for inclusion in the John Muir National Historic Site, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Historic site The term Historic Site means the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California, established by Public Law 88–547 (78 Stat. 753). (2) Map The term map means the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November 2014. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land and any interests in the land that is identified on the map. (b) Boundary On the acquisition of the land authorized under subsection (a), the Secretary shall adjust the boundaries of the Historic Site to include the acquired land. (c) Administration The land and any interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the National Historic Site.

Passed the House of Representatives July 11, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

July 13, 2017 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
IB Union Calendar No. 145 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1719 [Report No. 115–208] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2017 Mr. DeSaulnier (for himself, Mr. King of New York , Mr. Polis , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Matsui , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Speier , and Mr. Garamendi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources July 11, 2017 Additional sponsors: Mr. Nolan , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. McNerney , Ms. Norton , and Mr. Quigley July 11, 2017 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 24, 2017 A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Historic site The term Historic Site means the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California, established by Public Law 88–547 (78 Stat. 753). (2) Map The term map means the map entitled John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion , numbered 426/127150, and dated November 2014. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. John Muir National Historic Site land acquisition (a) Acquisition The Secretary may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land and any interests in the land that is identified on the map. (b) Boundary On the acquisition of the land authorized under subsection (a), the Secretary shall adjust the boundaries of the Historic Site to include the acquired land. (c) Administration The land and any interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the National Historic Site.

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, for inclusion in the John Muir National Historic Site, and for other purposes. .

July 11, 2017 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1720 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2017 Mr. King of New York (for himself and Mr. Pascrell ) 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 modify the rules applicable to length of service award plans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Length of Service Award Program Cap Adjustment Priority Act or the LOSAP CAP Act . 2. Modification of rules applicable to length of service award plans (a) Maximum deferral amount Clause (ii) of section 457(e)(11)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $3,000 and inserting $6,000 . (b) Cost of living adjustment Subparagraph (B) of section 457(e)(11) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: (iii) Cost of living adjustment In the case of taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, the Secretary shall adjust the $6,000 amount under clause (ii) at the same time and in the same manner as under section 415(d), except that the base period shall be the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2016, and any increase under this paragraph that is not a multiple of $500 shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $500. . (c) Application of limitation on accruals Subparagraph (B) of section 457(e)(11) of such Code, as amended by subsection (b), is amended by adding at the end the following: (iv) Special rule for application of limitation on accruals for certain plans In the case of a length of service award plan that is a defined benefit plan (as defined in section 414(j)), the limitation on the annual deferral under clause (ii) shall apply to the actuarial present value of the aggregate amount of length of service awards accruing with respect to any year of service. Such actuarial present value shall be calculated using reasonable actuarial assumptions and methods assuming payment shall be made under the most valuable form of payment of the length of service award under the program with payment commencing at the later of the earliest age at which unreduced benefits are payable under the program or the participant’s current age. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1721 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2017 Mr. Rouzer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an American World War II City , and for other purposes.

1. Designation of American World War II Cities (a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall designate at least one city in the United States each year as an American World War II City . (b) Criteria for designation After the designation made under subsection (c), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall make each designation under subsection (a) based on the following criteria: (1) Contributions by a city to the war effort during World War II, including those related to defense manufacturing, bond drives, service in the Armed Forces, and the presence of military facilities within the city. (2) Efforts by a city to preserve the history of the city’s contributions during World War II, including through the establishment of preservation organizations or museums, restoration of World War II facilities, and recognition of World War II veterans. (c) First American World War II City The city of Wilmington, North Carolina, is designated as an American World War II City .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1724 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2017 Mr. Takano (for himself, Mr. Ellison , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Moore , Ms. Norton , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Grijalva , and Mr. Nadler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title V of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to prohibit Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants from being made available to a State or unit of local government that has a contract with a person that charges a fee to pay-only probationers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End of Debtors Prison Act of 2017 . 2. Contracts with probation companies (a) Limitation on Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (1) In general Section 501 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3750 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Prohibited recipients of funds (1) In general No Federal funds may be made available under this subpart, including through subawards, to any State or unit of local government that has a contract with a person who— (A) under such contract, collects fees and fines imposed by a State or local court on a pay-only probationer; and (B) collects from such probationer a fee that is imposed with respect to such collection. (2) Pay-only probationer defined The term pay-only probationer means an individual who is placed on probation due to the failure of the individual to pay any part of a fine or fee imposed by a State or local court. . (2) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to grants made in or after the fiscal year which begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Reporting requirement (1) In general Section 522(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3766b(a) ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end; (B) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: (5) for the State and each unit of local government in the State for such year, a list of the persons with which such State or unit of local government had a contract under which the person assisted in administering a probation ordered by a State or local court during such year and, for each such person— (A) the amount payable by the State or unit of local government to such person for such assistance during such year; and (B) whether the person collected a fee from a pay-only probationer (as such term is defined in section 501(h)(2)) with respect to such assistance; and . (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to reports submitted for years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1730 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the protection of community centers with religious affiliation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 . 2. Protection of community centers with religious affiliation Section 247 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting after threat of force, the following: including by threat of force against religious real property, ; (2) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (3), by striking and at the end; (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) if damage to or destruction of property results from the acts committed in violation of this section, which damage to or destruction of such property is in an amount that exceeds $5,000, a fine in accordance with this title and imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both; and ; and (3) in subsection (f), by inserting before the period at the end the following: , or real property owned or leased by a nonprofit, religiously affiliated organization .

Passed the House of Representatives December 11, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.