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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2411 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2017 Mr. Issa introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , 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 provide that certain current and former Federal employees and members of the Armed Forces may enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and for other purposes.

1. Eligibility of certain individuals for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any current or former Federal employee who is not otherwise eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, may enroll in such Program beginning in calendar year 2018. (b) Regulations Except as provided under this section, the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations to apply the provisions of such chapter to the greatest extent practicable to individuals enrolled under this section. (c) Dental and vision benefits The Office shall issue regulations necessary to enroll such individuals in dental or vision benefits plans offered under chapter 89A or 89B of title 5, United States Code, respectively, consistent with the requirements of such section. (d) Risk pool The Office shall ensure that individuals enrolled under this section shall be in the same risk pool maintained for employees (as that term is defined in section 8901(1) of chapter 89 of such title). (e) Prohibition on Government contribution No Government contribution shall be made for any individual enrolled under this section. (f) Availability of tax credit For purposes of section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any coverage under this section shall be treated as coverage under a health plan offered in the individual market within a State. (g) Definition of Federal employee In this section, the term Federal employee includes any member of the Armed Forces or veteran (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) of the Armed Forces.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2413 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2017 Mr. Langevin 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 provide for an investment tax credit related to the production of electricity from offshore wind.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Offshore Wind Incentives for New Development Act or the Offshore WIND Act . 2. Energy credit for qualified offshore wind facilities (a) In general Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2)(A)(i)— (i) in subclause (III), by striking and at the end; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (V) qualified offshore wind property, and ; and (B) in paragraph (3)(A)— (i) in clause (vi), by striking or at the end; (ii) in clause (vii), by adding or at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: (viii) qualified offshore wind property, but only with respect to periods ending before January 1, 2026, ; and (2) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Qualified offshore wind property (A) In general The term qualified offshore wind property means a facility which— (i) uses wind to produce electricity, and (ii) is located in the inland navigable waters of the United States, including the Great Lakes, or in the coastal waters of the United States, including the territorial seas of the United States, the exclusive economic zone of the United States, and the outer Continental Shelf of the United States. (B) Exception for qualified small wind energy property The term qualified offshore wind property shall not include any property described in paragraph (4). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2415 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2017 Mr. Mast (for himself, Mr. Francis Rooney of Florida , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. Posey , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Bilirakis , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Rutherford , and Mr. Rohrabacher ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Army to expedite completion of the reports for certain projects included in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, and for other purposes.

1. Short title; purposes (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Everglades Flow Increases Rely on Storage and Treatment Act or the Everglades FIRST Act . (b) Purposes The purposes of this Act include— (1) improving surface water reservoir storage capacity in South Florida to meet the goals of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan; (2) achieving the full benefits of the Central Everglades Planning Project; and (3) producing environmentally beneficial changes in flow volumes in the Caloosahatchee River, St. Lucie River, Loxahatchee River, and Shark River Slough. 2. Expedited completion of reports and construction for certain projects included in Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, Florida The Secretary shall expedite completion of the reports for each of the following projects and, if the Secretary determines that a project is feasible in the completed report, expedite completion of construction of the project: (1) Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoirs, Florida. (2) Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project, Florida. (3) Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project, Florida. (4) Western Everglades Restoration Project, Florida.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2416 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2017 Ms. Meng (for herself and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require menstrual product ingredient list labels.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Menstrual Products Right to Know Act of 2017 . 2. Labeling requirement for menstrual products (a) Menstrual products, such as menstrual cups; scented, scented deodorized, or unscented menstrual pads or tampons; therapeutic vaginal douche apparatuses; or obstetrical and gynecological devices described in section 884.5400, 884.5425, 884.5435, 884.5460, 884.5470, or 884.5900 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), shall be deemed to be misbranded under section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 352 ) unless it bears a label listing the name of each ingredient or component of the device in order of the most predominant ingredient or component to the least predominant ingredient or component. (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) applies only with respect to a device manufactured more than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2418 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2017 Ms. Norton (for herself, Mr. Nadler , Ms. DeLauro , and Ms. Speier ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pay Equity for All Act of 2017 . 2. Prohibitions relating to prospective employees’ salary and benefit history (a) In general The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended by adding after section 7 the following new section: 8. Requirements and prohibitions relating to wage, salary and benefit history It shall be an unlawful practice for an employer to— (1) screen prospective employees based on their previous wages or salary histories, including benefits or other compensation, including by requiring that a prospective employee’s previous wages or salary histories, including benefits or other compensation, satisfy minimum or maximum criteria, or request or require as a condition of being interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment or as a condition of employment, that a prospective employee disclose previous wages or salary histories, including benefits or other compensation; (2) seek the previous wages or salary history, including benefits or other compensation, of any prospective employee from any current or former employer of such employee; or (3) discharge or in any other manner retaliate against any employee or prospective employee because the employee— (A) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by this section or made or is about to make a complaint relating to any act or practice made unlawful by this section; or (B) testified or is about to testify, assist, or participate in any manner in an investigation or proceeding relating to any act or practice made unlawful by this section. . (b) Penalties Section 16 of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 216 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) (1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall— (A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and (B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys’ fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate. (2) An action to recover the liability described in paragraph (1)(B) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees or prospective employees for and in behalf of himself or themselves and other employees similarly situated. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2420 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2017 Mr. Rouzer 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 provide for tax preferred savings accounts for individuals under age 26, and for other purposes.

1. Young savers accounts (a) Establishment of accounts (1) In general Section 408A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to Roth IRAs) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Young savers account (1) In general Except as provided in this subsection, a young savers account shall be treated in the same manner as a Roth IRA. (2) Young savers account For purposes of this subsection, the term young savers account means, with respect to any taxable year, a Roth IRA which is established and maintained on behalf of an individual who has not attained age 26 before the close of the taxable year. (3) Contribution limits (A) Limit on accounts with respect to individual In the case of any contributions for any taxable year to one or more young savers accounts established and maintained on behalf of an individual, the amount determined with respect to such individual under subsection (c)(2)(A) shall be treated as the amount in effect for the taxable year under section 219(b)(5) (determined without regard to subparagraph (B) thereof). (B) Limit on contributors The aggregate amount of qualified young saver contributions an individual may make for any taxable year to all young savers accounts shall not exceed the deductible amount in effect for the taxable year under section 219(b)(5) (determined without regard to subparagraph (B) thereof). (C) Special rule for recontribution of amount distributed for higher education expenses In the case of a young savers account from which an individual receives a distribution to which section 72(t)(2)(E) applies (or would have applied had such distribution been includible in gross income), subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to any contribution made by such individual to a Roth IRA of such individual (and there shall not be taken into account under subsection (c)(2) any such contribution) to the extent such contribution does not exceed the excess (if any) of— (i) the aggregate amount of such distributions made during the 20-year period ending on the date of the contribution to which this subparagraph is applied, over (ii) the aggregate amount of contributions to which this subparagraph applies for all taxable years. (4) Qualified contributions For purposes of this subsection, the term qualified young saver contribution means a contribution by an individual (with respect to whom a young savers account is not established and maintained during the taxable year) to a young savers account established and maintained on behalf of another individual. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2421 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2017 Ms. Titus (for herself, Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Norton , Mr. O'Rourke , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Takano , Mr. Walz , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Rush , Ms. Tsongas , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Coffman , Mrs. Lowey , Mr. Perlmutter , and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to amend the definition of the term spouse to recognize new State definitions of such term for the purpose of the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act . 2. Definition of spouse for purposes of veteran benefits to reflect new State definitions of spouse (a) Definitions Section 101 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking of the opposite sex ; and (2) in paragraph (31), by striking of the opposite sex who is a wife or husband and inserting in a marriage recognized under section 103 of this title . (b) Determination Subsection (c) of section 103 of such title is amended to read as follows: (c) (1) For the purposes of all laws administered by the Secretary, the Secretary shall recognize a marriage based on the law of the State where the marriage occurred. In the case of a marriage that occurred outside a State, the Secretary shall recognize the marriage if the marriage was lawful in the place where it occurred and could have been entered into under the laws of any State. Except in the case of a purported marriage deemed valid under subsection (a), the Secretary may not recognize more than one marriage for any person at the same time. (2) In this subsection, the term State has the meaning given that the term in section 101(20) of this title, except that such term also includes the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. .
IB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2422 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017 . 2. Volunteer dental projects and action for dental health program Section 317M of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–14 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: (e) Action for dental health program (1) In general The Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administrator of the Health Resources and Service Administration, may award grants to or enter into contracts with eligible entities to collaborate with State, county, or local public officials and other stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives to accomplish any of the following goals: (A) To improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, including through community-wide prevention programs, through the use of dental sealants and fluoride varnish, and by increasing oral health literacy. (B) To reduce geographic barriers, language barriers, cultural barriers, and other similar barriers to the provision of dental services. (2) Eligible entity In this subsection, the term eligible entity means an entity that is— (A) a State or local dental association; (B) a State oral health program; (C) a dental education, dental hygiene, or postdoctoral dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation; or (D) a community-based organization that— (i) partners with an academic institution; (ii) is exempt from tax under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and (iii) partners with public and private stakeholders to facilitate the provision of dental services for underserved populations. ; and (3) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by striking such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2001 through 2005 and inserting $18,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2018 through 2022 . 3. Grants for innovative programs Section 340G of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 256g ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(5)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (D) the establishment of dental homes for children and adults, including for the aged, blind, and disabled populations; (E) the establishment of initiatives to reduce the use of emergency departments by individuals who seek dental services more appropriately delivered in a dental primary care setting; and (F) the provision of dental care to nursing home residents; ; and (2) in subsection (f), by striking $25,000,000 for the 5-fiscal year period beginning with fiscal year 2008 and inserting $13,903,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022 .

Passed the House of Representatives February 26, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2423 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2017 Mr. Stewart introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To implement certain measures relating to management of Washington County, Utah, required by Public Law 111–11.

1. Washington County, Utah, Public Lands Management Implementation Act (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Washington County, Utah, Public Lands Management Implementation Act . (b) Northern Transportation Route The Secretary of the Interior shall grant any necessary rights-of-way for the northern transportation route identified pursuant to section 1977(b)(2)(A) of Public Law 111–11 , as depicted on the map entitled Proposed Northern Transportation Route Alignment and dated May 5, 2017. (c) Utility Corridors The Secretary of the Interior shall authorize development of utilities described in section 1974(h) of Public Law 111–11 ( 16 U.S.C. 460www(h) ) if the Secretary determines that such development is consistent with— (1) each utility protocol referenced in the Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan dated February 23, 1996; and (2) any other applicable law (including regulations).
IB Union Calendar No. 222 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2423 [Report No. 115–312] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2017 Mr. Stewart introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 14, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To implement certain measures relating to management of Washington County, Utah, required by Public Law 111–11.

1. Washington County, Utah, Public Lands Management Implementation Act (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Washington County, Utah, Public Lands Management Implementation Act . (b) Northern Transportation Route The Secretary of the Interior shall grant any necessary rights-of-way for the northern transportation route identified pursuant to section 1977(b)(2)(A) of Public Law 111–11 , as depicted on the map entitled Proposed Northern Transportation Route Alignment and dated May 5, 2017. (c) Utility Corridors The Secretary of the Interior shall authorize development of utilities described in section 1974(h) of Public Law 111–11 ( 16 U.S.C. 460www(h) ) if the Secretary determines that such development is consistent with— (1) each utility protocol referenced in the Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan dated February 23, 1996; and (2) any other applicable law (including regulations).

September 14, 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. 2424 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2017 Mr. Stewart introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To require the Secretary of the Interior to issue new resource management plans applicable to the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area and the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area and a new amendment to the St. George Field Office Resource Management Plan, and for other purposes.

1. Issuance of new resource management plans for the Beaver Dam Wash and Red Cliffs National Conservation Areas and a new amendment to the St. George Field Office Resource Management Plan The Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management)— (1) shall not implement or enforce the resource management plans for the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area or the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area or the amendment to the St. George Field Office Resource Management Plan described in the notice of the Bureau of Land Management entitled Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision and the Approved Resource Management Plans for the Beaver Dam Wash and Red Cliffs National Conservation Areas; and Approved Amendment to the St. George Field Office Resource Management Plan in Washington County, Utah (81 Fed. Reg. 93707 (December 21, 2016)); and (2) shall issue new resource management plans and a new amendment to replace the resource management plans and amendment to the resource management plan referred to in paragraph (1) that are prepared— (A) in accordance with the requirements for management plans established under subtitle O of title I of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1075); and (B) in coordination with affected units of local government, in accordance with section 202(c)(9) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1712(c)(9) ).
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2427 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to direct the Assistant Secretary for State and Local Law Enforcement to produce and disseminate an annual catalog on Department of Homeland Security training, publications, programs, and services for State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pathways to Improving Homeland Security At the Local Level Act . 2. Annual catalog on Department of Homeland Security training, publications, programs, and services for State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies Section 2006(b)(4) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 607(b)(4) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) produce an annual catalog that summarizes opportunities for training, publications, programs, and services available to State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies from the Department and from each component and office within the Department and, not later than 30 days after the date of such production, disseminate the catalog, including by— (i) making such catalog available to State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including by posting the catalog on the website of the Department and cooperating with national organizations that represent such agencies; (ii) making such catalog available through the Homeland Security Information Network; and (iii) submitting such catalog to the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 12, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2427 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2017 Mrs. Demings introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 Homeland Security Act of 2002, to direct the Assistant Secretary for State and Local Law Enforcement to produce and disseminate an annual catalog on Department of Homeland Security training, publications, programs, and services for State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pathways to Improving Homeland Security At the Local Level Act . 2. Annual catalog on Department of Homeland Security training, publications, programs, and services for State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies Section 2006(b)(4) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 607(b)(4) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) produce an annual catalog that summarizes opportunities for training, publications, programs, and services available to State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies from the Department and from each component and office within the Department and, not later than 30 days after the date of such production, disseminate the catalog, including by— (i) making such catalog available to State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including by posting the catalog on the website of the Department and cooperating with national organizations that represent such agencies; (ii) making such catalog available through the Homeland Security Information Network; and (iii) submitting such catalog to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2427 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to direct the Assistant Secretary for State and Local Law Enforcement to produce and disseminate an annual catalog on Department of Homeland Security training, publications, programs, and services for State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pathways to Improving Homeland Security At the Local Level Act . 2. Annual catalog on Department of Homeland Security training, publications, programs, and services for State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies Section 2006(b)(4) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 607(b)(4) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) produce an annual catalog that summarizes opportunities for training, publications, programs, and services available to State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies from the Department and from each component and office within the Department and, not later than 30 days after the date of such production, disseminate the catalog, including by— (i) making such catalog available to State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including by posting the catalog on the website of the Department and cooperating with national organizations that represent such agencies; (ii) making such catalog available through the Homeland Security Information Network; and (iii) submitting such catalog to the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 12, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2428 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2017 Mr. Takano (for himself, Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. Courtney , Mr. Norcross , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Soto , Mr. Sablan , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. DeSaulnier , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. Polis , Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Visclosky , and Mr. Pocan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to clarify when the time period for the issuance of citations under such Act begins and to require a rule to clarify that an employer’s duty to make and maintain accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses is an ongoing obligation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Accurate Workplace Injury and Illness Records Restoration Act . 2. Period for issuance of a citation Section 9(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 658(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: For purposes of this subsection, a violation continues to occur for as long as an employer has not satisfied the requirements, rules, standards, orders, and regulations referenced in subsection (a). . 3. Rulemaking (a) Rule required Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration shall issue a final rule amending its recordkeeping regulations under section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act to clarify that— (1) the duty to make and maintain accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses is an ongoing obligation; (2) the duty to make and maintain such records continues for as long as the employer is required to keep records of the recordable injury or illness; and (3) such duty does not expire solely because the employer fails to create the necessary records when first required to do so. (b) Authorization Subsection (a) shall be considered a specific authorization by Congress in accordance with section 801(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the issuance of a new recordkeeping rule.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2433 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis to develop and disseminate a threat assessment regarding terrorist use of virtual currency.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists Use of Virtual Currencies Act . 2. Threat assessment on terrorist use of virtual currency (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis, as authorized by section 201(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 121 ), shall, in coordination with appropriate Federal partners, develop and disseminate a threat assessment regarding the actual and potential threat posed by individuals using virtual currency to carry out activities in furtherance of an act of terrorism, including the provision of material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization. Consistent with the protection of classified and confidential unclassified information, the Under Secretary shall share the threat assessment developed under this section with State, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, including officials that operate within State, local, and regional fusion centers through the Department of Homeland Security State, Local, and Regional Fusion Center Initiative established in section 210A of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 124h ). (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term foreign terrorist organization means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 ). (2) The term virtual currency means a digital representation of value that functions as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, or a store of value.

Passed the House of Representatives September 12, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2433 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2017 Miss Rice of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To direct the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis to develop and disseminate a threat assessment regarding terrorist use of virtual currency.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists Use of Virtual Currencies Act . 2. Threat assessment on terrorist use of virtual currency (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis, as authorized by section 201(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 121 ), shall, in coordination with appropriate Federal partners, develop and disseminate a threat assessment regarding the actual and potential threat posed by individuals using virtual currency to carry out activities in furtherance of an act of terrorism, including the provision of material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization. Consistent with the protection of classified and confidential unclassified information, the Under Secretary shall share the threat assessment developed under this section with State, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, including officials that operate within State, local, and regional fusion centers through the Department of Homeland Security State, Local, and Regional Fusion Center Initiative established in section 210A of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 124h ). (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term foreign terrorist organization means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 ). (2) The term virtual currency means a digital representation of value that functions as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, or a store of value.
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2433 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To direct the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis to develop and disseminate a threat assessment regarding terrorist use of virtual currency.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists Use of Virtual Currencies Act . 2. Threat assessment on terrorist use of virtual currency (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis, as authorized by section 201(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 121 ), shall, in coordination with appropriate Federal partners, develop and disseminate a threat assessment regarding the actual and potential threat posed by individuals using virtual currency to carry out activities in furtherance of an act of terrorism, including the provision of material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization. Consistent with the protection of classified and confidential unclassified information, the Under Secretary shall share the threat assessment developed under this section with State, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, including officials that operate within State, local, and regional fusion centers through the Department of Homeland Security State, Local, and Regional Fusion Center Initiative established in section 210A of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 124h ). (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term foreign terrorist organization means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 ). (2) The term virtual currency means a digital representation of value that functions as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, or a store of value.

Passed the House of Representatives September 12, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2435 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2017 Mr. Scott of Virginia (for himself and Mr. Massie ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent unjust and irrational criminal punishments.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2017 . 2. Authority to impose a sentence below a statutory minimum Section 3553 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Authority To impose a sentence below a statutory minimum To prevent an unjust sentence (1) General rule Notwithstanding any provision of law other than this subsection, the court may impose a sentence below a statutory minimum if the court finds that it is necessary to do so in order to avoid violating the requirements of subsection (a). (2) Court to give parties notice Before imposing a sentence under paragraph (1), the court shall give the parties reasonable notice of the court’s intent to do so and an opportunity to respond. (3) Statement in writing of factors The court shall state, in the written statement of reasons, the factors under subsection (a) that require imposition of a sentence below the statutory minimum. (4) Appeal rights not limited This subsection does not limit any right to appeal that would otherwise exist in its absence. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2436 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2017 Ms. Pingree (for herself, Mr. Newhouse , and Mr. Panetta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the “Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2017”. 2. Organic agriculture research and extension initiative reauthorized Section 1672B(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5925b(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking 2012 and inserting 2018 ; and (B) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: (C) $50,000,000 for each fiscal year thereafter. ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking 2018 and inserting 2023 .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2438 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2017 Mr. Rothfus (for himself, Mr. LaMalfa , and Mr. McKinley ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit any regulation under such Act concerning the emissions of carbon dioxide from a fossil fuel-fired electric generating unit from taking effect until the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency makes certain certifications, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fighting Against Imbalanced Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017 . 2. No unilateral regulation of emissions of carbon dioxide The Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 329 the following: 330. No unilateral regulation of emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel-fired electric generating units (a) Prohibition on regulations concerning emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel-Fired electric generating units taking effect (1) Prohibition A regulation under this Act concerning emissions of carbon dioxide from a fossil fuel-fired electric generating unit to address climate change may not take effect until the Administrator certifies that a sufficient number of countries have put into effect regulations concerning emissions of carbon dioxide which are at least as stringent as the regulation under this Act. (2) Countries For the purposes of paragraph (1), the term sufficient number means a sufficient number of countries so that, in the aggregate, such countries account for not less than 80 percent of the global carbon dioxide emissions, excluding such emissions in the United States, in the calendar year immediately preceding the year in which the regulation under this Act would be enforced. (3) Stringency considerations For the purposes of paragraph (1), a country’s regulation concerning carbon dioxide emissions may only be considered to be as stringent as the regulation under this Act if such country’s regulation limits carbon dioxide emissions to a numeric standard that is equal to or less than such a standard under the regulation under this Act in a timeframe that is equal to or less than the timeframe under the regulation under this Act. (b) Rule of Construction Nothing in this section shall be construed as providing the Administrator with any authority to promulgate any regulation concerning, take action relating to, or take into consideration the emissions of carbon dioxide. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2440 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2017 Mr. Raskin (for himself and Ms. Jayapal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To require the President to report to the Treasury and make publicly available past business transactions with foreign countries exceeding $10,000 and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Presidential Disclosure of Foreign Business Transactions Act . 2. Presidential disclosure of business transactions with foreign countries (a) Initial report (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date on which the President first assumes office, the President shall submit to the Secretary of the Treasury an initial report detailing any private business transaction with a foreign government conducted by the President during the 10 years immediately preceding the year in which the President first assumes office. (2) Contents of initial report Any such report shall include a detailed summary and purpose of the transaction, including the recipient, location, time, and status of the transaction. (3) Delayed initial report For a President who assumed office before the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall submit the initial report described in such paragraph not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act. (b) Monthly report At the end of each month beginning after the month that the initial report is submitted under subsection (a) and ending the month after the President ceases to hold office, the President shall submit a report to the Secretary of the Treasury detailing any private business transaction between businesses affiliated with the President with foreign governments during that month. Any such report shall include the information required under subsection (a)(3) with respect to each such transaction. (c) Publication In order to ensure transparency and accountability to the American people, any report submitted under subsection (a) or (b) shall be made available on the public internet website of the Treasury. (d) Definition of business transaction In this section, the term business transaction means any transaction of more than $10,000 in relation to any private businesses or investments listed in the President’s financial disclosure reports, including any report submitted pursuant to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). 3. Violations A violation of this Act shall constitute a high crime and misdemeanor for the purposes of article II, section 4 of the Constitution of the United States.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2441 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2017 Mrs. Hartzler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include an additional permissible use of amounts provided as grants under the Byrne JAG program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act of 2017 . 2. Additional authorized use of Byrne JAG funds Section 501(a)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3751(a)(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (I) Programs to combat human trafficking (including programs to reduce the demand for trafficked persons). .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2442 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require an annual report on the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Information Resource to Strengthen Ties with State and Local Law Enforcement Act of 2017 or the FIRST State and Local Law Enforcement Act . 2. Annual report on Office for State and Local Law Enforcement Section 2006(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 607(b) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5): (5) Annual report For each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022, the Assistant Secretary for State and Local Law Enforcement shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on the activities of the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement. Each such report shall include, for the fiscal year covered by the report, a description of each of the following: (A) Efforts to coordinate and share information regarding Department and component agency programs with State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. (B) Efforts to improve information sharing through the Homeland Security Information Network by appropriate component agencies of the Department and by State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. (C) The status of performance metrics within the Office of State and Local Law Enforcement to evaluate the effectiveness of efforts to carry out responsibilities set forth within the subsection. (D) Any feedback from State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies about the Office, including the mechanisms utilized to collect such feedback. (E) Efforts to carry out all other responsibilities of the Office of State and Local Law Enforcement. .

Passed the House of Representatives September 12, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.