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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2927 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2017 Mr. Messer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include apprentices as members of targeted groups for purposes of the work opportunity credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helpful Incentives to Restore the Economic Dream Act of 2017 or the HIRED Act of 2017 . 2. Credit for first-year wages of apprentices (a) In general Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 45S. First-year wages of apprentices (a) In general For purposes of section 38, the apprentice credit determined under this section for the taxable year is an amount equal to 40 percent of the qualified first-year wages for such year. (b) Qualified first-Year wages For purposes of this section— (1) First-year wages The term qualified first-year wages means wages paid or incurred by the taxpayer for services rendered by an employee as part of an apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ), during the 1-year period beginning with the day the individual first renders such services for such employer. (2) Limitation on wages per year taken into account The amount of the qualified first-year wages which may be taken into account with respect to any individual shall not exceed $6,000 per year. (3) Wages The term wages has the meaning given such term under section 51(c) applied without regard to paragraph (4) thereof. (c) Application of certain rules Rules similar to the rules of subsections (f), (g), (i), (j), and (k) of section 51, and section 52, shall apply for the purposes of this section. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking plus at the end of paragraph (35), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (36), and inserting , plus , and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (37) the apprentice credit determined under section 45S. . (2) The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 45S. First-year wages of apprentices. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2928 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2017 Mr. Payne (for himself and Mr. Sires ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to require air carriers to disclose to consumers the actual wheels-off and wheels-on times for certain domestic passenger flight segments, and for other purposes.

1. Consumer information on actual flight times (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation shall modify regulations contained in section 234.11 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to ensure that— (1) a reporting carrier (including its contractors), during the course of a reservation or ticketing discussion or other inquiry, discloses to a consumer upon reasonable request the projected period between the actual wheels-off and wheels-on times for a reportable flight; and (2) a reporting carrier displays, on the public internet website of the carrier, information on the actual wheels-off and wheels-on times during the most recent calendar month for a reportable flight. (b) Definitions In this section, the terms reporting carrier and reportable flight have the meanings given those terms in section 234.2 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act).
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2929 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2017 Mr. Wittman (for himself and Mr. Connolly ) 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 certain combat zone compensation of civilian employees of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act . 2. Exclusion from gross income for certain combat zone compensation of civilian employees of the United States (a) In general Section 112 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to certain combat zone compensation of members of the Armed Forces) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Civilian employees (1) In general Gross income does not include so much of the compensation as does not exceed the maximum amount specified in subsection (b) for active service as an employee of the United States for any month during any part of which such employee— (A) served in a combat zone, or (B) was hospitalized as a result of wounds, disease, or injury incurred while serving in a combat zone, but this paragraph shall not apply for any month beginning more than 2 years after the date of the termination of combatant activities in such zone. (2) Definitions For purposes of this subsection— (A) Employee The term employee has the meaning given such term by section 2105 of title 5, United States Code. (B) Active service The term active service means active Federal service by an employee. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) The heading for section 112 of such Code is amended to read as follows: 112. Certain combat zone compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States . (2) The item relating to section 112 in the table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 112. Certain combat zone compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2934 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 16, 2017 Ms. Maxine Waters of California (for herself, Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Evans , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Kind , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Rush , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Lee , and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit access to and use of certain Russian-owned diplomatic facilities and properties by the Government of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Deny Russian Access to Diplomatic Compounds Act . 2. Prohibition on access to and use of certain Russian-owned diplomatic facilities and properties by the Government of the Russian Federation (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not permit access to or use by the Government of the Russian Federation to any Russian-owned diplomatic facilities and properties described in subsection (b). (b) Facilities and properties described The Russian-owned diplomatic facilities and properties described in this subsection are the facilities and properties located— (1) at Pioneer Point in Centreville, Maryland; and (2) in Upper Brookville, New York.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2935 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 16, 2017 Ms. Maxine Waters of California (for herself, Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Evans , Mr. Rush , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Kind , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Ms. Clarke of New York , and Mr. McGovern ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary , and 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 codify Executive Order 13694 (relating to blocking the property of certain persons engaging in significant malicious cyber-enabled activities) and to codify certain Executive orders imposing sanctions in relation to the situation in Ukraine.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freezing Russian Sanctions Act . 2. Codification of Executive Order 13694 Executive Order 13694 (80 Fed. Reg. 18077; relating to blocking the property of certain persons engaging in significant malicious cyber-enabled activities), as in effect on January 1, 2017, and any sanctions imposed and designations made pursuant to Executive Order 13694, shall remain in effect. 3. Codification of Executive orders imposing sanctions in relation to the situation in Ukraine (a) In general The Executive orders specified in subsection (b), and sanctions imposed and designations made pursuant to such Executive orders, and any action taken or regulation issued by the Department of Commerce, pursuant to Export Administration Act of 1979 (as continued in effect pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act), related to licensing exports to Russia, designated Russian persons, or designated Russian entities shall remain in effect. (b) Executive orders specified The Executive orders specified in this subsection are the following: (1) Executive Order 13660 (79 Fed. Reg. 13493; relating to blocking property of certain persons contributing to the situation in Ukraine) (as in effect on January 1, 2017). (2) Executive Order 13661 (79 Fed. Reg. 15535; relating to blocking property of additional persons contributing to the situation in Ukraine) (as in effect on January 1, 2017). (3) Executive Order 13662 (79 Fed. Reg. 16169; relating to blocking property of additional persons contributing to the situation in Ukraine) (as in effect on January 1, 2017). (4) Executive Order 13685 (79 Fed. Reg. 77357; relating to blocking property of certain persons and prohibiting certain transactions with respect to the Crimea region of Ukraine) (as in effect on January 1, 2017).
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2940 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Mr. Brooks of Alabama introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the United States, with certain exceptions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congressional Self-Defense Act . 2. Carrying of concealed firearms by Members of Congress (a) In general Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 926C the following: 926D. Carrying of concealed firearms by Members of Congress (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law or any law, rule, or regulation of a State or any political subdivision thereof, a Member of Congress who is carrying the identification required by subsection (b) and who is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm may carry a concealed firearm for any lawful purpose— (1) in the United States Capitol only as authorized by regulations issued under section 5104(e)(1)(A) of title 40; and (2) anywhere else in the United States, except where the United States Secret Service is protecting the President or Vice President of the United States and prohibiting the possession of a firearm. (b) The identification required by this subsection is a valid identification document (as defined in section 1028(d)(3) of this title) of the Member of Congress containing a photograph of the Member of Congress. (c) In this section, the term Member of Congress means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 926C the following: 926D. Carrying of concealed firearms by Members of Congress. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2945 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To grant Members of Congress the right to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States, except in the United States Capitol.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congressional Personal Safety Act . 2. Right of Member of Congress to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States, except in the United States Capitol (a) In general Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 926C the following: 926D. Carrying of firearms by Members of Congress (a) A Member of Congress who is carrying the identification required by subsection (b) and who is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm may carry a firearm for any lawful purpose— (1) in any State, notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation of the State or any political subdivision thereof; and (2) in the Capitol Buildings (as described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code) other than the United States Capitol, and on the United States Capitol Grounds (as described in section 5102 of such title), notwithstanding section 5104(e)(1) of such title. (b) The identification required by this subsection is the photographic identification issued by a House of the Congress that identifies the person photographed as a Member of that House. (c) In this section, the term Member of Congress means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 926C the following: 926D. Carrying of firearms by Member of Congress. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2947 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Mr. Dunn introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To replace certain Coastal Barrier Resources System maps.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2017 . 2. Replacement of certain Coastal Barrier Resources System maps (a) St. Andrew Complex P31 (1 of 3) The map entitled St. Andrew Complex P31 (1 of 3) and dated January 11, 2016, as included in the set of maps entitled Coastal Barrier Resources System referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(a) ), is hereby replaced by another map relating to that unit entitled St. Andrew Complex P31 (1 of 3) and dated October 7, 2016. (b) St. Andrew Complex P31 (2 of 3) The map entitled St. Andrew Complex P31 (2 of 3) and dated January 11, 2016, as included in the set of maps entitled Coastal Barrier Resources System referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(a) ), is hereby replaced by another map relating to that unit entitled St. Andrew Complex P31 (2 of 3) and dated October 7, 2016. (c) St. Andrew Complex P31/P31P (3 of 3) The map entitled St. Andrew Complex P31/P31P (3 of 3) and dated January 11, 2016, as included in the set of maps entitled Coastal Barrier Resources System referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3503(a) ), is hereby replaced by another map relating to that unit entitled St. Andrew Complex P31/P31P (3 of 3) and dated October 7, 2016.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2950 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Mr. Pearce introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend section 200303 of title 54, United States Code, to ensure that amounts are made available for projects to provide recreational public access, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Making Public Lands Public Act . 2. Availability of land and water conservation fund for certain public access projects (a) In general Section 200303 of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 200303. Availability of funds for certain priority projects (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall ensure that, of the amounts appropriated for the fund for each fiscal year, not less than the greater of 3 percent of the amounts or $20,000,000 shall be made available for projects identified on the priority list developed under subsection (b). (b) Priority list The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the head of each affected Federal agency, shall annually develop a priority list for projects related to Federal land under the jurisdiction of the applicable Secretary. (c) Criteria Projects identified on the priority list developed under subsection (b) shall— (1) maintain or increase public access to existing Federal public land for hunting, fishing, or recreational shooting through acquisition of rights-of-way or acquisition of land (or any interest in land) through equal value land exchanges from willing owners; or (2) enhance, maintain, or restore access on existing roads, trails, or rights-of-way. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Land and water conservation fund act Chapter 2003 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (A) in the first sentence of section 200308, by striking by section 200303 of this title ; and (B) in the third sentence of section 200309, by striking by section 200303 of this title . (2) Federal land transaction facilitation act Section 206(f)(2) of the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act ( 43 U.S.C. 2305(f)(2) ) is amended by striking section 3 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act ( 16 U.S.C. 460l–6 ) and inserting chapter 2003 of title 54, United States Code .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2953 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Mr. Burgess (for himself, Ms. DeGette , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Engel , Mr. Tipton , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Harris , Mr. Loebsack , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Bera , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Bucshon , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Carter of Georgia , and Mr. Swalwell of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget A BILL To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings.

1. Scoring of preventive health savings Section 202 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 602 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Scoring of preventive health savings (1) Determination by the Director Upon a request by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on Finance, or the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, or by the chairman or ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, or the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Director shall determine if a proposed measure would result in reductions in budget outlays in budgetary outyears through the use of preventive health and preventive health services. (2) Projections If the Director determines that a measure would result in substantial reductions in budget outlays as described in paragraph (1), the Director— (A) shall include, in any projection prepared by the Director, a description and estimate of the reductions in budget outlays in the budgetary outyears and a description of the basis for such conclusions; and (B) may prepare a budget projection that includes some or all of the budgetary outyears, notwithstanding the time periods for projections described in subsection (e) and sections 308, 402, and 424. (3) Definitions As used in this subsection— (A) the term preventive health means an action that focuses on the health of the public, individuals and defined populations in order to protect, promote, and maintain health and wellness and prevent disease, disability, and premature death that is demonstrated by credible and publicly available evidence from epidemiological projection models, clinical trials, observational studies in humans, longitudinal studies, and meta-analysis; and (B) the term budgetary outyears means the 2 consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is 10 years after the budget year provided for in the most recently agreed to concurrent resolution on the budget. .
IB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2954 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to specify which depository institutions are subject to the maintenance of records and disclosure requirements of such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act . 2. Depository institutions subject to maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (a) In general Section 304 of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 ( 12 U.S.C. 2803 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as paragraph (3) and adjusting the margins accordingly; and (2) by inserting before paragraph (3), as so redesignated, the following: (i) Exemptions (1) Closed-end mortgage loans With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to closed-end mortgage loans if the depository institution originated less than 500 closed-end mortgage loans in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. (2) Open-end lines of credit With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to open-end lines of credit if the depository institution originated less than 500 open-end lines of credit in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. . (b) Technical correction Section 304(i)(3) of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, as so redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended by striking section 303(2)(A) and inserting section 303(3)(A) . 3. Securities and Exchange Commission Reserve Fund Notwithstanding section 4(i)(2)(B)(i) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78d(i)(2)(B)(i) ), the amount deposited in the Securities and Exchange Commission Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2018 may not exceed $48,000,000.

Passed the House of Representatives January 18, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2954 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Mr. Emmer (for himself and Mr. Luetkemeyer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to specify which depository institutions are subject to the maintenance of records and disclosure requirements of such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act . 2. Depository institutions subject to maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (a) Loan volume threshold Section 304 of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 ( 12 U.S.C. 2803 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as paragraph (2) and adjusting the margin appropriately; and (2) by inserting before such paragraph (2) the following: (i) Exemptions (1) In general With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply— (A) with respect to closed-end mortgage loans, if such depository institution originated less than 1,000 closed-end mortgage loans in each of the two preceding calendar years; and (B) with respect to open-end lines of credit, if such depository institution originated less than 2,000 open-end lines of credit in each of the two preceding calendar years. . (b) Technical correction Section 304(i)(2) of such Act, as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended by striking section 303(2)(A) and inserting section 303(3)(A) . (c) Data points Section 304(b) of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 ( 12 U.S.C. 2803(b) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraphs (5) and (6); (2) in paragraph (3), by inserting and at the end; and (3) in paragraph (4), by striking age. .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2954 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 19, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to specify which depository institutions are subject to the maintenance of records and disclosure requirements of such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act . 2. Depository institutions subject to maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (a) In general Section 304 of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 ( 12 U.S.C. 2803 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as paragraph (3) and adjusting the margins accordingly; and (2) by inserting before paragraph (3), as so redesignated, the following: (i) Exemptions (1) Closed-end mortgage loans With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to closed-end mortgage loans if the depository institution originated less than 500 closed-end mortgage loans in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. (2) Open-end lines of credit With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to open-end lines of credit if the depository institution originated less than 500 open-end lines of credit in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. . (b) Technical correction Section 304(i)(3) of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, as so redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended by striking section 303(2)(A) and inserting section 303(3)(A) . 3. Securities and Exchange Commission Reserve Fund Notwithstanding section 4(i)(2)(B)(i) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78d(i)(2)(B)(i) ), the amount deposited in the Securities and Exchange Commission Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2018 may not exceed $48,000,000.

Passed the House of Representatives January 18, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 359 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2954 [Report No. 115–485] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Mr. Emmer (for himself and Mr. Luetkemeyer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services January 8, 2018 Additional sponsors: Mr. Duffy , Mr. Hill , Mr. Latta , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , and Mr. Ross January 8, 2018 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 June 20, 2017 A BILL To amend the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to specify which depository institutions are subject to the maintenance of records and disclosure requirements of such Act, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act . 2. Depository institutions subject to maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (a) In general Section 304 of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 ( 12 U.S.C. 2803 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as paragraph (3) and adjusting the margins accordingly; and (2) by inserting before paragraph (3), as so redesignated, the following: (i) Exemptions (1) Closed-end mortgage loans With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to closed-end mortgage loans if the depository institution originated less than 500 closed-end mortgage loans in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. (2) Open-end lines of credit With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to open-end lines of credit if the depository institution originated less than 500 open-end lines of credit in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. . (b) Technical correction Section 304(i)(3) of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, as so redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended by striking section 303(2)(A) and inserting section 303(3)(A) .

January 8, 2018 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. 2955 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Mr. Engel introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 title 49, United States Code, to permit the installation of pulsating light systems for high mounted stop lamps, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2017 . 2. Rear-end collision avoidance systems (a) Amendment Subchapter II of chapter 301 of part A of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 30129. Rear-end collision avoidance systems (a) Pulsating light systems allowed A passenger car, multipurpose passenger vehicle, truck, or bus may be equipped with a pulsating light system. (b) Definition As used in this section, pulsating light system means a system for a high mounted stop lamp in which— (1) when the brake of the vehicle is applied, the lamp pulses rapidly no more than four times and for no more than two seconds and then converts to a continuous light as a normal stop lamp until the time that the brake is released; and (2) the rapid pulsing described in paragraph (1) may not be repeated upon a subsequent application of the brakes for a lock-out period of at least five seconds after the release of the brake described in paragraph (1). . (b) Revision to Code of Federal Regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall update the entry for high mounted stop lamp in Table 1–a of section 571.108 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, in accordance with the amendment made by subsection (a). (c) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for subchapter II of chapter 301 of part A of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 30129. Rear-end collision avoidance systems. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2959 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to allow for parent mentors to be eligible to receive outreach and enrollment grants under the Children’s Health Insurance Program under such title, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Health Outreach and Mentorship Program Act . 2. Outreach and enrollment grants under CHIP (a) Extension and reauthorization (1) Extension Section 2113(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397mm(a) ) is amended by striking 2017 and inserting 2023 . (2) Reauthorization Section 2113(g) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397mm(a) ) is amended by striking $140,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2015 and $40,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2016 and 2017 and inserting the following: $40,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2016 and 2017 and $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2023 . (b) Making parent mentors eligible to receive grants Section 2113(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397mm(f) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (H) Parent mentors. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Parent mentor The term parent mentor means an individual who— (A) is a parent or guardian of at least one child who is an eligible child under this title or title XIX; and (B) is trained to assist families with children who have no health insurance coverage with respect to improving the social determinants of the health of such children, including by providing— (i) education about health insurance coverage, including, with respect to obtaining such coverage, eligibility criteria and application and renewal processes; (ii) assistance with completing and submitting applications for health insurance coverage; (iii) a liaison between families and representatives of State plans under title XIX or State child health plans under this title; (iv) guidance on identifying medical and dental homes and community pharmacies for children; and (v) assistance and referrals to successfully address social determinants of children’s health, including poverty, food insufficiency, and housing. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2962 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to prohibiting the use of electronic cigarettes on passenger flights, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Banning the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Airplanes Act of 2017 . 2. Prohibitions against smoking on passenger flights Section 41706 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Electronic cigarettes (1) Inclusion The use of an electronic cigarette shall be treated as smoking for purposes of this section. (2) Electronic cigarette defined In this section, the term electronic cigarette means a device that delivers nicotine or other substances to a user of the device in the form of a vapor that is inhaled to simulate the experience of smoking. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2963 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Mr. Poliquin (for himself and Mr. David Scott of Georgia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to provide investment authority to support rural infrastructure development, and for other purposes.

1. Cooperative associations that support rural infrastructure development Section 11 of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1431 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (m) Cooperative associations that support rural infrastructure development Each Federal Home Loan Bank is authorized to purchase investment-grade securities from nonmember lenders that are organized as cooperatives and that have received financing from the Federal Financing Bank and that have demonstrated experience in making loans to cooperatives that are eligible to receive loans or commitments for loans from the Rural Utilities Service (or any successor agency). Such securities shall be secured investments collateralized by loans of the cooperative lender. The purchase of such securities shall be at the sole discretion of each Federal Home Loan Bank, consistent with such regulations, restrictions, and limitations as may be prescribed by the Agency. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2964 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Mrs. Radewagen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to stop a scheduled increase in the minimum wage applicable to American Samoa and to provide that any future increases in such minimum wage shall be determined by the Secretary of Labor.

1. Minimum wage applicable to American Samoa Section 8103(b)(2) of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 ( 29 U.S.C. 206(b)(2) note) is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) increased thereafter by such amount and at such time as determined by the Secretary of Labor through special industry committees as in place prior to July 24, 2007. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2968 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Mr. Swalwell of California (for himself, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Moulton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to provide each borrower with an individualized repayment guide.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Know Your Repayment Options Act . 2. Individualized repayment plan guide (a) Exit counseling Section 485(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1092(b)(1)(A)(i) ) is amended by inserting, or, if available, the information described in subsection (n)(1), after monthly payments; . (b) Individualized repayment plan guide Section 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1092 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (n) Individualized repayment plan guide Beginning 1 year after a borrower receives exit counseling under subsection (b), and annually thereafter until the borrower has repaid each loan of the borrower that is made, insured, or guaranteed under part B (other than loans made pursuant to section 428C or loans under section 428B made on behalf of a student) or made under part D (other than Federal Direct Consolidation Loans or Federal Direct PLUS Loans made on behalf of a student), the Secretary shall— (1) provide the borrower (based on the borrower’s annual income and the outstanding balance of principal and interest due on all such loans), for each repayment plan available for such loans— (A) the average anticipated monthly payment amount; (B) the yearly payment amount; (C) the lifetime payment amount; (D) the number of months remaining to pay off the loans; (E) the amount of the loans that have been forgiven; (F) a link to the place on the Web site of the Department that allows borrowers to change repayment plans or provides information about changing such plans; and (G) any other information the Secretary determines may be helpful to the borrower in determining which repayment payment plan the borrower should choose; (2) establish procedures for annual verification of the borrower’s annual income and the outstanding balance of principal and interest due on all such loans, and such other procedures as are necessary to effectively provide the information under paragraph (1), including procedures that allow the borrower to consent to the sharing of such data between the Internal Revenue Service and the Department for the entire period the borrower is provided the information under paragraph (1), in a manner that is as least burdensome as practical to the borrower; and (3) enable the borrower, at any time, to opt out of being provided the information under paragraph (1) on an annual basis. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2970 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Mr. Payne , Mr. Jeffries , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire , Mr. Vela , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Serrano , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Lance , Mr. Conyers , and Mr. Langevin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend section 428K(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include certain cultural workers, museum professionals, artistic professionals, arts and humanities professors, and music and arts educators among the individuals eligible for loan forgiveness for service in areas of national need.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Arts Revival Act of 2017 . 2. Loan forgiveness for service in areas of national need Section 428K(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–11(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (19) Cultural workers The individual— (A) is employed in the literary, film, graphic design, performing, visual, or musical arts providing services (including art therapy) to seniors, children, or adolescents; (B) has held such type of employment with the same institution for two or more non-consecutive years; and (C) has obtained a degree from an institution of higher education. (20) Museum professionals The individual— (A) is employed by a museum (as defined in section 273 of the Museum and Library Services Act ( 20 U.S.C. 9172 )); (B) has held such employment for two or more non-consecutive years; and (C) has obtained a degree from an institution of higher education. (21) Artistic professionals The individual— (A) is employed by a professional theater or a performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, media arts, or design institution; (B) has held such employment for two or more non-consecutive years; and (C) has obtained a degree from an institution of higher education. (22) Arts and humanities professors The individual— (A) is employed by an institution of higher education as an arts and humanities professor; (B) has been employed by such institution for 2 years or more; and (C) has obtained a degree from an institution of higher education. (23) Music and arts educators The individual— (A) is employed by a local educational agency (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 )) as a certified or licensed educator teaching in music or arts; (B) has been employed by a local educational agency for 5 years or more; and (C) has obtained a degree from an institution of higher education. .
V 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2971 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Martin Martinez.

1. Permanent resident status for Martin Martinez (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Martin Martinez shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of Status If Martin Martinez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (d), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Waiver of Grounds for Removal or Denial of Admission (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Martin Martinez may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the United States by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Rescission of outstanding order of removal The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Martin Martinez by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1). (d) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Martin Martinez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (f) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Martin Martinez shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2973 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2017 Ms. Maxine Waters of California (for herself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Cole , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Evans , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Hanabusa , Ms. Norton , Ms. Matsui , Mrs. Napolitano , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Keating , Mr. Higgins of New York , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Mr. Payne , Ms. Lee , Mr. Norcross , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Delaney , Ms. Moore , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Sánchez , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Sires , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Soto , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. Lewis of Georgia , Mr. Ellison , Mrs. Beatty , Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Peterson , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Brown of Maryland , Mr. Suozzi , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Blum , Mr. Barletta , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Schneider , Mr. King of New York , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , and Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 for the issuance of an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Semipostal Stamp.

1. Alzheimer's Disease Research Semi­post­al Stamp (a) In general In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the Alzheimer's Disease Research Semipostal Stamp ) in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Terms and conditions (1) In general The issuance and sale of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Semipostal Stamp shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section, subject to the requirements of this subsection. (2) Duration The Alzheimer's Disease Research Semipostal Stamp shall be made available to the public for a period of 6 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Disposition of proceeds All amounts becoming available from the sale of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Semipostal Stamp (as determined under section 416(d) of such title 39) shall be transferred to the National Institutes of Health, for the purpose described in subsection (a), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (c) Definition For purposes of this Act, the term semipostal stamp refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2979 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 390 West 5th Street in San Bernardino, California, as the Jack H. Brown Post Office Building .

1. Jack H. Brown Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 390 West 5th Street in San Bernardino, California, shall be known and designated as the Jack H. Brown Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Jack H. Brown Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives July 16, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.