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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1525 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2017 Mr. Smith of Missouri (for himself, Mr. McKinley , Mr. Brat , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Luetkemeyer , and Mr. Bost ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure , Natural Resources , and 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 prohibit Federal officials and employees from entering into settlements that provide for payment of attorney’s fees by the Federal Government in certain environmental law cases.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Taxpayer Funded Settlements Act . 2. Prohibition on settlements providing for payment of attorney’s fees by the Federal Government in certain environmental law cases (a) Prohibition No Federal official or Federal employee may enter into a settlement in any environmental law case in which the Federal Government is a party if the settlement provides for payment of attorney’s fees by the Federal Government. (b) Definition In this Act, the term the environmental law case means a case arising under— (1) the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.); (2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); or (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
V 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1527 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2017 Mr. Gutiérrez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, and Vania Simeonova.

1. Permanent resident status for Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, and Vania Simeonova (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, and Vania Simeonova shall each 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 Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, or Vania Simeonova enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she 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) 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. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, and Vania Simeonova, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 4, 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 aliens’ 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 aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, and Vania Simeonova 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. 1529 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Mr. Sanford (for himself and Mr. Meadows ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from using extraordinary measures to prevent the Government from reaching the statutory debt limit, or using extraordinary measures once such limit has been reached, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Debt Limit Control and Accountability Act of 2017 . 2. Prohibition on use of extraordinary measures (a) In general The Secretary of the Treasury may not use extraordinary measures— (1) to prevent the United States from reaching the statutory debt limit under section 3101 of title 31, United States Code; or (2) once such debt limit has been reached. (b) Extraordinary measures defined For purposes of this section, the term extraordinary measures means— (1) suspending the investments of the Thrift Savings Plan G Fund; (2) suspending the investments of the Exchange Stabilization Fund; (3) suspending the issuance of new securities to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund and Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund; (4) redeeming early securities held by the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund and the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund; (5) suspending the issuance of new State and Local Government Series securities and savings bonds; (6) replacing Treasury securities subject to the debt limit with debt issued by the Federal Financing Bank; or (7) any other extraordinary actions taken by the Secretary to avoid defaulting on the obligations of the United States. 3. Repeal of Presidential modification of the debt ceiling Chapter 31 of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) by repealing section 3101A; and (2) in the table of contents for such chapter, by striking the item relating to section 3101A. 4. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the statutory debt limit under section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, should not be suspended; (2) if the United States reaches the statutory debt limit, the Secretary of the Treasury should prioritize payments to bondholders, so as to avoid defaulting on any maturing debt; and (3) future increases in the statutory debt limit should be tied to or contingent upon agreements to cut or control spending.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1538 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Mr. Griffith (for himself, Mr. Garrett , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Mullin , and Mrs. Hartzler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to minimize infringement on the exercise and enjoyment of property rights in issuing hydropower licenses, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Home Owner Rights Enforcement Act . 2. Hydropower licenses (a) Licenses Section 4(e) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 797(e) ) is amended— (1) by striking and after recreational opportunities, ; and (2) by inserting , and minimizing infringement on the useful exercise and enjoyment of property rights held by nonlicensees after aspects of environmental quality . (b) Private landownership Section 10 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 803 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting , including minimizing infringement on the useful exercise and enjoyment of property rights held by nonlicensees after section 4(e) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (k) Private landownership In developing any recreational resource within the project boundary, the licensee shall consider private landownership as a means to encourage and facilitate— (1) private investment; and (2) increased tourism and recreational use. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1541 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain property related to the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas, and for other purposes.

1. Authorization to acquire Lunette Blair The Act entitled An Act to authorize establishment of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, Kansas, and for other purposes. , approved October 19, 1978 ( Public Law 95–484 ) is amended— (1) in the first section— (A) by inserting only after donation ; and (B) by striking : Provided , that the buildings so acquired shall not include the structure known as Lunette Blair ; and (2) in section 2— (A) by striking When the site of and inserting (a) When the site of ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (b) The boundary of the Fort Scott National Historic Site established under subsection (a) is modified as generally depicted on the map referred to as Fort Scott National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Modification , numbered 471/80,057C, and dated February 2017. .

Passed the House of Representatives July 11, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1541 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Ms. Jenkins of Kansas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain property related to the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas, and for other purposes.

1. Authorization to acquire Lunette Blair The Act entitled An Act to authorize establishment of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, Kansas, and for other purposes. , approved October 19, 1978 ( Public Law 95–484 ) is amended— (1) in the first section— (A) by inserting only after donation ; and (B) by striking : Provided , that the buildings so acquired shall not include the structure known as Lunette Blair ; and (2) in section 2— (A) by striking When the site of and inserting (a) When the site of ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (b) The boundary of the Fort Scott National Historic Site established under subsection (a) is modified as generally depicted on the map referred to as Fort Scott National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Modification , numbered 471/80,057C, and dated February 2017. .
II Calendar No. 171 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1541 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 12, 2017 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain property related to the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas, and for other purposes.

1. Authorization to acquire Lunette Blair The Act entitled An Act to authorize establishment of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, Kansas, and for other purposes. , approved October 19, 1978 ( Public Law 95–484 ) is amended— (1) in the first section— (A) by inserting only after donation ; and (B) by striking : Provided , that the buildings so acquired shall not include the structure known as Lunette Blair ; and (2) in section 2— (A) by striking When the site of and inserting (a) When the site of ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (b) The boundary of the Fort Scott National Historic Site established under subsection (a) is modified as generally depicted on the map referred to as Fort Scott National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Modification , numbered 471/80,057C, and dated February 2017. .

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

July 12, 2017 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
IB Union Calendar No. 144 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1541 [Report No. 115–207] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Ms. Jenkins of Kansas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources July 11, 2017 Additional sponsor: Mr. Marshall July 11, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain property related to the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas, and for other purposes.

1. Authorization to acquire Lunette Blair The Act entitled An Act to authorize establishment of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, Kansas, and for other purposes. , approved October 19, 1978 ( Public Law 95–484 ) is amended— (1) in the first section— (A) by inserting only after donation ; and (B) by striking : Provided , that the buildings so acquired shall not include the structure known as Lunette Blair ; and (2) in section 2— (A) by striking When the site of and inserting (a) When the site of ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (b) The boundary of the Fort Scott National Historic Site established under subsection (a) is modified as generally depicted on the map referred to as Fort Scott National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Modification , numbered 471/80,057C, and dated February 2017. .

July 11, 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. 1544 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Mr. Kinzinger (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Banks of Indiana , Mr. Peters , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Hunter , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Reichert , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Gallagher , and Mr. Welch ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 2,500 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act . 2. Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Allies Section 602(b)(3)(F) of Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking 8,500 and inserting 11,000 .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1545 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017 . 2. Secretary of Veterans Affairs disclosure of patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs Section 5701(l) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) before Under ; (2) by striking a veteran or the dependent of a veteran and inserting a covered individual ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) In this subsection, a covered individual is an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by an employee of the Department or by a non-Department provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the Department. .

Passed the House of Representatives May 23, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen H. R. 1545 AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017 . 2. Secretary of Veterans Affairs disclosure of patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs Section 5701(l) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) before Under ; (2) by striking a veteran or the dependent of a veteran and inserting a covered individual ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) In this subsection, a covered individual is an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by an employee of the Department or by a non-Department provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the Department. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1545 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire (for herself, Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Bergman , and Ms. Brownley of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017 . 2. Secretary of Veterans Affairs disclosure of patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs Section 5701(l) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) before Under ; (2) by striking a veteran or the dependent of a veteran and inserting a covered individual ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) In this subsection, a covered individual is an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by an employee of the Department or by a non-Department provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the Department. .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1545 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 24, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017 . 2. Secretary of Veterans Affairs disclosure of patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs Section 5701(l) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) before Under ; (2) by striking a veteran or the dependent of a veteran and inserting a covered individual ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) In this subsection, a covered individual is an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by an employee of the Department or by a non-Department provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the Department. .

Passed the House of Representatives May 23, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 93 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1545 [Report No. 115–144] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire (for herself, Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Bergman , and Ms. Brownley of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs May 22, 2017 Additional sponsors: Ms. Shea-Porter , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania , Mr. Sablan , Mr. Takano , Mr. Poliquin , Mr. Peters , and Ms. Esty of Connecticut May 22, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017 . 2. Secretary of Veterans Affairs disclosure of patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs Section 5701(l) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (1) before Under ; (2) by striking a veteran or the dependent of a veteran and inserting a covered individual ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) In this subsection, a covered individual is an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by an employee of the Department or by a non-Department provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the Department. .

May 22, 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. 1546 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Mr. Loebsack introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a methodology for the collection by the Commission of mobile service coverage data.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017 . 2. Methodology for collection of mobile service coverage data (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall promulgate regulations to establish a methodology that shall apply to any collection by the Commission of coverage data relating to commercial mobile service or commercial mobile data service. (b) Requirements The methodology established under subsection (a) shall— (1) contain standard definitions for different speed tiers (such as the 2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE, and 5G tiers); (2) ensure that data is collected in a consistent and robust way; (3) improve the validity and reliability of data; and (4) increase the efficiency of data collection. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Commercial mobile data service The term commercial mobile data service has the meaning given such term in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 ( 47 U.S.C. 1401 ). (2) Commercial mobile service The term commercial mobile service has the meaning given such term in section 332 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 332 ). (3) Coverage data The term coverage data means, with respect to commercial mobile service or commercial mobile data service— (A) information regarding whether such service is available in a particular geographic location in the United States; and (B) if such service is available, information about such service, which may include available speed tiers and performance characteristics.
IB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1547 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for the unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city of Tucson, Arizona, for purposes of economic development by conveyance of the Federal reversionary interest to the City.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Udall Park Land Exchange Completion Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) City The term City means the city of Tucson, Arizona. (2) Non-Federal land The term non-Federal land means the approximately 172.8-acre parcel of City land identified in the patent numbered 02–90–0001 and dated October 4, 1989, and more particularly described as lots 3 and 4, S 1/2 NW 1/4 , sec. 5, T.14S., R.15 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Conveyance of Federal reversionary interest in land located in Tucson, Arizona (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall convey to the City, without consideration, the reversionary interests of the United States in and to the non-Federal land for the purpose of unencumbering the title to the non-Federal land to enable economic development of the non-Federal land. (b) Legal descriptions As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the exact legal descriptions of the non-Federal land shall be determined in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary. (c) Additional terms and conditions The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions to the conveyance under subsection (a), consistent with that subsection, as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (d) Costs The City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (a), consistent with that subsection, including the costs of any surveys, recording costs, and other reasonable costs.

Passed the House of Representatives October 2, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1547 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Ms. McSally (for herself, Mr. Gosar , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Biggs , Ms. Sinema , Mr. O'Halleran , and Mr. Gallego ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To provide for the unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city of Tucson, Arizona, for purposes of economic development by conveyance of the Federal reversionary interest to the City.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Udall Park Land Exchange Completion Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) City The term City means the city of Tucson, Arizona. (2) Non-federal land The term non-Federal land means the approximately 172.8-acre parcel of City land identified in the patent numbered 02–90–0001 and dated October 4, 1989, and more particularly described as lots 3 and 4, S 1/2 NW 1/4 , sec. 5, T.14S., R.15 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Conveyance of Federal reversionary interest in land located in Tucson, Arizona (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall convey to the City, without consideration, the reversionary interests of the United States in and to the non-Federal land for the purpose of unencumbering the title to the non-Federal land to enable economic development of the non-Federal land. (b) Legal descriptions As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the exact legal descriptions of the non-Federal land shall be determined in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary. (c) Additional terms and conditions The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions to the conveyance under subsection (a), consistent with that subsection, as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (d) Costs The City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (a), consistent with that subsection, including the costs of any surveys, recording costs, and other reasonable costs.
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1547 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 3, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To provide for the unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city of Tucson, Arizona, for purposes of economic development by conveyance of the Federal reversionary interest to the City.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Udall Park Land Exchange Completion Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) City The term City means the city of Tucson, Arizona. (2) Non-Federal land The term non-Federal land means the approximately 172.8-acre parcel of City land identified in the patent numbered 02–90–0001 and dated October 4, 1989, and more particularly described as lots 3 and 4, S 1/2 NW 1/4 , sec. 5, T.14S., R.15 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Conveyance of Federal reversionary interest in land located in Tucson, Arizona (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall convey to the City, without consideration, the reversionary interests of the United States in and to the non-Federal land for the purpose of unencumbering the title to the non-Federal land to enable economic development of the non-Federal land. (b) Legal descriptions As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the exact legal descriptions of the non-Federal land shall be determined in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary. (c) Additional terms and conditions The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions to the conveyance under subsection (a), consistent with that subsection, as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (d) Costs The City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (a), consistent with that subsection, including the costs of any surveys, recording costs, and other reasonable costs.

Passed the House of Representatives October 2, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 200 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1547 [Report No. 115–280] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Ms. McSally (for herself, Mr. Gosar , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Biggs , Ms. Sinema , Mr. O'Halleran , and Mr. Gallego ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources August 29, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To provide for the unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city of Tucson, Arizona, for purposes of economic development by conveyance of the Federal reversionary interest to the City.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Udall Park Land Exchange Completion Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) City The term City means the city of Tucson, Arizona. (2) Non-Federal land The term non-Federal land means the approximately 172.8-acre parcel of City land identified in the patent numbered 02–90–0001 and dated October 4, 1989, and more particularly described as lots 3 and 4, S 1/2 NW 1/4 , sec. 5, T.14S., R.15 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Conveyance of Federal reversionary interest in land located in Tucson, Arizona (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall convey to the City, without consideration, the reversionary interests of the United States in and to the non-Federal land for the purpose of unencumbering the title to the non-Federal land to enable economic development of the non-Federal land. (b) Legal descriptions As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the exact legal descriptions of the non-Federal land shall be determined in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary. (c) Additional terms and conditions The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions to the conveyance under subsection (a), consistent with that subsection, as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (d) Costs The City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (a), consistent with that subsection, including the costs of any surveys, recording costs, and other reasonable costs.

August 29, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
II Calendar No. 526 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1547 [Report No. 115–307] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 3, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources July 23, 2018 Reported by Ms. Murkowski , without amendment AN ACT To provide for the unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city of Tucson, Arizona, for purposes of economic development by conveyance of the Federal reversionary interest to the City.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Udall Park Land Exchange Completion Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) City The term City means the city of Tucson, Arizona. (2) Non-Federal land The term non-Federal land means the approximately 172.8-acre parcel of City land identified in the patent numbered 02–90–0001 and dated October 4, 1989, and more particularly described as lots 3 and 4, S 1/2 NW 1/4 , sec. 5, T.14S., R.15 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Conveyance of Federal reversionary interest in land located in Tucson, Arizona (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall convey to the City, without consideration, the reversionary interests of the United States in and to the non-Federal land for the purpose of unencumbering the title to the non-Federal land to enable economic development of the non-Federal land. (b) Legal descriptions As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the exact legal descriptions of the non-Federal land shall be determined in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary. (c) Additional terms and conditions The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions to the conveyance under subsection (a), consistent with that subsection, as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (d) Costs The City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (a), consistent with that subsection, including the costs of any surveys, recording costs, and other reasonable costs.

July 23, 2018 Reported without amendment
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1550 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Mr. Reichert (for himself, Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Meehan , Mr. Kind , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Renacci , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Lance , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. DeFazio , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Swalwell of California , Ms. DeLauro , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. King of New York , Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Bost , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Cole , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Frelinghuysen , Mr. Courtney , Mr. Goodlatte , Ms. Esty , and Mrs. Walorski ) 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 increase and make permanent the exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2017 . 2. Benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (a) Increase in dollar limitation on qualified payments Subparagraph (B) of section 139B(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $30 and inserting $50 . (b) Reimplementing and making permanent benefits (1) In general Section 139B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (d). (2) Effective date The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1554 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Mr. Walberg (for himself, Mrs. Dingell , and Mr. Mooney of West Virginia ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To include information concerning a patient’s opioid addiction in certain medical records.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as Jessie’s Law . 2. Inclusion of opioid addiction history in patient records (a) Development of standards Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop and disseminate standards to provide information to hospitals and physicians relating to prominently displaying the history of opioid addiction in the medical records (including electronic health records) of any patient who has provided information about such addiction to a health care provider. (b) Requirements The standards developed under subsection (a) shall take into account the following: (1) The potential for addiction relapse or overdose death if opioid medications are prescribed to an individual recovering from opioid addiction. (2) The need to display the past opioid addiction of a patient in a manner similar to other potentially lethal medical concerns, including drug allergies and contraindications. (3) The need for information about past opioid addiction to be prominently displayed when a physician or medical professional is prescribing medication. (4) The need for a variety of medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, to have access to information described in this section when prescribing or dispensing opioid medication to ensure that the medication is medically appropriate given the history of addiction of the patient.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1557 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2017 Mr. Knight (for himself, Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Schiff , and Mr. Sherman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To withdraw certain lands in Los Angeles County, California, from entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Soledad Canyon Consistency Act . 2. Withdrawal of certain lands in Los Angeles County, California (a) Withdrawal from mineral entry Subject to valid existing rights, if any, the lands described in subsection (b) are withdrawn from— (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (b) Lands described (1) In general The lands referred to in subsection (a) consist of approximately 640.16 acres depicted as Soledad Canyon Sand & Gravel Mining Project Site on the Bureau of Land Management map entitled Soledad Canyon Map A and dated January 21, 2016. (2) Effect The map referred to in paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary of the Interior may correct minor errors in the map. (3) Availability The Secretary shall make the map referred to in paragraph (1) available in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1559 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2017 Mr. Sensenbrenner (for himself, Mr. Young of Alaska , Ms. Pingree , and Mr. Garamendi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2017 . 2. United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2651a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 63. United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (a) Establishment There is established within the Department of State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (referred to in this section as the Ambassador ), appointed in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Appointment The Ambassador shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (c) Duties (1) Diplomatic representation Subject to the direction of the President and the Secretary of State, the Ambassador is authorized to represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to Arctic affairs in— (A) contacts with foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations, and specialized agencies of the United Nations, the Arctic Council, and other international organizations of which the United States is a member; and (B) multilateral conferences and meetings relating to Arctic affairs. (2) Chair of the Arctic Council The Ambassador shall serve as the Chair of the Arctic Council when the United States holds the Chairmanship of the Arctic Council. (3) Policies and procedures The Ambassador shall coordinate United States Arctic policies. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1561 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2017 Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Soto , Ms. McCollum , and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control.

1. Prohibition on hiring freeze from affecting National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control The memorandum titled Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze published on January 23, 2017, or any other substantially similar memorandum, executive order, or other action by the President to prevent a department or agency of the Federal Government from filling vacant Federal civilian employee positions or creating new such positions, shall have no force or effect with respect to positions within— (1) the National Institutes of Health; and (2) the Centers for Disease Control.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1564 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2017 Mr. Bergman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 to specify the funding source for travel related to examinations by physicians not employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding medical disabilities of applicants for benefits under title 38, United States Code, to codify section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Beneficiary Travel Act of 2017 . 2. Specification of funding source; Codification of section 504 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (a) Funding clarification Section 504 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–275 ; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended, in subsection (d), by inserting and payments for related travel and incidental expenses under section 111 of title 38, United States Code, after under this section . (b) Codification of section 504 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (1) Codification Section 504 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–275 ; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note), as amended by subsection (a), is— (A) transferred to chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code; (B) inserted after section 5109B of such title; and (C) redesignated as section 5109C of such title. (2) Clerical amendments (A) Obsolete reporting provision Section 5109C of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended by striking subsection (e). (B) Table of sections The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5109B the following new item: 5109C. Pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations. . (C) Section heading typeface and typestyle Section 5109C of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended— (i) in the enumerator, by striking “ SEC. ” and inserting “ § ”; and (ii) in the section heading— (I) by striking the period at the end; and (II) by conforming the typeface and typestyle, including capitalization, to the typeface and typestyle as used in the section heading of section 1163 of such title.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1571 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2017 Ms. Herrera Beutler (for herself and Mr. Higgins of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To provide first responders with planning, training, and equipment capabilities for crude oil-by-rail and ethanol-by-rail derailment and incident response, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fire Department Proper Response and Equipment Prioritization Act . 2. Support for firefighters for crude oil-by-rail and ethanol-by-rail derailment and incident response Section 33(c) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 ( 15 U.S.C. 2229(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Priority The Administrator of FEMA shall, in carrying out this section, give high priority consideration to grants providing for planning, training, and equipment to firefighters for crude oil-by-rail and ethanol-by-rail derailment and incident response. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1577 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2017 Ms. McSally (for herself, Mr. Gosar , and Mr. Franks of Arizona ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To require the Secretary of the Interior submit a report to Congress evaluating the Capital Investment Strategy and its results, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Park Service Transparency and Accountability Act . 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) In fiscal years 2006 through 2015, the National Park Service allocated, on average, $1,160,000,000 annually to maintain assets. In fiscal year 2015, allocations to maintenance accounted for about one-third ($1,080,000,000) of the agency’s total funding of $3,300,000,000. The largest portion of maintenance funds in fiscal year 2015 was allocated to facility operations, which includes maintenance that is routine in nature, such as maintenance of trails. (2) The Park Service’s deferred maintenance—maintenance of its assets that was not performed when it should have been and was delayed for a future time—averaged $11,300,000,000 from fiscal years 2009 through 2015. Bridges, tunnels, and paved roadways consistently made up the largest share of the agency’s deferred maintenance, accounting for half of all deferred maintenance in fiscal year 2015. Older park units have the most deferred maintenance, totaling $10,500,000,000 in fiscal year 2015 in park units established more than 40 years ago. 3. Report To ensure that the elements of the National Park Service process for making asset maintenance decisions is achieving desired outcomes, not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing— (1) an evaluation of— (A) the National Park Service Capital Investment Strategy; and (B) the results of the National Park Service Capital Investment Strategy; (2) a determination of whether the National Park Service Capital Investment Strategy is achieving its intended outcomes; and (3) any changes to the National Park Service Capital Investment Strategy that the Secretary recommends to improve the outcomes of that strategy.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1581 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2017 Mr. Ruiz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to add access to telecommunications and information services in Indian country and areas with high populations of Indian people to the universal service principle relating to access to such services in rural, insular, and high cost areas.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tribal Digital Access Act of 2017 . 2. Universal service in Indian country and areas with high populations of Indian people Section 254(b)(3) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(b)(3) ) is amended by inserting and in Indian country (as defined in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code) and areas with high populations of Indian (as defined in section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (Chapter 576; 48 Stat. 988; 25 U.S.C. 5129 )) people after high cost areas .