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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1177 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Poliquin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release on behalf of the United States the condition that certain lands conveyed to the City of Old Town, Maine, be used for a municipal airport, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act . 2. Release of reversionary interest (a) Release Notwithstanding section 32(c) of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1011(c) ), if the City of Old Town, Maine, makes a written request to the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary shall release, convey, and quitclaim, without monetary consideration, all rights, title, and interest of the United States in and to the lands specified in subsection (b). (b) Lands specified The lands subject to subsection (a) include only the lands— (1) conveyed by the United States to the City of Old Town, Maine, under section 32(c) of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1011(c) ) by the deed dated June 5, 1941; (2) proposed for conveyance by the City of Old Town, Maine, for the purpose of economic development; and (3) described in the written request submitted by the City of Old Town, Maine, to the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to subsection (a).
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1177 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release on behalf of the United States the condition that certain lands conveyed to the City of Old Town, Maine, be used for a municipal airport, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act . 2. Release of reversionary interest (a) Release Notwithstanding section 32(c) of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1011(c) ), if the City of Old Town, Maine, makes a written request to the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary shall release, convey, and quitclaim, without monetary consideration, all rights, title, and interest of the United States in and to the lands specified in subsection (b). (b) Lands specified The lands subject to subsection (a) include only the lands— (1) conveyed by the United States to the City of Old Town, Maine, under section 32(c) of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1011(c) ) by the deed dated June 5, 1941; (2) proposed for conveyance by the City of Old Town, Maine, for the purpose of economic development; and (3) described in the written request submitted by the City of Old Town, Maine, to the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to subsection (a).

Passed the House of Representatives May 17, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 77 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1177 [Report No. 115–124] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Poliquin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture May 16, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release on behalf of the United States the condition that certain lands conveyed to the City of Old Town, Maine, be used for a municipal airport, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act . 2. Release of reversionary interest (a) Release Notwithstanding section 32(c) of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1011(c) ), if the City of Old Town, Maine, makes a written request to the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary shall release, convey, and quitclaim, without monetary consideration, all rights, title, and interest of the United States in and to the lands specified in subsection (b). (b) Lands specified The lands subject to subsection (a) include only the lands— (1) conveyed by the United States to the City of Old Town, Maine, under section 32(c) of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1011(c) ) by the deed dated June 5, 1941; (2) proposed for conveyance by the City of Old Town, Maine, for the purpose of economic development; and (3) described in the written request submitted by the City of Old Town, Maine, to the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to subsection (a).

May 16, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1178 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Posey (for himself, Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. Hensarling , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Marchant , Mr. Gosar , and Mr. Babin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as— (1) the Security and Fairness Enhancement for America Act of 2017 ; or (2) the SAFE for America Act . 2. Elimination of diversity immigrant program (a) Worldwide level of diversity immigrants Section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by inserting and at the end of paragraph (1); (B) by striking ; and at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting a period; and (C) by striking paragraph (3); and (2) by striking subsection (e). (b) Allocation of diversity immigrant visas Section 203 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153 ) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (c); (2) in subsection (d), by striking (a), (b), or (c), and inserting (a) or (b), ; (3) in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); (4) in subsection (f), by striking (a), (b), or (c) and inserting (a) or (b) ; and (5) in subsection (g), by striking (a), (b), and (c) and inserting (a) and (b) . (c) Procedure for granting immigrant status Section 204 of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154 ) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (a)(1)(I); and (2) in subsection (e), by striking (a), (b), or (c) and inserting (a) or (b) . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2017.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1179 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Rice of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. Brat , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Allen , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Denham , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Perry , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Stewart , Ms. Granger , Mr. Biggs , and Mr. Abraham ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to citizen suits and the specification of disposal sites, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Discouraging Frivolous Lawsuits Act . 2. Citizen suits (a) Costs of litigation Section 505(d) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1365(d) ) is amended to read as follows: (d) The court, in issuing any final order in any action brought pursuant to this section, shall award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to the prevailing party. For purposes of this subsection, the prevailing party shall be considered to be the party, if any, that prevails on more than half of the claims at issue in the action. The court may, if a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction is sought, require the filing of a bond or equivalent security in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. . (b) Restriction on certain settlements Section 505(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1365(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Restriction on certain orders and settlements A Federal court may not order, or approve a settlement requiring, in an action brought pursuant to this section, a governmental entity to carry out, or otherwise provide for, compensatory mitigation with respect to a permit applied for by, or issued to, the entity under section 404 in excess of the requirements for such mitigation under parts 320, 323, 325, and 332 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, and part 230 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations. . 3. Specification of disposal sites (a) In general Section 404(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344(c) ) is repealed. (b) Conforming amendments Section 404(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344(b) ) is amended— (1) by striking Subject to subsection (c) of this section, each such disposal site and inserting Each such disposal site ; and (2) by striking the Administrator, in conjunction with . 4. Prohibition on excess mitigation Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (u) No governmental entity may carry out, or otherwise provide for, compensatory mitigation, with respect to a permit issued to the entity under this section, in excess of the requirements for such mitigation under parts 320, 323, 325, and 332 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, and part 230 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations. .
IB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1181 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act . 2. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes (a) In general Chapter 55 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 5501A the following new section: 5501B. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes Notwithstanding any determination made by the Secretary under section 5501A of this title, in any case arising out of the administration by the Secretary of laws and benefits under this title, a person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness shall not be considered adjudicated as a mental defective under subsection (d)(4) or (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18 without the order or finding of a judge, magistrate, or other judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5501A the following new item: 5501B. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes. .

Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1181 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Roe of Tennessee (for himself, Mr. Conaway , and Mr. Wenstrup ) 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 conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act . 2. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes (a) In general Chapter 55 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 5501A the following new section: 5501B. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes Notwithstanding any determination made by the Secretary under section 5501A of this title, in any case arising out of the administration by the Secretary of laws and benefits under this title, a person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness shall not be considered adjudicated as a mental defective under subsection (d)(4) or (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18 without the order or finding of a judge, magistrate, or other judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5501A the following new item: 5501B. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes. .
II Calendar No. 21 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1181 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 21, 2017 Received; read the first time March 22, 2017 Read the second time and placed on the calendar AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act . 2. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes (a) In general Chapter 55 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 5501A the following new section: 5501B. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes Notwithstanding any determination made by the Secretary under section 5501A of this title, in any case arising out of the administration by the Secretary of laws and benefits under this title, a person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness shall not be considered adjudicated as a mental defective under subsection (d)(4) or (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18 without the order or finding of a judge, magistrate, or other judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5501A the following new item: 5501B. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes. .

Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

March 22, 2017 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
IB Union Calendar No. 15 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1181 [Report No. 115–33] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Roe of Tennessee (for himself, Mr. Conaway , and Mr. Wenstrup ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs March 10, 2017 Additional sponsors: Mr. Dunn , Mr. Bilirakis , and Mr. Sessions March 10, 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 conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act . 2. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes (a) In general Chapter 55 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 5501A the following new section: 5501B. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes Notwithstanding any determination made by the Secretary under section 5501A of this title, in any case arising out of the administration by the Secretary of laws and benefits under this title, a person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness shall not be considered adjudicated as a mental defective under subsection (d)(4) or (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18 without the order or finding of a judge, magistrate, or other judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5501A the following new item: 5501B. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes. .

March 10, 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. 1193 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Trott 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 authorize institutions of higher education to provide additional loan counseling, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Financial Literacy to Financial Freedom Act . 2. Entrance counseling for borrowers Section 485(l) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1092(l) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Additional counseling In addition to the entrance counseling under paragraph (1), an eligible institution may require any borrower, at or prior to the time of a disbursement to the borrower of a loan made under part D (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student), to receive the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to such loan, or any other financial counseling, including financial literacy counseling. (4) Annual loan acceptance Prior to making the first disbursement of a loan made under part D (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan) to a borrower for an award year, an eligible institution, shall ensure that after receiving the applicable counseling under paragraph (2) or (3), the borrower accepts the loan for such award year by— (A) signing the master promissory note for the loan; (B) signing and returning to the institution a separate written statement that affirmatively states that the borrower accepts the loan; or (C) electronically signing an electronic version of the statement described in subparagraph (B). .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1195 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Zeldin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to permit striped bass fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone transit zone between Montauk, New York, and Point Judith, Rhode Island, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Fishing Access Act . 2. Fishing in Block Island Sound Transit Zone (a) In general The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, may issue regulations to permit and regulate Atlantic striped bass fishing in the Block Island Sound Transit Zone. (b) Block Island Sound Transit Zone defined In this section the term Block Island Sound transit zone means the area of the exclusive economic zone north of a line connecting Montauk Light, Montauk Point, New York, and Block Island Southeast Light, Block Island, Rhode Island; and west of a line connecting Point Judith Light, Point Judith, Rhode Island, and Block Island Southeast Light, Block Island, Rhode Island. (c) Savings clause Nothing in this section or the regulations issued under this section shall affect— (1) any permit that— (A) is issued under any other provision of law by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including a permit issued before the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) authorizes fishing in the Block Island Sound Transit Zone; or (2) any activity authorized by such a permit.
V 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1197 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mrs. Davis of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Beloved Jefeti.

1. Permanent resident status for Beloved Jefeti (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act , Beloved Jefeti 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 Beloved Jefeti enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), 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) 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 Beloved Jefeti, 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. (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Beloved Jefeti shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act .
V 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1198 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mrs. Davis of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Flavia Maboloc Cahoon.

1. Permanent resident status for Flavia Maboloc Cahoon (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201, and section 245(d), of the Immigration and Nationality Act , Flavia Maboloc Cahoon 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 Notwithstanding subsection (d) of section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, if Flavia Maboloc Cahoon enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c) of this Act, she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under such section 245 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 Flavia Maboloc Cahoon, 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. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Flavia Maboloc Cahoon shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act .
V 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1199 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Pascrell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister.

1. Permanent resident status for Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister 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 Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, or Sean Ryan McAllister enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (d), 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) Waiver of grounds for removal of, or denial of admission to, Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister (1) In general Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister may not be removed from the United States, or denied admission to the United States, by reason of any act of any of such individuals that is a ground for removal or denial of admission and 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 deportability, that has been entered against Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, or Sean Ryan McAllister by reason of any act 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 Malachy McAllister, Nicola McAllister, and Sean Ryan McAllister, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, 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.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1201 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equitable Access to Care and Health Act or the EACH Act . 2. Additional religious exemption from health coverage responsibility requirement (a) In general Section 5000A(d)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (A) Religious conscience exemptions (i) In general Such term shall not include any individual for any month if such individual has in effect an exemption under section 1311(d)(4)(H) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which certifies that— (I) such individual is a member of a recognized religious sect or division thereof which is described in section 1402(g)(1), and is adherent of established tenets or teachings of such sect or division as described in such section; or (II) such individual is a member of a religious sect or division thereof which is not described in section 1402(g)(1), who relies solely on a religious method of healing, and for whom the acceptance of medical health services would be inconsistent with the religious beliefs of the individual. (ii) Special rules (I) Medical health services defined For purposes of this subparagraph, the term medical health services does not include routine dental, vision and hearing services, midwifery services, vaccinations, necessary medical services provided to children, services required by law or by a third party, and such other services as the Secretary of Health and Human Services may provide in implementing section 1311(d)(4)(H) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (II) Attestation required Clause (i)(II) shall apply to an individual for months in a taxable year only if the information provided by the individual under section 1411(b)(5)(A) of such Act includes an attestation that the individual has not received medical health services during the preceding taxable year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018. (c) Construction Nothing in the amendment made by subsection (a) shall preempt any State law requiring the provision of medical treatment for children, especially those who are seriously ill.

Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1201 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2017 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself and Mr. Keating ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equitable Access to Care and Health Act or the EACH Act . 2. Additional religious exemption from health coverage responsibility requirement (a) In general Section 5000A(d)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (A) Religious conscience exemptions (i) In general Such term shall not include any individual for any month if such individual has in effect an exemption under section 1311(d)(4)(H) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which certifies that— (I) such individual is a member of a recognized religious sect or division thereof which is described in section 1402(g)(1), and is adherent of established tenets or teachings of such sect or division as described in such section; or (II) such individual is a member of a religious sect or division thereof which is not described in section 1402(g)(1), who relies solely on a religious method of healing, and for whom the acceptance of medical health services would be inconsistent with the religious beliefs of the individual. (ii) Special rules (I) Medical health services defined For purposes of this subparagraph, the term medical health services does not include routine dental, vision and hearing services, midwifery services, vaccinations, necessary medical services provided to children, services required by law or by a third party, and such other services as the Secretary of Health and Human Services may provide in implementing section 1311(d)(4)(H) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (II) Attestation required Clause (i)(II) shall apply to an individual for months in a taxable year only if the information provided by the individual under section 1411(b)(5)(A) of such Act includes an attestation that the individual has not received medical health services during the preceding taxable year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. (c) Construction Nothing in the amendment made by subsection (a) shall preempt any State law requiring the provision of medical treatment for children, especially those who are seriously ill.
II Calendar No. 529 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1201 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2018 Received; read the first time July 26, 2018 Read the second time and placed on the calendar AN ACT To amend section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equitable Access to Care and Health Act or the EACH Act . 2. Additional religious exemption from health coverage responsibility requirement (a) In general Section 5000A(d)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (A) Religious conscience exemptions (i) In general Such term shall not include any individual for any month if such individual has in effect an exemption under section 1311(d)(4)(H) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which certifies that— (I) such individual is a member of a recognized religious sect or division thereof which is described in section 1402(g)(1), and is adherent of established tenets or teachings of such sect or division as described in such section; or (II) such individual is a member of a religious sect or division thereof which is not described in section 1402(g)(1), who relies solely on a religious method of healing, and for whom the acceptance of medical health services would be inconsistent with the religious beliefs of the individual. (ii) Special rules (I) Medical health services defined For purposes of this subparagraph, the term medical health services does not include routine dental, vision and hearing services, midwifery services, vaccinations, necessary medical services provided to children, services required by law or by a third party, and such other services as the Secretary of Health and Human Services may provide in implementing section 1311(d)(4)(H) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (II) Attestation required Clause (i)(II) shall apply to an individual for months in a taxable year only if the information provided by the individual under section 1411(b)(5)(A) of such Act includes an attestation that the individual has not received medical health services during the preceding taxable year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018. (c) Construction Nothing in the amendment made by subsection (a) shall preempt any State law requiring the provision of medical treatment for children, especially those who are seriously ill.

Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

July 26, 2018 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1204 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2017 Mr. Stivers (for himself, Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mrs. Blackburn , Ms. Pingree , Mrs. Comstock , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Tiberi , Mr. DeFazio , Ms. Sinema , and Mrs. Bustos ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the opportunity for responsible health savings to all American families.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2017 . 2. Expandable health flexible spending arrangements (a) Expansion of annual maximum (1) In general Paragraph (1) of section 125(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (A) by striking $2,500 and inserting $5,000, with an additional $500 per each additional employee dependent above two dependents , and (B) by inserting at the end the following: An additional employee dependent may not be taken into account under the preceding sentence for any taxable year if such additional employee dependent has been taken into account by another person under such sentence for such taxable year. . (2) Adjustment for inflation Paragraph (2) of section 125(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (A) by striking December 31, 2013 and inserting December 31, 2017 , (B) by striking the dollar amount and inserting each of the dollar amounts , and (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking calendar year 2012 and inserting calendar year 2016 . (b) Carryforward of unused benefits Section 125(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Carryforward of unused benefits (A) In general A plan or arrangement may permit a participant in a health flexible spending arrangement to elect to carry forward any aggregate unused balances in the participant’s accounts under such arrangement as of the close of any year to the succeeding year. Such carryforward shall be treated as having occurred within 30 days of the close of the year. (B) Limitation The amount which a participant may elect to carry forward under subparagraph (A) from any year shall be any aggregate unused balances in the participant’s account at the close of any year. (C) Exclusion from gross income No amount shall be included in gross income under this chapter by reason of any carryforward under this paragraph. (D) Coordination limits The maximum amount which may be contributed to a health flexible spending arrangement for any year to which an unused amount is carried under this paragraph shall not be reduced by such unused amount. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 125(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Limitation on flexible spending arrangements in the heading and inserting Special rules for health flexible spending arrangements . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1206 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2017 Mr. Messer (for himself, Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Walker , Mr. Yarmuth , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Rush , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Heck , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Delaney , Mr. Cicilline , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Byrne , Mr. LoBiondo , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Katko , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Wittman , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Meehan , Mr. Issa , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Faso , and Mr. Franks of Arizona ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2017 . 2. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning (a) In general Chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3315A the following new section: 3315B. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning (a) In general An individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter shall also be entitled to educational assistance for the application fee required to apply to an approved program of education at an institution of higher learning. (b) Amount The total amount of educational assistance payable under this chapter to an individual for applications described in subsection (a) is the lesser of— (1) the total application fees charged to the individual by the institutions of higher learning; or (2) $750. (c) Charge against entitlement The number of months (and any fraction thereof) of entitlement charged an individual under this chapter for an application described in subsection (a) shall be determined at the rate of one month for each amount that equals the amount determined under section 3315A(c)(2) of this title. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3315A the following new item: 3315B. Costs of applying to institution of higher learning. .
115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R. 1207 In the Senate of the United States, March 7, 2018. Amendment:

That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 1207) entitled An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the Tilden Veterans Post Office . , do pass with the following On page 2, line 1, strike SPECIALIST .

Secretary
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1207 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the Tilden Veterans Post Office .

1. Specialist Tilden Veterans Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Tilden Veterans Post Office . (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 Tilden Veterans Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives November 15, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen H. R. 1207 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the Tilden Veterans Post Office .

1. Tilden Veterans Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Tilden Veterans Post Office . (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 Tilden Veterans Post Office .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1207 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2017 Mr. Cuellar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the Tilden Veterans Post Office .

1. Specialist Tilden Veterans Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Tilden Veterans Post Office . (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 Tilden Veterans Post Office .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1207 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the Tilden Veterans Post Office .

1. Specialist Tilden Veterans Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Tilden Veterans Post Office . (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 Tilden Veterans Post Office .

Passed the House of Representatives November 15, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
II Calendar No. 334 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1207 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs February 15, 2018 Reported by Mr. Johnson , with an amendment Omit the part struck through AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the Tilden Veterans Post Office .

1. Specialist Tilden Veterans Post Office (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Tilden Veterans Post Office . (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 Tilden Veterans Post Office .

February 15, 2018 Reported with an amendment
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1208 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9155 Schaefer Road, Converse, Texas, as the Converse Veterans Post Office Building .

1. Converse Veterans Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9155 Schaefer Road, Converse, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Converse Veterans 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 Converse Veterans Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen H. R. 1208 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9155 Schaefer Road, Converse, Texas, as the Converse Veterans Post Office Building .

1. Converse Veterans Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9155 Schaefer Road, Converse, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Converse Veterans 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 Converse Veterans Post Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1208 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2017 Mr. Cuellar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9155 Schaefer Road, Converse, Texas, as the Converse Veterans Post Office Building .

1. Converse Veterans Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9155 Schaefer Road, Converse, Texas, shall be known and designated as the Converse Veterans 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 Converse Veterans Post Office Building .