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II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 472 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2017 Mr. Moran introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To lift the trade embargo on Cuba, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cuba Trade Act of 2017 . 2. Removal of provisions restricting trade with Cuba (a) Authority for Embargo (1) In general Section 620(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2370(a) ) is amended by striking (1) No assistance and all that follows through (2) Except and inserting Except . (2) Conforming amendment Section 1709 of the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 ( 22 U.S.C. 6008 ) is amended by striking section 620(a)(2) and inserting section 620(a) . (b) Cuban Democracy Act (1) In general The Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 ( 22 U.S.C. 6001 et seq.) is amended— (A) by striking section 1704 ( 22 U.S.C. 6003 ); (B) by striking section 1706 ( 22 U.S.C. 6005 ); and (C) by striking section 1708 ( 22 U.S.C. 6007 ). (2) Conforming amendment Paragraph (3) of section 204(b) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 ( 22 U.S.C. 6064(b) ) is amended to read as follows: (3) section 1705(d) of the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 ( 22 U.S.C. 6004(d) ); . (c) Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act The Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 ( 22 U.S.C. 6021 et seq.) is amended— (1) by striking section 102 ( 22 U.S.C. 6032 ); (2) by striking section 103 ( 22 U.S.C. 6033 ); and (3) in section 109(a) ( 22 U.S.C. 6039(a) ), by striking (including section 102 of this Act) . (d) Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 The Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7201 et seq.) is amended— (1) in section 906(a)(1) ( 22 U.S.C. 7205(a)(1) ), by striking Cuba, ; (2) by amending section 908 ( 22 U.S.C. 7207 ) to read as follows: 908. Prohibition on United States assistance and financing (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no United States Government assistance, including United States foreign assistance, United States export assistance, and any United States credit or guarantees shall be available for commercial exports to Iran, Libya, North Korea, or Sudan. (b) Prohibition on foreign assistance and financing of trade with Cuba Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States Government may not provide any foreign assistance to Cuba or any financial assistance, loan, loan guarantee, extension of credit, or other financing for exports to Cuba. (c) Waiver The President may waive the application of subsection (a) or (b) to the degree the President determines that it is in the national security interest of the United States to do so, or for humanitarian reasons. ; and (3) by striking section 909 ( 22 U.S.C. 7208 ).
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 474 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2017 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Blunt , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Scott , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Burr , Mr. Thune , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Boozman ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli citizens.

1. Limitation on assistance to the West Bank and Gaza Funds appropriated or otherwise made available for assistance under chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq.; relating to Economic Support Fund) and available for assistance for the West Bank and Gaza may only be made available for such purpose if the Secretary of State certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the Palestinian Authority— (1) is taking credible steps to end acts of violence against Israeli citizens that are perpetrated by individuals under its jurisdictional control; and (2) has terminated payments for acts of terrorism against Israeli citizens to any individual who has been imprisoned after being fairly tried and convicted for such acts of terrorism and to any individual who died committing such acts of terrorism, including to a family member of such individuals. 2. Definition In this Act, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 476 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2017 Mr. Rubio introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To exempt health insurance of residents of United States territories from the annual fee on health insurance providers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Territory Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2017 . 2. Health insurance of residents of United States territories exempt from annual fee on health insurance providers (a) In general Section 9010(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Exception for health insurance of residents of United States territories (A) In general Solely for purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term United States health risk shall not include the health risk of any individual who is a bona fide resident of Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands (as determined under section 937(a)). (B) Exception not to increase fee allocation The amount determined under paragraph (1)(B) shall be determined without regard to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. . (b) Reporting Section 9010(g)(1) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by inserting (and the amount of such net premiums to which subsection (b)(4)(A) applies) before the period at the end. (c) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall apply to calendar years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Transitional rule for reporting For purposes of applying the amendment made by subsection (a) with respect to the first calendar year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s designee) shall provide a method for covered entities to report the information described in the amendment made by subsection (b) for the calendar year which precedes such first calendar year.
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 479 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2017 Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Wicker , Mr. Cardin , and Ms. Collins ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive coinsurance under Medicare for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States. (2) In 2017, more than 135,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 50,000 Americans will die from it. (3) Approximately 60 percent of colorectal cancer cases and 70 percent of deaths occur in those aged 65 and older. (4) Colorectal cancer screening colonoscopy allows for the detection and removal of polyps, or abnormal growths, that could become cancerous, as well as for the early detection of colorectal cancer when treatment can be most effective. (5) Although colorectal cancer is largely preventable, one in three adults between the ages of 50 and 75 are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening. (6) Over 1,000 organizations have committed to eliminating colorectal cancer as a major public health problem and are working toward the shared goal of reaching 80 percent screened for colorectal cancer by 2018. (7) Colorectal cancer screening colonoscopy is a highly effective preventive service, and removing financial barriers can help to increase screening rates. 3. Waiving medicare coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests (a) In general Section 1833(a)(1)(Y) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(Y) ) is amended by inserting , including a colorectal cancer screening test (regardless of the code that is billed for the establishment of a diagnosis as a result of the test, or for the removal of tissue or other procedure that is furnished in connection with, as a result of, and in the same clinical encounter as the screening test), after section 1861(ddd)(3) . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 480 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2017 Mr. Portman (for himself and Mr. Udall ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To reauthorize the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp.

1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2017 . 2. Reauthorization Section 2(c)(2) of the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 2010 ( 39 U.S.C. 416 note) is amended by striking 6 years and inserting 10 years .
115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 484 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to terminate an exemption for companies located in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and any other possession of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2017 . 2. Termination of exemption (a) In general Section 6(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(a) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1); and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively. (b) Effective date and safe harbor (1) Effective date Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Safe harbor With respect to a company that is exempt under section 6(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(a)(1) ) on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, the amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Extension of safe harbor The Securities and Exchange Commission, by rule or regulation upon its own motion, or by order upon application, may conditionally or unconditionally, under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(c) ), further delay the effective date for a company described in paragraph (2) for a maximum of 3 years following the initial 3-year period if, before the end of the initial 3-year period, the Commission determines that such a rule, regulation, motion, or order is necessary or appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of investors.

Passed the Senate September 11, 2017. Secretary
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 484 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2017 Mr. Menendez (for himself and Mr. Hatch ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to terminate an exemption for companies located in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and any other possession of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2017 . 2. Termination of exemption (a) In general Section 6(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(a) ) is amended by striking paragraph (1). (b) Effective date and safe harbor (1) Effective date Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Safe harbor With respect to a company that is exempt under section 6(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(a)(1) ) on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, the amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Extension of safe harbor The Securities and Exchange Commission, by rule and regulation upon its own motion, or by order upon application, may conditionally or unconditionally, under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(c) ), further delay the effective date for a company described in paragraph (2) for a maximum of 3 years following the initial 3-year period if, before the end of the initial 3-year period, the Commission determines that such a rule, regulation, motion, or order is necessary or appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of investors.
II Calendar No. 14 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 484 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2017 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Hatch , Ms. Cortez Masto , and Mr. Rubio ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs March 13, 2017 Reported by Mr. Crapo , with amendments Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to terminate an exemption for companies located in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and any other possession of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2017 . 2. Termination of exemption (a) In general Section 6(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(a) ) is amended by striking paragraph (1). — (1) by striking paragraph (1); and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively. (b) Effective date and safe harbor (1) Effective date Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Safe harbor With respect to a company that is exempt under section 6(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(a)(1) ) on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, the amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Extension of safe harbor The Securities and Exchange Commission, by rule and or regulation upon its own motion, or by order upon application, may conditionally or unconditionally, under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(c) ), further delay the effective date for a company described in paragraph (2) for a maximum of 3 years following the initial 3-year period if, before the end of the initial 3-year period, the Commission determines that such a rule, regulation, motion, or order is necessary or appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of investors.

March 13, 2017 Reported with amendments
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 486 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2017 Mr. Casey (for himself, Mr. Portman , Mr. Coons , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Brown , Mr. Roberts , Ms. Stabenow , Mrs. Capito , Mrs. Gillibrand , and Mr. Blunt ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 . 2. Clarifying non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories Section 1834(a)(1)(F) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(a)(1)(F) ) is amended— (1) in clause (ii), by striking at the end and ; (2) in clause (iii), by striking at the end the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) in the case of covered items furnished on or after July 1, 2017, the Secretary shall not apply this subparagraph or any other provision of this title to use information from the competitive acquisition program to determine payment amounts for items excluded from such competitive acquisition program, including all complex rehabilitative manual and power wheelchairs classified by the Secretary as of January 1, 2015, and, without limitation, any wheelchair accessory, cushion, or back when furnished in connection with a complex rehabilitative manual or power wheelchair. .
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 487 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2017 Mr. Crapo (for himself, Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Cochran , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Gardner , Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Isakson , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Menendez , and Mr. Risch ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act . 2. Exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs (a) In general Paragraph (4) of section 108(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking or after such Act, , (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting , under section 1415A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3151a ), or under any other State loan repayment or loan forgiveness program that is intended to provide for increased access to veterinary services in such State. , and (3) by striking state in the heading and inserting other . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received by an individual in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.
115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 488 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To increase the threshold for disclosures required by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to compensatory benefit plans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Encouraging Employee Ownership Act . 2. Increased threshold for disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, so as to increase from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 the aggregate sales price or amount of securities sold during any consecutive 12-month period in excess of which the issuer is required under such section to deliver an additional disclosure to investors. The Commission shall index for inflation such aggregate sales price or amount every 5 years to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, rounding to the nearest $1,000,000.

Passed the Senate September 11, 2017. Secretary
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 488 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2017 Mr. Toomey (for himself and Mr. Warner ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To increase the threshold for disclosures required by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to compensatory benefit plans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Encouraging Employee Ownership Act . 2. Increased threshold for disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, so as to increase from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 the aggregate sales price or amount of securities sold during any consecutive 12-month period in excess of which the issuer is required under such section to deliver an additional disclosure to investors. The Commission shall index for inflation such aggregate sales price or amount every 5 years to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, rounding to the nearest $1,000,000.
II Calendar No. 15 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 488 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2017 Mr. Toomey (for himself, Mr. Warner , and Mr. Sasse ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs March 13, 2017 Reported by Mr. Crapo , without amendment A BILL To increase the threshold for disclosures required by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to compensatory benefit plans, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Encouraging Employee Ownership Act . 2. Increased threshold for disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, so as to increase from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 the aggregate sales price or amount of securities sold during any consecutive 12-month period in excess of which the issuer is required under such section to deliver an additional disclosure to investors. The Commission shall index for inflation such aggregate sales price or amount every 5 years to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, rounding to the nearest $1,000,000.

March 13, 2017 Reported without amendment
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 489 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2017 Mr. Portman (for himself, Mrs. Fischer , and Mr. Burr ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to participant votes on the suspension of benefits under multiemployer plans in critical and declining status.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pension Accountability Act . 2. Benefit suspensions for multiemployer plans in critical and declining status (a) ERISA amendments Section 305(e)(9)(H) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1085(e)(9)(H) ) is amended— (1) in clause (ii)— (A) by striking Except as provided in clause (v), the and inserting The ; and (B) by striking a majority of all participants and beneficiaries of the plan and inserting , of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan who cast a vote, a majority ; (2) by striking clause (v); (3) by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v); and (4) in clause (v), as so redesignated— (A) by striking (or following a determination under clause (v) that the plan is a systemically important plan) ; and (B) by striking (or, in the case of a suspension that goes into effect under clause (v), at a time sufficient to allow the implementation of the suspension prior to the end of the 90-day period described in clause (v)(I)) . (b) IRC amendments Section 432(e)(9)(H) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) in clause (ii)— (A) by striking Except as provided in clause (v), the and inserting The ; and (B) by striking a majority of all participants and beneficiaries of the plan and inserting , of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan who cast a vote, a majority ; (2) by striking clause (v); (3) by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v); and (4) in clause (v), as so redesignated— (A) by striking (or following a determination under clause (v) that the plan is a systemically important plan) ; and (B) by striking (or, in the case of a suspension that goes into effect under clause (v), at a time sufficient to allow the implementation of the suspension prior to the end of the 90-day period described in clause (v)(I)) . (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to any vote on the suspension of benefits under section 305(e)(9)(H) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1085(e)(9)(H) ) and section 432(e)(9)(H) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that occurs after the date of enactment of this Act.
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen S. 490 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.

1. Reinstatement and extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Gibson Dam (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12478–003, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of, and the procedures of the Commission under, that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of the project for not more than 3 consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the Commission. (b) Reinstatement of expired license (1) In general If the period required for the commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license effective as of that date of expiration. (2) Extension If the Commission reinstates the license under paragraph (1), the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of that expiration.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 490 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.

1. Reinstatement and extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Gibson Dam (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12478–003, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of, and the procedures of the Commission under, that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of the project for not more than 3 consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the Commission. (b) Reinstatement of expired license (1) In general If the period required for the commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license effective as of that date of expiration. (2) Extension If the Commission reinstates the license under paragraph (1), the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of that expiration.

Passed the Senate June 28, 2018. Secretary
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 490 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2017 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Tester , and Mr. Risch ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.

1. Reinstatement and extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Gibson Dam Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12478–003, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, after reasonable notice, and in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of, and the procedures of the Commission under, that section, reinstate the license and extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of the project for the 6-year period that begins on the date of enactment of this Act.
IC 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 490 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 3, 2018 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce AN ACT To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.

1. Reinstatement and extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Gibson Dam (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12478–003, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of, and the procedures of the Commission under, that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of the project for not more than 3 consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the Commission. (b) Reinstatement of expired license (1) In general If the period required for the commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license effective as of that date of expiration. (2) Extension If the Commission reinstates the license under paragraph (1), the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of that expiration.

Passed the Senate June 28, 2018. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
II Calendar No. 130 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 490 [Report No. 115–100] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2017 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Tester , and Mr. Risch ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources June 8, 2017 Reported by Ms. Murkowski , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.

1. Reinstatement and extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Gibson Dam Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12478–003, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, after reasonable notice, and in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of, and the procedures of the Commission under, that section, reinstate the license and extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of the project for the 6-year period that begins on the date of enactment of this Act.

1. Reinstatement and extension of time for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Gibson Dam (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12478–003, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of, and the procedures of the Commission under, that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of the project for not more than 3 consecutive 2-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the Commission. (b) Reinstatement of expired license (1) In general If the period required for the commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license effective as of that date of expiration. (2) Extension If the Commission reinstates the license under paragraph (1), the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of that expiration.

June 8, 2017 Reported with an amendment
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 491 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2017 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Risch , and Mr. Crapo ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam.

1. Extension of time for a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Clark Canyon Dam Notwithstanding the time period described in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12429, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section, reinstate the license and extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of project works for the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
II Calendar No. 131 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 491 [Report No. 115–101] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2017 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Risch , and Mr. Crapo ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources June 8, 2017 Reported by Ms. Murkowski , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam.

1. Extension of time for a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Clark Canyon Dam Notwithstanding the time period described in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12429, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice and in accordance with the procedures of the Commission under that section, reinstate the license and extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of project works for the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.

1. Extension of time for a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Clark Canyon Dam (a) In general Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 12429, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission ) may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of, and the procedures of the Commission under, that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of the project for not more than 6 years from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by the Commission. (b) Reinstatement of expired license (1) In general If the period required for the commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license effective as of that date of expiration. (2) Extension If the Commission reinstates the license under paragraph (1), the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of that expiration.

June 8, 2017 Reported with an amendment
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 492 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2017 Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Casey ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow members of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces to make elective deferrals on the basis of their service to the Ready Reserve and on the basis of their other employment.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act . 2. Elective deferrals by members of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces (a) In general Section 402(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (9) Elective deferrals by members of Ready Reserve (A) In general In the case of a qualified ready reservist (other than a specified Federal employee ready reservist) for any taxable year, the limitations of subparagraphs (A) and (C) of paragraph (1) shall be applied separately with respect to— (i) elective deferrals of such qualified ready reservist with respect to the Thrift Savings Fund (as defined in section 7701(j)), and (ii) any other elective deferrals of such qualified ready reservist. (B) Special rule for Federal employees in the Ready Reserve not eligible to make elective deferrals to a plan other than the Thrift Savings Plan In the case of a specified Federal employee ready reservist for any taxable year— (i) the applicable dollar amount in effect under paragraph (1)(B) for such taxable year shall be twice such amount (as determined without regard to this subclause), and (ii) for purposes of paragraph (1)(C), the applicable dollar amount under section 414(v)(2)(B)(i) (as otherwise determined for purposes of paragraph (1)(C)) shall be twice such amount (as determined without regard to this subclause). (C) Definitions For purposes of this paragraph— (i) Qualified ready reservist The term qualified ready reservist means any individual for any taxable year if such individual received compensation for service as a member of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component (as defined in section 101 of title 37, United States Code) during such taxable year. (ii) Specified Federal employee ready reservist The term specified Federal employee ready reservist means any individual for any taxable year if such individual— (I) is a qualified ready reservist for such taxable year, (II) would be eligible to make elective deferrals with respect to the Thrift Savings Fund (as defined in section 7701(j)) during such taxable year determined without regard to the service of such individual described in clause (i), and (III) is not eligible to make elective deferrals with respect to any plan other than such Thrift Savings Fund during such taxable year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen S. 496 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To repeal the rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform .

1. Repeal The rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform (81 Fed. Reg. 93448 (December 20, 2016)) shall have no force or effect, and any regulation revised by that rule shall be applied as if that rule had not been issued.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 496 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To repeal the rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform .

1. Repeal The rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform (81 Fed. Reg. 93448 (December 20, 2016)) shall have no force or effect, and any regulation revised by that rule shall be applied as if that rule had not been issued.

Passed the Senate March 8, 2017. Secretary
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 496 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2017 Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Durbin , Mr. Young , and Mrs. Capito ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To repeal the rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform .

1. Repeal The rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform (81 Fed. Reg. 93448 (December 20, 2016)) shall have no force or effect, and any regulation revised by that rule shall be applied as if that rule had not been issued.
IC 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 496 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2017 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure AN ACT To repeal the rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform .

1. Repeal The rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform (81 Fed. Reg. 93448 (December 20, 2016)) shall have no force or effect, and any regulation revised by that rule shall be applied as if that rule had not been issued.

Passed the Senate March 8, 2017. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 497 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2017 Ms. Cantwell (for herself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Brown , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Coons , Mr. Franken , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Ernst , Mr. Blunt , and Ms. Klobuchar ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lymphedema Treatment Act . 2. Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (a) In general Section 1861 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x ) is amended— (1) in subsection (n), in the first sentence, by inserting before the semicolon the following: and includes lymphedema compression treatment items (as defined in subsection (jjj)) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (jjj) Lymphedema compression treatment items The term lymphedema compression treatment items — (1) means, with respect to an individual, compression garments, devices, bandaging systems, components, and supplies— (A) that are primarily and customarily used in the medical treatment of lymphedema; (B) as prescribed by a physician (or a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or a clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in section 1861(aa)(5)) to the extent authorized under State law); and (C) which would not, other than under subsection (s)(6), be included as medical and other health services under this title; and (2) includes— (A) multilayer compression bandaging systems; (B) custom or standard fit gradient compression garments; (C) non-elastic and low-elastic compression garments and compression wraps and directional flow pads; and (D) any other compression garments, bandaging systems, devices, and aids determined by the Secretary to be effective in the prevention or treatment of lymphedema. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to lymphedema compression treatment items furnished on or after 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 504 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2017 Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Daines ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To permanently authorize the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the APEC Business Travel Cards Reauthorization Act of 2017 . 2. Permanent authorization Section 2(a) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 ( 8 U.S.C. 1185 note) is amended by striking During the 7-year period ending on September 30, 2018, the Secretary and inserting The Secretary .
II Calendar No. 190 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 504 [Report No. 115–140] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2017 Ms. Hirono (for herself, Mr. Daines , Ms. Klobuchar , and Mr. Gardner ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate August 1, 2017 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment A BILL To permanently authorize the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card Program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the APEC Business Travel Cards Reauthorization Act of 2017 . 2. Permanent authorization Section 2(a) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 ( 8 U.S.C. 1185 note) is amended by striking During the 7-year period ending on September 30, 2018, the Secretary and inserting The Secretary .

August 1, 2017 Reported without amendment