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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 841 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2017 Ms. Speier (for herself, Mr. Cohen , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Pingree , Ms. DeLauro , Ms. Shea-Porter , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Soto , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Takano , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Eshoo , and Mr. Ellison ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To prohibit the appropriation of funds to the Executive Office of the President until the restoration of the White House phone-in comment line.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Phone The White House Act . 2. Prohibition on funds No funds are authorized to be appropriated to the Executive Office of the President for any period during which a system is not in effect in which members of the public may submit comments to the Office by telephone.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 842 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2017 Ms. Stefanik (for herself, Mr. Messer , Mr. Welch , Mr. Tonko , and Mr. Young of Iowa ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To direct the Librarian of Congress to ensure that each version of a bill or resolution which is made available for viewing on the Congress.gov website is presented in a manner which permits the viewer to follow and track online, within the same document, any changes made from previous versions of the bill or resolution.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Establishing Digital Interactive Transparency Act or the EDIT Act . 2. Permitting viewers to track changes made to bills and resolutions made available on Congress.gov website (a) Requirements for website In the operation of the Congress.gov website, the Librarian of Congress shall ensure that each version of a bill or resolution which is made available for viewing on the website is presented in a manner which permits the viewer to follow and track online, within the same document, any changes made from previous versions of the bill or resolution. (b) Effective date This section shall take effect upon the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 847 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2017 Mr. Graves of Missouri introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To preserve the name of the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.

1. Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge (a) In general The wildlife refuge that is the subject of the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan , as approved on July 19, 2005, shall be known as the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge. (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the refuge referred to in subsection (a) is deemed to be a reference to the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge.
IB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 849 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act . 2. Repeal of the independent payment advisory board Effective as of the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ), sections 3403 and 10320 of such Act (including the amendments made by such sections) are repealed, and any provision of law amended by such sections is hereby restored as if such sections had not been enacted into law.

Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 849 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2017 Mr. Roe of Tennessee (for himself, Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Meehan , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Hurd , Mr. Bost , Mr. Abraham , Mr. King of Iowa , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Hensarling , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Marshall , and Mr. Allen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce , and Rules , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act of 2017 . 2. Repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board Effective as of the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ), sections 3403 and 10320 of such Act (including the amendments made by such sections) are repealed, and any provision of law amended by such sections is hereby restored as if such sections had not been enacted into law.
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 849 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 6, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance AN ACT To repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act . 2. Repeal of the independent payment advisory board Effective as of the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ), sections 3403 and 10320 of such Act (including the amendments made by such sections) are repealed, and any provision of law amended by such sections is hereby restored as if such sections had not been enacted into law.

Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 851 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2017 Mrs. Beatty (for herself, Mr. Stivers , Mr. Heck , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Cummings , and Mr. Meeks ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to discount FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial literacy housing counseling program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2017 . 2. Discount on mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete financial literacy housing counseling programs The second sentence of subparagraph (A) of section 203(c)(2) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1709(c)(2)(A) ) is amended by striking not exceed 2.75 percent of the amount of the original insured principal obligation of the mortgage and inserting be 25 basis points lower than the premium payment amount established by the Secretary under the first sentence of this subparagraph .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 853 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2017 Mrs. Black introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2017 . 2. Prohibition on abortion (a) Prohibition No Federal funds may be provided (directly or indirectly, including through contract or subcontract) to an entity unless the entity certifies that, during the period for which such funds are provided, the entity will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion. (b) Exception Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to an abortion where— (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or (2) a physician certifies that the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-threatening physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. (c) Hospitals Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to a hospital, so long as such hospital does not, during the period for which funds described in subsection (a) are provided to such hospital, provide funds to any non-hospital entity that performs an abortion (other than an abortion described in subsection (b)). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term entity means the entire legal entity, including any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such entity. (2) The term hospital has the meaning given to such term in section 1861(e) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(e) ).
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 855 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2017 Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mr. Cummings , Mr. Ellison , Ms. Jenkins of Kansas , Mr. Neal , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Lipinski , and Ms. Schakowsky ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the purchase of paper United States savings bonds with tax refunds.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Access to a Valuable Investment Needed to Generate Savings Act of 2017 or the SAVINGS Act . 2. Purchase paper United States savings bonds with tax refund Section 3106 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) The Secretary shall— (1) provide an option on the individual return of tax under subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to use a portion or all of a refund of overpayment of such tax to purchase United States savings bonds in paper form for the taxpayer or any individual designated by the taxpayer; or (2) provide an option on such return of tax that— (A) allows for the gifting of United States savings bonds to any individual designated by the taxpayer; and (B) serves the unbanked (within the meaning of section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1831z )) and individuals who lack access to the Internet. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 860 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2017 Mr. Duncan of Tennessee (for himself, Mr. Roe of Tennessee , and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program for States that provide flexibility in licensing for health care providers who offer services on a volunteer basis.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health for Each American Less fortunate Through Help from medical professionals In Every Rural and impoverished area Act of 2017 or the HEALTHIER Act of 2017 . 2. Grant program for States providing flexibility in licensing for health care providers who offer services on a volunteer basis (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish a two-year grant program under which the Secretary awards grants to States that adopt a volunteer health care provider law during the period of the grant program and to States that have adopted such a law before such period. (b) Volunteer health care provider law For purposes of this section, the term volunteer health care provider law means, a law of a State that permits a health care provider to provide health care services in such State (in this subsection referred to as the volunteer health care provider law State ), even though the provider is not licensed in such State to provide such services, if— (1) such services are offered and provided in the volunteer health care provider law State solely on a volunteer basis to rural or impoverished areas (as defined by such volunteer health care provider law State) that are located within such State; and (2) such provider has an active, unencumbered license to practice in another State and such services are within the scope of practice of such provider (as defined by such volunteer health care provider law State). (c) Administrative provisions (1) One-time grant A State shall be eligible for not more than one grant under this section. (2) Amount of grant The amount of a grant awarded a State under this section shall be $1,000,000. (d) Additional definitions For purposes of this section: (1) Volunteer basis The term volunteer basis means, with respect to health care services provided by a health care provider, that such services are provided by such provider— (A) on behalf of a nonprofit organization, such as a church or charity; (B) without receipt by such provider of compensation (other than reasonable reimbursement or allowance for expenses actually incurred) for providing such services; and (C) for a period not to exceed 7 consecutive days. (2) State The term State means any of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $56,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2019 to carry out this section.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 861 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2017 Mr. Gaetz (for himself, Mr. Massie , Mr. Palazzo , and Mr. Loudermilk ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture , Transportation and Infrastructure , and Science, Space, and Technology , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To terminate the Environmental Protection Agency.

1. Termination of the Environmental Protection Agency The Environmental Protection Agency shall terminate on December 31, 2018.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 862 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2017 Mr. Griffith (for himself, Mr. Guthrie , and Mrs. Blackburn ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to transition the Medicaid thresholds applied for determining acceptable provider taxes, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Tax Fairness Act of 2017 . 2. Transition of Medicaid thresholds applied for determining acceptable provider taxes Section 1903(w)(4)(C)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(w)(4)(C)(ii) ) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: and except that the following percentages shall be substituted for 6 percent each place it appears for portions of fiscal years occurring in the following years: (I) For 2018, 5.9 percent. (II) For 2019, 5.8 percent. (III) For 2020, 5.7 percent. (IV) For 2021, 5.6 percent. (V) For 2022 and each year thereafter, 5.5 percent. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 863 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To facilitate the addition of park administration at the Coltsville National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

1. Amendment to Coltsville National Historical Park donation site Section 3032(b)(2)(B) of Public Law 113–291 ( 16 U.S.C. 410qqq ) is amended by striking East Armory and inserting Colt Armory Complex .

Passed the House of Representatives February 27, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen H. R. 863 AN ACT To facilitate the addition of park administration at the Coltsville National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

1. Amendment to Coltsville National Historical Park donation site Section 3032(b)(2)(B) of Public Law 113–291 ( 16 U.S.C. 410qqq ) is amended by striking East Armory and inserting Colt Armory Complex .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 863 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2017 Mr. Larson of Connecticut introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To facilitate the addition of park administration at the Coltsville National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

1. Amendment to Coltsville National Historical Park donation site Section 3032(b)(2)(B) of Public Law 113–291 ( 16 U.S.C. 410qqq ) is amended by striking East Armory and inserting Colt Armory Complex .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 863 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To facilitate the addition of park administration at the Coltsville National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

1. Amendment to Coltsville National Historical Park donation site Section 3032(b)(2)(B) of Public Law 113–291 ( 16 U.S.C. 410qqq ) is amended by striking East Armory and inserting Colt Armory Complex .

Passed the House of Representatives February 27, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
II Calendar No. 88 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 863 [Report No. 115–70] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources May 16, 2017 Reported by Ms. Murkowski , without amendment AN ACT To facilitate the addition of park administration at the Coltsville National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

1. Amendment to Coltsville National Historical Park donation site Section 3032(b)(2)(B) of Public Law 113–291 ( 16 U.S.C. 410qqq ) is amended by striking East Armory and inserting Colt Armory Complex .

May 16, 2017 Reported without amendment
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 866 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2017 Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. McNerney , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Keating , Mr. Issa , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Cicilline , and Mr. Royce of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend the coverage of the Federal prohibition against stalking in order to provide protection to friends and co-workers, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanded Stalking Protections Act of 2017 . 2. Stalking (a) In general Section 2261A of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Whoever and inserting (a) In general .—Whoever ; (2) in paragraph (1)(A)(ii), by striking or ; (3) in paragraph (1)(A)(iii), by striking or after the semicolon; (4) by adding at the end of paragraph (1)(A) the following: (iv) a friend of that person; or (v) a co-worker of that person; or ; and (5) by adding at the end of the following: (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Co-worker The term co-worker means a person with whom one has a work relationship, without regard to any hierarchy within the organization. (2) Friend The term friend means a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, exclusive of intimate or family relations. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 2261A, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking or (iii) and inserting (iii), (iv), or (v) ; (2) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking or (iii) and inserting (iii), (iv), or (v) ; and (3) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking or (iii) and inserting (iii), (iv), or (v) .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 871 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2017 Mr. Smith of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Larson of Connecticut , and Mr. Royce of California ) 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 exempt premiums paid on non-cash-value property and casualty insurance from the taxes to enforce reporting on certain foreign accounts.

1. Exemption for premiums paid on non-cash-value property and casualty insurance from taxes to enforce reporting on certain foreign accounts (a) In general Section 1473(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D) and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) Exception for premiums paid on non-cash-value property and casualty insurance (i) In general Such term shall not include any premium paid for any insurance contract if— (I) such insurance contract does not have an aggregate cash value greater than zero, and (II) no portion of the reserves, unearned premiums, or unpaid losses, with respect to such contract are taken into account under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 816(a). (ii) Cash value The term cash value means any amount (determined without reduction for any charge or policy loan) that— (I) is payable under the contract to any person upon surrender, termination, cancellation, or withdrawal, or (II) can be borrowed by any person under, or with regard to, the contract (including by pledging as collateral). (iii) Exceptions Notwithstanding clause (ii), the term cash value shall not include any amount payable— (I) solely by reason of the death of an individual insured under a life insurance contract, (II) as a personal injury or sickness benefit or a benefit providing indemnification of an economic loss incurred upon the occurrence of the event insured against, (III) as a refund of a previously paid premium (less cost of insurance charges whether or not actually imposed) under an insurance contract (other than a life insurance contract) due to cancellation or termination of the contract, decrease in risk exposure during the effective period of the contract, or arising from the correction of a posting or similar error with regard to the premium for the contract, (IV) as a policyholder dividend (other than a termination dividend) provided that the dividend relates to an insurance contract under which the only benefits payable are described in subclause (II), or (V) as a return of an advance premium or premium deposit for an insurance contract for which the premium is payable at least annually if the amount of the advance premium or premium deposit does not exceed the next annual premium that will be payable under the contract. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 873 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act . 2. National global war on terrorism memorial (a) Authorization To establish commemorative work The Association may establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism. (b) Compliance with standards for Commemorative Works Act (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph 2, the establishment of the memorial under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act ). (2) Non-applicability Subsections (b) and (c) of section 8903 of title 40, United States Code, shall not apply to this Act. (c) Use of federal funds prohibited (1) In general Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial under this section. (2) Responsibility of association The Association shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the memorial. (d) Deposit of excess funds If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), or on expiration of the authority for the memorial under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the memorial, the Association shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Association The term Association means the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation, a corporation that is— (A) organized under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania; and (B) described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code. (2) District of Columbia and its environs The term District of Columbia and its environs has the meaning given that term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code. (3) Global War on Terrorism The term Global War on Terrorism means any contingency operation conducted by the Armed Forces in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, or other terrorist attack. (4) Memorial The term memorial means the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized to be established under section 2.

Passed the House of Representatives July 28, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen H. R. 873 AN ACT To authorize the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act . 2. National global war on terrorism memorial (a) Authorization To establish commemorative work The Association may establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism. (b) Compliance with standards for Commemorative Works Act (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph 2, the establishment of the memorial under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act ). (2) Non-applicability Subsections (b) and (c) of section 8903 of title 40, United States Code, shall not apply to this Act. (c) Use of federal funds prohibited (1) In general Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial under this section. (2) Responsibility of association The Association shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the memorial. (d) Deposit of excess funds If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), or on expiration of the authority for the memorial under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the memorial, the Association shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Association The term Association means the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation, a corporation that is— (A) organized under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania; and (B) described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code. (2) District of Columbia and its environs The term District of Columbia and its environs has the meaning given that term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code. (3) Global War on Terrorism The term Global War on Terrorism means any contingency operation conducted by the Armed Forces in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, or other terrorist attack. (4) Memorial The term memorial means the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized to be established under section 2.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 873 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2017 Mr. Gallagher (for himself and Mr. Moulton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act . 2. National global war on terrorism memorial (a) Authorization To establish commemorative work The Association may establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism. (b) Compliance with standards for Commemorative Works Act (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph 2, the establishment of the memorial under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act ). (2) Non-applicability Subsections (b) and (c) of section 8903 of title 40, United States Code, shall not apply to this Act. (c) Use of federal funds prohibited (1) In general Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial under this section. (2) Responsibility of association The Association shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the memorial. (d) Deposit of excess funds If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), or on expiration of the authority for the memorial under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the memorial, the Association shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Association The term Association means the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation, a corporation that is— (A) organized under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania; and (B) described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code. (2) District of Columbia and its environs The term District of Columbia and its environs has the meaning given that term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code. (3) Global War on Terrorism The term Global War on Terrorism means any contingency operation conducted by the Armed Forces in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, or other terrorist attack. (4) Memorial The term memorial means the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized to be established under section 2.
II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 873 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2017 Received AN ACT To authorize the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act . 2. National global war on terrorism memorial (a) Authorization To establish commemorative work The Association may establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism. (b) Compliance with standards for Commemorative Works Act (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph 2, the establishment of the memorial under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act ). (2) Non-applicability Subsections (b) and (c) of section 8903 of title 40, United States Code, shall not apply to this Act. (c) Use of federal funds prohibited (1) In general Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial under this section. (2) Responsibility of association The Association shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the memorial. (d) Deposit of excess funds If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), or on expiration of the authority for the memorial under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the memorial, the Association shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Association The term Association means the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation, a corporation that is— (A) organized under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania; and (B) described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code. (2) District of Columbia and its environs The term District of Columbia and its environs has the meaning given that term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code. (3) Global War on Terrorism The term Global War on Terrorism means any contingency operation conducted by the Armed Forces in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, or other terrorist attack. (4) Memorial The term memorial means the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized to be established under section 2.

Passed the House of Representatives July 28, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 874 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2017 Mr. Loebsack (for himself, Mr. Stivers , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Lewis of Georgia , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. LoBiondo , Mr. Himes , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Barletta , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. O'Rourke , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Thomas J. Rooney of Florida , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Olson , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Delaney , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Sablan , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Jones , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Denham , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Valadao , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Paulsen , Mrs. Radewagen , Mr. Vela , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. Soto , Ms. Gabbard , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Emmer , Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. Swalwell of California , and Mr. Katko ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain veterans receive in-patient psychiatric care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sgt. Brandon Ketchum Never Again Act . 2. Provision of in-patient psychiatric care for veterans (a) In general Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1720H the following new section: 1720I. Provision of in-patient psychiatric care (a) Requirement To furnish care Except as provided by subsection (b), upon the request of a covered veteran, the Secretary shall furnish, or continue to furnish, to the covered veteran in-patient psychiatric care at the facility of the Department that— (1) is closest to where the veteran resides; and (2) has the capacity and capability to provide such care. (b) Non-Department facilities (1) If the Secretary determines, on a case-by-case basis, that a facility of the Department does not have the capability or capacity to furnish in-patient psychiatric care to a covered veteran pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall furnish such care to such veteran at a non-Department facility. (2) For purposes of determining the rates of reimbursement for a non-Department facility that furnishes in-patient psychiatric care pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary shall treat such non-Department facility as a health care provider being reimbursed pursuant to section 101(d)(2) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ). (c) Covered veteran defined In this section, the term covered veteran means a veteran who is— (1) enrolled in the health care system established under section 1705(a) of this title; and (2) entitled to in-patient psychiatric care furnished by the Secretary under this chapter. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720H the following new item: 1720I. Provision of in-patient psychiatric care. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 877 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2017 Mr. Amodei (for himself, Mr. Abraham , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Thomas J. Rooney of Florida , Mr. Jones , Miss Rice of New York , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire , Mr. Heck , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Hill , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. LoBiondo , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Marino , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Kind , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Ross , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Wittman , Mrs. Roby , Mr. Pearce , and Mr. Wenstrup ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Monument Act . 2. Placement of monument honoring helicopter pilots and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era (a) In general Subject to the requirements of subsection (c), the Secretary of the Army shall place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring helicopter pilots and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era. (b) Design The monument placed under subsection (a) shall measure 4 feet in height, 5 feet in width, and 1 foot in depth, and shall be based on a design approved by the Secretary of the Army and the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. (c) Agreement for construction and maintenance The Secretary of the Army may only place a monument under subsection (a) if the Secretary enters into an agreement with the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association under which the Association agrees to pay all costs necessary for preparation of the site for the monument (including the activities authorized under subsection (d)(2)) and to construct, install, and maintain the monument, and to such other provisions as the Secretary may require. (d) Site and replacement of existing memorial (1) In general The monument described in subsection (a) shall be placed where the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association Memorial Tree stood on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Removal of existing memorial In placing the monument described in subsection (a) in the place specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of the Army may remove the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association Memorial Tree that was in such location on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 879 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2017 Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Ms. Esty ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require the Government Accountability Office to conduct periodic reviews of the flood insurance rates and flood insurance rate maps under the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Insurance Integrity Act of 2017 . 2. GAO reviews regarding flood insurance rates and rate maps (a) Periodic review of rate tables During the 6-month period that begins 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 4 years thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the rate tables established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the national flood insurance program under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4011 et seq.) and in effect at the time of such review, and shall make a determination of whether— (1) the chargeable premium rates for flood insurance coverage determined by such tables are actuarially sound, based on standard actuarial practices used in the private sector; and (2) such chargeable premium rates are sufficient to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the national flood insurance program. (b) Annual review of mapping process and rate maps During the 6-month period referred to in subsection (a) and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General, in consultation with the United States Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior, shall conduct a review of the process in effect at the time of such review for establishing and updating flood insurance rate maps under the national flood insurance program and shall make a determination of the degree of accuracy of such mapping process. (c) Reports For each review conducted pursuant to subsection (a) or (b), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Congress a report describing the results of the review and the determinations made pursuant to the review.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 884 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2017 Mr. Hill introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To clarify that volunteers at a children’s consignment event are not employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Children’s Consignment Event Recognition Act of 2017 . 2. Purpose The purpose of this Act is to ensure that individuals and families may pool their resources, time, efforts, and energies, with or without the assistance of a facilitator, to sell, purchase, and otherwise exchange children’s clothing, toys, bedding, furniture, and related accessories, and maternity clothing and accessories without fear that they will be deemed to be employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.). 3. Amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 Section 3(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking and (4) and inserting , (4), (5), and (6) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (6) (A) The term employee does not include— (i) individuals who volunteer their services before, during, or after a children’s consignment event with or without the assistance of a facilitator and— (I) provide not less than 15 items for sale at such children’s consignment event; and (II) receive a right to shop from the facilitator at such children’s consignment event before such event is open to the general public; or (ii) the spouse, children, spouses of children, grandchildren, parents, and parents of spouses of the individuals described in clause (i). (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term children’s consignment event means a sale or other event in which— (i) not less than 90 percent of the fair market value, in the aggregate, of the items offered for sale at such event are— (I) children’s or maternity items; and (II) resale items offered for sale on consignment by consignors; and (ii) such event is held in a single physical location and is open to the public for the sale of goods for 8 or fewer sale days within any 30-day period. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, the term facilitator means a person that organizes or hosts a children’s consignment event, or otherwise actively provides an opportunity for individuals described in subparagraph (A) to volunteer at a children’s consignment event. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 885 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2017 Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas (for himself and Mr. Larson of Connecticut ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To extend the waiver of limitations with respect to excluding from gross income amounts received by wrongfully incarcerated individuals.

1. Extension of waiver of limitations with respect to excluding from gross income amounts received by wrongfully incarcerated individuals (a) In general Section 304(d) of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 ( 26 U.S.C. 139F note) is amended by striking 1-year and inserting 2-year . (b) Technical correction Section 304(d) of such Act ( 26 U.S.C. 139F note) is amended by striking application of this Act and inserting application of this section . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 304 of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 886 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2017 Mr. Jones introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to permit dependents of retired members of the Armed Forces who reside in military housing to attend Department of Defense elementary and secondary schools.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Continuity of Education for Military Retired Dependents Act . 2. Education for dependents of certain retired members of the Armed Forces Section 2164(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by inserting , dependents of retirees, after dependents of members of the armed forces ; and (B) by inserting and the dependents of such retirees after such members of the armed forces ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) For purposes of this subsection, the term retiree means a member or former member of the armed forces who is entitled to retired or retainer pay under this title, or who, but for age, would be eligible for retired or retainer pay under chapter 1223 of this title. .