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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 249 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Mr. Babin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit United States voluntary contributions to the regular budget of the United Nations or any United Nations agency, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defunding United Nations Act of 2017 . 2. Prohibition on United States voluntary contributions to the United Nations and United Nations agencies (a) In general No funds made available to any Federal department or agency may be used to make United States voluntary contributions to the regular budget of the United Nations or any United Nations agency. (b) Effective date Subsection (a) applies with respect to funds made available for fiscal year 2017 and subsequent fiscal years.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 254 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. Scott of Virginia , Ms. Lee , Ms. DeLauro , and Mr. Richmond ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To reinstate Federal Pell Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2017 or the REAL Act of 2017 . 2. Reinstatement of Federal pell grant eligibility Section 401(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a(b) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (6) and redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (6); and (2) in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), by striking (7)(B) and inserting (6)(B) . 3. Effective date The amendments made by section 2 shall be effective for academic year 2017–2018 and succeeding academic years.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 255 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the National Science Foundation to support entrepreneurial programs for women.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) women make up almost 50 percent of the workforce, but less than 25 percent of the workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions; (2) women are less likely to focus on the STEM disciplines in undergraduate and graduate study; (3) only 26 percent of women who do attain degrees in STEM fields work in STEM jobs; (4) there is an increasing demand for individuals with STEM degrees to extend their focus beyond the laboratory so they can be leaders in discovery commercialization; (5) studies have shown that technology and commercialization ventures are successful when women are in top management positions; and (6) the National Science Foundation’s mission includes supporting women in STEM disciplines. 3. Supporting women’s entrepreneurial programs Section 33 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1885a ) is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of paragraph (10); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (11) and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) encourage its entrepreneurial programs to recruit and support women to extend their focus beyond the laboratory and into the commercial world. .

Passed the House of Representatives January 10, 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. 255 AN ACT To authorize the National Science Foundation to support entrepreneurial programs for women.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) women make up almost 50 percent of the workforce, but less than 25 percent of the workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions; (2) women are less likely to focus on the STEM disciplines in undergraduate and graduate study; (3) only 26 percent of women who do attain degrees in STEM fields work in STEM jobs; (4) there is an increasing demand for individuals with STEM degrees to extend their focus beyond the laboratory so they can be leaders in discovery commercialization; (5) studies have shown that technology and commercialization ventures are successful when women are in top management positions; and (6) the National Science Foundation’s mission includes supporting women in STEM disciplines. 3. Supporting women’s entrepreneurial programs Section 33 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1885a ) is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of paragraph (10); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (11) and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) encourage its entrepreneurial programs to recruit and support women to extend their focus beyond the laboratory and into the commercial world. .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 255 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Ms. Esty (for herself, Mrs. Comstock , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , and Mr. Smith of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To authorize the National Science Foundation to support entrepreneurial programs for women.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) women make up almost 50 percent of the workforce, but less than 25 percent of the workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions; (2) women are less likely to focus on the STEM disciplines in undergraduate and graduate study; (3) only 26 percent of women who do attain degrees in STEM fields work in STEM jobs; (4) there is an increasing demand for individuals with STEM degrees to extend their focus beyond the laboratory so they can be leaders in discovery commercialization; (5) studies have shown that technology and commercialization ventures are successful when women are in top management positions; and (6) the National Science Foundation’s mission includes supporting women in STEM disciplines. 3. Supporting women’s entrepreneurial programs Section 33 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1885a ) is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of paragraph (10); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (11) and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) encourage its entrepreneurial programs to recruit and support women to extend their focus beyond the laboratory and into the commercial world. .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 255 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 11, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To authorize the National Science Foundation to support entrepreneurial programs for women.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) women make up almost 50 percent of the workforce, but less than 25 percent of the workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions; (2) women are less likely to focus on the STEM disciplines in undergraduate and graduate study; (3) only 26 percent of women who do attain degrees in STEM fields work in STEM jobs; (4) there is an increasing demand for individuals with STEM degrees to extend their focus beyond the laboratory so they can be leaders in discovery commercialization; (5) studies have shown that technology and commercialization ventures are successful when women are in top management positions; and (6) the National Science Foundation’s mission includes supporting women in STEM disciplines. 3. Supporting women’s entrepreneurial programs Section 33 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1885a ) is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of paragraph (10); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (11) and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) encourage its entrepreneurial programs to recruit and support women to extend their focus beyond the laboratory and into the commercial world. .

Passed the House of Representatives January 10, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
II Calendar No. 5 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 255 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 11, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation February 1, 2017 Reported by Mr. Thune , without amendment AN ACT To authorize the National Science Foundation to support entrepreneurial programs for women.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) women make up almost 50 percent of the workforce, but less than 25 percent of the workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions; (2) women are less likely to focus on the STEM disciplines in undergraduate and graduate study; (3) only 26 percent of women who do attain degrees in STEM fields work in STEM jobs; (4) there is an increasing demand for individuals with STEM degrees to extend their focus beyond the laboratory so they can be leaders in discovery commercialization; (5) studies have shown that technology and commercialization ventures are successful when women are in top management positions; and (6) the National Science Foundation’s mission includes supporting women in STEM disciplines. 3. Supporting women’s entrepreneurial programs Section 33 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1885a ) is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of paragraph (10); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (11) and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) encourage its entrepreneurial programs to recruit and support women to extend their focus beyond the laboratory and into the commercial world. .

February 1, 2017 Reported without amendment
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 256 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Mr. Farenthold introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the armed forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act . 2. Receipt of firearm or ammunition by spouse of member of the armed forces at a duty station of the member outside the United States Section 925(a)(3) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting or to the spouse of such a member before or to ; (2) by striking members, and inserting members and spouses, ; (3) by striking members or and inserting members, spouses, or ; and (4) by striking member or and inserting member, spouse, or . 3. Residency of spouses of members of the armed forces to be determined on the same basis as the residency of such members for purposes of Federal firearms laws Section 921(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) For purposes of this chapter, a member of the Armed Forces on active duty, or a spouse of such a member, is a resident of— (1) the State in which the member or spouse maintains legal residence; (2) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and (3) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member. . 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to conduct engaged in after the 6-month period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 259 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Miss González-Colón of Puerto Rico introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prevent the territories of the United States from losing current Medicaid funding.

1. Section 1202 of Public Law 111–152 , 124 Stat. 1056, is amended by adding a new subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) Years after 2017 For fiscal years 2018, 2019, and each subsequent year, the Secretary shall allocate to each territory an amount that is not less than the amount provided the territory in 2017 under subsections (a) and (b) of this section. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 261 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Miss González-Colón of Puerto Rico introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply deemed enrollment to residents of Puerto Rico.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Puerto Rico Medicare Part B Equality Act . 2. Application of part B deemed enrollment process to residents of Puerto Rico; special enrollment period and limit on late enrollment penalties (a) Application of part B deemed enrollment process to residents of Puerto Rico Section 1837(f)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395p(f)(3) ) is amended by striking , exclusive of Puerto Rico . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals whose initial enrollment period under section 1837(d) of the Social Security Act begins on or after the first day of the effective month, specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 1839(j)(1)(C) of such Act, as added by subsection (c)(2).
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 264 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Mr. Lamborn (for himself and Mr. Franks of Arizona ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the use of funds for assessed or voluntary contributions to the United Nations until the submission of certain reports on such funding, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United Nations Review and Accounting Act . 2. Prohibition on funding (a) In general No funds may be obligated, expended, or transferred, directly or indirectly, for assessed or voluntary contributions to the United Nations (or to any body, organization, entity, association, fund, program, or agency affiliated with the United Nations) until 180 days after the date on which all of the reports described in subsection (b) have been submitted. (b) Reports described The reports described in this subsection are the following: (1) The first report required under section 306 of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–323 ). (2) The first report required under section 312 of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–323 ). (3) The report required under section 313 of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–323 ).
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 266 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Mr. Lewis of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that COPS grant funds may be used to hire and train new, additional career law enforcement officers who are residents of the communities they serve, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Inclusion Act of 2016 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Census Bureau, which together provide detail on the racial composition of government workers in large American cities, in about two-thirds of the United States cities with the largest police forces, the majority of police officers commute to work from outside the city in which they work. (2) When officers live in the cities in which they work, it may reduce the carbon footprint by employees in their journey to work, foster more employee concern in the affairs of their city, ensure manpower will be available in case of emergencies, generate additional tax revenue for the city, and cut down on absenteeism and tardiness. (3) According to the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, recommendation 1.8 reads law enforcement agencies should strive to create a workforce that contains a broad range of diversity including race, gender, language, life experience, and cultural background to improve understanding and effectiveness in dealing with all communities. . (4) Additionally, the Fairness and Effectiveness in Policing: The Evidence states A critical factor in managing bias is seeking candidates who are likely to police in an unbiased manner. Since people are less likely to have biases against groups with which they have had positive experiences, police departments should seek candidates who have had positive interactions with people of various cultures and backgrounds. . 3. Use of COPS grant funds to hire law enforcement officers who are residents of the communities they serve Section 1701(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796dd(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (17), by striking and at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (18) as paragraph (20); (3) in paragraph (20), as so redesignated, by striking (17) and inserting (19) ; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (17) the following: (18) to recruit, hire, promote, retain, develop, and train new, additional career law enforcement officers who are residents of the communities they serve; (19) to develop and publicly report strategies and timelines to recruit, hire, promote, retain, develop, and train a diverse and inclusive law enforcement workforce, consistent with merit system principles and applicable law; and .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 267 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To redesignate the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017 . 2. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park The Act entitled An Act to establish the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes ( Public Law 96–428 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a) of the first section, by striking the map entitled Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site Boundary Map , number 489/80,013B, and dated September 1992 and inserting the map entitled Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Revision , numbered 489/128,786 and dated June 2015 ; (2) by striking Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site each place it appears and inserting Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park ; (3) by striking national historic site each place it appears and inserting national historical park ; and (4) by striking historic site each place it appears and inserting historical park . 3. References Any reference in a law (other than this Act), map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site shall be deemed to be a reference to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park .

Passed the House of Representatives March 15, 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. 267 AN ACT To redesignate the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017 . 2. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park The Act entitled An Act to establish the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes ( Public Law 96–428 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a) of the first section, by striking the map entitled Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site Boundary Map , number 489/80,013B, and dated September 1992 and inserting the map entitled Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Revision , numbered 489/128,786 and dated June 2015 ; (2) by striking Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site each place it appears and inserting Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park ; (3) by striking national historic site each place it appears and inserting national historical park ; and (4) by striking historic site each place it appears and inserting historical park . 3. References Any reference in a law (other than this Act), map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site shall be deemed to be a reference to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 267 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Mr. Lewis of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To redesignate the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017 . 2. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park The Act entitled An Act to establish the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes ( Public Law 96–428 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a) of the first section, by striking the map entitled Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site , numbered 489/80,013B, and dated September 1992 and inserting the map entitled Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Revision , numbered 489/128,786 and dated June 2015 ; (2) by striking Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site each place it appears and inserting Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park ; (3) by striking national historic site each place it appears and inserting national historical park ; and (4) by striking historic site each place it appears and inserting historical park . 3. References Any reference in a law (other than this Act), map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site shall be deemed to be a reference to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 267 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 21, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To redesignate the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017 . 2. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park The Act entitled An Act to establish the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes ( Public Law 96–428 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a) of the first section, by striking the map entitled Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site Boundary Map , number 489/80,013B, and dated September 1992 and inserting the map entitled Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Revision , numbered 489/128,786 and dated June 2015 ; (2) by striking Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site each place it appears and inserting Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park ; (3) by striking national historic site each place it appears and inserting national historical park ; and (4) by striking historic site each place it appears and inserting historical park . 3. References Any reference in a law (other than this Act), map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site shall be deemed to be a reference to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park .

Passed the House of Representatives March 15, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
II Calendar No. 62 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 267 [Report No. 115–49] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 21, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources May 9, 2017 Reported by Ms. Murkowski , without amendment AN ACT To redesignate the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017 . 2. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park The Act entitled An Act to establish the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes ( Public Law 96–428 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a) of the first section, by striking the map entitled Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site Boundary Map , number 489/80,013B, and dated September 1992 and inserting the map entitled Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Revision , numbered 489/128,786 and dated June 2015 ; (2) by striking Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site each place it appears and inserting Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park ; (3) by striking national historic site each place it appears and inserting national historical park ; and (4) by striking historic site each place it appears and inserting historical park . 3. References Any reference in a law (other than this Act), map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site shall be deemed to be a reference to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park .

May 9, 2017 Reported without amendment
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 268 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Mr. Lewis of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to permit the construction of certain noise barriers with funds from the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Neighborhood Noise Barriers Act of 2017 . 2. Permitting use of Highway Trust Fund for construction of certain noise barriers Section 339(b)(1) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 ( 23 U.S.C. 109 note) is amended to read as follows: (1) General rule No funds made available out of the Highway Trust Fund may be used to construct a Type II noise barrier (as defined by section 772.5(i) of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations) pursuant to subsections (h) and (i) of section 109 of title 23, United States Code, unless— (A) such a barrier is part of a project approved by the Secretary before November 28, 1995; or (B) such a barrier separates a highway or other noise corridor from a group of structures of which the majority of those closest to the highway or noise corridor— (i) are residential in nature; and (ii) either— (I) were constructed before the construction or most recent widening of the highway or noise corridor; or (II) are at least 10 years old. . 3. Eligibility for surface transportation block grant funds Section 133 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b) by adding at the end the following: (16) Planning, design, or construction of a Type II noise barrier (as described in section 772.5 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations). ; and (2) in subsection (c)(2) by inserting and paragraph (16) after (11) .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 270 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Mr. Lewis of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide support to environmental justice communities and environmental justice projects.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Environmental Justice Act of 2017 . 2. Purpose The purpose of this Act is— (1) to ensure that environmental justice communities have the opportunity to participate in developing solutions to environmental blight and health-related problems and to actively participate in developing solutions for their community; (2) to promote the development and maintenance of parks and green open spaces in environmental justice communities; and (3) to encourage not-for-profit organizations, colleges, and universities to assist in environmental justice projects through tax credit incentives. 3. Credit against employment taxes for certain expenses relating to environmental justice communities and environmental justice projects (a) In general Section 3111 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Environmental justice (1) Allowance of credit There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by subsection (a) on wages paid with respect to employment of all employees of the eligible organization during the calendar year an amount equal to 40 percent of the amount of qualified expenditures of an eligible organization. (2) Limitation The amount allowed as a credit for a calendar year shall not exceed $10,000. (3) Qualified expenditures For purposes of paragraph (1)— (A) In general The term qualified expenditures means amounts paid or incurred by an eligible organization to provide support to environmental justice communities or environmental justice projects. (B) Environmental justice community The term environmental justice community means a community with significant representation of racial or ethnic minorities or low-income populations that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing, a significant or disproportionate burden of environmental stressors, risks, adverse human health effects, or environmental effects. (C) Environmental justice project The term environmental justice project means— (i) assistance with competitive grant writing, (ii) legal aide to advocate for affected communities, (iii) community organizing, (iv) advocacy at public forums, (v) research and human health monitoring, (vi) promotion and development of green space in urban communities, (vii) encouraging public-private partnerships, and (viii) any other project or activity designated by the Secretary. (4) Eligible organization For purposes of this subsection, the term eligible organization means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt from taxation under section 501(a). (5) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary to carry out this subsection. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to periods after December 31, 2016.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 276 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure reliable air service in American Samoa.

1. Reliable air service in American samoa Section 40109(g) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: (C) review the exemption at least every 30 days (or, in the case of exemptions that are necessary to provide and sustain air transportation in American Samoa between the islands of Tutuila and Manu’a, at least every 180 days), to ensure that the unusual circumstances that established the need for the exemption still exist. ; and (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: (3) Renewal of exemptions (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary may renew an exemption (including renewals) under this subsection for not more than 30 days. (B) Exception An exemption that is necessary to provide and sustain air transportation in American Samoa between the islands of Tutuila and Manu’a, may be renewed for not more than 180 days. (4) Continuation of exemptions An exemption may continue for not more than 5 days after the unusual circumstances that established the need for the exemption cease. .

Passed the House of Representatives January 31, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 276 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Mrs. Radewagen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure reliable air service in American Samoa.

1. Reliable air service in American samoa Section 40109(g) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: (C) review the exemption at least every 30 days (or, in the case of exemptions that are necessary to provide and sustain air transportation in American Samoa between the islands of Tutuila and Manu‘a, at least every 180 days), to ensure that the unusual circumstances that established the need for the exemption still exist. ; and (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: (3) Renewal of exemptions (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary may renew an exemption (including renewals) under this subsection for not more than 30 days. (B) Exception An exemption that is necessary to provide and sustain air transportation in American Samoa between the islands of Tutuila and Manu‘a, may be renewed for not more than 180 days. (4) Continuation of exemptions An exemption may continue for not more than 5 days after the unusual circumstances that established the need for the exemption cease. .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 276 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 1, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure reliable air service in American Samoa.

1. Reliable air service in American samoa Section 40109(g) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: (C) review the exemption at least every 30 days (or, in the case of exemptions that are necessary to provide and sustain air transportation in American Samoa between the islands of Tutuila and Manu’a, at least every 180 days), to ensure that the unusual circumstances that established the need for the exemption still exist. ; and (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: (3) Renewal of exemptions (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary may renew an exemption (including renewals) under this subsection for not more than 30 days. (B) Exception An exemption that is necessary to provide and sustain air transportation in American Samoa between the islands of Tutuila and Manu’a, may be renewed for not more than 180 days. (4) Continuation of exemptions An exemption may continue for not more than 5 days after the unusual circumstances that established the need for the exemption cease. .

Passed the House of Representatives January 31, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 278 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Mr. Ross introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To amend the Illegal Immigration and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to complete the required 700-mile southwest border fencing by December 31, 2016, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as Finish the Fence Act of 2017 . 2. Fencing along and operational control of the southwest border (a) Fencing Paragraph (1) of section 102(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1103 note) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting , not later than December 31, 2017, before construct ; (2) by striking subparagraph (B); and (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively. (b) Operational control Subsection (a) of section 2 the Secure Fence Act of 2006 ( 8 U.S.C. 1701 note; Public Law 109–367 ) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (1) by striking 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and inserting December 31, 2017, ; and (2) by inserting , in consultation with State and local officials along the international border between the United States and Mexico, including border State governors, mayors of border towns and cities, and border sheriffs, before shall .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 280 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Ms. Stefanik introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to ensure dislocated workers are provided consultation and advice for starting a small business as part the rapid response activities for dislocated workers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Individuals with Reemployment and Entrepreneurial Development Act or the HIRED Act . 2. Small business startup consultation and outreach for dislocated workers Section 3(51) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102(51) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by inserting , which may include training and activities related to entrepreneurship before the semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking and ; (3) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (F) assistance to dislocated workers through increased outreach about small business opportunities and consultation about starting a small business. . 3. Funding for small business consultation after a plant closing or mass layoff Section 134(a)(2)(A) of such Act is amended by adding at the end the following: (iii) Permissible funding after a plant closure or mass layoff In the case of a permanent closure of or mass layoff at a plant, facility, or enterprise, or a natural or other disaster, that results in mass job dislocation, in order to assist dislocated workers in obtaining reemployment, a State may allocate up to 10 percent of the funds reserved under section 133(a)(2) to provide outreach about small business opportunities and consultation about starting a small business. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 282 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Residency Choice Act . 2. Residence of spouses of servicemembers for tax purposes (a) Residence for tax purposes Section 511(a)(2) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 4001(a)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: The spouse of a servicemember may elect to use the same residence for purposes of taxation as the servicemember regardless of the date on which the marriage of the spouse and the servicemember occurred. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any return of State or local income tax filed for any taxable year beginning with the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Residence of spouses of servicemembers for voting (a) In general Section 705(b) of such Act is amended— (1) by striking State or local office and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting State or local office— ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (1) a person who is absent from a State because the person is accompanying the person’s spouse who is absent from that same State in compliance with military or naval orders shall not, solely by reason of that absence— (A) be deemed to have lost a residence or domicile in that State, without regard to whether or not the person intends to return to that State; (B) be deemed to have acquired a residence or domicile in any other State; or (C) be deemed to have become a resident in or a resident of any other State; and (2) the spouse of a servicemember may elect to use the same residence as the servicemember regardless of the date on which the marriage of the spouse and the servicemember occurred. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 282 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Ms. Stefanik introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Residency Choice Act . 2. Residence of spouses of servicemembers for tax purposes (a) Residence for tax purposes Section 511(a)(2) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 4001(a)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: The spouse of a servicemember may elect to use the same residence for purposes of taxation as the servicemember regardless of the date on which the marriage of the spouse and the servicemember occurred. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any return of State or local income tax filed for any taxable year beginning with the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Residence of spouses of servicemembers for voting (a) In general Section 705(b) of such Act is amended— (1) by striking State or local office and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting State or local office— ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (1) a person who is absent from a State because the person is accompanying the person’s spouse who is absent from that same State in compliance with military or naval orders shall not, solely by reason of that absence— (A) be deemed to have lost a residence or domicile in that State, without regard to whether or not the person intends to return to that State; (B) be deemed to have acquired a residence or domicile in any other State; or (C) be deemed to have become a resident in or a resident of any other State; and (2) the spouse of a servicemember may elect to use the same residence as the servicemember regardless of the date on which the marriage of the spouse and the servicemember occurred. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the enactment of this Act.
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 282 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Residency Choice Act . 2. Residence of spouses of servicemembers for tax purposes (a) Residence for tax purposes Section 511(a)(2) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 4001(a)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: The spouse of a servicemember may elect to use the same residence for purposes of taxation as the servicemember regardless of the date on which the marriage of the spouse and the servicemember occurred. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any return of State or local income tax filed for any taxable year beginning with the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Residence of spouses of servicemembers for voting (a) In general Section 705(b) of such Act is amended— (1) by striking State or local office and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting State or local office— ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (1) a person who is absent from a State because the person is accompanying the person’s spouse who is absent from that same State in compliance with military or naval orders shall not, solely by reason of that absence— (A) be deemed to have lost a residence or domicile in that State, without regard to whether or not the person intends to return to that State; (B) be deemed to have acquired a residence or domicile in any other State; or (C) be deemed to have become a resident in or a resident of any other State; and (2) the spouse of a servicemember may elect to use the same residence as the servicemember regardless of the date on which the marriage of the spouse and the servicemember occurred. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB Union Calendar No. 177 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 282 [Report No. 115–245] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Ms. Stefanik introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs July 24, 2017 Additional sponsors: Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Jones , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Faso , Mr. Knight , Mr. Taylor , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Issa , Mr. Carter of Texas , and Mr. Messer July 24, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the servicemembers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Residency Choice Act . 2. Residence of spouses of servicemembers for tax purposes (a) Residence for tax purposes Section 511(a)(2) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 4001(a)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: The spouse of a servicemember may elect to use the same residence for purposes of taxation as the servicemember regardless of the date on which the marriage of the spouse and the servicemember occurred. . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any return of State or local income tax filed for any taxable year beginning with the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Residence of spouses of servicemembers for voting (a) In general Section 705(b) of such Act is amended— (1) by striking State or local office and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting State or local office— ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (1) a person who is absent from a State because the person is accompanying the person’s spouse who is absent from that same State in compliance with military or naval orders shall not, solely by reason of that absence— (A) be deemed to have lost a residence or domicile in that State, without regard to whether or not the person intends to return to that State; (B) be deemed to have acquired a residence or domicile in any other State; or (C) be deemed to have become a resident in or a resident of any other State; and (2) the spouse of a servicemember may elect to use the same residence as the servicemember regardless of the date on which the marriage of the spouse and the servicemember occurred. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the enactment of this Act.

July 24, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed