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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1126 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Barr (for himself, Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Comer , Mr. Massie , and Mr. Rogers of Kentucky ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To exempt the aging process of distilled spirits from the production period for purposes of capitalization of interest costs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aged Distilled Spirits Competitiveness Act . 2. Production period of distilled spirits (a) In general Section 263A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5), and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4) Exemption for aging process of distilled spirits For purposes of this subsection, the production period shall not include the aging period for distilled spirits (as described in section 5002(a)(8)), except such spirits that are unfit for use for beverage purposes. . (b) Conforming amendment Paragraph (5)(B)(ii) of section 263A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as redesignated by this section, is amended by inserting except as provided in paragraph (4), before ending on the date . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to interest costs paid or incurred in taxable years beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1128 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mrs. Beatty (for herself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Ms. Moore , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , and Ms. Jackson Lee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To assist survivors of stroke and other debilitating health occurrences in returning to work.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Return to Work Awareness Act of 2017 . 2. Assisting survivors of stroke and other debilitating health occurrences in returning to work The Secretary of Labor, acting through the Job Accommodation Network, may disseminate information and promote awareness among survivors of stroke and other debilitating health occurrences, such as traumatic brain injury and heart attack, and the families of such survivors, as well as among private employers, government agencies, employee representatives, and service providers to— (1) assist survivors of stroke and such other debilitating health occurrences in returning to work; (2) improve survivor’s employability and demonstrate to employers the most effective ways to capitalize on the value and talent that these survivors add to the workplace; and (3) enhance self-employment and entrepreneurship options for survivors.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1132 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Buck (for himself, Mr. Ted Lieu of California , and Mr. Polis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a 2-year prohibition on employment in a career civil service position for any former political appointee, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Political Appointee Burrowing Prevention Act . 2. Temporary prohibition on employment of political appointees in career civil service positions (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 31 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3115. Employment of former political appointees; restrictions (a) A political appointee employed in a political position in the civil service may not be appointed to a career position in the civil service during the period of 2 years immediately following the date the individual separates from such political position. (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a political appointee who has not personally and substantially participated in any particular matter while employed in a political position. (c) In this section— (1) the term political appointee has the meaning given the term in section 3101(a); (2) the term political position means— (A) a position which has been excepted from the competitive service by reason of its confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character; (B) a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5, United States Code (relating to the Executive Schedule); or (C) a position in the Senior Executive Service as a limited term appointee, limited emergency appointee, or noncareer appointee (as those terms are defined in paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively, of section 3132(a)); (3) the term career position means— (A) a position in the competitive service; or (B) a position in the Senior Executive Service as a career appointee (as that term is defined in section 3132(a)(4)); (4) the term participated means an action taken as an officer or employee through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, the rendering of advice, investigation, or other such action; and (5) the term particular matter includes any investigation, application, request for a ruling or determination, rulemaking, contract, controversy, claim, charge, accusation, arrest, or judicial or other proceeding. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections of chapter 31 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to section 3114 the following: 3115. Employment of former political appointees; restrictions. . (c) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any individual who separates from a political position (as that term is defined in section 3115 of title 5, United States Code, as added by such subsection) after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1133 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for an operation on a live donor for purposes of conducting a transplant procedure for a veteran, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017 . 2. Authorization to provide for operations on live donors for purposes of conducting transplant procedures for veterans Section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ; 38 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by adding after subsection (t) the following new subsection: (u) Transplant procedures with live donors and related services (1) In general Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), in a case in which a veteran is eligible for a transplant procedure from the Department, the Secretary may provide for an operation on a live donor to carry out such procedure for such veteran, notwithstanding that the live donor may not be eligible for health care from the Department. (2) Other services Subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary shall furnish to a live donor any care or services before and after conducting the transplant procedure under paragraph (1) that may be required in connection with such procedure. (3) Use of non-Department facilities In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary may provide for the operation described in paragraph (1) on a live donor and furnish to the live donor the care and services described in paragraph (2) at a non-Department facility pursuant to an agreement entered into by the Secretary under this section. The live donor shall be deemed to be an individual eligible for hospital care and medical services at a non-Department facility pursuant to such an agreement solely for the purposes of receiving such operation, care, and services at the non-Department facility. .

Passed the House of Representatives November 7, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1133 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 8, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for an operation on a live donor for purposes of conducting a transplant procedure for a veteran, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017 . 2. Authorization to provide for operations on live donors for purposes of conducting transplant procedures for veterans Section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ; 38 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by adding after subsection (t) the following new subsection: (u) Transplant procedures with live donors and related services (1) In general Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), in a case in which a veteran is eligible for a transplant procedure from the Department, the Secretary may provide for an operation on a live donor to carry out such procedure for such veteran, notwithstanding that the live donor may not be eligible for health care from the Department. (2) Other services Subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary shall furnish to a live donor any care or services before and after conducting the transplant procedure under paragraph (1) that may be required in connection with such procedure. (3) Use of non-Department facilities In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary may provide for the operation described in paragraph (1) on a live donor and furnish to the live donor the care and services described in paragraph (2) at a non-Department facility pursuant to an agreement entered into by the Secretary under this section. The live donor shall be deemed to be an individual eligible for hospital care and medical services at a non-Department facility pursuant to such an agreement solely for the purposes of receiving such operation, care, and services at the non-Department facility. .

Passed the House of Representatives November 7, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1135 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program.

1. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program reauthorized Section 507(d)(2) of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 302101 note) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting and each of fiscal years 2018 through 2024. .

Passed the House of Representatives June 27, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1135 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Clyburn (for himself, Mr. Richmond , Ms. Adams , Ms. Bass , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Brown of Maryland , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Clay , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Cummings , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mrs. Demings , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Evans , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Jeffries , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Ms. Lee , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Lewis of Georgia , Mr. McEachin , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Moore , Ms. Norton , Mr. Payne , Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Rush , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Veasey , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mrs. Love , and Ms. Maxine Waters of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program.

1. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program reauthorized Section 507(d)(2) of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 302101 note) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting and each of fiscal years 2018 through 2024. .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1135 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program.

1. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program reauthorized Section 507(d)(2) of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 302101 note) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting and each of fiscal years 2018 through 2024. .

Passed the House of Representatives June 27, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 104 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1135 [Report No. 115–157] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Clyburn (for himself, Mr. Richmond , Ms. Adams , Ms. Bass , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Brown of Maryland , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Clay , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Cummings , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mrs. Demings , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Evans , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Jeffries , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Ms. Lee , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Lewis of Georgia , Mr. McEachin , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Moore , Ms. Norton , Mr. Payne , Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Rush , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Veasey , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mrs. Love , and Ms. Maxine Waters of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources June 2, 2017 Additional sponsor: Mr. Himes June 2, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program.

1. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program reauthorized Section 507(d)(2) of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 302101 note) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting and each of fiscal years 2018 through 2024. .

June 2, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
II Calendar No. 391 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1135 [Report No. 115–236] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources April 25, 2018 Reported by Ms. Murkowski , without amendment AN ACT To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program.

1. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program reauthorized Section 507(d)(2) of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 302101 note) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting and each of fiscal years 2018 through 2024. .

April 25, 2018 Reported without amendment
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1137 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Collins of Georgia (for himself, Ms. Cheney , and Mr. Babin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 the Arms Export Control Act to provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the United States by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Department of State or the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Collectible Firearms Protection Act . 2. Amendments to Arms Export Control Act (a) In general Section 38(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2778(b)(1) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting subparagraph (A)(i) ; (B) in clause (i), by striking Secretary of the Treasury and inserting Attorney General ; and (C) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: (ii) the person seeking to export such firearms to the United States certifies to the Attorney General that the firearms are lawfully possessed under the laws of the exporting country. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (D) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, regulation, or Executive order, any such firearms described in subparagraph (B) may be imported into the United States by an importer licensed under the provisions of chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, without the importer or the person described in subparagraph (B)(ii)— (i) obtaining authorization from the Department of State or the Department of Defense for the transfer of such firearms by the person to the importer; or (ii) providing payment to the Department of State or the Department of Defense of any of the proceeds of the transfer of such firearms by the person to the importer. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) apply to the importation of firearms described in section 38(b)(1)(B) of the Arms Export Control Act (as amended by subsection (a) of this section) on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1138 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Cook (for himself, Mr. Royce of California , Ms. Brownley of California , and Mr. Aguilar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for launching drones that interfere with fighting wildfires affecting Federal property, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2017 . 2. Interference with wildfire suppression, law enforcement, or emergency response effort by operation of unmanned aircraft (a) In general Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Interference with wildfire suppression, law enforcement, or emergency response effort by operation of unmanned aircraft (a) Offense Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual who operates an unmanned aircraft and in so doing knowingly or recklessly interferes with a wildfire suppression, law enforcement, or emergency response effort shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (b) Exceptions This section does not apply to the operation of an unmanned aircraft conducted by a unit or agency of the United States Government or of a State, tribal, or local government (including any individual conducting such operation pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into with the unit or agency) for the purpose of protecting the public safety and welfare, including firefighting, law enforcement, or emergency response. (c) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Wildfire The term wildfire has the meaning given that term in section 2 of the Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1856m ). (2) Wildfire suppression The term wildfire suppression means an effort to contain, extinguish, or suppress a wildfire. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 1370. Interference with wildfire suppression, law enforcement, or emergency response effort by operation of unmanned aircraft. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Cramer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to protect low-income Lifeline subscribers by mandating a continuing role for States in designating eligible telecommunications carriers for participation in the Universal Service program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving State Commission Oversight Act of 2017 or the PSC Oversight Act of 2017 . 2. Lifeline broadband providers (a) No force or effect On and after the date of enactment of this Act, paragraph (j) of section 54.201 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, shall have no force or effect. (b) Removal from rules Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall amend section 54.201 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (j). (c) State duty To designate eligible telecommunications carriers Section 214(e) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 214(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (7) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act or in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–104 ; 110 Stat. 56) may be construed as modifying or effectively limiting the jurisdiction of any State commission to designate an eligible telecommunications carrier under this subsection. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1145 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Ellison (for himself and Mr. Paulsen ) 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 qualify homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students for purposes of the low-income housing tax credit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing for Homeless Students Act of 2017 . 2. Homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students qualified for purposes of the low-income housing tax credit (a) In General Section 42(i)(3)(D)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subclauses (II) and (III) as subclauses (IV) and (V), respectively, and by inserting after subclause (I) the following new subclauses: (II) a full-time student who, during any portion of the 7-year period ending with the commencement of such individual’s continuous occupation of any low-income unit or units, was an individual described in section 725(2) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11434a(2) ), (III) a full-time student who, during any portion of the 5-year period ending with the commencement of such individual’s continuous occupation of any low-income unit or units, was an individual described in section 2002(1) of title 38, United States Code, . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to determinations made before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Ms. Esty (for herself and Mrs. Walorski ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , 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 provide for the issuance of a Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Support the Families of Fallen Heroes Act . 2. Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp (a) In general In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for programs benefitting the families of fallen service members, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp ) in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Terms and conditions (1) In general The issuance and sale of the Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp under this section shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section, subject to the requirements of this subsection. (2) Duration The Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp shall be made available to the public for a period of 4 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Disposition of proceeds After costs have been recovered by the United States Postal Service pursuant to section 416(d)(5) of title 39, United States Code, any amounts becoming available from the sale of the Families of Fallen Heroes Semipostal Stamp (as determined under section 416(d) of such title) shall be transferred, through payments which shall be made at least twice a year, as follows: (A) 50 percent of such amounts shall be transferred to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. (B) 50 percent of such amounts shall be transferred to the Families of the Fallen support program of the United Service Organizations, Inc. (4) Agencies The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and Families of the Fallen support program of the United Service Organizations, Inc., shall be deemed to be agencies for purposes of applying section 416(d)(1) of title 39, United States Code. (c) Definition In this Act, the term semipostal stamp refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1148 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Griffith (for himself, Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Abraham , Mr. Babin , Mr. Turner , and Mr. Johnson of Ohio ) 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 title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth-eligible stroke services under the Medicare program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act of 2017 or the FAST Act of 2017 . 2. Expanding access to telehealth-eligible stroke services under the Medicare program (a) In general Section 1834(m)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(4) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C)— (A) in clause (i), by striking The term and inserting Subject to clause (iii), the term ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) Telehealth-eligible stroke services With respect to telehealth-eligible stroke services, the term originating site means any hospital, or any mobile unit equipped with the ability to evaluate possible stroke patients while being transported to a hospital, at which the eligible telehealth individual is located at the time the service is furnished via a telecommunications system, regardless of where the hospital or mobile unit is located. ; (2) in subparagraph (F)(i) by inserting telehealth-eligible stroke services, after Secretary)), ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) Telehealth-eligible stroke services The term telehealth-eligible stroke services means services that are— (i) related to the diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of symptoms in an individual of an acute stroke; and (ii) provided to such individual not later than four and a half hours (or such other clinically appropriate amount of time as is determined by the Secretary) after the onset of such symptoms with respect to such individual. . (b) No originating site facility fee for new sites Section 1834(m)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(2)(B) ) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting (other than an originating site that is only described in clause (iii) of paragraph (4)(C), and does not meet the requirement for an originating site under clause (i) of such paragraph) after the originating site . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1150 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Holding (for himself and Mr. Peterson ) 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 repeal the excise tax on indoor tanning services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2017 . 2. Repeal of excise tax on indoor tanning services (a) In general Subtitle D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking chapter 49 and by striking the item relating to such chapter in the table of chapters of such subtitle. (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to services performed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1151 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Hudson 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 encourage the prioritization of the most vulnerable individuals under the Medicaid program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Encouraging the Prioritization of the Most Vulnerable Act . 2. Encouraging Medicaid demonstration projects to Focus on the most vulnerable patients (a) In general Section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) In making a determination using the authority under paragraph (2)(A) of subsection (a) (relating to treating costs that would not otherwise be included as expenditures under section 1903 and which are not included as part of the costs of projects under section 1110 as expenditures under the State plan or plans approved under title XIX) to approve an application or renewal of any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project undertaken under such subsection to promote the objectives of title XIX (referred to in this subsection as a Medicaid demonstration project ), the Secretary shall— (1) post on the website of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services information regarding how any such approval prioritizes projects or programs have proven to be effective in improving the care or health outcomes of individuals who are uninsured, individuals eligible to receive medical assistance under a State plan under title XIX, or individuals whose household income does not exceed 150 percent of the poverty line (as defined in section 2110(c)(5)) applicable to a family of the size involved; (2) collect from the State submitting such application or renewal, to the extent practicable, available data regarding the quality of care or health outcomes for the individuals served by such Medicaid demonstration project; (3) post on the website of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services information regarding how such Medicaid demonstration project does not duplicate other Federal programs or Federal funding opportunities; and (4) collect from the State submitting such application or renewal, to the extent practicable, an analysis of the degree to which such Medicaid demonstration project, if at all, displaces efforts undertaken by private sector and charitable sector entities in such State to improve care and health outcomes for the individuals described in paragraph (1). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to applications or renewals submitted on or after January 1, 2021.
IB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1153 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mortgage Choice Act of 2017 . 2. Definition of points and fees (a) Amendment to section 103 of TILA Section 103(bb)(4) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602(bb)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1)(B) and inserting paragraph (1)(A) and section 129C ; (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by inserting and insurance after taxes ; (B) in clause (ii), by inserting , except as retained by a creditor or its affiliate as a result of their participation in an affiliated business arrangement (as defined in section 2(7) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2602(7) ) after compensation ; and (C) by striking clause (iii) and inserting the following: (iii) the charge is— (I) a bona fide third-party charge not retained by the mortgage originator, creditor, or an affiliate of the creditor or mortgage originator; or (II) a charge set forth in section 106(e)(1); ; and (3) in subparagraph (D)— (A) by striking accident, ; and (B) by striking or any payments and inserting and any payments . (b) Amendment to section 129C of TILA Section 129C of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1639c ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(5)(C), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator and inserting 103(bb)(4) ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(C)(i), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator) and inserting 103(bb)(4) . 3. Rulemaking Not later than the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue final regulations to carry out the amendments made by this Act, and such regulations shall be effective upon issuance.

Passed the House of Representatives February 8, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1153 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Huizenga (for himself, Mr. Royce of California , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Meeks , and Mr. Joyce of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mortgage Choice Act of 2017 . 2. Definition of points and fees (a) Amendment to section 103 of TILA Section 103(bb)(4) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602(bb)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1)(B) and inserting paragraph (1)(A) and section 129C ; (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by inserting and insurance after taxes ; (B) in clause (ii), by inserting , except as retained by a creditor or its affiliate as a result of their participation in an affiliated business arrangement (as defined in section 2(7) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2602(7) ) after compensation ; and (C) by striking clause (iii) and inserting the following: (iii) the charge is— (I) a bona fide third-party charge not retained by the mortgage originator, creditor, or an affiliate of the creditor or mortgage originator; or (II) a charge set forth in section 106(e)(1); ; and (3) in subparagraph (D)— (A) by striking accident, ; and (B) by striking or any payments and inserting and any payments . (b) Amendment to section 129C of TILA Section 129C of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1639c ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(5)(C), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator and inserting 103(bb)(4) ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(C)(i), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator) and inserting 103(bb)(4) . 3. Rulemaking Not later than the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue final regulations to carry out the amendments made by this Act, and such regulations shall be effective upon issuance.
IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1153 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 12, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mortgage Choice Act of 2017 . 2. Definition of points and fees (a) Amendment to section 103 of TILA Section 103(bb)(4) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602(bb)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1)(B) and inserting paragraph (1)(A) and section 129C ; (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by inserting and insurance after taxes ; (B) in clause (ii), by inserting , except as retained by a creditor or its affiliate as a result of their participation in an affiliated business arrangement (as defined in section 2(7) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2602(7) ) after compensation ; and (C) by striking clause (iii) and inserting the following: (iii) the charge is— (I) a bona fide third-party charge not retained by the mortgage originator, creditor, or an affiliate of the creditor or mortgage originator; or (II) a charge set forth in section 106(e)(1); ; and (3) in subparagraph (D)— (A) by striking accident, ; and (B) by striking or any payments and inserting and any payments . (b) Amendment to section 129C of TILA Section 129C of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1639c ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(5)(C), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator and inserting 103(bb)(4) ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(C)(i), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator) and inserting 103(bb)(4) . 3. Rulemaking Not later than the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue final regulations to carry out the amendments made by this Act, and such regulations shall be effective upon issuance.

Passed the House of Representatives February 8, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 387 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1153 [Report No. 115–522] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Huizenga (for himself, Mr. Royce of California , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Meeks , and Mr. Joyce of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services January 22, 2018 Additional sponsors: Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania , Ms. McCollum , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Ross , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Duffy , Mr. Messer , Mr. Trott , Mr. Norman , and Mr. Gottheimer January 22, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mortgage Choice Act of 2017 . 2. Definition of points and fees (a) Amendment to section 103 of TILA Section 103(bb)(4) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1602(bb)(4) ) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1)(B) and inserting paragraph (1)(A) and section 129C ; (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by inserting and insurance after taxes ; (B) in clause (ii), by inserting , except as retained by a creditor or its affiliate as a result of their participation in an affiliated business arrangement (as defined in section 2(7) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 ( 12 U.S.C. 2602(7) ) after compensation ; and (C) by striking clause (iii) and inserting the following: (iii) the charge is— (I) a bona fide third-party charge not retained by the mortgage originator, creditor, or an affiliate of the creditor or mortgage originator; or (II) a charge set forth in section 106(e)(1); ; and (3) in subparagraph (D)— (A) by striking accident, ; and (B) by striking or any payments and inserting and any payments . (b) Amendment to section 129C of TILA Section 129C of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1639c ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(5)(C), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator and inserting 103(bb)(4) ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(C)(i), by striking 103 and all that follows through or mortgage originator) and inserting 103(bb)(4) . 3. Rulemaking Not later than the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue final regulations to carry out the amendments made by this Act, and such regulations shall be effective upon issuance.

January 22, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1155 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Ms. Jenkins of Kansas (for herself and Mr. Lewis of Georgia ) 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 title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

1. Allowing physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs (a) Cardiac and intensive cardiac rehabilitation programs Section 1861(eee) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(eee) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking physician-supervised ; and (B) by inserting under the supervision of a physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)) or a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)) before the period at the end; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking a physician and inserting a physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)) or a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)) ; and (3) in paragraph (4)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i)— (A) by striking physician-supervised ; and (B) by inserting under the supervision of a physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)) or a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)) after paragraph (3) . (b) Pulmonary rehabilitation programs Section 1861(fff)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(fff)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking physician-supervised ; and (2) by inserting under the supervision of a physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)) or a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)) before the period at the end. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1156 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas (for himself, Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Womack , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Flores , Mr. Thornberry , Mr. Fortenberry , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Poe of Texas , Mr. Babin , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. Williams , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Cole , Mr. Russell , Mr. Hensarling , Mr. Olson , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Barton , Mr. Banks of Indiana , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Hill , Mr. Harris , Mr. Gonzalez of Texas , and Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania ) 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 repeal changes made by health care reform laws to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2017 . 2. Repeal of health care reform provisions limiting Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals Sections 6001 and 10601 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ; 124 Stat. 684, 1005) and section 1106 of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–152 ; 124 Stat. 1049) are repealed and the provisions of law amended by such sections are restored as if such sections had never been enacted.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1157 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Keating introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.

1. United States interest in certain submerged lands The Congress finds that the United States did not acquire any right, title, or interest in or to submerged lands in Nantucket Sound or the waters above such submerged lands as a result of the taking described in United States v. 3,000 Acres of Land, Misc. Civil Action No. 6340 (D. Mass., dated June 1, 1944).
IB Union Calendar No. 406 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1157 [Report No. 115–541] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Keating introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources February 2, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To clarify the United States interest in certain submerged lands in the area of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.

1. United States interest in certain submerged lands The Congress finds that the United States did not acquire any right, title, or interest in or to submerged lands in Nantucket Sound or the waters above such submerged lands as a result of the taking described in United States v. 3,000 Acres of Land, Misc. Civil Action No. 6340 (D. Mass., dated June 1, 1944).

February 2, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed