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I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2241 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2017 Mr. Holding (for himself and Mr. Meehan ) 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 treat qualified alternative commuter programs as an excludable qualified transportation fringe benefit.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commuter Access Reform Act . 2. Qualified alternative commuter programs treated as an excludable qualified transportation fringe benefit (a) In general Section 132(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (E) Any qualified alternative commuter transportation service. . (b) Application of dollar limitation Section 132(f)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by striking qualified parking and inserting the aggregate of the benefits described in subparagraphs (C) and (E) of paragraph (1) . (c) Qualified alternative commuter transportation service Section 132(f)(5) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: (G) Qualified alternative commuter transportation service (i) In general The term qualified alternative commuter transportation service means transportation in a commuter vehicle provided by a transportation network company if such transportation— (I) is designed to provide prearranged rides to passengers who consent to share the ride in whole or in part, and (II) such transportation is between the employee’s residence, place of employment, or a mass transit facility, including any portion of the distance between an employee’s residence, place of employment, or mass transit. (ii) Transportation network company The term transportation network company means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity that uses a digital network to connect riders to drivers affiliated with the entity in order for a driver to transport the rider using a vehicle owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the driver to a point chosen by the rider. (iii) Commuter vehicle The term commuter vehicle means a vehicle the seating capacity (not including the driver) of which is at least four and not more than six. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to transportation provided after December 31, 2017.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2244 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2017 Mr. Lance (for himself and Ms. DeGette ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a pilot project under which no more than 3 sponsors agree to evaluate the psychological and social distress experienced by patients participating in a clinical trial, conducted by the respective sponsor, of a drug or biological product that is intended to treat a serious or life-threatening disease or condition, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Experience in Research Act of 2017 . 2. Pilot project for evaluation of psychological and social distress experienced by patients in certain clinical trials (a) In general The Secretary shall carry out a pilot project under which— (1) no more than 3 sponsors each agree to evaluate— (A) the psychological and social distress experienced by patients participating in a qualified clinical trial, conducted by the respective sponsor, of a drug or biological product that is intended to treat a serious or life-threatening disease or condition; and (B) the effects of providing psychological and social support to any such patients showing signs of distress on the primary outcome measures in the clinical trial; and (2) the Secretary waives the fee that would otherwise apply under section 736(a)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 379h(a)(1) ) to the submission by the respective sponsor of one human drug application for such drug or biological product that includes the data resulting from such evaluation. (b) Selection The Secretary shall select the sponsors referred to in subsection (a) on a competitive basis not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Meeting The Secretary shall grant at least one meeting to each sponsor selected under subsection (b) for the specific purpose of discussing the activities to be carried out by the sponsor pursuant to this Act. (d) Definitions In this Act: (1) The term biological product has the meaning given to such term in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ). (2) The term drug has the meaning given to such term in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 321 ). (3) The term human drug application has the meaning given to such term in section 735 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 379g ). (4) The term qualified clinical trial means a clinical trial in which all participating patients will be enrolled not later than the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (5) The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs. (6) The term sponsor means the sponsor of a drug or biological product.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2245 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2017 Ms. Lofgren (for herself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Lee , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Moore , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Takano , Ms. Titus , Mr. McNerney , and Mr. Gutiérrez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To direct the Secretary of Education to conduct a study to determine the relationship between school start times and adolescent health, well-being, and performance.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ZZZ’s to A’s Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Secretary of Education has not formally issued policy guidance on school start times. (2) Numerous local educational agencies have recently changed or are considering changing school start times in an effort to improve adolescent health, well-being, and performance. 3. Study and report Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall— (1) conduct a study, directly or through the award of a grant or contract, to examine the relationship between school start times and adolescent health, well-being, and performance that— (A) provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence relating to school start times and adolescent health, well-being, and performance; (B) compares adolescent health, well-being, and performance among local educational agencies with different school start times; and (C) evaluates factors that contribute to or affect school start times; and (2) submit to Congress a report that describes— (A) the findings of the study; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary based on such findings. 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Local educational agency The term local educational agency has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (2) Performance The term performance means a measurement of how well an individual achieves a desired task, and may include academic performance and cognitive performance. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2248 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2017 Mr. Pallone introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from revising the approved oil and gas leasing program for fiscal years 2017 through 2022.

1. Prohibition on revising approved 2017–2022 oil and gas leasing program The Secretary of the Interior shall not revise the approved oil and gas leasing program for the period of fiscal years 2017 through 2022 prepared under section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1344 ) and described in the document entitled 2017–2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program and dated November 2016.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2251 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2017 Ms. Roybal-Allard (for herself, Mr. Jones , Mr. Soto , Ms. Shea-Porter , Ms. Meng , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Castro of Texas , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mrs. Torres , Mr. Vela , Mr. Gonzalez of Texas , Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Sánchez , Mr. Gallego , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Huffman , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Moulton , and Mr. Himes ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and to expand access to such care and services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act . 2. Program for provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans Section 204(c) of the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 ( 38 U.S.C. 1710 note) is amended— (1) by inserting “(1)” before “The program”; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) The program shall be carried out at not fewer than 75 medical centers by not later than December 31, 2014, and at all medical centers by not later than December 31, 2018. . 3. Expanded chiropractor services available to veterans (a) Medical Services Paragraph (6) of section 1701 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (H) Chiropractic services. . (b) Rehabilitative Services Paragraph (8) of such section is amended by inserting “chiropractic,” after “counseling,”. (c) Preventive Health Services Paragraph (9) of such section is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (K) as subparagraphs (G) through (L), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraph (F): (F) periodic and preventative chiropractic examinations and services; .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2252 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2017 Mr. Sanford (for himself and Mr. LoBiondo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to place a ten-year moratorium on oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities on the Outer Continental Shelf in the North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida planning areas and in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coastal Economies Protection Act . 2. Moratorium on oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas of the outer continental shelf Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1344 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Moratorium on oil and natural gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas of the outer continental shelf (1) Moratorium Effective during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on June 30, 2027, the Secretary shall not offer for leasing, preleasing, or any related activity on the following geographic areas of the outer Continental Shelf: (A) The North Atlantic planning area. (B) The Mid-Atlantic planning area. (C) The South Atlantic planning area. (D) The Straits of Florida Planning Area. (E) The area of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico described in section 104(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (title I of division C of Public Law 109–432 ; 43 U.S.C. 1331 note). (2) Limitation on effect Nothing in this subsection affects any right under any lease issued under this Act before the date of the enactment of this subsection. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2254 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the Janet Capello Post Office Building .

1. Janet Capello Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, shall be known and designated as the Janet Capello Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Janet Capello Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives October 10, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen H. R. 2254 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the Janet Capello Post Office Building .

1. Janet Capello Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, shall be known and designated as the Janet Capello Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Janet Capello Post Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2254 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2017 Mr. Thompson of California (for himself, Mr. DeSaulnier , Ms. Barragán , Ms. Bass , Ms. Sánchez , Ms. Maxine Waters of California , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Bera , Mr. Denham , Mr. Valadao , Mr. McClintock , Mrs. Torres , Mr. Royce of California , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Rohrabacher , Mr. Hunter , Mr. Nunes , Mr. Aguilar , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Cook , Mr. Correa , Mr. Costa , Mrs. Davis of California , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Issa , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Knight , Ms. Lee , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Matsui , Mr. McNerney , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Peters , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Schiff , Ms. Speier , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Takano , Mr. Vargas , and Mrs. Mimi Walters of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the Janet Capello Post Office Building .

1. Janet Capello Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, shall be known and designated as the Janet Capello Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Janet Capello Post Office Building .
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2254 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 16, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the Janet Capello Post Office Building .

1. Janet Capello Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, shall be known and designated as the Janet Capello Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Janet Capello Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives October 10, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
II Calendar No. 320 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2254 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 16, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs February 15, 2018 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the Janet Capello Post Office Building .

1. Janet Capello Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, shall be known and designated as the Janet Capello Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Janet Capello Post Office Building .

February 15, 2018 Reported without amendment
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2255 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2017 Mr. Trott introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To clarify that nonprofit organizations may accept donated mortgage appraisals, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing Opportunities Made Easier Act or the HOME Act . 2. Exemption from Truth in Lending Act Section 129E(i) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1639e(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Rule of construction related to appraisal donations For purposes of paragraph (1), if a fee appraiser voluntarily donates appraisal services to an organization described in section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, such voluntary donation shall be deemed customary and reasonable. .
IB Union Calendar No. 393 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2255 [Report No. 115–528] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2017 Mr. Trott introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services January 29, 2018 Additional sponsors: Mr. Gottheimer and Ms. Sinema January 29, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To clarify that nonprofit organizations may accept donated mortgage appraisals, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Housing Opportunities Made Easier Act or the HOME Act . 2. Exemption from Truth in Lending Act Section 129E(i) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1639e(i) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Rule of construction related to appraisal donations For purposes of paragraph (1), if a fee appraiser voluntarily donates appraisal services to an organization described in section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, such voluntary donation shall be deemed customary and reasonable. .

January 29, 2018 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2258 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require that certain standards for commercial driver’s licenses applicable to former members of the armed services or reserves also apply to current members of the armed services or reserves.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Active Duty Voluntary Acquisition of Necessary Credentials for Employment Act or the ADVANCE Act . 2. Commercial driver’s license standards for service members and veterans Section 31305(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking Veteran operators and inserting Service Members, Reservists, and Veterans ; (2) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking subparagraph (A) during and inserting subparagraph (A)— (i) while serving in the armed forces or reserve components; and (ii) during ; and (3) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting current or before former each place the term appears.

Passed the House of Representatives June 26, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2258 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2017 Mr. Aguilar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require that certain standards for commercial driver’s licenses applicable to former members of the armed services or reserves also apply to current members of the armed services or reserves.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Active Duty Voluntary Acquisition of Necessary Credentials for Employment Act or the ADVANCE Act . 2. Commercial driver’s license standards for service members and veterans Section 31305(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking Veteran operators and inserting Service Members, Reservists, and Veterans ; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting current or before former each place the term appears.
IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2258 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 27, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT To require that certain standards for commercial driver’s licenses applicable to former members of the armed services or reserves also apply to current members of the armed services or reserves.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Active Duty Voluntary Acquisition of Necessary Credentials for Employment Act or the ADVANCE Act . 2. Commercial driver’s license standards for service members and veterans Section 31305(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking Veteran operators and inserting Service Members, Reservists, and Veterans ; (2) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking subparagraph (A) during and inserting subparagraph (A)— (i) while serving in the armed forces or reserve components; and (ii) during ; and (3) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting current or before former each place the term appears.

Passed the House of Representatives June 26, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 128 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2258 [Report No. 115–189] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2017 Mr. Aguilar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure June 23, 2017 Additional sponsors: Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Cook , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Sires , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Brownley of California , Mrs. Napolitano , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Young of Alaska , and Mr. Knight June 23, 2017 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 1, 2017 A BILL To require that certain standards for commercial driver’s licenses applicable to former members of the armed services or reserves also apply to current members of the armed services or reserves.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Active Duty Voluntary Acquisition of Necessary Credentials for Employment Act or the ADVANCE Act . 2. Commercial driver’s license standards for service members and veterans Section 31305(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking Veteran operators and inserting Service Members, Reservists, and Veterans ; (2) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking subparagraph (A) during and inserting subparagraph (A)— (i) while serving in the armed forces or reserve components; and (ii) during ; and (3) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting current or before former each place the term appears.

June 23, 2017 Reported with an amendment, 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. 2262 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2017 Mrs. Beatty (for herself, Ms. Norton , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Brown of Maryland , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Veasey , Ms. Lee , Mr. McEachin , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Lewis of Georgia , Ms. Jackson Lee , and Mr. Richmond ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require certain consumer reporting agencies to include a credit score when providing consumers with a free annual consumer report.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Free Credit Score Act of 2017 . 2. Inclusion of credit score with free annual report The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) is amended— (1) in section 609(a)(1)(B), by inserting before the period the following: , except as required under section 612(a)(1)(D) ; and (2) in section 612(a)(1), by adding at the end the following: (D) Inclusion of credit score A consumer reporting agency that provides a consumer report to a consumer pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall also provide such consumer with a credit score (as defined under section 609(f)). .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2263 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2017 Mr. Bilirakis (for himself, Miss González-Colón of Puerto Rico , Mrs. Radewagen , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Sablan , and Ms. Plaskett ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide for greater transparency and information with respect to Federal expenditures under the Medicaid and CHIP programs in the territories of the United States, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid and CHIP Territory Transparency and Information Act . 2. Publication of information on Federal expenditures under Medicaid and CHIP in the territories Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall publish, and periodically update, on the Internet site of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services information on Medicaid and CHIP carried out in the territories of the United States. Such information shall include, with respect to each such territory— (1) the income levels established by the territory for purposes of eligibility of an individual to receive medical assistance under Medicaid or child health assistance under CHIP; (2) the number of individuals enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP in such territory; (3) any State plan amendments in effect to carry out Medicaid or CHIP in such territory; (4) any waiver of the requirements of title XIX or title XXI issued by the Secretary to carry out Medicaid or CHIP in the territory, including a waiver under section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ), any application for such a waiver, and any documentation related to such application (including correspondence); (5) the amount of the Federal and non-Federal share of expenditures under Medicaid and CHIP in such territory; (6) the systems in place for the furnishing of health care items and services under Medicaid and CHIP in such territory; (7) the design of CHIP in such territory; and (8) other information regarding the carrying out of Medicaid and CHIP in the territory that is published on such Internet site with respect to carrying out Medicaid and CHIP in each State and the District of Columbia. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) CHIP The term CHIP means the State Children’s Health Insurance Program under title XXI of the Social Security Act. (2) Medicaid The term Medicaid means the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act. (3) Territory The term territory of the United States includes Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2269 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2017 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself and Mr. Peters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To require the Administrator of General Services to issue guidance relating to the procurement of reclaimed refrigerants.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Refrigerant Management and Stewardship Act of 2017 . 2. Promoting use of reclaimed refrigerants in public buildings (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall issue guidance relating to the procurement of reclaimed refrigerants to service existing equipment in public buildings. (b) Preference The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall give preference to the use of reclaimed refrigerants if— (1) the refrigerant has been reclaimed by an individual or entity that is certified under the laboratory certification program of the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute; and (2) the price of the reclaimed refrigerant does not exceed the price of a newly manufactured refrigerant.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2270 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2017 Mr. Langevin (for himself, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , and Mr. Roskam ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend section 437(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for repayment by the Secretary of loans to parents of disabled students.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PLUS Loan Disability Forgiveness Act . 2. Repayment of parent loans due to student disability Section 437(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087(d) ) is amended— (1) by striking If a student and inserting the following: (1) Death If a student ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Disability (A) In general The Secretary shall discharge a parent's liability on a loan described in section 428B by repaying the amount owed on the loan if the student on whose behalf the parent has received the loan— (i) becomes permanently and totally disabled (as determined in accordance with regulations of the Secretary); or (ii) is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death, has lasted for a continuous period of not less than 60 months, or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 60 months. (B) Disability determinations Subsection (a)(2) shall apply to a disability determination under this paragraph in the same manner as such subsection applies to a determination under subsection (a)(1). (C) Safeguards The safeguards to prevent fraud and abuse developed under subsection (a)(1) shall apply under this paragraph. (D) Reinstatement of loans The Secretary may promulgate regulations to reinstate the obligation of, and resume collection on, loans discharged under this paragraph in cases in which the Secretary determines that the reinstatement and resumption is necessary and appropriate based upon the regulations developed under subsection (a)(1). .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2272 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2017 Mr. Pallone (for himself, Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Pascrell , Ms. Tsongas , Ms. Norton , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Keating , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Serrano , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Sires , Mr. McGovern , Mrs. Demings , Ms. Meng , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Norcross , and Mr. Hastings ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf in the Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Atlantic, and Straits of Florida planning areas.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act or the COAST Anti-Drilling Act . 2. Prohibition of oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (q) Prohibition of oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law, the Secretary of the Interior shall not issue a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in— (1) the Mid-Atlantic planning area; (2) the South Atlantic planning area; (3) the North Atlantic planning area; or (4) the Straits of Florida planning area. .
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2273 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2017 Mr. Perry (for himself, Ms. Norton , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Hunter , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Lowenthal , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Wittman , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. O'Rourke , and Mr. Jones ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary , and Financial 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 amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marihuana, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Charlotte’s Web Medical Access Act of 2017 . 2. Exclusion of cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from definition of marihuana (a) In general Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 ) is amended in paragraph (16)— (1) by striking (16) The and inserting (16)(A) The ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants— (i) are excluded from the definition of marihuana under subparagraph (A); and (ii) shall not be treated as controlled substances under this Act. . (b) Definitions Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 ), as amended, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (57) The term cannabidiol-rich plant means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of such plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. (58) The term cannabidiol means the substance cannabidiol, as derived from a cannabidiol-rich plant. . 3. Other limitations (a) Non-Applicability of Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) shall not apply to cannabidiol or cannabidiol-rich plants as those terms are defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 ) as amended by this Act. (b) State law Nothing in this Act shall prohibit or otherwise restrict any activities related to the use, production, or distribution of marijuana in a State in which such activities are legal under State law. 4. Sense of Congress with respect to suspicious activity reports It is the sense of the Congress that, after the date of the enactment of this Act, a transaction should not be treated as a suspicious transaction for purposes of section 5318(g) of title 31, United States Code, solely because such transaction involved cannabidiol or a cannabidiol-rich plant. 5. Sunset provision The provisions of this Act, and the provisions inserted into the Controlled Substances Act by this Act, shall cease to apply on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2274 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Federal Power Act to provide for extended periods relating to preliminary permits and commencement of construction, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HYdropower Permit Extension Act or the HYPE Act . 2. Extensions of periods (a) Preliminary permits Section 5 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 798 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking three and inserting four ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking Commission may extend the period of a preliminary permit once for not more than 2 additional years beyond the 3 years and inserting the following: Commission may— (1) extend the period of a preliminary permit once for not more than 4 additional years beyond the 4 years ; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (2) if the period of a preliminary permit is extended under paragraph (1), extend the period of such preliminary permit once for not more than 4 additional years beyond the extension period granted under paragraph (1), if the Commission determines that there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant such additional extension. . (b) Time limit for construction of project works Section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) is amended in the second sentence by striking once but not longer than two additional years and inserting for not more than 8 additional years, .

Passed the House of Representatives June 12, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2274 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2017 Mr. Peters introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Power Act to provide for extended periods relating to preliminary permits and commencement of construction, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HYdropower Permit Extension Act or the HYPE Act . 2. Extensions of periods (a) Preliminary permits Section 5 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 798 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking three and inserting four ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking Commission may extend the period of a preliminary permit once for not more than 2 additional years beyond the 3 years and inserting the following: Commission may— (1) extend the period of a preliminary permit once for not more than four additional years beyond the four years ; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (2) if the period of a preliminary permit is extended under paragraph (1), extend the period of such preliminary permit once for not more than four additional years beyond the extension period granted under paragraph (1), if the Commission determines that there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant such additional extension. . (b) Time limit for construction of project works Section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) is amended in the second sentence by striking once but not longer than two additional years and inserting for not more than eight additional years, .
II Calendar No. 135 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2274 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 13, 2017 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar AN ACT To amend the Federal Power Act to provide for extended periods relating to preliminary permits and commencement of construction, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HYdropower Permit Extension Act or the HYPE Act . 2. Extensions of periods (a) Preliminary permits Section 5 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 798 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking three and inserting four ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking Commission may extend the period of a preliminary permit once for not more than 2 additional years beyond the 3 years and inserting the following: Commission may— (1) extend the period of a preliminary permit once for not more than 4 additional years beyond the 4 years ; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (2) if the period of a preliminary permit is extended under paragraph (1), extend the period of such preliminary permit once for not more than 4 additional years beyond the extension period granted under paragraph (1), if the Commission determines that there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant such additional extension. . (b) Time limit for construction of project works Section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) is amended in the second sentence by striking once but not longer than two additional years and inserting for not more than 8 additional years, .

Passed the House of Representatives June 12, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

June 13, 2017 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
IB Union Calendar No. 117 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2274 [Report No. 115–173] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2017 Mr. Peters introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce June 12, 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 Federal Power Act to provide for extended periods relating to preliminary permits and commencement of construction, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HYdropower Permit Extension Act or the HYPE Act . 2. Extensions of periods (a) Preliminary permits Section 5 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 798 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking three and inserting four ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking Commission may extend the period of a preliminary permit once for not more than 2 additional years beyond the 3 years and inserting the following: Commission may— (1) extend the period of a preliminary permit once for not more than four additional years beyond the four years ; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (2) if the period of a preliminary permit is extended under paragraph (1), extend the period of such preliminary permit once for not more than four additional years beyond the extension period granted under paragraph (1), if the Commission determines that there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant such additional extension. . (b) Time limit for construction of project works Section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 ) is amended in the second sentence by striking once but not longer than two additional years and inserting for not more than eight additional years, .

June 12, 2017 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2277 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2017 Ms. Slaughter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving a discounted price in certain private offerings of securities.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Congressional Stock Market Abuse Act of 2017 . 2. Participation in securities transactions by public officials Section 21A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78u–1 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (i), by striking (within the meaning given such term in section 12(f)(1)(G)(i)) and inserting on a United States or foreign securities exchange ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (j) Participation in securities transactions by Members of Congress (1) Definitions In this subsection— (A) the term covered security — (i) means any security that is regularly traded on a United States or foreign securities exchange; and (ii) includes any comparable economic interest acquired through synthetic means such as the use of a derivative or short selling any publicly traded security; (B) the term price — (i) means— (I) in the case of a purchase, the national best offer, as defined in section 242.600(c) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations; (II) in the case of a sale, the national best bid, as defined in section 242.600(c) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations; or (III) any other value, as determined by the Commission; and (ii) does not include any commission or fee paid to a broker or third party; and (C) the term United States or foreign securities exchange means— (i) a national exchange described in section 6; and (ii) a designated offshore securities market, as defined in section 230.92 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations. (2) Prohibition (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a Member of Congress may not— (i) purchase a covered security for less than the price available on a United States or foreign exchange; (ii) sell a covered security for more than the price available on a United States or foreign exchange; or (iii) purchase a private placement offering of a covered security available on a United States or foreign exchange. (B) Exception Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if a Member of Congress reasonably believes that— (i) in the case of a purchase of a covered security, the discount was obtained in a manner generally available to the public; or (ii) in the case of a sale of a covered security, the premium was obtained in a manner generally available to the public. .
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2278 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To extend the authorization of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 relating to the disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2018 . 2. Authorization Section 112(a)(1)(B) of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 ( 42 U.S.C. 7922(a)(1)(B) ) is amended by striking September 30, 2023 and inserting September 30, 2030 .

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2278 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2017 Mr. Tipton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To extend the authorization of the Uranium Mill Tailing Radiation Control Act of 1978 relating to the disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2017 . 2. Authorization Section 112(a)(1)(B) of the Uranium Mill Tailing Radiation Control Act of 1978 ( 42 U.S.C. 7922(a)(1)(B) ) is amended by striking September 30, 2023 and inserting September 30, 2048 .
II Calendar No. 584 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2278 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2018 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar AN ACT To extend the authorization of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 relating to the disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Disposal Reauthorization Act of 2018 . 2. Authorization Section 112(a)(1)(B) of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 ( 42 U.S.C. 7922(a)(1)(B) ) is amended by striking September 30, 2023 and inserting September 30, 2030 .

Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

September 26, 2018 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar