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Public Law 115–153: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Mathe Avenue in Interlachen, Florida, as the “Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Post Office”. Public Law 153 Public Law 115–153 132 Stat. 1237 2018-03-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1237 Public Law 115–153 115th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Mathe Avenue in Interlachen, Florida, as the “Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Post Office”. Mar. 23, 2018 [ H.R. 3893 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ROBERT H. JENKINS, JR. POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Mathe Avenue in Interlachen, Florida, shall be known and designated as the “Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Post Office”. (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 “Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Post Office”. Approved March 23, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3893 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): Nov. 15, considered and passed House. Vol. 164 (2018): Mar. 7, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–154: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1415 West Oak Street, in Kissimmee, Florida, as the “Borinqueneers Post Office Building”. Public Law 154 Public Law 115–154 132 Stat. 1238 2018-03-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1238 Public Law 115–154 115th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1415 West Oak Street, in Kissimmee, Florida, as the “Borinqueneers Post Office Building”. Mar. 23, 2018 [ H.R. 4042 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. BORINQUENEERS POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1415 West Oak Street, in Kissimmee, Florida, shall be known and designated as the “Borinqueneers 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 “Borinqueneers Post Office Building”. Approved March 23, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4042 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): Dec. 14, considered and passed House. Vol. 164 (2018): Mar. 7, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–155: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 Bridgeton Pike in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, as the “James C. ‘Billy’ Johnson Post Office Building”. Public Law 155 Public Law 115–155 132 Stat. 1239 2018-03-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1239 Public Law 115–155 115th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 Bridgeton Pike in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, as the “James C. ‘Billy’ Johnson Post Office Building”. Mar. 23, 2018 [ H.R. 4285 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. JAMES C. “BILLY” JOHNSON POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 Bridgeton Pike in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, shall be known and designated as the “James C. ‘Billy’ Johnson 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 “James C. ‘Billy’ Johnson Post Office Building”. Approved March 23, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4285 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): Dec. 12, considered and passed House. Vol. 164 (2018): Mar. 7, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–156: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release on behalf of the United States the condition that certain lands conveyed to the City of Old Town, Maine, be used for a municipal airport, and for other purposes. Public Law 156 Public Law 115–156 132 Stat. 1240 2018-03-26 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1240 Public Law 115–156 115th Congress

An Act To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release on behalf of the United States the condition that certain lands conveyed to the City of Old Town, Maine, be used for a municipal airport, and for other purposes. Mar. 26, 2018 [ H.R. 1177 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act ”. SEC. 2. RELEASE OF REVERSIONARY INTEREST. (a) Release .— Notwithstanding section 32(c) of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1011(c) ), if the City of Old Town, Maine, makes a written request to the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary shall release, convey, and quitclaim, without monetary consideration, all rights, title, and interest of the United States in and to the lands specified in subsection (b). (b) Lands Specified .— The lands subject to subsection (a) include only the lands— (1) conveyed by the United States to the City of Old Town, Maine, under section 32(c) of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1011(c) ) by the deed dated June 5, 1941; (2) proposed for conveyance by the City of Old Town, Maine, for the purpose of economic development; and (3) described in the written request submitted by the City of Old Town, Maine, to the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to subsection (a). Approved March 26, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1177 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–124 ( Comm. on Agriculture ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): May 17, considered and passed House. Vol. 164 (2018): Mar. 8, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–157: To rename the Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota, as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center. Public Law 157 Public Law 115–157 132 Stat. 1241 2018-03-27 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1241 Public Law 115–157 115th Congress

An Act To rename the Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota, as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center. Mar. 27, 2018 [ H.R. 2154 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RENAMING OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER IN FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA AS THE EDWARD T. SCHAFER AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER. (a) Renaming .— The Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota, shall hereafter be known and designated as the “Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center”. (b) References .— Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center. Approved March 27, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2154 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–125 ( Comm. on Agriculture ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): May 17, considered and passed House. Vol. 164 (2018): Mar. 14, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–158: To amend title 31, United States Code, to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the costs of painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Public Law 158 Public Law 115–158 132 Stat. 1242 2018-03-27 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1242 Public Law 115–158 115th Congress

An Act To amend title 31, United States Code, to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the costs of painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Mar. 27, 2018 [ S. 188 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Eliminating Government-funded Oil-painting Act. 31 USC 1301 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Eliminating Government-funded Oil-painting Act ” or the “ EGO Act ”. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR PORTRAITS. (a) In General .— Subchapter III of chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code , is amended by adding at the end the following: “§ 1355. 31 USC 1355 . Prohibition on use of funds for portraits “(a) No funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Federal Government may be used to pay for the painting of a portrait of an officer or employee of the Federal Government, including the President, the Vice President, a Member of Congress, the head of an executive agency, or the head of an office of the legislative branch. “(b) Definitions. In this section— “(1) the term ‘ executive agency ’ has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41; and “(2) the term ‘ Member of Congress ’ includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to Congress.” . (b) Clerical Amendment .— The table of sections for subchapter III of chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code , 31 USC 1301 prec. is amended by 132 STAT. 1243 adding after the item relating to section 1354 the following new item: “1355.  Prohibition on use of funds for portraits.”. Approved March 27, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 188 ( H.R. 1701 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–511 , Pt. 1, ( Comm. on Oversight and Government Reform ) accompanying H.R. 1701 . SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–28 ( Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): Sept. 18, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 164 (2018): Mar. 6, considered and passed House, amended. Mar. 14, Senate concurred in House amendments.

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Public Law 115–161: To deem the compliance date for amended energy conservation standards for ceiling fan light kits to be January 21, 2020, and for other purposes. Public Law 161 Public Law 115–161 132 Stat. 1249 2018-04-03 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1249 Public Law 115–161 115th Congress

An Act To deem the compliance date for amended energy conservation standards for ceiling fan light kits to be January 21, 2020, and for other purposes. Apr. 3, 2018 [ S. 2030 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act ”. SEC. 2. COMPLIANCE DATE FOR AMENDED ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR CEILING FAN LIGHT KITS. (a) In General .— The compliance date for the amended energy conservation standards established for ceiling fan light kits in the final rule entitled “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Ceiling Fan Light Kits” ( 81 Fed. Reg. 580 (January 6, 2016)) is deemed to be January 21, 2020. (b) Conforming Changes .— Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall make such technical and conforming changes to any regulation, guidance document, or procedure as may be necessary to implement subsection (a). Approved April 3, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 2030 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): Dec. 21, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 164 (2018): Mar. 19, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–162: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 621 Kansas Avenue in Atchison, Kansas, as the “Amelia Earhart Post Office Building”. Public Law 162 Public Law 115–162 132 Stat. 1250 2018-04-03 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1250 Public Law 115–162 115th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 621 Kansas Avenue in Atchison, Kansas, as the “Amelia Earhart Post Office Building”. Apr. 3, 2018 [ S. 2040 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AMELIA EARHART POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 621 Kansas Avenue in Atchison, Kansas, shall be known and designated as the “Amelia Earhart 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 “Amelia Earhart Post Office Building”. Approved April 3, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 2040 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Mar. 7, considered and passed Senate. Mar. 20, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–163: To establish the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site in the State of Indiana, and for other purposes. Public Law 163 Public Law 115–163 132 Stat. 1251 2018-04-04 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1251 Public Law 115–163 115th Congress

An Act To establish the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site in the State of Indiana, and for other purposes. Apr. 4, 2018 [ H.R. 4851 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act. SECTION 1. 54 USC 320101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Kennedy–King National Commemorative Site Act ”. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.   In this Act: (1) Secretary .— The term “ Secretary ” means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Site .— The term “ Site ” means the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site as designated by section 3(a). (3) State .— The term “ State ” means the State of Indiana. SEC. 3. NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE SITE. (a) Designation .— The Landmark for Peace Memorial in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Indianapolis, in the State, is hereby designated as the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site. (b) African American Civil Rights Network .— The Site shall be part of the African American Civil Rights Network established under Public Law 115–104 . (c) Administration .— (1) Cooperative agreements .— The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private entities for interpretative and educational purposes related to the Site. (2) Effect of designation .— The Site shall not be a unit of the National Park System. (3) Limitations .— Nothing in this Act— (A) authorizes the Secretary to interfere with the rights of any person with respect to private property or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the State or any political subdivision thereof; or 132 STAT. 1252 (B) authorizes the Secretary to acquire land or interests in land through condemnation or otherwise. Approved April 4, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4851 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–612 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Mar. 19, considered and passed House. Mar. 22, considered and passed Senate, amended. House concurred in Senate amendment.

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Public Law 115–168: To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes. Public Law 168 Public Law 115–168 132 Stat. 1284 2018-04-23 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1284 Public Law 115–168 115th Congress

An Act To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes. Apr. 23, 2018 [ H.R. 3979 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act. 16 USC 742a note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act ”. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM VOLUNTEER SERVICES, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, AND REFUGE EDUCATION PROGRAMS.   Section 7 of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 ( 16 U.S.C. 742f ) is amended in subsection (g), by striking “ 2011 through 2014 ” and inserting “ 2018 through 2022 ”. Approved April 23, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3979 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–438 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): Dec. 18, considered and passed House. Vol. 164 (2018): Apr. 9, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–169: To designate a National Memorial to Fallen Educators at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas. Public Law 169 Public Law 115–169 132 Stat. 1285 2018-04-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1285 Public Law 115–169 115th Congress

An Act To designate a National Memorial to Fallen Educators at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas. Apr. 30, 2018 [ S. 167 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act. 54 USC 320301 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act ”. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION. (a) In General .— The memorial to fallen educators located at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas, is designated as the “National Memorial to Fallen Educators”. (b) Effect of Designation .— The national memorial designated by this section is not a unit of the National Park System and the designation of the National Memorial to Fallen Educators shall not require or permit Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to that national memorial. Approved April 30, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 167 ( H.R. 2711 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–533 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ) accompanying H.R. 2711 . SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–95 ( Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): Dec. 21, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 164 (2018): Apr. 16, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–172: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act”. Public Law 172 Public Law 115–172 132 Stat. 1290 2018-05-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1290 Public Law 115–172 115th Congress

Joint Resolution Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act”. May 21, 2018 [ S.J. Res. 57 ]   Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act” (CFPB Bulletin 2013–02 (March 21, 2013), and printed in the Congressional Record on December 6, 2017, on pages S7888–S7889, along with a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated December 5, 2017, that the Bulletin is a rule under the Congressional Review Act), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Approved May 21, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S.J. Res. 57 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Apr. 17, 18, considered and passed Senate. May 8, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–178: To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct a central parking facility on National Zoological Park property in the District of Columbia. Public Law 178 Public Law 115–178 132 Stat. 1379 2018-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1379 Public Law 115–178 115th Congress

An Act To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct a central parking facility on National Zoological Park property in the District of Columbia. June 1, 2018 [ H.R. 4009 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Act. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Act ”. SEC. 2. FACILITY FOR IMPROVED VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND ACCESS AT THE NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK. (a) In General .— In order to improve visitor experience and multi-modal access to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution is authorized to plan, design, and construct a central parking facility on National Zoological Park property in the District of Columbia. (b) Central Parking Facility .— The facility authorized under this section may include parking, transportation improvements, visitor amenities including restrooms, a pedestrian bridge to a midpoint entry of the National Zoological Park, and ancillary works to accommodate alternative uses of the facility. (c) Funding .— Construction of the facility described in this section shall be conducted with funds from nonappropriated sources. Approved June 1, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4009 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Apr. 25, considered and passed House. May 16, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–183: To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Huntington, West Virginia, as the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center. Public Law 183 Public Law 115–183 132 Stat. 1482 2018-06-15 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1482 Public Law 115–183 115th Congress

An Act To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Huntington, West Virginia, as the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center. June 15, 2018 [ H.R. 3663 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF HERSHEL “WOODY” WILLIAMS VA MEDICAL CENTER IN HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA. (a) Designation .— The medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Huntington, West Virginia, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the “Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams VA Medical Center”. (b) Reference .— Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the medical center referred to in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center. Approved June 15, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3663 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): May 21, considered and passed House. May 24, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–184: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes. Public Law 184 Public Law 115–184 132 Stat. 1483 2018-06-15 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1483 Public Law 115–184 115th Congress

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes. June 15, 2018 [ H.R. 4910 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act. SECTION 1. 38 USC 101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act ”. SEC. 2. PROVISION OF OUTER BURIAL RECEPTACLES FOR REMAINS BURIED IN NATIONAL PARKS.    Section 2306(e) of title 38, United States Code , is amended — (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by inserting “ (A) ” before “ The Secretary of Veterans ”; (B) in subparagraph (A), as designated by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, by striking “ The Secretary of the Army ” and inserting the following: “(B) The Secretary of the Army” ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(C) The Secretary of the Interior shall provide an outer burial receptacle for each such a grave in an open national cemetery administered by the National Park Service.” ; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by striking “ or in the Arlington National Cemetery ” and inserting “ , in the Arlington National Cemetery, or in a national cemetery administered by the National Park Service ”; and (B) by striking “ or Secretary of the Army ” and inserting “ , the Secretary of the Army, or the Secretary of the Interior ”; (3) in paragraph (3)(B)(ii), by striking “ or, with respect to Arlington National Cemetery, the Secretary of the Army ” and inserting “ or the Secretary of the Army with respect to Arlington National Cemetery or the Secretary of the Interior with respect to a national cemetery administered by the National Park Service ”; and (4) in paragraph (4), by striking “ or, with respect to Arlington National Cemetery, the Secretary of the Army ” and inserting “ or the Secretary of the Army with respect to Arlington National Cemetery or the Secretary of the Interior 132 STAT. 1484 with respect to a national cemetery administered by the National Park Service ”. Approved June 15, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4910 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): May 7, considered and passed House. May 24, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–187: To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount of leverage made available to small business investment companies. Public Law 187 Public Law 115–187 2018-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

Public Law 115–187 115th Congress

An Act To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount of leverage made available to small business investment companies. June 21, 2018 [ H.R. 2333 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Small Business Investment Opportunity Act of 2017. SECTION 1. 15 USC 661 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Small Business Investment Opportunity Act of 2017 ”. SEC. 2. INDIVIDUAL SBIC LEVERAGE LIMIT INCREASE.   Section 303(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 683(b)(2)(A)(ii) ) is amended by striking “ $150,000,000 ” and inserting “ $175,000,000 ”. Approved June 21, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2333 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–215 ( Comm. on Small Business ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): July 24, considered and passed House. Vol. 164 (2018): June 5, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–188: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for requirements relating to the reassignment of Department of Veterans Affairs senior executive employees. Public Law 188 Public Law 115–188 132 Stat. 1490 2018-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1490 Public Law 115–188 115th Congress

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for requirements relating to the reassignment of Department of Veterans Affairs senior executive employees. June 21, 2018 [ H.R. 2772 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Accountability Act of 2018. 38 USC 101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Accountability Act of 2018 ” or the “ SEA Act of 2018 ”. SEC. 2. SEMIANNUAL REPORTS ON REASSIGNMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SENIOR EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES. (a) In General .— Subchapter I of chapter 7 of title 38, United States Code , is amended by adding at the end the following new section: “§ 727. 38 USC 727 . Reassignment of senior executives “(a) Approval of Reassignments .— No individual employed in a senior executive position at the Department may be reassigned to another such position at the Department unless such reassignment is approved in writing and signed by the Secretary. “(b) Semiannual Reports Required .— (1) Not later than June 30 and December 31 of each year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the reassignment of individuals employed in senior executive positions at the Department to other such positions at the Department during the period covered by the report. “(2) Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall describe the purpose of each reassignment and the costs associated with such reassignment. “(3) For purposes of paragraph (2), costs associated with a reassignment may only include the following: “(A) A salary increase. “(B) Temporary travel expenses for the individual or the family of the individual. “(C) Moving expenses. “(D) A paid incentive. “(c) Senior Executive Position Defined .— In this section, the term ‘ senior executive position ’ has the meaning given such term in section 713(d) of this title.” . 132 STAT. 1491 (b) Clerical Amendment .— The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is 38 USC 701 prec. amended by inserting after the item relating to section 725 the following new item: “727. Reassignment of senior executives.”. Approved June 21, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2772 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–248 ( Comm. on Veterans’ Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): July 28, considered and passed House. Vol. 164 (2018): May 16, considered and passed Senate, amended. June 7, House concurred in Senate amendment.

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Public Law 115–191: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, for inclusion in the John Muir National Historic Site, and for other purposes. Public Law 191 Public Law 115–191 2018-06-22 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

Public Law 115–191 115th Congress

An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, for inclusion in the John Muir National Historic Site, and for other purposes. June 22, 2018 [ H.R. 1719 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act. SECTION 1. 54 USC 320101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act ”. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.   In this Act: (1) Historic site .— The term “ Historic Site ” means the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California, established by Public Law 88–547 ( 78 Stat. 753 ). (2) Map .— The term “ map ” means the map entitled “John Muir National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Expansion”, numbered 426/127150, and dated November 2014. (3) Secretary .— The term “ Secretary ” means the Secretary of the Interior. SEC. 3. JOHN MUIR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE LAND ACQUISITION. (a) Acquisition .— The Secretary may acquire by donation the approximately 44 acres of land and any interests in the land that is identified on the map. (b) Boundary .— On the acquisition of the land authorized under subsection (a), the Secretary shall adjust the boundaries of the Historic Site to include the acquired land. (c) Administration .— The land and any interests in land acquired under subsection (a) shall be administered as part of the National Historic Site. Approved June 22, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1719 ( S. 729 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–208 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–47 ( Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources ) accompanying S. 729 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): July 11, considered and passed House. Vol. 164 (2018): June 6, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–193: To designate the health care center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Sergeant Ernest I. “Boots” Thomas VA Clinic, and for other purposes. Public Law 193 Public Law 115–193 2018-06-25 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

Public Law 115–193 115th Congress

An Act To designate the health care center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Sergeant Ernest I. “Boots” Thomas VA Clinic, and for other purposes. June 25, 2018 [ S. 2246 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION OF A DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINIC IN FLORIDA. (a) Designation .— The Health Care Center of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 2181 Orange Avenue in Tallahassee, Florida, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the “Sergeant Ernest I. ‘Boots’ Thomas VA Clinic”. (b) References .— Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the clinic referred to in paragraph (1) shall be considered to be a reference to the Sergeant Ernest I. “Boots” Thomas VA Clinic. Approved June 25, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 2246 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Feb. 14, considered and passed Senate. June 7, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–195: To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide permanent authority for judicial review of certain Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers, and for other purposes. Public Law 195 Public Law 115–195 132 Stat. 1510 2018-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1510 Public Law 115–195 115th Congress

An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide permanent authority for judicial review of certain Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers, and for other purposes. July 7, 2018 [ H.R. 2229 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, All Circuit Review Act. SECTION 1. 5 USC 101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ All Circuit Review Act ”. SEC. 2. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD DECISIONS RELATING TO WHISTLEBLOWERS. (a) In General .— Section 7703(b)(1)(B) of title 5, United States Code , is amended by striking “ During the 5-year period beginning on the effective date of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012, a petition ” and inserting “ A petition ”. (b) Director Review .— Section 7703(d)(2) of such title is amended by striking “ During the 5-year period beginning on the effective date of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012, this paragraph ” and inserting “ This paragraph ”. (c) 5 USC 7703 note . Retroactive Effective Date .— The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on November 26, 2017. Approved July 7, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2229 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–337 , Pt. 1 ( Comm. on Oversight and Government Reform ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–229 ( Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): Oct. 11, considered and passed House. Vol. 164 (2018): June 12, considered and passed Senate, amended. June 22, House concurred in Senate amendment.

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Public Law 115–199: Providing for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Public Law 199 Public Law 115–199 2018-07-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

Public Law 115–199 115th Congress

Joint Resolution Providing for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. July 20, 2018 [ S.J. Res. 60 ]   Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona on January 10, 2019, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. Time period. Effective date. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the later of January 11, 2019, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution. Approved July 20, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S.J. Res. 60 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): May 17, considered and passed Senate. June 28, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–200: To correct the Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and to provide for the conveyance of the remaining tract of land within the corrected survey boundary to the State of Alaska. Public Law 200 Public Law 115–200 132 Stat. 1527 2018-07-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1527 Public Law 115–200 115th Congress

An Act To correct the Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and to provide for the conveyance of the remaining tract of land within the corrected survey boundary to the State of Alaska. July 20, 2018 [ H.R. 219 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act ”. SEC. 2. CONVEYANCE OF FEDERAL LAND WITHIN THE SWAN LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT BOUNDARY.   Not Deadline. later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall— (1) survey the exterior boundaries of the tract of Federal land within the project boundary of the Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2911) as generally depicted and labeled “Lost Creek” on the map entitled “Swan Lake Project Boundary—Lot 2” and dated February 1, 2016; and (2) issue a patent to the State of Alaska for the tract described in paragraph (1) in accordance with— (A) the survey authorized under paragraph (1); (B) section 6(a) of the Act of July 7, 1958 (commonly known as the “Alaska Statehood Act”) ( 48 U.S.C. note prec. 21; Public Law 85–508 ); and (C) section 24 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 818 ). Approved July 20, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 219 ( S. 267 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–532 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–98 ( Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources ) accompanying S. 267 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018): Feb. 5, 6, considered and passed House. June 28, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 115–201: To authorize the expansion of an existing hydroelectric project, and for other purposes. Public Law 201 Public Law 115–201 132 Stat. 1528 2018-07-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 115 public

132 STAT. 1528 Public Law 115–201 115th Congress

An Act To authorize the expansion of an existing hydroelectric project, and for other purposes. July 20, 2018 [ H.R. 220 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. TERROR LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT UPPER HIDDEN BASIN DIVERSION AUTHORIZATION. (a) Definitions .— In this section: (1) Commission .— The term “ Commission ” means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2) Terror lake hydroelectric project .— The term “ Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project ” means the project identified in section 1325 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3212 ), and which is Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project number 2743. (3) Upper hidden basin diversion expansion .— The term “ Upper Hidden Basin Diversion Expansion ” means the expansion of the Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project as generally described in Exhibit E to the Upper Hidden Basin Grant Application dated July 2, 2014, and submitted to the Alaska Energy Authority Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII by Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. (b) Authorization .— The licensee for the Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project may occupy not more than 20 acres of Federal land to construct, operate, and maintain the Upper Hidden Basin Diversion Expansion without further authorization of the Secretary of the Interior or under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ). (c) Savings Clause .— The Upper Hidden Basin Diversion Expansion shall be subject to appropriate terms and conditions included in an amendment to a license issued by the Commission pursuant to the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 791a et seq. ), including section 4(e) of that Act ( 16 U.S.C. 797(e) ), following an 132 STAT. 1529 environmental review by the Commission under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ). Approved July 20, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 220 ( S. 214 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–154 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 115–105 ( Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources ) accompanying S. 214 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 163 (2017): June 27, considered and passed House. Vol. 164 (2018): June 28, considered and passed Senate.

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