[House Calendars for September 25, 2017 - 115th Congress, 1st Session] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] HISTORY OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ======================================================================== No. Index Key and History of Bill ________________________________________________________________________ SENATE BILLS S. 12.-- To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Referred to Veterans' Affairs Jan. 3, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended May 25, 2017. Received in House and referred to Veterans' Affairs May 26, 2017. S. 19.-- To provide opportunities for broadband investment, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 3, 2017. Reported amended Mar. 21, 2017; Rept. 115-4. Passed Senate amended Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Aug. 4, 2017. S. 35.-- To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Bureau of Land Management land from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the Black Hills National Cemetery, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 5, 2017. Reported amended May 3, 2017; Rept. 115-35. S. 39.-- To extend the Federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Jan. 5, 2017. Reported May 22, 2017; Rept. 115-75. S. 55 (H.R. 46).-- To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Fort Ontario in the State of New York. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 5, 2017. Reported amended June 13, 2017; Rept. 115-104. S. 61 (H.R. 374).-- To remove the sunset provision of section 203 of Public Law 105-384 and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 9, 2017. Reported June 5, 2017; Rept. 115-88. S. 63.-- To clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. Referred to Indian Affairs Jan. 9, 2017. Reported Feb. 17 (Legislative day of Feb. 16), 2017; Rept. 115-3. S. 81.-- To establish an advisory office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection of the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 10, 2017. Reported Aug. 1, 2017; Rept. 115-141. Passed Senate Aug. 2, 2017. Received in House and referred to Energy and Commerce Aug. 4, 2017. S. 84 (H. Res. 48) (H.R. 393).-- To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces. Referred to Armed Services Jan. 10, 2017. Reported Jan. 12, 2017; no written report. Received in House and held at desk Jan. 12, 2017. Passed House Jan. 13, 2017; Roll No. 59: 268-151. Presented to the President Jan. 20, 2017. Approved Jan. 20, 2017. Public Law 115-2. S. 88.-- To ensure appropriate spectrum planning and interagency coordination to support the Internet of Things. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 10, 2017. Reported June 5, 2017; Rept. 115-90. Passed Senate amended Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and referred to Energy and Commerce Aug. 4, 2017. S. 89.-- To amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from the fire-retardant materials requirement if the owners of such vessels make annual structural alterations to at least 10 percent of the areas of the vessels that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 10, 2017. Reported Mar. 21, 2017; Rept. 115-5. Passed Senate Apr. 3, 2017; Roll No. 102: 85-12. Received in House and held at desk Apr. 4, 2017. S. 90 (H.R. 428).-- To survey the gradient boundary along the Red River in the States of Oklahoma and Texas, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Jan. 10, 2017. Committee discharged Feb. 28, 2017. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 28, 2017. S. 91 (H.R. 228).-- To amend the Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Demonstration Act of 1992 to facilitate the ability of Indian tribes to integrate the employment, training, and related services from diverse Federal sources, and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Jan. 10, 2017. Reported Apr. 6 (Legislative day of Apr. 4), 2017; Rept. 115-26. S. 96 (H.R. 460).-- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure the integrity of voice communications and to prevent unjust or unreasonable discrimination among areas of the United States in the delivery of such communications. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 11, 2017. Reported Mar. 21, 2017; Rept. 115-6. Passed Senate Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Aug. 4, 2017. S. 97.-- To enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions, to expand theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 11, 2017. Reported June 21, 2017; Rept. 115-115. S. 99.-- To require the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the President James K. Polk Home in Columbia, Tennessee, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 11, 2017. Reported May 3, 2017; Rept. 115-36. S. 102 (H.R. 588).-- To direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical communications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 11, 2017. Reported amended Apr. 5 (Legislative day of Apr. 4), 2017; Rept. 115-24. Passed Senate amended Sept. 11, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 12, 2017. S. 110.-- To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a constituent-driven program to provide a digital information platform capable of efficiently integrating coastal data with decision-support tools, training, and best practices and to support collection of priority coastal geospatial data to inform and improve local, State, regional, and Federal capacities to manage the coastal region, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 12, 2017. Reported Mar. 30, 2017; Rept. 115-14. Passed Senate May 25, 2017. Received in House and held at desk May 26, 2017. S. 114 (H. Res. 480) (H.R. 1690).-- To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Referred to Veterans' Affairs Jan. 12, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate May 25, 2017. Received in House and referred to Veterans' Affairs May 26, 2017. Failed of passage under suspension of the rules (two-thirds required) July 24, 2017; Roll No. 408: 219-186. Passed House with amendments July 28, 2017; Roll No. 438: 414- 0. Senate agreed to House amendments Aug. 1, 2017. Presented to the President Aug. 7, 2017. Approved Aug. 12, 2017. Public Law 115-46. S. 117.-- To designate a mountain peak in the State of Montana as ``Alex Diekmann Peak''. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 12, 2017. Reported amended June 8, 2017; Rept. 115-94. S. 123 (H.R. 582).-- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly initiate a call to 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digit, code, prefix, or post-fix, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 12, 2017. Reported July 10, 2017; Rept. 115-124. Passed Senate Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Aug. 4, 2017. S. 129.-- To reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 12, 2017. Reported Mar. 30, 2017; Rept. 115-15. Passed Senate amended Sept. 14, 2017. Received in House and referred to Natural Resources Sept. 18, 2017. S. 131.-- To provide for the exchange of certain National Forest System land and non-Federal land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 12, 2017. Reported amended May 16, 2017; Rept. 115-117. S. 133.-- To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Referred to Intelligence Jan. 12, 2017. Reported Jan. 20, 2017; Rept. 115-2. S. 134 (H.R. 423).-- To expand the prohibition on misleading or inaccurate caller identification information, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 12, 2017. Reported amended June 6, 2017; Rept. 115-91. Passed Senate amended Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Aug. 4, 2017. S. 139 (H.R. 510).-- To implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis backlogs, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Jan. 12, 2017. Reported May 11, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate May 16, 2017. Received in House and held at desk May 16, 2017. S. 140.-- To amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund. Referred to Indian Affairs Jan. 12, 2017. Reported Mar. 21, 2017; Rept. 115-7. Passed Senate May 8, 2017. Received in House and referred to Natural Resources May 11, 2017. S. 141.-- To improve understanding and forecasting of space weather events, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 12, 2017. Reported amended Mar. 30, 2017; Rept. 115-21. Passed Senate amended May 2, 2017. Received in House and referred to Science, Space, and Technology and in addition to Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence May 3, 2017. S. 154.-- To amend the Small Business Act to ensure small businesses affected by the onset of transmissible diseases are eligible for disaster relief. Referred to Small Business and Entrepreneurship Jan. 17, 2017. Reported Aug. 2, 2017; no written report. S. 167.-- To designate a National Memorial to Fallen Educators at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 17, 2017. Reported amended June 8, 2017; Rept. 115-95. S. 168.-- To amend and enhance certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 17, 2017. Reported Mar. 30, 2017; Rept. 115-16. S. 174.-- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to consolidate the reporting obligations of the Federal Communications Commission in order to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 17, 2017. Reported May 11, 2017; Rept. 115-61. Passed Senate Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Aug. 4, 2017. S. 178.-- To prevent elder abuse and exploitation and improve the justice system's response to victims in elder abuse and exploitation cases. Referred to the Judiciary Jan. 20, 2017. Reported Mar. 23, 2017; Rept. 115-9. Passed Senate amended Aug. 1, 2017. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary and in addition to Energy and Commerce Aug. 4, 2017. S. 188.-- To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the costs of painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Jan. 23, 2017. Reported Apr. 24, 2017; Rept. 115-28. Passed Senate Sept. 18, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 21, 2017. S. 189.-- To modify the boundary of the Fort Scott National Historic Site in the State of Kansas, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 23, 2017. Reported amended May 3, 2017; Rept. 115-37. S. 190 (H.R. 511).-- To provide for consideration of the extension under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of nonapplication of No-Load Mode energy efficiency standards to certain security or life safety alarms or surveillance systems, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 23, 2017. Reported May 24, 2017; Rept. 115-76. Passed Senate Aug. 1, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Aug. 4, 2017. S. 199 (H.R. 648).-- To authorize the use of the active capacity of the Fontenelle Reservoir. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 24, 2017. Reported June 8, 2017; Rept. 115-96. S. 204.-- To authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Jan. 24, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and referred to Energy and Commerce Aug. 4, 2017. S. 213.-- To designate the wilderness within the Lake Clark National Park and Preserve in the State of Alaska as the Jay S. Hammond Wilderness Area. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 24, 2017. Reported June 14, 2017; Rept. 115- 108. S. 214 (H.R. 220).-- To authorize the expansion of an existing hydroelectric project. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 24, 2017. Reported June 13, 2017; Rept. 115- 105. S. 215.-- To authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 24, 2017. Reported May 24, 2017; Rept. 115-77. S. 216 (H.R. 660).-- To require the Secretary of the Interior to submit to Congress a report on the efforts of the Bureau of Reclamation to manage its infrastructure assets. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 24, 2017. Reported June 8, 2017; Rept. 115-97. S. 217.-- To amend the Denali National Park Improvement Act to clarify certain provisions relating to the natural gas pipeline authorized in the Denali National Park and Preserve. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 24, 2017. Reported June 14, 2017; Rept. 115-109. S. 218.-- To restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent by mail by the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Jan. 24, 2017. Reported amended May 15, 2017; Rept. 115-62. S. 225 (H.R. 699).-- To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to modify provisions relating to certain land exchanges in the Mt. Hood Wilderness in the State of Oregon. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 24, 2017. Reported May 9, 2017; Rept. 115-52. S. 226.-- To exclude power supply circuits, drivers, and devices to be connected to, and power, light-emitting diodes or organic light-emitting diodes providing illumination or ceiling fans using direct current motors from energy conservation standards for external power supplies. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 24, 2017. Reported May 24, 2017; Rept. 115-78. S. 239.-- To amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to encourage the increased use of performance contracting in Federal facilities, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 30, 2017. Reported May 24, 2017; Rept. 115-79. S. 245.-- To amend the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self Determination Act of 2005, and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Jan. 30, 2017. Reported May 24, 2017; Rept. 115-84. S. 249.-- To provide that the pueblo of Santa Clara may lease for 99 years certain restricted land, and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Feb. 1, 2017. Reported Mar. 22, 2017; Rept. 115-8. Passed Senate May 8, 2017. Received in House and referred to Natural Resources May 11, 2017. Reported July 24, 2017; Rept. 115-242. Union Calendar................................................Union 174 S. 254.-- To amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to provide flexibility and reauthorization to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages. Referred to Indian Affairs Feb. 1, 2017. Reported Apr. 4, 2017; Rept. 115-23. S. 267.-- To provide for the correction of a survey of certain land in the State of Alaska. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 1, 2017. Reported June 8, 2017; Rept. 115-98. S. 269.-- To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Tanana Tribal Council located in Tanana, Alaska, and to the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation located in Dillingham, Alaska, and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Feb. 1, 2017. Reported Mar. 27, 2017; Rept. 115-11. S. 274.-- To nullify the effect of the recent executive order that temporarily restricted individuals from certain countries from entering the United States. Ordered placed on the calendar Feb. 2, 2017. S. 280 (H.R. 618).-- To authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in El Paso and Teller Counties, Colorado, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 2, 2017. Reported May 9, 2017; Rept. 115-45. S. 285 (H.R. 689).-- To ensure adequate use and access to the existing Bolts Ditch headgate and ditch segment within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Eagle County, Colorado, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 2, 2017. Reported May 9, 2017; Rept. 115-53. S. 286 (H.R. 698).-- To require a land conveyance involving the Elkhorn Ranch and the White River National Forest in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 2, 2017. Reported June 7, 2017; Rept. 115-92. S. 287.-- To update the map of, and modify the maximum acreage available for inclusion in, the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 2, 2017. Reported May 3, 2017; Rept. 115-38. S. 289 (H.R. 688).-- To adjust the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 2, 2017. Reported May 9, 2017; Rept. 115-54. S. 302.-- To enhance tribal road safety, and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Feb. 3, 2017. Reported Apr. 6 (Legislative day of Apr. 4), 2017; Rept. 115-27. S. 304.-- To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to allow the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of a copayment of an Indian or Alaska Native veteran receiving medical care or services from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Feb. 3, 2017. Reported June 15, 2017; Rept. 115-112. S. 305.-- To amend title 4, United States Code, to encourage the display of the flag of the United States on National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Passed Senate Feb. 3, 2017. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary Feb. 6, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed House Mar. 21, 2017. Presented to the President Mar. 23, 2017. Approved Mar. 28, 2017. Public Law 115-15. S. 317.-- To provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost and performance of Government programs and areas of duplication among them, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Feb. 6, 2017. Reported amended May 1, 2017; Rept. 115-34. S. 327.-- To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide a safe harbor related to certain investment fund research reports, and for other purposes. Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Feb. 7 (Legislative day of Feb. 6), 2017. Reported amended Mar. 13, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate amended Sept. 11, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 12, 2017. S. 331.-- To remove the use restrictions on certain land transferred to Rockingham County, Virginia, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 7 (Legislative day of Feb. 6), 2017. Reported May 3, 2017; Rept. 115-39. S. 343.-- To repeal certain obsolete laws relating to Indians. Referred to Indian Affairs Feb. 8 (Legislative day of Feb. 6), 2017. Reported May 24, 2017; Rept. 115-85. S. 346.-- To provide for the establishment of the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 8 (Legislative day of Feb. 6), 2017. Reported amended June 15, 2017; Rept. 115-113. S. 363.-- To revise the authorized route of the North Country National Scenic Trail in northeastern Minnesota and to extend the trail into Vermont to connect with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 13, 2017. Reported June 8, 2017; Rept. 115-99. S. 371.-- To make technical changes and other improvements to the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017. Referred to Foreign Relations Feb. 14, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended May 1, 2017. Received in House and referred to Foreign Affairs May 2, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed House with amendment July 28, 2017. S. 381.-- To repeal the Act entitled ``An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation''. Referred to Indian Affairs Feb. 15, 2017. Reported June 28, 2017; Rept. 115-122. S. 385.-- To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 15, 2017. Reported May 10, 2017; Rept. 115-60. S. 392 (H.R. 1242).-- To establish the 400 Years of African- American History Commission, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 15, 2017. Reported May 16, 2017; Rept. 115-63. S. 396.-- To make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Feb. 15, 2017. Reported Sept. 19, 2017; Rept. 115-160. S. 416.-- Referred to Small Business and Entrepreneurship Feb. 16, 2017. Committee discharged Mar. 7, 2017. Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Mar. 7, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Sept. 11, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 12, 2017. S. 419.-- To require adequate reporting on the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Feb. 16, 2017. Reported Mar. 9, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate amended May 16, 2017. Received in House May 17, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House May 17, 2017. Presented to the President May 22, 2017. Approved June 2, 2017. Public Law 115-36. S. 432.-- To designate the Cerro del Yuta and Rio San Antonio Wilderness Areas in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 16, 2017. Reported May 3, 2017; Rept. 115-40. S. 442.-- To authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. Passed Senate Feb. 17, 2017. Received in House and referred to Science, Space, and Technology Feb. 27, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Mar. 7, 2017. Presented to the President Mar. 9, 2017. Approved Mar. 21, 2017. Public Law 115-10. S. 444.-- To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company. Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Feb. 27, 2017. Reported Mar. 13, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate Sept. 11, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 12, 2017. S. 459.-- To designate the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Boris Nemtsov Plaza'', and for other purposes.. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Feb. 27, 2017. Reported June 26, 2017; Rept. 115-119. S. 462.-- To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to refund or credit certain excess payments made to the Commission. Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Feb. 28, 2017. Reported Mar. 13, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate Sept. 11, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 12, 2017. S. 466.-- A bill to clarify the description of certain Federal land under the Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act of 2005 to include additional land in the Kaibab National Forest. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 28, 2017. Reported May 3, 2017; Rept. 115-41. S. 484 (H.R. 1366).-- To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to terminate an exemption for companies located in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and any other possession of the United States. Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Mar. 1, 2017. Reported amended Mar. 13, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate amended Sept. 11, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 12, 2017. S. 488.-- To increase the threshold for disclosures required by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to compensatory benefit plans, and for other purposes. Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Mar. 1, 2017. Reported Mar. 13, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate Sept. 11, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 12, 2017. S. 490.-- To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 2, 2017. Reported amended June 8, 2017; Rept. 115-100. S. 491.-- To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 2, 2017. Reported amended June 8, 2017; Rept. 115-101. S. 496.-- To repeal the rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled ``Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform''. Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Mar. 2, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Mar. 8, 2017. Received in House and referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Mar. 9, 2017. Considered under suspension of rules Apr. 25, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 27, 2017; Roll No. 231: 417-3. Presented to the President May 2, 2017. Approved May 12, 2017. Public Law 115-33. S. 500 (H.R. 1238).-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Health Affairs responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security related to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Mar. 2, 2017. Reported Apr. 24, 2017; Rept. 115-29. S. 501.-- To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of East Rosebud Creek in Carbon County, Montana, as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 2, 2017. Reported May 3, 2017; Rept. 115-42. S. 502.-- To modify the boundary of Voyageurs National Park in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 2, 2017. Reported May 16, 2017; Rept. 115-64. S. 504 (H.R. 2805).-- To permanently authorize the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card Program. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Mar. 2, 2017. Reported Aug. 1, 2017; Rept. 115-140. S. 508.-- To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 2, 2017. Reported May 16, 2017; Rept. 115-65. S. 512.-- To modernize the regulation of nuclear energy. Referred to Environment and Public Works Mar. 2, 2017. Reported amended May 25, 2017; Rept. 115-86. S. 513.-- To designate the Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area in the State of Oregon. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 2, 2017. Reported May 16, 2017; Rept. 115-66. S. 518.-- To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for technical assistance for small treatment works. Referred to Environment and Public Works Mar. 2, 2017. Reported amended May 17, 2017; Rept. 115-71. S. 534 (H.R. 1973).-- To prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Mar. 6, 2017. Reported amended June 8, 2017; no written report. S. 544 (H.R. 369).-- To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes. Referred to Veterans' Affairs Mar. 7, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Apr. 3, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Apr. 3, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 5, 2017. Presented to the President Apr. 7, 2017. Approved Apr. 19, 2017. Public Law 115-26. S. 566.-- To withdraw certain land in Okanogan County, Washington, to protect the land, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 8, 2017. Reported June 13, 2017; Rept. 115-106. S. 576.-- To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend certain protections against prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Mar. 8, 2017. Reported Apr. 24, 2017; Rept. 115-30. S. 577.-- To require each agency, in providing notice of a rule making, to include a link to a 100 word plain language summary of the proposed rule. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Mar. 8, 2017. Reported amended June 28, 2017; Rept. 115-120. S. 579.-- To require agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule making for major rules. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Mar. 8, 2017. Reported amended June 28, 2017; Rept. 115-121. S. 581.-- To include information concerning a patient's opioid addiction in certain medical records. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Mar. 8, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and referred to Energy and Commerce Aug. 4, 2017. S. 582.-- To reauthorize the Office of Special Counsel, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Mar. 8, 2017. Reported amended May 18, 2017; Rept. 115-74. Passed Senate amended Aug. 1, 2017. Received in House and referred to Oversight and Government Reform Aug. 4, 2017. S. 583 (H.R. 1428).-- To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds to hire veterans as career law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Mar. 8, 2017. Reported May 11, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate May 16, 2017. Received in House and passed May 17, 2017. Presented to the President May 22, 2017. Approved June 2, 2017. Public Law 115-37. S. 585.-- To provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Mar. 8, 2017. Reported amended May 4, 2017; Rept. 115-44. Passed Senate amended May 25, 2017. Received in House and referred to Oversight and Government Reform and in addition to Veterans' Affairs May 26, 2017. S. 590.-- To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 9, 2017. Reported May 16, 2017; Rept. 115-67. S. 595 (H.R. 2213).-- To provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with additional flexibility to expedite the hiring process for applicants for law enforcement positions, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Mar. 9, 2017. Reported amended July 24, 2017; Rept. 115-133. S. 597.-- To increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers, and for other purposes. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Mar. 9, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Sept. 7, 2017. Received in House and referred to Education and the Workforce and in addition to the Judiciary, and the Budget Sept. 7, 2017. S. 617.-- To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Farmington River and Salmon Brook in the State of Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 14, 2017. Reported May 9, 2017; Rept. 115-55. S. 644 (H.R. 1715).-- To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 15, 2017. Reported amended May 9, 2017; Rept. 115-46. S. 650.-- To amend the Small Business Act to expand tax credit education and training for small businesses that engage in research and development, and for other purposes. Referred to Small Business and Entrepreneurship Mar. 15, 2017. Reported Aug. 2, 2017; no written report. S. 652.-- To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Mar. 15, 2017. Reported amended May 1, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate amended Sept. 6, 2017. Received in House and referred to Energy and Commerce Sept. 7, 2017. S. 669.-- To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to assess sanitation and safety conditions at Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities that were constructed to provide affected Columbia River Treaty tribes access to traditional fishing grounds and expend funds on construction of facilities and structures to improve those conditions, and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs Mar. 21, 2017. Reported Aug. 2, 2017; Rept. 115-143. S. 675.-- To amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to Long Island Sound restoration and stewardship. Referred to Environment and Public Works Mar. 21, 2017. Reported May 17, 2017; Rept. 115-72. S. 690.-- To extend the eligibility of redesignated areas as HUBZones from 3 years to 7 years. Referred to Small Business and Entrepreneurship Mar. 21, 2017. Reported Aug. 2, 2017; no written report. S. 691.-- To extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe. Referred to Indian Affairs Mar. 21, 2017. Reported June 28, 2017; Rept. 115-123. S. 692.-- To provide for integrated plan permits, to establish an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, to promote green infrastructure, and to require the revision of financial capability guidance. Referred to Environment and Public Works Mar. 21, 2017. Reported amended May 25, 2017; Rept. 115-87. S. 696.-- To amend title 5, United States Code, to appropriately limit the authority to award bonuses to Federal employees. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Mar. 22, 2017. Reported amended July 11, 2017; Rept. 115-127. S. 703.-- To extend the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the Equus Beds Division of the Wichita Project. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 22, 2017. Reported June 8, 2017; Rept. 115-102. S. 705 (H.R. 695).-- To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Mar. 23, 2017. Reported amended Sept. 11, 2017; no written report. S. 710 (H.R. 2122).-- To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 23, 2017. Reported amended June 8, 2017; Rept. 115-103. S. 713.-- To establish the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area in the State of Washington. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 23, 2017. Reported amended June 26, 2017; Rept. 115-118. S. 714.-- To amend Public Law 103-434 to authorize Phase III of the Yakima River Basin Water Basin Water Enhancement Project for the purposes of improving water management in the Yakima River basin, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 23, 2017. Reported June 13, 2017; Rept. 115-107. S. 717.-- To promote pro bono legal services as a critical way in which to empower survivors of domestic violence. Referred to the Judiciary Mar. 23, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Aug. 1, 2017. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary Aug. 4, 2017. S. 722.-- To impose sanctions with respect to Iran in relation to Iran's ballistic missile program, support for acts of international terrorism, and violations of human rights, and for other purposes. Referred to Foreign Relations Mar. 23, 2017. Reported amended May 25, 2017; no written report. Considered June 12, 13, 14, 2017. Passed Senate amended June 15, 2017; Roll No. 147: 98-2. Received in House and held at desk June 16, 2017. Senate request return of papers June 29, 2017. S. 723.-- To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 27, 2017. Reported amended May 24, 2017; Rept. 115-80. S. 724.-- To amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 27, 2017. Reported May 24, 2017; Rept. 115-81. S. 729 (H.R. 1719).-- 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. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 27, 2017. Reported May 9, 2017; Rept. 115-47. S. 730.-- To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 27, 2017. Reported May 24, 2017; Rept. 115-82. S. 733.-- To protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 27, 2017. Reported June 22, 2017; Rept. 115-116. S. 734 (H.R. 2292).-- To extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Mar. 27, 2017. Reported amended May 24, 2017; Rept. 115-83. S. 756.-- To reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Act to promote international action to reduce marine debris, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Mar. 29, 2017. Reported July 24, 2017; Rept. 115-135. Passed Senate amended Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and referred to Transportation and Infrastructure and in addition to Natural Resources Aug. 4, 2017. S. 760.-- To expand the Government's use and administration of data to facilitate transparency, effective governance, and innovation, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Mar. 29, 2017. Reported amended July 24, 2017; Rept. 115-134. S. 765.-- To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for penalties for the sale of any Purple Heart awarded to a member of the Armed Forces. Referred to the Judiciary Mar. 29, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary Aug. 4, 2017. S. 770.-- To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to disseminate resources to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Mar. 29, 2017. Reported amended Sept. 11, 2017; Rept. 115-153. S. 772.-- To amend the PROTECT Act to make Indian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants. Referred to Indian Affairs Mar. 29, 2017. Reported Sept. 5, 2017; Rept. 115-147. S. 782.-- To reauthorize the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Mar. 30, 2017. Reported June 8, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate June 15, 2017. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary June 20, 2017. S. 810.-- To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes. Referred to Environment and Public Works Apr. 4, 2017. Reported amended Aug. 2, 2017; Rept. 115-142. Passed Senate amended Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Aug. 4, 2017. S. 822.-- To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to modify provisions relating to grants, and for other purposes. Referred to Environment and Public Works Apr. 4, 2017. Reported amended Sept. 7, 2017; Rept. 115-148. S. 826.-- To reauthorize the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain wildlife conservation funds, to establish prize competitions relating to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking, wildlife conservation, the management of invasive species, and the protection of endangered species, and for other purposes. Referred to Environment and Public Works Apr. 4, 2017. Reported amended May 17, 2017; Rept. 115-73. Passed Senate amended June 8, 2017. Received in House and held at desk June 12, 2017. Referred to Natural Resources and in addition to Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology Aug. 8, 2017. S. 829.-- To reauthorize the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program, the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants program, and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Apr. 5 (Legislative day of Apr. 4), 2017. Reported amended July 11, 2017; Rept. 115-128. Passed Senate amended Aug. 2, 2017. Received in House and referred to Science, Space, and Technology Aug. 4, 2017. S. 831.-- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Pike Street in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, as the ``Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building''. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Apr. 5 (Legislative day of Apr. 4), 2017. Reported May 17, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate June 13, 2017. Received in House and referred to Oversight and Government Reform June 14, 2017. S. 849.-- To support programs for mosquito-borne and other vector- borne disease surveillance and control. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Apr. 5 (Legislative day of Apr. 4), 2017. Reported amended May 1, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate amended Sept. 6, 2017. Received in House and referred to Energy and Commerce Sept. 7, 2017. S. 860 (H.R. 1809).-- To reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Apr. 5 (Legislative day of Apr. 4), 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Aug. 1, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Aug. 4, 2017. S. 861.-- To provide for the compensation of Federal employees affected by lapses in appropriations. Ordered placed on the calendar Apr. 7, 2017. S. 867.-- To provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Apr. 6 (Legislative day of Apr. 4), 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate May 16, 2017. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary May 17, 2017. S. 870.-- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to implement Medicare payment policies designed to improve management of chronic disease, streamline care coordination, and improve quality outcomes without adding to the deficit. Referred to Finance Apr. 6 (Legislative day of Apr. 4), 2017. Reported amended Aug. 3, 2017; Rept. 115-146. S. 905.-- To require a report on, and to authorize technical assistance for, accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Syria, and for other purposes. Referred to Foreign Relations Apr. 7, 2017. Reported amended June 12, 2017; no written report. S. 916.-- To amend the Controlled Substances Act with regard to the provision of emergency medical services. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Apr. 24, 2017. Reported amended May 1, 2017; no written report. S. 917.-- To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate May 1 as ``Silver Star Service Banner Day''. Referred to the Judiciary Apr. 24, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate May 25, 2017. Received in House and held at desk May 26, 2017. S. 920.-- To establish a National Clinical Care Commission. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Apr. 24, 2017. Reported May 1, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate amended Sept. 6, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 7, 2017. S. 929.-- To improve the HUBZone program. Referred to Small Business and Entrepreneurship Apr. 25, 2017. Reported amended Aug. 2, 2017; no written report. S. 934 (H.R. 2430).-- To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Apr. 25, 2017. Reported amended May 11, 2017; no written report. S. 1024 (H.R. 2288).-- To amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Referred to Veterans' Affairs May 3, 2017. Reported amended July 10, 2017; Rept. 115-126. S. 1028.-- To provide for the establishment and maintenance of a National Family Caregiving Strategy, and for other purposes. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions May 3, 2017. Reported May 11, 2017; no written report. S. 1038.-- To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit to Congress a report on the utilization of small businesses with respect to certain Federal contracts. Referred to Small Business and Entrepreneurship May 4, 2017. Reported amended Aug. 2, 2017; no written report. S. 1052.-- To strengthen the use of patient-experience data within the benefit-risk framework for approval of new drugs. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions May 4, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and referred to Energy and Commerce Aug. 4, 2017. S. 1057.-- To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to address harmful algal blooms, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation May 4, 2017. Reported amended Aug. 3, 2017; Rept. 115-145. S. 1083.-- To amend section 1214 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for stays during a period that the Merit Systems Protection Board lacks a quorum. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs May 10, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate May 11, 2017. Received in House and referred to Oversight and Government Reform May 16, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed House with amendment May 25, 2017. Senate agreed to House amendment June 14, 2017. Presented to the President June 15, 2017. Approved June 27, 2017. Public Law 115-42. S. 1088.-- To require the collection of voluntary feedback on services provided by agencies, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs May 10, 2017. Reported amended Sept. 14, 2017; Rept. 115-156. S. 1094 (H. Res. 378).-- To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Referred to Veterans' Affairs May 11, 2017. Reported amended May 24, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate amended June 6, 2017. Received in House and held at desk June 7, 2017. Passed House June 13, 2017; Roll No. 307: 368-55. Presented to the President June 22, 2017. Approved June 23, 2017. Public Law 115-41. S. 1096.-- To amend and enhance certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation May 11, 2017. Reported amended July 24, 2017; Rept. 115-136. S. 1099.-- To provide for the identification and prevention of improper payments and the identification of strategic sourcing opportunities by reviewing and analyzing the use of Federal agency charge cards. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs May 11, 2017. Reported July 11, 2017; Rept. 115-129. Passed Senate amended Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and referred to Oversight and Government Reform Aug. 4, 2017. S. 1103.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department-wide guidance and to develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs May 11, 2017. Reported Sept. 14, 2017; Rept. 115-157. S. 1107 (H.R. 2266).-- To amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize the appointment of additional bankruptcy judges, and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary May 11, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Sept. 5, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 6, 2017. S. 1129.-- To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation May 16, 2017. Reported amended June 5, 2017; Rept. 115-89. S. 1141 (H.R. 2484).-- To ensure that the United States promotes the meaningful participation of women in mediation and negotiation processes seeking to prevent, mitigate, or resolve violent conflict. Referred to Foreign Relations May 16, 2017. Reported June 8, 2017; Rept. 115-93. Passed Senate Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Aug. 4, 2017. S. 1165.-- To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Huntington, West Virginia, as the Hershel ``Woody'' Williams VA Medical Center. Referred to Veterans' Affairs May 17, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Sept. 7, 2017. Received in House and referred to Veterans' Affairs Sept. 7, 2017. S. 1182.-- To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion. Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs May 18, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Aug. 4, 2017. S. 1221.-- To counter the influence of the Russian Federation in Europe and Eurasia, and for other purposes. Referred to Foreign Relations May 24, 2017. Reported amended June 6, 2017; no written report. S. 1282.-- To redesignate certain clinics of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Montana. Referred to Veterans' Affairs May 25, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Aug. 2, 2017. Received in House and referred to Veterans' Affairs Aug. 4, 2017. S. 1311.-- To provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the United States. Referred to the Judiciary June 7, 2017. Reported amended Aug. 1, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate amended Sept. 11, 2017. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary and in addition to Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce, and Homeland Security Sept. 12, 2017. S. 1312 (H.R. 1808).-- To prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the United States. Referred to the Judiciary June 7, 2017. Reported amended Aug. 1, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate amended Sept. 11, 2017. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary and in addition to Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs Sept. 12, 2017. S. 1359.-- To amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize appropriations for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and for other purposes. Referred to Environment and Public Works June 14, 2017. Reported Aug. 3, 2017; Rept. 115-144. Passed Senate Sept. 6, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 7, 2017. S. 1393 (H.R. 2258).-- To streamline the process by which active duty military, reservists, and veterans receive commercial driver's licenses. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation June 21, 2017. Reported Aug. 3, 2017; Rept. 115-161. Passed Senate Sept. 14, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 18, 2017. S. 1395.-- To revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in Delaware. Referred to Environment and Public Works June 21, 2017. Reported Sept. 7, 2017; Rept. 115-149. S. 1428.-- To amend section 21 of the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Referred to Small Business and Entrepreneurship June 26, 2017. Reported Aug. 2, 2017; no written report. S. 1447.-- To reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program, and for other purposes. Referred to Environment and Public Works June 27, 2017. Reported Sept. 13, 2017; Rept. 115-155. S. 1460 (H.R. 589) (H.R. 1242) (H.R. 1397).-- To provide for the modernization of the energy and natural resources policies of the United States, and for other purposes. Ordered placed on the calendar June 29, 2017. S. 1519 (H.R. 2810).-- To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Reported from Armed Services July 10, 2017; Rept. 115-125. S. 1532.-- To disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving human trafficking. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation July 12, 2017. Reported Aug. 3, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate Sept. 14, 2017. Received in House and referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Sept. 18, 2017. S. 1536.-- To designate a human trafficking prevention coordinator and to expand the scope of activities authorized under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's outreach and education program to include human trafficking prevention activities, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation July 12, 2017. Reported amended Aug. 3, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate amended Sept. 14, 2017. Received in House and referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Sept. 18, 2017. S. 1557.-- Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations July 13, 2017; Rept. 115-130. S. 1598 (H.R. 3218).-- To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Referred to Veterans' Affairs July 20, 2017. Reported Aug. 2, 2017; no written report. S. 1603 (H.R. 3268).-- Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations July 20, 2017; Rept. 115-131. S. 1609 (H.R. 3266).-- Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations July 20, 2017; Rept. 115-132. S. 1616.-- To award the Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole, in recognition for his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman. Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs July 24, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and referred to Financial Services Aug. 4, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 5, 2017. Presented to the President Sept. 11, 2017. Approved Sept. 15, 2017. Public Law 115-60. S. 1617.-- To designate the checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 77 North in Sarita, Texas, as the ``Javier Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint''. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs July 24, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Aug. 3, 2017. Received in House and referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Aug. 4, 2017. S. 1631.-- To authorize the Department of State for Fiscal Year 2018, and for other purposes. Referred to Foreign Relations July 25, 2017. Reported amended Sept. 6, 2017; no written report. S. 1648 (H.R. 3162).-- Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations July 27, 2017; Rept. 115-137. S. 1655 (H.R. 3353).-- Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations July 27, 2017; Rept. 115-138. S. 1662 (H.R. 3267).-- Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations July 27, 2017; Rept. 115-139. S. 1697.-- To condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli citizens and United States Citizens. Referred to Foreign Relations Aug. 1, 2017. Reported amended Sept. 6, 2017; no written report. S. 1757.-- To strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes. Ordered placed on the calendar Sept. 5, 2017. S. 1761 (H.R. 3180).-- To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Reported from Intelligence Aug. 18, 2017; Rept. 115-151. S. 1771 (H.R. 3358).-- Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations Sept. 7, 2017; Rept. 115-150. S. 1780 (H.R. 3362).-- Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. Reported from Appropriations Sept. 7, 2017; Rept. 115-152. Ordered placed on the calendar Sept. 7, 2017. S. 1848.-- To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to modify the criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, and for other purposes. Reported from Foreign Relations Sept. 19, 2017; no written report. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________