[House Calendars for February 6, 2018 - 115th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
HISTORY OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
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No. Index Key and History of Bill
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SENATE BILLS
S. 1 (H.R. 1).-- To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title
II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year
2018. Reported from the Budget Nov. 28, 2017; no written
report.
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. 21 (H.R. 26).-- To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States
Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch
shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of
approval is enacted into law. Referred to Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs Jan. 4, 2017. Reported amended Oct.
16, 2017; Rept. 115-169.
S. 34 (H.R. 21).-- To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States
Code, to provide for the en bloc consideration in resolutions
of disapproval for ``midnight rules'', and for other purposes.
Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Jan. 5,
2017. Reported Oct. 5, 2017; Rept. 115-164.
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. Passed Senate
amended Dec. 21, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Dec.
22, 2017.
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 (H.R. 986).-- 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 (H.R. 443).-- 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. Passed Senate amended Dec. 20, 2017. Received in House
and referred to Natural Resources Dec. 21, 2017. Reported Jan.
16, 2018; Rept. 115-516. House Calendar. Rules suspended.
Passed House Jan. 16, 2018; Roll No. 19: 400-3. Presented to
the President Jan. 19, 2018. Approved Jan. 31, 2018. Public
Law 115-122.
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) (H. Res. 682) (H. Con. Res. 98).-- 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. Passed House
with amendment Jan. 11, 2018; Roll No. 16: 256-164. Senate
agreed to House amendment Jan. 18, 2018. Roll No. 12: 65-34.
Presented to the President Jan. 19, 2018. Approved Jan. 19,
2018. Public Law 115-118.
S. 140 (H. Res. 681).-- 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. Reported Dec. 6, 2017; Rept.
115-441. Union Calendar. Passed House with amendment Jan. 10,
2018; Roll No. 11: 239-173.
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 (H.R. 2711).-- 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. Passed
Senate amended Dec. 21, 2017. Received in House and referred
to Natural Resources Dec. 22, 2017.
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. 171.-- To reauthorize and amend the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of
2002, to reauthorize the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act
of 1998, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science
and Transportation Jan. 17, 2017. Reported amended Nov. 7,
2017; Rept. 115-181.
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. Rules
suspended. Passed House Oct. 3, 2017. Presented to the
President Oct. 6, 2017. Approved Oct. 18, 2017. Public Law
115-70.
S. 188 (H.R. 1701).-- 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. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 11, 2017.
Presented to the President Oct. 24, 2017. Approved Nov. 2,
2017. Public Law 115-78.
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. Passed Senate Oct. 24, 2017. Received
in House and held at desk Oct. 25, 2017.
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. Passed Senate Nov. 29, 2017. Received in House and
referred to Natural Resources and in addition to Energy and
Commerce Nov. 30, 2017.
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.
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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. Passed Senate amended Nov. 29, 2017. Received in House
and referred to Education and the Workforce Nov. 30, 2017.
S. 267 (H.R. 219).-- 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. Passed Senate
Nov. 29, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 30,
2017.
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. 324 (H.R. 1005).-- To amend title 38, United States Code, to
improve the provision of adult day health care services for
veterans. Referred to Veterans' Affairs Feb. 7 (Legislative
day of Feb. 6), 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 9, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Nov.
13, 2017.
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. Rules suspended. Passed House
Sept. 27, 2017. Presented to the President Sept. 29, 2017.
Approved Oct. 6, 2017. Public Law 115-66.
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. Passed Senate Nov.
29, 2017. Received in House and referred to Natural Resources
Nov. 30, 2017.
S. 346 (H.R. 4475).-- 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. Senate
agreed to House amendment Dec. 4, 2017. Presented to the
President Dec. 6, 2017. Approved Dec. 18, 2017. Public Law
115-94.
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. Passed Senate Oct. 2, 2017.
Received in House and referred to Natural Resources Oct. 3,
2017.
S. 416.-- To amend the Small Business Investment Incentive Act of
1980 to require an annual review by the Securities and
Exchange Commission of the annual government-business forum on
capital formation. 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. Passed Senate Dec.
21, 2017. Received in House and referred to Natural Resources
Dec. 22, 2017.
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. 447.-- To require reporting on acts of certain foreign
countries on Holocaust era assets and related issues. Referred
to Foreign Relations Feb. 27, 2017. Reported amended Dec. 5,
2017; no written report. Passed Senate amended Dec. 12, 2017.
Received in House and referred to Foreign Affairs Dec. 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.
Passed Senate Dec. 21, 2017. Received in House and referred to
Natural Resources Dec. 22, 2017.
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. Passed Senate Dec. 20,
2017. Received in House and referred to Natural Resources Dec.
21, 2017.
S. 502 (H.R. 1350).-- 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. Passed Senate amended
Sept. 26, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 27,
2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 23, 2017; Roll No.
570: 401-2. Presented to the President Oct. 26, 2017. Approved
Nov. 2, 2017. Public Law 115-79.
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. Passed Senate amended Nov. 14,
2017. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 15, 2017. Rules
suspended. Passed House with amendment Jan. 29, 2018; Roll No.
45: 406-3. Senate agreed to House amendment Jan. 30, 2018.
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. 584.-- To amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code
(commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure
complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of
rules, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs Mar. 8, 2017. Reported amended Dec.
14, 2017; Rept. 115-194.
S. 585 (H. Res. 562).-- 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. Passed House Oct. 12, 2017; Roll No.
568: 420-0. Presented to the President Oct. 24, 2017. Approved
Oct. 26, 2017. Public Law 115-73.
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. 607.-- To establish a business incubators program within the
Department of the Interior to promote economic development in
Indian reservation communities. Referred to Indian Affairs
Mar. 13, 2017. Reported Sept. 26, 2017; Rept. 115-163.
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.
Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 3, 2017. Presented to the
President Oct. 6, 2017. Approved Oct. 18, 2017. Public Law
115-71.
S. 654.-- To revise section 48 of title 18, United States Code,
and for other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Mar. 15,
2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Dec. 14, 2017.
Received in House and referred to the Judiciary Dec. 15, 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. Passed Senate amended Nov. 29, 2017. Received in
House and referred to Natural Resources Nov. 30, 2017.
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.
Passed Senate amended Oct. 5, 2017. Received in House and
referred to Transportation and Infrastructure and in addition
to Energy and Commerce Oct. 10, 2017.
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. Passed
Senate amended Oct. 16, 2017. Received in House and held at
desk Oct. 19, 2017.
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. 763.-- To improve surface and maritime transportation security.
Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Mar. 29,
2017. Reported amended Oct. 25, 2017; Rept. 115-178.
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 (H.R. 2105).-- 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. Passed Senate amended Sept. 28, 2017. Received
in House and held at desk Oct. 2, 2017.
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. Passed Senate
Nov. 29, 2017. Received in House and referred to the Judiciary
Nov. 30, 2017.
S. 782 (S. Con. Res. 28).-- 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.
Rules suspended. Passed House with amendment Oct. 3, 2017;
Roll No. 550: 417-3. Senate agreed to House amendment Oct. 26,
2017. Presented to the President Nov. 2, 2017. Approved Nov.
2, 2017. Public Law 115-82.
S. 807.-- To provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust
whistleblowers. Referred to the Judiciary Apr. 4, 2017.
Reported Nov. 2, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate Nov.
15, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 16, 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. Rules
suspended. Passed House Sept. 25, 2017. Presented to the
President Sept. 28, 2017. Approved Oct. 6, 2017. Public Law
115-67.
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. 825.-- To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium located in Sitka,
Alaska, and for other purposes. Referred to Indian Affairs
Apr. 4, 2017. Reported amended Oct. 17, 2017; Rept. 115-173.
Passed Senate amended Nov. 29, 2017. Received in House and
referred to Natural Resources and in addition to Energy and
Commerce Nov. 30, 2017.
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. 832 (H.R. 3445).-- To enhance the transparency and accelerate
the impact of programs under the African Growth and
Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and
for other purposes. Referred to Foreign Relations Apr. 5
(Legislative day of Apr. 4), 2017. Reported amended Oct. 17,
2017; no written report.
S. 842.-- To prohibit Federal agencies and Federal contractors
from requesting that an applicant for employment disclose
criminal history record information before the applicant has
received a conditional offer, and for other purposes. Referred
to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Apr. 5
(Legislative day of Apr. 4), 2017. Reported amended Sept. 25,
2017; Rept. 115-162.
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 (H.R. 2228).-- 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. Passed Senate
amended Sept. 26, 2017. Received in House and referred to Ways
and Means and in addition to Energy and Commerce Sept. 27,
2017.
S. 873 (H.R. 3031).-- To amend section 8433 of title 5, United
States Code, to provide for flexibility in making withdrawals
from the Thrift Savings Fund. Referred to Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs Apr. 6 (Legislative day of Apr. 4),
2017. Reported amended Nov. 8, 2017; Rept. 115-183.
S. 875.-- To require the Comptroller General of the United States
to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements
under the Universal Service Fund programs. Referred to
Commerce, Science and Transportation Apr. 6 (Legislative day
of Apr. 4), 2017. Reported amended Dec. 11, 2017; Rept. 115-
192. Passed Senate amended Jan. 10, 2018. Received in House
and referred to Energy and Commerce Jan. 11, 2018.
S. 886 (H.R. 1282).-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002
to establish an Acquisition Review Board in the Department of
Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Referred to
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Apr. 6, 2017.
Reported Oct. 16, 2017; Rept. 115-170. Passed Senate amended
Nov. 9, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Nov. 13,
2017.
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. 906 (H.R. 1294).-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002
to provide for congressional notification regarding major
acquisition program breaches, and for other purposes. Referred
to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Apr. 7, 2017.
Reported amended Oct. 5, 2017; Rept. 115-165. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 9, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Nov.
13, 2017.
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. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 11, 2017.
Presented to the President Oct. 24, 2017. Approved Nov. 2,
2017. Public Law 115-80.
S. 925.-- To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through
the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. Referred to
Veterans' Affairs Apr. 25, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed
Senate amended Jan. 3, 2018. Received in House and held at
desk Jan. 5, 2018.
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. 938.-- To require notice of cost-free Federal procurement
technical assistance in connection with registration of small
business concerns in procurement systems. Referred to Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs Apr. 25, 2017. Reported Oct.
5, 2017; Rept. 115-166.
S. 943.-- To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an
accurate comprehensive student count for the purposes of
calculating formula allocations for programs under the
Johnson-O'Malley Act, and for other purposes. Referred to
Indian Affairs Apr. 26, 2017. Reported amended Jan. 24, 2018;
Rept. 115-201.
S. 1015.-- To require the Federal Communications Commission to
study the feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-
remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide
prevention and mental health crisis hotline system. Referred
to Commerce, Science and Transportation May 3, 2017. Reported
amended Oct. 31, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate
amended Nov. 7, 2017. Received in House and referred to Energy
and Commerce and in addition to Veterans' Affairs Nov. 8,
2017.
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 (H.R. 3759).-- 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. Passed Senate amended Sept. 26, 2017. Received in
House and referred to Education and the Workforce Sept. 27,
2017.
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. Passed Senate amended Sept. 26, 2017. Received
in House and held at desk Sept. 27, 2017.
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. Passed
Senate amended Nov. 7, 2017. Received in House and referred to
Oversight and Government Reform Nov. 8, 2017.
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.
Passed Senate Oct. 5, 2017. Received in House and held at desk
Oct. 10, 2017.
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. 1116.-- To amend the Native American Business Development,
Trade Promotion, and Tourism Act of 2000, the Buy Indian Act,
and the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to provide
industry and economic development opportunities to Indian
communities. Referred to Indian Affairs May 11, 2017. Reported
amended Oct. 17, 2017; Rept. 115-174.
S. 1118.-- To reauthorize the North Korea Human Rights Act of
2004, and for other purposes. Referred to Foreign Relations
May 11, 2017. Reported amended Dec. 11, 2017; no written
report.
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. Rules
suspended. Passed House Sept. 25, 2017. Presented to the
President Sept. 28, 2017. Approved Oct. 6, 2017. Public Law
115-68.
S. 1153.-- To prohibit or suspend certain health care providers
from providing non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care
services to veterans, and for other purposes. Referred to
Veterans' Affairs May 17, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed
Senate Nov. 9, 2017. Received in House and referred to
Veterans' Affairs Nov. 13, 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 (H.R. 2519).-- 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. 1199 (H.R. 2281).-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002
to reauthorize the Border Enforcement Security Task Force
program within the Department of Homeland Security, and for
other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs May 22, 2017. Reported amended Oct. 30, 2017; Rept.
115-179.
S. 1208.-- To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide
for an option under the Secure Mail Initiative under which a
person to whom a document is sent under that initiative may
elect to have the United States Postal Service use the Hold
for Pickup service or the Signature Confirmation service in
delivering the document, and for other purposes. Referred to
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs May 23, 2017.
Reported amended Oct. 16, 2017; Rept. 115-171. Passed Senate
amended Dec. 21, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Dec.
22, 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. 1223.-- To repeal the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Act. Referred
to Indian Affairs May 24, 2017. Reported amended Dec. 5, 2017;
Rept. 115-190.
S. 1266.-- To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter
into contracts with nonprofit organizations to investigate
medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Referred to Veterans' Affairs May 25, 2017. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate Nov. 9, 2017. Received in House and
referred to Veterans' Affairs Nov. 13, 2017. Considered under
suspension of rules Dec. 5, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed
House Dec. 6, 2017; Roll No. 661: 423-0. Presented to the
President Dec. 8, 2017. Approved Dec. 20, 2017. Public Law
115-95.
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. 1285.-- To allow the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua,
and Siuslaw Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Grand
Ronde Community of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs,
and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians to lease or
transfer certain lands. Referred to Indian Affairs May 25,
2017. Reported amended Oct. 17, 2017; Rept. 115-175. Passed
Senate amended Nov. 29, 2017. Received in House and referred
to Natural Resources Nov. 30, 2017. Reported Jan. 10, 2018;
Rept. 115-507.
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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. 1322.-- To establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee
to assist in the awarding of fisheries research and
development grants, and for other purposes. Referred to
Commerce, Science and Transportation June 8, 2017. Reported
amended Dec. 11, 2017; Rept. 115-193.
S. 1333.-- To provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-
risk Indian veterans. Referred to Indian Affairs June 12,
2017. Reported amended Dec. 20, 2017; Rept. 115-198.
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. Considered under suspension of
rules Dec. 19, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Dec. 21,
2017; Roll No. 706: 418-0. Presented to the President Dec. 27,
2017. Approved Jan. 8, 2018. Public Law 115-105.
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. Passed Senate Jan. 23, 2018. Received
in House and referred to Natural Resources Jan. 25, 2018.
S. 1425.-- To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean
Observation System Act of 2009, and for other purposes.
Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation June 22,
2017. Reported amended Nov. 27, 2017; Rept. 115-186. Passed
Senate amended Jan. 8, 2018. Received in House and referred to
Science, Space, and Technology and in addition to Natural
Resources Jan. 9, 2018.
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. 1438 (H.R. 3058).-- To redesignate the Jefferson National
Expansion Memorial in the State of Missouri as the ``Gateway
Arch National Park''. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
June 26, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Dec. 21,
2017. Received in House and referred to Natural Resources Dec.
22, 2017. Considered under suspension of rules Feb. 5, 2018.
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.
Passed Senate Dec. 21, 2017. Proceedings vacated Dec. 21,
2017. Returned to the calendar Dec. 22, 2017.
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. 1514.-- To amend certain Acts to reauthorize those Acts and to
increase protections for wildlife, and for other purposes.
Referred to Environment and Public Works June 29, 2017.
Reported amended Oct. 5, 2017; Rept. 115-168.
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 (H.R. 3814).-- 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; Rept. 115-188. Passed
Senate Sept. 14, 2017. Received in House and referred to
Transportation and Infrastructure Sept. 18, 2017. Considered
under suspension of rules Dec. 19, 2017. Rules suspended.
Passed House Dec. 21, 2017; Roll No. 710: 393-0. Presented to
the President Dec. 27, 2017. Approved Jan. 8, 2018. Public Law
115-106.
S. 1536 (H.R. 3813).-- 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; Rept. 115-177. Passed Senate amended
Sept. 14, 2017. Received in House and referred to
Transportation and Infrastructure Sept. 18, 2017. Rules
suspended. Passed House Dec. 19, 2017; Roll No. 695: 418-1.
Presented to the President Dec. 22, 2017. Approved Jan. 3,
2018. Public Law 115-99.
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. 1584 (H.R. 3229).-- To amend the Ethics in Government Act of
1978 to reauthorize the Judicial Conference of the United
States to redact sensitive information contained in financial
disclosure reports of judicial officers and employees, and for
other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs July 19, 2017. Reported Oct. 16, 2017; Rept. 115-172.
S. 1586.-- To require the Under Secretary for Oceans and
Atmosphere to update periodically the environmental
sensitivity index products of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration for each coastal area of the Great
Lakes, and for other purposes. Referred to Commerce, Science
and Transportation July 19, 2017. Reported amended Oct. 31,
2017; Rept. 115-180.
S. 1591.-- To impose sanctions with respect to the Democratic
People's Republic of Korea, and for other purposes. Referred
to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs July 19, 2017. Reported
amended Nov. 16, 2017; no written report.
S. 1595 (H.R. 3329).-- To amend the Hizballah International
Financing Prevention Act of 2015 to impose additional
sanctions with respect to Hizballah, and for other purposes.
Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs July 20, 2017.
Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended Oct. 5, 2017.
Received in House and held at desk Oct. 10, 2017. Referred to
Foreign Affairs and in addition to the Judiciary, and
Financial Services Oct. 12, 2017.
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. Rules suspended. Passed House
Oct. 10, 2017. Presented to the President Oct. 24, 2017.
Approved Nov. 2, 2017. Public Law 115-81.
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. 1693.-- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that
section 230 of that Act does not prohibit the enforcement
against providers and users of interactive computer services
of Federal and State criminal and civil law relating to sex
trafficking. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation
Aug. 1, 2017. Reported amended Jan. 10, 2018; Rept. 115-199.
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 (H.R. 425).-- 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. 1766.-- To reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other
purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Sept. 6, 2017. Reported
amended Sept. 28, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate
amended Oct. 23, 2017. Received in House and referred to the
Judiciary Oct. 25, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Dec.
21, 2017. Presented to the President Dec. 27, 2017. Approved
Jan. 8, 2018. Public Law 115-107.
S. 1769.-- To require a new or updated Federal website that is
intended for use by the public to be mobile friendly, and for
other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs Sept. 7, 2017. Reported amended Dec. 14, 2017; Rept.
115-195.
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. 1827.-- To extend funding for the Children's Health Insurance
Program, and for other purposes. Referred to Finance Sept. 18,
2017. Reported amended Dec. 20, 2017; Rept. 115-197.
S. 1847 (H.R. 1372).-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002
to ensure that the needs of children are considered in
homeland security, trafficking, and disaster recovery
planning, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs Sept. 19, 2017. Reported
amended Jan. 30, 2018; Rept. 115-202.
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.
S. 1866.-- To provide the Secretary of Education with waiver
authority for the reallocation rules and authority to extend
the deadline by which funds have to be reallocated in the
campus-based aid programs under the Higher Education Act of
1965 due to Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane
Maria, to provide equitable services to children and teachers
in private schools, and for other purposes. Passed Senate
Sept. 26, 2017. Received in House and held at desk Sept. 27,
2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 28, 2017. Presented
to the President Sept. 29, 2017. Approved Sept. 29, 2017.
Public Law 115-64.
S. 1869 (H.R. 4043).-- To reauthorize and rename the position of
Whistleblower Ombudsman to be the Whistleblower Protection
Coordinator. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs Sept. 27, 2017. Reported amended Dec. 14, 2017; Rept.
115-196.
S. 1873.-- To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry
out a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned
care teams at medical centers of the Department of Veterans
Affairs, and for other purposes. Referred to Veterans' Affairs
Sept. 27, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed Senate amended
Jan. 25, 2018. Received in House and referred to Veterans'
Affairs Jan. 29, 2018.
S. 1885.-- To support the development of highly automated vehicle
safety technologies, and for other purposes. Referred to
Commerce, Science and Transportation Sept. 28, 2017. Reported
amended Nov. 28, 2017; Rept. 115-187.
S. 1886.-- To amend subchapter I of chapter 31 of title 5, United
States Code, to authorize agencies to make noncompetitive
temporary and term appointments in the competitive service.
Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Sept.
28, 2017. Reported amended Dec. 1, 2017; Rept. 115-189.
S. 1894.-- To exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the
United States (commonly known as the ``Jones Act''). Ordered
placed on the calendar Oct. 2, 2017.
S. 1901.-- To require global economic and political pressure to
support diplomatic denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula,
including through the imposition of sanctions with respect to
the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
and any enablers of the activities of that Government, and to
reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for
other purposes. Referred to Foreign Relations Oct. 2, 2017.
Reported amended Dec. 7, 2017; no written report.
S. 1928.-- To establish a review of United States multilateral
aid. Referred to Foreign Relations Oct. 5, 2017. Reported
amended Nov. 28, 2017; no written report.
S. 2010.-- To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for 8 years,
and for other purposes. Reported from Intelligence Oct. 25,
2017; Rept. 115-182.
S. 2030.-- To deem the compliance date for amended energy
conservation standards for ceiling light kits to be January
21, 2020, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and
Natural Resources Oct. 30, 2017. Committee discharged. Passed
Senate Dec. 21, 2017. Received in House and referred to Energy
and Commerce Dec. 22, 2017.
S. 2070.-- To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement
Act of 1994, to reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer's Disease
Patient Alert Program, and to promote initiatives that will
reduce the risk of injury and death relating to the wandering
characteristics of some children with autism. Referred to the
Judiciary Nov. 2, 2017. Reported amended Dec. 1, 2017; Rept.
115-200. Passed Senate amended Dec. 21, 2017. Received in
House and referred to the Judiciary and in addition to
Education and the Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform,
and House Administration Dec. 22, 2017.
S. 2099.-- To provide for the management by the Secretary of
Agriculture of certain Federal land, and for other purposes.
Referred to Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Nov. 8, 2017.
Reported Nov. 16, 2017; no written report.
S. 2146.-- To extend the full Federal medical assistance
percentage to urban Indian organizations. Referred to Indian
Affairs Nov. 16, 2017. Committee discharged Dec. 6, 2017.
Referred to Finance Dec. 6, 2017.
S. 2152.-- To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for
assistance for victims of child pornography, and for other
purposes. Referred to the Judiciary Nov. 16, 2017. Reported
amended Jan. 16, 2018; no written report. Passed Senate
amended Jan. 23, 2018. Received in House and referred to the
Judiciary Jan. 25, 2018.
S. 2155.-- To promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory
relief, and enhance consumer protections, and for other
purposes. Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Nov.
16, 2017. Reported amended Dec. 18, 2017; no written report.
S. 2192.-- To strengthen border security, increase resources for
enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.
Ordered placed on the calendar Dec. 6, 2017.
S. 2193.-- To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
health care for veterans, and for other purposes. Reported
from Veterans' Affairs Dec. 5, 2017; no written report.
Ordered placed on the calendar Dec. 5, 2017.
S. 2199.-- To authorize appropriations for border infrastructure
construction, to provide conditional resident status to
certain aliens, and to amend the Immigration and Nationality
Act to include grounds of inadmissibility and deportability
for alien members of criminal gangs and cartels, and for other
purposes. Ordered placed on the calendar Dec. 7, 2017.
S. 2273.-- To extend the period during which vessels that are
shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not
required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the
normal operation of the vessel. Passed Senate Dec. 21, 2017.
Received in House and passed Dec. 22, 2017. Presented to the
President Jan. 3, 2018. Approved Jan. 3, 2018. Public Law 115-
100.
S. 2274.-- To provide for the compensation of Federal employees
affected by lapses in appropriations. Ordered placed on the
calendar Jan. 3, 2018.
S. 2311.-- To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-
capable unborn children, and for other purposes. Ordered
placed on the calendar Jan. 17, 2018.
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