[House Calendars for February 17, 2017 - 115th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]


                    HISTORY OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS


  Numerical order of bills and resolutions which have been reported to  
                or considered by either or both Houses.


 Note. Similar or identical bills, and bills having reference to each 
             other, are indicated by number in parentheses.
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    No.                                Index Key and History of Bill    
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                               HOUSE BILLS

H.R. 5 (H. Res. 33).-- To reform the process by which Federal 
    agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance 
    documents, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency 
    interpretations, to ensure complete analysis of potential 
    impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes. 
    Referred to the Judiciary and in addition to Oversight and 
    Government Reform, and Small Business Jan. 3, 2017. Passed 
    House amended Jan. 11, 2017; Roll No. 45: 238-183. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental 
    Affairs Jan. 12, 2017.
  
H.R. 7 (H. Res. 55).-- To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. 
    Referred to Energy and Commerce and in addition to Ways and 
    Means, and the Judiciary Jan. 13, 2017. Passed House Jan. 24, 
    2017; Roll No. 65: 238-183. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Finance Jan. 30, 2017.
  
H.R. 21 (H. Res. 5).-- To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United 
    States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in 
    resolutions of disapproval for ``midnight rules'', and for 
    other purposes. Referred to the Judiciary and in addition to 
    Rules Jan. 3, 2017. Passed House Jan. 4, 2017; Roll No. 8: 
    238-184. Received in Senate and referred to Homeland Security 
    and Governmental Affairs Jan. 5, 2017.
  
H.R. 26 (H. Res. 22).-- 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 the Judiciary and 
    in addition to Rules, and the Budget Jan. 3, 2017. Passed 
    House amended Jan. 5, 2017; Roll No. 23: 237-187. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental 
    Affairs Jan. 6, 2017.
  
H.R. 27.-- To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the 
    Secretary of Veterans Affairs to retain a copy of any 
    reprimand or admonishment received by an employee of the 
    Department in the permanent record of the employee. Referred 
    to Veterans' Affairs Jan. 3, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed 
    House Jan. 3, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Veterans' Affairs Jan. 4, 2017.
  
H.R. 28.-- To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the 
    Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt and implement a 
    standard identification protocol for use in the tracking and 
    procurement of biological implants by the Department of 
    Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Referred to 
    Veterans' Affairs Jan. 3, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House 
    Jan. 3, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to Veterans' 
    Affairs Jan. 4, 2017.
  
H.R. 39.-- To amend title 5, United States Code, to codify the 
    Presidential Innovation Fellows Program, and for other 
    purposes. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Jan. 3, 
    2017. Considered under suspension of rules Jan. 10, 2017. 
    Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 11, 2017; Roll No. 34: 386-
    17. Received in Senate Jan. 12, 2017. Passed Senate Jan. 17, 
    2017. Presented to the President Jan. 20, 2017. Approved Jan. 
    20, 2017. Public Law 115-1.
  
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 Natural Resources Jan. 3, 2017. Rules 
    suspended. Passed House Jan. 30, 2017. Received in Senate Jan. 
    31, 2017.
  
H.R. 58.-- To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit 
    a study on the circumstances which may impact the 
    effectiveness and availability of first responders before, 
    during, or after a terrorist threat or event, and for other 
    purposes. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure and in 
    addition to Homeland Security Jan. 3, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House amended Jan. 31, 2017. Received in Senate and 
    referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Feb. 1, 
    2017.
  
H.R. 69.-- To reauthorize the Office of Special Counsel, to amend 
    title 5, United States Code, to provide modifications to 
    authorities relating to the Office of Special Counsel, and for 
    other purposes. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform 
    Jan. 3, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 4, 2017. 
    Received in Senate and referred to Homeland Security and 
    Governmental Affairs Jan. 5, 2017.
  
H.R. 70.-- To amend the Federal Advisory Committee Act to increase 
    the transparency of Federal advisory committees, and for other 
    purposes. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform and in 
    addition to Ways and Means Jan. 3, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House Jan. 4, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Jan. 5, 2017.
  
H.R. 71.-- 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 
    Oversight and Government Reform Jan. 3, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House Jan. 4, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Jan. 5, 2017.
  
H.R. 72.-- To ensure the Government Accountability Office has 
    adequate access to information. Referred to Oversight and 
    Government Reform Jan. 3, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House 
    Jan. 4, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to Homeland 
    Security and Governmental Affairs Jan. 5, 2017. Committee 
    discharged. Passed Senate Jan. 17, 2017; Roll No. 28: 99-0. 
    Presented to the President Jan. 23, 2017. Approved Jan. 31, 
    2017. Public Law 115-3.
  
H.R. 73.-- To amend title 44, United States Code, to require 
    information on contributors to Presidential library 
    fundraising organizations, and for other purposes. Referred to 
    Oversight and Government Reform Jan. 3, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House Jan. 4, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Jan. 5, 2017.
  
H.R. 78 (H. Res. 40).-- To improve the consideration by the 
    Securities and Exchange Commission of the costs and benefits 
    of its regulations and orders. Referred to Financial Services 
    Jan. 3, 2017. Passed House amended Jan. 12, 2017; Roll No. 51: 
    243-184. Received in Senate and referred to Banking, Housing, 
    and Urban Affairs Jan. 17, 2017.
  
H.R. 79 (H. Res. 33).-- To clarify the definition of general 
    solicitation under Federal securities law. Referred to 
    Financial Services Jan. 3, 2017. Passed House Jan. 10, 2017; 
    Roll No. 31: 344-73. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Jan. 11, 2017.
  
H.R. 238 (H. Res. 40).-- To reauthorize the Commodity Futures 
    Trading Commission, to better protect futures customers, to 
    provide end-users with market certainty, to make basic reforms 
    to ensure transparency and accountability at the Commission, 
    to help farmers, ranchers, and end-users manage risks, to help 
    keep consumer costs low, and for other purposes. Referred to 
    Agriculture and in addition to Financial Services Jan. 4, 
    2017. Passed House amended Jan. 12, 2017; Roll No. 54: 239-
    182. Received in Senate and referred to Agriculture, 
    Nutrition, and Forestry Jan. 17, 2017.
  
H.R. 239.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide 
    for innovative research and development, and for other 
    purposes. Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 4, 2017. Rules 
    suspended. Passed House amended Jan. 10, 2017. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental 
    Affairs Jan. 11, 2017.
  
H.R. 240.-- To encourage engagement between the Department of 
    Homeland Security and technology innovators, and for other 
    purposes. Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 4, 2017. Rules 
    suspended. Passed House amended Jan. 10, 2017. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental 
    Affairs Jan. 11, 2017.
  
H.R. 244.-- To encourage effective, voluntary private sector 
    investments to recruit, employ, and retain men and women who 
    have served in the United States military with annual 
    presidential awards to private sector employers recognizing 
    such efforts, and for other purposes. Referred to Veterans' 
    Affairs Jan. 4, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House amended 
    Feb. 13, 2017; Roll No. 86: 409-1. Received in Senate and 
    referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Feb. 14, 
    2017.
  
H.R. 255.-- To authorize the National Science Foundation to 
    support entrepreneurial programs for women. Referred to 
    Science, Space, and Technology Jan. 4, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House Jan. 10, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 11, 2017. Reported 
    Feb. 1, 2017; no written report. Passed Senate Feb. 14, 2017. 
    Presented to the President Feb. 16, 2017.
  
H.R. 274.-- To provide for reimbursement for the use of modern 
    travel services by Federal employees traveling on official 
    Government business, and for other purposes. Referred to 
    Oversight and Government Reform Jan. 4, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House amended Jan. 10, 2017. Received in Senate and 
    referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Jan. 
    11, 2017.
  
H.R. 276.-- A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to 
    ensure reliable air service in American Samoa. Referred to 
    Transportation and Infrastructure Jan. 4, 2017. Rules 
    suspended. Passed House amended Jan. 31, 2017. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation 
    Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 288.-- To ensure that small business providers of broadband 
    Internet access service can devote resources to broadband 
    deployment rather than compliance with cumbersome regulatory 
    requirements. Referred to Energy and Commerce Jan. 4, 2017. 
    Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 10, 2017. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation 
    Jan. 11, 2017.
  
H.R. 290.-- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for 
    greater transparency and efficiency in the procedures followed 
    by the Federal Communications Commission, and for other 
    purposes. Referred to Energy and Commerce Jan. 4, 2017. Rules 
    suspended. Passed House Jan. 23, 2017. Received in Senate and 
    referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 24, 
    2017.
  
H.R. 302.-- To provide protections for certain sports medicine 
    professionals who provide certain medical services in a 
    secondary State. Referred to Energy and Commerce Jan. 5, 2017. 
    Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 9, 2017. Received in Senate 
    and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Jan. 
    10, 2017.
  
H.R. 304.-- To amend the Controlled Substances Act with regard to 
    the provision of emergency medical services. Referred to 
    Energy and Commerce and in addition to the Judiciary Jan. 5, 
    2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 9, 2017; Roll No. 25: 
    404-0. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, 
    Labor, and Pensions Jan. 10, 2017.
  
H.R. 306.-- To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 
    2007 to promote energy efficiency via information and 
    computing technologies, and for other purposes. Referred to 
    Energy and Commerce Jan. 5, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed 
    House Jan. 10, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to Energy 
    and Natural Resources Jan. 11, 2017.
  
H.R. 309.-- To amend the Public Health Service Act to foster more 
    effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for 
    people with a complex metabolic or autoimmune disease, a 
    disease resulting from insulin deficiency or insulin 
    resistance, or complications caused by such a disease, and for 
    other purposes. Referred to Energy and Commerce Jan. 5, 2017. 
    Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 9, 2017. Received in Senate 
    and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Jan. 
    10, 2017.
  
H.R. 315.-- To amend the Public Health Service Act to distribute 
    maternity care health professionals to health professional 
    shortage areas identified as in need of maternity care health 
    services. Referred to Energy and Commerce Jan. 5, 2017. Rules 
    suspended. Passed House Jan. 9, 2017; Roll No. 24: 405-0. 
    Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, 
    and Pensions Jan. 10, 2017.
  
H.R. 321.-- To inspire women to enter the aerospace field, 
    including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, 
    through mentorship and outreach. Referred to Science, Space, 
    and Technology Jan. 5, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House 
    Jan. 10, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, 
    Science and Transportation Jan. 11, 2017. Reported Feb. 1, 
    2017; no written report. Passed Senate Feb. 14, 2017. 
    Presented to the President Feb. 16, 2017.
  
H.R. 337.-- 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 Natural Resources and in addition to Veterans' 
    Affairs Jan. 5, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 6, 
    2017; Roll No. 80: 407-0. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 7 (Legislative day of Feb. 
    6), 2017.
  
H.R. 339.-- To amend Public Law 94-241 with respect to the 
    Northern Mariana Islands. Referred to Natural Resources and in 
    addition to the Judiciary Jan. 5, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House Jan. 30, 2017. Received in Senate Jan. 31, 2017. 
    Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 347.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide 
    for requirements relating to documentation for major 
    acquisition programs, and for other purposes. Referred to 
    Homeland Security Jan. 5, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House 
    Jan. 31, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to Homeland 
    Security and Governmental Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 353.-- To improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
    Administration's weather research through a focused program of 
    investment on affordable and attainable advances in 
    observational, computing, and modeling capabilities to support 
    substantial improvement in weather forecasting and prediction 
    of high impact weather events, to expand commercial 
    opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other 
    purposes. Referred to Science, Space, and Technology Jan. 6, 
    2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 9, 2017. Received in 
    Senate Jan. 10, 2017.
  
H.R. 366.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct 
    the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of 
    Homeland Security to make certain improvements in managing the 
    Department's vehicle fleet, and for other purposes. Referred 
    to Homeland Security Jan. 6, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed 
    House Jan. 31, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 374.-- To remove the sunset provision of section 203 of 
    Public Law 105-384, and for other purposes. Referred to 
    Natural Resources Jan. 9, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House 
    Jan. 30, 2017; Roll No. 66: 388-0. Received in Senate Jan. 31, 
    2017.
  
H.R. 381.-- To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of 
    the Sierra National Forest as ``Sky Point''. Referred to 
    Natural Resources Jan. 9, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House 
    Jan. 30, 2017. Received in Senate Jan. 31, 2017. Referred to 
    Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 387.-- To amend title 18, United States Code, to update the 
    privacy protections for electronic communications information 
    that is stored by third-party service providers in order to 
    protect consumer privacy interests while meeting law 
    enforcement needs, and for other purposes. Referred to the 
    Judiciary Jan. 9, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 6, 
    2017. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Feb. 7 
    (Legislative day of Feb. 6), 2017.
  
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 Feb. 16, 2017; Rept. 115-13.
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H.R. 423.-- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and 
    clarify the prohibition on provision of misleading or 
    inaccurate caller identification information, and for other 
    purposes. Referred to Energy and Commerce Jan. 10, 2017. Rules 
    suspended. Passed House Jan. 23, 2017; Roll No. 60: 398-5. 
    Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and 
    Transportation Jan. 24, 2017.
  
H.R. 428 (H. Res. 99).-- to survey the gradient boundary along the 
    Red River in the States of Oklahoma and Texas, and for other 
    purposes. Referred to Natural Resources Jan. 10, 2017. Passed 
    House Feb. 14, 2017; Roll No. 92: 250-171. Received in Senate 
    Feb. 15, 2017.
  
H.R. 437.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to codify 
    authority under existing grant guidance authorizing use of 
    Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security 
    Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, 
    medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities. 
    Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 11, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House Jan. 31, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
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 Energy and 
    Commerce Jan. 11, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 23, 
    2017. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and 
    Transportation Jan. 24, 2017.
  
H.R. 494.-- To expand the boundary of Fort Frederica National 
    Monument in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes. 
    Referred to Natural Resources Jan. 12, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House Feb. 6, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 7 (Legislative day of Feb. 
    6), 2017.
  
H.R. 505.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
    strengthen accountability for deployment of border security 
    technology at the Department of Homeland Security, and for 
    other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 12, 2017. 
    Rules suspended. Passed House amended Jan. 31, 2017. Received 
    in Senate and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental 
    Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
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 Commerce Jan. 12, 2017. Rules 
    suspended. Passed House Jan. 23, 2017. Received in Senate and 
    referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 24, 2017.
  
H.R. 512.-- To title 38, United States Code, to permit veterans to 
    grant access to their records in the databases of the Veterans 
    Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional 
    employees, and for other purposes. Referred to Veterans' 
    Affairs Jan. 12, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House amended 
    Feb. 13, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to Veterans' 
    Affairs Feb. 14, 2017.
  
H.R. 518.-- To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to 
    exclude power supply circuits, drivers, and devices designed 
    to be connected to, and power, light-emitting diodes or 
    organic light-emitting diodes providing illumination from 
    energy conservation standards for external power supplies, and 
    for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Commerce Jan. 13, 
    2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 23, 2017. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 24, 
    2017.
  
H.R. 526.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
    establish in the Department of Homeland Security a board to 
    coordinate and integrate departmental intelligence, 
    activities, and policy related to counterterrorism, and for 
    other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 13, 2017. 
    Rules suspended. Passed House amended Jan. 31, 2017. Received 
    in Senate and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental 
    Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 538.-- To redesignate Ocmulgee National Monument in the State 
    of Georgia and revise its boundary, and for other purposes. 
    Referred to Natural Resources Jan. 13, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House amended Jan. 30, 2017; Roll No. 67: 396-8. 
    Received in Senate Jan. 31, 2017. Referred to Energy and 
    Natural Resources Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 549.-- To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
    Commission Act of 2007 to clarify certain allowable uses of 
    funds for public transportation security assistance grants and 
    establish periods of performance for such grants, and for 
    other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 13, 2017. 
    Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 31, 2017. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental 
    Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 555.-- To direct the Federal Communications Commission to 
    amend its rules so as to prohibit the application to amateur 
    stations of certain private land use restrictions, and for 
    other purposes. Referred to Energy and Commerce Jan. 13, 2017. 
    Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 23, 2017. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation 
    Jan. 24, 2017.
  
H.R. 558.-- To adjust the boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain 
    National Battlefield Park to include the Wallis House and 
    Harriston Hill, and for other purposes. Referred to Natural 
    Resources Jan. 13, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 
    30, 2017. Received in Senate Jan. 31, 2017. Referred to Energy 
    and Natural Resources Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 560.-- To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation 
    Area Improvement Act to provide access to certain vehicles 
    serving residents of municipalities adjacent to the Delaware 
    Water Gap National Recreation Area, and for other purposes. 
    Referred to Natural Resources Jan. 13, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House Jan. 30, 2017. Received in Senate Jan. 31, 2017.
  
H.R. 582.-- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require 
    multi-line telephone systems to have a 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 Energy and Commerce Jan. 17, 
    2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 23, 2017; Roll No. 
    61: 408-0. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, 
    Science and Transportation Jan. 24, 2017.
  
H.R. 584.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance 
    preparedness and response capabilities for cyber attacks, 
    bolster the dissemination of homeland security information 
    related to cyber threats, and for other purposes. Referred to 
    Homeland Security Jan. 17, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House 
    Jan. 31, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to Homeland 
    Security and Governmental Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 587.-- To amend the Federal Power Act to provide that any 
    inaction by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that 
    allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an 
    order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court 
    review. Referred to Energy and Commerce Jan. 17, 2017. Rules 
    suspended. Passed House Jan. 23, 2017. Received in Senate and 
    referred to Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 24, 2017.
  
H.R. 588.-- To direct the Federal Communications Commission to 
    conduct a study on network resiliency during times of 
    emergency, and for other purposes. Referred to Transportation 
    and Infrastructure and in addition to Energy and Commerce Jan. 
    17, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 23, 2017. 
    Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and 
    Transportation Jan. 24, 2017.
  
H.R. 589.-- To establish Department of Energy policy for science 
    and energy research and development programs, and reform 
    National Laboratory management and technology transfer 
    programs, and for other purposes. Referred to Science, Space, 
    and Technology Jan. 20, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House 
    amended Jan. 24, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Energy and Natural Resources Jan. 30, 2017.
  
H.R. 590.-- To foster civilian research and development of 
    advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing 
    and commercial deployment of such technologies. Referred to 
    Energy and Commerce and in addition to Science, Space, and 
    Technology Jan. 20, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 
    23, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science 
    and Transportation Jan. 24, 2017. Committee discharged Feb. 
    10, 2017. Referred to Environment and Public Works Feb. 10, 
    2017.
  
H.R. 599.-- 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 Energy and Commerce Jan. 
    23, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 23, 2017. 
    Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and 
    Transportation Jan. 24, 2017.
  
H.R. 600.-- To promote Internet access in developing countries and 
    update foreign policy toward the Internet, and for other 
    purposes. Referred to Foreign Affairs Jan. 23, 2017. Rules 
    suspended. Passed House Jan. 24, 2017. Received in Senate and 
    referred to Foreign Relations Jan. 30, 2017.
  
H.R. 601.-- To enhance the transparency and accelerate the impact 
    of assistance provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 
    1961 to promote quality basic education in developing 
    countries, to better enable such countries to achieve 
    universal access to quality basic education and improved 
    learning outcomes, to eliminate duplication and waste, and for 
    other purposes. Referred to Foreign Affairs Jan. 23, 2017. 
    Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 24, 2017. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Jan. 30, 2017.
  
H.R. 609.-- To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs health 
    care center in Center Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, 
    as the ``Abie Abraham VA Clinic''. Referred to Veterans' 
    Affairs Jan. 23, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 13, 
    2017. Received in Senate and referred to Veterans' Affairs 
    Feb. 14, 2017.
  
H.R. 612.-- To establish a grant program at the Department of 
    Homeland Security to promote cooperative research and 
    development between the United States and Israel on 
    cybersecurity. Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 23, 2017. 
    Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 31, 2017. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental 
    Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
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 Natural Resources Jan. 24, 2017. 
    Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 6, 2017. Received in Senate 
    and referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 7 
    (Legislative day of Feb. 6), 2017.
  
H.R. 642.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance 
    the partnership between the Department of Homeland Security 
    and the National Network of Fusion Centers, and for other 
    purposes. Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 24, 2017. Rules 
    suspended. Passed House Jan. 31, 2017. Received in Senate and 
    referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Feb. 1, 
    2017.
  
H.R. 655.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
    establish the Securing the Cities program to enhance the 
    ability of the United States to detect and prevent terrorist 
    attacks and other high consequence events utilizing nuclear or 
    other radiological materials that pose a high risk to homeland 
    security in high-risk urban areas, and for other purposes. 
    Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 24, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House Jan. 31, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 665.-- To modernize and enhance airport perimeter and access 
    control security by requiring updated risk assessments and the 
    development of security strategies, and for other purposes. 
    Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 24, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House Jan. 31, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Commerce, Science and Transportation Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 666.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
    establish the Insider Threat Program, and for other purposes. 
    Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 24, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House Jan. 31, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 677.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
    establish chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear 
    intelligence and information sharing functions of the Office 
    of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland 
    Security and to require dissemination of information analyzed 
    by the Department to entities with responsibilities relating 
    to homeland security, and for other purposes. Referred to 
    Homeland Security Jan. 24, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House 
    Jan. 31, 2017. Received in Senate and referred to Homeland 
    Security and Governmental Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 678.-- To require an assessment of fusion center personnel 
    needs, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security 
    Jan. 24, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 31, 2017. 
    Received in Senate and referred to Homeland Security and 
    Governmental Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 687.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
    establish a process to review applications for certain grants 
    to purchase equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed 
    any applicable national voluntary consensus standards, and for 
    other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 24, 2017. 
    Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 31, 2017. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental 
    Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 688.-- To adjust the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest, 
    Colorado, and for other purposes. Referred to Natural 
    Resources Jan. 24, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 6, 
    2017. Received in Senate and referred to Energy and Natural 
    Resources Feb. 7 (Legislative day of Feb. 6), 2017.
  
H.R. 689.-- To insure 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 Natural Resources Jan. 24, 2017. Rules suspended. 
    Passed House Feb. 6, 2017; Roll No. 79: 409-1. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Energy and Natural Resources Feb. 7 
    (Legislative day of Feb. 6), 2017.
  
H.R. 690.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance 
    certain duties of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, and 
    for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 24, 
    2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 31, 2017. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental 
    Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
H.R. 697.-- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve 
    the management and administration of the security clearance 
    processes throughout the Department of Homeland Security, and 
    for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 24, 
    2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 31, 2017. Received in 
    Senate and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental 
    Affairs Feb. 1, 2017.
  
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 Natural 
    Resources Jan. 24, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 6, 
    2017. Received in Senate and referred to Energy and Natural 
    Resources Feb. 7 (Legislative day of Feb. 6), 2017.
  
H.R. 974.-- To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize 
    the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in awarding a contract for 
    the procurement of goods or services, to give a preference to 
    offerors that employ veterans. Referred to Veterans' Affairs 
    Feb. 7, 2017. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 13, 2017; 
    Roll No. 87: 407-0. Received in Senate and referred to 
    Veterans' Affairs Feb. 14, 2017.
  
  
  
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