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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HB-640	Federal	Transparency and Accountability of Failed Exchanges Act This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to require the Department of Health and Human Services, for certain states awarded a grant to establish a health insurance exchange, to report on how awarded amounts were used and rescind unobligated amounts. This applies to any state that terminates operation of its exchange or transfers operation to another entity. Such a state must provide to the General Services Administration any property acquired through the grant and refer matters involving fraud, waste, and abuse of funds issued pursuant to PPACA to the Department of Justice. Funds rescinded must be retained for federal budget deficit reduction. Republican: 100% (8) 100% Republican support	Health Accounting And Auditing Civil Actions And Liability Congressional Oversight Federal Preemption Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes Government Studies And Investigations Health Care Costs And Insurance Health Care Coverage And Access Health Programs Administration And Funding
S.222	Federal	Obamacare Replacement Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and the Social Security Act to repeal certain provisions regarding health insurance, including: the requirement for individuals to maintain minimum essential coverage, limitations on insurers varying premiums by age or health status, requirements for health insurance to cover preexisting conditions and the essential health benefits, and the prohibition on lifetime or annual limits on benefits. The bill allows a refundable tax credit for a percentage of health insurance premiums and a tax credit for health savings account (HSA) contributions. The bill eliminates HSA contribution limits and allows all individuals to make contributions to HSAs. HSAs may be used to pay for over-the-counter medications and health insurance in addition to currently allowed medical expenses. The tax deduction for medical care is expanded to include exercise equipment, exercise or health instruction, gym memberships, nutritional supplements, and periodic, pre-paid, or capitated primary care fees. Physicians may deduct uncompensated and charity care. The bill provides for the establishment and governance of: (1) independent health pools, which are entities that form risk pools to offer health insurance coverage to their members; and (2) association health plans, which are group health plans sponsored by business associations. Individual health insurance coverage is governed by the laws of a state designated by the health insurance issuer. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services must (currently, may) waive Medicaid requirements to enable states to carry out experimental, pilot, or demonstration projects. The bill exempts health care professionals from federal and state antitrust laws in connection with negotiations with a health plan to provide health care items or services. Stop-loss insurance obtained by certain health plans or plan sponsors is exempt from requirements for health insurance. Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	Health Accounting And Auditing Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advisory Bodies Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Bankruptcy Child Health Competition And Antitrust Congressional Oversight
HB-678	Federal	Department of Homeland Security Support to Fusion Centers Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Comptroller General to conduct an assessment of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel assigned to fusion centers established under the Homeland Security Act of 2002. (A fusion center serves as a focal point within the state and local environment for the receipt, analysis, gathering, and sharing of threat-related information between the federal government and state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners.) The assessment must include information on: the current deployment of such personnel to each fusion center; the roles and responsibilities of DHS's Office of Intelligence and Analysis intelligence officers and analysts, reports officers, and regional directors deployed to such centers; federal resources provided to each center; an analysis of the optimal number of personnel the Office of Intelligence and Analysis should deploy to such centers, including a cost-benefit analysis comparing deployed personnel with technological solutions to support information sharing; fusion centers located in jurisdictions along land and maritime borders of the United States and the degree to which deploying personnel from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Coast Guard to such centers would enhance the integrity and security at such borders; and fusion centers located in jurisdictions with large and medium hub airports and the degree to which deploying personnel from the Transportation Security Administration to such centers would enhance aviation security. (Sec. 3) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that any program established by DHS's Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to provide eligibility for access to information classified as Top Secret for state, local, tribal, and territorial analysts located in fusion centers shall be consistent with the need-to-know requirements pursuant to Executive Order No. 13526. The Under Secretary must submit to specified congressional committees a report on: the process by which the Under Secretary determines a need to know to sponsor Top Secret clearances for appropriate state, local, tribal, and territorial analysts located in fusion centers; the effects of such Top Secret clearances on enhancing information sharing with state, local, tribal, and territorial partners; the cost for providing such Top Secret clearances for such analysts, including training and background investigations; and the operational security protocols, training, management, and risks associated with providing such Top Secret clearances. (Sec. 4) The Under Secretary, in collaboration with the Chief Information Officer of DHS and representatives from the National Network of Fusion Centers, shall conduct an assessment of information systems used to share homeland security information between DHS and fusion centers in the Network and make appropriate upgrades to such systems. Such assessment shall include: an evaluation of the accessibility and ease of use of such systems by Network fusion centers; a review to determine how to establish improved interoperability of departmental information systems with existing information systems used by Network fusion centers; and an evaluation of participation levels of departmental components and offices of information systems used to share homeland security information with Network fusion centers. (Sec. 5) The Under Secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with each Network fusion center regarding the type of information fusion centers will provide to DHS and whether such information may be subject to public disclosure. (Sec. 6) The Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended to require fusion centers to assist, review information from, and disseminate information to territorial governments. Republican: 80% (4) Democrat: 20% (1) 80% Republican support 20% Democrat support	Emergency Management Aviation And Airports Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Computers And Information Technology Congressional Oversight Customs Enforcement Department Of Homeland Security Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management Government Studies And Investigations Homeland Security
HB-655	Federal	Securing the Cities Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) 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. Under such program, the DNDO shall: assist state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in designing and implementing, or enhancing existing, architectures for coordinated and integrated detection and interdiction of nuclear or other radiological materials that are out of regulatory control; support the development of a region-wide operating capability to detect and report on nuclear and other radioactive materials out of regulatory control; provide resources to enhance detection, analysis, communication, and coordination to better integrate state, local, tribal, and territorial assets into federal operations; facilitate alarm adjudication and provide subject matter expertise and technical assistance on concepts of operations, training, exercises, and alarm response protocols; communicate with, and promote sharing of information about the presence or detection of nuclear or other radiological materials among, appropriate federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in a manner that ensures transparency; provide augmenting resources to enable state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to sustain and refresh their capabilities developed under the program; and designate participating jurisdictions from among high-risk urban areas and other cities and regions, as appropriate, and notify Congress at least three days before designating or changing such jurisdictions. The Comptroller General is required to submit an assessment evaluating the effectiveness of the program. (Sec. 3) The DNDO shall report to Congress on the feasibility of developing model exercises to test the preparedness of jurisdictions participating in the program in meeting the challenges that may be posed by a range of nuclear and radiological threats. Unaffiliated: 33% (1) Republican: 66% (2) 33% Unaffiliated support 66% Republican support	Emergency Management Congressional Oversight Crime Prevention Emergency Planning And Evacuation Homeland Security Intergovernmental Relations Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Nuclear Weapons Radiation State And Local Government Operations
HB-635	Federal	CHOICE Act Consumer Health Options and Insurance Competition Enhancement Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to offer, throughout the United States, a public health insurance option that provides value, choice, competition, and the stability of affordable, high-quality coverage. Plans under the public health insurance option must be qualified health plans and must include plans with bronze, silver, and gold tier benefits. (Qualified health plans are sold on health insurance exchanges, are the only plans eligible for premium subsidies, and fulfill an individual's requirement to maintain minimum essential coverage.) HHS must establish an office of the ombudsman for the public health insurance option. States may establish advisory councils to provide recommendations to HHS on the operations and policies of the public health insurance option. HHS must collect data to establish rates for premiums and health care provider reimbursement and for other purposes. Premium rates for public health insurance option plans must: (1) fully finance administrative costs and provided health benefits, and (2) include a contingency margin. HHS must negotiate rates for health care providers and prescription drugs under the public health insurance option. If HHS is unable to reach a negotiated agreement on rates, HHS must use Medicare rates. States may not tax federal receipts or disbursements attributable to the operation of the public health insurance option. HHS must establish conditions for participation by health care providers in the public health insurance option. A provider participating in Medicare or Medicaid is a participant in the public health insurance option unless the provider opts out. Democrat: 100% (41) 100% Democrat support	Health Advisory Bodies Department Of Health And Human Services Executive Agency Funding And Structure Health Care Costs And Insurance Health Care Coverage And Access Health Care Quality Health Information And Medical Records Health Programs Administration And Funding Medicaid
S.227	Federal	Iran Nonnuclear Sanctions Act of 2017 This bill prescribes requirements for sanctions with respect to: (1) Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and related entities; (2) Mahan Air; (3) Iran's support of terrorism; (4) Iran's human rights abuses; (5) certain Iranian individuals; (6) persons who conduct transactions with or on behalf of certain Iranian individuals; (7) financial institutions that engage in certain transactions on behalf of persons involved in human rights abuses or that export sensitive technology to Iran; (8) Iran's ballistic missile program and persons and Iranian sectors that support such program; and (9) certain entities owned by the Aerospace Industries Organization, the Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group, or the Shahid Bakeri Industrial Group. The Department of the Treasury shall publish in the Federal Register an IRGC watch list. The President shall designate within the State Department a Special Coordinator on Human Rights and Democracy in Iran. The Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 is amended to cover ballistic missiles and related technology. The bill requires Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Voice of America to increase programing services to Iran. The bill prescribes prohibitions and limitations with respect to Iran's access to the U.S. financial system. The bill modifies the requirements that the President must follow to rescind the designation of a country as a state sponsor of terrorism. The bill expresses the sense of Congress with respect to: (1) human rights in Iran, (2) state and local divestment from IRGC-related business activities, and (3) Iran's ballistic missile program. Republican: 100% (3) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Arms Control And Nonproliferation Aviation And Airports Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Congressional Oversight Department Of State Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Europe Executive Agency Funding And Structure
HJR-32	Federal	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the authority to repeal Federal rules and regulations when the repeal is agreed to by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing states to repeal, in whole or in part, any presidential executive order, rule, regulation, other regulatory action, or administrative ruling issued by an agency or instrumentality of the United States when the legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions for this purpose that particularly describe the provisions to be repealed. Republican: 75% (3) Democrat: 25% (1) 75% Republican support 25% Democrat support	Government Operations And Politics Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Constitution And Constitutional Amendments Intergovernmental Relations State And Local Government Operations
SJR-8	Federal	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections. This joint resolution declares that nothing in this amendment shall be construed to grant Congress or the states the power to abridge the freedom of the press. Democrat: 95% (41) Independent: 4% (2) 95% Democrat support 4% Independent support	Government Operations And Politics Constitution And Constitutional Amendments Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation State And Local Government Operations
HB-622	Federal	Local Enforcement for Local Lands Act This bill declares that, by September 30, 2017, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall terminate the Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations unit and cease using Forest Service employees to perform law enforcement functions on federal lands. Also by such date, the Department of the Interior shall terminate the Bureau of Land Management Office of Law Enforcement and cease using Interior employees to perform law enforcement functions on federal lands. Interior shall make a grant to each state to permit the state to maintain law and order on federal land, protect individuals and property on federal lands, and enforce federal law. Any state or local government receiving the grant or subgrant shall enter into an agreement with Interior or USDA, as appropriate, to address the maintenance of law and order and the protection of individuals and property on federal land. In any such agreement, Interior or USDA must waive all civil claims against the state or local government and indemnify that government and save it harmless from all claims by third parties for property damage or personal injury that may arise out of law enforcement functions performed under the agreement. A state or local law enforcement officer performing law enforcement functions pursuant to such an agreement shall not generally be deemed a federal employee with respect to hours of work, compensation rates, leave, unemployment compensation, and federal benefits, among other things. Republican: 100% (8) 100% Republican support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Civil Actions And Liability Department Of Agriculture Department Of The Interior Executive Agency Funding And Structure Forests, Forestry, Trees Government Liability Intergovernmental Relations Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Law Enforcement Officers
S.211	Federal	State Refugee Security Act of 2017 This bill directs the Office of Refugee Resettlement to notify the state agency responsible for coordinating the placement or resettlement of an alien refugee not later than 21 days before the alien's arrival in the state. No alien refugee shall be placed or resettled in a state if the governor certifies to the Office of Refugee Resettlement that it has failed, in the sole determination of the governor, to provide adequate assurance that such person does not present a security risk to the state. Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	Immigration Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Immigration Status And Procedures Intergovernmental Relations Refugees, Asylum, Displaced Persons State And Local Government Operations
HJR-31	Federal	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections. This joint resolution declares that nothing in this amendment shall be construed to grant Congress or the states the power to abridge the freedom of the press. Democrat: 99% (140) Republican: 0% (1) 99% Democrat support 0% Republican support	Government Operations And Politics Constitution And Constitutional Amendments Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation State And Local Government Operations
HB-620	Federal	ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Disability Rights Section of the Department of Justice to develop a program to educate state and local governments and property owners on strategies for promoting access to public accommodations for persons with a disability. The program may include training for professionals to provide a guidance of remediation for potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (Sec. 3) The bill prohibits civil actions based on the failure to remove an architectural barrier to access into an existing public accommodation unless: (1) the aggrieved person has provided to the owners or operators a written notice specific enough to identify the barrier, and (2) the owners or operators fail to provide the person with a written description outlining improvements that will be made to improve the barrier or they fail to remove the barrier or make substantial progress after providing such a description. The aggrieved person's notice must specify the circumstances under which public accommodation access was denied. (Sec. 5) The Judicial Conference of the United States must develop a model program to promote alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to resolve such claims. The model program should include an expedited method for determining relevant facts related to such barriers and steps to resolve accessibility issues before litigation. Republican: 88% (98) Democrat: 11% (13) 88% Republican support 11% Democrat support	Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration Building Construction Civil Actions And Liability Disability And Health-based Discrimination State And Local Government Operations
S.194	Federal	CHOICE Act Consumer Health Options and Insurance Competition Enhancement Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to offer, throughout the United States, a public health insurance option that provides value, choice, competition, and the stability of affordable, high-quality coverage. Plans under the public health insurance option must be qualified health plans and must include plans with bronze, silver, and gold tier benefits. (Qualified health plans are sold on health insurance exchanges, are the only plans eligible for premium subsidies, and fulfill an individual's requirement to maintain minimum essential coverage.) States may establish advisory councils to provide recommendations to HHS on the operations and policies of the public health insurance option. HHS must collect data to establish rates for premiums and health care provider reimbursement and for other purposes. Premium rates for public health insurance option plans must: (1) fully finance administrative costs and provided health benefits, and (2) include a contingency margin. HHS must negotiate rates for health care providers and prescription drugs under the public health insurance option. If HHS is unable to reach a negotiated agreement on rates, HHS must use Medicare rates. States may not tax federal receipts or disbursements attributable to the operation of the public health insurance option. HHS must establish conditions for participation by health care providers in the public health insurance option. A provider participating in Medicare or Medicaid is a participant in the public health insurance option unless the provider opts out. Democrat: 100% (14) 100% Democrat support	Health Advisory Bodies Health Care Costs And Insurance Health Care Coverage And Access Health Care Quality Health Information And Medical Records Health Programs Administration And Funding Medicaid Medicare Prescription Drugs
HB-604	Federal	State Refugee Security Act of 2017 This bill directs the Office of Refugee Resettlement to notify the state agency responsible for coordinating the placement or resettlement of an alien refugee not later than 21 days before the alien's arrival in the state. No alien refugee shall be placed or resettled in a state if the governor certifies to the Office of Refugee Resettlement that it has failed, in the sole determination of the governor, to provide adequate assurance that such person does not present a security risk to the state. Republican: 100% (15) 100% Republican support	Immigration Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Immigration Status And Procedures Intergovernmental Relations Refugees, Asylum, Displaced Persons State And Local Government Operations
HB-607	Federal	Voter Access Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a state or local election official from requiring an individual to: (1) present a photo identification (or a copy if voting by mail) as a condition for receiving or casting a ballot in any election for federal office, or (2) cast a provisional ballot solely on the grounds that the individual does not present a photo identification at the polling place. A state or local election election official is prohibited from requiring an individual to provide a photo identification (or a copy if registering by mail) as a condition of registering to vote in an election for federal office. Democrat: 100% (3) 100% Democrat support	Government Operations And Politics Congressional Elections Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Photography And Imaging State And Local Government Operations
S.191	Federal	Patient Freedom Act of 2017 This bill provides states with three options regarding title I (provisions on health insurance reform, exchanges, and subsidies) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA): (1) continue implementing PPACA, with a limit on total premium and cost sharing subsidies provided in the state; (2) waive the requirements of title I of PPACA, with specified exceptions; or (3) the second option plus implementation of a Roth health savings account (HSA) deposit system. Only residents of states continuing to implement PPACA are eligible for PPACA premium subsidies. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to set forth provisions regarding Roth HSAs, which have annual contribution limits and are not subject to taxes. Contributions to Roth HSAs are not tax deductible. In states implementing a Roth HSA deposit system, residents who are enrolled in health insurance coverage that meets state standards receive monthly deposits in their Roth HSAs. States that administer deposits are entitled to payments from the Department of Health and Human Services for population health initiatives. States with a Roth HSA deposit system must penalize residents who have a break in health coverage and may enroll residents in a default high deductible health plan that is continually available for enrollment. Contributions may no longer be made to non-Roth HSAs. HSAs and Roth HSAs may be used to pay monthly or prepaid amounts for physician services. These services are not considered to be health insurance. This bill amends SSAct title XVIII (Medicare) to require participating hospitals to limit costs to individuals for uncovered emergency medical care. Persons providing medical care must post prices. Republican: 100% (6) 100% Republican support	Health Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Child Health Coal Disability And Health-based Discrimination Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Health Care Costs And Insurance Health Care Coverage And Access Health Promotion And Preventive Care
S.178	Federal	Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act TITLE I--SUPPORTING FEDERAL CASES INVOLVING ELDER JUSTICE (Sec. 101) This bill establishes requirements for the Department of Justice (DOJ) with respect to investigating and prosecuting elder abuse crimes and enforcing elder abuse laws. Specifically, DOJ must: designate Elder Justice Coordinators in federal judicial districts and at DOJ, implement comprehensive training for Federal Bureau of Investigation agents, and establish a working group to provide policy advice. The Executive Office for United States Attorneys must operate a resource group to assist prosecutors in pursuing elder abuse cases. The Federal Trade Commission must designate an Elder Justice Coordinator within its Bureau of Consumer Protection. TITLE II--IMPROVED DATA COLLECTION AND FEDERAL COORDINATION (Sec. 201) DOJ must establish best practices for data collection on elder abuse. (Sec. 202) DOJ must collect and publish data on elder abuse cases and investigations. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must provide for publication data on elder abuse cases referred to adult protective services. TITLE III--ENHANCED VICTIM ASSISTANCE TO ELDER ABUSE SURVIVORS (Sec. 301) This section expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) elder abuse involves exploitation of potentially vulnerable individuals; (2) combatting elder abuse requires support for victims and prevention; and (3) the Senate supports a multipronged approach to prevent elder abuse, protect victims, and prosecute perpetrators of elder abuse crimes. (Sec. 302) DOJ's Office for Victims of Crime must report to Congress on the nature, extent, and amount of funding under the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 for victims of crime who are elders. TITLE IV--ROBERT MATAVA ELDER ABUSE PROSECUTION ACT OF 2017 Robert Matava Elder Abuse Prosecution Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to expand prohibited telemarketing fraud to include "telemarketing or email marketing" fraud. It expands the definition of telemarketing or email marketing to include measures to induce investment for financial profit, participation in a business opportunity, or commitment to a loan. A defendant convicted of telemarketing or email marketing fraud that targets or victimizes a person over age 55 is subject to an enhanced criminal penalty and mandatory forfeiture. The bill adds health care fraud to the list of fraud offenses subject to enhanced penalties. (Sec. 403) DOJ, in coordination with the Elder Justice Coordinating Council, must provide information, training, and technical assistance to help states and local governments investigate, prosecute, prevent, and mitigate the impact of elder abuse, exploitation, and neglect. (Sec. 404) It grants congressional consent to states to enter into cooperative agreements or compacts to promote and to enforce elder abuse laws. The State Justice Institute must submit legislative proposals to Congress to facilitate such agreements and compacts. TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS (Sec. 501) This section amends title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services and Elder Justice) of the Social Security Act to specify that HHS may award adult protective services demonstration grants to the highest courts of states to assess adult guardianship and conservatorship proceedings and to implement necessary changes. The highest court of a state that receives a demonstration grant must collaborate with the state's unit on aging and adult protective services agency. (Sec. 502) The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must review and report on elder justice programs and initiatives in the federal criminal justice system. The GAO must also report on: (1) federal government efforts to monitor the exploitation of older adults in global drug trafficking schemes and criminal enterprises, the incarceration of exploited older adults who are U.S. citizens in foreign court systems, and the total number of elder abuse cases pending in the United States; and (2) the results of federal government intervention with foreign officials on behalf of U.S. citizens who are elder abuse victims in international criminal enterprises. (Sec. 503) DOJ must report to Congress on its outreach to state and local law enforcement agencies on the process for collaborating with the federal government to investigate and prosecute interstate and international elder financial exploitation cases. (Sec. 504) DOJ must publish model power of attorney legislation for the purpose of preventing elder abuse. (Sec. 505) DOJ must publish best practices for improving guardianship proceedings and model legislation related to guardianship proceedings for the purpose of preventing elder abuse. Republican: 31% (5) Democrat: 68% (11) 31% Republican support 68% Democrat support	Crime And Law Enforcement Advisory Bodies Aging Census And Government Statistics Congressional Oversight Consumer Affairs Crime Prevention Crime Victims Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Criminal Justice Information And Records
HB-584	Federal	Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) State, Local, and Regional Fusion Center Initiative to coordinate with the national cybersecurity and communications integration center (NCCIC) to provide state, local, and regional fusion centers with expertise on DHS cybersecurity resources. (A fusion center serves as a focal point within the state and local environment for the receipt, analysis, gathering, and sharing of threat-related information between the federal government and state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners.) DHS must: (1) provide timely access to technical assistance, risk management support, and incident response capabilities for cybersecurity threat indicators, defensive measures, risks, and incidents, including cybersecurity risks to equipment and technology related to the electoral process; (2) review cybersecurity risk information gathered by fusion centers to incorporate into DHS's cybersecurity risk information; and (3) disseminate cybersecurity risk information to fusion centers. Fusion center officers or intelligence analysts may be assigned from the NCCIC. Such officers and analysts must assist fusion centers in using cybersecurity risk information to develop a comprehensive and accurate threat picture. The NCCIC may include, and must share analysis and best practices with, state and major urban area fusion centers. (Sec. 3) States, local or tribal governments, or high-risk urban areas receiving grants to protect against terrorism under the Urban Area Security Initiative or the State Homeland Security Grant Program may use the funds to: (1) prepare for and respond to cybersecurity risks and incidents, and (2) develop statewide cyber threat information analysis and dissemination activities. (Sec. 4) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that DHS should share actionable information related to cyber threats in an unclassified form to facilitate timely dissemination to state, local, and private sector stakeholders. Unaffiliated: 25% (1) Democrat: 25% (1) Republican: 50% (2) 25% Unaffiliated support 25% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Science, Technology, Communications Computer Security And Identity Theft Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Government Information And Archives Homeland Security Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Intergovernmental Relations Public-private Cooperation State And Local Government Operations Terrorism
S.162	Federal	Second Amendment Enforcement Act of 2017 This bill declares that a Washington, DC statute that prohibits the killing of wild birds and wild animals in DC does not authorize the DC Council, Mayor, or any DC governmental or regulatory authority to prohibit or unduly burden the ability of persons otherwise not prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law from acquiring or using for lawful purposes any firearm neither prohibited by federal law nor subject to the National Firearms Act. DC is denied authority to enact laws or regulations that discourage or eliminate the private ownership or use of firearms for legitimate purposes. The bill: (1) amends the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 (FCRA) to repeal DC's registration requirement for possession of firearms, and (2) maintains the current ban on the possession and control of a sawed-off shotgun, machine gun, or short-barreled rifle. This bill prohibits dealing, importing, or manufacturing firearms without complying with federal law requirements. In the case of a sale or transfer of a handgun to a DC resident, a federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer of firearms in Maryland or Virginia shall be treated as a dealer licensed in DC if certain requirements are met. The bill prohibits selling, transferring or otherwise disposing of any firearm or ammunition to any person if the sellers or transferors know that such person is prohibited by federal law from possessing or receiving it. Individuals prohibited from possessing a firearm by federal law are barred from possessing a firearm in DC. The bill repeals specified DC policies and requirements regarding the keeping or storing of firearms and eliminates criminal penalties for possession of unregistered firearms. The bill amends the District of Columbia Code to: (1) allow DC property owners to prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms on their property, (2) authorize certain individuals to carry firearms in certain places and for certain purposes, (3) prescribe requirements for lawful transportation of firearms, and (4) prohibit the use of toy and antique pistols to commit a violent or dangerous crime. DC is authorized to prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms, except to certain lessees, within any building or structure under its control that has implemented security measures to identify and exclude unauthorized or hazardous persons or articles. The DC Chief of Police shall issue a five-year license to carry a concealed pistol to any qualified individual who completes the application process. The bill: (1) repeals FCRA requirements that a gun offender register and verify certain identifiable information with the Chief; and (2) repeals specified DC statutes in order to conform with this bill and restores any provision of law amended or repealed by such statutes as if they had not been enacted into law. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Crime And Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Information And Records District Of Columbia Firearms And Explosives Licensing And Registrations Retail And Wholesale Trades State And Local Government Operations
S.170	Federal	Combating BDS Act of 2017 This bill allows a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, prohibit investment of its assets in, or restrict contracting with: (1) an entity that engages in a commerce- or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel; or (2) an entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with such an entity. Such measures are not preempted by federal law. A state or local government that seeks to adopt or enforce such measures shall comply with specified requirements related to notice, timing, and opportunity for comment. In addition, the bill amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to prohibit a person from bringing any civil, criminal, or administrative action against a registered investment company based solely upon that company's divestment from securities issued by a person that engages in a commerce- or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel. Republican: 69% (34) Democrat: 30% (15) 69% Republican support 30% Democrat support	Finance And Financial Sector Arab-israeli Relations Employee Benefits And Pensions Financial Services And Investments Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management Government Information And Archives Israel Middle East Sanctions State And Local Finance

Title: Transparency and Accountability of Failed Exchanges Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-640

Subjects: Health, Accounting And Auditing, Civil Actions And Liability, Congressional Oversight, Federal Preemption, Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes, Government Studies And Investigations, Health Care Costs And Insurance, Health Care Coverage And Access, Health Programs Administration And Funding

Republican: 100% (8)

Title: Obamacare Replacement Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.222

Subjects: Health, Accounting And Auditing, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Advisory Bodies, Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital, Bankruptcy, Child Health, Competition And Antitrust, Congressional Oversight

Republican: 100% (2)

Title: Department of Homeland Security Support to Fusion Centers Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-678

Subjects: Emergency Management, Aviation And Airports, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Computers And Information Technology, Congressional Oversight, Customs Enforcement, Department Of Homeland Security, Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management, Government Studies And Investigations, Homeland Security

Republican: 80% (4) Democrat: 20% (1)

Title: Securing the Cities Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-655

Subjects: Emergency Management, Congressional Oversight, Crime Prevention, Emergency Planning And Evacuation, Homeland Security, Intergovernmental Relations, Law Enforcement Administration And Funding, Nuclear Weapons, Radiation, State And Local Government Operations

Unaffiliated: 33% (1) Republican: 66% (2)

Title: CHOICE Act Consumer Health Options and Insurance Competition Enhancement Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-635

Subjects: Health, Advisory Bodies, Department Of Health And Human Services, Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Health Care Costs And Insurance, Health Care Coverage And Access, Health Care Quality, Health Information And Medical Records, Health Programs Administration And Funding, Medicaid

Democrat: 100% (41)

Title: Iran Nonnuclear Sanctions Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.227

Subjects: International Affairs, Arms Control And Nonproliferation, Aviation And Airports, Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital, Congressional Oversight, Department Of State, Detention Of Persons, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Europe, Executive Agency Funding And Structure

Republican: 100% (3)

Title: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the authority to repeal Federal rules and regulations when the repeal is agreed to by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States.

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HJR-32

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Constitution And Constitutional Amendments, Intergovernmental Relations, State And Local Government Operations

Republican: 75% (3) Democrat: 25% (1)

Title: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: SJR-8

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, Constitution And Constitutional Amendments, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation, State And Local Government Operations

Democrat: 95% (41) Independent: 4% (2)

Title: Local Enforcement for Local Lands Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-622

Subjects: Public Lands And Natural Resources, Civil Actions And Liability, Department Of Agriculture, Department Of The Interior, Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Forests, Forestry, Trees, Government Liability, Intergovernmental Relations, Law Enforcement Administration And Funding, Law Enforcement Officers

Republican: 100% (8)

Title: State Refugee Security Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.211

Subjects: Immigration, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Immigration Status And Procedures, Intergovernmental Relations, Refugees, Asylum, Displaced Persons, State And Local Government Operations

Republican: 100% (2)

Title: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HJR-31

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, Constitution And Constitutional Amendments, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation, State And Local Government Operations

Democrat: 99% (140) Republican: 0% (1)

Title: ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-620

Subjects: Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration, Building Construction, Civil Actions And Liability, Disability And Health-based Discrimination, State And Local Government Operations

Republican: 88% (98) Democrat: 11% (13)

Title: CHOICE Act Consumer Health Options and Insurance Competition Enhancement Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.194

Subjects: Health, Advisory Bodies, Health Care Costs And Insurance, Health Care Coverage And Access, Health Care Quality, Health Information And Medical Records, Health Programs Administration And Funding, Medicaid, Medicare, Prescription Drugs

Democrat: 100% (14)

Title: State Refugee Security Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-604

Subjects: Immigration, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Immigration Status And Procedures, Intergovernmental Relations, Refugees, Asylum, Displaced Persons, State And Local Government Operations

Republican: 100% (15)

Title: Voter Access Protection Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-607

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, Congressional Elections, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation, Photography And Imaging, State And Local Government Operations

Democrat: 100% (3)

Title: Patient Freedom Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.191

Subjects: Health, Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Child Health, Coal, Disability And Health-based Discrimination, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Health Care Costs And Insurance, Health Care Coverage And Access, Health Promotion And Preventive Care

Republican: 100% (6)

Title: Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.178

Subjects: Crime And Law Enforcement, Advisory Bodies, Aging, Census And Government Statistics, Congressional Oversight, Consumer Affairs, Crime Prevention, Crime Victims, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Criminal Justice Information And Records

Republican: 31% (5) Democrat: 68% (11)

Title: Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-584

Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation, Government Information And Archives, Homeland Security, Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information, Intergovernmental Relations, Public-private Cooperation, State And Local Government Operations, Terrorism

Unaffiliated: 25% (1) Democrat: 25% (1) Republican: 50% (2)

Title: Second Amendment Enforcement Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.162

Subjects: Crime And Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information And Records, District Of Columbia, Firearms And Explosives, Licensing And Registrations, Retail And Wholesale Trades, State And Local Government Operations

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: Combating BDS Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.170

Subjects: Finance And Financial Sector, Arab-israeli Relations, Employee Benefits And Pensions, Financial Services And Investments, Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management, Government Information And Archives, Israel, Middle East, Sanctions, State And Local Finance

Republican: 69% (34) Democrat: 30% (15)

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