SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Emergency Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1993''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM. (a) General Rule.--Sections 102(f)(1) and 106(a)(2) of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-164, as amended) are each amended by striking ``March 6, 1993'' and inserting ``October 2, 1993''. (b) Modification to Final Phase-Out.--Paragraph (2) of section 102(f) of such Act is amended-- (1) by striking ``March 6, 1993'' and inserting ``October 2, 1993'', and (2) by striking ``June 19, 1993'' and inserting ``January 15, 1994''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Paragraph (1) of section 101(e) of such Act is amended by striking ``March 6, 1993'' each place it appears and inserting ``October 2, 1993''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to weeks beginning after March 6, 1993. SEC. 3. TREATMENT OF RAILROAD WORKERS. (a) Extension of Program.-- (1) In general.--Paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 501(b) of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-164, as amended) are each amended by striking ``March 6, 1993'' and inserting ``October 2, 1993''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 501(a) of such Act is amended by striking ``March 1993'' and inserting ``October 1993''. (b) Termination of Benefits.--Section 501(e) of such Act is amended-- (1) by striking ``March 6, 1993'' and inserting ``October 2, 1993'', and (2) by striking ``June 19, 1993'' and inserting ``January 15, 1994''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to weeks beginning after March 6, 1993. SEC. 4. PROFILING OF NEW CLAIMANTS. (a) General Rule.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish a program for encouraging the adoption and implementation by all States of a system of profiling all new claimants for regular unemployment compensation (including new claimants under each State unemployment compensation law which is approved under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (26 U.S.C. 3301-3311) and new claimants under Federal unemployment benefit and allowance programs administered by the State under agreements with the Secretary of Labor), to determine which claimants may be likely to exhaust regular unemployment compensation and may need reemployment assistance services to make a successful transition to new employment. (b) Technical Assistance to States.--The Secretary of Labor shall provide technical assistance and advice to the States in the development of model profiling systems and the procedures for such systems. 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(a) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated for nonrepayable advances to the account for ``Advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and Other Funds'' in Department of Labor Appropriations Acts (for transfer to the ``extended unemployment compensation account'' established by section 905 of the Social Security Act) such sums as may be necessary to make payments to the States to carry out the purposes of the amendments made by section 2 of this Act. (b) Use of Advance Account Funds.--The funds appropriated to the account for ``Advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and Other Funds'' in the Department of Labor Appropriation Act for Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102-394) are authorized to be used to make payments to the States to carry out the purposes of the amendments made by section 2 of this Act. SEC. 6. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION. Pursuant to sections 251(b)(2)(D)(i) and 252(e) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, the Congress hereby designates all direct spending amounts provided by this Act (for all fiscal years) and all appropriations authorized by this Act (for all fiscal years) as emergency requirements within the meaning of part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

Summary: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-164, as amended) to extend the authorization for new claims for benefits under the emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) program to October 2, 1993 (currently March 6, 1993). Modifies the final phase-out period for continuation of claims to end it on January 15, 1994 (currently June 19, 1993). Provides for a similar extension of the program of temporary extended railroad unemployment insurance benefits (and modification of the phase-out period). Directs the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to encourage all States to adopt and implement a system (including automated data processing) for profiling all new claimants for regular unemployment compensation, to determine which claimants may be likely to exhaust such compensation and need reemployment assistance services. Requires provision of such technical assistance, advice, and funding to States for model profiling systems as the Secretary deems appropriate and necessary. Requires the Secretary to report, with recommendations, to the Congress on such systems within 30 months after enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations and the use of advance account funds to carry out the extension of the EUC program. Designates all direct spending amounts provided and all appropriations authorized by this Act as emergency requirements for purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Eliminates a cost of living adjustment relating to the pay for Members of Congress for 1994.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Presidential Trade Transparency Act of 2017''. SEC. 2. DISCLOSURE BY PRESIDENT OF INCOME, ASSETS, AND LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH COUNTRIES WITH WHICH THE UNITED STATES IS NEGOTIATING A TRADE OR INVESTMENT AGREEMENT. (a) In General.--Before initiating or continuing negotiations with a country for a trade or investment agreement, the President shall submit to Congress a report, in accordance with subsection (b) or (c), containing a full and complete statement of income earned, assets held, and liabilities owed by the President and associated with the country in the 12-month period preceding the submission of the report. (b) Timing of Report for New Negotiations.--In the case of negotiations for a trade or investment agreement with a country initiated on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit the report required by subsection (a)-- (1) in the case of negotiations subject to the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4201 et seq.) with respect to which the President is required to submit a notification under section 103(a)(2) or 105(a)(1)(A) of that Act (19 U.S.C. 4202(a)(2) and 4204(a)(1)(A)), not later than the date on which the President submits the notification; (2) in the case of negotiations subject to the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), not later than the date on which the President submits the report required by section 115(2) of that Act (19 U.S.C. 3524(2)); (3) in the case of negotiations subject to the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), not later than the date on which the President submits the report required by section 103(a)(2) of that Act (19 U.S.C. 3313(a)(2)); or (4) in the case of negotiations for a trade or investment agreement not covered by paragraph (1), (2), or (3), not less than 60 days before initiating the negotiations. (c) Timing of Report for Pending Negotiations.--In the case of negotiations for a trade or investment agreement with a country initiated before the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit the report required by subsection (a) with respect to that country not later than 90 days after such date of enactment. SEC. 3. DISCLOSURE BY PRESIDENT OF INCOME, ASSETS, AND LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH COUNTRIES SUBJECT TO PRESIDENTIAL DETERMINATIONS IN TRADE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS. (a) In General.--Before taking a covered action under a trade enforcement law with respect to a country, the President shall submit to Congress, in accordance with subsection (b), a report containing a full and complete statement of income earned, assets held, and liabilities owed by the President and associated with the country in the 12-month period preceding the submission of the report. (b) Timing of Report.--The President shall submit the report required by subsection (a)-- (1) in the case of a covered action under section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251) with respect to which a document is required to be transmitted to Congress under section 203(b) of that Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(b)), not less than 30 days before the President transmits the document; (2) in the case of a covered action under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) that is the subject of a direction of the President as described in subsection (a)(1) or (b)(2) of that section, not less than 30 days before making that direction; (3) in the case of a covered action under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337), not later than 30 days after the date on which a copy of the determination of the United States International Trade Commission is transmitted to the President under subsection (j) of that section; (4) in the case of a covered action under section 701(b)(2) of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4421(b)(2)), not later than the date on which the report required under subparagraph (B) of that section is submitted to Congress; or (5) in the case of a covered action not covered by paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), not less than 30 days before taking such action. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered action.--The term ``covered action'' means-- (A) the modification under a trade enforcement law of a duty imposed with respect to articles imported from a country; or (B) waiving action, or declining to exercise authority to take action, under a trade enforcement law in a trade enforcement matter with respect to a country. (2) Trade enforcement law.--The term ``trade enforcement law'' means-- (A) chapter I of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.); (B) title III of that Act (19 U.S.C. 2411 et seq.); (C) section 122 of that Act (19 U.S.C. 2132); (D) section 406, 421, or 422 of that Act (19 U.S.C. 2436, 2451, and 2451a); (E) sections 337 and 338(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337 and 1338(a)); (F) section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862); (G) section 701 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4421); (H) the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or (I) any other provision of law providing the President with authority to restrict trade with a foreign country through modification of a duty on imports. SEC. 4. DISCLOSURE BY PRESIDENT OF INCOME, ASSETS, AND LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE FOR TRADE PREFERENCE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Before taking a covered action under a trade preference program with respect to a country or an article imported from a country, the President shall submit to Congress, in accordance with subsection (b), a report containing a full and complete statement of income earned, assets held, and liabilities owed by the President and associated with the country in the 12-month period preceding the submission of the report. (b) Timing of Report.--The President shall submit the report required by subsection (a)-- (1) in the case of a covered action under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2461 et seq.) with respect to which the President is required to submit a notification under section 502(f) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2462(f)) or a report under section 506A(a)(2) of that Act (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(2)), at the time the President submits the notification or report; (2) in the case of a covered action under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) with respect to which the President is required to submit a notification under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 212(a) of that Act (19 U.S.C. 2702(a)) or a report under section 213(b)(2)(A)(v)(II)(cc) of that Act (19 U.S.C. 2703(b)(2)(A)(v)(II)(cc)), at the time the President submits the notification or report; or (3) in the case of a covered action not covered by paragraph (1) or (2), not later than 60 days before taking the action. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered action.--The term ``covered action'' means-- (A) the designation of a country as eligible for preferential treatment under a trade preference program; (B) the termination of such a designation; (C) any determination with respect to the eligibility of an article for preferential treatment under a trade preference program; (D) the withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of preferential treatment under a trade preference program with respect to a country or an article; or (E) the exercise of the authority to waive the competitive need limitation with respect to an article under section 503(d) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2463(d)). (2) Trade preference program.--The term ``trade preference program'' means-- (A) the Generalized System of Preferences under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2461 et seq.); (B) the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.); (C) the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.); or (D) section 915 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4454). SEC. 5. CONTENTS OF DISCLOSURE REPORTS. The President shall include in a report required under section 2, 3, or 4 with respect to a country-- (1) the information specified in section 102(a) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App. 102(a)), with respect to each source of income, each asset, and each liability associated with the country; and (2) a detailed description of the nature of the association of each such source of income, asset, or liability with the country. SEC. 6. EFFECT OF FAILURE TO TIMELY DISCLOSE. (a) Tariff Modifications.--If the President fails to submit a report required by this Act with respect to an action modifying tariff treatment with respect to articles imported from a country by the time required by this Act, any instrument providing for the modification of such tariff treatment shall have no force or effect. (b) Trade and Investment Agreements.--If the President fails to submit a report required by section 2 with respect to negotiations for a trade or investment agreement with a country by the time required by that section, the implementing bill submitted to Congress with respect to that agreement shall not be eligible for the trade authorities procedures under section 103 of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4202). SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Associated with a country.--The term ``associated with a country'' or ``associated with the country''-- (A) with respect to an asset, means-- (i) any financial account maintained by a financial institution that is a person of the country; (ii) any stock or security issued by a person of the country; (iii) any financial instrument or contract held for investment that has an issuer or counterparty that is a person of the country; (iv) any interest in a person of the country; or (v) any real property located in the country or in which a person of the country, including any representative or agent of the government of the country, has a financial interest; (B) with respect to income, includes dividends, rents, interest, or capital gains or any other income (as defined in section 61 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) received directly or indirectly from an asset associated with the country or any gift or reimbursement received from a person of the country, including any representative or agent of the government of the country; and (C) with respect to a liability, refers to any liability owed to any creditor that is a person of the country, including an enterprise owned or controlled by the government of the country. (2) Person of the country.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), with respect to a country, the term ``person of the country'' means-- (i) an individual who is a citizen of the country; or (ii) a branch, partnership, group or subgroup, association, estate, trust, corporation or division of a corporation, or other organization if-- (I) it is organized under the laws of the country; (II) its principal place of business is in the country; or (III) its equity securities are primarily traded on one or more exchanges of the country. (B) Exception.--The term ``person of the country'' does not include any branch, partnership, group or subgroup, association, estate, trust, corporation or division of a corporation, or other organization for which it is demonstrated that a majority of the equity interest in the organization is ultimately owned by nationals of the United States.

Summary: Presidential Trade Transparency Act of 2017 This bill requires the President to submit to Congress a report containing a full and complete statement of the President's income earned, assets held, and liabilities owed in the preceding 12 months that are associated with a foreign country: with which the United States is negotiating a trade or investment agreement, that is subject to a presidential trade enforcement action determination modifying the tariff treatment of imported articles from such country, or that is designated as eligible for preferential trade treatment under a trade preference program. If the President fails to report such information to Congress: any instrument providing for the modification of such tariff treatment shall have no force or effect, and the bill implementing such a trade or investment agreement shall not be eligible for trade authorities (fast track) procedures under the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015.


SECTION 1. PERMANENT LOAN GUARANTEE FEE WAIVERS FOR VETERANS. Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (14)(B)(ii), by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Guarantee fee waiver for veterans.-- ``(aa) Definition.--In this subclause, the term `veteran or spouse of a veteran' has the meaning given the term in paragraph (31)(G)(iii). ``(bb) Guarantee fee waiver.--The Administrator may not collect a guarantee fee described in paragraph (18) in connection with a loan of not more than $150,000 made under this paragraph to a veteran or spouse of a veteran on or after October 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this subclause. ``(cc) Exception.--If the President's budget for the upcoming fiscal year, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, includes a cost for the program established under this subsection that is above zero, the requirements of item (bb) shall not apply to loans made during such upcoming fiscal year.''; (2) in paragraph (16), by adding at the end the following: ``(G) Guarantee fee waiver for veterans.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `veteran or spouse of a veteran' has the meaning given the term in paragraph (31)(G)(iii). ``(ii) Guarantee fee waiver.--The Administrator may not collect a guarantee fee described in paragraph (18) in connection with a loan of not more than $150,000 made under this paragraph to a veteran or spouse of a veteran on or after October 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this subparagraph. ``(iii) Exception.--If the President's budget for the upcoming fiscal year, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, includes a cost for the program established under this subsection that is above zero, the requirements of clause (ii) shall not apply to loans made during such upcoming fiscal year.''; and (3) in paragraph (34), by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Guarantee fee waiver for veterans.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `veteran or spouse of a veteran' has the meaning given the term in paragraph (31)(G)(iii). ``(ii) Guarantee fee waiver.--The Administrator may not collect a guarantee fee described in paragraph (18) in connection with an express loan of not more than $150,000 made under this paragraph to a veteran or spouse of a veteran on or after October 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this subparagraph. ``(iii) Exception.--If the President's budget for the upcoming fiscal year, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, includes a cost for the program established under this subsection that is above zero, the requirements of clause (ii) shall not apply to express loans made during such upcoming fiscal year.''.

Summary: This bill amends the Small Business Act to prohibit the Small Business Administration (SBA) from assessing a guarantee fee in connection with a loan of not more than $150,000 made to a veteran or spouse of a veteran beginning the first fiscal year after enactment of this bill under the SBA's Export Working Capital, International Trade, or Export Express programs. If the President's budget for the upcoming fiscal year includes a cost for such a program that is above zero, this prohibition shall not apply to loans made during such upcoming fiscal year.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Drone Federalism Act of 2017''. SEC. 2. PRESERVATION OF STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL AUTHORITIES WITH RESPECT TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. (a) Scope of Preemption for Civil Unmanned Aircraft Regulations.-- In prescribing regulations or standards related to civil unmanned aircraft systems, the Administrator shall-- (1) define the scope of the preemptive effect of such regulations or standards pursuant to section 40103 or 41713 of title 49, United States Code, which shall be limited to the extent necessary to ensure the safety and efficiency of the national airspace system for interstate commerce; and (2) preserve, to the greatest extent practicable, legitimate interests of State, local, and tribal governments, including-- (A) protecting public safety; (B) protecting personal privacy; (C) protecting property rights; (D) managing land use; and (E) restricting nuisances and noise pollution. (b) Reserved Powers.-- (1) In general.--In prescribing regulations or standards related to civil unmanned aircraft systems, the Administrator shall ensure that the authority of a State, local, or tribal government to issue reasonable restrictions on the time, manner, and place of operation of a civil unmanned aircraft system that is operated below 200 feet above ground level or within 200 feet of a structure is not preempted. (2) Reasonable restrictions.--For purposes of paragraph (1), reasonable restrictions on the time, manner, and place of operation of a civil unmanned aircraft system include the following: (A) Limitations on speed. (B) Prohibitions or limitations on operations in the vicinity of schools, parks, roadways, bridges, or other public or private property. (C) Restrictions on operations at certain times of the day or week or on specific occasions such as during parades or sporting events. (D) Prohibitions on operations while the operator is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. (E) Prohibitions on careless or reckless operations. (F) Other prohibitions that protect public safety, personal privacy, or property rights, or that manage land use or restrict noise pollution. SEC. 3. PRESERVATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS. (a) Affirmation of Applicability of Constitutional Takings Clause to Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.--In prescribing regulations or standards related to civil unmanned aircraft systems, the Administrator shall not authorize the operation of a civil unmanned aircraft in the immediate reaches of the airspace above property without permission of the property owner. (b) Affirmation of Applicability of Constitutional Takings Clause Absent Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.--Section 336(a) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) when flown in the immediate reaches of the airspace above property (as defined in section 3(c) of the Drone Federalism Act of 2017), the operator has the permission of the property owner.''. (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``immediate reaches of the airspace above property'', with respect to the operation of a civil unmanned aircraft system, includes-- (1) any area within 200 feet above the ground level of the property; (2) any area within 200 feet above any structure on the property; and (3) any area where operation of the aircraft system could interfere with the enjoyment or use of the property. SEC. 4. PILOT PROGRAM ON FEDERAL PARTNERSHIPS. (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall enter into agreements with not more than 10 State, local, or tribal governments to establish pilot programs under which-- (1) the Administrator shall provide technical assistance to such governments in regulating the operation of civil unmanned aircraft systems, including through the use of the latest available technologies; and (2) the Administrator and such governments shall coordinate efforts with respect to the enforcement of regulations relating to the operation of civil unmanned aircraft systems. (b) Selection.--In selecting among State, local, and tribal governments for purposes of establishing pilot programs under subsection (a), the Administrator shall seek to enter into agreements with-- (1) governments that vary in their size and intended approach to regulation of civil unmanned aircraft systems; and (2) not less than one State government, not less than one county government, not less than one city government, and not less than one tribal government. (c) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management System.--The Administrator shall coordinate with Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to ensure that participants in pilot programs established under subsection (a) are consulted in the development of the unmanned aircraft systems traffic management system under subsection (a) section 2208 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-190; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note) and the pilot program under subsection (b) of that section. (d) Report Required.--Not later than 2 years after establishing the pilot programs required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall submit to Congress, and make available to the public, a report identifying best practices for State, local, and tribal governments to regulate the operation of civil unmanned aircraft systems and to collaborate with the Federal Aviation Administration with respect to the regulation of such systems. SEC. 5. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed-- (1) to diminish or expand the preemptive effect of the authority of the Federal Aviation Administration with respect to manned aviation; or (2) to affect the civil or criminal jurisdiction of-- (A) any Indian tribe relative to any State or local government; or (B) any State or local government relative to any Indian tribe. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. (2) Civil.--The term ``civil'', with respect to an unmanned aircraft system, means that the unmanned aircraft is not a public aircraft (as defined in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code). (3) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian tribe'' has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (4) Local government.--The term ``local'', with respect to a government, means the government of a subdivision of a State. (5) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and the territories and possessions of the United States. (6) Tribal government.--The term ``tribal'', with respect to a government, means the governing body of an Indian tribe. (7) Unmanned aircraft; unmanned aircraft system.--The terms ``unmanned aircraft'' and ``unmanned aircraft system'' have the meanings given those terms in section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note).

Summary: Drone Federalism Act of 2017 This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration, in prescribing regulations or standards related to unmanned aircraft systems, to: define, and limit the scope of, the preemptive effect of such regulations or standards; preserve the legitimate interests of state, local, and tribal governments (e.g., protecting public safety); preserve state, local, and tribal authority to issue certain reasonable restrictions on the operation of a civil unmanned aircraft system within 200 feet of the ground or a structure; authorize, only with a property owner's permission, the operation of a civil unmanned aircraft in the immediate reaches of the airspace above private property; and establish pilot programs with state, local, and tribal governments to regulate the operation of civil unmanned aircraft systems, coordinate enforcement efforts with respect to such regulations, and identify best practices.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2011''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO BISPHENOL A. (a) Ban on Use of Bisphenol A in Food and Beverage Containers for Children.-- (1) Baby food; unfilled baby bottles and cups.--Section 402 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 342) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) If it is a food intended for children 3 years of age or younger, the container of which (including the lining of such container) is composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A. ``(2) If it is a baby bottle or cup that is composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A.''. (2) Definition.--Section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(rr) Baby Bottle or Cup.--For purposes of section 402(j), the term `baby bottle or cup' means a bottle or cup that-- ``(1) is intended to aid in the feeding or providing of drink to children 3 years of age or younger; and ``(2) does not contain a food when such bottle or cup is sold or distributed at retail.''. (3) Effective dates.-- (A) Baby food.--Section 402(j)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as added by paragraph (1), shall take effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (B) Unfilled baby bottles and cups.--Section 402(j)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as added by paragraph (1), shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Ban on Use of Bisphenol A in Infant Formula Containers.-- (1) In general.--Section 412(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 350a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``, or'' and inserting ``,''; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) the container of such infant formula (including the lining of such container and, in the case of infant formula powder, excluding packaging on the outside of the container that does not come into contact with the infant formula powder) is composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A.''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Regulation of Other Containers Composed of Bisphenol A.-- (1) Safety assessment of products composed of bpa.--Not later than December 1, 2012, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall issue a revised safety assessment for food containers composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A, taking into consideration different types of such food containers and the use of such food containers with respect to different foods, as appropriate. (2) Safety standard.--Through the safety assessment described in paragraph (1), and taking into consideration the requirements of section 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 348) and section 170.3(i) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, the Secretary shall determine whether there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate exposure to bisphenol A through food containers or other items composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A, taking into consideration potential adverse effects from low dose exposure, and the effects of exposure on vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, infants, children, the elderly, and populations with high exposure to bisphenol A. (3) Application of safety standard to alternatives.--The Secretary shall use the safety standard described under paragraph (2) to evaluate the proposed uses of alternatives to bisphenol A. (d) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section shall affect the right of a State, political subdivision of a State, or Indian Tribe to adopt or enforce any regulation, requirement, liability, or standard of performance that is more stringent than a regulation, requirement, liability, or standard of performance under this section or that-- (1) applies to a product category not described in this section; or (2) requires the provision of a warning of risk, illness, or injury associated with the use of food containers composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A. (e) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term ``container'' includes the lining of a container.

Summary: Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem to be adulterated: (1) food intended for children three years of age or younger if the container is composed of bisphenol A (BPA); (2) a baby bottle or cup that is intended for use by children three years of age or younger, that does not contain a food when such bottle or cup is sold or distributed at retail, and that is composed of BPA; and (3) infant formula if the container (excluding packaging on the outside of a container that does not come into contact with infant formula powder) is composed of BPA. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) issue a revised safety assessment for food containers composed of BPA, taking into consideration different types of such containers and the use of such containers with respect to different foods; and (2) determine whether there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate exposure to BPA through food containers or other items composed of BPA, taking into consideration potential adverse effects from low-dose exposure and the effects of exposure on vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, infants, children, the elderly, and populations with high exposure to BPA.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Burma Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2014''. SEC. 2. ASSISTANCE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF BURMA. (a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--No funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2014 or 2015 may be made available for security assistance described in paragraph (2) to the Government of Burma unless the Secretary of State certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (A) the Government of Burma has taken concrete steps toward-- (i) establishing civilian oversight of the armed forces; (ii) addressing human rights abuses by the Burmese military, including publicly acknowledging that human rights abuses have been and continue to be committed by the Burmese military, and committing to a zero tolerance policy against such human rights abuses; and (iii) terminating military relations with North Korea; (B) the Government of Burma has taken concrete steps to establish a fair, transparent and inclusive process to amend the Constitution of Burma, including the full participation of the political opposition and all ethnic minority groups, and the constitutional reform process will provide the basis for free, fair, and competitive elections in Burma; (C) the Government of Burma has amended its constitution and laws to ensure civilian control of the military and implemented reforms to increase the transparency and accountability of the military's budget and operations, and the Burmese military has taken substantial and meaningful steps to divest itself from ownership of commercial businesses; (D) the Government of Burma is showing meaningful and well-documented efforts to promote peace agreements or political reconciliation and equal and fair treatment of all ethnic groups in conflict areas or areas of unrest, and to actively address the resettlement and humanitarian situation of displaced persons; and (E) the Burmese military is-- (i) improving its human rights record, as measured by consistent decreases in reports of forced labor, indefinite detention, torture, or cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment of detainees, and use in armed conflict of indiscriminate or disproportionate methods and means of attack; (ii) demonstrating a genuine interest in reform by ceasing attacks against ethnic minority groups in both ceasefire and non- ceasefire areas; (iii) taking steps to withdraw forces from conflict zones, including by halting the use of soldiers in economic development projects; (iv) adhering to the conditions of ceasefire agreements; and (v) signing and implementing a code of conduct. (2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``security assistance'' means-- (A) assistance under chapter 2 (military assistance), chapter 5 (military education and training), or chapter 6 (peacekeeping operations) of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; (B) assistance under chapter 8 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, chapter 9 of part II of such Act, section 504 of the FREEDOM Support Act, section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act, or the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for demining programs and activities to be carried out by or in conjunction with military units or personnel of a foreign country; (C) sales of defense articles or defense services, extensions of credits (including participations in credits), and guaranties of loans under the Arms Export Control Act; or (D) any license in effect with respect to the export of defense articles or defense services to or for the armed forces, police, intelligence, or other internal security forces of Burma under section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act. (3) Applicability to fy 2014 funds.--The limitation on the availability of funds under this subsection for fiscal year 2014 shall apply with respect to funds that are unobligated as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (4) Sense of congress.--Nothing in this Act should be construed either to prevent participation by Burmese authorities in training on civil-military relations and human rights, as carried out by the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies, or to prevent United States disaster assistance in Burma. (b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the strategy for, and plans and status of, engagement between the United States and the Burmese military. (2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) A description and assessment of the Government of Burma's strategy for security sector reform, an identification and comprehensive analysis of those reform elements that the United States Government should support, and a multi-year cost estimate for providing such support. (B) The United States strategy for the relationship between the United States and the Burmese military, including a description of how and why such engagements are necessary for United States national security. (C) An assessment of the human rights record of the Burmese military over the past decade, including-- (i) an account of violations of human rights and laws of armed conflict by the Burmese military and all paramilitary and security forces under its command, including against ethnic minority groups; (ii) a description of efforts by the Burmese military to implement human rights reforms; and (iii) a description of progress in the relationship between the United States and the Burmese military and such reforms. (D) An assessment of any substantial and meaningful steps taken by the Burmese military to implement reforms to increase transparency and accountability of the military's budget and operations and to divest itself from ownership of commercial business. (E) A list of ongoing activities conducted by the United States Government and other international donors with the Burmese military, including a description of each such activity. (F) An update on activities that were listed in previous reporting. (G) A list of activities that are planned to occur over the upcoming year, with a written description of each. (H) A description of progress on the peaceful settlement of armed conflicts between the Government of Burma and ethnic minority groups, including the steps taken by the Burmese military to demonstrate respect for ceasefires, laws of armed conflict, and human rights provisions prohibiting rape, torture, forced labor, trafficking, and the use of child soldiers. (I) A description of the concrete steps the Government of Burma has taken-- (i) to establish a fair, transparent, and inclusive process to amend the Constitution of Burma; (ii) to promote peace agreements or political reconciliation and equal and fair treatment of all ethnic groups in conflict areas or areas of unrest; and (iii) to actively address the resettlement and humanitarian situation of displaced persons. (J) An assessment of the status of the Burmese military's cooperation with civilian authorities to investigate and resolve cases of human rights violations. (3) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex as necessary. (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

Summary: Burma Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2014 - Prohibits FY2014 or FY2015 funds from being made available for security assistance to the government of Burma unless the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that: (1) Burma has taken steps toward establishing civilian oversight of the armed forces, addressing human rights abuses by the military, and terminating military relations with North Korea; (2) Burma has taken steps to establish a fair and inclusive process to amend the Constitution of Burma, including the full participation of the political opposition and ethnic minority groups; (3) Burma has amended its constitution and laws to ensure civilian control of the military; (4) Burma is promoting peace agreements or political reconciliation and is addressing the resettlement and humanitarian situation of displaced persons; and (5) the Burmese military is improving its human rights record, taking steps to withdraw forces from conflict zones, and implementing a code of conduct. States that nothing in this Act should be construed to prevent participation by Burmese authorities in training on civil-military relations and human rights, as carried out by the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies, or to prevent U.S. disaster assistance in Burma. Directs the Secretary of State to report annually to Congress on the status of military-to-military engagement between the U.S. Armed Forces and the Burmese military.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wekiva Wild and Scenic River Designation Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) Public Law 104-311 authorized the study of the Wekiva River and the associated tributaries of Rock Springs Run and Seminole Creek (including Wekiwa Springs Run and the tributary of Black Water Creek that connects Seminole Creek to the Wekiva River) for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System; (2) the study referred to in paragraph (1) determined that the Wekiva River and the associated tributaries of Wekiwa Springs Run, Rock Springs Run, Seminole Creek, and Black Water Creek downstream of Lake Norris to the confluence with the Wekiva River are eligible for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System based on the free-flowing condition and outstanding scenic, recreational, fishery, wildlife, historic, cultural, and water quality values of those waterways; (3) the public support for designation of the Wekiva River as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System has been demonstrated through substantial attendance at public meetings, State and local agency support, and the support and endorsement of designation by the Wekiva River Basin Working Group that was established by the Department of Environmental Protection of the State of Florida and represents a broad cross section of State and local agencies, landowners, environmentalists, nonprofit organizations, and recreational users; (4) the State of Florida has demonstrated a commitment to protect the Wekiva River-- (A) by enacting Florida Statutes chapter 369, the Wekiva River Protection Act; (B) by establishing a riparian habitat wildlife protection zone and water quality protection zone administered by the St. Johns River Water Management District; (C) by designating the Wekiva River as outstanding Florida waters; and (D) by acquiring State preserve, reserve, and park land adjacent to the Wekiva River and associated tributaries; (5) Lake, Seminole, and Orange Counties, Florida, have demonstrated their commitment to protect the Wekiva River and associated tributaries in the comprehensive land use plans and land development regulations of those counties; and (6) the segments of the Wekiva River, Rock Springs Run, and Black Water Creek described in section 3, totaling approximately 41.6 miles, are in public ownership, protected by conservation easements, or defined as waters of the State of Florida. SEC. 3. DESIGNATION. Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(162) Wekiva river, wekiwa springs run, rock springs run, and black water creek, florida.-- ``(A) The 41.6 miles of river and tributary segments in Florida, as follows: ``(i) Wekiva river, florida.--The 14.9 miles of the Wekiva River, from its confluence with the St. Johns River to Wekiwa Springs, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior in the following classifications: ``(I) From the confluence with the St. Johns River to the southern boundary of the Lower Wekiva River State Preserve, approximately 4.4 miles, as a wild river. ``(II) From the southern boundary of the Lower Wekiva River State Preserve to the northern boundary of Rock Springs Run State Reserve at the Wekiva River, approximately 3.4 miles, as a recreational river. ``(III) From the northern boundary of Rock Springs Run State Reserve at the Wekiva River to the southern boundary of Rock Springs Run State Reserve at the Wekiva River, approximately 5.9 miles, as a wild river. ``(IV) From the southern boundary of Rock Springs Run State Reserve at the Wekiva River upstream along Wekiwa Springs Run to Wekiwa Springs, approximately 1.2 miles, as a recreational river. ``(ii) Rock springs run, florida.--The 8.8 miles of Rock Springs Run, from its confluence with the Wekiwa Springs Run to its headwaters at Rock Springs, to be administered by the Secretary in the following classifications: ``(I) From the confluence with Wekiwa Springs Run to the western boundary of Rock Springs Run State Reserve at Rock Springs Run, approximately 6.9 miles, as a wild river. ``(II) From the western boundary of Rock Springs Run State Reserve at Rock Springs Run to Rock Springs, approximately 1.9 miles, as a recreational river. ``(iii) Black water creek, florida.--The 17.9 miles of Black Water Creek from its confluence with the Wekiva River to the outflow from Lake Norris, to be administered by the Secretary in the following classifications: ``(I) From the confluence with the Wekiva River to approximately .25 mile downstream of the Seminole State Forest road crossing, approximately 4.0 miles, as a wild river. ``(II) From approximately .25 mile downstream of the Seminole State Forest road to approximately .25 mile upstream of the Seminole State Forest road crossing, approximately .5 mile, as a scenic river. ``(III) From approximately .25 mile upstream of the Seminole State Forest road crossing to approximately .25 mile downstream of the old railroad grade crossing (approximately river mile 9), approximately 4.5 miles, as a wild river. ``(IV) From approximately .25 mile downstream of the old railroad grade crossing (approximately river mile 9) upstream to the boundary of Seminole State Forest (approximately river mile 10.6), approximately 1.6 miles, as a scenic river. ``(V) From the boundary of Seminole State Forest (approximately river mile 10.6) to approximately .25 mile downstream of the State Road 44 crossing, approximately .9 mile, as a wild river. ``(VI) From approximately .25 mile downstream of State Road 44 to approximately .25 mile upstream of the State Road 44A crossing, approximately .5 mile, as a recreational river. ``(VII) From approximately .25 mile upstream of the State Road 44A crossing to approximately .25 mile downstream of the Lake Norris Road crossing, approximately 4.8 miles, as a wild river. ``(VIII) From approximately .25 mile downstream of the Lake Norris Road crossing to the outflow from Lake Norris, approximately 1.1 miles, as a recreational river. SEC. 4. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO WEKIVA RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES. (a) Definitions.--As used in this Act: (1) Committee.--The term ``Committee'' means the Wekiva River System Advisory Management Committee established pursuant to section 5. (2) Comprehensive management plan.--The terms ``comprehensive management plan'' and ``plan'' mean the comprehensive management plan to be developed pursuant to section 3(d) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(d)). (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (4) Wekiva river system.--The term ``Wekiva River system'' means the segments of the Wekiva River, Wekiwa Springs Run, Rock Springs Run, and Black Water Creek in the State of Florida designated as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System by paragraph (161) of section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)), as added by this Act. (b) Cooperative Agreement.-- (1) Use authorized.--In order to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the Wekiva River system, the Secretary shall offer to enter into cooperative agreements pursuant to sections 10(c) and 11(b)(1) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1281(c), 1282(b)(1)) with the State of Florida, appropriate local political jurisdictions of the State, namely the counties of Lake, Orange, and Seminole, and appropriate local planning and environmental organizations. (2) Effect of agreement.--Administration by the Secretary of the Wekiva River system through the use of cooperative agreements shall not constitute National Park Service administration of the Wekiva River system for purposes of section 10(c) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (10 U.S.C. 1281(c)) and shall not cause the Wekiva River system to be considered as a unit of the National Park System. Publicly owned lands within the boundaries of the Wekiva River system shall continue to be managed by the agency having jurisdiction over the lands, in accordance with the statutory authority and mission of the agency. (c) Compliance Review.--After completion of the comprehensive management plan, the Secretary shall biennially review compliance with the plan and shall promptly report to the Committee on Resources of the United States House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate any deviation from the plan that could result in any diminution of the values for which the Wekiva River system was designated as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. (d) Technical Assistance and Other Support.--The Secretary may provide technical assistance, staff support, and funding to assist in the development and implementation of the comprehensive management plan. (e) Future Designation of Seminole Creek.--If the Secretary finds that Seminole Creek in the State of Florida, from its headwaters at Seminole Springs to its confluence with Black Water Creek, is eligible for designation under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.), and the owner of the property through which Seminole Creek runs notifies the Secretary of the owner's support for designation, the Secretary may designate that tributary as an additional component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The Secretary shall publish notice of the designation in the Federal Register, and the designation shall become effective on the date of publication. (f) Limitation on Federal Support.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize funding for land acquisition, facility development, or operations. SEC. 5. WEKIVA RIVER SYSTEM ADVISORY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish an advisory committee, to be known as the Wekiva River System Advisory Management Committee, to assist in the development of the comprehensive management plan for the Wekiva River system. (b) Membership.--The Committee shall be composed of a representative of each of the following agencies and organizations: (1) The Department of the Interior, represented by the Director of the National Park Service or the Director's designee. (2) The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. (3) The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks. (4) The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Wekiva River Aquatic Reserve. (5) The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, Seminole State Forest. (6) The Florida Audobon Society. (7) The nonprofit organization known as the Friends of the Wekiva. (8) The Lake County Water Authority. (9) The Lake County Planning Department. (10) The Orange County Parks and Recreation Department, Kelly Park. (11) The Seminole County Planning Department. (12) The St. Johns River Water Management District. (13) The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. (14) The City of Altamonte Springs. (15) The City of Longwood. (16) The City of Apopka. (17) The Florida Farm Bureau Federation. (18) The Florida Forestry Association. (c) Additional Members.--Other interested parties may be added to the Committee by request to the Secretary and unanimous consent of the existing members. (d) Appointments.--Representatives and alternates to the Committee shall be appointed as follows: (1) State agency representatives, by the head of the agency. (2) County representatives, by the Board of County Commissioners. (3) Water management district, by the Governing Board. (4) Department of the Interior representative, by the Southeast Regional Director, National Park Service. (5) East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, by Governing Board. (6) Other organizations, by the Southeast Regional Director, National Park Service. (e) Role of Committee.--The Committee shall assist in the development of the comprehensive management plan for the Wekiva River system and provide advice to the Secretary in carrying out the management responsibilities of the Secretary under this Act. The Committee shall have an advisory role only, it will not have regulatory or land acquisition authority. (f) Voting and Committee Procedures.--Each member agency, agency division, or organization referred to in subsection (b) shall have one vote and provide one member and one alternate. Committee decisions and actions will be made with the consent of \3/4\ of all voting members. Additional necessary Committee procedures shall be developed as part of the comprehensive management plan. SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act. Passed the Senate July 27, 2000. Attest: Secretary. 106th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2352 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Wekiva River and its tributaries of Wekiwa Springs Run, Rock Springs Run, and Black Water Creek in the State of Florida as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Summary: Directs the Secretary of the Interior to offer to enter into cooperative agreements with Florida and Lake, Orange, and Seminole counties, and appropriate local planning and environmental organizations to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the Wekiva River system (segments of the Wekiva River, Wekiwa Springs Run, Rock Springs Run, and Black Water Creek designated as NWSRS components under this Act). Declares that the Secretary's administration of the system by the use of such agreements shall not constitute National Park Service administration of the Wekiva river system and shall not cause such system to be considered as a National Park System unit. Requires publicly owned lands within the system's boundaries to continue to be managed by the agency having jurisdiction over the lands, in accordance with the statutory authority and mission of the agency. Provides that: (1) if the Secretary determines that a specified segment of Seminole Creek in Florida is eligible for designation as a NWSRS component and the owner of the property through which Seminole Creek runs notifies the Secretary of his or her support for such designation, the Secretary may designate that tributary as an additional NWSRS component; and (2) nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize funding for land acquisition, facility development, or operation. Requires the Secretary to establish the Wekiva River System Advisory Management Committee to: (1) assist in the development of the comprehensive management plan to be developed as required by the Act for the Wekiva River system; and (2) provide advice to the Secretary in carrying out management responsibilities under this Act. Authorizes appropriations.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Young and Beginning Farmers Act''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. TITLE I--IMPROVED ACCESS TO LAND Sec. 101. Land trust eligibility for assistance for agricultural land easements. Sec. 102. Priority for option to purchase at agricultural value in agricultural land easements. Sec. 103. Prequalification of prospective applicants for credit from Farm Service Agency programs. Sec. 104. Increase in limitation on amount of direct farm ownership loans; inflation indexation of limit. Sec. 105. Report and action plan on agricultural conservation easement program. TITLE II--IMPROVED ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TRAINING AND PROGRAMS Sec. 201. Beginning farmer coordination. Sec. 202. Transfer of Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers to jurisdiction of Farm Service Agency. Sec. 203. Department of Agriculture on-line customer self-service portal. Sec. 204. Beginning farmer and rancher development program to provide training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives. Sec. 205. Reauthorization of beginning farmer and rancher individual development accounts pilot program. Sec. 206. Sale of surplus farm equipment or property to socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers, veteran farmers or ranchers, and beginning farmers or ranchers. TITLE III--INVESTMENT IN LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS Sec. 301. Mandatory funding for farmers' market and local food promotion program. Sec. 302. Grants to support farm viability programs. TITLE I--IMPROVED ACCESS TO LAND SEC. 101. LAND TRUST ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND EASEMENTS. (a) Land Trusts.--Section 1265B of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3865b) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Land Trusts.-- ``(1) Eligibility for assistance.--Notwithstanding section 1001D(b), an eligible entity that is a qualified land trust, as determined by the Secretary, may receive assistance under this section. ``(2) Assistance for reservation of easement.--The Secretary may provide assistance to an eligible entity that is a qualified land trust to supplement the sale price of eligible land to a farmer or rancher, who is not ineligible to receive assistance under section 1001D, if the eligible entity that is a qualified land trust reserves for itself an agricultural land easement in the eligible land.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1001D(b)(1) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308-3a(b)(1)) is amended by striking ``Notwithstanding'' and inserting ``Except as provided in section 1265B(e), notwithstanding''. SEC. 102. PRIORITY FOR OPTION TO PURCHASE AT AGRICULTURAL VALUE IN AGRICULTURAL LAND EASEMENTS. Section 1265B(b)(3) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Priority.--In evaluating applications under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application for the purchase of an agricultural land easement that, as determined by the Secretary-- ``(i) maintains agricultural viability; ``(ii) includes, as a condition of the easement, a requirement that any subsequent purchase of the land subject to the easement shall be at agricultural value; or ``(iii) achieves the objectives of both clauses (i) and (ii).''. SEC. 103. PREQUALIFICATION OF PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS FOR CREDIT FROM FARM SERVICE AGENCY PROGRAMS. Not later than October 1, 2018, the Secretary of Agriculture shall develop and implement procedures to ensure that the Farm Service Agency is prepared, in advance, to respond to a request by a prospective loan applicant (other than a request for preapproval) for a preliminary determination on-- (1) whether the prospective applicant would likely qualify for credit under any program administered by the Farm Service Agency; or (2) the amount of credit for which the prospective applicant would likely qualify under any such program. SEC. 104. INCREASE IN LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF DIRECT FARM OWNERSHIP LOANS; INFLATION INDEXATION OF LIMIT. Section 305 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1925) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 305. LIMITATIONS ON AMOUNT OF FARM OWNERSHIP LOANS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall make or insure no loan under section 302, 303, 304, 310D, or 310E of this title that would cause the unpaid indebtedness under such sections of any 1 borrower to exceed the smaller of-- ``(1) the value of the farm or other security; or ``(2)(A) in the case of a loan other than a loan guaranteed by the Secretary, $500,000 (increased, beginning with the fiscal year 2019, by the regional farm real estate inflation percentage applicable to the region where the farm involved is located for the fiscal year in which the loan is made, and decreased by the amount of any unpaid indebtedness of the borrower on direct loans under subtitle B); or ``(B) in the case of a loan guaranteed by the Secretary, $700,000 (increased, beginning with fiscal year 2000, by the cost inflation percentage applicable to the fiscal year in which the loan is guaranteed and reduced by the amount of any unpaid indebtedness of the borrower on loans under subtitle B that are guaranteed by the Secretary). ``(b) Determination of Value.--In determining the value of the farm, the Secretary shall consider appraisals made by competent appraisers under rules established by the Secretary. ``(c) Cost Inflation Percentage.--For purposes of this section, the cost inflation percentage applicable to a fiscal year is the percentage (if any) by which-- ``(1) the average of the Prices Paid By Farmers Index (as compiled by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the Department of Agriculture) for the 12-month period ending on August 31 of the immediately preceding fiscal year; exceeds ``(2) the average of such index (as so defined) for the 12- month period ending on August 31, 1996. ``(d) Regional Farm Real Estate Inflation Percentage.-- ``(1) In general.--For purposes of this section, the regional farm real estate inflation percentage applicable to a farm for a fiscal year is the percentage (if any) by which-- ``(A) the regional farm real estate inflation index developed under paragraph (2) for the region in which the farm is located, for the 12-month period ending on August 31 of the immediately preceding fiscal year; exceeds ``(B) the average of the index (as so defined) for the 12-month period ending on August 31, 2018. ``(2) Development.--The Secretary shall develop a regional farm real estate inflation index for measuring periodic changes in the price of farm real estate in each geographic region of the United States, using data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service. ``(e) Microloans.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may establish a program to make or guarantee microloans. ``(2) Limitations.--The Secretary shall not make or guarantee a microloan under this subsection that would cause the total principal indebtedness outstanding at any 1 time for microloans made under this subtitle to any 1 borrower to exceed $50,000. ``(3) Applications.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall limit the administrative burdens and streamline the application and approval process for microloans under this subsection.''. SEC. 105. REPORT AND ACTION PLAN ON AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the agricultural conservation easement program established under section 1265(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3865(a)) remains a valuable program in assisting beginning farmers and ranchers in acquiring farmland for productive use. (b) Report and Plan Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that includes-- (1) an evaluation of the extent in which the agricultural conservation easement program supports beginning farmers or ranchers in acquiring farmland; and (2) a plan to address any shortcomings identified through the evaluation for the purpose of furthering the goals of the agricultural conservation easement program to protect farmland and help farmers access farmland for productive use. TITLE II--IMPROVED ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TRAINING AND PROGRAMS SEC. 201. BEGINNING FARMER COORDINATION. (a) Program Established.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency, shall implement a program to assign to each State at least one coordinator to-- (1) promote communication between the Department of Agriculture and beginning farmers or ranchers (as defined in section 206(b)) located in such State; and (2) increase the access of such beginning farmers or ranchers to apprenticeship programs, farm loan programs, and land available for purchase. (b) Use of Current Employees.--The assignment of beginning farmer coordinators in compliance with subsection (a) may be accomplished through the designation of current employees of the Department of Agriculture and does not require the hiring of additional employees. (c) State Defined.--In this section, the term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States. SEC. 202. TRANSFER OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO JURISDICTION OF FARM SERVICE AGENCY. The Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 226B(e)(2) (7 U.S.C. 6934)-- (A) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C); and (2) in section 226 (7 U.S.C. 6932), by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall coordinate the activities of the Farm Service Agency with the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers established under section 5(b) of the Agricultural Credit Improvement Act of 1992 (7 U.S.C. 1929 note; Public Law 102-554).''. SEC. 203. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ON-LINE CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE PORTAL. (a) Customer Self-Service Portal.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall develop an on-line customer self-service portal through which farmers and ranchers will be able to securely access their customer and program information and complete program applications in a wide range of agricultural programs offered by the Department of Agriculture. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the development of an on-line customer self-service portal, as required by subsection (a), should not negatively impact the many farmers and ranchers who do not yet have access to high-speed internet or who would prefer not to utilize the online self-service portal. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--For the three-fiscal year period beginning on October 1, 2018, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out subsection (a)-- (1) not less than $6,000,000; and (2) such additional amounts as are considered appropriate. SEC. 204. BEGINNING FARMER AND RANCHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TRAINING, EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INITIATIVES. Section 7405 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 3319f) is amended by striking subsection (h) and inserting the following new subsections: ``(h) Individual Development Accounts.-- ``(1) Transfer of funds authorized.--Of the funds made available under subsection (i), the Secretary may transfer up to $10,000,000 per year, plus allocable administrative costs, for individual development accounts as authorized under section 333B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1983b). ``(2) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may not use more than 4 percent of the funds transferred under this subsection for administrative costs incurred in implementing the individual development accounts authorized under section 333B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1983b). ``(i) Funding.-- ``(1) Mandatory funding.--Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this section-- ``(A) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2018; ``(B) $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 and 2020; ``(C) $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022; and ``(D) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter. ``(2) Authorization of appropriations.--In addition to funds provided under paragraph (1), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2018 and each fiscal year thereafter. ``(3) Availability.--Amounts made available under this subsection shall remain available until expended.''. SEC. 205. REAUTHORIZATION OF BEGINNING FARMER AND RANCHER INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS PILOT PROGRAM. Subsection (h) of section 333B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1983b) is amended to read as follows: ``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to any amounts provided under section 7405 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 3319f), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2023.''. SEC. 206. SALE OF SURPLUS FARM EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY TO SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS OR RANCHERS, VETERAN FARMERS OR RANCHERS, AND BEGINNING FARMERS OR RANCHERS. (a) Sale Authorized.--The Administrator of General Services, under regulations prescribed by the Administrator, may sell to a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher, veteran farmer or rancher, or beginning farmer or rancher any farm equipment acquired by the General Services Administration that-- (1) is suitable for use in farming operations; and (2) has been determined to be surplus property under chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Beginning farmer or rancher.--The term ``beginning farmer or rancher'' means an individual or entity that has not operated a farm or ranch or that has operated a farm or ranch for not more than 10 consecutive years and that will materially and substantially participate in the operation of the farm or ranch. In the case of an entity, these requirements apply to all members of the entity. (2) Food, agriculture, conservation, and trade act of 1990 terms.--The terms ``socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher'' and ``veteran farmer or rancher'' have the meanings given those terms in section 2501(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279(e)). TITLE III--INVESTMENT IN LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS SEC. 301. MANDATORY FUNDING FOR FARMERS' MARKET AND LOCAL FOOD PROMOTION PROGRAM. Section 6(g)(1) of the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976 (7 U.S.C. 3005(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (C); (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``2018.'' and inserting ``2017; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2023.''. SEC. 302. GRANTS TO SUPPORT FARM VIABILITY PROGRAMS. (a) Grants Authorized.--The Secretary of Agriculture may make competitive grants to support a farm viability program developed by a public or private entity that is designed-- (1) to improve the economic viability and integrity of farms participating in the program through the development and implementation of a farm viability plans; and (2) to provide participating farmers with technical, legal, marketing, and business planning assistance to expand, upgrade, and modernize their agricultural operations and assist in land access and transfer. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants under this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2023.

Summary: Young and Beginning Farmers Act This bill amends various agricultural laws to modify and establish programs to assist beginning farmers. The bill makes land trusts eligible for certain assistance under the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. In administering the program, USDA must prioritize an application for purchasing an easement that maintains agricultural viability, requires subsequent purchases to be at agricultural value, or both. The bill modifies several agricultural programs to: require the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to prequalify loan applicants, increase and index for inflation the limits on the amounts of USDA farm ownership loans, transfer jurisdiction of the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers to the FSA, establish an online customer self-service portal, reauthorize the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program with increased mandatory funding and allow specified funds to be transferred for individual development accounts, reauthorize the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Individual Development Accounts Pilot Program, reauthorize the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program with increased mandatory funding, and authorize grants for farm viability programs. The FSA must assign state coordinators to promote communication with beginning farmers or ranchers and increase their access to USDA programs. The General Services Administration may sell surplus farm equipment or property to socially disadvantaged, veteran, or beginning farmers and ranchers.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY. Section 2103 of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 (19 U.S.C. 3803) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)(A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``2005'' and inserting ``2011''; and (B) by amending clause (ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) July 1, 2016, and July 1 of each fifth calendar year thereafter, subject to subsection (c).''; (2) in subsection (b)(1)(C)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``2005'' and inserting ``2011''; and (B) by amending clause (ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) July 1, 2016, and July 1 of each fifth calendar year thereafter, subject to subsection (c).''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2005'' and inserting ``2011''; and (ii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: ``(B) the trade authorities procedures shall be extended to implementing bills submitted with respect to trade agreements entered into under subsection (b) during the 5-year period beginning on July 1, 2011, and during each 5-year period thereafter, unless the Congress adopts an extension disapproval resolution under paragraph (5) after April 1, and before July 1, of the year in which any such 5-year period begins. If an extension disapproval resolution is adopted during the period specified in subparagraph (B), then trade authorities procedures shall not be extended with respect to trade agreements entered into during any 5-year period described in subsection (b) that begins on or after the date on which the resolution is adopted.''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``If the President'' and all that follows through ``extension,'' and inserting ``The President shall submit to the Congress, not later than April 1, 2011, and not later than April 1 of each fifth year thereafter, a written report with respect to the extension of trade authorities procedures during the 5-year period beginning on July 1 of the year in which the report is submitted,'' ; and (ii) by adding at the end the following flush sentence: ``No report under this paragraph is required after a disapproval resolution is adopted under paragraph (5).''; (C) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Other reports to congress.-- ``(A) Report by the advisory committee.--the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations established under section 135 of the trade Act of 1974 shall, not later than June 1, 2011, and not later than June 1 of each fifth year thereafter, a written report that contains-- ``(i) its views regarding the progress that has been made in negotiations to achieve the purposes, policies, priorities, and objectives of this title; and ``(ii) a statement of its views, and the reasons therefor, regarding whether the trade authorities procedures should be extended for the succeeding 5-year period under paragraph (1). ``(B) Report by itc.--The International Trade Commission shall submit to the Congress, not later than June 1, 2011, and not later than June 1 of each fifth year thereafter, a written report that contains a review and analysis of the economic impact on the United States of all trade agreements implemented on or after July 1 of the fifth preceding calendar year. ``(C) Termination of reporting requirement.--No report under subparagraph (A) or (B) is required after a disapproval resolution is adopted under paragraph (5).''; and (D) in paragraph (5)-- (i) by striking ``(5)'' and all that follows through the end of subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(5) Extension disapproval resolutions.--(A) For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `extension disapproval resolution' means a concurrent resolution of Congress, the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That the Congress disapproves the extension of trade authorities procedures under the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 to any implementing bill submitted with respect to any trade agreement entered into under section 2103(b) of that Act on or after July 1, ___.', with the blank space being filled with the year that begins the applicable 5-year period described in paragraph (1)(B).''; and (ii) in subparagraph (D)(iii), by striking ``after June 30, 2005'' and inserting ``during the period beginning on July 1 of a year that begins a 5-year period described in paragraph (1)(B) and ending on April 1 of the last year of that 5-year period''.

Summary: Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 to extend the President's authority until July 1, 2011 (or until July 1, 2016, and July 1 of each fifth year thereafter if the President extends such authority and the Congress approves) to enter into trade agreements with foreign countries whose tariff and nontariff policies unduly burden or restrict U.S. trade or adversely affects the U.S. economy. Extends trade authorities procedures (congressional approval) to bills implementing trade agreements entered into during the five-year period beginning on July 1, 2011, and during each five-year period thereafter, unless Congress disapproves after April 1, and before July 1, of the year in which any such five-year period begins.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Family Farmer Bankruptcy Clarification Act of 2017''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF RULE ALLOWING DISCHARGE TO GOVERNMENTAL CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE DISPOSITION OF FARM ASSETS UNDER CHAPTER 12 BANKRUPTCIES. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1232. Claim by a governmental unit based on the disposition of property used in a farming operation ``(a) Any unsecured claim of a governmental unit against the debtor or the estate that arises before the filing of the petition, or that arises after the filing of the petition and before the debtor's discharge under section 1228, as a result of the sale, transfer, exchange, or other disposition of any property used in the debtor's farming operation-- ``(1) shall be treated as an unsecured claim arising before the date on which the petition is filed; ``(2) shall not be entitled to priority under section 507; ``(3) shall be provided for under a plan; and ``(4) shall be discharged in accordance with section 1228. ``(b) For purposes of applying sections 1225(a)(4), 1228(b)(2), and 1229(b)(1) to a claim described in subsection (a) of this section, the amount that would be paid on such claim if the estate of the debtor were liquidated in a case under chapter 7 of this title shall be the amount that would be paid by the estate in a chapter 7 case if the claim were an unsecured claim arising before the date on which the petition was filed and were not entitled to priority under section 507. ``(c) For purposes of applying sections 523(a), 1228(a)(2), and 1228(c)(2) to a claim described in subsection (a) of this section, the claim shall not be treated as a claim of a kind specified in section 523(a)(1). ``(d)(1) A governmental unit may file a proof of claim for a claim described in subsection (a) that arises after the date on which the petition is filed. ``(2) If a debtor files a tax return after the filing of the petition for a period in which a claim described in subsection (a) arises, and the claim relates to the tax return, the debtor shall serve notice of the claim on the governmental unit charged with the responsibility for the collection of the tax at the address and in the manner designated in section 505(b)(1). Notice under this paragraph shall state that the debtor has filed a petition under this chapter, state the name and location of the court in which the case under this chapter is pending, state the amount of the claim, and include a copy of the filed tax return and documentation supporting the calculation of the claim. ``(3) If notice of a claim has been served on the governmental unit in accordance with paragraph (2), the governmental unit may file a proof of claim not later than 180 days after the date on which such notice was served. If the governmental unit has not filed a timely proof of the claim, the debtor or trustee may file proof of the claim that is consistent with the notice served under paragraph (2). If a proof of claim is filed by the debtor or trustee under this paragraph, the governmental unit may not amend the proof of claim. ``(4) A claim filed under this subsection shall be determined and shall be allowed under subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 502, or disallowed under subsection (d) or (e) of section 502, in the same manner as if the claim had arisen immediately before the date of the filing of the petition.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) In general.--Subchapter II of chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 1222(a)-- (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ``unless--'' and all that follows through ``the holder'' and inserting ``unless the holder''; (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at the end; (iii) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) subject to section 1232, provide for the treatment of any claim by a governmental unit of a kind described in section 1232(a).''; (B) in section 1228-- (i) in subsection (a)-- (I) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)-- (aa) by inserting a comma after ``all debts provided for by the plan''; and (bb) by inserting a comma after ``allowed under section 503 of this title''; and (II) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the kind'' and all that follows and inserting ``a kind specified in section 523(a) of this title, except as provided in section 1232(c).''; and (ii) in subsection (c)(2), by inserting ``, except as provided in section 1232(c)'' before the period at the end; and (C) in section 1229(a)-- (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) provide for the payment of a claim described in section 1232(a) that arose after the date on which the petition was filed.''. (2) Table of sections.--The table of sections for subchapter II of chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1232. Claim by a governmental unit based on the disposition of property used in a farming operation.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any bankruptcy case that-- (1) is pending on the date of enactment of this Act and relating to which an order of discharge under section 1228 of title 11, United States Code, has not been entered; or (2) commences on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Family Farmer Bankruptcy Clarification Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal bankruptcy code to include an unsecured claim by a governmental unit (e.g., a tax claim by the Internal Revenue Service) resulting from the sale, transfer, exchange, or disposition of farming property in chapter 12 bankruptcy (family farmer or fisherman reorganization) proceedings. Such a claim that arises before a debtor's discharge, regardless of whether the claim is pre-petition or post-petition, must be treated as a pre-petition claim, is not entitled to priority status, must be provided for under the bankruptcy plan, and is dischargeable.