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Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015

To make exclusive the authority of the Federal Government to regulate the labeling of products made in the United States and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 2. Exclusivity of Federal authority to regulate labeling of products made in the United States and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce Section 320933 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 ( 15 U.S.C. 45a (1) in the first sentence, by striking To the extent (a) In general To the extent ; (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Effect on State law The provisions of this section shall supersede any provisions of the law of any State relating to the extent to which a product is introduced, delivered for introduction, sold, advertised, or offered for sale in interstate or foreign commerce with a Made in the U.S.A. Made in America ; and (3) in the third sentence of subsection (a), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking Nothing in this section Except as provided in subsection (b), nothing in this section

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to require the Federal Trade Commission's regulation of the labeling of products as &quot;Made in the U.S.A.&quot; or &quot;Made in America&quot; to supersede any state laws regarding the extent to which a product is introduced, delivered, sold, advertised, or offered for sale in interstate or foreign commerce with such a label in order to represent that the product was in whole or substantial part of domestic origin.
Keep the Promise Act of 2015

To prohibit gaming activities on certain Indian land in Arizona until the expiration of certain gaming compacts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep the Promise Act of 2015 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) in 2002, the voters in the State of Arizona approved Proposition 202, the Indian Gaming Preservation and Self-Reliance Act; (2) to obtain the support of Arizona voters to approve Proposition 202, the Indian tribes within Arizona agreed to limit the number of casinos within the State and in particular within the Phoenix metropolitan area; and (3) this Act preserves the agreement made between the Indian tribes and the Arizona voters until the expiration of the gaming compacts authorized by Proposition 202. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Indian tribe; class II gaming; class III gaming The terms Indian tribe class II gaming class III gaming 25 U.S.C. 2703 (2) Phoenix metropolitan area The term Phoenix metropolitan area 4. Gaming clarification (a) Prohibition Class II gaming and class III gaming are prohibited on land within the Phoenix metropolitan area acquired by the Secretary of the Interior in trust for the benefit of an Indian tribe after April 9, 2013. (b) Expiration The prohibition in subsection (a) shall expire on January 1, 2027.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Keep the Promise Act of 2015 (Sec. 4) This bill restricts gaming on land within the Phoenix, Arizona, metropolitan area acquired by the Department of the Interior in trust for the benefit of an Indian tribe after April 9, 2013. The restriction ends on January 1, 2027.
Program Management Improvement Accountability Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 22, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Program Management Improvement Accountability Act (Sec. 2) This bill establishes as additional functions of the Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements to: adopt and oversee implementation of government-wide standards, policies, and guidelines for program and project management for executive agencies; chair the Program Management Policy Council (established by this Act); establish standards and policies for executive agencies consistent with widely accepted standards for program and project management planning and delivery; engage with the private sector to identify best practices in program and project management that would improve federal program and project management; conduct portfolio reviews to address programs identified as high risk by the Government Accountability Office (GAO); conduct portfolio reviews of agency programs at least annually to assess the quality and effectiveness of program management; and establish a five-year strategic plan for program and project management. The bill exempts the Department of Defense (DOD) from such provisions to the extent that they are substantially similar to: (1) federal provisions governing the defense acquisition workforce; or (2) policy, guidance, or instruction of DOD related to program management. The head of each federal agency that is required to have a Chief Financial Officer shall designate a Program Management Improvement Officer to implement agency program management policies and develop a strategy for enhancing the role of program managers within the agency. The OMB must submit a report containing such strategy within one year after enactment of this bill. The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shall be considered the Program Management Improvement Officer for DOD. The Program Management Policy Council is established within OMB to act as the principal interagency forum for improving agency practices related to program and project management. The Office of Personnel Management must issue regulations that: (1) identify key skills and competencies needed for an agency program and project manager, (2) establish a new job series or update and improve an existing job series for program and project management within an agency, and (3) establish a new career path for program and project managers. The GAO must issue a report within three years of enactment, in conjunction with its high risk list, examining the effectiveness of the following (as required or established under this Act) on improving federal program and project management: the standards, policies, and guidelines for program and project management; the strategic plan; Program Management Improvement Officers; and the Program Management Policy Council.
Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act of 2015


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 27, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Prohibits any person authorized by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to receive federal retirement payments on behalf of a minor or an individual of legal disability from embezzling or in any manner converting any amounts from such payments to a use other than for the benefit of such minor or individual. Considers any willful neglect or refusal to make and file proper accountings or reports concerning such payments as required by law to be prima facie evidence of the embezzlement or prohibited conversion of such amounts. Prohibits OPM from authorizing a person to receive payments on behalf of a minor or individual of legal disability if that person has been convicted of: (1) a violation of this Act, (2) fraud under the Social Security Act, or (3) misappropriation as a fiduciary under veterans' benefits provisions.
Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2015


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 16, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 to prohibit an employer from discharging, demoting, suspending, harassing, or in any other manner discriminating against an employee, contractor, subcontractor, or agent of such employer (covered individual) who by a lawful act: (1) provided information to the employer or a federal regulatory or law enforcement agency, or any Member of Congress or congressional committee concerning a violation of antitrust law or of another criminal law committed in conjunction with a potential violation of antitrust law or in conjunction with an antitrust investigation by the Department of Justice; or (2) filed or caused to be filed, testified, participated, or otherwise assisted in a federal investigation or proceeding relating to such a violation. This protection does not extend, however, to any covered individual who planned and initiated such a violation or an obstruction to its investigation. A violation with respect to the antitrust laws shall not be construed to include a civil violation of any law that is not also a criminal violation. A covered individual who alleges discharge or other discrimination by an employer in violation of such prohibition is authorized to seek relief: (1) by filing a complaint with the Department of Labor; or (2) if Labor has not issued a final decision within 180 days of such filing, by bringing an action at law or equity in the appropriate U.S. district court. A covered individual who prevails in any such action is entitled to all relief necessary to make the individual whole, including reinstatement with the same status, back pay plus interest, and compensation for special damages sustained.
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act


Summary: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (Sec. 3) This bill amends the federal criminal code to require any health care practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to: (1) exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and (2) ensure that such child is immediately admitted to a hospital. The term &quot;born alive&quot; means the complete expulsion or extraction from his or her mother, at any stage of development, who after such expulsion or extraction breathes or has a beating heart, pulsation of the umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscles, regardless of whether the umbilical cord has been cut. Also, a health care practitioner or other employee who has knowledge of a failure to comply with these requirements must immediately report such failure to an appropriate law enforcement agency. An individual who violates the provisions of this Act is subject to a criminal fine, up to five years in prison, or both. An individual who commits an overt act that kills a child born alive is subject to criminal prosecution for murder. The legislation bars the criminal prosecution of a mother of a child born alive for conspiracy to violate the provisions of this Act, for being an accessory after the fact, or for concealment of felony. A woman who undergoes an abortion or attempted abortion may file a civil action for damages against an individual who violates this Act.
DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015

To reduce duplication of information technology at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015 2. DHS information technology duplication reduction (a) Information technology duplication reduction Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that includes the following: (1) The number of information technology systems at the Department of Homeland Security. (2) An assessment of the number of such systems exhibiting duplication or fragmentation. (3) A strategy for reducing such duplicative systems, including an assessment of potential cost savings or cost avoidance as a result of such reduction. (4) A methodology for determining which system should be eliminated when there is duplication or fragmentation. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Duplication or fragmentation The term duplication or fragmentation (2) Information technology The term information technology (c) No new authorization of funding This section shall be carried out using amounts otherwise appropriated or made available to the Department of Homeland Security. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report on: the number of information technology systems at DHS; the number of such systems exhibiting duplication or fragmentation (i.e., where there are two or more systems or programs that deliver similar functionality to similar user populations); a strategy for reducing such duplicative systems, including an assessment of potential cost savings; and a methodology for determining which system should be eliminated when there is duplication or fragmentation.
Ensuring the Safety and Security of Iranian Dissidents in Iraq Act of 2015

To require a report on actions to secure the safety and security of dissidents housed at Camp Liberty, Iraq. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring the Safety and Security of Iranian Dissidents in Iraq Act of 2015 2. Report on actions to secure the safety and security of dissidents housed at Camp Liberty, Iraq Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall certify, in writing, to the committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives whether or not the Central Government of Iraq is taking appropriate and sufficient actions to ensure the safety and security of dissidents housed at Camp Liberty, Iraq.

Summary: Ensuring the Safety and Security of Iranian Dissidents in Iraq Act of 2015 This bill directs the Department of State to submit an assessment to Congress of whether or not the government of Iraq is taking sufficient actions to ensure the safety and security of dissidents housed at Camp Liberty, Iraq.
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Amendment Act

To include Livingston County, the city of Jonesboro in Union County, and the city of Freeport in Stephenson County, Illinois, to the Lincoln National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Amendment Act 2. Adjustment of boundaries of Lincoln National Heritage Area (a) Boundary adjustment Section 443(b)(1) of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–229 16 U.S.C. 461 (1) by inserting , Livingston, LaSalle (2) by inserting , the city of Jonesboro in Union County, and the city of Freeport in Stephenson County Woodford counties (b) Map The Secretary of the Interior shall update the map referred to in section 443(b)(2) of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to reflect the boundary adjustment made by the amendments in subsection (a) of this section.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to add Livingston County, the city of Jonesboro in Union County, and the city of Freeport in Stephenson County in Illinois to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to extend to private land use restrictions its rule relating to reasonable accommodation of amateur service communications. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) More than 700,000 radio amateurs in the United States are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission in the amateur radio service. (2) Amateur radio, at no cost to taxpayers, provides a fertile ground for technical self-training in modern telecommunications, electronics technology, and emergency communications techniques and protocols. (3) There is a strong Federal interest in the effective performance of amateur radio stations established at the residences of licensees. Such stations have been shown to be frequently and increasingly precluded by unreasonable private land use restrictions, including restrictive covenants. (4) Federal Communications Commission regulations have for 3 decades prohibited the application to amateur radio stations of State and local regulations that preclude or fail to reasonably accommodate amateur service communications, or that do not constitute the minimum practicable regulation to accomplish a legitimate State or local purpose. Commission policy has been and is to permit erection of a station antenna structure at heights and dimensions sufficient to accommodate amateur service communications. (5) The Federal Communications Commission has sought guidance and direction from Congress with respect to the application of the Commission’s limited preemption policy regarding amateur radio communications to private land use restrictions, including restrictive covenants. 3. Accommodation of amateur service communications Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall amend section 97.15(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, so that such section prohibits application to amateur service communications of any private land use restriction, including a restrictive covenant, that— (1) precludes such communications; (2) fails to reasonably accommodate such communications; or (3) does not constitute the minimum practicable restriction on such communications to accomplish the legitimate purpose of the private entity seeking to enforce such restriction.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to amend regulations concerning the height and dimensions of station antenna structures to prohibit a private land use restriction from applying to amateur service communications if the restriction precludes such communications, fails to accommodate such communications, or does not constitute the minimum practicable restriction to accomplish the legitimate purpose of the private entity seeking to enforce the restriction.
Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on November 30, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act (Sec. 2) This bill excludes payments made under a state eugenics compensation program from classification as income or resources for purposes of determining the eligibility of a recipient of such compensation for, or the amount of, any federal public benefit. The bill defines "state eugenics compensation program" as a state program for compensating individuals who were sterilized under the authority of the state.
Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2015

To help small businesses take advantage of energy efficiency. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2015 2. Energy efficiency Section 501(d)(3) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 695(d)(3) (1) in subparagraph (K), by striking producers, or producers, (2) in subparagraph (L), by striking the period at the end and inserting , or (3) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following: (M) enhanced ability for small business concerns to achieve savings through energy efficiency. .

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This bill amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to allow a state development company to use the economic development objective of helping small businesses achieve savings through energy efficiency to qualify for loan assistance.
TIRES Act


Summary: Tribal Infrastructure and Roads Enhancement and Safety Act or the TIRES Act (Sec. 3) This bill modifies the approval process used for certain transportation projects on Indian reservations by allowing&nbsp;categorical exclusions from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. A "categorical exclusion" is a category of actions which do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment and which have been found to have no such effect in procedures adopted by a federal agency in implementing environmental regulations and for which, therefore, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required. A "tribal transportation safety project" is one that is eligible for assistance under the tribal transportation program and that: corrects or improves a hazardous road location or feature, or addresses a highway safety problem. The Department of the Interior shall review existing categorical exclusions for tribal transportation program projects and identify tribal transportation safety projects that meet categorical exclusion requirements. The bill prescribes requirements for the expedited review and approval of tribal transportation safety projects under NEPA or other federal laws. (Sec. 4) Interior shall enter into five-year programmatic agreements with Indian tribes that establish efficient administrative procedures for carrying out environmental reviews for tribal transportation projects, including whether any project is categorically excluded from the preparation of an environmental assessment or impact statement under NEPA.
Quarterly Financial Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015

To extend by 15 years the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to conduct the quarterly financial report program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Quarterly Financial Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015 2. Fifteen-year extension of authority for Secretary of Commerce to conduct the quarterly financial report programs Section 4(b) of the Act entitled An Act to amend title 13, United States Code, to transfer responsibility for the quarterly financial report from the Federal Trade Commission to the Secretary of Commerce, and for other purposes 13 U.S.C. 91 2015 2030

Summary: Quarterly Financial Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill extends through FY2030 the authority of the Department of Commerce to conduct the quarterly financial report program under which it collects and publishes quarterly financial statistics of business operations, organization, practices, management, and relation to other businesses, including data on sales, expenses, assets, liabilities, and other measures of financial condition. (Sec. 3) Commerce shall review and report to Congress on the data security procedures of the Bureau of the Census, including those implemented since the data breach of systems of the Office of Personnel Management that occurred during FY2015.