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Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain compensation received by public safety officers and their dependents from gross income. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act 2. Exclusion of certain compensation received by public safety officers and their dependents Subsection (a) of section 104 and ; and (6) amounts received pursuant to— (A) section 1201 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796 (B) a program established under the laws of any State which provides monetary compensation for surviving dependents of a public safety officer who has died as the direct and proximate result of a personal injury sustained in the line of duty, except that subparagraph (B) shall not apply to any amounts that would have been payable if the death of the public safety officer had occurred other than as the direct and proximate result of a personal injury sustained in the line of duty. . April 14, 2015 Read twice and placed on the calendar

Summary: Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, federal public safety officer death benefits or amounts&nbsp;paid under a state program to surviving dependents of a public safety officer who died as the direct and proximate result of a personal injury sustained in the line of duty.
Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act

To amend title XII of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain trauma care programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act 2. Reauthorization of certain trauma care programs Section 1232(a) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–32(a) 2014 2019 3. Improvements and clarifications to certain trauma care programs (a) Allocation of funds for competitive grants for regionalized systems for emergency care response Section 1232(c) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–32(c) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2014, not more than 50 percent of such amounts remaining for such fiscal year after application of paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be allocated for the purpose of carrying out section 1204. . (b) Clarifications under trauma systems formula grants requirements relating to the American Burn Association Section 1213 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–13 (1) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting and (for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2014) contains national standards and requirements of the American Burn Association for the designation of verified burn centers, such entity, (2) in subsection (b)(3)(A), by striking and the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and (for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2014) the American Burn Association, (3) in subsection (c)(1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting and not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act Act of 2007 (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking and the American Academy of Pediatrics the American Academy of Pediatrics, and (with respect to the update pursuant to the Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act) the American Burn Association (c) Technical amendments Part B of title XII of the Public Health Service Act is amended— (1) in section 1218(c)(2) ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–18(c)(2) 1232(b)(3) section 1232(b) (2) in section 1222 ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–22 October 1, 2008 October 1, 2016

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for trauma care programs through FY2019. Requires that not more than 50% of amounts remaining for a fiscal year after FY2014 (after allocation for administrative purposes or for improvement of emergency medical services in rural areas) be allocated for competitive grants to support pilot projects for emergency care and trauma systems. Requires the inclusion of standards and requirements of the American Burn Association in trauma care modifications of a state plan for providing emergency medical services.
Improving Trauma Care Act of 2014

To amend title XII of the Public Health Service Act to expand the definition of trauma to include thermal, electrical, chemical, radioactive, and other extrinsic agents. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Trauma Care Act of 2014 2. Trauma definition (a) Revised definition under trauma systems grants programs Paragraph (4) of section 1231 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–31 (4) Trauma The term trauma (A) a mechanical force; or (B) another extrinsic agent, including an extrinsic agent that is thermal, electrical, chemical, or radioactive. . (b) Revised definition under interagency program for trauma research Paragraph (3) of section 1261(h) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300d–61(h) (3) The term trauma (A) a mechanical force; or (B) another extrinsic agent, including an extrinsic agent that is thermal, electrical, chemical, or radioactive. .

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Improving Trauma Care Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act, with respect to trauma care and research programs, to include in the definition of "trauma" an injury resulting from extrinsic agents other than mechanical force, including those that are thermal, electrical, chemical, or radioactive.
BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014


Summary: BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to make the Federal Permit Streamlining Project program permanent. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to collect for each of FY2016-FY2026 a fee of $9,500 for each new application for a drilling permit. Allocates specified percentages of such fees to: (1) the field offices that collected the fees used to process protests, leases, and permits; and (2) the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund, now divided into a Rental Account and a Fee Account. Prohibits the Secretary, during FY2016-FY2026, from implementing a rulemaking that would enable an increase in fees to recover additional costs related to processing applications for drilling permits. Makes the Fund available to the Secretary for expenditure for the coordination and processing of oil and gas use authorizations on Indian trust mineral estate land (as well as onshore federal land, as under current law). Directs the Secretary to use: (1) the Rental Account and the Fee Account for this coordination and processing of oil and gas use authorizations, and (2) the Rental Account also for training for development of expertise related to coordinating and processing these authorizations. Amends the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to make the rate of interest allowed and paid or credited for any royalty overpayment equal to the sum of the federal short-term rate plus one percentage point.
Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014

To amend title 17, United States Code, to extend expiring provisions of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 2. Reauthorization Chapter 1 (1) in section 111(d)(3)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking clause paragraph (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking clause paragraph (2) in section 119— (A) in subsection (a)(6)(E), in the undesignated matter following clause (iii), by striking clause (i) subparagraph (B)(i) (B) in subsection (c)(1)(E), by striking 2014 2019 (C) in subsection (e), by striking 2014 2019 (D) in subsection (g)(7)(C), by inserting the Communications 3. Termination of license (a) In general Section 119 (h) Termination of license This section shall cease to be effective on December 31, 2019. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 107(a) of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 ( 17 U.S.C. 119

Summary: Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends federal copyright law, as amended by the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA), to extend until December 31, 2019, the statutory license under which satellite carriers retransmit distant television broadcast stations to viewers who are unable to receive signals for such stations in their local market. (Currently, the statutory licensing authority for such satellite retransmissions is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2014.) Expands the local service area for cable retransmissions of low power television stations.
Moapa Band of Paiutes Land Conveyance Act

To provide for a land conveyance in the State of Nevada. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Moapa Band of Paiutes Land Conveyance Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Map The term map Moapa River Reservation Expansion (2) Secretary The term Secretary (3) Tribe The term Tribe 3. Transfer of land to be held in trust for the moapa band of paiutes (a) In general Subject to valid existing rights, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land described in subsection (b) shall be— (1) held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe; and (2) part of the reservation of the Tribe. (b) Description of Land The land referred to in subsection (a) is the approximately 26,565 acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Reclamation as generally depicted on the map as Expansion Area (c) Survey Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete a survey of the boundary lines to establish the boundaries of the land taken into trust under subsection (a). (d) Use of Trust Land (1) Gaming Land taken into trust under subsection (a) shall not be eligible, or considered to have been taken into trust, for class II gaming or class III gaming (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2703 (2) General uses (A) In general The Tribe shall use the land taken into trust under subsection (a) only for— (i) traditional and customary uses; (ii) stewardship conservation for the benefit of the Tribe; (iii) residential or recreational development; or (iv) renewable energy development. (B) Other uses (i) In general If the Tribe uses any portion of the land taken into trust under subsection (a) for a purpose other than a purpose described in subparagraph (A), the Tribe shall pay to the Secretary an amount that is equal to the fair market value of the portion of the land, as determined by an appraisal in accordance with clause (ii). (ii) Appraisal The Secretary shall determine the fair market value of the land under clause (i) based on an appraisal that is performed in accordance with— (I) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; (II) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices; and (III) any other applicable law (including regulations).

Summary: Moapa Band of Paiutes Land Conveyance Act - Directs that approximately 25,977 acres of land in Nevada administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Reclamation be: (1) held in trust for the benefit of the Moapa Band of Paiutes, and (2) be made part of the Tribe's reservation. Restricts gaming on the land. Directs that approximately 88 acres of land held in fee by the Tribe be: (1) held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe, and (2) made part of the Tribe's reservation.
FOIA Improvement Act of 2014


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on November 20, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) FOIA Improvement Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to: require federal agencies to make their disclosable records and documents available for public inspection in an electronic format; require agencies to make available for inspection in an electronic format records that have been requested at least three times (frequently requested records); prohibit an agency from charging a fee for providing records if the agency misses a deadline for complying with an FOIA request unless unusual circumstances apply; prohibit an agency from withholding information requested under FOIA unless the agency reasonably foresees a specific identifiable harm to an interest protected by an FOIA exemption or disclosure is prohibited by law (presumption of openness); require the Office of Government Information Services to offer mediation services to resolve disputes between agencies and FOIA requesters; require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct audits of agency compliance with FOIA requirements; expand the authority and duties of the Chief FOIA Officer of each agency for promoting compliance with FOIA disclosure requirements; and establish a Chief FOIA Officers Council to develop recommendations for increasing compliance with FOIA requirements. (Sec. 3) Requires the head of each federal agency to: (1) review agency regulations and issue regulations on procedures for disclosure of records in accordance with the amendments to FOIA made by this Act, and (2) include in such regulations procedures for engaging in dispute resolution through the FOIA Public Liaison and the Office of Government Information Services. (Sec. 4) Expands the program for the efficient management of federal agency records to require agency heads to establish procedures for identifying records of general interest or use to the public that are appropriate for public disclosure and for posting such records in a publicly-accessible electronic format. (Sec. 5) Prohibits the authorization of additional funds to carry out the requirements of this Act.
Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 23, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2019 traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevention and surveillance or registry programs. (Sec. 3) Reauthorizes through FY2019 the programs of grants to states and Indian consortia for TBI services, and protection and advocacy systems to provide services to individuals with TBI. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a plan for the improved coordination of federal activities with respect to TBI that will: review interagency coordination efforts; identify areas for improved coordination between federal agencies and programs, including those with a focus on serving individuals with disabilities; identify adopted recommendations from the report on development and improvement of TBI diagnostic tools and treatments and describe plans to address each recommendation that has not been adopted; and incorporate feedback from stakeholders, including individuals with TBI and their caregivers. (Sec. 6) Directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to review the scientific evidence related to brain injury management in children and identify opportunities for research.
Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2014

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a rule to require child safety packaging for liquid nicotine containers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2014 2. Child safety packaging for liquid nicotine containers (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission (2) Liquid nicotine container The term liquid nicotine container (A) has an opening that is accessible through normal and reasonably foreseeable use by a consumer; and (B) is used to hold liquid containing nicotine in any concentration. (3) Nicotine The term nicotine (4) Special packaging The term special packaging (b) Required use of special packaging for liquid nicotine containers (1) Rulemaking (A) In general Notwithstanding section 3(a)(5)(B) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(B) (B) Amendments The Commission may promulgate such amendments to the rule promulgated under subparagraph (A) as the Commission considers appropriate. (2) Expedited process The Commission shall promulgate the rules under paragraph (1) in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Inapplicability of certain rulemaking requirements The following provisions shall not apply to a rulemaking under paragraph (1): (A) Sections 7 and 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 and 2058). (B) Section 3 of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1262 (C) Subsections (b) and (c) of section 3 of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 (15 U.S.C. 1472). (4) Savings clause Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or diminish the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to regulate the manufacture, marketing, sale, or distribution of liquid nicotine, liquid nicotine containers, electronic cigarettes, or similar products that contain or dispense liquid nicotine.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2014 - Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to promulgate a rule requiring liquid nicotine containers to be designed with special packaging that is difficult for children under five years of age to open or to obtain harmful contents from.
DHS OIG Mandates Revision Act of 2014


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on September 16, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) DHS OIG Mandates Revision Act of 2014 - Repeals requirements that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General: (1) conduct an annual evaluation of the Cargo Inspection Targeting System pursuant to the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004, (2) conduct an annual review of Coast Guard Performance pursuant to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA), and (3) conduct an annual review of grants to states and high-risk urban areas under HSA.
Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2014

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide eligibility for broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2014 2. Eligibility of broadcasting facilities for certain disaster assistance (a) Private nonprofit facility defined Section 102(11)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(11)(B)) is amended by inserting broadcasting facilities, workshops, (b) Critical services defined Section 406(a)(3)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3)(B) communications, communications (including broadcast and telecommunications),

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2014 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, with respect to entities that are eligible to receive certain disaster assitance, to include: (1) broadcasting facilities within the definition of a &quot;private nonprofit facility&quot; that provides essential services of a governmental nature to the general public, and (2) broadcast and telecommunications communications within the definition of &quot;critical services&quot; provided by such a facility.
Safe and Secure Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Safe and Secure Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 - Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and publish within 180 days a health advisory including recommendations on: (1) the level of Microcystins (toxins produced by freshwater cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae) in drinking water that is safe for human consumption; (2) feasible treatment techniques and other means for achieving a safe level; and (3) standardized procedures for testing for Microcystins in drinking water. Directs the EPA to report with 180 days and every year thereafter on: (1) the status of the determination, (2) the steps taken by the EPA to promote testing of drinking water for Microcystins in areas that have been affected by harmful algal blooms, and (3) an analysis of available treatment techniques and other means for addressing Microcystins in drinking water.
Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2014


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2014 - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study and report to Congress on matters relating to the interring of veterans' unclaimed remains in national cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, including: the scope of the issues relating to veterans' unclaimed remains, including the estimated number of such remains; the effectiveness of VA procedures for working with persons or entities having custody of unclaimed remains to facilitate the interment of such remains in such cemeteries; state and local laws that affect the Secretary's ability to inter unclaimed veterans' remains in such cemeteries; and recommendations for appropriate legislative or administrative action.