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VA Bonus Accountability Act

To appropriately limit the authority to award bonuses to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Wasteful Bonuses in Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2015 VA Bonus Accountability Act 2. Limitation on bonuses for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Chapter 7 714. Limitation and repayment of bonuses (a) (1) If the Comptroller General of the United States, the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any other senior ethics official of the Department makes an adverse finding with respect to an employee of the Department, the Secretary, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, shall issue an order directing the employee to repay to the Department the amount of any bonus paid to the employee during the fiscal year in which the adverse finding is made. (2) If the Comptroller General of the United States, the Inspector General of the Department, or any other senior ethics official of the Department makes an adverse finding with respect to an employee under subsection (a), the Secretary may not award a bonus to such employee for a period of 5 years beginning on the last day of the fiscal year during which the adverse finding occurred. (b) In this section— (1) the term adverse finding (A) violated a policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs for which the employee may be removed or suspended; or (B) violated a law for which the employee may be imprisoned for more than 1 year; and (2) the term bonus (A) an award under chapter 45 (B) an award under section 5384 of such title; and (C) a retention bonus under section 5754 of such title. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 7 714. Limitation and repayment of bonuses. . (c) Application The amendments made by this section shall apply to any bonus paid in fiscal year 2014 and each fiscal year thereafter.

Summary: Stop Wasteful Bonuses in Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2015 or VA Bonus Accountability Act Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) from awarding a bonus to any VA employee for five years after the end of a fiscal year in which the Comptroller General, the VA Inspector General, or any other senior VA ethics official makes an adverse&nbsp;finding relating to the employee. Requires VA to order such an employee to repay any&nbsp;bonus awarded in any year in which an adverse finding is made.
Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2016

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit hospitals in all-urban States to be considered Medicare dependent hospitals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Our Hospitals Act 2. Permitting hospitals in all-urban States to be considered medicare dependent hospitals (a) In general Section 1886(d)(5)(G)(iv)(I) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)(iv)(I) (I) that— (aa) is located in a rural area; or (bb) for discharges occurring on or after January 1, 2011, is located in a State with no rural area (as defined in paragraph (2)(D)) and satisfies any of the criteria in subclause (I), (II), (III), or (IV) of paragraph (8)(E)(ii), . (b) Process for recalculating payments Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish and implement a process under which the Secretary shall reimburse hospitals impacted by the amendment made by subsection (a) for any underpayments under title XVIII of the Social Security Act that are a result of the implementation of such amendment.

Summary: Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2016 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow a hospital that meets specified criteria and is located in a state with no rural areas to be considered a Medicare-dependent hospital. The Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services shall establish and implement a process for reimbursing impacted hospitals for any underpayments resulting from this bill's implementation.
Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Insular Areas Act of 2016

To amend title 18, United States Code, to include certain insular areas of the United States in the definition of State for the purposes of chapter 114, relating to trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Insular Areas Act of 2016 2. Certain insular areas of the United States included in the definition of State for the purposes of the prohibition against trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco Paragraph (4) of section 2341 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking or the Virgin Islands the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or Guam

Summary: Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Insular Areas Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam trafficking in contraband cigarettes and contraband smokeless tobacco. &quot;Contraband&quot; means items for which the applicable taxes have not been paid.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers. 1. Full annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers Section 8421a of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a) by striking The amount Except as provided in subsection (c), the amount (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) This section shall not apply to an individual described in section 8412(e) during any period in which the individual, after separating from the service as described in that section, is employed full-time as an air traffic control instructor under contract with the Federal Aviation Administration, including an instructor working at an on-site facility (such as an airport). . September 20, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This bill exempts retired air traffic controllers from a reduction to their Federal Employees Retirement System annuity supplement (on account of their earnings for work performed while entitled to the annuity after their separation from federal service) during any period in which they are employed full time as air traffic control instructors under contract with the Federal Aviation Administration.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the "Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building".


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the "Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building."
Hold Top Officials Accountable Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide criminal penalties for certain officials who mishandle classified information, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hold Top Officials Accountable Act 2. Official mishandling of classified information (a) In general Chapter 93 1925. Official mishandling of classified information (a) Offense Whoever, being a highly placed official of the United States, mishandles classified information shall be fined under this title and imprisoned for not less than 2 nor more than 10 years. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term high placed official (A) a Representative or Senator; or (B) an individual whose office, whether civil or miliary, is one to which the individual is appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) The term mishandles (A) knowingly discloses the classified information to a person not authorized to receive it; or (B) through grossly negligent conduct— (i) places the classified information on a server, mobile device, laptop, computer or any other electronic device, that is not officially secured; or (ii) otherwise makes the classified information more potentially available to a person not authorized to receive it. (3) The term classified information 42 U.S.C. 2014(y) . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 93 1925. Official mishandling of classified information. .

Summary: Hold Top Officials Accountable Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for a highly placed official to: (1) knowingly disclose classified information to an unauthorized person, or (2) through gross negligence, place classified information on unsecured server, mobile device, laptop, computer, or other electronic device, or otherwise make classified information potentially more available to an unauthorized person. The term &ldquo;highly placed official&rdquo; means a Member of Congress or an official who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. A violator is subject to a fine and a two-year mandatory minimum prison term.
Resource Management Practices Protection Act of 2016

To bar prosecution under section 844(f)(1) of title 18, United States Code, in certain cases. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Resource Management Practices Protection Act of 2016 2. Bar to prosecution under section 844 f 1 18 Section 844(f)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (A) (f)(1) (2) by adding after and below the end the following: (B) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if— (i) the damage or destruction, or attempt to damage or destroy, is by means of a fire that— (I) is set by a person to property owned by the person— (aa) to prevent an imminent threat of damage to that property; or (bb) as part of any other generally accepted practice for managing vegetation on timber, grazing, or farm land; (II) does not pose a serious threat of injury to any individual or damage to any building, dwelling, or vehicle of the United States; and (III) does not result in death or serious bodily injury to any individual; and (ii) an individual who has not attained 16 years of age is not used in setting the fire. .

Summary: Resource Management Practices Protection Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to bar prosecution in cases involving damage to or destruction of federal property by fire if: the fire is set by a person to the person's own property, either&nbsp;to prevent an imminent threat of damage to the property or as part of any generally accepted practice for managing vegetation on timber, grazing, or farm land; the fire neither results in death or serious bodily injury&nbsp;nor&nbsp;poses a serious threat of&nbsp;bodily injury or damage to any building, dwelling, or vehicle of the United States; and no individual under 16 years of age is used in setting the fire.
Mandated Expenses Tax Relief Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for expensing of property used to comply with Federal laws and regulations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mandated Expenses Tax Relief Act 2. Expensing of property used to comply with Federal laws and regulations (a) In general Part VI of subchapter B of chapter 1 179F. Election to expense property used to comply with Federal laws and regulations (a) In general A taxpayer may elect to treat the cost of any Federal compliance property as an expense which is not chargeable to capital account. Any cost so treated shall be allowed as a deduction for the taxable year in which the Federal compliance property is placed in service. (b) Federal compliance property For purposes of this section, the term Federal compliance property (1) which is of a character with respect to which depreciation (or amortization in lieu of depreciation) is allowable, and (2) which is used by the taxpayer to comply with any Federal law or regulation. (c) Election (1) In general An election under this section for any taxable year shall be made on the taxpayer’s return of the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year. Such election shall specify the Federal compliance property to which the election applies and shall be made in such manner as the Secretary may provide. (2) Election irrevocable Any election made under this section may not be revoked except with the consent of the Secretary. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 312(k)(3)(B) of such Code is amended by striking or 179E 179E, or 179F (2) Paragraphs (2)(C) and (3)(C) of section 1245(a) of such Code are each amended by inserting 179F, 179E, (3) The table of sections for part VI of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 179E the following new item: Sec. 179F. Election to expense property used to comply with Federal laws and regulations. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Mandated Expenses Tax Relief Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a taxpayer to elect to expense the cost of federal compliance property and deduct the cost for the taxable year in which the property is placed in service. &quot;Federal compliance property&quot; is any property that: (1) is of a character with respect to which depreciation (or amortization in lieu of depreciation) is allowable, and (2) is used by the taxpayer to comply with any federal law or regulation.
New Jobs Training Act

To direct the Secretary of Labor to carry out a grant program for employers to develop and carry out job training programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the New Jobs Training Act 2. Grant program (a) Program authorized From the amounts appropriated to carry out this Act, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall award grants to employers to carry out the activities described in subsection (b). (b) Uses of funds An employer that receives a grant under this section shall use such funds to partner with a community college to create a job training program for the purpose of training individuals for new jobs with the employer. (c) Application An employer that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary of Labor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which shall include— (1) a description of the job training program that the employer seeks to develop and carry out using the grant; (2) the community college with which the employer plans to partner in developing and carrying out such job training program; and (3) the number of new jobs the employer seeks to create as a result of such job training program. (d) Definitions (1) Community college The term community college junior or community college 20 U.S.C. 1058 (2) New job The term new job (A) may include a new position within an existing job category, and is not a job of a recalled worker, a replacement job, or any other job that existed in the employer’s business within the 1-year period preceding the date of hire; (B) is not a job that existed in a business operation or substantially similar business operation of the employer formerly located in another location which was closed or substantially reduced by the employer; and (C) results in a net increase in employment for the employer.

Summary: New Jobs Training Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to award grants to employers to partner with community colleges to create programs for training individuals for new jobs with such employers. A &quot;new job&quot; is defined as a job that: may include a new position within an existing job category that is not a job of a recalled worker, a replacement job, or any other job that existed in the employer's business in the year preceding the date of hire; is not a job that existed in a business operation or substantially similar business operation of the employer formerly located in another location that was closed or substantially reduced by the employer; and results in a net increase in employment for the employer.
SMART Guns Act of 2016

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to require that firearms purchased with Byrne JAG funds be SMART guns, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SMART Guns Act of 2016 2. SMART gun purchases with Byrne JAG funds Section 501(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3751(a) (3) Limitation on purchases of firearms (A) General limitation To the extent practicable, any firearm purchased with amounts received under this part shall be a SMART gun. (B) Definition For purposes of this section, the term SMART gun .

Summary: SMART Guns Act of 2016 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to modify requirements under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. Specifically, a firearm purchased with JAG funds must, to the extent practicable, be a SMART gun. The term &quot;SMART gun&quot; means a firearm that includes a safety feature to prevent an unauthorized person from using such firearm.
Duty to Report Sexual Assault Act of 2016

To create penalties for massage establishment owners and employees who fail to report knowledge or reasonable suspicion of sexual assault. 1. Short title This Act may be referred to as the Duty to Report Sexual Assault Act of 2016 2. Sexual assault reporting requirement and penalties (a) Establishment Chapter 73 1522. Failure of a massage establishment owner or employee to report sexual assault (a) Whoever, being the owner or employee of a massage establishment— (1) (A) knows or reasonably suspects that another employee of the massage establishment sexually assaulted another person on the premises of, or while performing services on behalf of, the massage establishment; and (B) fails to report to such knowledge or reasonable suspicion to the appropriate law enforcement agency; or (2) in the case of an owner of a massage establishment, fails to display in a manner that is visible to customers of such establishment the policies and procedures of such establishment relating to sexual assault prevention and response, including the policy or procedure relating to reporting sexual assaults to the appropriate law enforcement agency, shall be punished as provided in subsection (b). (b) The punishment for an offense— (1) under subsection (a)(1), is a fine in an amount not more than $1,500, imprisonment for a period of not more than six months, or both; and (2) under subsection (a)(2), is a fine in an amount not more than $500. (c) In this section: (1) The term massage establishment (2) The term sexual assault (d) Nothing in this section requires a law enforcement officer to whom a report is made of a sexual assault described in subsection (a)(1)(A) to investigate or charge an individual with an offense without the consent of the alleged victim of such offense. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 73 1522. Failure of a massage establishment owner or employee to report sexual assault. . (c) Effective date This Act shall take effect 120 days after the date of enactment.

Summary: Duty to Report Sexual Assault Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to impose criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to six months, or both&#8212;on an owner or employee of a massage establishment who fails to report known or suspected sexual assault by an employee to an appropriate law enforcement agency. Additionally, the bill imposes a fine on an owner of a massage establishment who fails to publicly display policies and procedures to prevent and respond to sexual assault.
To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the "R.E. Thomason Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the R.E. Thomason Federal Building and United States Courthouse 1. Designation The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio Avenue in El Paso, Texas, shall be known and designated as the R.E. Thomason Federal Building and United States Courthouse 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the R.E. Thomason Federal Building and United States Courthouse September 20, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This bill designates the federal building and U.S. courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the "R. E. Thomason Federal Building and United States Courthouse.&quot;
Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016

To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to clarify the duties relating to services furnished in connection with the buying or selling of livestock in commerce through online, video, or other electronic methods, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016 2. Definition of market agency (a) In general Section 301(c) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 201(c) (1) by striking ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: Beginning on the date of the enactment of the Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016 (b) Technical amendments Section 301 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 201 (1) in the matter preceding subsection (a), by striking When used in this Act— In this Act: (2) in subsection (a), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; and (3) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking weighting weighing (B) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period. 3. Methods to transfer funds Section 409(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 228b(a) (1) in the first proviso, by striking shall wire transfer funds to the seller’s account shall transfer funds for the full amount of the purchase price to the account of the seller by wire, electronic funds transfer, or any other expeditious method determined appropriate by the Secretary (2) in the second proviso, by striking or dealer shall wire transfer funds or dealer shall transfer funds for the full amount of the purchase price by wire, electronic funds transfer, or any other expeditious method determined appropriate by the Secretary September 20, 2016 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 20, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to expand the definition of &quot;marketing agency&quot; to include any person who engages in the business of buying or selling livestock, on a commission or other fee basis, through the use of online, video, or other electronic methods. The term &quot;marketing agency&quot; does not include a person whose annual average of online, video, or electronic sales of livestock, on a commission or other fee basis, is less than $250,000. (Sec. 3) The bill also permits electronic funds transfers and other expeditious payment methods that the Department of Agriculture determines to be appropriate to be used as options for meeting prompt payment requirements for livestock purchases.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Chalan Kanoa VLG in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, as the "Segundo T. Sablan and CNMI Fallen Military Heroes Post Office Building".


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Chalan Kanoa VLG in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, as the "Segundo T. Sablan and CNMI Fallen Military Heroes Post Office Building."
Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2016

To require compliant flame mitigation devices to be used on portable fuel containers for flammable liquids, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2016 2. Performance Standards to Protect Against Portable Fuel Container Explosions Near Open Flames or other ignition sources (a) Rule on safety performance specifications required The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate a final rule relating to flame mitigation devices in portable fuel containers for flammable liquid fuels that sufficiently reduces the risk of injuries associated with the tendency of vapors igniting when the container is near an open flame or other ignition source. (b) Rulemaking; consumer product safety standard A rule under subsection (a)— (1) shall be promulgated in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code; and (2) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2058 (c) Future rulemaking The Commission, at any time after publication of the consumer product safety rule required by subsection (a) may initiate a rulemaking in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to modify the requirements or to include any additional provision that the Commission determines is reasonably necessary to protect public health or safety. Any rule promulgated under this subsection shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2058 (d) Report required Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a summary of actions taken by the Commission to educate consumers about the dangers involved in pouring flammable liquids on or near an ignition source. (e) Portable fuel container defined In this section, the term portable fuel container (f) Rule of construction This section may not be interpreted to conflict with the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act ( Public Law 110–278

Summary: Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2016 This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a final rule relating to flame mitigation devices in portable fuel containers for flammable liquid fuels that sufficiently reduces the risk of injuries associated with the tendency of vapors igniting when the container is near an open flame or other ignition source. A &quot;portable fuel container&quot; is defined as a receptacle for flammable liquids (including any spout, retrofit spout, cap, and other closure mechanism and component of such receptacle) that foreseeably will be used by consumers and is manufactured or imported for use in the United States. The rule must be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Pueblo, Colorado, as the "PFC James Dunn VA Clinic".

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Pueblo, Colorado, as the PFC James Dunn VA Clinic 1. Name of Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic, Pueblo, Colorado The Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Pueblo, Colorado, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the PFC James Dunn VA Clinic

Summary: This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Pueblo, Colorado, as the &quot;PFC James Dunn VA Clinic.&quot;
WiFi Capable Mobile Devices Act of 2016

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to adopt rules and conduct outreach to offer recipients of assistance under the Lifeline Assistance Program mobile devices that are capable of receiving a WiFi signal and are capable of tethering with other WiFi compatible hardware or devices, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the WiFi Capable Mobile Devices Act of 2016 2. WiFi for Lifeline Assistance Program recipients (a) Rulemaking and outreach program Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall— (1) issue rules to ensure that providers of mobile broadband Internet access service that is supported through the Lifeline Assistance Program offer to subscribers of such service, mobile devices that are capable of receiving a WiFi or other wireless broadband signal using unlicensed spectrum and are capable of tethering with other compatible hardware or devices; and (2) provide incentives to such providers to work with schools and libraries to conduct outreach to those eligible for assistance under such program. (b) Definitions As used in this Act— (1) the term mobile broadband Internet access service (2) the term tethering (3) the term WiFi

Summary: WiFi Capable Mobile Devices Act of 2016 This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue rules to ensure that providers of mobile broadband Internet access service supported through the Lifeline Assistance Program offer mobile devices that are capable of: (1) receiving WiFi or other wireless broadband signals using unlicensed spectrum, and (2) sharing a mobile service connection (commonly referred to as &quot;tethering&quot;) with other compatible hardware or devices. (The Lifeline program provides discounts on telephone service to qualifying low-income consumers.) The FCC must also provide incentives to such providers to work with schools and libraries to conduct outreach to those eligible for Lifeline assistance.
To repeal the Act entitled "An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation".

To repeal the Act entitled An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation That the Act of June 30, 1948 entitled An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation

Summary: This bill repeals the act entitled &quot;An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation.&quot;
Menstrual Products Tax Credit Act of 2016

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for menstrual products. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Menstrual Products Tax Credit Act of 2016 2. Refundable credit for menstrual products (a) In general Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 36C. Menstrual products (a) In general There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle with respect to each eligible individual for whom the taxpayer is allowed a deduction under section 151 an amount equal to $120. (b) Limitation based on adjusted gross income (1) In general In the case of any taxpayer whose modified adjusted gross income exceeds the threshold amount, the amount of the credit allowable under subsection (a) shall be zero. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term modified adjusted gross income (2) Threshold amount For purposes of paragraph (1), the term threshold amount (A) $47,520 in the case of a joint return, (B) $35,640 in the case of a head of household, and (C) $23,760 in the case of a separate return. (c) Definitions For purposes of this section— (1) Eligible individual The term eligible individual (2) Menstrual products defined The term menstrual products (d) Adjustment for inflation (1) In general For each taxable year beginning after 2017, the dollar amounts in subsections (a) and (b)(2) shall each be increased by an amount equal to the product of— (A) such dollar amount, and (B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year, determined by substituting calendar year 2016 calendar year 1992 (2) Rounding If any increase determined under paragraph (1)— (A) in the case of the dollar amount in subsection (a) is not a multiple of $5, such increase shall be rounded to the next highest multiple of $5, and (B) in the case of the dollar amount in subsection (b)(2), is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $1,000. (e) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting 36C, 36B, (2) The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 Sec. 36C. Menstrual products. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.

Summary: Menstrual Products Tax Credit Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide taxpayers with a refundable tax credit of $120 for each individual: (1) for whom a taxpayer is allowed a deduction for a personal exemption, and (2) who uses menstrual products. The credit must be adjusted for inflation after 2017 and is limited to taxpayers with modified adjusted gross incomes below specified amounts. The Department of Health and Human Services must determine and provide the Internal Revenue Service with a definition for &quot;menstrual products,&quot; which must include tampons, pads, liners, cups, and similar products used by women with respect to menstruation.
To provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone.

To provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone. 1. Treatment of certain individuals performing services in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt (a) In general For purposes of the following provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, a qualified hazardous duty area shall be treated in the same manner as if it were a combat zone (as determined under section 112 of such Code): (1) Section 2(a)(3) (relating to special rule where deceased spouse was in missing status). (2) Section 112 (relating to the exclusion of certain combat pay of members of the Armed Forces). (3) Section 692 (relating to income taxes of members of the Armed Forces on death). (4) Section 2201 (relating to members of the Armed Forces dying in combat zone or by reason of combat-zone-incurred wounds, etc.). (5) Section 3401(a)(1) (defining wages relating to combat pay for members of the Armed Forces). (6) Section 4253(d) (relating to the taxation of phone service originating from a combat zone from members of the Armed Forces). (7) Section 6013(f)(1) (relating to joint return where individual is in missing status). (8) Section 7508 (relating to time for performing certain acts postponed by reason of service in combat zone). (b) Qualified hazardous duty area For purposes of this section, the term qualified hazardous duty area (c) Effective date (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the provisions of this section shall take effect on June 9, 2015. (2) Withholding Subsection (a)(5) shall apply to remuneration paid after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require a qualified hazardous duty area to be treated in the same manner as a combat zone for certain tax provisions. A &quot;qualified hazardous duty area&quot; is the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt if a member of the Armed Forces performs services in such location that qualify for special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger. The requirement applies to specified tax provisions relating to: the special rule where a deceased spouse was in missing status; the exclusion from gross income of certain combat pay of members of the Armed Forces; income taxes of members of the Armed Forces on death; combat zone-related deaths of members of the Armed Forces; the definition of wages relating to combat pay for members of the Armed Forces; the taxation of phone service originating from a combat zone from members of the Armed Forces; joint tax returns where an individual is in missing status; and additional time for individuals serving in combat zones to file returns, pay taxes, and perform other specified acts.
Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act of 2016

To delay for one year the release of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act of 2016 2. One-year delay for release of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, with respect to any Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for hospitals (such as ratings generated by the rating system described in the Fact Sheet issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services through the QualityNet Internet website entitled Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings Fact Sheet, July 2016 Preview Period (1) shall make publicly available detailed information on the methodology used to calculate such Ratings; (2) shall have the validity and accuracy of such methodology confirmed by an independent statistician not otherwise engaged by the Secretary in star ratings measure development activities; (3) shall provide, with respect to the ratings system that is to use such methodology and data to calculate such Ratings, a public comment period that— (A) begins on a date that is after the date on which the Secretary, under paragraph (1), makes publicly available the detailed information described in such paragraph; and (B) is at least 60 days in duration; and (4) may not make such Ratings publicly available (such as by publishing on the Internet website commonly known as the Hospital Compare (A) the date on which the independent statistician described in paragraph (2) provides the confirmation described in such paragraph; (B) the date on which the public comment period described in paragraph (3) concludes; and (C) July 31, 2017. (b) Application in case of publication before enactment In the case that the Secretary publishes such Ratings on the Internet website commonly known as the Hospital Compare (1) removing such Ratings from such Internet website as soon as is practicable; and (2) in accordance with subsection (a)(4), not republishing after the date of the enactment of this Act any such Ratings on such Internet website or otherwise so making any such Ratings publicly available on a date that is before the latest of the dates described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of such subsection.

Summary: Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act of 2016 This bill delays the date upon which the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)&nbsp;may&nbsp;make Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for hospitals publicly available. With respect to such ratings, HHS shall: (1) make publicly available detailed information on the methodology used, (2) have the validity and accuracy of such methodology independently confirmed, and (3) provide a public comment period of specified duration. HHS may not make the ratings publicly available until the later of July 31, 2017, or the date upon which the bill's requirements are satisfied. In the event that such ratings have already been published on a specified website, HHS shall remove them and not republish them until the bill's requirements have been satisfied.
Expanding Rent-to-Own Protections Act of 2016

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish requirements relating to rent-to-own transactions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Rent-to-Own Protections Act of 2016 2. Rent-to-own transactions (a) Definition of rent-to-Own transaction Section 1002(5) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5481(5) (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively (and conforming the margins accordingly); (2) in clause (ii), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by striking means any financial product or service that is described in one or more categories under— means— (A) any financial product or service that is described in one or more categories ; and (4) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) a contract in the form of a terminable lease or bailment of personal property (other than a lease or bailment of a motor vehicle as defined in section 1029(f)) used by a consumer primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, under which— (i) a consumer has the right of possession and use of such property and has the option to renew the contract periodically by making payments specified in the contract; and (ii) a seller agrees, in writing or orally, to transfer ownership of such property to the consumer upon the fulfillment of all obligations of the consumer under the contract for that transfer. . (b) Regulations relating to rent-to-Own transactions Pursuant to authority granted under section 1031 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5531

Summary: Expanding Rent-to-Own Protections Act of 2016 This bill amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to revise and expand the definition of the term &quot;consumer financial product or service&quot; to include terminable lease or bailment of personal property contracts (rent-to-own transactions) (other than a lease or bailment of a motor vehicle) for use by the consumer primarily for personal, family, or household purposes under which: a consumer has the right of possession and use of the property, as well as the option to periodically renew the contract by making payments; and a seller agrees to transfer property ownership to the consumer upon the fulfillment of all contract obligations of the consumer. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shall: prevent unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices in connection with such contracts; and issue regulations identifying methods to protect consumers from entering into them.
To amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marnes-la-Coquette, France, and for other purposes.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to enter into an agreement with the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Foundation to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marnes-la-Coquette, France. The Commission shall ensure the ongoing maintenance of the memorial, including the cemetery containing the remains of 49 U.S. aviators who died during World War I.
To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to certain grant assurances, and for other purposes.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill declares that an airport owner or operator who renews a covered lease shall not be treated as violating that owner's or operator's written airport improvement project grant assurance requirement to maintain a schedule of airport passenger user charges that will make the airport as self-sustaining as possible under existing circumstances. The bill defines &quot;covered lease&quot; to mean a lease: already existing before enactment of this bill, in which a nominal lease rate is provided, under which the lessee is a federal or state government entity, and that supports the operation of Air Force or Air National Guard aircraft at the airport or remotely from the airport.
Ready to Work Act of 2016

To amend title III of the Social Security Act to allow States to drug test applicants for unemployment compensation to ensure they are ready to work. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ready to Work Act of 2016 2. Amendment allowing States to make determinations regarding occupations that regularly conduct drug testing (a) Amendment Section 303(l)(1)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 503(l)(1)(A)(ii) as determined under regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor as determined by the State (b) Termination of authority of existing regulations The final rule issued by the Department of Labor on August 1, 2016, entitled Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Program; Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Provision on Establishing Appropriate Occupations for Drug Testing of Unemployment Compensation Applicants

Summary: Ready to Work Act of 2016 This bill amends title III (Unemployment Insurance) of the Social Security Act to allow states, rather than the Department of Labor, to determine whether an individual claiming unemployment compensation is an individual for whom suitable work is only available in an occupation that regularly conducts drug testing. The final rule issued by Labor on August 1, 2016, entitled &quot;Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Program; Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Provision on Establishing Appropriate Occupations for Drug Testing of Unemployment Compensation Applicants&quot; (81 Fed. Reg. 50298), shall have no force or effect.
United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any prizes or awards won in competition in the Olympic Games or the Paralympic Games. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016 2. Olympic and Paralympic medals and USOC prize money excluded from gross income (a) In general Section 74 (d) Exception for Olympic and Paralympic medals and prizes (1) In general Gross income shall not include the value of any medal awarded in, or any prize money received from the United States Olympic Committee on account of, competition in the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games. (2) Limitation based on adjusted gross income (A) In general Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxpayer for any taxable year if the adjusted gross income (determined without regard to this subsection) of such taxpayer for such taxable year exceeds $1,000,000 (half of such amount in the case of a married individual filing a separate return). (B) Coordination with other limitations For purposes of sections 86, 135, 137, 199, 219, 221, 222, and 469, adjusted gross income shall be determined after the application of paragraph (1) and before the application of subparagraph (A). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to prizes and awards received after December 31, 2015. September 20, 2016 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 20, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, the value&nbsp;of any medal awarded or prize money received from the U.S. Olympic Committee on account of competition in the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games. The exclusion does not apply to a taxpayer for any year in which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds $1 million, or half of that amount in the case of a married individual filing a separate return.