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Medicare Premium Fairness Act of 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent Medicare part B premium and deductible increases for 2016. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Premium Fairness Act of 2015 2. Preventing Medicare part B premium and deductible increases for 2016 (a) In general Section 1839(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395r(a) (1) in the second sentence of paragraph (1), by striking Such Subject to paragraph (5), such (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) In applying this part (including subsection (i) and section 1833(b)), the monthly actuarial rate for enrollees age 65 and over for 2016 shall be equal to the monthly actuarial rate for such enrollees for 2015. . (b) Conforming funding Section 1844(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w(a) (1) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; plus (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) a Government contribution equal to, as estimated by the Chief Actuary of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the reduction in aggregate premiums payable for a month under this part that is attributable to the application of section 1839(a)(5) with respect to— (A) enrollees age 65 and over; and (B) enrollees under age 65. In applying paragraph (1), the government contribution under paragraph (4) with respect to enrollees described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of such paragraph (4) shall be treated as premiums payable and deposited in the Trust Fund under subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, of paragraph (1). .

Summary: Medicare Premium Fairness Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) prevent 2016 increases to Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles for enrollees, and (2) authorize federal funding to offset the corresponding reduction in aggregate monthly premiums. Under current law, the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services must annually determine the monthly actuarial rate upon which Part B premiums and deductibles are based. The bill temporarily freezes that rate at the 2015 level for enrollees, effectively preventing increases to premiums and deductibles for those enrollees in 2016. (Current law already protects Part B enrollees whose benefits are deducted from their Social Security benefits from premium increases that would result in a smaller Social Security check.)
Chicano Park Preservation Act

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Chicano Park, located in San Diego, California, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chicano Park Preservation Act 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of Chicano Park and its murals located in San Diego, California. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a National Historic Landmark or Affiliated Area of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of Chicano Park and its murals by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; and (5) identify cost estimates for any development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code, except that the study shall not consider any options that involve Federal acquisition of lands, interests in lands, or any other property related to the Chicano Park and its murals. (d) Report Not later than 18 months after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. December 5, 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 December 5, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Chicano Park Preservation Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Chicano Park and its murals located in San Diego, California. In conducting the study, Interior shall evaluate the site's national significance and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a National Historic Landmark or an Affiliated Area of the National Park System. Interior shall also consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of Chicano Park and its murals by governmental and private and nonprofit organizations. This study shall not consider any options involving the federal acquisition of lands, interests in lands, or any other property related to the park and its murals.
Improving Access to Mental Health Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Act 2. Improved access to mental health services under the Medicare program (a) Access to clinical social workers Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii) 75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L) 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 (b) Access to clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (1) In general Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii) clinical social worker services, qualified psychologist services, (2) Conforming amendment Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation (c) Access to the complete set of clinical social worker services Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) (1) by striking for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services , including health behavior assessment and intervention as identified as of January 1, 2015, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96155 (and any succeeding codes), but not including services (2) by striking ) which , which (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2016.

Summary: Improving Access to Mental Health Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) increase the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services, (2) exclude clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare, and (3) alter the definition of &ldquo;clinical social worker services&rdquo; as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, &ldquo;clinical social worker services&rdquo;: (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.
Small Agriculture Producer Size Standards Improvements Act of 2015


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Small Agriculture Producer Size Standards Improvements Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Small Business Act to specify that the agricultural enterprises it covers are small business concerns. (Sec. 3) The Act shall cover any small farm regardless of whether its annual receipts, including those of any affiliates, exceed $750,000. (Sec. 4) The Small Business Administration shall, by rule, establish size standards for agricultural enterprises, which shall be subject to rolling review procedures under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010.
Final Farewell Act of 2016


Summary: Final Farewell Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to permit the interment or funeral, memorial service, or ceremony of a deceased veteran at a national cemetery during weekends, other than federal holiday weekends, upon the request of the veteran's next-of-kin. Any grant to assist a state in establishing a veterans' cemetery shall require that the cemetery permits the interment or funeral, memorial service, or ceremony of a deceased veteran during weekends, other than federal holiday weekends, upon the request of the veteran's next-of-kin.
Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2016

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2016 2. Prohibition on rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct (a) In general Section 7804 (d) Prohibition on rehiring employees involuntarily separated The Commissioner may not employ any individual previously employed by the Commissioner who was removed for misconduct under this subchapter or chapter 43 or chapter 75 26 U.S.C. 7804 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any employee removed from employment before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. No additional funds authorized No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this Act and the amendments made by this Act. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized. April 18, 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 April 18, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)&nbsp;from rehiring any individual who was previously employed by the&nbsp;IRS but was removed for misconduct or whose&nbsp;employment was terminated for cause. (Sec. 3) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill.
Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 28, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement a process to provide eligible organizations and individuals expedited access to federal land to conduct good Samaritan search-and-recovery missions, which are searches for one or more missing individuals believed to be deceased at the time that the search is initiated. The bill sets forth procedures for the approval or denial of requests made by eligible organizations or individuals to carry out a good Samaritan search-and-recovery mission. Interior and USDA shall develop search-and-recovery focused partnerships with search-and-recovery organizations to coordinate good Samaritan search-and-recovery missions, and expedite and accelerate mission efforts for missing individuals.
Mining Schools Enhancement Act

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide support to mining schools, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mining Schools Enhancement Act 2. Support for mining schools Section 721 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1309b (1) by striking The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Mining program support (1) Of the amounts made available under this Act for activities authorized under this section, the Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement shall ensure that at least 70 percent is expended to enhance and support mining and mineral engineering programs in the United States by funding activities at mining schools. (2) In expending funds under this section, the Director shall consult with relevant stakeholders and ensure a significant opportunity for participation by undergraduate and graduate students at mining schools. (3) The Director shall ensure that the activities conducted under this section relate to conventional fuel resource development and production, and include— (A) studies of mining, mineral extraction efficiency, and related processing technology; (B) mineral economics, reclamation technology, and practices for active mining operations; (C) the development of remining systems and technologies that facilitate reclamation that fosters the recovery of resources at abandoned mine sites; (D) investigations of mineral resource extraction methods that reduce environmental and human impacts; (E) reducing dependence on foreign energy supplies; and (F) enhancing the competitiveness of United States energy technology exports. (c) Mining school defined In this section the term mining school 20 U.S.C. 1132(a) . July 5, 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 has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Mining Schools Enhancement Act (Sec. 2)This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to require the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) of the Department of the Interior to ensure that at least 70% of specified research fundsare expended to enhance and support programs at mining and mineral engineering schools in the United States. In addition, OSMRE shall ensure that research activities relate to conventional fuel resource development and production.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Town Run Lane in Winston Salem, North Carolina, as the "Maya Angelou Memorial Post Office".


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 200 Town Run Lane in Winston Salem, North Carolina, as the "Maya Angelou Memorial Post Office."
SERVER Act

To prohibit the Secretary of an executive department from maintaining a private email server for conducting official Government business. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing Every Relevant and Vital Electronic Record Act of 2015 SERVER Act 2. Prohibition on Secretary of executive department from maintaining private email server (a) Prohibition The Secretary of an executive department may not maintain a private email server for the purpose of conducting official Government business. (b) Compliance The Inspector General of each executive department shall ensure compliance with subsection (a). (c) Criminal penalty Whoever violates subsection (a) shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than three years, or both; and shall forfeit his or her office and be disqualified from holding any office under the United States. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Executive department The term executive department (2) Private email server and official Government business The terms private email server official Government business

Summary: Securing Every Relevant and Vital Electronic Record Act of 2015 or the SERVER Act This bill prohibits the&nbsp;Secretary of a cabinet-level&nbsp;executive department from maintaining a private email server to conduct&nbsp;official government business.&nbsp;The Inspector General of each such department shall ensure compliance with such prohibition.&nbsp; A Secretary who violates such prohibition is subject to a fine and/or prison term and shall forfeit his or her office and be disqualified from holding any U.S. government office.
First Responders Passport Act of 2015


Summary: First Responders Passport Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Passport Act of June 4, 1920 to waive passport fees for an individual who is operating under a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with the U.S. government, including a volunteer, to aid a foreign country suffering from a qualifying natural disaster. The Department of State shall report to Congress on the number of fee waivers for the issuance of passports to first responders.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the disregard of certain resident slots that include Department of Veterans Affairs training in determining payments for direct graduate medical education costs, and for other purposes.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the disregard of certain resident slots that include Department of Veterans Affairs training in determining payments for direct graduate medical education costs, and for other purposes. 1. Disregard of resident slots that include VA training against the Medicare graduate medical education limitations (a) Direct GME Section 1886(h)(4)(F) of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(4)(F) (iii) Disregard of certain resident slots that include VA training For portions of cost reporting periods beginning on or after July 1, 2016, in applying the limitations regarding the total number of full-time equivalent residents in the field of allopathic or osteopathic medicine under clause (i) in a hospital's approved medical residency training program, the Secretary shall not take into account any resident within such program that counts towards meeting the obligation of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 301(b)(2) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 38 U.S.C. 7302 . (b) Indirect GME Section 1886(d)(5)(B)(v) of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(B)(v) subsection (h)(4)(F)(ii) clauses (ii) and (iii) of subsection (h)(4)(F) 2. Extension of period for increase in graduate medical education residency positions at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 301(b) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 38 U.S.C. 7302 (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking Five-year Ten-year (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking 5-year period 10-year period (b) Report Paragraph (3)(A) of such section is amended by striking 2019 2024

Summary: This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise provisions related to graduate medical education (GME)&nbsp;residency positions&nbsp;and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Under current law, for purposes of calculating Medicare payments for hospitals, certain limitations apply regarding the total number of GME residency positions in a hospital's training program. The bill specifies that these limitations shall not apply to any residency position that counts towards meeting the VA's obligation under the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to increase by 1,500 the number of GME residency positions at VA medical facilities. The bill also extends by five years the period over which the VA must increase the number of&nbsp;GME residency positions at its medical facilities.
TIMBER Act of 2015

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations for certain logging vehicles, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trees on the Interstate Means a Better Economy and Roads Act of 2015 TIMBER Act of 2015 2. Vehicle weight limitations-Interstate System Section 127 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (m) Certain logging vehicles in Wisconsin (1) In general The Secretary shall waive, with respect to a covered logging vehicle, the application of any vehicle weight limit established under this section. (2) Covered logging vehicle defined In this subsection, the term covered logging vehicle (A) is transporting raw or unfinished forest products, including logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips; (B) has a gross vehicle weight of not more than 98,000 pounds; (C) has not less than 6 axles; and (D) is operating on a segment of Interstate Route 39 in Wisconsin from mile marker 175.8 to mile marker 189. .

Summary: Trees on the Interstate Means a Better Economy and Roads Act of 2015 or the TIMBER Act of 2015 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to waive certain Interstate Highway System vehicle weight limitations for covered logging vehicles. The bill defines &quot;covered logging vehicle&quot; to mean a vehicle that: is transporting raw or unfinished forest products, including logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips; has a gross vehicle weight of not more than 98,000 pounds; has at least 6 axles; and is operating on a segment of Interstate Route 39 in Wisconsin from mile marker 175.8 to mile marker 189.
Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Body Armor Possession Act 2. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians; exceptions (a) In general Chapter 44 932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a person to purchase, own, or possess enhanced body armor. (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to— (1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of— (A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or (B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; or (2) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. . (b) Enhanced body armor defined Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (36) The term enhanced body armor . (c) Penalties Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. .

Summary: Responsible Body Armor Possession Act Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor, except: (1) by or under the authority of the United States or any state or political subdivision, or (2) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed before the effective date of this Act. Defines &quot;enhanced body armor&quot; to mean body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using National Institute of Justice Standard-0101.06.
To raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement, and for other purposes.

To raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement, and for other purposes. 1. Changes required to small bank holding company policy statement on assessment of financial and managerial factors (a) In general Before the end of the 6-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall revise the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors (12 C.F.R. part 225—appendix C) to raise the consolidated asset threshold under such policy statement from $1,000,000,000 (as adjusted by Public Law 113–250 (b) Conforming amendment Subparagraph (C) of section 171(b)(5) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5371(b)(5) (C) any bank holding company or savings and loan holding company that is subject to the application of the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors of the Board of Governors (12 C.F.R. part 225—appendix C). . March 23, 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 expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill directs the Federal Reserve Board to revise the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement on the Assessment of Financial and Managerial Factors to raise its consolidated asset threshold from $1 billion to $5 billion. The bill exempts from the leverage and risk-based capital requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act any bank holding company or savings and loan holding company that is subject to the application of such Statement.
Due Process Restoration Act of 2015

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to permit private persons to compel the Securities and Exchange Commission to seek legal or equitable remedies in a civil action, instead of an administrative proceeding, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Due Process Restoration Act of 2015 2. Private parties authorized to compel the Securities and Exchange Commission to seek sanctions by filing civil actions (a) In general The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. 40. Private parties authorized to compel the Commission to seek sanctions by filing civil actions (a) Termination of administrative proceeding In the case of any person who is a party to a proceeding brought by the Commission under a securities law, to which section 554 of title 5, United States Code, applies, and against whom an order imposing a cease and desist order and a penalty may be issued at the conclusion of the proceeding, that person may, not later than 20 days after receiving notice of such proceeding, and at that person’s discretion, require the Commission to terminate the proceeding. (b) Civil action authorized If a person requires the Commission to terminate a proceeding pursuant to subsection (a), the Commission may bring a civil action against that person for the same remedy that might be imposed. (c) Standard of proof in administrative proceeding Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of a proceeding brought by the Commission under a securities law, to which section 554 of title 5, United States Code, applies, a legal or equitable remedy may be imposed on the person against whom the proceeding was brought only on a showing by the Commission of clear and convincing evidence that the person has violated the relevant provision of law. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. 40. Private parties authorized to compel the Commission to seek sanctions by filing civil actions. . July 21, 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 has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Due Process Restoration Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to authorize a person who is a party to an administrative proceeding brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under a securities law, and against whom an order imposing a cease and desist order and a penalty may be issued at the conclusion of the proceeding, to require the SEC to terminate the proceeding. If a person requires the SEC to terminate a proceeding, the SEC may bring a civil action against that person for the same remedy that might have been imposed. A legal or equitable remedy may be imposed on a person against whom an administrative proceeding was brought only upon a showing by the SEC of clear and convincing evidence that the person has violated the relevant provision of law.
To redesignate the Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia as the "Federal Bureau of Investigation Building".

To redesignate the Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia as the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building 1. Redesignation The Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia, commonly known as the J. Edgar Hoover Federal Building, shall be known and designated as the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building

Summary: This bill designates the federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia (commonly known as the J. Edgar Hoover Federal Building) as the "Federal Bureau of Investigation Building.&quot;
To require the withdrawal and study of the Federal Housing Finance Agency's proposed rule on Federal Home Loan Bank membership, and for other purposes.

To require the withdrawal and study of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s proposed rule on Federal Home Loan Bank membership, and for other purposes. 1. FHLB membership proposed rule (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Community development financial institution The term community development financial institution 12 U.S.C. 4702 (2) Covered proposed rule The term covered proposed rule Members of Federal Home Loan Banks (3) Other terms from the Federal Home Loan Bank Act The terms community financial institution Federal Home Loan Bank Federal Home Loan Bank System 12 U.S.C. 1422 (b) Withdrawal of proposed rule Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Housing Finance Agency shall withdraw the covered proposed rule. (c) GAO study and report on proposed rule (1) Study (A) In general The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the impact that the covered proposed rule would have, if adopted as proposed, on— (i) the ability of the Federal Home Loan Banks to fulfill the mandate to provide liquidity to support housing finance and economic and community development; (ii) the safety and soundness of the Federal Home Loan Bank System; (iii) the liquidity needs of financial intermediaries; (iv) the stability of the Federal Home Loan Bank System; (v) the benefits of a diverse membership base for Federal Home Loan Banks; and (vi) the ability of member institutions to rely on access to Federal Home Loan Bank advances. (B) Considerations In conducting the study under subparagraph (A), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consider— (i) the comment letters submitted in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking for the covered proposed rule; (ii) the legislative and administrative history of the Federal Home Loan Bank membership rules; (iii) the burden placed on community financial institutions and community development financial institutions; and (iv) the legal authority of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to exclude from membership any class or category of insurance companies. (2) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the study conducted under paragraph (1)(A).

Summary: This bill directs the Federal Housing Finance Agency to withdraw its proposed rule entitled &quot;Members of Federal Home Loan Banks&quot; (September 12, 2014). The Government Accountability Office shall report to certain congressional committees on the impact of the rule upon the Federal Home Loan Bank System and financial intermediaries.
Securing Fairness in Regulatory Timing Act of 2015


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 10, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Securing Fairness in Regulatory Timing Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to extend from 45 days to 60 days the annual notice period for the announcement of payment rates under Medicare Advantage (MA). MA organizations shall have at least 30 days to comment on proposed changes.
GEAR UP for Counseling

To amend GEAR UP to require that schools receiving funding under the program provide students with access to academic and mental health counseling services, and for other purposes. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as GEAR UP for Counseling 2. Requirement of academic and mental health counseling Section 404D(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a–24(a) (5) Providing participating students access to academic and mental health counseling services. . 3. Authorization of Appropriations Section 404H of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a–28 2009 2017

Summary: GEAR UP for Counseling This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase requirements for grant recipients under the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR&nbsp;UP). Specifically, it requires state and partnership GEAR UP grantees to also provide academic and mental health counseling services to participating students. The bill reauthorizes GEAR UP for FY2017-FY2022.
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act of 2015


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 10, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to codify the establishment of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The FLETC must be headed by a director who reports to the DHS Secretary. The bill sets forth functions of the director, including to: establish and execute organizational plans and priorities; direct and manage training facilities, programs, and activities; develop training goals and curricula; disseminate homeland security information to law enforcement and security agencies and private sector stakeholders; conduct acquisition in compliance with federal law and regulations; coordinate and share digital resources with federal agencies; and collaborate to improve international instructional development, training, and technical assistance to foreign law enforcement. Additionally, the bill sets forth training responsibilities of the FLETC and partner organizations (i.e., federal agencies that participate in FLETC training programs under a formal memorandum of understanding). It authorizes the FLETC to: (1) train federal employees engaged in homeland security operations or law enforcement activities, and (2) execute strategic partnerships with state and local law enforcement agencies and coordinate with private sector stakeholders to provide training. The FLETC must consult with relevant law enforcement and security agencies to develop and deliver training programs. A partner organization must pay for and assign non-reimbursable detailed instructors to support training programs. The FLETC may conduct federal employee trainings at FLETC facilities, at off-site locations, or by distributed learning (e.g., online); detail its employees throughout DHS; charge fees for non-federal trainings; provide certain student support services; hire retired federal employees with training experience; and reimburse travel expenses of non-federal and intermittent federal employees. Individuals who attend FLETC training must reside in FLETC housing, to the extent practicable. Finally, the bill codifies existing authorities of the FLETC to spend funds to promote awareness of and support for law enforcement training, accept and use gifts for authorized purposes, accept reimbursement for the construction or renovation of training facilities, obligate funds in anticipation of reimbursements, purchase uniforms and passenger vehicles, and provide room and board for student interns. It also authorizes the FLETC to spend funds to honor and memorialize FLETC graduates who have died in the line of duty.
To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Financial Stability Oversight Council to carry out certain requirements under the Financial Stability Act of 2010 before making any new determination under section 113 of such Act, and for other purposes.

To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Financial Stability Oversight Council to carry out certain requirements under the Financial Stability Act of 2010 before making any new determination under section 113 of such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Requirements related to the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (a) In general The Financial Stability Oversight Council may not make a determination under section 113 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5323 (1) the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System establishes prudential standards for nonbank financial companies, as required by subsections (a) and (b) of section 165 of such Act; (2) the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System promulgates regulations setting forth criteria for exempting certain types or classes of U.S. nonbank financial companies or foreign nonbank financial companies from supervision, as required by section 170 of such Act; and (3) the Financial Stability Oversight Council— (A) reevaluates within calendar year 2016 each determination made under subsections (a) and (b) of section 113 of such Act and rescinds any such determination if the Council determines that the nonbank financial company no longer meets the standards under such subsections, as required by section 113(d) of such Act; and (B) submits a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives explaining with specificity the reasons for which the Council did not rescind any such determination. (b) Definitions For purposes of this section, the terms nonbank financial company U.S. nonbank financial company foreign nonbank financial company 12 U.S.C. 5311 December 16, 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 has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) This bill prohibits the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) from determining under the Financial Stability Act of 2010 that certain nonbank financial companies shall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and subject to prudential standards until 90 days after: the Federal Reserve Board establishes prudential standards for nonbank financial companies, the Federal Reserve Board promulgates criteria for exempting certain types or classes of U.S. or foreign nonbank financial companies from supervision, FSOC reevaluates within 2016 each such determination and rescinds any of them if the nonbank financial company in question no longer meets specified standards, and FSOC reports to Congress its reasons for not rescinding any determination.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1265 Hurffville Road in Deptford Township, New Jersey, as the "First Lieutenant Salvatore S. Corma II 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 1265 Hurffville Road in Deptford Township, New Jersey, as the "First Lieutenant Salvatore S. Corma II Post Office Building."
Economic Development Through Tribal Land Exchange Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)Economic Development Through Tribal Land Exchange Act (Sec. 3) This bill provides for the disposition of four parcels of land in California. The Department of the Interior must transfer 41.15 acres designated as Morongo lands to Lloyd L. Fields in exchange for 41.15 acres owned by Fields to be held in trust for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. The City of Banning is granted a 1.76 acre easement for a public right-of-way in exchange for 1.21 acres of land to be held in trust for the Tribe.
Safe Streets and Representative Police Forces Act of 2015

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize public safety and community policing grants to be used to make grants to institutions of higher education, with priority given to Predominantly Black Institutions and other similar institutions, to support majors related to criminal justice, for the purpose of increasing the racial diversity of law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Streets and Representative Police Forces Act of 2015 2. Grants to increase the racial diversity of law enforcement agencies Section 1701(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796dd(b) (1) in paragraph (16), by striking and (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: (17) to increase the racial diversity of law enforcement agencies by awarding grants to institutions of higher education (as such term is defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 20 U.S.C. 1059e 20 U.S.C. 1132 ; and (4) in paragraph (18), as so redesignated, by striking paragraphs (1) through (16) paragraphs (1) through (17)

Summary: Safe Streets and Representative Police Forces Act of 2015 This&nbsp;bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program to include grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to support criminal justice-related majors. It prioritizes grants to predominantly black institutions, historically black colleges and universities, IHEs where at least 40% of students are Latino, and IHEs where at least 40% of students are Native American.
FILES Act of 2015

To exempt safe and sound depository institutions, credit unions, and depository institution holding companies from certain titles of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Financial Institution Legislative Edict Simplification Act of 2015 FILES Act of 2015 2. Exemptions for safe and sound institutions The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq. (1) by inserting after section 6 the following: 7. Exemptions for safe and sound institutions (a) Safe and sound institution defined For purposes of this section, the term safe and sound institution (1) has total consolidated assets of less than $50,000,000,000; and (2) has a composite CAMEL rating of 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system) as of the entity’s most recent examination. (b) Exemptions The following provisions of law shall not apply to a safe and sound institution: (1) Title I of this Act, and any amendments made by such title. (2) Title II of this Act, and any amendments made by such title. (3) Title VI of this Act, and any amendments made by such title. (4) Title XIV of this Act, and any amendments made by such title. ; and (2) in the table of contents in section 1(b), by inserting after the item relating to section 6 the following: Sec. 7. Exemption for safe and sound institutions. .

Summary: Financial Institution Legislative Edict Simplification Act of 2015 or the FILES Act of 2015 This bill amends the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to exempt from specified titles of the Act &quot;safe and sound financial institutions,&quot; including any depository institution, credit union, bank holding company, or savings and loan holding company having: total consolidated assets of less than $50 billion, and a composite CAMELS rating of 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or under an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system) as of the entity's most recent examination. A CAMELS rating assesses a bank's capital adequacy, assets, management capability, earnings, liquidity, and sensitivity. The bill exempts such institutions from the titles of the Act that address: financial stability; orderly liquidation authority; improvements to regulation of bank and savings association holding companies and depository institutions; and mortgage reform and anti-predatory lending.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the prompt notification of State Child Protective Services by military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense required by law to report suspected instances of child abuse and neglect.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) This bill directs a member of the Armed Forces, a civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employee, or a contractor employee working on a military installation who is required by federal regulation or state law to report known or suspected instances of child abuse and neglect to make the report directly to State Child Protective Services or another appropriate state agency in addition to the member's or employee's chain of command or any designated DOD point of contact. DOD shall ensure that such individuals receive appropriate training in accordance with state guidelines to improve their: (1) ability to recognize evidence of child abuse and neglect, and (2) understanding of mandatory reporting requirements.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for combined heat and power system property.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for combined heat and power system property. 1. Extension of credit for combined heat and power system property (a) In general Section 48(c)(3)(A)(iv) January 1, 2017 January 1, 2018 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2016.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2017&nbsp;the energy tax credit for investment in combined heat and power system property.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for residential energy efficient property.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for residential energy efficient property. 1. Extension of credit for residential energy efficient property (a) In general Section 25D(g) December 31, 2016 December 31, 2017 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2016.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2017&nbsp;the tax credit for residential energy efficient property.