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General Duty Clarification Act of 2015

To amend the Clean Air Act to clarify the definition of accidental release, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the General Duty Clarification Act of 2015 2. Prevention of accidental releases Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7412(r) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking It shall be the objective (A) In general It shall be the objective ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) Regulations (i) In general Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of the General Duty Clarification Act of 2015 extremely hazardous substance appropriate hazard assessment techniques design and maintain a safe facility (ii) Uniformity Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the General Duty Clarification Act of 2015 ; (2) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting , other than an emission resulting from an act intended to cause harm (3) by adding at the end the following: (12) Designs, approaches, or technologies In exercising any authority under this subsection, the Administrator shall not, directly or indirectly, impose any obligation on any owner or operator of any stationary source to consider or implement particular designs, approaches, or technologies relating to manufacturing, processing, handling, or storage. .

Summary: General Duty Clarification Act of 2015 This bill amends the Clean Air Act to revise the general duty clause, which addresses the prevention of accidental releases of hazardous air substances. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must: (1) promulgate regulations defining the terms "extremely hazardous substance," "appropriate hazard assessment techniques," and "design and maintain a safe facility"; and (2) issue guidelines to ensure enforcement of those provisions by EPA's regional offices in a uniform and appropriate manner across all regions of the United States. (The general duty clause requires owners and operators of stationary sources that produce, process, handle, or store hazardous substances to identify those substances at their facilities and take the necessary steps to prevent and minimize accidental releases of those substances.) This bill excludes an emission resulting from an act intended to cause harm from the definition of &quot;accidental release.&quot; Under the revised definition, the EPA may not use the general duty clause to regulate accidental release due to terrorist attacks. In exercising its authority under the clause, the EPA is prohibited from requiring a stationary source to consider or implement particular designs, approaches, or technologies relating to manufacturing, processing, handling, or storage of hazardous substances.
A bill to prohibit trespassing on critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce to commit a criminal offense.

To prohibit trespassing on critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce to commit a criminal offense. 1. Trespassing on critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce to commit crime (a) In general Chapter 65 1370. Trespassing on critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce to commit crime (a) Definition In this section, the term critical infrastructure (1) means physical systems and assets so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination of those matters; and (2) includes a landmark, structure, or other object— (A) declared to be a national monument under section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (commonly known as the Antiquities Act of 1906 16 U.S.C. 431 (B) established as a national monument by an Act of Congress. (b) Prohibition It shall be unlawful to knowingly go on any critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce, with intent to commit a criminal offense. (c) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 65 1370. Trespassing on critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce to commit crime. .

Summary: Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit knowingly going on any critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce to commit a criminal offense. Defines "critical infrastructure"&nbsp;as a vital physical system or asset, including a national monument, the incapacity or destruction of which would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, or national public health or safety.
An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on eligibility for the alternative tax for certain small insurance companies.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on eligibility for the alternative tax for certain small insurance companies. 1. Increase in limitation on eligibility for alternative tax for certain small insurance companies (a) Increase in limitation on premiums (1) In general Clause (i) of section 831(b)(2)(A) $1,200,000 $2,200,000 (2) Inflation Adjustment Paragraph (2) of section 831(b) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Inflation adjustment In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2015, the dollar amount set forth in subparagraph (A)(i) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (i) such dollar amount, multiplied by (ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting calendar year 2013 calendar year 1992 If the amount as adjusted under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $50,000, such amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50,000. . (b) Study Not later than February 11, 2016, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the abuse of captive insurance companies for estate planning purposes. Such report shall include legislative recommendations for addressing any such abuses. (c) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. 2. Increase in continuous levy (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 6331(h) 30 percent 45 percent (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments made after 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. April 14, 2015 Read twice and placed on the calendar

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 amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the eligibility of certain small insurance companies (other than life insurance companies) for the alternative corporate income tax by increasing the premium limitation used to determine such eligibility to $2.2 million (from $1.2 million), with an annual inflation adjustment to such increased amount after 2015. This increase is applicable to taxable years beginning after the enactment of this Act. The Department of the Treasury must submit to the Senate Finance Committee by February 11, 2016, a report on the abuse of captive insurance companies for estate planning purposes, including legislative recommendations for addressing any such abuses. (Sec. 2) This bill also increases from 30% to 45% the rate of the continuous levy on payments made after 180 days after the enactment of this Act to Medicare providers and suppliers for unpaid taxes.
Cider Investment and Development through Excise Tax Reduction (CIDER) Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the types of wines taxed as hard cider. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cider Investment and Development through Excise Tax Reduction (CIDER) Act 2. Modification of definition of hard cider (a) In general Section 5041 (g) Hard cider For purposes of subsection (b)(6), the term hard cider (1) containing not more than 0.64 gram of carbon dioxide per hundred milliliters of wine, except that the Secretary may by regulations prescribe such tolerances to this limitation as may be reasonably necessary in good commercial practice, (2) which is derived primarily from— (A) apples, apple juice concentrate, pears, or pear juice concentrate, and (B) water, (3) which contains no fruit product or fruit flavoring other than apple or pear, and (4) which contains at least one-half of 1 percent and less than 8.5 percent alcohol by volume. . (b) Conforming amendment Paragraph (6) of section 5041(b) of such Code is amended by striking which is a still wine alcohol by volume (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to articles removed during calendar years beginning after December 31, 2015. 3. Increase in continuous levy (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 6331(h) 30 percent 35 percent (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments made after 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. April 14, 2015 Read twice and placed on the calendar

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Cider Investment and Development through Excise Tax Reduction (CIDER) Act (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue to revise the definition of "hard cider," for purposes of the excise tax on distilled spirits, wines, and beer, to mean a wine: (1) containing not more than .64 gram of carbon dioxide per hundred milliliters of wine (subject to necessary tolerances); (2) which is derived primarily from apples, apple juice concentrate, pears, or pear juice concentrate, and water; (3) which contains no fruit product or fruit flavoring other than apple or pear; and (4) which contains at least one-half of 1% and less than 8.5% alcohol by volume. (Sec. 3) Increases from 30% to 35% the rate of the continuous levy on payments to Medicare providers&nbsp;or suppliers for unpaid taxes.
Wounded Warrior Tax Equity Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the extension of the tax collection period merely because the taxpayer is a member of the Armed Forces who is hospitalized as a result of combat zone injuries. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wounded Warrior Tax Equity Act of 2015 2. Prevention of extension of tax collection period for members of the Armed Forces who are hospitalized as a result of combat zone injuries (a) In general Section 7508(e) (3) Collection period after assessment not extended as a result of hospitalization With respect to any period of continuous qualified hospitalization described in subsection (a) and the next 180 days thereafter, subsection (a) shall not apply in the application of section 6502. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxes assessed before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. April 14, 2015 Read twice and placed on the calendar

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Wounded Warrior Tax Equity Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prevent any suspension of the tax collection period after assessment for taxpayers who are members of the Armed Forces due to a continuous hospitalization for combat zone injuries or the next 180 days after such hospitalization.
Charitable Agricultural Research Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the deductibility of charitable contributions to agricultural research organizations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Charitable Agricultural Research Act 2. Deductibility of charitable contributions to agricultural research organizations (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 170(b)(1) or , or (ix) an agricultural research organization directly engaged in the continuous active conduct of agricultural research (as defined in section 1404 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977) in conjunction with a land-grant college or university (as defined in such section) or a non-land grant college of agriculture (as defined in such section), and during the calendar year in which the contribution is made such organization is committed to spend such contribution for such research before January 1 of the fifth calendar year which begins after the date such contribution is made, . (b) Expenditures To influence legislation Paragraph (4) of section 501(h) (E) section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) (relating to agricultural research organizations), . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions made on and after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Increase in continuous levy for Medicare providers and suppliers (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 6331(h) 30 percent 35 percent (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments made after 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. April 14, 2015 Read twice and placed on the calendar

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Charitable Agricultural Research Act (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a tax deduction for a charitable contribution to an agricultural research organization directly engaged in the continuous active conduct of agricultural research, and (2) make prohibitions against expenditures to influence legislation applicable to such organizations. (Sec. 3) Increases from 30% to 35% the rate of the continuous levy on payments made after 180 days after the enactment of this Act to Medicare providers and suppliers for unpaid taxes.
An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the special rules for accident and health plans of certain governmental entities, and for other purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the special rules for accident and health plans of certain governmental entities, and for other purposes. 1. Clarification of special rule for certain governmental plans (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 105(j) (1) by striking the taxpayer a qualified taxpayer (2) by striking deceased plan participant's beneficiary deceased employee's beneficiary (other than an individual described in paragraph (3)(B)) (b) Qualified taxpayer Subsection (j) of section 105 (3) Qualified taxpayer For purposes of paragraph (1), with respect to an accident or health plan described in paragraph (2), the term qualified taxpayer (A) an employee, or (B) the spouse, dependent (as defined for purposes of subsection (b)), or child (as defined for purposes of such subsection) of an employee. . (c) Application to political subdivisions of States Paragraph (2) of section 105(j) (1) by inserting or established by or on behalf of a State or political subdivision thereof public retirement system (2) by inserting or 501(c)(9) section 115 (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments after the date of the enactment of this Act. 2. Increase in continuous levy for Medicare providers and suppliers (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 6331(h) 30 percent 35 percent (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments made after 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. April 14, 2015 Read twice and placed on the calendar

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the exclusion from gross income of payments from an accident or health plan, to: (1) make the exclusion for payments to a beneficiary other than a spouse or dependent child applicable to plans established by or on behalf of a state or political subdivision thereof; and (2) define a &quot;qualified taxpayer,&quot; for purposes of the exclusion, as an employee or the spouse, dependent, or child (under age 27) of an employee. (Sec. 2) Increases from 30% to 35% the rate of the continuous levy on payments made after 180 days after the enactment of this Act to Medicare providers and suppliers for unpaid taxes.
Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order with respect to secondary cockpit barriers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 2. Secondary cockpit barriers (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue an order that requires— (1) on each covered aircraft the installation of a barrier, other than the cockpit door, that prevents access to the flight deck of the aircraft; and (2) for a covered aircraft— (A) that is equipped with a cockpit door, that the barrier required under paragraph (1) remain locked while— (i) the aircraft is in flight; and (ii) the cockpit door separating the flight deck and the passenger area is open; and (B) that is not equipped with a cockpit door, that the barrier required under paragraph (1) remain locked as determined appropriate by the pilot in command. (b) Covered aircraft defined In this section, the term covered aircraft (1) operating under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; (2) equipped with more than 75 passenger seats; and (3) with a maximum gross takeoff weight that exceeds 75,000 pounds.

Summary: Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order to require: (1) the installation of secondary barriers, other than the cockpit door, to prevent access to the flight deck of each covered aircraft; (2) such barriers on the aircraft with a cockpit door to remain locked while the aircraft is in flight and the cockpit door separating the flight deck and the passenger area is open; and (3) such barriers on the aircraft without a cockpit door to remain locked as determined by the pilot in command. Defines &quot;covered aircraft&quot; to mean a commercial aircraft: (1) equipped with more than 75 passenger seats, and (2) with a maximum gross takeoff weight of more than 75,000 pounds.
An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude payments received under the Work Colleges Program from gross income, including payments made from institutional funds.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude payments received under the Work Colleges Program from gross income, including payments made from institutional funds. 1. Exclusion for amounts received under the Work Colleges Program (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 117(c) or , or (C) a comprehensive student work-learning-service program (as defined in section 448(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965) operated by a work college (as defined in such section). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. 2. Increase in continuous levy (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 6331(h) 30 percent 35 percent (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments made after 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. April 14, 2015 Read twice and placed on the calendar

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income payments received by a student under a comprehensive student work-learning-service program operated by a work college. Makes this amendment applicable to amounts received in taxable years beginning after the enactment date of this Act. (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase from 30% to 35% the rate of the continuous levy on payments to Medicare providers and suppliers for unpaid taxes. Makes this amendment applicable to payments made after 180 days after the enactment date of this Act.
An original bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify the use of credentials by enrolled agents.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify the use of credentials by enrolled agents. 1. Clarification of enrolled agent credentials Section 330 of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), and (d) as subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively, and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: (b) Any enrolled agents properly licensed to practice as required under rules promulgated under subsection (a) shall be allowed to use the credentials or designation of enrolled agent EA E.A. . April 14, 2015 Read twice and placed on the calendar

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Permits any enrolled agent properly licensed to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service to use the credentials or designation of "enrolled agent," "EA," or "E.A."
Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act

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

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income, for income tax purposes, federal public safety officer death benefits or amounts&nbsp;paid under a state program to surviving dependents of a public safety officer who died as the direct and proximate result of a personal injury sustained in the line of duty.
LNG and LPG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the excise tax on liquified petroleum gas and liquified natural gas. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the LNG and LPG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2015 2. Equalization of excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas (a) Liquefied petroleum gas (1) In general Subparagraph (B) of section 4041(a)(2) and (ii) in the case of liquefied petroleum gas, 18.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline, and . (2) Energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline Paragraph (2) of section 4041(a) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline For purposes of this paragraph, the term energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline means, with respect to a liquefied petroleum gas fuel, the amount of such fuel having a Btu content of 115,400 (lower heating value). . (b) Liquefied natural gas (1) In general Subparagraph (B) of section 4041(a)(2) and , and (iv) in the case of liquefied natural gas, 24.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel. . (2) Energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel Paragraph (2) of section 4041(a) of such Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) Energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel For purposes of this paragraph, the term energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel means, with respect to a liquefied natural gas fuel, the amount of such fuel having a Btu content of 128,700 (lower heating value). . (3) Conforming amendments Section 4041(a)(2)(B)(iii) (A) by striking liquefied natural gas, (B) by striking peat), and peat) and (c) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used in calendar quarters beginning more than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Increase in continuous levy (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 6331(h) 30 percent 35 percent (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to payments made after 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. April 14, 2015 Read twice and placed on the calendar

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) LNG and LPG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to equalize the excise tax&nbsp;on liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas by establishing a rate of 18.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline for liquefied petroleum gas and 24.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel for liquefied natural gas. (Sec. 3) The bill also increases from 30% to 35% the rate of the continuous levy on payments made after 180 days after the enactment date of this Act to Medicare providers and suppliers for unpaid taxes.
An original bill to exclude from gross income certain clean coal power grants to non-corporate taxpayers.

To exclude from gross income certain clean coal power grants to non-corporate taxpayers. 1. Exclusion from gross income of certain clean coal power grants to non-corporate taxpayers (a) General rule In the case of an eligible taxpayer other than a corporation, gross income for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall not include any amount which— (1) is received under section 402 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and (2) if received by a corporation, would be excluded from gross income under section 118 (b) Reduction in basis The basis of any property subject to the allowance for depreciation or amortization under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which is acquired with any amount to which subsection (a) applies during the 12-month period beginning on the day such amount is received shall be reduced by an amount equal to such amount. The excess (if any) of such amount over the amount of the reduction under the preceding sentence shall be applied to the reduction (as of the last day of the period specified in the preceding sentence) of the basis of any other property held by the taxpayer. The particular properties to which the reductions required by this subsection are allocated shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) under regulations similar to the regulations under section 362(c)(2) of such Code. (c) Eligible taxpayer For purposes of this section, with respect to any amount received under section 402 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the term eligible taxpayer (d) Effective date This section shall apply to amounts received under section 402 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2011. April 14, 2015 Read twice and placed on the calendar

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any amount received by a non-corporate taxpayer as a clean coal power grant, award, or allowance under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. To the extent that such grant, award, or allowance is related to depreciable property, the adjusted basis of such property is reduced by the amount excluded from gross income. Each non-corporate taxpayer allowed a tax exclusion under this Act must make a payment to the federal government of 1.18% of the value of the grant, award, or allowance received. This bill is applicable to grant amounts received in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2011.
A bill to amend the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Canalway Act of 1996 to repeal the funding limitation.

To amend the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Canalway Act of 1996 to repeal the funding limitation. 1. Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway Section 810(a) of the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–333

Summary: Amends the Ohio &amp; Erie National Heritage Canalway Act of 1996 to repeal the limitation on the total amount that may be appropriated for the Ohio &amp; Erie National Heritage Canalway.
Fair Treatment for All Gifts Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a deduction from the gift tax for gifts made to certain exempt organizations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Treatment for All Gifts Act 2. Deduction from gift tax for gifts made to certain exempt organizations (a) In general Section 2522(a) (5) an organization described in paragraph (4), (5), or (6) of section 501(c) and exempt from tax under section 501(a). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to gifts made after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) No inference Nothing in the amendments made by subsection (a) shall be construed to create any inference with respect to whether any transfer of property (whether made before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act) to an organization described in paragraph (4), (5), or (6) of section 501(c)

Summary: Fair Treatment for All Gifts Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction from the taxable&nbsp;amount of gifts for gifts made to specified tax-exempt organizations, including: (1) social welfare organizations; (2) labor, agricultural, and horticultural organizations; and (3) business leagues, chambers of commerce, real-estate boards, boards of trade, and professional football leagues.
Federal Public Safety Retirement Fairness Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption from the tax on early distributions for certain Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers who retire before age 55, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Public Safety Retirement Fairness Act of 2015 2. Exemption from tax on early distributions (a) In general Subsection (t) of section 72 (11) Distributions to qualified Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers from the Thrift Savings Fund (A) In general In the case of a distribution to a qualified Federal law enforcement officer, qualified firefighter, or qualified air traffic controller from the Thrift Savings Fund established under section 8437 of title 5, United States Code, paragraph (2)(A)(v) of this subsection shall be applied by substituting age 50 (or, if earlier, the age at which the employee has completed 25 years of creditable service) age 55 (B) Qualified law enforcement officer For purposes of this paragraph, the term qualified law enforcement officer (i) who is employed by the Federal Government as a law enforcement officer (within the meaning of section 4521, 5541(3), 8331(20), or 8401(17) of title 5, United States Code), and (ii) who has completed 20 years of creditable service. (C) Qualified firefighter For purposes of this paragraph, the term qualified firefighter (i) who is employed by the Federal Government as a firefighter (within the meaning of section 8331(21) of title 5, United States Code), and (ii) who has completed 20 years of creditable service. (D) Qualified air traffic controller For purposes of this paragraph, the term qualified air traffic controller (i) who is employed as an air traffic controller (within the meaning of section 2109 of title 5, United States Code), and (ii) who has completed 20 years of creditable service. (E) Creditable service For purposes of this paragraph, the term creditable service . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Federal Public Safety Retirement Fairness Act of 2015 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the 10% additional tax on early distributions from tax-exempt retirement plans distributions from a thrift savings fund to a qualified law enforcement officer who has reached age 50 or has completed 25 years of credible service, whichever is earlier. The bill defines &quot;qualified law enforcement officer&quot; as an individual who is employed by the federal government as a law enforcement officer or as a firefighter and has completed 20 years of creditable service, or an individual who is employed as an air traffic controller and has completed 20 years of creditable service.
Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an increase in the limit on the length of an agreement under the Medicare independence at home medical practice demonstration program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 2. Increase in the limit on the length of an agreement under the Medicare independence at home medical practice demonstration program Section 1866E(e)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395cc–5(e)(1) 3-year 5-year June 23, 2015 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means June 23, 2015 The Committee on Energy and Commerce

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it passed the Senate on April 22, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to increase from a three-year to a five-year period the length of an agreement with an independence at home medical practice under the Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Program.
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employment of children in tobacco-related agriculture by deeming such employment as oppressive child labor.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employment of children in tobacco-related agriculture by deeming such employment as oppressive child labor. 1. Tobacco-related agriculture employment of children Section 3(l) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(l) (1) in the first sentence— (A) by striking in any occupation, or (2) in any occupation, (2) (B) by inserting before the semicolon the following: , or (3) any employee under the age of eighteen years that has direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves (2) in the second sentence, by striking other than manufacturing and mining , other than manufacturing, mining, and tobacco-related agriculture as described in paragraph (3) of the first sentence of this subsection,

Summary: This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to redefine &quot;oppressive child labor,&quot; for purposes of child labor prohibitions, to include the employment of any employee under age 18 who has direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves.
Steve Gleason Act of 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiary access to eye tracking accessories for speech generating devices and to remove the rental cap for durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program with respect to speech generating devices. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Steve Gleason Act of 2015 2. Providing Medicare beneficiary access to eye tracking accessories for speech generating devices (a) In general Section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(n) and eye tracking and gaze interaction accessories for speech generating devices furnished to individuals with a demonstrated medical need for such accessories appropriate organizations) (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to devices furnished on or after January 1, 2016. 3. Removing the rental cap for durable medical equipment under Medicare with respect to speech generating devices Section 1834(a)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(a)(2)(A) (1) in clause (ii), by striking or (2) in clause (iii), by adding or (3) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: (iv) in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018, which serves as a speech generating device or which is an accessory that is needed for the individual to effectively utilize such a device, . July 15, 2015 The Committee on Energy and Commerce

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Steve Gleason Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover as durable medical equipment any eye tracking and gaze interaction accessories for speech generating devices furnished to individuals with a demonstrated medical need for them. (Sec. 3) Payment for speech generating devices or accessories shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018.
Residue Entries and Streamlining Trade Act

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to exempt from duty residue of bulk cargo contained in instruments of international traffic previously exported from the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Residue Entries and Streamlining Trade Act 2. Exemption from duty of residue of bulk cargo contained in instruments of international traffic previously exported from the United States (a) In general General Note 3(e) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended— (1) in subparagraph (v), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (vi), by adding and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (vi) (as so amended) the following new subparagraph: (vii) residue of bulk cargo contained in instruments of international traffic previously exported from the United States, ; and (4) by adding at the end of the flush text following subparagraph (vii) (as so added) the following: For purposes of subparagraph (vii) of this paragraph: The term residue bulk cargo instruments of international traffic (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to residue of bulk cargo contained in instruments of international traffic that are imported into the customs territory of the United States on or after such date of enactment and that previously have been exported from the United States.

Summary: Residue Entries and Streamlining Trade Act This bill amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to exempt from duty treatment the residue of bulk cargo contained in instruments of international traffic previously exported from the United States. The following terms are defined: &quot;residue&quot; means material of bulk cargo, of no or de minimis value, that remains in an instrument of international traffic after a certain amount of the bulk cargo is removed; &quot;bulk cargo&quot; means cargo that is unpackaged and is in either solid, liquid, or gaseous form; and &quot;instruments of international traffic&quot; means certain reusable containers or holders (i.e. lift vans, cargo vans, shipping tanks, skids, pallets, caul boards, and cores for textile fabrics) arriving (whether loaded or empty) for use in the shipment of merchandise in international traffic, as well as any additional articles that the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection designates as instruments of international traffic.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Walter Hammond Place in Waldwick, New Jersey, as the "Staff Sergeant Joseph D'Augustine Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Walter Hammond Place in Waldwick, New Jersey, as the Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Post Office Building 1. Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Walter Hammond Place in Waldwick, New Jersey, shall be known and designated as the Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Post Office Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Post Office Building May 6, 2015 Reported without amendment

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Walter Hammond Place in Waldwick, New Jersey, as the "Staff Sergeant Joseph D'Augustine Post Office Building."
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes. 1. Adding standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of payment under Medicaid for certain drugs (a) In general Section 1927(g)(1)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(g)(1)(B)(i) (1) in subclause (I), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; (2) in subclause (II), by striking ); and ). (3) in subclause (III)— (A) by striking the DRUGDEX The DRUGDEX (B) by striking ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (IV) Other compendia, as determined by the Secretary in a manner consistent with the revision process provided for in section 1861(t), that— (aa) are utilized nationwide by the private health insurance industry; (bb) are used by health care providers, such as long-term care facilities or academic health centers; (cc) have a publicly available policy on the disclosure of conflicts of interest that may exist between such a health care provider and drug manufacturers; and (dd) are accepted as professional drug compendia by at least one State board of pharmacy (or an equivalent State licensing body). . (b) Technical amendments Section 1927(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(g)(1)(B) (1) in clause (i), by striking compendia Compendia (2) in clause (ii), by striking the peer-reviewed The peer-reviewed 2. Revising definition of medically accepted indication for Medicare Part D drugs Section 1860D–2(e)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–102(e)(4) (1) in subparagraph (A)(i)(II), by striking section 1927(g)(1)(B)(i)(III) subclauses (III) and (IV) of section 1927(g)(1)(B)(i) (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking subparagraph (A)(i)(II) 1927(g)(1)(B)(i)(III) a compendium described in subclause (III) or (IV) of section 1927(g)(1)(B)(i) shall not be included in the list of compendia described in section 1861(t)(2)(B)(ii)(I) unless such compendium

Summary: This bill amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia&nbsp;used by physicians with respect to&nbsp;payment for certain drugs under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Specifically, such compendia shall include compendia that, as determined by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services: (1) are used by health care providers and&nbsp;utilized nationwide by the health insurance industry, (2) have a publicly available policy on disclosures of conflicts of interest,&nbsp; and (3) are accepted by at least one state board of pharmacy or equivalent licensing body.
Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2017

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marihuana, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2017 2. Exclusion of cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from definition of marihuana (a) In general Section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802(16) (1) by striking or the sterilized seed the sterilized seed (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , cannabidiol, or cannabidiol-rich plants (b) Definitions Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 (57) (A) The term cannabidiol-rich plant (B) A cannabidiol-rich plant shall not be treated as a controlled substance under this Act. (58) (A) The term cannabidiol (B) Cannabidiol shall not be treated as a controlled substance under this Act. (59) The term tetrahydrocannabinol con­cen­tra­tion (A) the percent of the delta-9 te­tra­hy­dro­can­nabinol content per dry weight of any part of the plant Cannabis sativa L. or per volume of weight of marihuana product; or (B) the combined percent of the delta-9 tet­ra­hy­dro­can­nab­i­nol and tet­ra­hy­dro­can­nab­i­nol­ic acid in any part of the plant Cannabis sativa L., regardless of moisture content. . 3. Rule of construction Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall be construed to prohibit or otherwise restrict any activities related to the use, production, or distribution of marijuana in a State in which such activities are legal under State law.

Summary: Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2017 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA): to add definitions for the terms &quot;cannabidiol,&quot; &quot;cannabidiol-rich plants,&quot; and &quot;tetrahydrocannabinol concentration&quot;; to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana; and to remove cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from coverage under the CSA. It also specifies that no provision of this bill prohibits or restricts the use, production, or distribution of marijuana in a state in which such activities are legal under state law.
A bill to designate the Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota, as the "Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center".

To designate the Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota, as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center 1. Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center (a) Designation The Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota, shall be known and designated as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center (b) References Any reference in any law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center.

Summary: This bill renames the Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota, as the &quot;Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center.&quot;
Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act

To include the State of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico outer Continental Shelf revenue sharing program, to extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act 2. Inclusion of State of Florida in Gulf of Mexico outer Continental Shelf revenue sharing program Section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 Public Law 109–432 (7) Gulf producing State The term Gulf producing State . 3. Moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas of Gulf of Mexico Section 104(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 Public Law 109–432 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2027

Summary: Florida Shores Protection and Fairness Act This bill amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to include Florida in the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf revenue sharing program.(Currently, only Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas are included in the program.) Additionally, the bill extends the moratorium on oil and gas leasing to June 30, 2027, in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico. &nbsp;