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Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015

To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to submit a report on cross-border rail security, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 2. Cross-border rail security (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the following: (1) The number of shipments entering the United States by rail annually that are determined to be high-risk by the Commissioner. (2) Specific details on the status of radiation detection units, by type, at each rail crossing on the northern and southern land borders as of such date of enactment. (3) An assessment of whether additional radiation detection equipment is necessary to ensure that all such high-risk cross-border rail shipments are examined with appropriate equipment. (4) A plan for ensuring that all relevant CBP personnel receive adequate training and guidance on the proper use of CBP’s Automated Targeting System for such high-risk cross-border rail shipments, the use of appropriate radiation detection equipment for examination of such high-risk cross-border rail shipments, and requirements for recording examination results. (b) GAO audit The Comptroller General of the United States shall periodically audit U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations at rail crossings on the northern and southern international borders to ensure rail shipments are targeted, examined, and the results of such examinations properly documented. July 28, 2015 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.) Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to report to Congress on: the number of high-risk rail shipments annually entering the United States; the status of radiation detection units at each rail crossing on the northern and southern land borders of the United States; an assessment of whether additional radiation detection equipment is necessary to ensure that all high-risk cross-border rail shipments are examined with appropriate equipment; and a plan for ensuring that all relevant CBP personnel receive adequate training and guidance on the proper use of CBP's Automated Targeting System for such shipments, the use of appropriate radiation detection equipment for shipment examination, and requirements for recording examination results. The General Accountability Office shall periodically audit CBP operations at rail crossings on such borders to ensure that rail shipments are targeted and examined and that the examination results are properly documented.
Sunshine on Government Act of 2015

To create a centralized website on reports issued by the Inspectors General, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sunshine on Government Act of 2015 2. Website for audit reports (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Executive Chair of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, shall create a separate website with a distinct URL, that is not under the website of the Office of Management and Budget, about the reports issued by each Office of Inspector General. (b) Contents The website in subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A general description of the role of the Office of Inspector General. (2) A description of the types of reports generally issued by the Offices of Inspector General, including the purpose, composition, and process used to create such reports. (3) A list of each Federal agency or other Federal entity that has an Office of Inspector General and the name and office telephone number for each Inspector General. (4) For each agency or entity listed in paragraph (3), a link to the page of the website through which inspector general reports of such agency or entity can be obtained, including audit reports, management deficiency reports, and the semiannual reports submitted to Congress pursuant to section 5 (c) Update to website The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the website created pursuant to subsection (a) in a timely manner, ensuring that the information, links to other websites, and contact information are correct. (d) Federal agency defined In this section, the term Federal agency section 12

Summary: Sunshine on Government Act of 2015 Requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to create a separate website with a distinct URL, apart from the OMB website,&nbsp;about the reports issued by each Office of Inspector General. Requires such website to include: (1) a general description of the role of the&nbsp;Office of Inspector General, (2) a description of the types of reports issued by the Office of Inspector General, (3) a list of each federal agency that has an Office of Inspector General, and (4) a link to a website containing Inspector General reports.
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Dannie A. Carr Veterans Outpatient Clinic.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) (Sec. 2) This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located at 1124 Blanton Drive, Sevierville, Tennessee, as the &quot;Dannie A. Carr Veterans Outpatient Clinic.&quot;
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2015


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on December 3, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act and the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005 to revise and extend through FY2020 the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and the National Cord Blood Inventory program. (These programs help match patients in need of a transplant with unrelated bone marrow and cord blood donors.) The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must review the state of the science of using adult stem cells and birthing tissues to develop new therapies and consider the inclusion of new therapies in the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program. (Sec. 3) Requirements for HHS contracts under the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005 are revised. (Sec. 4) HHS must determine whether to include peripheral blood stem cells and umbilical cord blood in the definition of human organ.
Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 28, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to consider the expedited hiring of qualified candidates who have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position of a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer and who are eligible for a veterans recruitment appointment. (Sec. 4) Requires DHS to enhance DHS efforts to recruit members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service to serve as CBP officers. Requires such enhanced recruiting efforts to: include CBP officer opportunities in relevant job assistance efforts under the Transition Assistance Program; place CBP officials or other relevant DHS officials at recruiting events and jobs fairs involving separating members of the Armed Forces; provide opportunities for local CBP field offices to partner with military bases in the region; include outreach efforts to educate members of the Armed Forces with qualifications that are transferable to CBP officer requirements; identify shared activities and opportunities for reciprocity related to steps in hiring CBP officers with the goal of minimizing the time required to hire qualified applicants; ensure the streamlined interagency transfer of relevant background investigations and security clearances; and include other elements to ensure that separating members of the Armed Forces are aware of opportunities to fill vacant CBP officer positions. (Sec. 5) Directs DHS to report to Congress on DHS efforts to hire members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service as CBP officers.
Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Improvement Act of 2015


Summary: Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Improvement Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program. Prohibits an entity from submitting a bid for a competitive acquisition area, during calendar 2017-2019, unless it has obtained a bid surety bond of between $50,000 and $100,000 for each such area. Requires the forfeit of any bid bond submitted for a competitive acquisition area if the bidding entity does not accept a contract offered for any product category when its composite bid was at or below the median composite bid rate for all bidding entities included in the calculation of the single payment amounts for the product category and the area. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect on the forfeited bond. Requires return of a bid bond within a specified 90-day period to a bidding entity that does not meet such bid forfeiture conditions. Prohibits the Secretary from awarding a contract to any entity that does not meet state licensure requirements. Directs the Government Accountability Office to study the effect of this bid surety bond requirement on the participation of small suppliers in the Medicare DMEPOS competitive acquisition program.
SAVE Act of 2015

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act of 2015 SAVE Act of 2015 2. Advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (a) In general Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a)(1), by inserting after obtains, advertises, (b) Mens rea requirement Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsection (a), by inserting after knowing, or , except where, in an offense under paragraph (2), the act constituting the violation of paragraph (1) is advertising, (c) Conforming amendments Section 1591(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking or obtained obtained, or advertised (2) in paragraph (2), by striking or obtained obtained, or advertised January 27, 2015 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.) Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act of 2015 or the SAVE Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit knowingly: (1) advertising commercial sex acts involving a minor or an individual engaged in such an act through force, fraud, or coercion; or (2) benefitting financially or otherwise from such advertising knowing that the individual involved was a minor or victim of force, fraud, or coercion.
To facilitate the addition of park administration at the Coltsville National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

To facilitate the addition of park administration at the Coltsville National Historical Park, and for other purposes. 1. Amendment to Coltsville National Historical Park donation site Section 3032(b) of Public Law 113–291 16 U.S.C. 410qqq (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking East Armory Colt Armory Complex (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Additional administrative conditions No non-Federal property may be included in the park without the written consent of the owner. The establishment of the park or the management of the park shall not be construed to create buffer zones outside of the park. That activities or uses can be seen, heard or detected from areas within the park shall not preclude, limit, control, regulate, or determine the conduct or management of activities or uses outside of the park. . March 10, 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 March 10, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill revises a condition for establishment of the Coltsville National Historical Park in Connecticut to require the state, the city, or the private property owner, as appropriate, to enter into a written agreement with the Department of the Interior to donate at least 10,000 square feet of space in the Colt Armory Complex (currently, the East Armory). No non-federal property may be included in the Historical Park without the owner's written consent. The establishment of the Historical Park or its management shall not be construed to create buffer zones outside of it.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2016


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on February 24, 2016. The summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill redesignates the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site in the state of Georgia as the "Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park." The current boundary map is replaced with a map of a proposed boundary revision dated June 2015.
Modernizing American Manufacturing Bonds Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain rules applicable to qualified small issue manufacturing bonds. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modernizing American Manufacturing Bonds Act 2. Modifications to qualified small issue bonds (a) Manufacturing Facilities To Include Production of Intangible Property and Functionally Related Facilities Section 144(a)(12)(C) (C) Manufacturing facility For purposes of this paragraph— (i) In general The term manufacturing facility (I) is used in the manufacturing or production of tangible personal property (including the processing resulting in a change in the condition of such property), (II) is used in the creation or production of intangible property which is described in section 197(d)(1)(C)(iii), or (III) is functionally related and subordinate to a facility described in subclause (I) or (II) if such facility is located on the same site as the facility described in subclause (I) or (II). (ii) Certain facilities included The term manufacturing facility (I) those facilities are located on the same site as the manufacturing facility, and (II) not more than 25 percent of the net proceeds of the issue are used to provide those facilities. (iii) Limitation on office space A rule similar to the rule of section 142(b)(2) shall apply for purposes of clause (i). (iv) Limitation on refundings for certain property Subclauses (II) and (III) of clause (i) shall not apply to any bond issued on or before the date of the enactment of the Modernizing American Manufacturing Bonds Act Modernizing American Manufacturing Bonds Act . (b) Increase in limitations Section 144(a)(4) of such Code is amended— (1) by striking $10,000,000 $30,000,000 (2) by striking $10,000,000 $30,000,000 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to obligations issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Modernizing American Manufacturing Bonds Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to qualified small issue bonds for manufacturing purposes, to: (1) expand the definition of &quot;manufacturing facility&quot; to include a facility which is used in the creation or production of intangible property and which is functionally related and subordinate to a facility located on the same site and financed with not more than 25% of bond proceeds, and (2) increase from $10 million to $30 million the maximum bond limitation.
To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of a towaway trailer transportation combination, and for other purposes.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of a towaway trailer transportation combination, and for other purposes. XXX. Commercial delivery of light- and medium-duty trailers (a) Definitions Subsection (a) of section 31111, title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following— (5) Trailer transporter towing unit The term trailer transporter towing unit (6) Towaway trailer transporter combination The term towaway trailer transporter combination (A) with a total weight that does not exceed 26,000 pounds; and (B) in which the trailers or semitrailers carry no property and constitute inventory property of a manufacturer, distributor or dealer of such trailers or semitrailers. . (b) General limitations Section 31111(b)(1) of such title is amended by— (1) at the end of subparagraph (E) by striking or (2) at the end of subparagraph (F) by striking events events; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (G) has the effect of imposing an overall length limitation of less than 82 feet on a towaway trailer transporter combination; . (c) Conforming amendments (1) Property-carrying unit limitation Section 31112(a)(1) of such title is amended by inserting before the period the following: but not including trailers or semitrailers transported as part of a towaway trailer transporter combination as defined in section 31111(a). (2) Access to interstate system Section 31114(a)(2) of such title is amended by inserting before the period the following: or any towaway trailer transporter combination defined in section 31111(a) and described in section 31111(b).

Summary: This bill revises federal vehicle length limitations to prohibit states from prescribing or enforcing a regulation that imposes an overall length limitation of less than 82 feet on a towaway trailer transporter combination operating on any segment of the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways and qualifying federal-aid primary system highways. The bill defines &quot;trailer transporter towing unit&quot; as a power unit not used to carry property when operating in a towaway trailer transporter combination. The bill defines &quot;towaway trailer transporter combination&quot; as a combination of vehicles consisting of a trailer transporter towing unit and two trailers or semitrailers: with a total weight not exceeding 26,000 pounds; and which carry no property and constitute inventory property of a manufacturer, distributor or dealer of such trailers or semitrailers.
Mexican Wolf Transparency and Accountability Act

To ensure the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s Mexican wolf nonessential experimental population 10(j) rule has no force or effect, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mexican Wolf Transparency and Accountability Act 2. No force or effect (a) Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) The Mexican wolf population has increased by 10 percent in recent years, including increases in population in each of the last 5 years. (2) At the end of 2014, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service documented a presence of a minimum of 109 Mexican wolves on the landscape. The Service further stated on a conference call on January 17, 2015 that there are an additional 250 Mexican wolves in captivity. (3) The Mexican wolf population not in captivity increased 31 percent in 2014. (4) Nearly 90 percent of the Mexican wolf’s original habitat was within the borders of Mexico. (5) The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. (6) That plan is not based on the best available science and is significantly out of date. (7) Officials have been calling for years for an updated recovery plan that includes metrics that, if met, will allow for delisting of the Mexican wolf. (8) The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has failed to issue and comply with an updated recovery plan despite acknowledging that the current plan is not in compliance with that Act. (9) New rules issued for the Mexican wolf dramatically expand to parts of New Mexico and Arizona, the border of Mexico, and the border of Texas the area for an experimental program. (10) The 10(j) nonessential experimental population program for the Mexican wolf failed to secure funding before being implemented. (11) Any future recovery plan for the Mexican wolf must incorporate the recovery work underway in Mexico. (b) No force or effect The determination by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service of the endangered status for the Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. (c) Termination of rule The final rule entitled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision to the Regulations for the Nonessential Experimental Population of the Mexican Wolf

Summary: Mexican Wolf Transparency and Accountability Act This bill nullifies: (1) the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's determination to list the Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) as an endangered subspecies under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; and (2) the rule entitled, &quot;Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision to the Regulations for the Nonessential Experimental Population of the Mexican Wolf.&quot;
Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on December 3, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to identify: (1) VA mental health care and suicide prevention programs that are most effective for women veterans, and (2) those programs with the highest satisfaction rates among women veterans. (Sec. 3) It is the sense of Congress that veterans who experience combat-related mental health wounds should have immediate and consistent access to comprehensive mental health care. The VA shall: establish standards and procedures to ensure that each covered veteran may access VA mental health care in a manner that fully accommodates the veteran's obligation to not improperly disclose classified information; and disseminate guidance to Veterans Health Administration employees, including mental health professionals, regarding these standards and procedures. &quot;Covered veteran&quot; means a veteran who: (1) is enrolled in the VA health care system; (2) is seeking mental health treatment; and (3) in the course of serving in the Armed Forces participated in a sensitive (classified) mission or served in a sensitive unit primarily involved in training for the conduct of, or conducting, special activities or classified missions.
To authorize 2 additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado.

To authorize 2 additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado. 1. Additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado (a) Additional district judgeships The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 2 additional district judges for the district of Colorado. (b) Technical and conforming amendment In order that the table contained in section 133(a) of title 28, United States Code, will reflect the change in the number of judgeships authorized by subsection (a), the item relating to Colorado in such table is amended by striking 7 9

Summary: Requires the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate,&nbsp;two additional district judges for the district of Colorado.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 B Street in Perryville, Arkansas, as the "Harold George Bennett 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 201 B Street in Perryville, Arkansas, as the "Harold George Bennett Post Office."
Incentivize Corporate America Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the corporate income tax rate to 20 percent. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Incentivize Corporate America Act of 2015 2. 20-percent corporate tax rate (a) In general Subsection (b) of section 11 (b) Amount of tax The amount of the tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be 20 percent of taxable income. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Paragraphs (2)(B) and (6)(A)(ii) of section 860E(e) of such Code are each amended by striking section 11(b)(1) section 11(b) (2) (A) Section 1445(e)(1) of such Code is amended— (i) by striking 35 percent the rate of tax in effect for the taxable year under section 11(b) (ii) by striking of the gain multiplied by the gain (B) Section 1445(e)(2) of such Code is amended by striking 35 percent of the amount the rate of tax in effect for the taxable year under section 11(b) multiplied by the amount (C) Section 1445(e)(6) of such Code is amended— (i) by striking 35 percent the rate of tax in effect for the taxable year under section 11(b) (ii) by striking of the amount multiplied by the amount (D) Section 1446(b)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by striking section 11(b)(1) section 11(b) (3) Section 852(b)(1) of such Code is amended by striking the last sentence. (4) Section 7874(e)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by striking section 11(b)(1) section 11(b) (c) Effective date (1) In general Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015. (2) Withholding The amendments made by subsection (b)(2) shall apply to distributions made after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Incentivize Corporate America Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the income tax&nbsp;rates&nbsp;on corporations to impose a single 20% rate on corporate taxable income.
To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program.

To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program. 1. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program reauthorized Section 507(d)(2) of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 ( 54 U.S.C. 302101 and each of fiscal years 2017 through 2023. May 10, 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 May 10, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to reauthorize for FY2017-FY2023 the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program.
To designate the Federal building located at 617 Walnut Street in Helena, Arkansas, as the "Jacob Trieber Federal Building, United States Post Office, and United States Court House".

To designate the Federal building located at 617 Walnut Street in Helena, Arkansas, as the Jacob Trieber Federal Building, United States Post Office, and United States Court House 1. Jacob Trieber Federal Building, United States Post Office, and United States Court House (a) Designation The Federal building located at 617 Walnut Street in Helena, Arkansas, shall be known and designated as the Jacob Trieber Federal Building, United States Post Office, and United States Court House (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Jacob Trieber Federal Building, United States Post Office, and United States Court House September 8, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the federal building located at 617 Walnut Street in Helena, Arkansas, as the &quot;Jacob Trieber Federal Building, United States Post Office, and United States Court House.&quot;
Preventing Illegal Immigrants From Abusing Tax Welfare Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the earned income tax credit to citizens and lawful permanent residents and to require a valid social security number to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Illegal Immigrants From Abusing Tax Welfare Act of 2015 2. Earned income tax credit limited to citizens and lawful permanent residents (a) In general Section 32(c)(1)(D) (G) Limited to citizens and lawful permanent residents The term eligible individual . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Social security number required to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (a) In general Section 24(d) (5) Identification requirement with respect to taxpayer (A) In general Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxpayer for any taxable year unless the return of tax for such taxable year includes the taxpayer’s social security number and the social security number of any qualifying child with respect to whom a credit is allowed under this section (determined without regard to this subsection). (B) Joint returns In the case of a joint return, the requirement of subparagraph (A) shall be treated as met with respect to the taxpayer if the social security number of either spouse is included on such return. (C) Omission treated as mathematical or clerical error Any failure to meet the requirement of subparagraph (A) shall be treated as a mathematical or clerical error and assessed according to section 6213(b)(1). . (b) Conforming amendment Section 24(e) of such Code is amended by inserting with respect to qualifying children Identification requirement (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Preventing Illegal Immigrants From Abusing Tax Welfare Act of 2015 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) deny the earned income tax credit to any individual who is not a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States, and (2) require any taxpayer who is claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit to provide&nbsp;the social security number of such taxpayer and of each qualifying child to whom a credit is allowed.
Fair RATES Act

To amend the Federal Power Act to provide that any inaction by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act Fair RATES Act 2. Amendment to the Federal Power Act Subsection (d) of section 205 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824d(d) Any absence of action by the Commission that allows a change to take effect under this section, including the Commission allowing the sixty days’ notice herein provided to expire without Commission action, shall be treated as an order issued by the Commission accepting such change for purposes of section 313. March 14, 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.) Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Power Act to permit a party to seek a rehearing and subsequent judicial review of any rate change filed by a public utility that takes effect without the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issuing an order making such change effective. (Public utilities must give FERC and the public a 60-day notice before a proposed rate change can take effect.)
Merchant Marine of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Merchant Marine of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal to the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II. Following its award the medal shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum where it will be available for display and research.
Private Investment in Housing Act of 2015


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Private Investment in Housing Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a demonstration program under which, in FY2016 through FY2019, HUD may execute budget-neutral, performance-based agreements (for up to 12 years each) that result in a reduction in energy or water costs with appropriate entities to carry out projects for energy or water conservation improvements at up to 20,000 residential units in multifamily buildings participating in: Section 8 project-based rental assistance programs under the United States Housing Act of 1937, other than Section 8 (voucher program) assistance; supportive housing for the elderly programs under the Housing Act of 1959; or supportive housing for persons with disabilities programs under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. Specifies requirements for payment under an agreement, which shall be contingent on documented utility savings, as well as for agreement terms, eligibility, geographical diversity, and funding for the program. Limits this demonstration program to properties subject to affordability restrictions, which may be through an affordability agreement under a new housing assistance payments contract with HUD, or through an enforceable covenant with the property owner, for at least 15 years after completion of any conservation improvements made under the program. Requires HUD to submit to specified congressional committees a detailed plan for the implementation of this Act. Authorizes HUD, for each fiscal year during which an agreement is in effect, to use any HUD appropriated funds for the renewal of contracts under the program.
Keystone XL Pipeline Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Keystone XL Pipeline Act Authorizes TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities specified in an application filed by TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State on May 4, 2012. Deems the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement regarding the pipeline issued by the Secretary of State in January 2014 to fully satisfy the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and any law that requires federal agency consultation or review, including the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Maintains in effect any applicable federal permit or authorization issued before enactment of this Act. Grants original and exclusive jurisdiction, except for review in the Supreme Court, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit over any civil action for the review of a federal agency action regarding the pipeline and related facilities. Declares that this Act does not alter any federal, state, or local process or condition in effect on the date of enactment of this Act that is necessary to secure access from an owner of private property to construct the pipeline and cross-border facilities.
Save American Workers Act of 2015


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Save American Workers Act of 2015 This bill amends the Internal&nbsp;Revenue Code to change the definition of "full-time employee" for purposes of the employer mandate to provide minimum essential health care coverage under the&nbsp;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act from an employee who is employed on average at least 30 hours of service&nbsp;a week to an employee who is employed on average at least 40 hours of service a week.
To amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission through October 12, 2021.
Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act (Sec. 2) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make a state or local subdivision ineligible for state criminal alien assistance program funding if it: (1) has in effect any law, policy, or procedure prohibiting or restricting communication with the Immigration and Naturalization Service or other government entity regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status; or (2) prohibits state or local law enforcement officials from gathering information regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status. (Sec. 3) Withholds specified Department of Justice funds (for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, the Community-Oriented Policing Services program, and the Byrne JAG program) under parts Q and E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 from such states or local subdivisions.
Right to Try Act of 2015

To authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Right to Try Act of 2015 2. Use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness (a) In general Notwithstanding the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq. 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq. (1) is intended to treat a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness; and (2) is authorized by, and in accordance with, State law. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term biological product 42 U.S.C. 262 (2) The terms device drug 21 U.S.C. 321 (3) The term experimental drug, biological product, or device (A) has successfully completed a phase 1 clinical investigation; (B) remains under investigation in a clinical trial approved by the Food and Drug Administration; and (C) is not approved, licensed, or cleared for commercial distribution under section 505, 510(k), or 515 of the Federal Food, Drug, or Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 42 U.S.C. 262 (4) The term phase 1 clinical investigation (5) The term terminal illness

Summary: Right to Try Act of 2015 Bars the federal government from prohibiting or restricting the production, manufacture, distribution, prescribing, dispensing, possession, or use of an experimental drug, biological product, or device that is: (1) intended to treat a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness; and (2) authorized by, and in accordance with, state law. Defines an &quot;experimental drug, biological product, or device&quot; as one that: (1) has successfully completed a phase 1 clinical investigation; (2) remains under investigation in a clinical trial approved by the Food and Drug Administration; and (3) is not approved, licensed, or cleared for commercial distribution under the Federal Food, Drug, or Cosmetic Act or the Public Health Service Act.
RECOVER Act

To require the Office of Personnel Management to provide complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage to all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Emergency Response Act of 2015 RECOVER Act 2. Identity protection coverage for individuals affected by Federal agency data breaches (a) Definition In this section, the term affected individual (1) the data breach of personnel records of current and former Federal employees, at a network maintained by the Department of the Interior, that was announced by the Office of Personnel Management on June 4, 2015; or (2) the data breach of systems of the Office of Personnel Management containing information related to the background investigations of current, former, and prospective Federal employees, and of other individuals. (b) Identity protection coverage The Office of Personnel Management shall provide to each affected individual complimentary identity protection coverage that— (1) is not less comprehensive than the complimentary identity protection coverage that the Office provided to affected individuals before the date of enactment of this Act; (2) is effective for the remainder of the life of the individual; and (3) includes not less than $5,000,000 in identity theft insurance.

Summary: Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Emergency Response Act of 2015 or the RECOVER Act Requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)&nbsp;to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance.
Securities and Exchange Commission Reporting Modernization Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal a certain reporting requirement of the Securities and Exchange Commission. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Reporting Modernization Act 2. Elimination of reporting requirement Paragraph (6) of section 21(h) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78u(h) November 16, 2015 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.) Securities and Exchange Commission Reporting Modernization Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal the requirement that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) compile an annual tabulation of the occasions on which it has used specified law, including the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978, to obtain access to financial records of a customer and include it in its annual report to the Congress. (The specified law referred to is the authority of the SEC to gain access to and obtain copies of, or the information contained in, financial records of a customer from a financial institution without prior notice to the customer upon an ex parte showing to an appropriate U.S. district court that the SEC seeks such records pursuant to a subpena, if certain circumstances exist and certain requirements are met.)
Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act


Summary: Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act or the READ Act (Sec. 3) This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to include in its annual congressional budget justification the amount requested for its Research in Disabilities Education program, which advances the goal of broadening the participation and achievement of learners with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. (Sec. 4)&nbsp;Subject to the availability of appropriations, NSF must&nbsp;devote specified funding to support research on learning disabilities, including dyslexia, with the goal of practical application.&nbsp;
Community Financial Institution Exemption Act

To provide an exemption from rules and regulations of the Bureau of Consumer Financial protection for community financial institutions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Community Financial Institution Exemption Act 2. Exemption for community financial institutions Section 1022(b) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5512(b) (1) in paragraph (3), by amending the heading to read as follows: General exemptions (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) Specific exemption for community financial institutions (A) In general Community financial institutions shall be exempt from all rules and regulations issued by the Bureau. (B) Exception The Bureau may revoke an exemption provided under subparagraph (A) with respect to a specific rule or regulation and a specific class of community financial institutions if the Bureau makes a detailed, written finding that such class of community financial institutions has engaged in a pattern or practice of activities that have been detrimental to the interests of consumers and are of a type that the specific rule or regulation is intended to address. (C) Effective date; effect on prior rules (i) Effective date This paragraph shall take effect with respect to rules and regulations issued or modified after the date of enactment of this paragraph. (ii) Effect on prior rules This paragraph shall not prohibit the Bureau from modifying a rule or regulation issued prior to the date of enactment of this paragraph with respect to community financial institutions if the effect of such modification is to expand a current exemption or to reduce the costs and the regulatory burden associated with complying with such rule or regulation. (D) Definition For purposes of this paragraph, the term community financial institution .

Summary: Community Financial Institution Exemption Act Amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to exempt community financial institutions from all rules and regulations issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Defines a &quot;community financial institution&quot; as an insured depository institution or credit union with less than $10 billion in consolidated assets. Authorizes the Bureau to: (1) revoke such an exemption with respect to a specific rule or regulation issued or modified after enactment of this Act and with respect to a specific class of community financial institutions if the Bureau finds that such class of institutions has engaged in a pattern or practice of activities that have been detrimental to the interests of consumers and that are of a type that the specific rule or regulation is intended to address, and (2) modify a rule or regulation issued before enactment of this Act with respect to such institutions if the effect of such modification is to expand a current exemption or to reduce the costs and the regulatory burden associated with complying with such rule or regulation.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4500 SE 28th Street, Del City, Oklahoma, as the James Robert Kalsu 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 4500 SE 28th Street, Del City, Oklahoma, as the James Robert Kalsu Post Office Building.