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Local Wilderness Management Act

To amend the Wilderness Act and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to require the management of a wilderness study area, not designated by statute, under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management for multiple use pending congressional consideration of the recommendation for designation of the area as wilderness, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Wilderness Management Act 2. Multiple use management of National Forest and Bureau of Land Management wilderness study areas pending congressional consideration of wilderness recommendation (a) National Forest System Section 3(b) of the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1132(b) In the case of an area classified as primitive wilderness study area 16 U.S.C. 531 (b) Bureau of Land Management public lands Section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1782(c) In the case of an area described in subsection (a) or designated, officially or defacto, by Bureau of Land Management action after the review period as a wilderness study area 16 U.S.C. 531 3. Local participation in designation of wilderness study areas The Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land, and the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, may not designate, officially or defacto, land as a wilderness study area without the written consent of the governing body of the county in which the land is located.

Summary: Local Wilderness Management Act This bill amends the Wilderness Act to require certain National Forest System lands, including those which have been designated, officially or defacto, by the Forest Service as wilderness study areas, to be managed by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for multiple use purposes, including mining, grazing, conservation, recreation, and other uses until Congress enacts a law that designates such an area as wilderness or specifies an alternative management approach for it. The bill amends the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to require certain public lands, including those which have been designated, officially or defacto, as wilderness study areas by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to be managed by the Department of the Interior to promote multiple use purposes, including the continuation of existing mining and grazing uses and mineral leasing, until Congress enacts a law that designates such an area as wilderness or specifies an alternative management approach for it. USDA (with respect to National Forest System land) and Interior (for public lands managed by the BLM) may not designate, officially or defacto, land as a wilderness study area without first obtaining the written consent of the governing body of the county in which such land is located.
HELP Act of 2016

To provide for enhanced penalties for certain offenses relating to controlled substances containing fentanyl, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Help Ensure Lives are Protected Act of 2016 HELP Act of 2016 2. Enhanced penalties for certain offenses relating to controlled substances containing fentanyl (a) Controlled substances act amendments Section 401(b) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841(b) (8) In the case of a violation of subsection (a) involving a mixture or substance in an amount of 100 grams or more, if the mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin also contains a detectable amount of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or any analogue of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide, and if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substance, such person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment or death. (9) In the case of a violation of subsection (a) involving a mixture or substance in an amount of 100 grams or more, if the mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or any analogue of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide was represented to be or sold as heroin, and if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substance, such person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment or death. . (b) Controlled substances Import and Export Act amendments Section 1010(b) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act ( 21 U.S.C. 960(b) (8) In the case of a violation of subsection (a) involving a mixture or substance in an amount of 100 grams or more, if the mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin also contains a detectable amount of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or any analogue of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide, and if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substance, such person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment or death. (9) In the case of a violation of subsection (a) involving a mixture or substance in an amount of 100 grams or more, if the mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or any analogue of N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide was represented to be or sold as heroin, and if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substance, such person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment or death. .

Summary: Help Ensure Lives are Protected Act of 2016 or the HELP Act of 2016 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to impose a criminal penalty of life imprisonment or death on a person who commits a drug offense involving a specified quantity of heroin that contains a detectable amount of fentanyl or fentanyl that is represented to be or sold as heroin, if death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substance.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt premiums paid on non-cash-value property and casualty insurance from the taxes to enforce reporting on certain foreign accounts.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt premiums paid on non-cash-value property and casualty insurance from the taxes to enforce reporting on certain foreign accounts. 1. Exemption for premiums paid on non-cash-value property and casualty insurance from taxes to enforce reporting on certain foreign accounts (a) In general Section 1473(1) of such Code is amended by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D) and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) Exception for premiums paid on non-cash-value property and casualty insurance (i) In general Such term shall not include any premium paid for any insurance contract if— (I) such insurance contract does not have an aggregate cash value greater than zero, and (II) no portion of the reserves, unearned premiums, or unpaid losses, with respect to such contract are taken into account under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 816(a). (ii) Cash value The term cash value (I) is payable under the contract to any person upon surrender, termination, cancellation, or withdrawal, or (II) can be borrowed by any person under, or with regard to, the contract (including by pledging as collateral). (iii) Exceptions Notwithstanding clause (ii), the term cash value (I) solely by reason of the death of an individual insured under a life insurance contract, (II) as a personal injury or sickness benefit or a benefit providing indemnification of an economic loss incurred upon the occurrence of the event insured against, (III) as a refund of a previously paid premium (less cost of insurance charges whether or not actually imposed) under an insurance contract (other than a life insurance contract) due to cancellation or termination of the contract, decrease in risk exposure during the effective period of the contract, or arising from the correction of a posting or similar error with regard to the premium for the contract, (IV) as a policyholder dividend (other than a termination dividend) provided that the dividend relates to an insurance contract under which the only benefits payable are described in subclause (II), or (V) as a return of an advance premium or premium deposit for an insurance contract for which the premium is payable at least annually if the amount of the advance premium or premium deposit does not exceed the next annual premium that will be payable under the contract. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt premiums paid on non-cash-value property and casualty insurance policies from taxes to enforce reporting on certain foreign accounts.
Federal Benefits Fairness and Restoration Act of 2016

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal the denial of assistance and benefits for individuals with certain drug-related convictions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Benefits Fairness and Restoration Act of 2016 2. Repeal of denial of assistance and benefits for certain drug-related convictions Section 115 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 21 U.S.C. 862a

Summary: Federal Benefits Fairness and Restoration Act of 2016 This bill amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal the denial of assistance and benefits for certain drug-related convictions.
Inclusive Campuses Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the use of title III funds for the establishment of LGBTQ resource centers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inclusive Campuses Act 2. Grants for LGBTQ resource centers Part G of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1068 et seq. 399A. Availability of funds for LGBTQ resource centers Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, an institution that receives funds under this title may use a portion of such funds to establish an on-campus resource center that provides— (1) support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students; and (2) programming and education about such students to the entire campus community. .

Summary: Inclusive Campuses Act This bill amends title III (Institutional Aid) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow historically black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions of higher education to use title III funds to establish resource centers on campus that provide support to and education about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students.
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016

To require the Federal Communications Commission to take action relating to promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 2. Rulemaking relating to promoting broadband internet access service for veterans (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term broadband Internet access service (2) the term veteran (b) Rulemaking Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall release a notice of inquiry relating to examining and promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas.

Summary: Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to release a notice of inquiry that seeks public comment on the development of rules to promote broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular those with low-incomes or who reside in rural areas.
Clinical Trial Cancer Mission 2020 Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance the clinical trial registry data bank reporting requirements and enforcement measures. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clinical Trial Cancer Mission 2020 Act 2. Enhancing clinical trial registry data bank reporting requirements and enforcement measures (a) Clarification that clinical trial registry data bank requirements apply regardless of trial outcomes Section 402(j)(1)(A)(i) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 282(j)(1)(A)(i) , whether or not such a clinical trial results in a positive or negative outcome (b) Application to grants from Department of Defense Section 402(j)(5)(A)(i) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 282(j)(5)(A)(i) the Department of Defense or agency of (c) Enhanced enforcement Section 402(j)(5)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 282(j)(5)(A) (v) Enhanced enforcement After the 30-day period described in clause (iii), if the head of an agency referred to in clause (i), as applicable, verifies that a grantee has not submitted clinical trial information as described in clause (ii), with respect to an applicable clinical trial that is funded in whole or in part by a grant from the agency, such grantee— (I) shall not be eligible to receive any remaining funding for the grant or funding for a future Federal grant until such time as the grantee comes into compliance with all applicable reporting requirements under this subsection; and (II) shall be liable to the United States for repayment of any amount provided under the grant for the clinical trial for which the grantee failed to comply with such reporting requirements. .

Summary: Clinical Trial Cancer Mission 2020 Act Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise clinical trial registry data bank provisions to specify that a device or drug clinical trial must be included in the clinical trial registry data bank regardless of whether it results in a positive or negative outcome. Requires the responsible party of any clinical trials funded in whole or in part by the Department of Defense (DOD) to certify in all required grant or progress forms that the required submissions to the clinical trial registry data bank have been made. Requires DOD to verify that the clinical trial information has been submitted before releasing any remaining grant funds or funding future grants. Makes a clinical trial grantee of the Department of Health and Human Services or DOD who fails to submit the required information to the data bank ineligible for the remaining grant funds or future funds. Makes the grantee liable for repayment of grant amounts already provided.
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to grant a waiver from the work requirements for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program on account of an area's high unemployment rate or limited employment availability for individuals who reside in the area.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to grant a waiver from the work requirements for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program on account of an area’s high unemployment rate or limited employment availability for individuals who reside in the area. 1. Elimination of authority to waive supplemental nutrition assistance program work requirements based on unemployment rate or job availability (a) Elimination of waiver authority Section 6(o) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o) (b) Conforming regulatory change Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall implement the amendment made by subsection (a) by revising section 273.24 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, to remove subsection (f).

Summary: This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate the Secretary of Agriculture's authority to waive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) work requirements for individuals who reside in areas with an unemployment rate above 10% or an insufficient number of jobs.
Transit Tax Credit Act of 2016

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit against tax for commuting mass transit costs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transit Tax Credit Act of 2016 2. Credit against tax for commuting mass transit costs (a) In general Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 36C. Commuting mass transit costs (a) In general In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for such taxable year an amount equal to 15 percent of the amount paid or incurred by the taxpayer during such taxable year for a transit pass (as defined in section 132(f)(5)(A)) for use by the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse or dependents for travel between the residence and place of employment of such taxpayer, spouse, or dependent, as the case may be. (b) Requirement of employment without qualified transportation fringe No credit shall be allowable under this section with respect to transit passes for use by any individual unless— (1) such individual is an employee at any time during the taxable year, and (2) no amount is excludable from gross income as a qualified transportation fringe under section 132 with respect to such individual for the taxable year. (c) Dollar limitation (1) In general The credit allowed under subsection (a) with respect to transit passes for use by any individual for any taxable year shall not exceed $460. (2) Adjustment for inflation In the case of any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2017, the dollar amount in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (A) such dollar amount, multiplied by (B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2016 calendar year 1992 . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 Sec. 36C. Commuting mass transit costs. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.

Summary: Transit Tax Credit Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable tax credit for commuting mass transit costs. The credit is equal to 15% of the amount paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the year for a transit pass that the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or a dependent uses for travel between the residence and place of employment of the taxpayer, spouse, or dependent. The credit allowed for transit passes for any individual may not exceed $460 per year (adjusted for inflation after 2017).
Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to limit the orphan drug exclusion under the drug discount program under section 340B of such title. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act 2. Limiting the orphan drug exclusion under 340B drug discount program (a) In general Section 340B(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 256b(e) when transferred, prescribed, sold, or otherwise used for the rare condition or disease for which such drug is so designated (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to covered outpatient drugs purchased on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which currently requires drug manufacturers to discount orphan drugs (drugs for rare conditions) for certain entities covered by the program. The bill discounts orphan drugs that are not being used to treat rare conditions for all entities covered by the program.
Export Control Reform Act

To transfer certain items from the United States Munitions List to the Commerce Control List. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Export Control Reform Act 2. Export Control Reform Act (a) In general Notwithstanding section 38(f) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2778(f) 22 U.S.C. 2778 (b) Transferred items The items referred to in subsection (a) are the following: (1) Non-automatic and semi-automatic firearms, including all rifles, carbines, pistols, revolvers and shotguns. (2) Non-automatic and non-semi-automatic rifles, carbines, revolvers, or pistols of a caliber greater than .50 inches (12.7 mm) up to and including .72 inches (18.0 mm). (3) Ammunition for such firearms excluding caseless ammunition. (4) Silencers, mufflers, and sound and flash suppressors. (5) Rifle scopes. (6) Barrels, cylinders, receivers (frames), or complete breech mechanisms. (7) Related components, parts, accessories, attachments, tooling, and equipment for any articles listed in paragraphs (1) through (6). (c) Effective date This section shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall not apply to any export license issued before such effective date or to any export license application made under the United States Munitions List before such effective date.

Summary: Export Control Reform Act This bill requires all of the following items that are on the United States Munitions List and the import or export of which is controlled by the President under the Arms Export Control Act on the date of this bill's enactment to be transferred to the Commerce Control List of dual-use items in the Export Administration Regulations: non-automatic and semi-automatic firearms, including all rifles, carbines, pistols, revolvers, and shotguns; non-automatic and non-semi-automatic rifles, carbines, revolvers, or pistols of a caliber greater than .50 inches (12.7 mm) up to and including .72 inches (18.0 mm); ammunition for such firearms excluding caseless ammunition; silencers, mufflers, and sound and flash suppressors; rifle scopes; barrels, cylinders, receivers (frames), or complete breech mechanisms; and related components, parts, accessories, attachments, tooling, and equipment.
Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2016

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to apportionments to States for certain highway programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2016 2. Calculation of amounts Section 104(c)(1) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) Adjustment to amounts (i) In general The initial amounts resulting from the calculation under subparagraph (A) shall be adjusted to ensure that each State receives an aggregate apportionment equal to at least 95 percent, but not more than 105 percent, of the sum of— (I) the estimated tax payments attributable to highway users in the State paid into the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available; plus (II) an amount which bears the same ratio to the General Fund transfer amount as— (aa) the aggregate of amounts collected in such State under the Federal internal revenue laws (other than the taxes and penalties described in section 9503(b) (bb) the aggregate of amounts collected in all States under such Federal internal revenue laws in such fiscal year. (ii) Total spending After the adjustment described in clause (i), the amount for each State determined under this subsection shall be adjusted by a single multiplicative factor to ensure that total spending will not be affected by this subparagraph. (iii) General Fund transfer amount defined In this subparagraph, the term General Fund transfer amount section 9503(b) .

Summary: Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2016 This bill revises the methodology for apportioning federal highway funds among states. Specifically, the bill adjusts each state's apportionment based not only on certain tax payments attributable to highway users in the state, but also on other federal taxes collected in the state. The bill also caps the apportionment that each state may receive.