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Ethical Patient Care for Veterans Act of 2016

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that physicians of the Department of Veterans Affairs fulfill the ethical duty to report to State licensing authorities impaired, incompetent, and unethical health care activities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ethical Patient Care for Veterans Act of 2016 2. Duty to report impaired, incompetent, and unethical health care activities (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 74 7330B. Duty to report impaired, incompetent, and unethical health care activities (a) Reporting to State licensing authority In addition to confidential reporting under the quality-assurance program pursuant to section 7311(b)(4) of this title and any other reporting authorized or required by the Secretary, the Secretary shall ensure that each physician of the Department is informed of the duty of the physician to report directly any covered activity committed by another physician that the physician witnesses or otherwise directly discovers to the applicable licensing authority of each State in which the physician who is the subject of the report is licensed to practice medicine. (b) Timing of reporting Each physician of the Department shall make a direct report to the State licensing authority of a covered activity under subsection (a) not later than five days after the date on which the physician witnesses or otherwise directly discovers the covered activity. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered activity (2) The term physician of the Department . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7330A the following new item: 7330B. Duty to report impaired, incompetent, and unethical health care activities. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 7462(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by inserting before the semicolon the following: , including pursuant to section 7330B(c) of this title November 14, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Ethical Patient Care for Veterans Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA physician is informed of the duty to report any covered activity committed by another physician that the physician witnesses or otherwise directly discovers to the applicable state licensing authority within five days. Disciplinary Appeals Boards shall have exclusive jurisdiction to review any case of professional conduct or competence arising from a VA physician's failure to properly report such activity. "Covered activity" means any activity occurring in a VA medical facility that consists of or causes the provision of impaired, incompetent, or unethical health care that requires direct reporting under the Code of Medical Ethics of the American Medical Association.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for income attributable to domestic production activities in Puerto Rico.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for income attributable to domestic production activities in Puerto Rico. 1. Deduction for income attributable to domestic production activities in Puerto Rico made permanent (a) In general Section 199(d)(8) (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the tax deduction for income attributable to domestic production activities in Puerto Rico. (Under current law, the deduction expires on January 1, 2017.)
Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act

To correct the Swan Lake hydroelectric project survey boundary and to provide for the conveyance of the remaining tract of land within the corrected survey boundary to the State of Alaska. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act 2. Conveyance of Federal land within the Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project boundary Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall— (1) survey the exterior boundaries of the tract of Federal land within the project boundary of the Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2911) as generally depicted and labeled Lost Creek Swan Lake Project Boundary—Lot 2 (2) issue a patent to the State of Alaska for the tract described in paragraph (1) in accordance with— (A) the survey authorized under paragraph (1); (B) section 6(a) of the Act of July 7, 1958 (commonly known as the Alaska Statehood Act Public Law 85–508 (C) section 24 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 818

Summary: Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior, after consulting with the U.S. Forest Service, to modify the boundary of the Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2911) in southeast Alaska and to convey any additional land necessary for the project to the state of Alaska.
Ariel Grace's Law

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ariel Grace’s Law 2. Liability under state and local requirements respecting devices (a) Amendment Section 521 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360k (c) No effect on liability under state law Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify or otherwise affect any action for damages or the liability of any person under the law of any State. . (b) Effective date; applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall— (1) take effect as if included in the enactment of the Medical Device Amendments of 1976 ( Public Law 94–295 (2) apply to any civil action pending or filed on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Ariel Grace's Law This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to declare that an action for damages or a person's liability under state law is not affected by the federal prohibition on state or local requirements regarding medical devices. This bill is retroactively effective and applies to pending civil actions.
Medical Device Guardians Act of 2016

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require physicians and physician’s offices to be treated as covered device users required to report on certain adverse events involving medical devices, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medical Device Guardians Act of 2016 2. Reporting by physicians and physician’s offices on certain adverse events involving medical devices (a) Extending requirements To apply to physicians and physician’s offices Subparagraph (A) of section 519(b)(6) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360i(b)(6) (A) The term covered device user . (b) Conforming amendments Section 519 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360i (1) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking device user facility covered device user (B) by striking the facility the user the facility, individual, or physician (C) in paragraph (1)(D), by striking that facility that user (D) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking such a facility such a user (E) in paragraph (5)— (i) by striking device user facilities covered device user (ii) by striking of user facilities of users (iii) by striking a user facility a user (2) in subsection (b)(3)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by adding or (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking or (C) by striking subparagraph (C); and (3) in subsection (e)(B)(ii), by striking outside a device user facility by a person other than a covered device user (as defined in subsection (b)) (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section apply beginning on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Medical Device Guardians Act of 2016 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by requiring physicians to report to the Food and Drug Administration about significant adverse experiences caused by medical devices.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Labor to prioritize the provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children in carrying out homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Labor to prioritize the provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children in carrying out homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. 1. Priority under homeless veterans reintegration programs for homeless veterans with dependent children (a) Priority for homeless veterans with dependent children Subsection (a) of section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Subject to (1) Subject to (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) In conducting programs under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize the provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children. . (b) Additional reporting requirements Subsection (d) of such section is amended— (1) by striking the report an evaluation of services each such report— (2) by adding at the end the following: (1) an evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section and an analysis of the information collected under subsection (b); (2) an analysis of any gaps in access to shelter, safety, and services for homeless veterans with dependent children; and (3) recommendations for improving any gaps identified under paragraph (2). .

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Labor to give homeless veterans with dependent children service priority under homeless veterans reintegration programs.
Layoff Prevention Extension Act of 2016

To provide for the treatment and extension of temporary financing of short-time compensation programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Layoff Prevention Extension Act of 2016 2. Extension of temporary financing of short-time compensation payments in States with programs in law (a) Extension (1) In general Subsection (b) of section 2162 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 ( 26 U.S.C. 3304 (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking 3 years 5 years (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the heading, by striking Three-year Five-year (ii) by striking 156 weeks 260 weeks (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of such section 2162. (b) Technical correction (1) In general Section 3306(v)(6) 26 U.S.C. 3306 or the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 1998 (2) Effective Date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the day that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Extension of deadline for submitting an application for grants for short-time compensation programs (a) Extension Subsection (c)(1) of section 2164 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 ( 26 U.S.C. 3304 December 31, 2014 December 31, 2016 (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of such section 2164.

Summary: Layoff Prevention Extension Act of 2016 This bill amends the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 with respect to state short-time compensation programs that allow employers to reduce the workweek of their employees in lieu of layoffs. The bill: (1) extends federal financing of the programs for an additional two years; and (2) extends through December 31, 2016, the deadline for a state to submit to the Department of Labor its application for a short-time compensation program grant.
Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2016

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to better align the grace period required for non-payment of premiums before discontinuing coverage under qualified health plans with such grace periods provided for under State law. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2016 2. Aligning qualified health plan grace period requirements with State law grace period requirements Section 1412(c)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18082(c)(2) (1) in subparagraph (B)(iv)(II), by striking a 3-month grace period a grace period specified in subparagraph (C) (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Grace period specified For purposes of subparagraph (B)(iv)(II), the grace period specified in this subparagraph is— (i) for plan years beginning before January 1, 2017, a 3-month grace period; and (ii) for plan years beginning during 2017 or a subsequent year, such grace period for non-payment of premiums before discontinuing coverage as is applicable under the State law of the State in which the Exchange operates to health insurance coverage offered in the individual market (or, in the case such a State law is not in place for the State involved, a 30-day grace period). .

Summary: Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2016 This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to revise the grace period that health insurers must provide to recipients of premium subsidies before discontinuing health coverage for nonpayment of premiums. The grace period is shortened from 3 months to 30 days unless state law includes an applicable grace period.
Fair Care for Kids Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide under the State plan under the Medicaid program early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services to individuals under age 21 who are receiving services in institutions for mental diseases. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Care for Kids Act 2. Providing full-range of EPSDT services to children in IMDs (a) Providing full-Range of EPSDT services to children in IMDs Section 1905(h) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(h) (3) Such term includes the full-range of early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services (as defined in subsection (r)), whether or not furnished by the provider of the services described in paragraph (1). . (b) Effective date (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this section. (2) Exception for State legislation In the case of a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act, which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation in order for the respective plan to meet any requirement imposed by the amendments made by subsection (a), the respective plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet such an additional requirement before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this Act. For purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session shall be considered to be a separate regular session of the State legislature.

Summary: Fair Care for Kids Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for medical assistance under a state Medicaid program with respect to the full-range of early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services for children in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, whether or not such services are furnished by the child's inpatient psychiatric provider.
To provide the right of American Indians born in Canada or the United States to pass the borders of the United States to any individual who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a Federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada, and for other purposes.

To provide the right of American Indians born in Canada or the United States to pass the borders of the United States to any individual who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a Federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada, and for other purposes. 1. American Indians born in Canada or the United States Section 289 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1359 (1) by inserting after born in Canada or the United States (2) by inserting after but such right shall extend only to persons who are members, or are eligible to be members, of a Federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada, or

Summary: This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide the right to pass the borders of the United States (which includes other privileges pursuant to the Jay Treaty) to an American Indian born in the United States or Canada who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada. (Current law provides such right to only an American Indian born in Canada who has at least 50% American Indian blood.)
HELPS Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income student loan payments made by an employer on behalf of an employee. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Employers Lessen Payments for Students Act of 2016 HELPS Act 2. Exclusion for employer student loan payments (a) In general Section 127(c)(1) and (B) the payment by an employer, on behalf of an employee, of any indebtedness of the employee under a qualified education loan (as defined in section 221(d)(1)) or any interest relating to such a loan (but only to the extent such payments for any taxable year do not exceed $10,000), and . (b) Denial of double benefit Section 221(e)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: , or for which an exclusion is allowable under section 127 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Helping Employers Lessen Payments for Students Act of 2016 or the HELPS Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income of an employee up to $10,000 per year in education loan payments made by an employer on behalf of the employee.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand burial benefits for veterans who die while receiving hospital care or medical services under the Veterans Choice Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand burial benefits for veterans who die while receiving hospital care or medical services under the Veterans Choice Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Expansion of burial benefit Section 2303(a)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in clause (ii), by striking or (2) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) hospital care or medical services under section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 38 U.S.C. 1701 .

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay the actual burial and funeral costs (up to a specified limit) for veterans who die in an institution where they were receiving hospital care or medical services under the Veterans Choice Program.
National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2015

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of doctors of chiropractic in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2015 2. Participation of doctors of chiropractic in National Health Service Corps (1) Primary health care services Section 331 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254d (A) in subsection (a)(3)(D), by striking or mental health, chiropractic, or mental health, (B) in subsection (b)(2), by striking and physician assistants doctors of chiropractic, and physician assistants (2) Scholarship program Section 338A of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254l (A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking and physician assistants doctors of chiropractic, and physician assistants (B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking or other health profession chiropractic, or other health profession (3) Loan repayment program (A) Participation Section 338B of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254l–1 (i) in subsection (a)(1), by striking and physician assistants doctors of chiropractic, and physician assistants (ii) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking or another health profession chiropractic, or another health profession (iii) in subsections (b)(1)(B) and (b)(1)(C)(ii), by striking the term or other health profession chiropractic, or other health profession (B) Period of obligated service Clauses (ii) and (iii) of section 338C(b)(5)(C) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254m(b)(5)(C) or other health profession chiropractic, or other health profession

Summary: National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2015 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to include chiropractic services in primary health services for purposes of the National Health Service Corps. Doctors of chiropractic are eligible for the fellowship program for the delivery of primary health services in health professional shortage areas, the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program, and the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.
To authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marne-la-Coquette, France.

To authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marne-la-Coquette, France. 1. Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marne-la-Coquette, France (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), the American Battle Monuments Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission (b) Agreement required The Commission may carry out subsection (a) only pursuant to an agreement— (1) between the Commission and the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Foundation; and (2) subject to the consent of the Government of France. (c) Payment of expenses The Commission may employ such personnel as are necessary to carry out this Act.

Summary: This bill authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marne-la-Coquette, France, pursuant to an agreement between the Commission and the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Foundation and subject to the French government's consent.