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PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015

To promote transparency by permitting the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to allow its disciplinary proceedings to be open to the public, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015 2. Open meetings authorized Section 105(c)(2) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( 15 U.S.C. 7215(c)(2) (2) Public hearings Hearings under this section shall be open to the public, unless the Board, on its own motion or after considering the motion of a party, orders otherwise. . 3. Publication of determinations Section 105(d)(1)(C) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( 15 U.S.C. 7215(d)(1)(C) (once any stay on the imposition of such sanction has been lifted)

Summary: PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015 Amends the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to make Public Company Accounting Oversight Board disciplinary proceedings public unless the Board, on its own motion or after considering the motion of a party, orders otherwise.
Pets on Trains Act of 2015

To require Amtrak to propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain Amtrak trains, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pets on Trains Act of 2015 2. Amtrak policy for passengers transporting domesticated cats and dogs (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, Amtrak shall propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats or dogs on certain trains operated by Amtrak. (b) Pet policy In the proposal required under subsection (a), Amtrak shall— (1) designate, where feasible, at least one car of each passenger train that is comprised of more than one car in which a ticketed passenger may transport a domesticated cat or dog in the same manner as carry-on baggage if— (A) the cat or dog is contained in a pet kennel; (B) the pet kennel can be stowed in accordance with Amtrak size requirements for carriage of carry-on baggage; (C) the passenger is ticketed for traveling a distance less than 750 miles; and (D) the passenger pays a fee described in subsection (c); and (2) allow ticketed passengers to transport domesticated cats or dogs in the same manner as cargo if— (A) the cat or dog is contained in a pet kennel; (B) the pet kennel can be stowed in accordance with Amtrak requirements for cargo stowage; (C) the passenger is ticketed for traveling a distance less than 750 miles; (D) the cargo area is temperature controlled in a manner protective of dog and cat health; and (E) the passenger pays a fee described in subsection (c). (c) Fee collection Under the pet policy described in subsection (b), Amtrak shall collect a fee for each cat or dog transported by a ticketed passenger in an amount that, at a minimum, covers the costs of administration of the policy. (d) Limitation on statutory construction (1) Service animals The proposal required under subsection (a) shall be separate from and in addition to the policy governing Amtrak passengers traveling with service animals. Nothing in this section may be interpreted to limit or waive the rights of passengers to transport service animals. (2) Additional train cars Nothing in this section may be interpreted to require Amtrak to add additional train cars or modify existing train cars.

Summary: Pets on Trains Act of 2015 Directs the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats or dogs on certain Amtrak trains. Requires Amtrak to collect a fee for each cat or dog transported by a ticketed passenger to cover administrative costs. Declares that the proposed policy shall be separate from and in addition to the policy governing Amtrak passengers traveling with service animals.
Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide eligibility for broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015 2. Eligibility of broadcasting facilities for certain disaster assistance (a) Private nonprofit facility defined Section 102(11)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(11)(B) broadcasting facilities, workshops, (b) Critical services defined Section 406(a)(3)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3)(B) communications, communications (including broadcast and telecommunications), September 15, 2015 Reported without amendment

Summary: Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include broadcasting facilities within the definition of a "private nonprofit facility" that provides essential services of a governmental nature to the general public, and to include broadcast and telecommunications within the definition of "critical services" provided by such a facility, for purposes of eligibility for certain disaster assistance.
A bill for the relief of Alfredo Plascencia Lopez.

For the relief of Alfredo Plascencia Lopez. 1. Permanent resident status for Alfredo Plascencia Lopez (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Alfredo Plascencia Lopez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Alfredo Plascencia Lopez shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of immigrant visas or the application for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of immigrant visas or permanent residence to Alfredo Plascencia Lopez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Alfredo Plascencia Lopez under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Alfredo Plascencia Lopez.
A bill for the relief of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan.

For the relief of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan. 1. Permanent resident status for Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, or Arthur Mkoyan enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, or Arthur Mkoyan, as appropriate, shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for the issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon granting an immigrant visa or permanent resident status to Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Ruben Mkoian, Asmik Karapetian, and Arthur Mkoyan.
A bill for the relief of Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez.

For the relief of Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez. 1. Adjustment of status (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. 8 U.S.C. 1255 (b) Application and payment of fees Subsection (a) shall apply only if the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of permanent resident status to Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 3, during the current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez under section 202(e) or 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (d) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martinez.
A bill for the relief of Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas.

For the relief of Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas. 1. Permanent resident status for Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Javier Lopez-Urenda or Maria Leticia Arenas enter the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), that alien shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only to an application for issuance of an immigrant visa or an application for adjustment of status that is filed, with appropriate fees, within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 2, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas.
A bill for the relief of Jorge Rojas Gutierrez and Oliva Gonzalez Gonzalez.

For the relief of Jorge Rojas Gutierrez and Oliva Gonzalez Gonzalez. 1. Permanent resident status for Jorge Rojas Gutierrez and Oliva Gonzalez Gonzalez (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Jorge Rojas Gutierrez or Oliva Gonzalez Gonzalez enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Jorge Rojas Gutierrez or Oliva Gonzalez Gonzalez, as appropriate, shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for the issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon granting an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Jorge Rojas Gutierrez and Oliva Gonzalez Gonzalez, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 2, during the current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Jorge Rojas Gutierrez and Oliva Gonzalez Gonzalez under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Jorge Rojas Gutierrez and Oliva Gonzalez Gonzalez.
A bill for the relief of Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel.

For the relief of Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel. 1. Adjustment of status (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. 8 U.S.C. 1255 (b) Application and payment of fees Subsection (a) shall apply only if the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of permanent resident status to Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 2, during the current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (d) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel.
A bill for the relief of Alicia Aranda De Buendia.

For the relief of Alicia Aranda De Buendia. 1. Permanent resident status for Alicia Aranda de Buendia (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of status If Alicia Aranda De Buendia enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Alicia Aranda De Buendia shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully in the United States and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for the issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Alicia Aranda De Buendia, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year— (1) the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Alicia Aranda De Buendia under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) (2) if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Alicia Aranda De Buendia under section 202(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Alicia Aranda De Buendia.
A bill for the relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elna Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola.

For the relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elna Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola. 1. Adjustment of status (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any order, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. 8 U.S.C. 1255 (b) Application and payment of fees Subsection (a) shall apply only if the applications for issuance of immigrant visas or the applications for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of immigrant visas to Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elna Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 4, during the current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Marina Elna Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) 8 U.S.C. 1152(c) (d) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elna Cobian Arreola, Nayely Arreola Carlos, and Cindy Jael Arreola.
PACE Act

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide States with flexibility in determining the size of employers in the small group market. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act PACE Act 2. Small employers in the group market (a) In general Section 1304(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18024(b) (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 101 employees 51 employees (2) in paragraph (2), by striking 100 employees 50 employees (3) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: (3) State option to extend definition of small employer Nothing in this subsection shall prevent a State from treating an employer with an average of at least 1 but not more than 100 employees on business days during the preceding calendar year as a small employer for purposes of this title. . (b) Public Health Service Act Section 2791(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91(e) (1) in paragraph (2), by striking 101 employees 51 employees (2) in paragraph (4), by striking 100 employees 50 employees

Summary: Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act or the PACE Act This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and Public Health Service Act to include employers with 51 to 100 employees as large employers for purposes of health insurance markets. PPACA is amended to give states the option to treat these employers as small employers. Currently, employers with 51 to 100 employees are small employers, but before January 1, 2016, states have the option to treat them as large employers. (Under PPACA, health insurance offered in the small group market must meet certain requirements that do not apply to the large group market, including the requirement to cover the essential health benefits.)
Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2015

To require State and local government approval of prescribed burns on Federal land during conditions of drought or fire danger. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2015 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Grassland Fire Danger Index The term grassland fire danger index (2) Prescribed burn The term prescribed burn 3. Limitations on prescribed burns (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), the head of a Federal agency shall not authorize a prescribed burn on Federal land if, for the county or contiguous county in which the Federal land is located, any of the following conditions are present: (1) The grassland fire danger index indicates a high, very high, or extreme danger of grassland fire. (2) The Chief of the Forest Service has declared a very high or extreme fire danger. (b) Exception The head of a Federal agency may authorize a prescribed burn under a condition described in subsection (a) if the head of the Federal agency obtains prior approval from the applicable State government and local fire officials. (c) Liability (1) In general A head of a Federal agency that authorizes a prescribed burn shall be liable for any damage to private property caused by the prescribed burn, notwithstanding chapter 171 Federal Tort Claims Act (2) Damages The head of a Federal agency liable for damages under paragraph (1) shall pay the damages within 120 days of receipt of a substantiated claim. (d) Report At the end of each fiscal year, the Chief of the Forest Service shall submit to Congress a report describing— (1) the number and locations of prescribed burns during that fiscal year; and (2) each prescribed burn during that fiscal year that was authorized by the head of a Federal agency pursuant to subsection (b).

Summary: Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2015 Bars any federal agency from authorizing a prescribed burn on federal land if, for the county or contiguous county in which the federal land is located, the grassland fire danger index indicates a high, very high, or extreme danger of grassland fire or the Forest Service has declared a very high or extreme fire danger, unless the agency obtains prior approval from the applicable state government and local fire officials. Makes a federal agency that authorizes a prescribed burn liable for any damage to private property, notwithstanding the Federal Tort Claims Act or any state law.
A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam.

To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam. 1. Extension of time for a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Clark Canyon Dam Notwithstanding the time period described in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 Commission September 9, 2015 Reported without amendment

Summary: Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon the request of the licensee for the project numbered 12429 (Clark Canyon Dam, Montana), to reinstate the license and extend for three years after enactment of this Act the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of project works.