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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. 1. Allowing physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs (a) Cardiac and intensive cardiac rehabilitation programs Section 1861(eee) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(eee) (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking physician-supervised (B) by inserting under the supervision of a physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)) or a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)) (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking a physician a physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)) or a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)) (3) in paragraph (4)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i)— (A) by striking physician-supervised (B) by inserting under the supervision of a physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)) or a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)) paragraph (3) (b) Pulmonary rehabilitation programs Section 1861(fff)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(fff)(1) (1) by striking physician-supervised (2) by inserting under the supervision of a physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)) or a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
Safe Food for Seniors Act of 2015

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act with respect to the qualification of the director of food services of a Medicare skilled nursing facility or a Medicaid nursing facility. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Food for Seniors Act of 2015 2. Qualification of director of food services of a Medicare skilled nursing facility or a Medicaid nursing facility (a) Medicare skilled nursing facilities Section 1819(b)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395i–3(b)(4)(A) With respect to meeting any staffing requirement imposed by the Secretary for purposes of satisfying clause (iv), in the case that the facility does not employ a full-time qualified dietitian (as defined in paragraph (2) of section 483.35(a) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect as of the date of the enactment of the Safe Food for Seniors Act of 2013) but complies with such section by designating a director of food services (as described in paragraph (1) of such section), the director of food services shall be a Certified Dietary Manager meeting the applicable requirements published by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers, a Dietetic Technician, Registered meeting the applicable requirements published by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or an individual with equivalent military or academic qualifications (as specified by the Secretary). (b) Medicaid nursing facilities Section 1919(b)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396r(b)(4)(A) With respect to meeting any staffing requirement imposed by the Secretary for purposes of satisfying clause (iv), in the case that the facility does not employ a full-time qualified dietitian (as defined in paragraph (2) of section 483.35(a) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect as of the date of the enactment of the Safe Food for Seniors Act of 2013) but complies with such section by designating a director of food services (as described in paragraph (1) of such section), the director of food services shall be a Certified Dietary Manager meeting the applicable requirements published by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers, a Dietetic Technician, Registered meeting the applicable requirements published by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or an individual with equivalent military or academic qualifications (as specified by the Secretary). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Safe Food for Seniors Act of 2015 This bill amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act such that a Medicare skilled nursing facility or Medicaid nursing facility without a full-time qualified dietitian must require its director of food services to be: (1) a Certified Dietary Manager meeting the requirements of the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers; (2) a Dietetic Technician, Registered, meeting with the requirements published by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; or (3) an individual with equivalent military or academic qualifications.
POWER Counties Act

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to require payment to counties of a portion of revenues received by the United States under Federal oil and gas leases. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Opportunity with Energy Revenues in Counties Act POWER Counties Act 2. Payment to counties of portion of revenues received by the United States under Federal oil and gas leases Section 35(a) of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 191(a) (1) by striking 40 per centum thereof 40 per centum thereof in the case of rentals of public lands under the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970, and 20 per centum thereof in the case of all other such money, (2) by inserting after June 17, 1902 , 20 per centum thereof, other than rentals of public lands under the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970, shall be paid to the county within the boundaries of which the leased lands or deposits are or were located and used by such county for its schools and roads

Summary: Providing Opportunity with Energy Revenues in Counties Act or the POWER Counties Act This bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to: (1) change from 40% to 20% the percentage of money received from sales, bonuses, royalties including interest charges collected under the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 that is to be paid into the reclamation fund created by the Reclamation Act; and (2) require 20% of such money to be paid to the county within the boundaries of which the leased lands or deposits are or were located and used by such county for its schools and roads.
To direct the Administrator of General Services, on behalf of the Archivist of the United States, to convey certain Federal property located in the State of Alaska to the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska.

To direct the Administrator of General Services, on behalf of the Archivist of the United States, to convey certain Federal property located in the State of Alaska to the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska. 1. Real property conveyance (a) In general As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act and after completion of the survey and appraisal described in this section, the Administrator of General Services, on behalf of the Archivist of the United States, shall convey to the City by quitclaim deed for the consideration described in subsection (c), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property described in subsection (b). (b) Legal description of property (1) In general The parcel to be conveyed under subsection (a) consists of approximately 9 acres and improvements located at 400 East Fortieth Avenue in the City that is administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. (2) Survey required As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey, paid for by the City, that is satisfactory to the Archivist. (c) Terms and conditions (1) Consideration (A) In general As consideration for the conveyance of the property under subsection (a), the City shall pay to the Archivist an amount not less than the fair market value of the conveyed property, to be determined as provided in subparagraph (B). (B) Appraisal The fair market value of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined based on an appraisal that— (i) is conducted by a licensed, independent appraiser that is approved by the Archivist and the City; (ii) is based on the highest and best use of the property; (iii) is approved by the Archivist; and (iv) is paid for by the City. (2) Preconveyance entry The Archivist, on terms and conditions the Archivist determines to be appropriate, may authorize the City to enter the property at no charge for preconstruction and construction activities. (3) Additional terms and conditions The Archivist may require additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Archivist considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (d) City defined In this section, the term City May 8, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Directs the Administrator of the General Services Administration, on behalf of the Archivist of the United States, to convey to the City of Anchorage, Alaska, property in such city consisting of approximately nine acres and improvements located at 400 East Fortieth Avenue for not less than fair market value.
Teach Our Teachers Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow an individual to qualify for both teacher loan forgiveness and public service loan forgiveness, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Teach Our Teachers Act 2. Loan forgiveness for teachers (a) Part B Section 428J of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–10 (1) in subsection (b)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 5 3 (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking $5,000 $17,500 (ii) by striking fifth third (B) by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (g)— (A) by inserting or (B) by striking subparagraph (B). (b) Part D Section 460 of the Higher Education of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087j (1) in subsection (b)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 5 3 (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking $5,000 $17,500 (ii) by striking fifth third (B) by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (g)— (A) by inserting or (B) by striking subparagraph (B). 3. Conforming amendments Section 455(m)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(4) (1) by striking 428J, (2) by striking 428L, or 460 , or 428L

Summary: Teach Our Teachers Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify provisions of the teacher loan forgiveness program. Specifically, the legislation reduces from five to three years the period of service a full-time teacher must complete consecutively to be eligible for forgiveness under the Federal Family Education Loan or Direct Loan program. It also increases from $5,000 to $17,500 the amount of available loan forgiveness for an elementary or secondary school teacher in any subject. (Currently, forgiveness up to $17,500 is only available for a full-time secondary school math or science teacher or for a special education teacher.) The bill eliminates the prohibition on counting the same qualifying service for both the teacher and the public service loan forgiveness programs.
Maritime Lien Reform Act

To provide limitations on maritime liens on fishing permits, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Maritime Lien Reform Act 2. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit description (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 313 31310. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit description (a) In general This chapter— (1) does not establish a maritime lien on a permit that— (A) authorizes a person or use of a vessel to engage in fishing; and (B) is issued under State or Federal law; and (2) does not authorize any civil action to enforce a maritime lien on such a permit. (b) Fishing permit described A fishing permit— (1) is governed solely by the State or Federal law under which it was issued; and (2) is not included in the whole of a vessel or as an appurtenance or intangible of a vessel for any purpose. (c) Limitation on statutory construction Nothing in subsections (a) and (b) shall be construed as imposing any limitation upon the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to modify, suspend, revoke, or sanction any Federal fishery permit issued by the Secretary of Commerce or to bring a civil action to enforce such modification, suspension, revocation, or sanction. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 31309 the following: 31310. Limitation on maritime liens on fishing permit and permit description. .

Summary: Maritime Lien Reform Act This bill revises federal shipping laws governing maritime liability to prohibit: (1) maritime liens (liens on vessels) from being imposed on state or federal fishing permits, or (2) civil actions to enforce maritime liens on the permits. A fishing permit is not considered to be part of a vessel, so it does not pass with a vessel upon the vessel's sale or transfer.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review certain whistleblower complaints.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review certain whistleblower complaints. 1. Review of whistleblower complaints (a) In general Chapter 7 section 711 712. Review of whistleblower complaints (a) In general During each calendar quarter, the Secretary shall review each covered whistleblower complaint that is filed during the previous calendar quarter. (b) Delegation The Secretary may only delegate the authority of the Secretary under subsection (a) to review a covered whistleblower complaint, without further delegation, to— (1) the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs; (2) the Under Secretary for Health; (3) the Under Secretary for Benefits; (4) the Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs; (5) an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs; (6) a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or (7) a director of the Veterans Integrated Service Network. (c) Covered whistleblower complaint defined In this section, the term covered whistleblower complaint chapter 12 . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 711 the following new item: 712. Review of whistleblower complaints. .

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to review each covered whistle blower complaint that is filed with the Office of the Special Counsel during the previous calendar quarter.
Wounded Warrior Assistance Act of 2015

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the payment of childcare assistance to certain single parents who are participating in a Department of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wounded Warrior Assistance Act of 2015 2. Childcare assistance for single parents who are participating in a Department of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation program (a) In general Chapter 31 3123. Childcare assistance for single parents (a) In General Pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary to carry out this section, the Secretary shall provide to a veteran participating in a rehabilitation program under this chapter reimbursements for the actual cost of child care provided by a licensed provider to the veteran while the veteran is participating in the rehabilitation program, if the Secretary determines that the veteran— (1) is the sole caretaker of a child; and (2) would not otherwise be able to afford such child care. (b) Amount of assistance The total amount of the reimbursements provided to a veteran under this section may not exceed $1,000 for each month that the veteran is participating in a rehabilitation program under this chapter. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 3123. Childcare assistance for single parents. .

Summary: Wounded Warrior Assistance Act of 2015 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to reimburse up to $1,000 monthly to a veteran participating in a vocational rehabilitation program for the cost of child care provided by a licensed provider if the veteran: (1) is the child's sole caretaker, and (2) would not otherwise be able to afford such child care.
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to extend the period during which a firearms licensee is required to wait for a response from the national instant criminal background check system before being allowed to transfer a firearm to a prospective transferee.

To amend chapter 44 1. Extension of the firearms transfer waiting period Section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii) of title 18 United States Code, is amended by striking 3 14 2. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill amends the federal criminal code to lengthen from 3 to 14 business days the submitted background check completion period that must elapse before a licensed gun dealer is permitted to transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person whose background check remains incomplete.
Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services Act

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women’s Services Act 2. Prohibition of deceptive advertising of abortion services (a) Conduct prohibited Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission shall, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, promulgate rules to prohibit, as an unfair and deceptive act or practice, any person from advertising with the intent to deceptively create the impression that— (1) such person is a provider of abortion services if such person does not provide abortion services; and (2) such person is not a provider of abortion services if such person does provide abortion services. (b) Enforcement A violation of a rule promulgated under subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B) 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. (c) Nonprofit organizations The Federal Trade Commission shall enforce this Act with respect to an organization that is not organized to carry on business for its own profit or that of its members as if such organization were a person over which the Commission has authority pursuant to section 5(a)(2) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2) 3. Definitions For purposes of the rules prescribed under section 2, the following definitions apply: (1) Advertise The term advertise (2) Abortion services The term abortion services (3) Person The term person

Summary: Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services Act Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate rules to prohibit, as an unfair and deceptive act or practice, a person from advertising with the intent to deceptively create the impression that: (1) such person is a provider of abortion services if such person does not provide such services, or (2) such person is not a provider of abortion services if such person does provide such services. Defines "abortion services" as providing surgical and non-surgical procedures to terminate a pregnancy, or providing referrals for such procedures. Sets forth the enforcement authority of the FTC, including with respect to nonprofit organizations.
Airplane KITS Act of 2015

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to initiate a rulemaking with respect to aircraft medical kits, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Airplane Kids In Transit Safety Act of 2015 Airplane KITS Act of 2015 2. Aircraft medical kits Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall initiate a rulemaking to ensure that the medical kits required to be carried in aircraft operated by air carriers contain appropriate medication and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children, including an epinephrine auto-injector.

Summary: Airplane Kids In Transit Safety Act of 2015 or the Airplane KITS Act of 2015 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to initiate a rulemaking to ensure that aircraft medical kits contain appropriate medication and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children, including an epinephrine auto-injector.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage charitable contributions of real property for conservation purposes by Native Corporations.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage charitable contributions of real property for conservation purposes by Native Corporations. 1. Encouragement of contributions of capital gain real property made for conservation purposes by Native Corporations (a) In general Section 170(b)(2) (C) Qualified conservation contributions by certain Native Corporations (i) In general Any qualified conservation contribution (as defined in subsection (h)(1)) which— (I) is made by a Native Corporation, and (II) is a contribution of property which was land conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, shall be allowed to the extent that the aggregate amount of such contributions does not exceed the excess of the taxpayer’s taxable income over the amount of charitable contributions allowable under subparagraph (A). (ii) Carryover If the aggregate amount of contributions described in clause (i) exceeds the limitation of clause (i), such excess shall be treated (in a manner consistent with the rules of subsection (d)(2)) as a charitable contribution to which clause (i) applies in each of the 15 succeeding years in order of time. (iii) Definition For purposes of clause (i), the term Native Corporation (iv) Valid existing rights preserved Nothing in this provision shall be construed to modify the existing property rights validly conveyed to Native Corporations under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 170(b)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (B) applies subparagraphs (B) or (C) apply (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow Alaska Native Corporations an increased tax deduction for donations of conservation easements related to lands conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Permits a 15-year carryover of contribution amounts that exceed annual limitations on the amount of such tax deduction.