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Restore Charitable Contributions of Premium Cigars to the Troops Act of 2016

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the charitable distribution of traditional large and premium cigars to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restore Charitable Contributions of Premium Cigars to the Troops Act of 2016 2. Charitable distribution of traditional large and premium cigars to members of the Armed Forces (a) Charitable distribution Paragraph (rr) of section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 331 (rr) (1) The charitable distribution of tobacco products, other than a charitable distribution of a traditional large and premium cigar to— (A) a member of the Armed Forces; or (B) any nonprofit organization the primary purpose of which is to provide support for members of the Armed Forces or veterans. (2) For purposes of this paragraph, the term traditional large and premium cigar (A) means any roll of tobacco that is wrapped in 100 percent leaf tobacco, bunched with 100 percent tobacco filler, contains no filter, tip or non-tobacco mouthpiece, weighs at least 6 pounds per 1,000 count, and— (i) has a 100 percent leaf tobacco binder and is hand rolled; (ii) has a 100 percent leaf tobacco binder and is made using human hands to lay the leaf tobacco wrapper or binder onto only one machine that bunches, wraps, and caps each individual cigar; or (iii) has a homogenized tobacco leaf binder and is made in the United States using human hands to lay the 100 percent leaf tobacco wrapper onto only one machine that bunches, wraps, and caps each individual cigar; and (B) does not include a cigarette (as such term is defined by section 900(3)) or a little cigar (as such term is defined by section 900(11)). . (b) Free samples (1) In general Section 906 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 387f (g) Charitable distribution to Members of the Armed Forces The Secretary shall not prohibit the charitable distribution of a traditional large and premium cigar to a member of the Armed Forces or a nonprofit organization the primary purpose of which is to provide support for members of the Armed Forces or veterans, as described in section 301(rr), on the basis of such distribution being treated as a free sample. . (2) Revisions to regulations The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise such regulations as may be necessary to implement section 906(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as added by paragraph (1), including by revising the regulations described in section 102(a) of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act ( 21 U.S.C. 387a–1(a)

Summary: Restore Charitable Contributions of Premium Cigars to the Troops Act of 2016 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow charitable donations, including free samples, of traditional large and premium cigars to be given to members of the military or nonprofits supporting members of the military. Currently, free samples and charitable donations of tobacco products are banned.
Federal Aviation Administration Veteran Transition Improvement Act of 2016

To include disabled veteran leave in the personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Aviation Administration Veteran Transition Improvement Act of 2016 2. Inclusion of disabled veteran leave in Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system (a) In general Section 40122(g)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ; and (2) in subparagraph (I)(iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (J) subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, section 6329, relating to disabled veteran leave. . (b) Certification of leave Section 40122(g) of such title is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) Certification of disabled veteran leave In order to verify that leave credited to an employee pursuant to paragraph (2)(J) is used for treating a service-connected disability, that employee shall, notwithstanding section 6329(c) of title 5, submit to the Assistant Administrator for Human Resource Management of the Federal Aviation Administration certification, in such form and manner as the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may prescribe, that the employee used that leave for purposes of being furnished treatment for that disability by a health care provider. . (c) Application The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to any employee of the Federal Aviation Administration hired on or after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Policies and procedures Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall prescribe policies and procedures to carry out the amendments made by this section that are comparable, to the maximum extent practicable, to the regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management under section 6329 of title 5, United States Code. September 20, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Federal Aviation Administration Veteran Transition Improvement Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill applies federal civil service requirements to leave used by disabled armed forces veterans in the personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). To verify that leave credited to such an employee is used for treating a service-connected disability, the employee shall certify to FAA Human Resource Management that the employee used that leave for purposes of being furnished treatment for that disability by a health care provider.
Consumer Healthcare Insurance Transparency Act of 2016

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to make publicly available, through 2021, the amount of premium rate increases of health insurance plans in advance of such increases taking effect, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the The Consumer Healthcare Insurance Transparency Act of 2016 2. Making publicly available through 2021 premium rate increases for health insurance plans in advance Section 2709 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–9 (c) Advanced public disclosure of premium amounts through 2021 (1) Report For 2017 through 2021, not later than the date specified in paragraph (4), the Secretary shall publish on the Internet website of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to health insurance coverage described in such paragraph that is offered for such year. (2) Information described The information described in this paragraph is, with respect to group or individual health insurance coverage that a group health plan or health insurance issuer offers to a small employer or an individual for a year, such information as the Secretary may have obtained by the date specified in paragraph (4) regarding any changes in the premium rates available under such coverage for such year (as compared to the prior year). (3) No new authority to require information Nothing in this subsection may be construed to provide the Secretary with new authority to require a group health plan or health insurance issuer to submit information to the Secretary. (4) Date specified The date specified in this paragraph, with respect to a year, is November 1 of the prior year. .

Summary: The Consumer Healthcare Insurance Transparency Act of 2016 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to publish information on changes in group health plan and health insurance premiums for the next year for small employers and individuals. The information must be published by November 1 of each year.
To provide a Federal share for disaster assistance provided to the State of Louisiana in connection with flooding events occurring during 2016, and for other purposes.

To provide a Federal share for disaster assistance provided to the State of Louisiana in connection with flooding events occurring during 2016, and for other purposes. 1. Federal share of disaster assistance (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including any agreement, the Federal share of major disaster assistance, including direct Federal assistance, provided to the State of Louisiana under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (1) 90 percent of the eligible costs under section 406 of that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172 (2) 100 percent of the eligible costs under sections 403 and 407 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b and 5173). (b) Applicability The Federal share provided by subsection (a) shall apply to disaster assistance provided before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill sets the federal share of major disaster assistance provided to Louisiana under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in connection with flooding events occurring during 2016 at: (1) 90% of the eligible costs for the repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged public facilities; and (2) 100% of the eligible costs for assistance essential to meeting immediate threats to life and property and for debris removal.
Campus Gun Policy Transparency Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose their concealed carry or open carry policies with respect to firearms, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Campus Gun Policy Transparency Act 2. Clery Act Section 485(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1092(f) (1) in subparagraph (F)— (A) in clause (ii), by striking and (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (iv) of the crimes described in subclauses (I) through (IX) of clause (i), in which a firearm (as defined in section 921(a)(3) of title 18, United States Code) was present at the scene of the crime. . (2) by adding at the end the following: (K) A statement of current concealed carry or open carry policies with respect to firearms (as defined in section 921(a)(3) of title 18, United States Code). . 3. Program participation agreements Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) (30) The institution will disclose its concealed carry or open carry policies with respect to firearms (as defined in section 921(a)(3) of title 18, United States Code)— (A) in a prominent place on its website; and (B) on any promotional materials for attracting or informing prospective students about the institution. . 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect with respect to the annual security report under section 485(f)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(1)

Summary: Campus Gun Policy Transparency Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify campus security reporting requirements for an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs. Currently, an IHE must annually report certain crime statistics in the following categories: (1) criminal offenses; (2) criminal offenses motivated by bias (i.e., hate crimes); (3) domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; and (4) arrests and referrals for disciplinary action. This bill expands the categories of reportable crime statistics to also include criminal offenses in which a firearm was present at the scene of the crime. Additionally, it requires an IHE to include, in its annual security report provided to students and employees, a statement of its current policy on concealed carry or open carry of firearms. An IHE must also disclose that policy on its website and in promotional materials.
To amend chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, to improve access to motor vehicle information, and for other purposes.

To amend chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, to improve access to motor vehicle information, and for other purposes. 1. Improved access to motor vehicle information (a) Amendment Subchapter II of chapter 301 section 30117 30117A. Motor vehicle information made available to owners and potential purchasers (a) Motor vehicle information The Secretary of Transportation may require that each manufacturer of a motor vehicle provide the following information, with regard to a specific vehicle identification number: (1) Each original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part name included within such vehicle, a description of each such part, each part number (including any superceded and successor OEM part number), any other part identification number and distinguishing marking of each such part, and the software of each such part (if applicable). (2) Build sheet information. (3) Additional information as determined by the Secretary. (b) Information made available to owners and potential purchasers (1) Website access Each manufacturer of a motor vehicle shall provide access to the information described under subsection (a), in a standardized format, through a website to the owner of the motor vehicle and any potential purchaser of the motor vehicle (and to any designated agent of any such owner or potential purchaser). The website shall also be searchable electronically with batch access to the information described under subsection (a), in a standardized format. (2) Compliance The Secretary shall determine and ensure compliance with this paragraph. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment The table of chapters for chapter 301 section 30117 30117A. Motor vehicle information made available to purchaser. . (c) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect with regard to any motor vehicle sold on or after November 1, 2000. (d) Effective date This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill allows the Department of Transportation (DOT) to require that each motor vehicle manufacturer provide the following information, with regard to a specific vehicle identification number: each original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part name included within the vehicle, including a description, number (including any superceded and successor OEM part number), any other part identification number and distinguishing marking, and software of each part; build sheet information; and additional information as determined by DOT. Each motor vehicle manufacturer shall provide access to such information on a website to the motor vehicle owner and any potential purchaser of the motor vehicle.
Small Business Investment Opportunity Act of 2016

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount of leverage made available to small business investment companies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Investment Opportunity Act of 2016 2. Individual sbic leverage limit increase Section 303(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 682(b)(2)(A)(ii) $150,000,000 $170,000,000

Summary: Small Business Investment Opportunity Act of 2016 This bill amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the maximum amount of outstanding leverage (i.e., borrowing power) made available to any licensed small business investment company (SBIC) from $150 million to $170 million.
Investing in Main Street Act of 2016

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that certain banks and savings associations may invest in small business investment companies, subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investing in Main Street Act of 2016 2. Investment in small business investment companies Section 302(b) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 ( 15 U.S.C. 682(b) (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the period the following: or, subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency, 15 percent of such capital and surplus (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the period the following: or, subject to the approval of the appropriate Federal banking agency, 15 percent of such capital and surplus (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) Appropriate Federal banking agency defined For purposes of this subsection, the term appropriate Federal banking agency .

Summary: Investing in Main Street Act of 2016 This bill amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase from 5% to 15% of its capital and surplus, the amount a national bank, a member bank of the Federal Reserve System, a nonmember insured bank (to the extent permitted under applicable state law), or a federal savings association may invest in one or more small business investment companies (SBICs), or in any entity established to invest solely in SBICs. The increase is subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency.
Shame Act of 2016

To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit sentencing judges in child sex trafficking cases to order the Attorney General to publicize the name and photograph of the convicted defendants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shame Act of 2016 2. Publication of information pertaining to persons convicted in connection with child sex trafficking Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) The court may order the Attorney General to publish publicly the name and photograph of any person convicted under this section. .

Summary: Shame Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow courts to order the Department of Justice to publish the name and photograph of persons convicted of certain sex trafficking activities that affect interstate or foreign commerce.
Agriculture Conservation Stamp Act

To provide for the issuance of a semipostal to support Department of Agriculture conservation programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agriculture Conservation Stamp Act 2. Department of Agriculture conservation programs semipostal (a) In general The United States Postal Service shall, for a 4-year period beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, issue a semipostal to benefit certain conservation programs authorized by the Department of Agriculture. (b) Requirements and authorities The issuance of such semipostal and the disposition of the amounts becoming available from the issuance of such semipostal shall be governed by section 416 of title 39, United States Code, except that the Department of Agriculture shall be the sole agency to which any amounts becoming available from the sale of such semipostal may be transferred under section 416(d)(1) of such title. The Department shall use the amounts so transferred exclusively for programs authorized under title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3801 et seq. (c) Definition of semipostal In this section, the term semipostal

Summary: Agriculture Conservation Stamp Act This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to issue for a four-year period a semipostal to benefit certain Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs. (A semipostal is a postage stamp that is issued and sold by the USPS at a premium, in order to help provide funding for a cause that the USPS considers to be in the national public interest and appropriate.) USDA is the sole agency to which the USPS may transfer funds received from the sale of the semipostal. USDA must use the transferred funds exclusively for programs authorized under title XII (Conservation) of the Food Security Act of 1985.
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide to the appropriate committees of Congress advance notice of certain announcements, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide to the appropriate committees of Congress advance notice of certain announcements, and for other purposes. 1. Congressional notification requirements (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b) or as expressly provided in another provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress notice of an announcement concerning a covered project at least 3 full business days before the announcement is made by the Department of Transportation. (b) Emergency program With respect to an allocation of funds under section 125 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate notice of the allocation— (1) at least 3 full business days before the issuance of the allocation; or (2) concurrently with the issuance of the allocation, if the allocation is made using the quick release process of the Department (or any successor process). 2. Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Appropriate committees of Congress The term appropriate committees of Congress (A) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Environment and Public Works, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (2) Covered project The term covered project (3) Department of Transportation The term Department of Transportation September 19, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to give Congress three full business days' prior notice of any announcement of competitive DOT projects receiving a discretionary grant award, letter of intent, loan, loan guarantee, or line of credit of $750,000 or more. DOT shall also give Congress notice of emergency program fund allocations for the repair of highways and roads damaged as a result of a disaster: three full business days before issuance of the allocation; or concurrently with the allocation, if it is made using DOT's quick release (or any successor) process.
Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act 2. Treatment of veterans who participated in cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by Department of Veterans Affairs Section 1112(c)(3)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (v) Cleanup of Enewetak Atoll during the period beginning on January 1, 1977, and ending on December 31, 1980. .

Summary: Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980, as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers.