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Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016

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 2016 2. Prescribed burn approval (a) Definitions In this section: (1) National fire danger rating system The term national fire danger rating system (2) Prescribed burn The term prescribed burn (b) Limitations on prescribed burns (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), 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, the national fire danger rating system indicates an extreme fire danger level. (2) Exception The head of a Federal agency may authorize a prescribed burn under a condition described in paragraph (1) if the head of the Federal agency coordinates with the applicable State government and local fire officials. (3) Liability (A) In general If the head of a Federal agency authorizes a prescribed burn, the United States shall be liable for any damage to private property caused by the prescribed burn, notwithstanding chapter 171 Federal Tort Claims Act (B) Damages If the United States is determined to be liable for damages under subparagraph (A), the United States shall pay the damages within 120 days of receipt of a substantiated claim. (4) Report At the end of each fiscal year, the Chief of the Forest Service shall submit to Congress a report describing— (A) the number and locations of prescribed burns during that fiscal year; and (B) each prescribed burn during that fiscal year that was authorized by the head of a Federal agency pursuant to paragraph (2).

Summary: Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016 This bill prohibits federal agencies from authorizing a prescribed burn (i.e., a planned fire intentionally ignited) on federal land if, for the county or contiguous county in which such land is located, the national fire danger rating system is indicating an extreme fire danger level. Nonetheless, a federal agency may authorize a prescribed burn under such a condition if it coordinates with the applicable state government and local fire officials. If a federal agency authorizes a prescribed burn, the United States shall be liable for any damages to private properties caused by the burn. If the United States is liable for any such damages, it shall pay them within 120 days of receipt of a substantiated claim.
Flood Prevention Act of 2016

To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Prevention Act of 2016 2. Eligibility of District of Columbia for Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 Section 304(4) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 1453(4) the District of Columbia, the term also includes

Summary: Flood Prevention Act of 2016 This bill amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to make the District of Columbia eligible to receive federal coastal zone management funding, including flood mitigation and prevention funds.
Adding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act

To expand the tropical disease product priority review voucher program to encourage treatments for the Middle East respiratory syndrome. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Adding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act 2. Expanding tropical disease product priority review voucher program to encourage treatments for Middle East respiratory syndrome Section 524(a)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360n(a)(3) (1) by redesignating subparagraph (S) as subparagraph (T); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (R) the following: (S) Middle East respiratory syndrome. .

Summary: Adding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add Middle East respiratory syndrome to the list of tropical diseases under the priority review voucher program, which awards a voucher to the sponsor of a new drug or biological product that is approved to prevent or treat a tropical disease. (A voucher entitles the holder to have a future new drug or biological product application acted upon by the Food and Drug Administration within six months.)
Classified Information Protection Act of 2016

To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify certain required mens rea elements for offenses pertaining to the handling of sensitive information by government officials, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Classified Information Protection Act of 2016 2. Clarification of certain mens rea elements (a) Gathering, transmitting or losing defense information Section 793 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) In a prosecution under subsection (f), the Government need not prove that the defendant intended to cause harm to the United States. . (b) Unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material Section 1924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) In a prosecution under subsection (a), the Government need not prove that the defendant intended to cause harm to the United States. .

Summary: Classified Information Protection Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to specify that the government need not prove intent to harm the United States when prosecuting a: (1) person entrusted with national defense information who permits the loss or removal of such information through gross negligence; or (2) government employee, contractor, or consultant who commits unauthorized removal and retention of classified material.
Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2016

To extend the civil statute of limitations for victims of Federal sex offenses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2016 2. Extension of statute of limitations for civil remedy for personal injuries Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in section 1595(c)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking the later of (B) in paragraph (1) by striking after the cause of action arose; or after the date upon which the plaintiff discovers the later of— (A) the violation that forms the basis for the claim; or (B) the injury that forms the basis for the claim; or ; and (2) in section 2255(b), by striking filed within 10 years filed— (1) not later than 10 years after the date upon which the plaintiff discovers the later of— (A) the violation that forms the basis for the claim; or (B) the injury that forms the basis for the claim; or (2) in the case of a person under a legal disability, not later than 10 years after the disability ends. .

Summary: Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise the statute of limitations for a victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sexual offense to file a civil action to recover damages. Under current law, the statute of limitations is 10 years from the date the cause of action arose. This bill sets a 10-year statute of limitations from the date the victim discovers the offense or injury. Additionally, it extends the statute of limitations for a minor victim of a federal sex offense to file a civil action to 10 years (currently 3 years) from the date such individual reaches age 18.
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act

To designate the Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act 2. Findings; Sense of Congress (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Veterans Memorial and Museum is a civic landmark and cultural institution being built in Columbus, Ohio, to honor, connect, inspire and educate all Americans about the service and sacrifice of more than 40,000,000 veterans, over half of whom are living today, and 1,100,000 fallen who have bravely defended the freedoms enjoyed by all citizens of the United States of America. (2) The Veterans Memorial and Museum is the only public museum of its kind that exists for the exclusive purpose of interpreting the collective experiences of veterans of the United States of America across all eras, conflicts, and branches of the military. (3) The Veterans Memorial and Museum would attract and educate a diverse group of audiences from across the country through its visitor-centered, interactive, and participatory exhibits. (4) The Veterans Memorial and Museum would work to help bridge the military-civilian gap that has increasingly isolated veterans and their families and often made the journey from civilian to soldier back to civilian more difficult to navigate. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Veterans Memorial and Museum will preserve the stories and legacy of service so that visitors can conduct a critical evaluation of the history and evolution of our country as seen through the lens of the military experience; (2) the Veterans Memorial and Museum will inspire civilians to serve their communities and country as active and engaged citizens; (3) the Veterans Memorial and Museum will be a beacon for all veterans, veteran families, and civilians of this country to ensure that the sacrifices of America’s service men and women are a guarantee to posterity; (4) the State of Ohio, Franklin County, and many more private individuals, foundations, and corporations have contributed millions of dollars to design and construct this national destination, which broke ground in December 2015; and (5) it is fitting and proper to refer to the Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum 3. Designation of National Veterans Memorial and Museum (a) Designation The Veterans Memorial and Museum is hereby designated as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (b) Veterans Memorial and Museum defined In this section, the term Veterans Memorial and Museum

Summary: National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act This bill designates the Veterans Memorial and Museum currently being constructed in Columbus, Ohio, as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
HOT CARS Act of 2016

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring all new passenger motor vehicles to be equipped with a child safety alert system, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats Act HOT CARS Act of 2016 2. Child safety alert system rulemaking (a) Rule required Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule requiring all new passenger motor vehicles be equipped with technology to provide an alert that a child or unattended passenger remains in a rear seating position after the vehicle motor is deactivated. (b) Effective date of rule The regulation issued by the Secretary under this section shall take effect 1 year after the date of the publication of the final rule. (c) Report to congress Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives on the feasibility of retrofitting existing passenger motor vehicles with technology to provide an alert that a child or unattended passenger remains in a rear seating position after the vehicle motor is deactivated. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Alert The term alert (2) Passenger motor vehicle The term passenger motor vehicle (3) Rear seating position The term rear seating position (4) Secretary The term Secretary

Summary: Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats Act or the HOT CARS Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule to require all new passenger motor vehicles be equipped with technology to alert (auditory or visual signal [or both]) that a child or unattended passenger remains in a rear seating position after the vehicle motor is deactivated. DOT shall issue a report to Congress on the feasibility of retrofitting existing passenger motor vehicles with such technology.
To nullify certain proposed regulations relating to restrictions on liquidation of an interest with respect to estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes.

To nullify certain proposed regulations relating to restrictions on liquidation of an interest with respect to estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. 1. Nullification of certain proposed regulations relating to restrictions on liquidation of an interest with respect to estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes Regulations proposed for purposes of section 2704

Summary: This bill prohibits proposed Internal Revenue Service regulations published on August 4, 2016, relating to restrictions on liquidation of an interest with respect to estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and any substantially similar regulations, from taking effect.
To limit the amount authorized to be appropriated to carry out chapter 2 of title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act, relating to refugee resettlement.

To limit the amount authorized to be appropriated to carry out chapter 2 of title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act, relating to refugee resettlement. 1. Authorization of appropriations Section 414(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1524(a) (a) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter $1,192,000,000 for fiscal year 2017 and each subsequent fiscal year. .

Summary: This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize a specified amount of appropriations for FY2017 and each subsequent fiscal year for refugee resettlement activities.
Taiwan Travel Act

To encourage visits between the United States and Taiwan at all levels, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan Travel Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Taiwan Relations Act ( 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq. (2) The Taiwan Relations Act declares that peace and stability in the Western Pacific area are in the political, security, and economic interests of the United States and are matters of international concern. (3) The United States considers any effort to determine the future of Taiwan by other than peaceful means, including by boycotts or embargoes, a threat to the peace and security of the Western Pacific and of grave concern to the United States. (4) Taiwan has succeeded in a momentous transition to democracy beginning in the late 1980s and has been a beacon of democratic practices in Asia, and Taiwan’s democratic achievements inspire many countries and people in the region. (5) Through the Taiwan Relations Act, the United States treats Taiwan as a sovereign, independent country. (6) Visits to a country by United States cabinet members and other high-ranking officials are an indicator of the breadth and depth of ties between the United States and such country. (7) Since the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act, relations between the United States and Taiwan have suffered from a lack of communication due to the self-imposed restrictions that the United States maintains on high-level visits with Taiwan. 3. Sense of Congress; statement of policy (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the United States should encourage visits between the United States and Taiwan at all levels. (b) Statement of policy It should be the policy of the United States— (1) to allow high-level officials of Taiwan to enter the United States, under conditions which demonstrate appropriate respect for the dignity of such officials, and to meet with officials of the United States, including officials from the Department of State and the Department of Defense; and (2) to permit the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, and any other instrumentality established by Taiwan, to conduct official business in the United States, including activities which involve participation by Members of Congress, officials of Federal, State, or local governments of the United States, or any high-level official of Taiwan.

Summary: Taiwan Travel Act This bill states that it should be U.S. policy to permit: (1) high-level Taiwanese officials to enter the United States under respectful conditions and to meet with U.S. officials, including officials from the Department of State and the Department of Defense; and (2) the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, and any other instrumentality established by Taiwan, to conduct official business in the United States.
HBCU Investment Expansion Act

To amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption and payments from taxation for 501(c)(3) bonds issued on behalf of a historically Black college or university. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HBCU Investment Expansion Act 2. Tax exemption for HBCU bonds The Securities Act of 1933 ( 15 U.S.C. 77aa et seq. 29. Tax exemption for HBCU bonds (a) In general A qualified 501(c)(3) bond (as defined in section 145 HBCU Investment Expansion Act (b) Historically Black college or university defined For purposes of this section, the term historically Black college or university 20 U.S.C. 1061(2) . 3. Credit with respect to 501(c)(3) (a) In general Subchapter B of chapter 65 6433. Credit with respect to 501(c)(3) (a) In general In the case of a qualified bond issued after the date of the enactment of the HBCU Investment Expansion Act (b) Payment of credit The Secretary shall pay (as soon as practicable after the return of income tax for a taxable year is filed with the qualified jurisdiction by the recipient of such interest payment under such bond) an amount equal to the total amount of interest paid under such bond during the taxable year. (c) Definitions For purposes of this section— (1) Qualified bond The term qualified bond (2) Historically Black college or university The term historically Black college or university 20 U.S.C. 1061(2) (3) Jurisdiction specified A jurisdiction is specified in this paragraph if the jurisdiction is— (A) a State, territory, or possession of the United States, (B) a political jurisdiction of a State, territory, or possession of the United States, or (C) the District of Columbia. (d) Application of arbitrage rules For purposes of section 148, the yield on a qualified bond shall be reduced by the credit allowed under this section. (e) Regulations The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary to carry out this section. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking or 6431, 6431, or 6433, (2) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) and 6431 6431, and 6433 (3) The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 65 Sec. 6433. Credit with respect to 501(c)(3) bonds issued on behalf of historically Black colleges and universities. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to bonds issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: HBCU Investment Expansion Act This bill amends the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt qualified 501(c)(3) bonds issued after the enactment of this bill on behalf of a historically black college or university from state and local taxes. The bill also amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for jurisdictions that forgo taxes with respect to the interest payments under such a bond. The credit is equal to the total amount of interest paid on such a bond during the taxable year. The Department of the Treasury must pay the credit to the qualifying jurisdiction as soon as practicable after the recipient of the interest payments files a tax return with the jurisdiction.
Protection from Insurance Exchange Monopolies Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption to the individual mandate to maintain health coverage for individuals residing in counties with fewer than 2 health insurance issuers offering plans on an Exchange. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protection from Insurance Exchange Monopolies Act 2. Modifications to exemption from requirement to maintain health coverage (a) Exemption for individuals in areas with fewer than 2 issuers offering plans on an Exchange Section 5000A(e) (6) Individuals in areas with fewer than 2 issuers offering plans on an Exchange (A) In general Any applicable individual for any period during a calendar year if there are fewer than 2 health insurance issuers offering qualified health plans on an Exchange for such period in the county in which the applicable individual resides. (B) Aggregation rules For purposes of subparagraph (A), all health insurance issuers treated as a single employer under subsection (a) or (b) of section 52, or subsection (m) or (o) of section 414, shall be treated as a single health insurance issuer. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Protection from Insurance Exchange Monopolies Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the requirement to maintain minimum essential health coverage any individual residing in a county with fewer than two health insurance issuers offering qualified health plans on an exchange.