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Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2016

To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress a report on the effects on public health of the increased rate of use of synthetic drugs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2016 2. Report on effects on public health of synthetic drug use (a) In general Not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service shall submit to Congress a report on the effects on public health of the increase since January 2010 in the rate of use of synthetic drugs in the United States by individuals who are at least 12 years of age but not more than 18 years of age. (b) Synthetic drug defined For purposes of subsection (a), the term synthetic drug 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.

Summary: Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2016 This bill requires the Surgeon General to report to Congress on the public health effects of the increased use since January 2010 by individuals who are 12 to 18 years old of drugs developed and manufactured to avoid control under the Controlled Substances Act (e.g., synthetic marijuana, also known as "spice," and synthetic amphetamines, also known as "bath salts").
HIRED Act

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to ensure dislocated workers are provided consultation and advice for starting a small business as part the rapid response activities for dislocated workers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Individuals with Reemployment and Entrepreneurial Development Act HIRED Act 2. Small business startup consultation and outreach for dislocated workers Section 3(51) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102(51) (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (F) assistance to dislocated workers through increased outreach about small business opportunities and consultation about starting a small business. . 3. Funding for small business consultation after a plant closing or mass layoff Section 134(a)(2)(A) of such Act is amended by adding at the end the following: (iii) Permissible funding after a plant closure or mass layoff In the case of a permanent closure of or mass layoff at a plant, facility, or enterprise, or a natural or other disaster, that results in mass job dislocation, in order to assist dislocated workers in obtaining reemployment, a State may allocate up to 10 percent of the funds reserved under section 133(a)(2) to provide outreach about small business opportunities and consultation about starting a small business. .

Summary: Helping Individuals with Reemployment and Entrepreneurial Development Act or the HIRED Act This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to include assistance to dislocated workers through increased outreach about small business opportunities and consultation about starting a small business among the rapid response activities to assist such workers in obtaining reemployment which a state, or state-designated entity, provides in the event of a permanent closure or mass layoff at a plant, facility, or enterprise, or a natural or other disaster, resulting in mass job dislocation. A state may in such an event allocate up to 10% of funds reserved by the state governor for statewide rapid response activities to provide outreach about small business opportunities and consultation about starting a small business.
Clean Air and Vehicle Technology Accountability Act of 2016

To amend the Clean Air Act to establish criminal penalties for knowingly bypassing, defeating, or rendering inoperative air pollution control parts or components in motor vehicles, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clean Air and Vehicle Technology Accountability Act of 2016 2. Criminal penalties for knowingly bypassing, defeating, or rendering inoperative air pollution control parts or components in motor vehicles Title II of the Clean Air Act is amended by inserting after section 205 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7524 205A. Criminal penalties Whoever knowingly violates subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 203(a)(3) shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or both. The penalties under the preceding sentence are in addition to any other applicable civil and criminal penalties. .

Summary: Clean Air and Vehicle Technology Accountability Act of 2016 This bill amends the Clean Air Act to establish criminal penalties for any person who: prior to the sale, or knowingly after sale, removes or renders inoperative an air pollution control device installed on or in a motor vehicle or engine; or manufactures, sells, or installs, parts or components that bypass, defeat, or render inoperative air pollution control devices installed on or in a motor vehicle or engine if the person knows or should know that the part or component is being offered for sale or installed for that use.
2016 Tax Day Floods Supplemental Funding Act

Making supplemental appropriations for the Army Corps of Engineers for flood control projects and storm damage reduction projects in areas affected by flooding in the city of Houston, Texas, and for other purposes. That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016: Department of the Army Corps of Engineers-Civil Construction For an additional amount for Construction Provided This Act may be cited as the 2016 Tax Day Floods Supplemental Funding Act

Summary: 2016 Tax Day Floods Supplemental Funding Act This bill makes supplemental appropriations for FY2016 for the Army Corps of Engineers for construction for flood control and storm damage reduction projects in areas affected by flooding in Houston, Texas, that have received a major disaster declaration pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Appropriated funds shall remain available through FY2026 and shall be designated as being for disaster relief under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.
To direct the President to develop and submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes.

To direct the President to develop and submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes. 1. Presidential strategy to combat cybercrime Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to combat cybercrime, which shall include the following: (1) A recommendation for a definition of cybercrime to be used by the Federal Government. (2) A recommendation and a plan for which Federal agency should take the lead role in investigating and combating cybercrime. (3) A review of the strategy on combating cybercrime of each Federal agency engaged in combating cybercrime as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (4) A review of the efforts to combat cybercrime of the governments of other countries, as determined appropriate by the President. (5) A plan for how the Federal Government should work with State governments and with the governments of other countries to combat cybercrime. (6) A description of the threats that cybercrime poses to individuals, businesses, and governments, and recommendations for protecting against such threats.

Summary: This bill directs the President to submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to combat cybercrime, including recommendations for a definition of cybercrime and a federal agency to lead cybercrime investigations.
Small Business Lending Assistance Act of 2016

To amend the Small Business Act to clarify certain guarantee fees for loans repayable in 1 year or less. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Lending Assistance Act of 2016 2. Guarantee fees for loans repayable in 1 year or less (a) Guarantee fees Section 7(a)(18) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(18) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking With respect to each loan guaranteed under this subsection (other than a loan that is repayable in 1 year or less) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), with respect to a loan guaranteed under this subsection (2) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) Exceptions (i) Discretionary guarantee fee With respect to a loan that is repayable in 1 year or less, the Administrator has the discretion to not collect a guarantee fee. (ii) No guarantee fee The Administrator may not collect a guarantee fee in connection with a loan that is— (I) made to a borrower that resides in a county with an annual unemployment rate for the preceding calendar year of at least one percentage point greater than the national annual unemployment rate for the preceding calendar year (as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics); and (II) repayable in 1 year or less. . (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator of the Small Business Administration such sums as would be available to the Administrator but for subparagraph (B) of section 7(a)(18) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(18)

Summary: Small Business Lending Assistance Act of 2016 This bill amends the Small Business Act with respect to guarantee fees for small business loans. The Small Business Administration (SBA) shall have discretion not to collect a guarantee fee for a loan repayable in one year or less. The SBA may not, however, collect a guarantee fee in connection with a loan repayable in one year or less if it is made to a borrower that resides in a county with an annual unemployment rate for the preceding calendar year of at least one percentage point greater than the national annual unemployment rate for that year.
Zika Eradication and Good Government Act of 2016

To enhance Federal response and preparedness with respect to Zika virus. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Zika Eradication and Good Government Act of 2016 2. Additional funding for response and preparedness with respect to Zika virus (a) Authorization In addition to the purposes otherwise provided for Ebola funds made available in the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 ( Public Law 113–235 (b) Ebola funds defined For purposes of this section, the term Ebola funds 3. Sharing of best practices by Federal employees responsible for insect-bourne infectious disease response and preparedness The President shall require all Federal officials and employees responsible for insect-bourne infectious disease response and preparedness, including efforts to eradicate such disease, to cooperate by sharing best practices. 4. Report on Federal response and preparedness with respect to Zika virus Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, not less than every 30 days thereafter until September 30, 2016, and not less than every 180 days thereafter, the President shall submit a report to the Congress on the programs and activities of the Federal Government for Zika virus response and preparedness, including with respect to— (1) the effectiveness of such programs and activities; and (2) the extent to which funds have been obligated and expended pursuant to section 2.

Summary: Zika Eradication and Good Government Act of 2016 This bill authorizes amounts made available to any department or agency for Ebola response and preparedness under the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 to be used for Zika virus response and preparedness. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for Zika virus response and preparedness until such amounts have been fully obligated. The President shall: (1) require all federal officials and employees responsible for insect-bourne infectious disease response and preparedness, including efforts to eradicate such disease, to cooperate by sharing best practices; and (2) report to Congress at specified intervals on the programs and activities of the federal government for Zika virus response and preparedness.
To allow certain property in the town of Louisa, Virginia, to be used for purposes related to compliance with water quality standards, and for other purposes.

To allow certain property in the town of Louisa, Virginia, to be used for purposes related to compliance with water quality standards, and for other purposes. 1. Exemption for water quality use Section 200305(f)(3) of title 54, United States Code, shall not apply to any portion of the land known as the ‘‘Community Park’’ located between Fredericksburg Avenue, Church Avenue, and northeast of School Street in the town of Louisa, Virginia, that is used for activities designed to improve compliance with water quality standards. November 16, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill exempts from land use restrictions under the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) land known as the Community Park in Louisa, Virginia, thus allowing the land to be used for activities designed to improve compliance with water quality standards. Currently, land acquired or developed with assistance from the LWCF must be used for public outdoor recreation use and may not be converted to other uses without the approval of the Department of the Interior.
To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person.

To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person. 1. Nullification of any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person No person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, shall be subject to any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person.

Summary: This bill prohibits subjecting a licensed gun dealer to a reporting requirement based on the geographic location of the gun dealer's business or the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns to the same person.
To reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, and for other purposes.

To reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, and for other purposes. 1. State criminal alien assistance program (a) SCAAP reauthorization Section 241(i)(5)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1231(i)(5)(C) 2011. 2020. (b) SCAAP assistance for States (1) Assistance for states incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with certain crimes Section 241(i)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1231(i)(3)(A) charged with or convicted (2) Assistance for states incarcerating unverified aliens Section 241(i) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1231(i) (A) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (B) in paragraph (7), as redesignated, by striking (5) (6) (C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) In the case of an alien whose immigration status is unable to be verified by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and who would otherwise be an undocumented criminal alien if the alien is unlawfully present in the United States, the Attorney General shall compensate the State or political subdivision of the State for the incarceration of the alien in accordance with paragraph (2). .

Summary: This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) through FY2020. SCAAP provides payments to state, local, and tribal governments to offset the costs of incarcerating certain undocumented criminal aliens. It expands the definition of “undocumented criminal alien” to include an alien who has been charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Justice to reimburse a state, local, or tribal government for costs to incarcerate a criminal alien whose immigration status cannot be verified by the Department of Homeland Security. (Currently, a criminal alien with lawful immigration status does not meet the criteria for SCAAP reimbursement.)
District of Columbia Courts and Public Defender Service Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments Act

To authorize the establishment of a program of voluntary separation incentive payments for nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts and employees of the District of Columbia Public Defender Service. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Courts and Public Defender Service Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments Act 2. Authorization for program of voluntary separation incentive payments for District of Columbia courts (a) In general Chapter 17 11–1726A. Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments The Joint Committee on Judicial Administration may, by regulation, establish a program substantially similar to the program established under subchapter II of chapter 35 courts courts, except that the maximum amount of the payment made under the program to any individual may not exceed the amount referred to in section 3523(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of chapter 17 11–1726A. Voluntary separation incentive payments. . 3. Authorization for program of voluntary separation incentive payments for District of Columbia Public Defender Service Section 305 of the District of Columbia Court Reform and Criminal Procedure Act of 1970 (sec. 2–1605, D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) The Director may establish a program substantially similar to the program established under subchapter II of chapter 35 Service Service, except that the maximum amount of the payment made under the program to any individual may not exceed the amount referred to in section 3523(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code . September 20, 2016 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: District of Columbia Courts and Public Defender Service Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the District of Columbia Code to authorize the Joint Committee on Judicial Administration to establish a voluntary separation incentive payments program for nonjudicial employees of the District courts substantially similar to that for certain federal employees and members of the uniformed services, except that the maximum payment amount to any individual may not exceed $25,000. (Sec. 3) The District of Columbia Court Reform and Criminal Procedure Act of 1970 is amended to authorize the District of Columbia Public Defender Service also to establish such a program for the Service's employees, again limiting the maximum payment amount to any individual to $25,000.
Territorial Tax Parity Act of 2016

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for economic recovery in the possessions of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Territorial Tax Parity Act of 2016 2. Modification to source rules involving possessions (a) Source rules Section 937(b)(2) to the extent such income is attributable to an office or fixed place of business within the United States (determined under the rules of section 864(c)(5)). (b) Source rules for personal property sales Section 865(j)(3) of such Code is amended by adding 932, 931, 933. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.

Summary: Territorial Tax Parity Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the income source rules involving U.S. possessions, including Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Under current law, income is not considered to be possession source income if it is treated as income: (1) from sources within the United States, or (2) effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States. The bill amends this rule to specify that it applies to the extent that the income is attributable to an office or fixed place of business within the United States. The bill also revises the source rules for personal property sales. The Internal Revenue Service may limit the application in the Virgin Islands of requirements for U.S. citizens and resident aliens to pay a tax to a foreign country to be considered a nonresident of the United States for certain personal property sales.
Energy Star Program Integrity Act

To clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Star Program Integrity Act 2. No warranty Section 324A of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6294a (e) No warranty (1) In General Any disclosure relating to participation of a product in the Energy Star program shall not create an express or implied warranty or give rise to any private claims or rights of action under State or Federal law relating to the disqualification of that product from Energy Star if— (A) the product has been certified by a certification body recognized by the Energy Star program; (B) the Administrator has approved corrective measures, including a determination of whether or not consumer compensation is appropriate; and (C) the responsible party has fully complied with all approved corrective measures. (2) Construal Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require the Administrator to modify any procedure or take any other action. .

Summary: Energy Star Program Integrity Act This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the Energy Star program to prohibit a disclosure relating to participation of a product in the program from creating a warranty or giving rise to private claims or rights of action relating to disqualification of the product from Energy Star if: (1) the product has been certified by a certification body recognized by the program, (2) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved corrective measures, and (3) the responsible party has fully complied with all such measures. The bill may not be construed to require the EPA to modify any procedure or take any other action.