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Child and Dependent Care FSA Enhancement Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child and Dependent Care FSA Enhancement Act 2. Increase in exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 129(a)(2) $5,000 ($2,500 $7,500 (half such dollar amount (b) Inflation adjustment Paragraph (2) of section 129(a) of such Code is amended by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D) and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) Inflation adjustment In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2016, the $7,500 amount in subparagraph (A) shall be increased by an amount equal to— (i) such dollar amount, multiplied by (ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2015 calendar year 1992 Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. . (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Child and Dependent Care FSA Enhancement Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase to $7,500 the amount of employer-provided dependent care assistance that an employee may exclude from gross income. Allows an annual inflation adjustment to such increased amount after 2016.
Provider Payment Sunshine Act

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require applicable manufacturers to include information regarding payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in transparency reports submitted under section 1128G of such Act. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Provider Payment Sunshine Act 2. Inclusion of information regarding payments to advance practice nurses in transparency reports (a) In general Section 1128G(e)(6) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h(e)(6)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following new clauses: (iii) A physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as such terms are defined in section 1861(aa)(5)). (iv) A certified registered nurse anesthetist (as defined in section 1861(bb)(2)). (v) A certified nurse-midwife (as defined in section 1861(gg)(2)). ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting , physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse anesthetist, or certified nurse-midwife physician (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to information required to be submitted under section 1128G of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h

Summary: Provider Payment Sunshine Act This bill amends title XI (General Provisions) of the Social Security Act to expand reporting requirements related to the transparency of physician ownership or investment interests. Under current law, a manufacturer of drugs, devices, or medical supplies that are covered under Medicaid or Medicare must regularly report on any payment or transfer of value by the manufacturer to a “covered recipient,” defined as either a physician who is not an employee of the manufacturer or a teaching hospital. The bill expands the definition of “covered recipient” to also include any of the following practitioners who is not an employee of the manufacturer: (1) a physician assistant, (2) a nurse practitioner, (3) a clinical nurse specialist, (4) certified registered nurse anesthetist, or (5) a certified nurse-midwife.
Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act of 2015 2. Repeal of percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (a) In general Section 613(a) (other than hardrock mines located on lands subject to the general mining laws or on land patented under the general mining laws) In the case of the mines (b) General mining laws defined Section 613 (f) General mining laws For purposes of subsection (a), the term general mining laws . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act of 2015 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow the percentage depletion allowance for hardrock mines located on land currently subject to the general mining laws, or on land patented under such laws.
West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2015

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2015 2. Prohibition of oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337 (q) Prohibition of Oil and Gas Leasing in Certain Areas of the Outer Continental Shelf Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other law, the Secretary of the Interior shall not issue a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of the State of California, Oregon, or Washington. .

Summary: West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2015 This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Department of the Interior from issuing a lease for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any area of the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, or Washington.
Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for launching drones that interfere with fighting fires affecting Federal property or responding to disasters affecting interstate or foreign commerce, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015 2. Launching drones that interfere with fighting fires affecting Federal property or responding to disasters affecting interstate or foreign commerce (a) In general Chapter 65 1370. Launching drones that interfere with fighting fires affecting Federal property or responding to disasters affecting interstate or foreign commerce (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered disaster (2) the term covered fire (b) Offense Whoever knowingly launches a drone for recreational purposes in a place near a covered fire or covered disaster, and is reckless as to whether that drone will interfere with fighting the fire or responding to the disaster, if the drone does interfere with that firefighting or disaster response, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. (c) Agricultural use of drones not affected For purposes of subsection (b), the term recreational purposes . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 65 1370. Launching drones that interfere with fighting fires affecting Federal property or responding to disasters affecting interstate or foreign commerce. .

Summary: Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly launch a drone for recreational purposes that recklessly interferes with disaster response or firefighting efforts. The legislation does not affect the use of drones launched for agricultural purposes. Violators are subject to a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.
SAFE DRONE Act of 2015

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safety for Airports and Firefighters by Ensuring Drones Refrain from Obstructing Necessary Equipment Act of 2015 SAFE DRONE Act of 2015 2. Criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations (a) In general Chapter 2 40A. Operating drones in certain locations (a) Offense Whoever knowingly operates a drone in a restricted area shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply to operations conducted for purposes of firefighting or emergency response by a Federal, State, or local unit of government (including any individual conducting such operations pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into with the unit). (c) Definitions In this section— (1) the term drone unmanned aircraft 49 U.S.C. 40101 (2) the terms large hub airport medium hub airport small hub airport (3) the term restricted area (A) within a 2-mile radius of a small hub airport, medium hub airport, or large hub airport; (B) within 2 miles of the outermost perimeter of an ongoing firefighting operation involving the Department of Agriculture or the Department of the Interior; or (C) in an area that is subject to a temporary flight restriction issued by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 2 40A. Operating drones in certain locations. .

Summary: Safety for Airports and Firefighters by Ensuring Drones Refrain from Obstructing Necessary Equipment Act of 2015 or the SAFE DRONE Act of 2015 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly operate a drone in a restricted area. A "restricted area" is an area that is: within a two-mile radius of a hub airport or an ongoing firefighting operation, or subject to a temporary flight restriction issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. The prohibition does not apply to government operations in response to a fire or emergency. Violators are subject to fines, up to one year in prison, or both.
PTC Elimination Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PTC Elimination Act 2. Repeal of credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (a) Repeal of credit (1) In general Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 (2) Conforming amendments (A) Section 38 of such Code is amended— (i) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (8), and (ii) in subsection (c)(4)(B), by striking clause (iii). (B) Section 45J of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) References to section 45 Any reference in this section to any provision of section 45 shall be treated as a reference to such provision as in effect immediately before its repeal. . (C) Section 45K(g)(2) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (E). (D) Section 48 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) References to section 45 Any reference in this section to any provision of section 45 shall be treated as a reference to such provision as in effect immediately before its repeal. . (E) Section 54(d)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting (as in effect immediately before its repeal) section 45(d) (F) Section 54C(d)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting (as in effect immediately before its repeal) section 45(d) (G) Section 54D(f)(1)(A)(iv) of such Code is amended by inserting (as in effect immediately before its repeal) section 45(d) (H) Section 55(c)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 45(e)(11)(C), (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to electricity, and refined coal, produced and sold after December 31, 2026. (b) Sense of Congress regarding further extension It is the sense of the Congress that the credit under section 45

Summary: PTC Elimination Act This bill repeals the tax credit for producing electricity from renewable resources (e.g., wind, biomass, trash, geothermal or solar energy facilities). The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that such credit should be allowed to expire and should not be extended.
Women's Public Health and Safety Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for greater State flexibility with respect to excluding providers who are involved in abortions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act 2. Increasing State flexibility in determining participation of providers who perform, or participate in the performance of, abortions Section 1902 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a (1) in subsection (a)(23), by striking subsection (g) subsection (g), subsection (ll), (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (ll) Rules with respect to determination of participation of providers who perform, or participate in the performance of, abortions (1) In general Beginning October 1, 2015, subject to paragraph (2), for purposes of this title, a State, at its option, may establish criteria with respect to the participation under the State plan (or under a waiver of the plan) of an institution, agency, entity, or person who performs, or participates in the performance of, abortions. (2) Exception Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an abortion— (A) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (B) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. (3) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the terms institution agency entity .

Summary: Women's Public Health and Safety Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow a state to exclude from participation in the state's Medicaid program a provider that performs an abortion, unless: (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or (2) the woman suffers from a physical issue that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. (Under current law, a state plan for medical assistance must provide that any individual eligible for medical assistance may obtain required services from any provider qualified to perform them.)
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. 1. Permanent authorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Section 200302 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking During the period ending September 30, 2015, there There (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking through September 30, 2015 October 19, 2015 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to make permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that mental health screenings and assessments are provided to children and youth upon entry into foster care. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act 2. Timely mental health screenings and assessments for children and youth upon entry into foster care (a) State plan requirement Section 422(b)(15)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 622(b)(15)(A) (1) in clause (i), by inserting and that require that an initial mental health screening of any child in foster care be completed not later than 30 days after the date the child enters into foster care and, in the case of any child in foster care for whom a mental health issue is identified in such initial screening, that a comprehensive assessment of the mental health of the child be completed not later than 60 days after the date the child enters into foster care (2) in clause (ii), by striking screenings such screenings and assessments (b) Technical amendment Section 422(b)(15)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 622(b)(15)(A) provides provide (c) Effective date (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2016. (2) Delay permitted if state legislation required In the case of a State plan approved under part B of title IV of the Social Security Act which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) in order for the plan to meet the additional requirements imposed by this section, the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such part solely on the basis of the failure of the plan to meet such additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this section. For purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year of such session shall be deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature.

Summary: Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act This bill amends part B (Child and Family Services) of title IV of the Social Security Act with respect to state plans for the ongoing oversight and coordination of health care services for children in a foster care placement. An initial mental health screening of any child in foster care must be completed within 30 days after the child enters into foster care. In the case of any child for whom a mental health issue is identified in such initial screening, a comprehensive assessment of the child's mental health must be completed within 60 days after the child's entry into foster care.
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to extend the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to extend the Land and Water Conservation Fund. 1. Extension of land and water conservation fund Section 200302 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking September 30, 2015 December 11, 2015 (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking “September 30, 2015” and inserting December 11, 2015 October 19, 2015 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: This bill extends the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund through December 11, 2015.
Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2015 2. Improved access to mental health services under the Medicare program (a) Access to clinical social workers Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii) 75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L) 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 (b) Access to clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (1) In general Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii) clinical social worker services, qualified psychologist services, (2) Conforming amendment Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation (c) Access to the complete set of clinical social worker services Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2) for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services (including health behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2015, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96155 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2016.

Summary: Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) increase the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services, (2) exclude clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare, and (3) alter the definition of "clinical social worker services" as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, "clinical social worker services": (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.
Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Equity Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Equity Act 2. Role of podiatrists in Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Inclusion as physician (1) In general Subchapter I of chapter 74 7413. Treatment of podiatrists For purposes of this chapter, the term physician . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 74 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7412 the following new item: 7413. Treatment of podiatrists. . (3) Conforming amendment Section 7401(1) of such title is amended by striking Physicians, dentists, podiatrists, Physicians, dentists, (b) Qualifications Section 7402(b) of such title is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking or of doctor of osteopathy , doctor of osteopathy, or doctor of podiatric medicine (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting podiatry, surgery, (2) by striking paragraph (5); and (3) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (14) as paragraphs (5) through (13), respectively. (c) Period of appointment Section 7403(a)(2) of such title is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (C); and (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (H) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively. (d) Modification of pay grade (1) Grade The list in section 7404(b) of such title is amended by striking PODIATRIST, CHIROPRACTOR, CHIROPRACTOR (2) Application The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to any pay period of the Department of Veterans Affairs beginning on or after the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Contracts for scarce services Section 7409(a) of such title is amended by striking podiatrists, (f) Personnel administration Section 7421(b) of such title is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (3); and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as paragraphs (3) through (7), respectively. (g) Medical directors Section 7306(a)(4) of such title is amended— (1) by striking either (2) by inserting , a qualified doctor of podiatric medicine, doctor of medicine (h) Application The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to podiatrists who are employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs as of the date of the enactment of this Act or who are appointed on or after such date.

Summary: Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Equity Act This bill includes podiatrists within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) definition of physician, and increases their pay grade to match other VA physician compensation.