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Stop Trafficking in Fentanyl Act of 2015

To increase the penalties for fentanyl trafficking. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Trafficking in Fentanyl Act of 2015 2. Enhanced penalties Section 401(b)(1) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1) (1) in subparagraph (A)(vi)— (A) by striking 400 grams 20 grams (B) by striking 100 grams 5 grams (2) in subparagraph (B)(vi)— (A) by striking 40 grams 2 grams (B) by striking 10 grams 0.5 grams

Summary: Stop Trafficking in Fentanyl Act of 2015 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to modify the drug quantity thresholds that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for a defendant who manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute fentanyl. Specifically, the bill reduces from 400 to 20 grams the fentanyl quantity and from 100 to 5 grams the fentanyl analogue quantity that trigger a 10-year or 20-year mandatory minimum prison term for high-level first-time or repeat offenders. It also reduces from 40 to 2 grams the fentanyl quantity and from 10 to 0.5 grams the fentanyl analogue quantity that trigger a 5-year or 10-year mandatory minimum prison term for low-level first-time or repeat offenders.
A bill for the relief of Shirley Constantino Tan.

For the relief of Shirley Constantino Tan. 1. Permanent resident status for Shirley Constantino Tan (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1151 8 U.S.C. 1154 (b) Adjustment of Status If Shirley Constantino Tan enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1255 (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Shirley Constantino Tan, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by one, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) PAYGO The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation

Summary: Provides for the relief of Shirley Constantino Tan.
American Liberty Restoration Act

To restore Americans’ individual liberty by striking the Federal mandate to purchase insurance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Liberty Restoration Act 2. Restoring individual liberty Sections 1501 and 1502 and subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of section 10106 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (and the amendments made by such sections and subsections) are repealed and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be applied and administered as if such provisions and amendments had never been enacted.

Summary: American Liberty Restoration Act Repeals provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that require individuals to maintain minimum essential health care coverage. Applies the Internal Revenue Code as if such provisions had never been enacted.
American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act

To reduce temporarily the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced on Federal lands, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act 2. Reduction in royalty rate on soda ash Notwithstanding section 102(a)(9) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1701(a)(9) 30 U.S.C. 262

Summary: American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act Sets at 2%, for a five-year period, the royalty rate on the quantity or gross value of the output of sodium compounds and related products at the point of shipment to market from federal land.
Thin Blue Line Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Thin Blue Line Act 2. Aggravating Factors for Death Penalty Section 3592(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: (17) Killing or targeting of law enforcement officer (A) The defendant killed or attempted to kill, in the circumstance described in subparagraph (B), a person who is authorized by law— (i) to engage in or supervise the prevention, detention, investigation, or prosecution, or the incarceration of any person for any criminal violation of law; (ii) to apprehend, arrest, or prosecute an individual for any criminal violation of law; or (iii) to be a firefighter or other first responder. (B) The circumstance referred to in subparagraph (A) is that the person was killed or targeted— (i) while he or she was engaged in the performance of his or her official duties; (ii) because of the performance of his or her official duties; or (iii) because of his or her status as a public official or employee. .

Summary: Thin Blue Line Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to expand the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to also include killing or targeting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.
Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015

To provide for the compensation of Federal employees affected by a lapse in appropriations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 2. Compensation for Federal employees affected by a lapse in appropriations Section 1341 of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking An officer Except as specified in this subchapter or any other provision of law, an officer (2) by adding at the end the following: (c) (1) In this subsection— (A) the term covered lapse in appropriations (B) the term excepted employee (2) Each Federal employee furloughed as a result of a covered lapse in appropriations shall be paid for the period of the lapse in appropriations, and each excepted employee who is required to perform work during a covered lapse in appropriations shall be paid for such work, at the employee's standard rate of pay at the earliest date possible after the lapse in appropriations ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. (3) During a covered lapse in appropriations, each excepted employee who is required to perform work shall be entitled to use leave under chapter 63 . September 16, 2015 Read the second time and placed on the calendar

Summary: Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 This bill requires federal employees furloughed or required to work due to a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after October 1, 2015, to be compensated after the lapse in appropriations ends. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations are permitted to use leave. The bill addresses a lapse in appropriations scheduled to occur if FY2016 appropriations legislation is not enacted prior to the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2015.
Pell Grant Restoration Act of 2015

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the Federal Pell Grant duration limits of borrowers who attend an institution of higher education that closes or commits fraud or other misconduct, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pell Grant Restoration Act of 2015 2. Federal Pell Grant duration limits Section 401(c)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a(c)(5) (1) by striking The period (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the period (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) (i) Any Federal Pell Grant that a student received during a period described in subclause (I) or (II) of clause (ii) shall not count towards the student’s duration limits under this paragraph. (ii) Clause (i) shall apply with respect to any Federal Pell Grant awarded to a student to attend an institution— (I) during a period— (aa) for which the student received a loan under this title; and (bb) for which the loan described in item (aa) is forgiven under— (AA) section 437(c)(1) or 464(g)(1) due to the closing of the institution; (BB) section 455(h) due to the student’s successful assertion of a defense to repayment of the loan; or (CC) section 432(a)(6), section 685.215 of title 34, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), or any other loan forgiveness provision or regulation under this Act, as a result of a determination by the Secretary or a court that the institution committed fraud or other misconduct; or (II) during a period for which the student did not receive a loan under this title but for which, if the student had received such a loan, the student would have qualified for loan forgiveness under subclause (I)(bb). .

Summary: Pell Grant Restoration Act of 2015 This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to restore a student's Pell Grant eligibility for any period of time during which the student qualified for, or would have qualified for, federal student loan forgiveness due to school closure, assertion of a defense against repayment, or institutional fraud or misconduct. Specifically, this bill provides that Pell Grants received by a student during that period of time do not count toward the student's lifetime limit on Pell Grant eligibility (currently 12 full-time semesters).
A bill to designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes.

To designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes. 1. Designation of devils tower (a) In general The mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, located at 44°35′26″N, by 104°42′55″W, and the area located at 44°35′21″N, by 104°41′48″W, shall be known and designated as Devils Tower (b) References Any reference in any law, map, regulation, order, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the mountain and area described in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to Devils Tower

Summary: This bill declares that the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming shall be known and designated as "Devils Tower."
A bill to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.

To authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. 1. Stay and Reinstatement of FERC License No. 11393 for the Mahoney Lake Hydroelectric Project (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission (2) License The term license (3) Licensee The term licensee (b) Stay of license On the request of the licensee, the Commission shall issue an order continuing the stay of the license. (c) Lifting of stay On the request of the licensee, but not later than 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall— (1) issue an order lifting the stay of the license under subsection (b); and (2) make the effective date of the license the date on which the stay is lifted under paragraph (1). (d) Extension of license On the request of the licensee and notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 806 (e) Effect Nothing in this Act prioritizes, or creates any advantage or disadvantage to, Commission project number 11393 under Federal law, including the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 791a et seq. 16 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. (1) any electric generating facility in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) any electric generating facility that may be examined, proposed, or developed during the period of any stay or extension of the license under this Act. December 16, 2015 Reported without amendment

Summary: This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request of the City of Saxman, Alaska, to issue a stay of the statutory deadline by which the city must commence construction on the Mahoney Lake Hydroelectric Project located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. In addition, upon request, FERC must reinstate the construction license and make it effective as of the date the stay is lifted. Subject to certain conditions, FERC is required to extend for up to six years the statutory deadline by which the city must commence construction on the project.
Protecting Local Fishing Jobs and Communities Act of 2015

To terminate the independent third-party program for sectors of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery unless the program is fully funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Local Fishing Jobs and Communities Act of 2015 2. Termination of independent third-party monitoring (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of Commerce shall not require sectors of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery to comply with the independent third-party monitoring program required by section 648.87 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or similar successor regulation). (b) Exception The Secretary of Commerce may require sectors of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery to comply with the independent third-party monitoring program required by section 648.87 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or similar successor regulation), if the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fully funds the program with funds appropriated for the Administration.

Summary: New England Fishermen Preservation Act This bill prohibits the Department of Commerce from requiring sectors of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery to comply with the independent, third-party monitoring program, unless the program is fully funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The program monitors annual catch limits for fishing vessels in that sector. Currently, those sectors are required to develop and implement those programs, and are responsible for the program costs.
Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2015

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend authorities relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2015 2. Extension of authorities relating to homeless veterans (a) Extension of authority for homeless veterans reintegration programs Section 2021(e)(1)(F) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 2015 2016 (b) Extension of authority for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children reintegration program Section 2021A(f)(1) of such title is amended by striking 2015 2016 (c) Extension of authority To provide referral and counseling services for certain veterans at risk of homelessness Section 2023(d) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2015 September 30, 2016 (d) Extension of authority for treatment and rehabilitation services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans (1) General treatment Section 2031(b) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2015 September 30, 2016 (2) Additional services at certain locations Section 2033(d) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2015 September 30, 2016 (e) Extension of authority To provide housing assistance for homeless veterans Section 2041(c) of such title is amended by striking September 30, 2015 September 30, 2016 (f) Extension of authority To provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-Income veteran families in permanent housing Section 2044(e)(1)(E) of such title is amended by striking 2015 2016 (g) Extension of authority for grant program for homeless veterans with special needs Section 2061(d)(1) of such title is amended by striking 2015 2016 (h) Extension of authority for the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans Section 2066(d) of such title is amended by striking December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016

Summary: Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2015 This bill extends through FY2016 authority for the following Department of Veterans Affairs programs: homeless veterans reintegration programs; the homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children reintegration program; referral and counseling services for certain veterans at risk of homelessness; treatment and rehabilitation services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans, including a program to provide homeless veterans with benefits and services at certain locations; housing assistance for homeless veterans; financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing; and the grant program for homeless veterans with special needs. Extends through December 31, 2016, authority for the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans.
A bill providing for additional space for the protection and preservation of national collections held by the Smithsonian Institution.

Providing for additional space for the protection and preservation of national collections held by the Smithsonian Institution. 1. Additional space and resources for national collections held by the smithsonian institution (a) In general Public Law 94–98 ( 20 U.S.C. 50 5. Additional space and resources for national collections held by the smithsonian institution (a) In general The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may plan, design, and construct additional storage facilities for collections storage modules and hangar additions to the National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, and additional storage and laboratory space at the Museum Support Center at the Suitland Collections Center in Suitland, Maryland, to accommodate the care, preservation, conservation, deposit, and study of national collections held in trust by the Institution. (b) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2016; (2) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2017; (3) $32,000,000 for fiscal year 2018; and (4) $34,000,000 for fiscal year 2019. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 3 of Public Law 94–98 20 U.S.C. 50 (other than section 4) (other than sections 4 and 5)

Summary: This bill authorizes the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct additional storage facilities for collections storage modules and hangar additions to the National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, and additional storage and laboratory space at the Museum Support Center at the Suitland Collections Center in Suitland, Maryland, to accommodate the care, preservation, conservation, deposit, and study of national collections held in trust.
Local Transportation Infrastructure Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, to reauthorize the State infrastructure bank program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Transportation Infrastructure Act 2. Local transportation infrastructure program Section 610 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: (A) 10 percent of the funds apportioned to the State for each of fiscal years 2015 and 2016 under each of sections 104(b)(1), 104(b)(2), and 144; and ; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking 2005 through 2009 2015 and 2016 (C) in paragraph (3), by striking 2005 through 2009 2015 and 2016 (D) in paragraph (5), by striking section 133(d)(3) section 133(d)(4) (2) in subsection (h)(2)— (A) in the first sentence, by striking shall shall not (B) in the second sentence, by striking shall shall not (3) in subsection (k), by striking 2005 through 2009 2015 and 2016

Summary: Local Transportation Infrastructure Act Revises and reauthorizes the state infrastructure bank program for FY2015 and FY2016.
National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act of 2015

To designate a National Memorial to Fallen Educators at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act of 2015 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) from 1764 to the date of enactment of this Act, over 114 educators from 36 States have lost their lives in the United States while performing professional duties; (2) the United States lacks a national memorial dedicated to fallen educators; and (3) a memorial to fallen educators at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas— (A) was dedicated on June 12, 2014; and (B) will honor educators who have lost their lives in the line of professional service. 3. Designation (a) In general The memorial to fallen educators located at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas, is designated as the National Memorial to Fallen Educators (b) Effect of Designation The national memorial designated by this section is not a unit of the National Park System and the designation of the National Memorial to Fallen Educators shall not require or permit Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to that national memorial.

Summary: National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act of 2015 This bill designates as the "National Memorial to Fallen Educators" an existing memorial located at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas. The memorial is not a unit of the National Park System, and its designation shall not require or allow federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to it.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend authority for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend authority for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines. 1. Extension of authority for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines Section 315(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking September 30, 2015 September 30, 2016

Summary: This bill extends authority through September 30, 2016, for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines.