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Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2016

To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require oil polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2016 2. Removal of limits on liability for offshore facilities Section 1004(a)(3) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 ( 33 U.S.C. 2704(a)(3) plus $75,000,000 and the liability of the responsible party under section 1002

Summary: Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act of 2016 This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to revise requirements governing the liability of parties that are responsible for oil discharges from offshore facilities into navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. Currently, responsible parties are liable for the total of all removal costs plus $75 million. The bill: (1) removes the cap of $75 million on liability, and (2) makes the responsible parties liable for all covered damages. Covered damages includes damages for: (1) loss of natural resources, property, revenue, or profits; or (2) costs of providing increased public services during or after removal activities, such as fire protection.
A bill to support basic energy research and eliminate the wind production tax credit.

To support basic energy research and eliminate the wind production tax credit. 1. Findings Congress finds that— (1) wind energy is a mature technology; (2) the wind production tax credit has been in effect for 24 years and has been extended 10 times; (3) wind subsidies can distort the electricity market and make other sources of electric power less cost competitive; (4) between 2008 and 2014, the wind production tax credit cost taxpayers $7,300,000,000; (5) for wind turbine construction started in 2017, 2018, and 2019, the wind production tax credit would cost taxpayers $8,100,000,000 over 10 years; and (6) doubling the amount of funds available for basic energy research activities would— (A) increase innovation in energy technologies; and (B) produce clean, reliable, and affordable energy. 2. Increased funding authorization for the Office of Science of the Department of Energy Section 971(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16311(b) (1) in paragraph (6), by striking and (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (8) $8,524,000,000 for fiscal year 2017; (9) $8,936,000,000 for fiscal year 2018; and (10) $9,377,000,000 for fiscal year 2019. . 3. Termination of credit for electricity produced from wind (a) In general Paragraph (1) of section 45(d) 2020 2017 (b) Conforming amendments (1) Subsection (b) of section 45 (2) Clause (ii) of section 48(a)(5)(C) of such Code is amended by striking (January 1, 2020, in the case of any facility which is described in paragraph (1) of section 45(d)) (3) Paragraph (5) of section 48(a) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (E). (c) Effective date (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to electricity produced and sold in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Treatment as energy property The amendments made by paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (b) shall apply to property placed in service in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize through FY2019 the Department of Energy's Office of Science. The bill also amends the Internal Revenue Code to terminate on January 1, 2017, the tax credit for electricity produced from wind.
Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for certain wildfire mitigation assistance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act 2. Wildfire mitigation assistance (a) In General Section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5187 (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Hazard Mitigation Assistance (1) In general Whether or not a major disaster is declared, the President may provide hazard mitigation assistance in accordance with section 404 in any area or related area affected by a fire for which assistance was provided under this section. (2) Minimum amount Notwithstanding section 404(a), the President may establish a minimum amount of hazard mitigation assistance to be provided for a wildfire or fire complex under this subsection. . (b) Conforming Amendments The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (1) in section 404(a) ( 42 U.S.C. 5170c(a) (A) by inserting before the first period , or any area in which assistance was provided under section 420 (B) in the third sentence, by inserting or event under section 420 major disaster (2) in section 322(e)(1) ( 42 U.S.C. 5165(e)(1) or event under section 420 major disaster (c) Reporting requirement Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing a summary of any projects carried out, and any funding provided to those projects, under subsection (d) of section 420 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5187

Summary: Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President, whether or not a major disaster is declared, to provide hazard mitigation assistance in any area or related area affected by a fire for which fire management assistance was provided under such Act. The President may establish a minimum amount of hazard mitigation assistance to be provided for a wildfire or fire complex. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall submit an annual report on projects carried out, and funding provided, pursuant to this bill.
Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2016

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit hospitals in all-urban States to be considered Medicare dependent hospitals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2016 2. Permitting hospitals in all-urban States to be considered medicare dependent hospitals (a) In general Section 1886(d)(5)(G)(iv)(I) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)(iv)(I) (I) that— (aa) is located in a rural area; or (bb) for discharges occurring on or after January 1, 2011, is located in a State with no rural area (as defined in paragraph (2)(D)) and satisfies any of the criteria in subclauses (I), (II), (III), or (IV) of paragraph (8)(E)(ii), . (b) Process for recalculating payments Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish and implement a process under which the Secretary shall reimburse hospitals impacted by the amendment made by subsection (a) for any underpayments under title XVIII of the Social Security Act that are a result of the implementation of such amendment.

Summary: Fairness for Our Hospitals Act of 2016 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow a hospital that meets specified criteria and is located in a state with no rural areas to be considered a Medicare-dependent hospital. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shall establish and implement a process for reimbursing impacted hospitals for any underpayments resulting from this bill's implementation.
Bree's Law

To provide that section 4108(5)(C)(iv) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 may be known as Bree's Law 1. Bree's Law Clause (iv) of section 4108(5)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7118(5)(C)(iv) Public Law 114–95 Bree's Law Bree's Law programs Bree's Law activities

Summary: This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to specify that a provision of the Act may be cited as "Bree's Law." The relevant ESEA provision requires local educational agencies that receive certain funding under the Act to establish programs and activities that improve safety through the recognition and prevention of coercion, violence, or abuse.
A bill to designate a mountain in the State of Alaska as Mount Denali.

To designate a mountain in the State of Alaska as Mount Denali. 1. Designation of Mount Denali in the State of Alaska (a) In general The mountain located at 63° 04′ 12″ N, by 151° 00′ 18″ W, in the State of Alaska shall be known and designated as Mount Denali (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the mountain described in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to Mount Denali

Summary: Designates a specified mountain in Alaska as "Mount Denali."
Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2016

To designate a mountain peak in the State of Montana as Alex Diekmann Peak 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2016 2. Findings Congress finds that Alex Diekmann— (1) was a loving father of two and an adoring husband who lived in Bozeman, Montana, where he was a renowned conservationist who dedicated his career to protecting some of the most outstanding natural and scenic resource areas of the Northern Rockies; (2) was responsible during his unique conservation career for the protection of more than 50 distinct areas in the States of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, conserving for the public over 100,000 acres of iconic mountains and valleys, rivers and creeks, ranches and farms, and historic sites and open spaces; (3) played a central role in securing the future of an array of special landscapes, including— (A) the spectacular Devil’s Canyon in the Craig Thomas Special Management Area in the State of Wyoming; (B) crucial fish and wildlife habitat and recreation access land in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho, along the Salmon River, and near the Canadian border; and (C) diverse and vitally important land all across the Crown of the Continent in the State of Montana, from the world-famous Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to Glacier National Park to the Cabinet-Yaak Ecosystem, to the recreational trails, working forests and ranches, and critical drinking water supply for Whitefish, and beyond; (4) made a particularly profound mark on the preservation of the natural wonders in and near the Madison Valley and the Madison Range, Montana, where more than 12 miles of the Madison River and much of the world-class scenery, fish and wildlife, and recreation opportunities of the area have become and shall remain conserved and available to the public because of his efforts; (5) inspired others with his skill, passion, and spirit of partnership that brought together communities, landowners, sportsmen, and the public at large; (6) lost a heroic battle with cancer on February 1, 2016, at the age of 52; (7) is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their 2 sons, Logan and Liam; and (8) leaves a lasting legacy across Montana and the Northern Rockies that will benefit all people of the United States in our time and in the generations to follow. 3. Designation of Alex Diekmann Peak, Montana (a) In general The unnamed 9,765-foot peak located 2.2 miles west-northwest of Finger Mountain on the western boundary of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, Montana (UTM coordinates Zone 12, 457966 E., 4982589 N.), shall be known and designated as Alex Diekmann Peak (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the peak described in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to Alex Diekmann Peak

Summary: Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2016 This bill designates as the Alex Diekmann Peak the 9,765-foot peak located 2.2 miles west-northwest of Finger Mountain on the western boundary of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness in Montana.
State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act of 2016

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act of 2016 2. Provision of certain adult day health care services for veterans (a) In general Section 1745 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) (1) The Secretary shall enter into a contract or agreement with each State home for payment by the Secretary for medical supervision model adult day health care provided to a veteran described in subsection (a)(1) on whose behalf the State home is not in receipt of payment for nursing home care from the Secretary. (2) Payment under each contract or agreement between the Secretary and a State home under paragraph (1) for each veteran who receives medical supervision model adult day health care under such contract or agreement shall be made at a rate that is equal to 65 percent of the payment that the Secretary would make under subsection (a)(2) to the State home for nursing home care provided to the veteran. (3) Payment by the Secretary under paragraph (1) to a State home for medical supervision model adult day health care provided to a veteran described in that paragraph constitutes payment in full to the State home for such care furnished to that veteran. (4) In this subsection, the term medical supervision model adult day health care ; and (2) in the section heading, by inserting , adult day health care, home care (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1745 and inserting the following new item: 1745. Nursing home care, adult day health care, and medications for veterans with service-connected disabilities. .

Summary: State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into an agreement or a contract with each state home to pay for medical supervision model adult day health care for a veteran for whom the home is not receiving VA nursing home care payments. The veteran must need such care either specifically for a service-connected disability, or, if not specifically for one, the veteran must have a service-connected disability rated 70% or more. Payment under each agreement or contract between the VA and a state home must equal 65% of the payment that the VA would otherwise pay to the state home if the veteran were receiving nursing home care. "Medical supervision model adult day health care" means adult day health care that includes the coordination of physician services, dental services, the administration of drugs, and such other requirements as the VA may determine.
Voluntary Check-off Program Participation Act

To prohibit mandatory or compulsory check-off programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Voluntary Check-off Program Participation Act 2. Prohibition on mandatory or compulsory check-off programs (a) Definition of check-Off program The term check-off program (1) The Cotton Research and Promotion Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2101 et seq. (2) The Potato Research and Promotion Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2611 et seq. (3) The Egg Research and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. (4) The Beef Research and Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2901 et seq. (5) The Wheat and Wheat Foods Research and Nutrition Education Act ( 7 U.S.C. 3401 et seq. (6) The Floral Research and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (7) Subtitle B of the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 ( 7 U.S.C. 4501 et seq. (8) The Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 4601 et seq. (9) The Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985 ( 7 U.S.C. 4801 et seq. (10) The Watermelon Research and Promotion Act ( 7 U.S.C. 4901 et seq. (11) The Pecan Promotion and Research Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6001 et seq. (12) The Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6101 et seq. (13) The Lime Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6201 et seq. (14) The Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. (15) The Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6401 et seq. (16) The Fresh Cut Flowers and Fresh Cut Greens Promotion and Information Act of 1993 ( 7 U.S.C. 6801 et seq. (17) The Sheep Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. (18) Section 501 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 ( 7 U.S.C. 7401 (19) The Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 ( 7 U.S.C. 7411 et seq. (20) The Canola and Rapeseed Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 7441 et seq. (21) The National Kiwifruit Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 7461 et seq. (22) The Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act ( 7 U.S.C. 7481 et seq. (23) The Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 2000 ( 7 U.S.C. 7801 et seq. (b) Prohibition No check-off program shall be mandatory or compulsory. (c) Voluntary participation Producer participation in a check-off program shall be voluntary at the point of sale.

Summary: Voluntary Check-off Program Participation Act This bill prohibits mandatory or compulsory check-off programs and requires producer participation in the programs to be voluntary at the point of sale. (A check-off program is a program to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to specific producers or brands. The Department of Agriculture oversees the programs, which are requested and funded by industry.)
A bill to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of that tribe, and for other purposes.

To revoke the charter of incorporation of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of that tribe, and for other purposes. 1. Revocation of charter of incorporation The request of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to surrender the charter of incorporation issued to that tribe and ratified by its members on June 1, 1940, pursuant to the Act of June 26, 1936 ( 25 U.S.C. 501 et seq. Oklahoma Welfare Act May 11, 2015 Reported without amendment

Summary: Accepts the request of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to revoke the charter of incorporation issued to that tribe and ratified by its members on June 1, 1940.
Century Farms Act of 2016

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to recognize farms that have been in continuous operation for 100 years. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Century Farms Act of 2016 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) the United States has a long history of farming and has historically appreciated the invaluable contribution of farming to domestic and global populations; (2) family farms represent 97 percent of all farms in the United States, of which 90 percent are small family farms; (3) over 30 States have established Century or Centennial Farm designations and awards; and (4) agricultural producers perform a vital public service that should be recognized and rewarded. 3. Century farms program (a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the Secretary (1) a State department of agriculture or similar statewide agricultural organization recognizes as a Century Farm; or (2) (A) is defined as a farm or ranch under section 4284.902 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act); (B) has been in continuous operation for at least 100 years; and (C) has been owned by the same family for at least 100 consecutive years, as verified through deeds, wills, abstracts, tax statements, or other similar legal documents considered appropriate by the Secretary. (b) Preference In recognizing farms under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to small farms, as determined by the Secretary.

Summary: Century Farms Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a program to recognize: (1) any farm that a state department of agriculture or similar statewide agricultural organization recognizes as a Century Farm, or (2) a farm or ranch that has been operated continuously and owned by the same family for at least 100 consecutive years. In recognizing farms under this bill, USDA must give preference to small farms.
Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act

To amend the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to specify which depository institutions are subject to the maintenance of records and disclosure requirements of such Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act 2. Depository institutions subject to maintenance of records and disclosure requirements (a) In general Section 304 of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 ( 12 U.S.C. 2803 (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as paragraph (3) and adjusting the margins accordingly; and (2) by inserting before paragraph (3), as so redesignated, the following: (i) Exemptions (1) Closed-end mortgage loans With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply with respect to closed-end mortgage loans if the depository institution originated less than 100 closed-end mortgage loans in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. (2) Open-end lines of credit With respect to a depository institution, the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply with respect to open-end lines of credit if the depository institution originated less than 200 open-end lines of credit in each of the 2 preceding calendar years. . (b) Technical correction Section 304(i)(2) of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended by striking section 303(2)(A) section 303(3)(A)

Summary: Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act This bill amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to exempt from maintenance of mortgage loan records and disclosure requirements depository institutions that have originated in each of the two preceding calendar years: fewer than 100 closed-end mortgage loans, and fewer than 200 open-end lines of credit.
A bill to repeal the Act entitled "An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation".

To repeal the Act entitled An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation 1. Repeal The Act entitled An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation

Summary: This bill repeals the act entitled "An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation."