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Pay for Printing Act

To require sponsoring Senators to pay the printing costs of ceremonial and commemorative Senate resolutions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pay for Printing Act 2. Senators requirement to pay (a) In general (1) Requirement Except as provided in subsection (b), the sponsor of a ceremonial or commemorative Senate resolution shall reimburse the Government Publishing Office for the total costs of printing such a resolution, as determined by the Government Publishing Office. (2) Payment from SOPOEA The reimbursement required by paragraph (1) shall be paid out of the amounts available to the sponsor from the Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account. (b) Exception This section shall not apply to a resolution that is sponsored by not less than two-thirds of the Senators, duly chosen and sworn.

Summary: Pay for Printing Act This bill requires the sponsor of a ceremonial or commemorative Senate resolution to reimburse the Government Publishing Office for the total costs of printing the resolution out of the sponsor's Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account. It excludes from such requirement a resolution sponsored by at least two-thirds of the Senators.
Territory Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2016

To exempt health insurance of residents of United States territories from the annual fee on health insurance providers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Territory Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2016 2. Health insurance of residents of United States territories exempt from annual fee on health insurance providers (a) In general Section 9010(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Exception for health insurance of residents of United States territories (A) In general Solely for purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term United States health risk (B) Exception not to increase fee allocation The amount determined under paragraph (1)(B) shall be determined without regard to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. . (b) Reporting Section 9010(g)(1) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by inserting (and the amount of such net premiums to which subsection (b)(4)(A) applies) (c) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall apply to calendar years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Transitional rule for reporting For purposes of applying the amendment made by subsection (a) with respect to the first calendar year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s designee) shall provide a method for covered entities to report the information described in the amendment made by subsection (b) for the calendar year which precedes such first calendar year.

Summary: Territory Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2016 This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to exclude premiums paid by residents of U.S. territories from a health insurer's net premiums when calculating the annual fee on the health insurer, thereby lowering the fee for health insurers that collect such premiums. These premiums are still included in total health premiums when calculating the annual fee on health insurers, thus the total amount collected annually from health insurers is reduced.
Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in the income threshold used in determining the deduction for medical care. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act 2. Repeal of increase in income threshold for determining medical care deduction (a) In general Section 213(a) 10 percent 7.5 percent (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 213 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (f). (2) Section 56(b)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by striking without regard to subsection (f) of such section by substituting 10 percent 7.5 percent (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to roll back the increased threshold for determining the amount of the tax deduction for medical expenses. Currently, individual taxpayers under age 65 may only deduct those medical expenses that exceed 10% of their adjusted gross income. This bill reduces that percentage to 7.5% for all taxpayers for tax years beginning after December 31, 2015.   The threshold percentage remains at 10% for purposes of computing the alternative minimum tax (AMT).
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act

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

Summary: National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act This bill designates the Veterans Memorial and Museum currently being constructed in Columbus, Ohio, as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the "Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building 1. Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building

Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the "Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building."
Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016

To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to clarify the duties relating to services furnished in connection with the buying or selling of livestock in commerce through online, video, or other electronic methods, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016 2. Definition of market agency (a) In general Section 301(c) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 201(c) (1) by striking ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: Beginning on the date of the enactment of the Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016 (b) Technical amendments Section 301 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 201 (1) in the matter preceding subsection (a), by striking When used in this Act— In this Act: (2) in subsection (a), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; and (3) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking weighting weighing (B) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period. 3. Methods to transfer funds Section 409(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ( 7 U.S.C. 228b(a) (1) in the first proviso, by striking shall wire transfer funds to the seller’s account shall transfer funds for the full amount of the purchase price to the account of the seller by wire, electronic funds transfer, or any other expeditious method determined appropriate by the Secretary (2) in the second proviso, by striking or dealer shall wire transfer funds or dealer shall transfer funds for the full amount of the purchase price by wire, electronic funds transfer, or any other expeditious method determined appropriate by the Secretary

Summary: Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016 This bill amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to expand the definition of "marketing agency" to include any person who engages in the business of buying or selling livestock, on a commission or other fee basis, through the use of online, video, or other electronic methods. The term "marketing agency" does not include a person whose annual average of online, video, or electronic sales of livestock, on a commission or other fee basis, is less than $250,000. The bill also permits electronic funds transfers and other expeditious payment methods that the Department of Agriculture determines to be appropriate to be used as options for meeting prompt payment requirements for livestock purchases.
A bill to prohibit funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization in the event the United Nations Security Council adopts a resolution that obligates the United States or affirms a purported obligation of the United States to refrain from actions that would run counter to the object and purpose of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

To prohibit funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization in the event the United Nations Security Council adopts a resolution that obligates the United States or affirms a purported obligation of the United States to refrain from actions that would run counter to the object and purpose of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. 1. Restriction on funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization No United States funds may be made available to the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization if, on or after September 16, 2016, the United Nations Security Council adopts a resolution that obligates the United States or affirms a purported obligation of the United States to refrain from actions that would run counter to the object and purpose of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

Summary: This bill prohibits U.S. funds from being made available to the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization if, on or after September 16, 2016, the U.N. Security Council adopts a resolution that obligates the United States or affirms a purported obligation of the United States to refrain from actions that would run counter to the treaty.
Native American Health Savings Improvement Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit individuals eligible for Indian Health Service assistance to qualify for health savings accounts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Native American Health Savings Improvement Act 2. Individuals eligible for Indian Health Service assistance not disqualified from health savings accounts (a) In general Section 223(c)(1) (D) Special rule for individuals eligible for assistance under Indian Health Service programs For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), an individual shall not be treated as covered under a health plan described in such subparagraph merely because the individual receives hospital care or medical services under a medical care program of the Indian Health Service or of a tribal organization. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.

Summary: Native American Health Savings Improvement Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that receiving hospital care or medical services under a medical care program of the Indian Health Service or a tribal organization does not disqualify an individual from being eligible for a health savings account.
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2016

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2016 2. Additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (a) In general Chapter 47 1041. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits (a) Whoever knowingly engages in any scheme or artifice to defraud an individual of veterans’ benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran’s benefits for that individual, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. (b) In this section— (1) the term veteran (2) the term veterans’ benefits . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 47 1041. Fraud regarding veterans’ benefits. .

Summary: Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to declare that any person who knowingly engages in any scheme or artifice to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran's benefits for that individual, shall be fined, imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize grants for heroin and methamphetamine task forces.

To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize grants for heroin and methamphetamine task forces. 1. Heroin and methamphetamine task forces (a) In general Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3711 et seq. MM Heroin and methamphetamine task force grants 3031. Heroin and methamphetamine task forces (a) Authority The Attorney General may make grants to State law enforcement agencies for investigative purposes— (1) to locate or investigate illicit activities through statewide collaboration, including activities related to— (A) the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, or carfentanil or the unlawful distribution of prescription opioids; or (B) unlawful heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, and prescription opioid traffickers; and (2) to locate or investigate illicit activities, including precursor diversion, laboratories, or methamphetamine traffickers. (b) Applications A State law enforcement agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time and in such form as the Attorney General may require. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 1001(a) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3793(a) (28) For activities under part MM, there are authorized to be appropriated— (A) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021 to carry out paragraph (1) of section 3031(a); and (B) $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021 to carry out paragraph (2) of section 3031(a). .

Summary: This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Department of Justice to make grants to state law enforcement agencies to investigate illicit activities, including activities related to: (1) heroin, fentanyl, or carfentanil distribution or unlawful prescription opioid distribution; and (2) methamphetamine manufacture or distribution.
ObamaCare Repeal Act

To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 entirely. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ObamaCare Repeal Act 2. Repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (a) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Effective on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 (b) Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 Effective on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–152 3. Budgetary effects of this Act 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: ObamaCare Repeal Act This bill repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and restores provisions of law amended by those Acts, effective 180 days after this bill is enacted.
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for the Defense of Israel, 2016

Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, 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, and for other purposes, namely: I Assistance for israel 1 Department of defense Procurement Procurement, Defense-Wide For an additional amount for Procurement, Defense-Wide Provided RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION Research, development, test and evaluation, defense-wide For an additional amount for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide Provided 2 Foreign military financing program INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM For an additional amount for Foreign Military Financing Program Provided 3 General provisions—this title 101. Each amount designated in this Act by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall be available only if the President subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits such designations to the Congress. II Iran sanctions act reauthorization Section 13(b) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 ( Public Law 104–172 50 U.S.C. 1701 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2031 This Act may be cited as the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for the Defense of Israel, 2016

Summary: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for the Defense of Israel, 2016 This bill provides FY2016 emergency supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) and for the Foreign Military Financing Program to assist Israel in addressing security threats from Iran. The bill provides funding to DOD for Procurement and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation to provide to the government of Israel for the procurement of missile defense systems to address security threats from Iran, subject to previously established transfer procedures and in accordance with U.S-Israeli production agreements. The bill also provides funding to the President for the Foreign Military Financing Program for assistance for Israel to address security threats from Iran. The funds provided by this bill are designated as an emergency requirement, which exempts the funds from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules. The funds are only available if the President subsequently designates the amounts as emergency spending and transmits the designations to Congress. The bill amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to reauthorize sanctions against Iran until December 31, 2031. (Under current law, the sanctions expire on December 31, 2016.)