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Payer State Transparency Act of 2015

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Payer State Transparency Act of 2015 2. Calculation of Federal Tax Burdens and Outlays (a) State by State Calculation of Federal tax burdens (1) In General The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, shall calculate the Federal tax burden of each State for each calendar year. (2) Calculation of Federal tax burden For purposes of calculating the Federal tax burden of each State under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) treat Federal taxes paid by an individual as a burden on the State in which such individual resides; and (B) treat Federal taxes paid by a legal business entity as a burden on each State in which economic activity of such entity is performed in the same proportion that the economic activity of such entity in such State bears to the economic activity of such entity in all the States. (b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays (1) In General The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. (2) Treatment of Contract Awards For purposes of calculating the amount of Federal outlays received by a State under paragraph (1), a Federal contract award shall be treated as a Federal outlay received by each State in which performance under the award takes place in the same proportion that such performance in such State bears to such performance in all the States. (c) State Defined In this section the term State 3. Joint Report Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall— (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Summary: Payer State Transparency Act of 2015 Directs: (1) the Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce to calculate the federal tax burden of each state for each calendar year, (2) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to calculate the total amount of federal outlays received by each state in each fiscal year, and (3) the Secretary of Commerce and the OMB Director to jointly report to Congress on the results of such calculations and publish such report on the publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Cell Phone Freedom Act of 2015

To prohibit the unauthorized remote shut down of a cellular phone. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cell Phone Freedom Act of 2015 2. Unauthorized remote shutdown of a mobile device (a) In general Chapter 13 250. Unauthorized remote shutdown of a mobile device (a) In general Whoever, being an officer or employee of the United States, any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District, or of any department or agency thereof, knowingly causes a mobile device phone to be shut down without the consent of the owner or account holder of that mobile device phone or without the order of a court authorizing such shut down shall be imprisoned not more than 5 years or fined under this title, or both, and shall be removed from such office or employment. (b) Definitions In this section— (1) the term account holder (A) means the person who holds the account through which commercial mobile service or commercial mobile data service is provided on the device; and (B) includes a person authorized by the person described in subparagraph (A) to take actions with respect to the device; (2) the term commercial mobile data service (A) a data service; (B) provided for profit; and (C) available to the public or such classes of eligible users as to be effectively available to a substantial portion of the public, as specified by regulation by the Commission; (3) the term commercial mobile service (4) the term mobile device (5) the term shut down (A) delete or render inaccessible from the device all information relating to the account holder that has been placed on the device; (B) render the device inoperable on the network of any provider of commercial mobile service or commercial mobile data service globally, even if the device is turned off or has the data storage medium removed; (C) prevent the device from being reactivated or reprogrammed without a passcode or similar authorization after the device has been— (i) rendered inoperable as described in subparagraph (B); or (ii) subject to an unauthorized factory reset; and (D) reverse any action described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) if the device is recovered by the account holder. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 250. Unauthorized remote shutdown of a mobile device. .

Summary: Cell Phone Freedom Act of 2015 Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any government official or employee from knowingly causing a mobile device phone to be shut down without the consent of the owner or account holder of that phone or without a court order authorizing such shutdown. Prescribes penalties for violating such prohibition, including removal from employment.
Acre In, Acre Out Act

To provide for no net increase in the total acreage of certain Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Acre In, Acre Out Act 2. No net increase in certain Federal lands (a) In general For acquisition of land by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture that would result in a net increase of total land acreage under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, or the Forest Service, the Secretary concerned shall offer for sale an equal number of acres of Federal land that is under the same jurisdictional status. (b) Exemptions Subsection (a) shall not apply to easements acquired— (1) by the Secretary of the Interior to facilitate management of Federal lands; or (2) by the Secretary of Agriculture to facilitate management of Federal lands. (c) Consideration (1) In general Land sold pursuant to subsection (a) shall be offered for sale— (A) at fair market value (based on local comparable sales); and (B) at a price that is reduced by 10 percent each month if the land is not sold or under contract to be sold by the date that is 6 months after the land was first offered for sale. (2) Exception Time periods during which land is under contract for sale or withdrawn from the market shall not be counted for the purposes of price reduction under paragraph (1)(B). (d) Existing rights The sale of Federal lands pursuant to this section shall be subject to valid existing rights. (e) Proceeds of sale of lands All net proceeds from the sale of Federal lands pursuant to this section shall be deposited directly into the Treasury for reduction of the public debt.

Summary: Acre In, Acre Out Act Prescribes a new requirement for any acquisition of land by the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture that would result in a net increase of total land acreage under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, or the Forest Service. Requires the department concerned to offer for sale an equal number of acres of federal land that is under the same jurisdictional status. Exempts from this requirement any easements acquired to facilitate management of federal lands. Requires land sold pursuant to this Act to be offered for sale at fair market value (based on local comparable sales), with monthly price reductions if the land is not sold in six months. Requires all net proceeds from the sale of federal lands pursuant to this Act to be deposited directly into the Treasury for reduction of the public debt.
Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equal access of Medicare beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015 2. Allowing any willing pharmacy serving an underserved area to become a network pharmacy under Medicare prescription drug coverage (a) In general Section 1860D–4(b)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–104(b)(1)(B) (1) by striking Discounts allowed for network pharmacies. Discounts allowed for network pharmacies. (i) In general For ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) Inclusion of pharmacies located in underserved areas in networks In the case of a prescription drug plan that has, in its network of pharmacies, one or more pharmacies located in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act), in a medically underserved area (according to a designation under section 330(b)(3)(A) of the Public Health Service Act), or among a medically underserved population (as defined in such section 330(b)(3)(A) of such Act), and that provides a reduction in coinsurance or copayments described in clause (i) for covered part D drugs dispensed through such pharmacies, such plan shall extend to any pharmacy located in such area or among such population the option to be an in-network pharmacy with respect to such plan under terms and conditions (including the reductions described in clause (i)) comparable to those the plan has agreed upon with other in-network pharmacies located in such area or among such population. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2016.

Summary: Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015 Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct any prescription drug plan that has in its network one or more pharmacies located in a health professional shortage area, in a medically underserved area, or among a medically underserved population, and that provides a reduction in coinsurance or copayments for covered part D drugs, to extend to any pharmacy located in that area, or among that population, the option to be an in-network pharmacy under terms and conditions comparable to those the plan has agreed upon with other in-network pharmacies located in the area or among that population.
Responsible Skies Act of 2015

To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to prohibit the flying of unmanned recreational aircraft near commercial airports. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Skies Act of 2015 2. Prohibition on the flying of unmanned recreational aircraft near commercial airports Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( 49 U.S.C. 40101 (1) in subsection (c) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and , including that the operator of an unmanned recreational aircraft may not fly the aircraft— (1) above 400 feet and within 5 miles of the perimeter of an airport that provides scheduled passenger air transportation; or (2) where it may be seem from the perimeter of the airport. ; and (2) by inserting at the end the following: (d) Report to Congress Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing— (1) a description of any incident in which an unmanned recreational aircraft flew above 400 feet less than 5 miles from the perimeter of an airport that provides scheduled passenger air transportation; and (2) the action taken by the Secretary in response to the incident. (e) Definition of unmanned recreational aircraft In this section, the term unmanned recreational aircraft .

Summary: Responsible Skies Act of 2015 Amends the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to require the Secretary of Transportation to prohibit the operator of an unmanned recreational aircraft (drone) from flying it: above 400 feet and within 5 miles of the perimeter of a commercial airport, or where it may be seen from the airport's perimeter.
North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act

To revise the authorized route of the North Country National Scenic Trail in northeastern Minnesota and to extend the trail into Vermont to connect with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act 2. Route adjustment Section 5(a)(8) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(8) (1) by striking thirty two hundred miles, extending from eastern New York State 4,600 miles, extending from the Appalachian Trail in Vermont (2) by striking Proposed North Country Trail June 1975. North Country National Scenic Trail, Authorized Route

Summary: North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act This bill amends the National Trails System Act to revise the authorized route of the North Country National Scenic Trail to extend it to the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and to modify the route in northeastern Minnesota.
Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act

To require the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits for certain new beneficiaries as part of the TRICARE program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act 2. Chiropractic health care for retirees, dependents, and survivors (a) Plan required Not later than August 31, 2015, the Secretary of Defense shall complete development of a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits, as a permanent part of the TRICARE program, for covered beneficiaries. (b) Contents of plan The plan shall require that a contract entered into under section 1097 of title 10, United States Code, for the delivery of health care services shall— (1) include the delivery of chiropractic services; (2) require that chiropractic services may be provided only by a doctor of chiropractic; and (3) provide that a covered beneficiary may select and have direct access to a doctor of chiropractic without referral by another health practitioner. (c) Implementation of plan The plan developed under subsection (a) shall provide for implementation of the plan to begin no later than January 31, 2016. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) The term chiropractic services (A) includes diagnosis (including by diagnostic x-ray tests), evaluation and management, and therapeutic services for the treatment of a patient's health condition, including neuromusculoskeletal conditions and the subluxation complex, and such other services determined appropriate by the Secretary and as authorized under State law; and (B) does not include the use of drugs or surgery. (2) The term covered beneficiary (3) The term doctor of chiropractic (4) The term TRICARE program

Summary: Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act Directs the Department of Defense (DOD), no later than August 31, 2015, to complete development of a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits for certain covered beneficiaries as a permanent part of DOD's TRICARE program. Requires plan implementation by January 31, 2016.
To provide for a land exchange involving a parcel of real property under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army on the site of the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California.

To provide for a land exchange involving a parcel of real property under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army on the site of the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California. 1. Acquisition of facilities by exchange, Mare Island Army Reserve Center, Vallejo, California (a) Exchange authorized Using the authority available under section 18240 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Army may carry out an exchange with Touro University California (in this section referred to as the University (b) Facilities To be acquired In exchange for the conveyance of the real property under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army shall acquire, consistent with subsections (c) and (d) of section 18240 of title 10, United States Code, a facility, or addition to an existing facility, needed to rectify the parking shortage for the Mare Island Army Reserve Center. (c) Payment of costs of conveyance (1) Payment required The Secretary of the Army shall require the University to cover costs (except costs for environmental remediation of the property) to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation related to the conveyance, and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance. If amounts are collected from the University in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the University. (2) Treatment of amounts received Amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance or, if the period of availability for obligations for that appropriation has expired, to the appropriations or fund that is currently available to the Secretary for the same purpose. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account. (d) Description of property The exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) and acquired under subsection (b) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army.

Summary: Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to convey a parcel of the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard on Azuar Drive in Vallejo, California, to permit the Touro University California to use the parcel for educational and administrative purposes in exchange for the Army acquiring a parking facility for the Mare Island Army Reserve Center. Directs the Secretary to require the University to cover costs (except environmental remediation costs) incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance.
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and currently of Colleyville, Texas, for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and currently of Colleyville, Texas, for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. 1. Authorization for award of the Medal of Honor to James Megellas for acts of valor during Battle of the Bulge (a) Waiver of time limitations Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 3744 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 3741 of such title to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and currently of Colleyville, Texas, for the acts of valor during World War II described in subsection (b). (b) Acts of Valor Described The acts of valor referred to in subsection (a) are the actions of James Megellas on January 28, 1945, in Herresbach, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge when, as a first lieutenant in the 82d Airborne Division, he led a surprise and devastating attack on a much larger advancing enemy force, killing and capturing a large number and causing others to flee, single-handedly destroying an attacking German Mark V tank with two hand-held grenades, and then leading his men in clearing and seizing Herresbach.

Summary: Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
For the relief of Ibrahim Parlak.

For the relief of Ibrahim Parlak. 1. Permanent resident status for Ibrahim Parlak (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 Ibrahim Parlak enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), Ibrahim Parlak shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall 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 enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa numbers Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Ibrahim Parlak, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of Ibrahim Parlak under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) 8 U.S.C. 1152(e) (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Ibrahim Parlak shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Summary: Provides for the relief of Ibrahim Parlak.