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Subsistence Access Management Act of 2015

To reverse the designation by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture of certain communities in the State of Alaska as nonrural. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Subsistence Access Management Act of 2015 2. Definition of Secretaries In this Act, the term Secretaries 3. Redesignation not authorized (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including any regulation, order, or policy, for purposes of administering the Federal Subsistence Management Program on public lands within the State of Alaska pursuant to the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. (1) redesignate the community or area as nonrural; or (2) adjust the boundaries of a community or area to render some or all of that community or area nonrural. (b) Reinstatement of list (1) In general The list of communities and areas designated rural (including the boundaries of those communities and areas) in effect on May 6, 2007, is reinstated. (2) Effect Except as modified by Act of Congress, with respect to those communities and areas designated as rural, the list described in paragraph (1) shall be in effect as if the final rule entitled Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C; Nonrural Determinations 4. Effect Nothing in this Act prohibits the Secretaries from determining that, in accordance with regulations duly promulgated by the Secretaries— (1) a community or area designated nonrural by the Secretaries should be redesignated as rural; or (2) the boundaries of a community or area designated nonrural should be adjusted by the Secretaries to render some or all of that community or area rural. 5. Publication of interim final rule, list (a) Publication of interim final rule Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries shall publish an interim final rule amending any regulations inconsistent with this Act. (b) Publication of list Once each year after the publication under subsection (a), the Secretaries shall publish in the Federal Register a list of communities and areas (including the boundaries of those communities and areas) designated rural and nonrural in accordance with this Act.

Summary: Subsistence Access Management Act of 2015 Prohibits the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, with respect to a community or area designated as rural on or before May 6, 2007, from: redesignating the community or area as nonrural, or adjusting the boundaries of a community or area to render some or all of it as nonrural. Reinstates the list of communities and areas designated as rural (including their boundaries) as in effect on May 6, 2007, and as if the final rule issued May 7, 2007, and entitled "Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C: Nonrural Determinations," had not been issued.
A bill to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to consider Brunswick County, North Carolina to be part of the same metropolitan statistical area as Wilmington, North Carolina.

To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to consider Brunswick County, North Carolina to be part of the same metropolitan statistical area as Wilmington, North Carolina. 1. Brunswick County (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purpose of the delineation of metropolitan statistical areas, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall consider Brunswick County, North Carolina to be part of the same metropolitan statistical area that contains Wilmington, North Carolina. (b) Sunset Subsection (a) shall cease to be effective on January 1, 2021.

Summary: Directs the Office of Management and Budget to consider Brunswick County, North Carolina, to be part of the metropolitan statistical area that contains Wilmington, North Carolina. Terminates this Act on January 1, 2021.
Telephone Excise Tax Elimination Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Telephone Excise Tax Elimination Act of 2015 2. Repeal of excise tax on telephone and other Communications Services (a) In general Chapter 33 (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 4293 chapter 32 (other than the taxes imposed by sections 4064 and 4121) and subchapter B of chapter 33, and chapter 32 (other than the taxes imposed by sections 4064 and 4121), (2) Subsection (e) of section 6302 of such Code is amended— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking Communications Services and (B) in paragraph (1), by striking section 4251 or (C) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking 4251, 4261, 4261 (ii) by striking bills rendered or (3) Section 6415 of such Code is amended by striking 4251, 4261, or 4271 4261 or 4271 (4) Paragraph (2) of section 7871(a) of such Code is amended— (A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting or (B) by striking subparagraph (C), and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C). (5) The table of subchapters for chapter 33 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to subchapter B. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid pursuant to bills first rendered more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Telephone Excise Tax Elimination Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the excise tax on communication services (i.e., local telephone service, toll telephone service, and teletypewriter exchange service).
Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2015

To amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to provide flexibility and reauthorization to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2015 2. Native American languages grant program Section 803C of the Native American Programs Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 2991b–3 (1) in subsection (b)(7)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking 10 5 (B) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking 15 10 (2) in subsection (e)(2)— (A) by striking or 3-year basis 3-year, 4-year, or 5-year basis (B) by inserting , 4-year, or 5-year on a 3-year 3. Reauthorization of Native American languages program (a) In general Section 816(e) of the Native American Programs Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 2992d(e) 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 2016 through 2020 (b) Technical correction Section 816 of the Native American Programs Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 2992d subsection (e) subsection (d)

Summary: Native American Languages Reauthorization Act of 2015 Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize through FY2020 and revise a grant program administered by the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages. Decreases the required minimum number of enrollees in educational programs funded by the grant program from: 10 to 5 enrollees in Native American language nests, and 15 to 10 enrollees in the Native American language survival schools. Changes the duration of grants provided under the program.
Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2015

To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2015 2. Extension of postage stamp for breast cancer research Section 414(h) of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking 2015 2019 3. Ensuring that funds generated by special postage stamp sales are used for breast cancer research Section 414(c)(1) of title 39, United States Code, is amended in the matter following subparagraph (B) by adding at the end the following: An agency that receives amounts from the Postal Service under this paragraph shall use the amounts for breast cancer research. September 17, 2015 Reported without amendment

Summary: Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill reauthorizes through December 31, 2019, provisions requiring the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special postage stamp for first-class mail that costs more than the regular first-class stamp to raise funds for breast cancer research. (Sec. 3) Agencies receiving these funds from the Postal Service must use them on breast cancer research.
Seismic Moratorium Act

To establish a moratorium on oil and gas-related seismic activities off the coastline of the State of Florida, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Seismic Moratorium Act 2. Moratorium on oil and gas-related seismic activities in the exclusive economic zone off the coastline of the State of Florida (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person may conduct geological or geophysical activities (as those terms are described in the final programmatic environmental impact statement of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management entitled Atlantic OCS Proposed Geological and Geophysical Activities, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Planning Areas (b) Termination of moratorium The moratorium described in subsection (a) shall only be terminated if the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration determines that the reasonably foreseeable impacts of the geological or geophysical activities described in subsection (a) to individuals or populations of marine mammals, sea turtles, or fish are minimal.

Summary: Seismic Moratorium Act This bill prohibits conducting geological or geophysical activities in support of oil or gas exploration and development in any area located within a specified exclusive economic zone located off the coastline of Florida. This moratorium shall only be terminated if the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (of the Department of Commerce) determines that the reasonably foreseeable impacts of such activities are minimal to individuals or populations of marine mammals, sea turtles, or fish. These geological or geophysical activities are described in the final programmatic environmental impact statement of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (of the Department of the Interior) entitled "Atlantic OCS Proposed Geological and Geophysical Activities, Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Planning Areas," completed February 2014.
Teller All Gone Horseracing Deregulation Act of 2015

To deregulate interstate commerce with respect to parimutuel wagering on horseracing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Teller All Gone Horseracing Deregulation Act of 2015 2. Findings; background (a) In general Congress makes the following findings: (1) Congress enacted the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978 ( Public Law 95–515 15 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. (2) In 2000, Congress amended such Act to allow parimutuel wagering by telephone and over the Internet, a gambling privilege no other sport enjoys. (3) The use of performance-enhancing drugs in horseracing is widespread in the United States, where no uniform regulations exist with respect to the use of, and testing for, performance-enhancing drugs in interstate horseracing. (4) A 2012 New York Times investigation found that, on average, every week 24 horses die racing, a high equine fatality rate likely caused by the misuse of permitted medication and abuse of illegal drugs. (5) A 2013 horseracing industry study found that a large majority of parimutuel wagering participants avoid wagering at certain tracks and when certain trainers compete because they assume illegal drug use affects race results. (6) Total parimutuel wagering on Thoroughbred horseracing in the United States declined 30 percent from 2002 to 2014. (7) The Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978 has not met its original policy goal of furthering the United States horseracing industry. (b) Background for including the name of a racehorse in short title The purpose in providing the short title used in this Act is to honor horses who died while competing in races with interstate, off-track wagering authorized under the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978. Teller All Gone was an American Quarter Horse who last competed as a two-year old on September 3, 2011. A race observer noted that Teller All Gone bid, dueled, and lugged in before going wrong and falling after the finish line. 3. Repeal of Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978 (a) In general The Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978 ( Public Law 95–515 15 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. (b) Conforming amendments Section 5362(10) of chapter 53 (1) in subparagraph (B)(iii)— (A) by striking subclause (I); and (B) by redesignating subclauses (II), (III), and (IV) as subclauses (I), (II), and (III), respectively; (2) in subparagraph (C)(iv)— (A) by striking subclause (I); and (B) by redesignating subclauses (II), (III), and (IV) as subclauses (I), (II), and (III), respectively; (3) by striking subparagraph (D); and (4) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (D).

Summary: Teller All Gone Horseracing Deregulation Act of 2015 Repeals the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978.
AGED Spirits Act

To exempt the aging process of distilled spirits from the production period for purposes of capitalization of interest costs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Advancing Growth in the Economy through Distilled Spirits Act AGED Spirits Act 2. Production period of distilled spirits (a) In general Section 263A(f) (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5), and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4) Exemption for aging process of distilled spirits For purposes of this subsection, the production period shall not include the aging period for distilled spirits (as described in section 5002(a)(8)). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to the production of distilled spirits that begins on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Advancing Growth in the Economy through Distilled Spirits Act or the AGED Spirits Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude the aging period from the production period for distilled spirits for purposes of determining whether a taxpayer can expense, rather than capitalize, interest costs paid or incurred during the production period.
A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements.

To exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements. 1. Exemption of application of JSA attribution rule for existing agreements In the case of a party to a joint sales agreement (as defined in Note 2(k) to section 73.3555 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations) that is in effect on the effective date of the amendment to Note 2(k)(2) to such section made by the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Report and Order adopted by the Commission on March 31, 2014 (FCC 14–28), such party shall not be considered to be in violation of the ownership limitations of such section by reason of the application of the rule in such Note 2(k)(2) (as so amended) to the joint sales agreement. December 7, 2016 Reported without amendment

Summary: This bill exempts broadcast television stations from the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) amended joint sales agreement (JSA) rules if the stations were parties to a JSA that was in effect on the effective date of the amendment adopted by the FCC on March 31, 2014. Under the FCC's amended rule, a television station that sells more than 15% of the weekly advertising time of another station in the same market is attributed an ownership interest subject to ownership limitations. The bill exempts stations from being considered in violation of such ownership limitations by reason of the amended rule if they were a party to an existing JSA that was in effect on the effective date of the amendment.
Wounded Veterans Recreation Act of 2015

To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for a lifetime National Recreational Pass for any veteran with a service-connected disability. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wounded Veterans Recreation Act of 2015 2. National recreational passes for disabled veterans Section 805(b) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6804(b) (1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) Disability discount The Secretary shall make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge and for the lifetime of the passholder, to the following: (A) Any United States citizen or person domiciled in the United States who has been medically determined to be permanently disabled for purposes of section 7(20)(B)(i) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 705(20)(B)(i) (B) Any veteran with a service-connected disability, as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (3) Adjustment of entrance fees The Secretary shall adjust entrance fees applicable to individuals that are not holders of a pass made available under paragraph (2)(B) in a manner so as to maintain total receipts. .

Summary: Wounded Veterans Recreation Act of 2015 Amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass to be made available at no charge to, and for the lifetime of, any veteran with a service-connected disability. (The Pass is currently made available at no charge to, and for the lifetime of, any U.S. citizen or person domiciled in the United States who has been medically determined to be permanently disabled.) Requires the entrance fees charged those who do not have a free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass to be adjusted to maintain total receipts.
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.
Point Reyes Coast Guard Housing Conveyance Act

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to convey certain property from the United States to the County of Marin, California. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Point Reyes Coast Guard Housing Conveyance Act 2. Conveyance of certain property in Point Reyes Station, California (a) Conveyance (1) In general The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall convey to the County of Marin all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the covered property— (A) for fair market value, provided for in paragraph (2); (B) subject to the conditions required by this section; and (C) subject to any other term or condition that the Commandant considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (2) Fair market value The fair market value of the covered property shall be— (A) determined by a real estate appraiser, selected by the County and licensed to practice in California; and (B) approved by the Commandant, who shall base such approval on considerations of equity and fairness, including the use required by this Act of the covered property. (3) Proceeds The Commandant may deposit the proceeds from a conveyance under paragraph (1) in the Coast Guard Housing Fund established by section 687 of title 14, United States Code. (b) Condition of conveyance As a condition of any conveyance of covered property under this section, the Commandant shall require that all right, title, and interest in and to the covered property revert to the United States if the covered property or any part thereof ceases to be used for affordable housing, as defined by the County and the Commandant at conveyance, or to provide a public benefit approved by the County. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect or limit the application of or obligation to comply with any environmental law, including section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9620(h) (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Commandant The term Commandant (2) County The term County (3) Covered property The term covered property (e) Expiration The authority to convey the covered property under this section shall expire on the date that is four years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Point Reyes Coast Guard Housing Conveyance Act This bill directs the Coast Guard to convey 32 acres of federal land (including all buildings, structures, utilities, and facilities on the land) known as CAMSPAC Housing in Point Reyes Station to Marin County, California, to be used for affordable housing or to provide a public benefit approved by the County. The property must be sold at fair market value. The Coast Guard may deposit the proceeds in the Coast Guard Housing Fund. The Coast Guard's authority to convey the property expires after four years.