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Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marihuana, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015 2. Exclusion of industrial hemp from definition of marihuana Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 (1) in paragraph (16)— (A) by striking (16) The (16)(A) The (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) The term marihuana ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (57) The term industrial hemp . 3. Industrial hemp determination Section 201 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 811 (i) Industrial hemp determination If a person grows or processes Cannabis sativa L. for purposes of making industrial hemp in accordance with State law, the Cannabis sativa L. shall be deemed to meet the concentration limitation under section 102(57). .

Summary: Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015 Amends the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of "marihuana." Defines "industrial hemp" to mean the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of such plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-nine tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. Deems Cannabis sativa L. to meet that concentration limit if a person grows or processes it for purposes of making industrial hemp in accordance with state law.
Growing And Reviving Rural Economies Through Transitioning HUBZone Redesignation Act of 2016

To amend the Small Business Act to reform the HUBZone program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Growing And Reviving Rural Economies Through Transitioning HUBZone Redesignation Act of 2016 2. HUBZone reforms (a) Redesignated areas Section 3(p) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(p) until the later of for the 7-year period following the date on which the census tract or nonmetropolitan county ceased to be so qualified. (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any census tract or nonmetropolitan county that is a redesignated area or becomes a redesignated area under section 3(p)(4)(C) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(p)(4)(C)

Summary: Growing And Reviving Rural Economies Through Transitioning HUBZone Redesignation Act of 2016 This bill amends the Small Business Act with respect to Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones) located in qualified census tracts, qualified nonmetropolitan counties, or redesignated areas, which are census tracts or nonmetropolitan counties that cease to meet the ordinary criteria for the HUBZone program but are "redesignated" to qualify for it. The bill increases the length of time a census tract or nonmetropolitan county may be redesignated to qualify for HUBZone status from three years to seven years after the date on which the area ceased to meet the ordinary criteria.
To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to permit the Federal Trade Commission to enforce such Act against certain tax-exempt organizations.

To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to permit the Federal Trade Commission to enforce such Act against certain tax-exempt organizations. 1. Authority of Federal Trade Commission over certain tax-exempt organizations Section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 44 Corporation (1) by striking , and any , any (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , and any organization described in section 501(c)(3)

Summary: This bill amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide the Federal Trade Commission with enforcement authority against certain tax-exempt nonprofit charitable organizations.
Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2015

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos; and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2015 2. Amendments Section 524(g) of title 11, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) A trust described in paragraph (2) shall, subject to section 107— (A) file with the bankruptcy court, not later than 60 days after the end of every quarter, a report that shall be made available on the court’s public docket and with respect to such quarter— (i) describes each demand the trust received from, including the name and exposure history of, a claimant and the basis for any payment from the trust made to such claimant; and (ii) does not include any confidential medical record or the claimant’s full social security number; and (B) upon written request, and subject to payment (demanded at the option of the trust) for any reasonable cost incurred by the trust to comply with such request, provide in a timely manner any information related to payment from, and demands for payment from, such trust, subject to appropriate protective orders, to any party to any action in law or equity if the subject of such action concerns liability for asbestos exposure. . 3. Effective date; application of amendments (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. November 30, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends federal bankruptcy law concerning a trust formed under a reorganization plan following the discharge in bankruptcy of a debtor corporation in order to assume the debtor's liability with respect to claims seeking recovery for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage allegedly caused by the presence of, or exposure to, asbestos or asbestos-containing products. Such a trust shall file with the bankruptcy court quarterly reports, available on the public docket, which describe each demand the trust has received from a claimant and the basis for any payment made to that claimant (excluding any confidential medical record or the claimant's full Social Security number). Such reports, upon written request, and subject to payment (demanded at the option of the trust) for any reasonable cost incurred by it, shall provide any information related to payment from, and demands for payment from, the trust to any party to any action in law or equity concerning liability for asbestos exposure.
Transparency in Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Act

To amend the Department of Education Organization Act and the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require publication of information relating to religious exemptions to the requirements of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency in Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Act 2. Publication on website of the Department of Education Section 203 of the Department of Education Organization Act ( 20 U.S.C. 3413 (d) The Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights shall publish, on the Department’s website, information regarding religious exemptions to the requirements of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. . 3. Publication on website of each institution of higher education Section 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1092 (n) Disclosure of religious exemptions to title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Each educational institution that requests or receives a religious exemption to the requirements of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. (1) Request letter Each letter submitted by the educational institution to the Department to request such an exemption. (2) Exemption letter Each letter from the Department to the educational institution that grants or denies such an exemption. (3) Notice of request Notice that the educational institution has requested an exemption under section 901(a)(3) of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681(a)(3) (4) Notice of exemption If applicable, notice that the educational institution has received an exemption under section 901(a)(3) of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681(a)(3) (5) Covered personal characteristics or behaviors A list of the personal characteristics or behaviors to which each requested or granted exemption applies. (6) Covered activities or programs A list of the activities or programs to which each exemption applies. (7) Statement of rights The statement Students continue to have rights under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Any student who experiences discrimination may contact the Office for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Education at _____ or _____. .

Summary: Transparency in Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Act This bill amends the Department of Education Organization Act to require the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights to publish, on its website, the names of institutions of higher education (IHEs) that request and IHEs that receive religious exemptions from title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. (Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities.) Additionally, the bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require an IHE that requests or receives a religious exemption from title IX to publish, on its website, certain information with respect to such exemption.
Servicemember and Veteran Financial Transparency Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that information regarding the deduction of amounts of disability compensation by reason of voluntary separation pay is provided to members of the Armed Forces separating from the Armed Forces. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Servicemember and Veteran Financial Transparency Act 2. Inclusion of information in Transition Assistance Program Section 1144(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (10) Provide information regarding the deduction of disability compensation paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pursuant to section 1175a(h) of this title by reason of voluntary separation pay received by the member. .

Summary: Servicemember and Veteran Financial Transparency Act This bill requires that the Department of Labor's employment and training transition program for members of the Armed Forces separating from active duty include information about the requirement that a veteran who receives voluntary separation pay will have monthly amounts deducted from his or her Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation until the total amount deducted equals the amount of voluntary separation pay received.
Medicare Beneficiary Enrollment Improvement Act

To provide for improvements to the Welcome to Medicare package, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Beneficiary Enrollment Improvement Act 2. Updating the Welcome to Medicare package (a) In general Not later than 12 months after the last day of the period for the request of information described in subsection (b) the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall, taking into consideration information collected pursuant to subsection (b), update the information included in the Welcome to Medicare package to include information, presented in a clear and simple manner, about options for receiving benefits under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 1395c et seq. 42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq. 42 U.S.C. 1395w–21 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 1395w–101 et seq. (b) Request for information Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall request information, including recommendations, from stakeholders (including patient advocates, issuers, and employers) on information included in the Welcome to Medicare package, including pertinent data and information regarding enrollment and coverage for Medicare eligible individuals.

Summary: Medicare Beneficiary Enrollment Improvement Act The bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to request recommendations from stakeholders on information included in the Welcome to Medicare package and update the information included in the package accordingly.
Protection for Progeny Act of 2016

To amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize knowingly destroying, without the written consent of each progenitor, a living human embryo created through the process of in vitro fertilization, and for other purposes. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Protection for Progeny Act of 2016 2. Protection of living human embryos (a) In general Chapter 90A 1842. Protection of living human embryos (a) Offense Whoever, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, knowingly destroys a living human embryo that was created through the process of in vitro fertilization and that was destroyed without the written consent of each progenitor of such embryo shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both. (b) Exception for progenitor A progenitor of the embryo that is destroyed may not be prosecuted under this section. (c) Exception for implantation A person may not be prosecuted under this section if the destruction of the embryo occurred during or after an attempt to implant such embryo. (d) Progenitor The term progenitor . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 90A Sec. 1842. Protection of living human embryos. . 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Protection for Progeny Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly destroy a living human embryo created through in vitro fertilization without the written consent of each progenitor. A progenitor is an individual who provides an egg or a sperm cell from which an embryo is created. A violator is subject to a fine, up to six months in prison, or both. The prohibition does not apply to the destruction of an embryo during or after an attempt to implant it. Additionally, the bill bars the criminal prosecution of a progenitor of an embryo that is destroyed.
Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016

To reauthorize chapter 40 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 2. Reauthorization of chapter 40 Section 599 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking This chapter shall cease to be effective five years after the date of the enactment of the Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 1994 This chapter shall have effect during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 3. Extension of period of time during which chapter applies to certain persons Section 591(b)(7) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking 1 year 8 years

Summary: Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal judicial code to reauthorize the independent counsel law (currently expired) for a five-year period. It extends to eight years after leaving office the period during which individuals who have held the following positions are still subject to preliminary investigations by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to determine whether to apply to a division of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia for the appointment of an independent counsel for further investigation and possible prosecution: the President or the Vice President; the Attorney General or the Secretaries of State, the Treasury, Defense, the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, Energy, Education, Veterans Affairs, or Homeland Security; the U.S. Trade Representative, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Commissioner of Social Security, the Director of National Drug Control Policy, the Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or the Director of National Intelligence; individuals working in the Executive Office of the President compensated at or above level II of the Executive Schedule; Assistant Attorneys General and DOJ employees compensated at or above level III of the Executive Schedule; or the Director of Central Intelligence, the Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, or the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
Prohibiting the Usurpation of Bathroom Laws through Independent Choice School Act (PUBLIC School Act) of 2016

To protect the authority of States and local governments to enact and enforce policies regarding the use of sex-segregated bathrooms and sex-segregated locker rooms of educational institutions on the basis of gender identity. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting the Usurpation of Bathroom Laws through Independent Choice School Act (PUBLIC School Act) of 2016 2. State and local authority regarding sex-segregated bathrooms and sex-segregated locker rooms of educational institutions It shall not be unlawful under any Federal law (including title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972) for a State, or local government of a State, to enact or enforce a policy regarding the use of sex-segregated bathrooms, or sex-segregated locker rooms, of educational institutions on the basis of gender identity. Federal financial assistance may not be reduced or denied on the basis that a State, or local government of a State, enacts or enforces a policy regarding the use of sex-segregated bathrooms, or sex-segregated locker rooms, of an educational institution on the basis of gender identity. 3. Definition For purposes of this Act, the term gender identity

Summary: Prohibiting the Usurpation of Bathroom Laws through Independent Choice School Act (PUBLIC School Act) of 2016 This bill declares that it shall not be unlawful under federal law for a state or local government to enact or enforce a policy regarding the use of sex-segregated bathrooms or locker rooms of educational institutions on the basis of gender identity. The bill prohibits the reduction or denial of federal financial assistance on the basis that a state or local government enacts or enforces such a policy.
To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to lend Department of Defense farm equipment to eligible farmers, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to lend Department of Defense farm equipment to eligible farmers, and for other purposes. 1. Department of Defense farm equipment sharing pilot program (a) Survey of DOD equipment Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall conduct a survey of the equipment of the Department of Defense to determine which such equipment— (1) would be appropriate for use by farmers through an equipment sharing program; and (2) could be used in an equipment sharing program without jeopardizing military readiness. (b) Pilot program (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot program under which the Secretary shall lend equipment of the Department identified pursuant to the survey carried out under subsection (a) to eligible farmers. (2) Eligibility To be eligible to borrow equipment under the pilot program, a farmer shall— (A) be a new and beginning farmer, as determined by the Secretary; and (B) submit to the Secretary an application containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may require. (3) Location The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program at locations determined by the Secretary. (4) Duration The authority to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program. (5) Report Not later than 60 days after the termination of the pilot program under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program that includes the recommendations of the Secretary with respect to the extension and expansion of the program.

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1)identify DOD equipment that would be appropriate for farm use and could be used in an equipment sharing program without jeopardizing military readiness, and (2) establish a three-year pilot program to lend such equipment to new and beginning farmers.
Energy Tax Fairness Act of 2016

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the energy credit for certain high-efficiency linear generator property. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Tax Fairness Act of 2016 2. Energy credit allowed for qualified high-efficiency linear generator property (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 48(a)(3) or or (viii) qualified high-efficiency linear generator property, . (b) Application of 30-Percent credit Clause (i) of section 48(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking and (V) qualified high-efficiency linear generator property, and . (c) Qualified high-Efficiency linear generator property Subsection (c) of section 48 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) Qualified high-efficiency linear generator property (A) In general The term qualified high-efficiency linear generator property (i) a nameplate capacity of less than 2,000 kilowatts, and (ii) an electricity-only generation efficiency of greater than 30 percent. (B) Limitations In the case of qualified high-efficiency linear generator property placed in service during the taxable year, the credit otherwise determined under subsection (a) for such year with respect to such property shall not exceed an amount equal to $1,500 for each 0.5 kilowatt of capacity of such property. (C) Stationary linear generator power plant The term stationary linear generator power plant (6) Termination The term ‘qualified high-efficiency linear generator property’ shall not include any stationary linear generator power plant the construction of which does not begin before January 1, 2022. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2016, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m)

Summary: Energy Tax Fairness Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the tax credit for investment in energy property to include qualified high-efficiency linear generator property. A stationary linear generator power plant is an integrated system consisting of translators, cylinders, electricity generating equipment, and associated balance of plant components which converts a fuel or waste heat into electricity for stationary applications. Qualified high-efficiency linear generator property is a stationary linear generator power plant which has: (1) a nameplate capacity of less than 2,000 kilowatts, and (2) an electricity-only generation efficiency of greater than 30%. For high-efficiency linear generator property that is placed in service during the taxable year, the credit for the year may not exceed $1,500 for each 0.5 kilowatt of capacity of the property.