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To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes. 1. Maintenance or replacement of facilities and structures at Smith Gulch Section 3(a)(24)(D) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1274(a)(24)(D) The Secretary shall also authorize or continue to authorize maintenance or replacement of facilities and structures listed in this subparagraph for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch whose location is defined above. The facilities and structures referred to in this subparagraph are— (i) motorized landscaping equipment, such as lawnmowers and weed trimmers; (ii) chainsaws; (iii) gasoline-powered electrical generators and associated electrical transmission facilities; (iv) hydroelectric generators and associated electrical transmission facilities; (v) gasoline-powered water pumps for fire suppression; (vi) transition from propane to electrical lighting; (vii) solar energy systems; and (viii) 6-volt or 12-volt battery banks for power storage. .

Summary: Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to direct the Department of the Interior, with respect to the Salmon River in Idaho, to authorize or continue to authorize maintenance or replacement of the facilities and structures listed in this Act for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a pharmaceutical and technology ombudsman under the Medicare program.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a pharmaceutical and technology ombudsman under the Medicare program. 1. Medicare pharmaceutical and technology ombudsman Section 1808(c) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395b–9(c) (4) Pharmaceutical and technology ombudsman Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall provide for a pharmaceutical and technology ombudsman within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services who shall receive and respond to complaints, grievances, and requests that— (A) are from entities that manufacture pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or diagnostic products that are covered or for which coverage is being sought under this title; and (B) regard coverage, coding, or payment under this title for such products. .

Summary: This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services to provide for a pharmaceutical and technology ombudsman within the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hmong Veterans’ Service Recognition Act 2. Eligibility for interment in national cemeteries (a) In general Section 2402(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (10) Any individual— (A) who— (i) was naturalized pursuant to section 2(1) of the Hmong Veterans’ Naturalization Act of 2000 ( Public Law 106–207 8 U.S.C. 1423 (ii) at the time of the individual’s death resided in the United States; or (B) who— (i) the Secretary determines served with a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces operating from a base in Laos in support of the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the period beginning February 28, 1961, and ending May 7, 1975; and (ii) at the time of the individual’s death— (I) was a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; and (II) resided in the United States. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall apply with respect to an individual dying on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act Authorizes burial in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration of the remains of any individual: (1) who was naturalized pursuant to the Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000 and who resided in the United States at the time of death; or (2) who the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines served with a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces operating from a base in Laos in support of the U.S. Armed Forces between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, and who, at the time of death, resided in the United States and was a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain property related to the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain property related to the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas. 1. Authorization to acquire Lunette Blair The Act entitled An Act to authorize establishment of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, Kansas, and for other purposes. Public Law 95–484 (1) in the first section, by striking : Provided Lunette Blair (2) in section 2— (A) by striking Sec. 2 2. Establishment (a) In general When ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (b) Boundary modification The boundary of the Fort Scott National Historic Site established under subsection (a) is modified as generally depicted on the map referred to as Fort Scott National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Modification (c) Land acquisition The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire land and interests in land within the boundaries of the Fort Scott National Historic Site by donation or exchange only. The Secretary may not acquire by condemnation any land or interests in land within the boundaries of the Fort Scott National Historic Site. No private property or non-Federal property shall be included within the boundaries of the Fort Scott National Historic Site without the written consent of the owner of such property. (d) No buffer zone created Nothing in this Act, the establishment of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, or the management plan for the Fort Scott National Historic Site, shall be construed to create a buffer zone outside of the Fort Scott National Historic Site. That activities or uses can be seen, heard or detected from areas within the Fort Scott National Historic Site shall not preclude, limit, control, regulate, or determine the conduct or management of activities or uses outside of the Fort Scott National Historic Site. . November 14, 2016 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire the structure known as "Lunette Blair," which is related to the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas. The boundary of the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Kansas is modified as depicted on the map referred to as "Fort Scott National Historic Site Proposed Boundary Modification," and dated February 2016. Interior may acquire by donation or exchange only lands and interests in land within the boundaries of the site. Interior may not acquire any such lands or interests in land by condemnation. No private property or nonfederal property shall be included within the site without the written consent of the owner of that property. Nothing in this bill, the establishment of the site, nor the management plan for the site, shall be construed as creating a buffer zone outside of the site.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify the treatment of lottery winnings and other lump sum income for purposes of income eligibility under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify the treatment of lottery winnings and other lump sum income for purposes of income eligibility under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. 1. Treatment of lottery winnings and other lump sum income for purposes of income eligibility under Medicaid (a) In general Paragraph (14) (relating to modified adjusted gross income) of section 1902(e) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(e) (J) Treatment of certain lottery winnings and income received as a lump sum (i) In the case of an individual who is the recipient of qualified lottery winnings or qualified lump sum income, and whose eligibility for medical assistance is determined based on the application of modified adjusted gross income under subparagraph (A), a State may, in determining such eligibility, consider such winnings or income (as applicable) as income received on a monthly basis— (I) if such winnings or income (as applicable) is received in an amount that is less than $50,000, over a period of 12 months; and (II) if such winnings or income (as applicable) is received in an amount that is greater than or equal to $50,000, over a period specified by the State not to exceed 240 months, in proportion to the amount of the winnings or income (as applicable). (ii) Definitions In this subparagraph: (I) The term qualified lottery winnings section 4402 (II) The term qualified lump sum income . (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed as preventing a State from intercepting the State lottery winnings awarded to an individual in the State to recover amounts paid by the State under the State Medicaid plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act for medical assistance furnished to the individual. (c) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to income received as a lump sum, or winnings received pursuant to lotteries occurring, after a date specified by the State, but not earlier than the date that is 24 months before such date of enactment.

Summary: This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act with respect to the treatment of certain lottery winnings and income received as a lump sum in determining income eligibility. A state, in determining the modified adjusted gross income eligibility of a recipient of qualified lottery winnings or qualified lump sum income, may consider such winnings or income as received on a monthly basis if the winnings or income is received in: (1) an amount less than $50,000 over a period of 12 months, or (2) an amount equal to or greater than $50,000 in proportional increments over a state-specified period of up to 240 months.
To amend the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to remove regulatory barriers to the re-exportation of controlled substances among members of the European Economic Area.

To amend the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to remove regulatory barriers to the re-exportation of controlled substances among members of the European Economic Area. 1. Re-exportation among members of the European Economic Area Section 1003(f) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act ( 21 U.S.C. 953(f) (1) in paragraph (5)— (A) by striking (5) (5)(A) (B) by inserting , except that the controlled substance may be exported from the second country to another country that is a member of the European Economic Area (C) by adding at the end the following: (B) Subsequent to any re-exportation described in subparagraph (A), a controlled substance may continue to be exported from any country that is a member of the European Economic Area to any other such country, provided that— (i) the conditions applicable with respect to the first country under paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (6), and (7) are met by each subsequent country from which the controlled substances is exported pursuant to this paragraph; and (ii) the conditions applicable with respect to the second country under such paragraphs are met by each subsequent country to which the controlled substance is exported pursuant to this paragraph. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (g) Limitation The Attorney General shall not promulgate nor enforce any regulation, subregulatory guidance, or enforcement policy which impedes re-exportation among European Economic Area countries (as provided in subsection (f)(5)), including by promulgating or enforcing any requirement that— (1) re-exportation from the first country to the second country or re-exportation from the second country to another country (as such terms are used in subsection (f)) occur within a specified period of time; or (2) information concerning the consignee, country, and product be provided prior to exportation of the controlled substance from the United States. .

Summary: Amends the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to allow exported controlled substances to be re-exported within the European Economic Area. Prohibits the Attorney General from promulgating or enforcing any regulation, subregulatory guidance, or enforcement policy that impedes such re-exportation among European Economic Area countries.
To extend the date after which interest earned on obligations held in the wildlife restoration fund may be available for apportionment.

To extend the date after which interest earned on obligations held in the wildlife restoration fund may be available for apportionment. 1. Interest on obligations held in the wildlife restoration fund Section 3(b)(2)(C) of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act ( 16 U.S.C. 669b(b)(2)(C) 2016 2026

Summary: This bill amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to delay by 10 years until 2026 the date after which interest from the wildlife conservation and restoration fund is available for apportionment.
North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act

To extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2020. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act 2. Authorization of appropriations Section 7(c) of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 4406(c) not to exceed— not to exceed $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2020.

Summary: North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act This bill amends the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to extend the authorization for the Department of the Interior to carry out certain wetlands conservation projects through FY2020.
To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote program integrity with respect to the enrollment of certain immigrants in State plans under Medicaid, and for other purposes.

To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote program integrity with respect to the enrollment of certain immigrants in State plans under Medicaid, and for other purposes. 1. Promoting program integrity in enrolling certain immigrants under Medicaid (a) In general Section 1137(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–7(f) (1) by striking Subsections (a)(1) and (d) (1) Subsections (a)(1) and (d) (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Subparagraphs (A) and (B)(ii) of subsection (d)(4) shall not apply in the case of an initial determination made on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph with respect to the eligibility of an individual declaring to be a citizen or national of the United States with respect to whom a State requires, pursuant to 1902(ee) the submission of a social security number or pursuant to 1903(x) the presentation of satisfactory documentary evidence of citizenship or nationality, under section 1902(a)(46)(B) for benefits under the program listed in subsection (b)(2). . (b) No payments for medical assistance provided before presentation of evidence Section 1903(i)(22) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(i)(22) (1) by striking with respect to amounts expended (A) with respect to amounts expended (2) by inserting and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) in the case of a State that elects to provide a reasonable period to present satisfactory documentary evidence of such citizenship or nationality pursuant to paragraph (2)(C) of section 1902(ee) or paragraph (4) of subsection (x) of this section, for amounts expended for medical assistance for such an individual (other than an individual described in paragraph (2) of such subsection (x)) during such period; . (c) Conforming amendments Section 1137(d)(4) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–7(d)(4) (1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting subject to subsection (f)(2) the State (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by inserting subject to subsection (f)(2) pending such verification

Summary: This bill amends titles XI and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow a state to delay or deny an individual's initial eligibility for Medicaid benefits without providing a reasonable opportunity to submit evidence of a satisfactory immigration status or pending official verification of such status. A state that elects to provide a reasonable period for an individual to provide such evidence may not receive payment for amounts expended on the individual's medical assistance during that period.
To ensure receipt of all health insurance benefits to which a member of a union is entitled.

To ensure receipt of all health insurance benefits to which a member of a union is entitled. 1. GUARANTEED RECIPROCITY OF ALL MONIES DESIGNATED FOR HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS REGARDLESS OF PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT For the purpose of collective bargaining agreements, all monies designated for health insurance plans or funds shall be, without exception, fully reciprocated to a worker’s home health plan or fund.

Summary: This bill requires that all monies designated for union health insurance plans or funds be, without exception, fully reciprocated to a worker's home health plan or fund.
Professional Boxing Safety Enhancement Act of 2015

To amend the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 to provide additional safety standards for professional boxing. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Professional Boxing Safety Enhancement Act of 2015 2. Additional safety standards Section 5 of the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 ( 15 U.S.C. 6304 (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking or an alternative requirement in effect under regulations of a boxing commission that provides equivalent protection of the health and safety of boxers (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and (3) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) A boxer must provide with the application for a license or for renewal of the license an original or certified copy of the results of medical tests which— (A) were performed by a laboratory during the calendar year for which the license is being issued or no earlier than 30 days before the date on which the application is submitted; (B) show that the boxer is not infected with the human immunodeficiency virus; and (C) show that the boxer is not infected with the hepatitis virus. (3) An ambulance continuously present on site. (4) Emergency medical personnel with appropriate resuscitation equipment continuously present on site. .

Summary: Professional Boxing Safety Enhancement Act of 2015 Amends the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 to repeal a provision allowing a professional boxing match to meet an alternative requirement in effect under regulations of a boxing commission that provides protection of the health and safety of boxers and that is equivalent to requirements otherwise provided under such Act. Requires a boxer to provide with the application for a boxing license or for renewal of such license an original or certified copy of the results of medical tests that: (1) were performed by a laboratory during the calendar year for which the license is being issued or no earlier than 30 days before the application is submitted, and (2) show that the boxer is not infected with the human immunodeficiency virus or the hepatitis virus. Requires an ambulance and emergency medical personnel with appropriate resuscitation equipment (currently, one or the other) to be continuously present on site.
State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require making available to States affected by determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species all data that is the basis of such determinations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act 2. Decisional transparency and use of state, tribal, and local information (a) Requiring decisional transparency with affected states Section 6(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1535(a) (1) by inserting (1) (2) by striking Such cooperation shall include (2) Such cooperation shall include— (A) before making a determination under section 4(a), providing to States affected by such determination all data that is the basis of the determination; and (B) . (b) Ensuring use of State, tribal, and local information (1) In general Section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1532 (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (21) as paragraphs (3) through (22), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) The term best scientific and commercial data available . (2) Conforming amendment Section 7(n) of such Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1536(n) section 3(13) section 3(14)

Summary: State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act This bill amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require the Department of the Interior or the Department of Commerce, as appropriate, to provide to affected states all data that is used as the basis of a determination on whether a species is an endangered species or a threatened species before making a determination. The appropriate Department must use data submitted by a state, tribal, or county government in making such a determination.
Work-Study for Student Veterans Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority to provide work-study allowance for certain activities by individuals receiving educational assistance by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Work-Study for Student Veterans Act 2. Work-study allowance Section 3485(a)(4) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking June 30, 2013 June 30, 2020

Summary: Work-Study for Student Veterans Act Reauthorizes through June 30, 2020 (under current law, the authorization expires as of June 30, 2013) certain qualifying work-study activities for individuals receiving educational assistance through the Department of Veterans Affairs.