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Our Communities, Our Choices Act of 2015

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Our Communities, Our Choices Act of 2015 2. Requiring consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children Section 235(i) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 ( 8 U.S.C. 1232(i) Before awarding any grant or contract under this subsection that provide for housing of unaccompanied alien children in a facility that is not on property of the Federal Government, the Secretary shall— (1) consult with State and local elected officials regarding the location of the facility as well as the duration of the award and the safety, security, and funding of the facility; and (2) conduct a public hearing, no earlier than 90 days after the announcement of a potential location for such facility, for which— (A) advance public notice has been provided, in mediums available for general circulation in the proposed jurisdiction, at least 10 days before the date of the hearing; and (B) a representative of the Department of Health and Human Services is in attendance in an official capacity for the purpose of receiving public comments. .

Summary: Our Communities, Our Choices Act of 2015 Amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to require consultation with state and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts to provide non-federal housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children.
Citizens' Districts Preservation Act

To require certain States to retain the Congressional redistricting plans in effect as of the first day of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress until such States carry out a redistricting plan in response to the apportionment of Representatives resulting from the regular decennial census conducted in 2020. 1. Short title; findings (a) Short Title This Act may be cited as the Citizens’ Districts Preservation Act (b) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress has the power to determine the boundaries of districts for the election of Representatives in Congress, as well as the process by which such boundaries are to be drawn, pursuant to the authority given to Congress to make or alter regulations of the times, places, and manner of holding elections for Representatives by article I, section 4 of the Constitution. (2) The actions of citizens to establish, within the bounds of their State constitutions, commissions to draw the boundaries of districts for the election of Representatives from their States should be upheld. (3) Between the reapportionment of Representatives resulting from the regular decennial census, it is preferable to maintain the stability and continuity of the boundaries of these districts. 2. Retention of Congressional redistricting plans until redistricting following 2020 census (a) Retention of Plans Each State referred to in subsection (b) shall retain the Congressional redistricting plan in effect in such State as of the first day of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress until such State carries out a redistricting plan in response to the apportionment of Representatives resulting from the regular decennial census conducted in 2020. (b) States Described The States referred to in this subsection are as follows: (1) Arizona. (2) California. (3) Hawaii. (4) Idaho. (5) New Jersey. (6) Washington.

Summary: Citizens' Districts Preservation Act Requires each of the states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, New Jersey, and Washington to retain the congressional redistricting plan in effect in such state as of the first day of the 114th Congress until such state carries out a redistricting plan in response to the apportionment of Representatives resulting from the regular decennial census conducted in 2020.
Permanently Ending Receipt by Prisoners Act

To amend title III of the Social Security Act to prevent the payment of unemployment benefits to incarcerated individuals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanently Ending Receipt by Prisoners Act 2. Preventing the payment of unemployment benefits to incarcerated individuals (a) In general Section 303 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 503 (n) (1) In order to obtain the information necessary to carry out the provisions of a State law under which an individual who is confined in a jail, prison, or other penal institution or correctional facility pursuant to his conviction of a criminal offense is ineligible for regular compensation on account of such individual’s inability to satisfy the requirement under subsection (a)(12), the State agency charged with the administration of the State law shall seek such information— (A) from the Commissioner of Social Security under sections 202(x)(3)(B)(iv) and 1611(e)(1)(I)(iii); and (B) through such additional means as the State agency considers appropriate. (2) If the Secretary of Labor, after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing to the State agency charged with the administration of the State law, finds that there is a failure to comply substantially with the requirements of paragraph (1), the Secretary of Labor shall notify such State agency that further payments will not be made to the State until the Secretary of Labor is satisfied that there is no longer any such failure. Until the Secretary of Labor is so satisfied, such Secretary shall make no future certification to the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to such State. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, except that the Secretary of Labor may delay the application of the requirement imposed by such amendment until a date that is not later than 3 years after such date of enactment with respect to any State for which the Secretary determines that additional time is necessary to satisfy such requirement.

Summary: Permanently Ending Receipt by Prisoners Act Amends title III (Grants to States for Unemployment Compensation Administration) of the Social Security Act to require the state agency charged with administering a state's unemployment compensation law to seek from the Commissioner of Social Security, and through additional appropriate means, information necessary to carry out any provision of that law which renders ineligible for regular compensation, because he or she is unable to satisfy work requirements, any individual confined in a jail, prison, or other penal institution or correctional facility for conviction of a criminal offense. Directs the Department of Labor to notify any state whose unemployment compensation agency fails to comply substantially with such requirements that further payments (for unemployment benefits) will not be made to the state until there is no longer any such failure.
Medicare Advantage Coverage Transparency Act of 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the annual reporting of data on enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Advantage Coverage Transparency Act of 2015 2. Requirement for enrollment data reporting for Medicare Section 1874 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395kk (g) Requirement for enrollment data reporting (1) In general Not later than May 1 of each year (beginning with 2016), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on enrollment data (and, in the case of part A, on data on individuals receiving benefits under such part) for the plan year or, in the case of part A and part B, for the fiscal year or year (as applicable) ending before January 1 of such plan year, fiscal year, or year. Such enrollment data shall be presented— (A) by zip code, congressional district, and State; (B) in a manner that provides for such data based on enrollment (including receipt of benefits other than through enrollment) under part A, enrollment under part B, enrollment under an MA plan under part C, and enrollment under part D; and (C) in the case of enrollment data described in subparagraph (B) relating to MA plans, presented in a manner that provides for such data for each MA–PD plan and for each MA plan that is not an MA–PD plan. (2) Delay of deadline If the Secretary is unable to submit a report under paragraph (1) by May 1 of a year for data of the plan year, fiscal year, or year (as applicable) ending before January 1 of such year, the Secretary shall, not later than April 30 of such year, notify the committees described in such paragraph of— (A) such inability, including an explanation for such inability; and (B) the date by which the Secretary will provide such report, which shall be not later than June 1 of such year. . June 12, 2015 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means June 12, 2015 The Committee on Energy and Commerce

Summary: Medicare Advantage Coverage Transparency Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (in effect, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) to report to specified congressional committees by May 1 of each year on enrollment data for all Medicare programs (including on individuals receiving benefits under Medicare part A [Hospital Insurance]) for the plan year or, in the case of enrollment under both part A and part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), for the fiscal year or year (as applicable), ending before January 1. The report must also cover enrollment under a MedicareAdvantage plan under part C (Medicare+Choice Program) and enrollment under part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program). If HHS is unable to submit such a report by May 1 of any year it shall notify those committees of the inability by April 30, with an explanation and the date by which the report will be made, which shall be not later than June 1.
Seniors' Health Care Plan Protection Act of 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay the authority to terminate Medicare Advantage contracts for MA plans failing to achieve minimum quality ratings. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Seniors’ Health Care Plan Protection Act of 2015 2. Delay in authority To terminate contracts for Medicare Advantage plans failing To achieve minimum quality ratings (a) Findings Consistent with the studies provided under the IMPACT Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–185 (1) to continue to study and request input on the effects of socioeconomic status and dual-eligible populations on the Medicare Advantage STARS rating system before reforming such system with the input of stakeholders; and (2) pending the results of such studies and input, to provide for a temporary delay in authority of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to terminate Medicare Advantage plan contracts solely on the basis of performance of plans under the STARS rating system. (b) Delay in MA contract termination authority for plans failing To achieve minimum quality ratings Section 1857(h) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–27(h) (3) Delay in contract termination authority for plans failing to achieve minimum quality rating The Secretary may not terminate a contract under this section with respect to the offering of an MA plan by a Medicare Advantage organization solely because the MA plan has failed to achieve a minimum quality rating under the 5-star rating system established under section 1853(o) during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this paragraph and through the end of plan year 2018. . June 16, 2015 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means June 16, 2015 The Committee on Energy and Commerce

Summary: Seniors' Health Care Plan Protection Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) States the intent of Congress to: (1) continue to study and request input on the effects of socioeconomic status and dual-eligible populations on the Medicare Advantage (MA) STARS rating system before reforming it, and, pending study and input results; (2) delay Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services authority to terminate MA plan contracts solely on the basis of performance under the STARS rating system. Amends part C (Medicare+Choice) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services, through the end of plan year 2018, from terminating a contract with respect to the offering of an MA plan by a MA organization solely because the plan has failed to achieve a minimum quality rating under the 5-star rating system.
Increasing Regulatory Fairness Act of 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish an annual rulemaking schedule for payment rates under Medicare Advantage. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Increasing Regulatory Fairness Act of 2015 2. Establishing an annual rulemaking schedule for payment rates under Medicare Advantage Section 1853(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–23(b) (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting , annual rulemaking schedule for payment rates for 2017 and subsequent years Rates (2) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (B)— (i) in the subparagraph heading, by inserting before 2017 years (ii) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting and before 2017 2005 (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Annual rulemaking schedule for payment rates for 2017 and subsequent years For 2017 and each subsequent year, before April 1 of the preceding year, the Secretary shall, by regulation and in accordance with the notice and public comment periods required under paragraph (2) for such a year, annually determine and announce the following: (i) The annual MA capitation rate for each MA payment area for such year. (ii) The risk and other factors to be used in adjusting such rates under subsection (a)(1)(A) for payments for months in such year. (iii) With respect to each MA region and each MA regional plan for which a bid was submitted under section 1854, the MA region-specific non-drug monthly benchmark amount for that region for the year involved. (iv) The major policy changes to the risk adjustment model, and the 5-star rating system established under subsection (o), that are determined to have an economic impact. ; and (3) in paragraph (2)— (A) by inserting (or, for 2017 and each subsequent year, at least 60 days) 45 days (B) by inserting (for 2017 and each subsequent year, of no less than 30 days) opportunity June 16, 2015 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means June 16, 2015 The Committee on Energy and Commerce

Summary: Increasing Regulatory Fairness Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends part C (Medicare+Choice) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services, by regulation and in accordance with certain notice and public comment requirements, to determine and announce annually for 2017 and each subsequent year: the annual MedicareAdvantage (MA) capitation rate for each MA payment area for the year concerned, the risk and other factors to be used in adjusting such rates for monthly payments in such year, the MA region-specific non-drug monthly benchmark amount for each MA region and each MA regional plan for which a bid was submitted, and the major policy changes to the risk adjustment model and the 5-star rating system that are determined to have an economic impact.
School Attendance Improves Lives Act of 2015

To condition the eligiblity of disabled children aged 16 or 17 for supplemental security income benefits on school attendance. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Attendance Improves Lives Act of 2015 2. SSI benefits for disabled children aged 16 or 17 conditioned on school attendance (a) In general Section 1614(a)(3)(C) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(3)(C) (iii) Notwithstanding clause (i) of this subparagraph, an individual who has attained 16 years of age but not 18 years of age shall not be considered an eligible individual for a month for purposes of this title unless the individual is a full-time elementary or secondary school student (within the meaning of section 202(d)(7) and the regulations promulgated under such section), except where the Commissioner determines that the individual has good medical cause, corroborated by a treating physician, to not attend school for part or all of the month. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to benefits payable for calendar months beginning after the 6-month period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: School Attendance Improves Lives Act of 2015 Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to condition SSI benefits for disabled children aged 16 or 17 on school attendance, except where the Social Security Administration determines that the individual has good medical cause to not attend school for part or all of a month.
Furloughed Federal Employee Double Dip Elimination Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that Federal employees who receive back pay for a period during which they are furloughed due to a lapse in appropriations may not also receive unemployment compensation for the same period. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Furloughed Federal Employee Double Dip Elimination Act 2. Clarification (a) In general Section 8508 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting (a) (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) The rules and regulations shall include provisions to ensure that, in the case of a Federal employee who receives back pay for a period during which such employee was furloughed due to a lapse in appropriations— (1) such back pay shall be treated in the same way as Federal wages attributable to such employee; and (2) the period to which such back pay relates shall be treated in the same way as a period of Federal service attributable to such employee. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be effective as of the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Furloughed Federal Employee Double Dip Elimination Act Requires regulations pertaining to the compensation of a federal employee who receives back pay for a period in which such employee was furloughed due to a lapse in appropriations to ensure that such back pay be treated in the same way as federal wages attributable to such employee and that the period to which such back pay relates be treated in the same way as a period of federal service attributable to such employee (thereby disqualifying such employee for receipt of state unemployment compensation).
VETS Act of 2015

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support Act of 2015 VETS Act of 2015 2. Licensure of health care professionals of the Department of Veterans Affairs providing treatment via telemedicine (a) In general Chapter 17 1730B. Licensure of health care professionals providing treatment via telemedicine (a) In general Notwithstanding any provision of law regarding the licensure of health care professionals, a covered health care professional may practice the health profession of the health care professional at any location in any State, the District of Columbia, or a Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, regardless of where such health care professional or the patient is located, if the health care professional is using telemedicine to provide treatment to an individual under this chapter. (b) Property of Federal Government Subsection (a) shall apply to a covered health care professional providing treatment to a patient regardless of whether such health care professional or patient is located in a facility owned by the Federal Government during such treatment. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered health care professional (A) authorized by the Secretary to provide health care under this chapter, including a private health care professional who provides such care under a contract entered into with the Secretary, including a contract entered into under section 1703 of this title; and (B) licensed, nationally registered, or certified to practice the health care profession of the health care professional. (2) The term telemedicine (d) Construction Nothing in this section may be construed to remove, limit, or otherwise affect any obligation of a covered health care professional under the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1730A the following new item: 1730B. Licensure of health care professionals providing treatment via telemedicine. .

Summary: Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support Act of 2015 or VETS Act of 2015 Allows a health care professional who is authorized to provide health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs and who is a licensed, nationally registered, or certified professional to practice at any location in any state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. commonwealth, territory, or possession, regardless of where the professional or patient is located, if the professional is using telemedicine to provide treatment. Allows such treatment regardless of whether such professional or patient is located in a facility owned by the federal government.
Distillery Innovation and Excise Tax Reform Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of excise tax on distilled spirits. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Distillery Innovation and Excise Tax Reform Act 2. Reduced rate of excise tax on distilled spirits (a) In general Section 5001(a)(1) $13.50 $9 ($2.70 in the case of the first 100,000 proof gallons) (b) Reduced rate applied with respect to controlled group Section 5001 (c) Reduced rate applied with respect to controlled group (1) In general In the case of a controlled group, the reduced rate on the first 100,000 proof gallons specified in subsection (a)(1) shall be applied to the controlled group and shall be apportioned among the taxpayers who are component members of such group in such manner as the Secretary may provide. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term controlled group more than 50 percent at least 80 percent (2) Regulations The Secretary may prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to prevent the reduced rate specified in subsection (a)(1) from being applied to proof gallons in excess of the limitation specified therein. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to distilled spirits produced or imported in calendar years beginning after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Distillery Innovation and Excise Tax Reform Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the excise tax rate on distilled spirits produced in or imported into the United States from $13.50 to $9.00 per proof gallon and to $2.70 on the first 100,000 proof gallons. Makes the $2.70 per proof gallon rate applicable to a specified controlled group of corporations that is a distilled spirits operation.